Chapter 418 The ancestor, mother and sister also came to join in the fun
Chapter 418 The ancestor, mother and sister also came to join in the fun
Knowing that grandma was angry about this matter, she didn't go but Chu Chu came. She took a bath today, and a lot of children came with her.
As soon as they arrived, Chu Chu and Hong Ying started talking to Yun Niang and their little aunt about making snacks, as if they wanted to distract them.
The girl pestered her and said she wanted to make cakes together, while Erlang and his two brothers, Yan Yuzhe and Yan Yuge, pestered his sister-in-law and said they wanted to ask him for advice. The three of them ran directly into the study room in the front yard.
Grandma Yan was naturally happy when the children came, so she simply stopped thinking about it and had two dining tables set up in the front hall so that the children could play with rice noodles, dough, and wrap them for fun.
In this way, the boys ask for advice when they need to, and the girls play when they need to, without anyone hindering the other. The main reason is that it is more lively and prevents the boys from being separated in the front yard and the girls in the backyard.
Grandma Yan also told Ma Wang that lunch would be served in the front hall, so she could eat steamed buns and dumplings directly to avoid having to go to the backyard.
Just after making a basket of steamed buns, Yun Niang stood up and wanted to move into the backyard to cook the buns, when everyone heard a knock on the door.
"Uncle Lao Shuan, open the door quickly. Who is coming?"
Grandma Yan had expectations and was afraid of missing every knock on the door.
Although when it comes to appointing minor officials and minor officials, you usually go to the wall on the right side of the official door every once in a while to look at it, and if there is any information, it will be posted.
It’s rare for people to come to announce the good news, but some time ago, I received a good news at home. When I heard the knock on the door, I always had a little expectation, fearing that someone knew the news in advance and was kind enough to remind me.
"I'll go, I'll go."
When Hongying heard Grandma Yan's greeting, she wanted to open the door without wiping her hands with flour. However, she was still a step too late and was overtaken by Uncle Shuan.
"Yan'er, why are you here too?"
"Grandma, let me help you."
"Oh, sister, why are you here too?"
"Juanjuan, come quickly. I asked you to come with us. We are making steamed buns with plum and vegetables. They will be steamed soon."
No one expected that they would be the ones who came in: Mrs. Shun Guogong and Li Yan, as well as grandma and their family members.
Juanjuan knew last night that they had discussed coming to Chu Pavilion, but she still insisted on accompanying her grandparents because she couldn't confirm it.
Unexpectedly, I came here with my mother, grandmother and grandmother.
Li Yan supported his mother-in-law and said with a smile, "I have a good nose. I knew you were making steamed buns with pickled vegetables at home because of the smell."
"Yan'er said that, are you sure you are a dog-nose? Does this mean we know that our meat buns are going to be in the pot?"
Grandma Yan's words made everyone laugh again, and the atmosphere became lively again as there were more people.
The old lady seemed to be angry, pouting and said: "If I don't come over, you won't chat with me. I know you are anxious about waiting. Today I found out that all the children have come over, and Yan'er happened to go over to see her mother. I stopped by and invited my in-laws to come with me.
Just enough to eat the steamed buns with pickled vegetables that my brother and Brother Zhe miss every day. "
Seeing Grandma Yan reach out to help her, the old lady of the university also reached out to pat her and give her some comfort.
Mrs. Shun Guogong looked at her reproachfully: "I have been waiting for many days, thinking that you would pass in these two days. If you don't go, I will have to come in person."
"Don't be impatient. With my good grades, my brother-in-law will find a good place to go. Now we can go to many places together even if there is no news. If he really wants to be sent abroad! You may not see him for a year or two. Sometimes you won't see him. "
Yan Qinghua and Li Yan wanted to help the two old ladies to sit down in the front hall, but Mrs. Shun Guogong pointed to the dining table where the children were still playing, and found a low stool to sit down.
The children's hands were all pink and they didn't even rush to greet them, but they were all happy to see their ancestors.
Before Grandma Yan could say anything, Mrs. Li muttered to herself: "Think about Yan'er's eldest brother. He has been in Qingzhou County for seven or eight years. He doesn't know when he will come back. If he can stay in the capital and teach more, I have two grandsons, even the eldest grandson doesn’t need to postpone the scientific examination until the next session.”
When we had dinner last time, I heard them talk about how their eldest grandson Li Wenchang was not mature enough. The master of the Imperial College asked him to study for three more years before taking the next provincial examination. So I couldn't help but feel a little regretful. I felt that it was his father who had to leave. far away and failed to fulfill the responsibility of teaching.
"My younger brother-in-law is gone, and my older uncle will be back soon."
Chu Chu, who was having a great time at the same table, with red tassels on her face and a handful of white powder on her neck, suddenly said something without even raising her head.
"Chu Chu said that my sister-in-law is going to Qingzhou?"
Grandma was confused and hadn't reacted yet, but Li Yan was stunned, but didn't say anything. Seeing that Chu Chu didn't raise her head, it was difficult to ask anything, let alone whether she was talking nonsense.
But Grandma Yan couldn't wait any longer. Seeing that Chu Chu didn't reply or look up, she asked again: "Can uncle come back too?"
Chu Chu still didn't look up, but she muttered again: "Where is Qingzhou?"
There was no sound again, and grandma was disappointed again, thinking that Chu Chu had seen something again.
This sentence confirmed that Chu Chu's words came out unintentionally and just happened to arouse their curiosity.
But unwilling to give in, Grandma Yan replied to Chu Chu again, trying to trick her: "Qingzhou is not close, and it takes four or five days by car! I don't know when Fu Bao will be able to see his biological uncle."
"It's not so soon. We'll see it in another new year."
After Chu Chu said this, she stopped talking and started playing with Hongying and Mingming again. Then the hot buns came, and she ate until she was bald and forgot what she had just said.
"This kid always says half of it and half of it. I don't know if it's true or not."
Seeing that both his aunt and mother were a little disappointed, Li Yan was also a little disappointed. Since his eldest brother joined the company, he has been assigned to two other places in the capital for five or six years, which adds up to more than ten years. He was originally scheduled to be transferred back two years ago. Just because her in-laws were not in a position of power, the delay was another two years, and she couldn't help but sigh.
"Okay, don't think so much. Just listen to what the kids say. Maybe Chuchu is coming back to visit relatives! It doesn't necessarily mean that you can relocate. Looking at the current situation in the DPRK, coming back may not be a good thing. It might as well be The sky is high and the emperor is far away, I feel comfortable outside."
See what Mrs. Li said, but Grandma Yan also knew that it was against her will. When you get older, who doesn’t want their children and grandchildren to always be around? But I can't do anything, I can only find words to comfort myself.
Moreover, Qingzhou is northeast of the capital, which can be considered the north. It has cold winters, strong winds and sand, a small population, and strong customs among the people. They can only grow one season of wheat a year. There is no benefit to be gained from being an official there. It is a lie to say that you don't want to come back.
"I just asked Wang Ma to buy vegetables. Why don't we invite Duke Guo and Grand Scholar Li to come over for dinner tonight? Speaking of which, the two of them haven't eaten at our Chu Pavilion yet."
Grandma Yan felt that since everyone in the family was here, it was not a problem to leave two men in separate homes.
"See what my aunt said, so many meals at Yan Mansion are not counted? Besides, the children are here to trouble you every day, what's the difference between eating with us?"
Grandma Yan disagreed with Li Yan's words: "Then how can it be the same? It's our post to treat guests to the wedding banquet, and you have to send red envelopes and gifts, so how can we count.
Yan'er hurry up, they haven't started cooking yet, let the guard send a message to pick them up for dinner. "
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