Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 555 2 Fools

Wow, my mother-in-law is really turning the tables.

She hesitated, and waited until Zhao Yue had almost finished her nagging before speaking: "Mother, how is Grandmother?"

Zhao Yue finally stopped nagging when she heard her voice. "You've come just in time. It's a great time to go out. I was thinking about us taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather and going for a walk around Chang'an. Now, the court doctor says it's typhoid fever. Your grandmother is old. If she doesn't cough, it's fine. But if she does, it'll take at least ten days to half a month to recover."

The unfilial daughter's complaints were endless. Jiang Shangxian endured the muttering and tried hard to see clearly Liu Manqiang lying on the bed. She was wearing a headband on her head, which covered most of her white hair. Although her face was still pale, it was not as scary as in the morning.

I don’t know what method was used to cover it up.

It's that look of being annoyed and having no desire to live that makes people laugh.

Zheng Qiuyi, who was also scolded by Zhao Yue, stood aside with his head lowered, looking as if he sincerely admitted his mistake.

Jiang Shangxian leaned over and said, "Mother, my grandmother has lived in Guazhou for a long time. It's inevitable that she's a little uncomfortable with the climate after coming to Chang'an. Besides, Guazhou doesn't have the spring weather like Chang'an. I'm afraid this is her first time seeing it, so I'm inexperienced. It's also my fault for not taking good care of her."

Zhao Yue felt a little guilty after hearing this. With her own daughter around, the task of taking care of Liu Manqiang would never fall on Jiang Shangxian.

But she has always been careless and doesn't pay attention to these things. If she hadn't had her maid and Cui Zhe taking care of her in Qingzhou, she wouldn't have paid attention to the weather changes.

The thing is, you just wear two more pieces when it’s cold and take them off when it’s hot.

Cui Shuhua came over at the right moment and said, "Nian Nu's words make sense. As children, we should be more considerate. My sister-in-law hasn't been filial to Old Madam Liu for many years. This is a good opportunity for her to spend more time with her and strengthen the mother-daughter bond. I've been dreaming about my mother a lot lately, and when I wake up, I can't help but regret not being able to fulfill my filial duties. Tomorrow morning, I will take Nian Nu to Fajing Temple to fast for more than a month."

Forest!

You two are going to leave me alone and go out to play!

Zhao Yue's eyes and nostrils widened as she glanced back and forth between the two 'traitors' heads, looking as if she had been abandoned.

These two fools!

Cui Shuhua cursed inwardly, "These days, even the most scenic spots in and around Chang'an are packed with people. I can't stand crowds. I've heard that Fajing Temple is known for its tranquility, simple vegetarian cuisine, and strict adherence to ancient rituals. Whether it's the temple dwellers, believers, or pilgrims, no one eats after noon..."

"Wouldn't that mean people will starve to death?" Zhao Yue cursed. She could accept that the monks and nuns had to suffer and not eat dinner, but she couldn't accept not eating dinner herself.

What else is there that tastes simple? It sounds nice, but isn’t it just unpalatable?

Cui Shuhua frowned and asked, "What are you talking about, sister-in-law? Since we're praying for our ancestors, we should be sincere. How can we just focus on satisfying our appetite?"

"Nian Nu, do you really want to go with us? There's nothing to eat there." Zhao Yue felt that she couldn't convince her sister-in-law, so she decided to talk to her daughter-in-law.

Jiang Shangxian was secretly giving his aunt a thumbs-up, but was stunned for a second when he was suddenly called out. Then he said sincerely, "Aunt, you have a point. The dreams of our ancestors are of great importance. Perhaps my grandmother has some unfulfilled wishes, or she is missing her loved ones in the world. I will fast with my aunt for over a month, which may bring her some comfort..."

Zhao Yueting wanted to say that the old woman was not a good person, and if she had any last wishes, it would definitely be trouble.

However, since Cui Shuhua was here, she couldn't say bad things about the old lady in front of the girl, so she pouting and reluctantly agreed.

When Jiang Shangxian and Cui Shuhua agreed to set off early the next morning, they ran to the front yard to talk to Jiubai. When they returned to their own yard to rest, Yingzi came over and told them bad news.

"Auntie, something is not right at Mr. Zhao's house."

Jiang Shangxian felt that he might really have to find a monk or Taoist priest to come to his house to get rid of the bad luck. Why was this girl like a mourning bird today, never saying a single good thing?

"What's wrong? The letter wasn't sent?" Life is not easy, Xiao Jiang sighed.

"I didn't see Yunguang and Tiaofeng beside Master Zhao. The guards at the door said I was some kind of random person. I persuaded them to accept the letter, but I didn't walk far when I saw the letter was torn up by them!" Yingzi was furious. She was not a random person. She was now a first-class maid beside the mistress of the Cui Mansion!

Jiang Shangxian thought to himself that this was not good. He couldn't contact Li Xueyan, and even Zhao Shan couldn't be contacted. This meant that it was not only the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion that was involved in this matter, and it was very likely that people from the Tianshui Zhao family were also involved.

Oh my god, this is something that both sets of parents disagree with.

"Auntie, what should we do?" Yingzi was also anxious.

Although Master Zhao is stingy, Li Jiawu Niang is a good person, and she is more generous than the General of the Central Army!

"Don't make any noise, I'll think about it."

Xiao Jiang pressed her hands to control the situation as if she was giving a speech as a leader - even though there were only her and Yingzi in the room.

Jiang Shangxian, who was really reluctant to leave the stool, hesitated for a long time, looked at the sky outside which was gradually getting dark, and finally stood up with his tired body: "Let's go to Jinwuwei."

How many people does she know?

Xiao Cui is not here, so I can only look for Lao Wang.

Jinwu Guard.

Wang Mingqian was about to go to the cafeteria to eat.

Their job is physically demanding. Even if the food in the cafeteria tastes terrible, they still have to eat, otherwise they won't be able to hold on.

When Lao Wang heard that there was a young lady outside looking for him, he was a little excited.

After being single for so long, I feel like spring has come when I hear the word "young lady".

Wang Mingqian turned around and walked out without hesitation, straightening his robe and thinking quickly about which young lady would come to see him?

Spring has arrived, and there are more second-generation rich people on the streets. They are all dressed in bright clothes and ride horses, like peacocks spreading their tails.

In order not to be outdone by the second-generation rich, he has been paying great attention to his image recently whether he is going out or patrolling the streets.

Perhaps some young lady was attracted by his imposing aura and came to seek him out...

May my ancestors bless me, and I hope she will be a dignified and noble lady from a noble family...

Excited and nervous, Old Wang walked briskly, his cheekbones slightly raised, and he kept nodding reservedly at his colleagues passing by.

kindness? ? ?

Wang Mingqian paused, his brows knitted involuntarily, and he looked seriously at the two men, one tall and one short, and the two horses outside...

The shorter one even jumped up and waved his hands frantically at him: "General! General! Here! Here!"

It’s not easy to be single, Lao Wang sighed.

Wang Mingqian pursed his lips and finally walked over: "Auntie Jiang, why are you here?"