Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 295 Lychee Soup

"She's always like this, just a little more honest. How could she dislike you?" Zhao Yue answered casually. Seeing someone walking in at the gate, she said, "Hurry up and go greet them."

She didn't have to go, but her maid still had to go, after all, she was the future mistress of the second branch of the Cui family.

Qiaoxiang and Guizhi went out to greet her. It was Guizhi's first time seeing the future mistress. While observing her discreetly, she smiled radiantly. She wasn't particularly good-looking, but as long as she smiled, her beauty would increase to seven points. "I often hear people in the mansion mention Miss Jiang, and today I finally see her in person!"

The laughter was not quiet at all. How could a maid be so bold?

Jiang Shangxian couldn't help but look up at her. Hmm, she was dressed quite nicely, prettier than Lianhuan and Qiaoxiang. "What did they say about me?"

There was only pure curiosity on her face. Guizhi paused for a moment, then laughed again: "Of course, it means that Miss Jiang is good in every way. No wonder our lady thinks about her every day!"

Jiang Shangxian nodded seriously: "They are right."

She also thinks she's doing fine, with all her limbs intact and a healthy body. She's grown what she should have, and hasn't grown much what she shouldn't have. She cooks delicious food and has a good temper...

Guizhi almost lost the smile on her face. She had been in the Cui family for a long time and it was rare to meet someone with such a temper.

"Miss Jiang, it's been a while since we last met. How have you been?" Qiaoxiang didn't look at Guizhi's embarrassment. Instead, she reached out and supported Jiang Shangxian as they walked in. "Miss Jiang is always thinking of you."

After all, I have met this person twice, although we have never spoken. But as Chinese people, we all pay attention to familiar faces!

Jiang Shangxian naturally felt closer to her than to Qiaoxiang. "I'm thinking about you, Madam! As the old saying goes, the local climate and soil shape the local people. I heard that the humidity is higher in Qinghe, unlike Chang'an which is always dry. It's getting hotter recently. I wonder if you're used to it these days?"

Ahem, I’ve been thinking about it for two days—yesterday and today.

Zhao Yue was inside the house, listening to the voices outside. She had been worried, but suddenly her heart relaxed. A smile appeared on her lips: "If you are thinking about me, why don't you come over?"

Jiang Shangxian looked up at the person sitting in the center of the front seat. The smile on his face became much more genuine. He stepped forward happily and saluted: "Greetings, Madam. How are you these days?"

"Can't you tell whether it's good or not? You walk in an unruly manner, I don't know what you look like!" Zhao Yue spat at her, but seeing that she was hot, she pointed to where her hand was and asked her to sit.

Jiang Shangxian smiled and sat down, his face full of innocentness as he tilted his head and looked at Zhao Yue in admiration: "It's because I'm not good enough that I want to learn from you, Madam. I want to make sure I don't embarrass you when we're together in the future!"

The cunning Xiao Jiang was already somewhat confident in Zhao Yue's temperament, so he had no psychological burden in pretending.

Zhao Yue was silent after hearing this. Yes, that's why she came here to learn. Oh my god! Fortunately, Cui Shuhua taught her etiquette, otherwise she would have a headache!

The theory of shared misfortune is timeless. Thinking of Cui Shuhua, who had more to teach than herself, Zhao Yue's mood brightened again. However, she still had to say what needed to be said. She solemnly declared, "How can I teach everyone by myself? I have to manage this mansion, and there are so many things to do. I will only teach you how to manage the household. Your aunt Shuhua will teach you the rest."

She didn't want to teach etiquette lessons at all. It was her duty to teach well. If she didn't, others would definitely complain and grumble that her background was not worthy of the Cui family.

Jiang Shangxian nodded seriously, "Madam is right. Housekeeping is the most important thing. Madam is in charge of all matters in the mansion, big and small. I would benefit greatly from learning even the basics from Madam."

Zhao Yue was very pleased to hear this. Although she didn't have that much to do, there weren't many people in the mansion, and there were only three masters in total. There were no noisy girls all day long, so she was still living a very comfortable life here.

"Well, why don't you bring the pastries and fruits to Miss Jiang? Didn't you send some lychee syrup yesterday? Bring it up too." Zhao Yue was very generous when she was in a good mood. The first batch of lychee syrup sent was not much, just ten small jars in total.

Jiang Shangxian's eyes immediately lit up. In modern times, she didn't like to eat sweet canned fruits. Who would want to eat canned fruits when there are fresh ones to eat?

But after coming here, she wanted to eat some fruit, but not only was it expensive, there were also few varieties, and out-of-season fruit was out of the question!

God knows how long she has been craving for bayberries, lychees, durians and cherries!

When the maids brought the food, they also replaced it for Zhao Yue. The sour cream melted quickly, and it was impossible to give the master something that had melted.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ate quietly, and the room became quiet for a while. Only Lianhuan and Qiaoxiang were left in the room to serve them.

Neither the Sushan nor the lychee soup was as good as the modern ones, they could only satisfy one's craving, but Jiang Shangxian adhered to the principle of not wasting food and still ate them all.

On the other hand, Zhao Yue finished her small bowl of lychee soup, but left a small portion of the Su Shan. Seeing Jiang Shangxian finish it, she said, "It's fine if it's with me, but in the future when there are other people around, you can't eat it so cleanly. You need to leave some."

Otherwise, it would seem to others that they don’t have any good food to eat on a daily basis.

Jiang Shangxian nodded instinctively, then said in a troubled tone, "Madam, I once heard a gentleman say that every meal should be appreciated, and every piece of cloth should be cherished. Wasting food like this is too much..."

She was a little confused. Isn't he afraid of being struck by lightning when he heard it?

"this...."

Zhao Yue wasn't very good at cultural matters, but she could still tell it made sense, and she understood it in her heart. The problem was, "If you want to stay peacefully within the clan, don't do anything like marrying out. Behind closed doors, I don't care how you eat, but if you go out into the world, you can't lose face for Cui and Yi'er."

Jiang Shangxian listened obediently without saying a word. That was her personality. She was very serious about eating, but she didn't want to agree against her will, so she could only remain silent.

Only a chef knows the feeling of preparing a dish with all his heart and expecting the diners to eat up all the food.

She only ate what was put into her bowl, and she knew that the food that was not put into her bowl could be given to the maids.

Fortunately, Zhao Yue didn't want to argue with her on this issue. She was really afraid that she would say something that sounded cultured and reasonable.

It’s so annoying!

Wasn't she just an ordinary young lady? Didn't she just start learning to read today? Could Mr. Zhang be some extraordinary talent? Why is he bragging about his literary talent now?

Zhao Yue quickly changed the subject: "Bring some water and wash up."

"Yes."