Geng also thought Ye Zao was a pretty good person to get along with.
That's good enough.
No intention of getting close, just going through the motions on this trip to the Zhuangzi temple was fine.
After all, Ye Zao was favored, and Geng's family also wanted to avoid his edge.
"I got up late this morning and didn't have time to eat, did you have any? I brought some snacks, want to have some together?" said Mrs. Geng with a smile.
"Thank you, Gege, let's eat together then." Ye Zao also said with a smile.
Hunger is not hunger, but this is also a kind of communication, isn't it?
Xin'er and Yue'er took out a food box, inside which were six kinds of dim sum, two of which were relatively rare.
The two girls secretly measured Ye Zao and thought to themselves: I wonder if Miss Ye has it or not.
Leaf jujube is here, first, I'm not hungry, secondly, these things are really not rare.
He eats very calmly and quietly.
The two maids were also quite disappointed, one of whom was a concubine who ate better than the princess, which made people feel resentful.
Fourth Master rode his horse into the palace, he wanted to see both Empress De and Prince Zheng.
"Big brother."
"Has Lao Si arrived?" The Fourth Prince stood up and smiled: "Won't you rest for a few more days?"
"Big brother, little brother... I want to go to the Zhuangzi for a while, my body is not feeling well. Big brother..." Fourth Master felt a bit embarrassed, he was supposed to follow the Direct Viceroy to do some chores, but he wanted to escape.
Zhi Xianwang was stunned at first, then burst out laughing, shaking his head: "Old Fourth! You really are... what did Big Brother say about you? Can Big Brother cheat you?"
Isn't it because he followed the prince to do errands, and now he has to follow this straight king again, feeling at a loss, so he might as well hide for a while?
Really too careful.
The fourth master was embarrassed and lowered his head, not knowing what to say.
"Alright, you can go. Fourth brother... " The direct vassal king wanted to say something but stopped himself, and finally patted the fourth master's shoulder: "Fourth brother, remember that although the eldest brother and the prince are fighting, the eldest brother won't harm you. There's no need to avoid the eldest brother."
Not for anything else, in their previous life, they were imprisoned, and several children including Hong Yu were taken care of by the fourth elder.
To be honest, Lao Si has a certain respect for his elder brother. He's not bad to the younger generation either.
"Big brother... little brother is just... just tired." Fourth Master became even more embarrassed.
They were already feeling a bit embarrassed, and now being called by the Fourth Master, they didn't want to leave.
"Alright, big brother knows, go ahead, there's nothing to do for these few months. You can also take a walk and clear your mind." The Marquis of Zhiguang smiled slightly.
"Go see your mother."
Fourth Master took a deep breath: "Younger brother has retreated."
After leaving the South Study Room, Fourth Master was still a bit dazed.
Big brother is really strange, he's just a Beile with no real power!
As the eldest brother, his position is high and his power is great, second only to that of the crown prince. Why must he be so polite to him?
How deep is brotherly love?
Is it really that deep?
In Yonghe Palace, De Fei met the Fourth Prince: "You've also been working hard. It's good to stay in the villa for a while and avoid the heat. The children will be more relaxed too."
"Yes, my son thinks so too. Now that there's nothing to do, he'll go live in the villa and when he gets there, if there's any news, he'll send it back to Mother. There's nothing special at the villa, just our own produce, but Mother can have some fresh food, and also give some to 12th sister and 14th brother as an appetizer." said Fourth Master.
"I know your filial piety, and your younger brother and sister also thank you." De Fei said dryly.
After sitting for a while, Fourth Master got up and left.
This is not the first time and will not be the last time for such awkward conversation.
Both mother and son got used to it.
Fourth Master rode his horse all the way to Zhuangzi when Madame Fu and her entourage were still on their way, but instead Fourth Master caught up with them.
After walking together for a while, they finally arrived.
Fourth Master's estate is still quite far away, in the suburbs of Beijing.
The area is indeed large, this piece of land is all part of the royal estate, and Fourth Master's manor is also one of the largest.
The imperial concubine got out of the carriage and said: "Go ask, how is it arranged."
Fourth Master also dismounted: "Go in first."
No need to say more, the house behind is definitely for Fu Jin. It's just asking how others live.
Li Ce Fu Jin got off the carriage with two children and walked towards Si Ye: "Sir, Er A Ge has been making a fuss all along wanting to see you, why don't you take him with you?"
"Alright, Second Brother and Big Sister will stay with Grandfather in the front yard. Your house is ready, you can go back and rest." Fourth Master said as he picked up Second Brother.
Li was naturally delighted and thanked him with a bow before turning around and leaving.
She doesn't have to attend to him at night, and her own child is with Fourth Master, that's a good thing.
The lady pretended not to see and waited for the master's response before arranging for Geng Shi and Ye Zao.
In addition to Zhengyuan, there is another good courtyard, which belongs to the Li family.
The Geng family's house was a bit smaller, and when they arrived at Ye Zao's place, it was similar to a servant's quarters.
Narrow and cramped, dark and damp. Is this a summer resort? It feels more like a punishment.
Ye Zao's face suddenly didn't look good: "You say this is someone from the Zhuangzi who deliberately arranged it? Or was it an accident?"
Having been favored for so long, hasn't Zhuangzi heard of it?
"How can we stay here?" Aling worried.
"It doesn't matter, just stay like this, I'll just take a look, see how many days you can stay." Ye Zao hummed: "Now put things in order."
Have to say, Ye Niang got angry.
It's not that Zhuangzi is confused, but rather someone has instructed him to be so.
Who dares not listen to what Cefujin says?
This time, Yun didn't come out, and Ye Zao was still someone Li didn't like. Having the opportunity, why wouldn't he take advantage of it?
Li has never been taken advantage of.
"Miss... why don't you go find your husband? How can you live like this? Miss, where have you suffered such hardship?" Ah Yuan pitied her.
Although she was a concubine, where had she suffered in the house and the mansion?
This is obviously someone with ill intentions.
"A-Yuan, today this young lady will teach you a lesson. I won't be bullied by the master, these slaves in the manor, as long as I'm still favored, they won't dare to look down on me like this. I'll stay for a few more days at most, and make them regret it." Ye Zao said fiercely.
A Yuan and A Ling stared at each other in dismay, then suddenly remembered the tea cups.
They all nodded.
Yes, as a young lady of humble status, if she didn't have any means, how could she make a living?
At least two months in Zhuangzi, if you don't make an effort, how can you stay?
After finishing collecting, Ye Zao was resting calmly and unhurriedly.
It's obvious that if the living quarters are like this, lunch won't be any better either.
As expected, after she took a short nap and got up, when lunch was served, both Ah Yuan and Ah Ling were about to lose their temper.
"This time, Ye Zao couldn't bear it: "I thought I could endure for a few more days! Alright, you've really gone too far! Ah Ling, go and invite Li An Kang to come over! We've made enough offerings, it's about time we use this small god."
A-Yuan had been waiting for this sentence, and with a sigh, she headed towards the front yard.
It was a coincidence that A Yuan had just passed by and saw Fourth Master playing with Second Brother in the courtyard.
The Second Brother walked unsteadily, so the Fourth Uncle accompanied him.
After seeing Ah Yuan, Su Peisheng came over: "How did you come? What's lacking in your girl?"