novelaction Chapter 406 Zheng Family
Chapter 406 Zheng Family
The air was fresh and cool in the early morning, but Qian Fengping felt helpless and warm in her heart: "Okay, okay, if you're not full, remember to buy something you like on the way and don't starve yourself."
Fang Tong chuckled, "Don't worry, wife. If I'm hungry, I'll go to that restaurant and order a table of good wine and good food. Even if it costs a hundred or eighty taels of silver, it won't let my stomach down."
Qian Fengping didn't take it seriously. Fang Tong was generous to his family but quite stingy to himself.
The couple chatted for a few more minutes, and then Fang Tong went out.
After he left, Qian Fengping stayed in bed for a while, then got up and made a simple egg custard and rice, leaving a small portion in the pot.
The egg custard is fresh and smooth, and the rice is chewy.
Fang Nanzhi's stomach was bloated from eating so much that he touched his stomach, collapsed in his chair and burped.
Although the chef said that eating until 70% full is enough, she still couldn't help but eat until she was 110% full. It was really the egg custard's fault for being so delicious.
On the other side, Qian Fengping had already finished her meal and was preparing the gifts she would take to Mr. Zheng's house. There were pork belly, eggs, cakes, chestnuts, juicy vegetables, etc., all of which were farm snacks.
While shouting: "Zhizhi, go pack your things, we are going to Mr. Zheng's house first!"
"I've packed it a long time ago! We can leave at any time!" Fang Nanzhi slid down the stool lazily, then went back to the house, took out a small backpack, and went out with Qian Fengping.
The mother and daughter walked hand in hand, and the only carriage was used by Fang Tong.
Fortunately, Zheng’s house was not too far away, and they arrived there after half a minute.
Fang Nanzhi rubbed his eyes and saw a black plaque with large gold characters hanging in front of the door - Zheng Mansion.
The handwriting was standard cursive, written freely and very well.
There are couplets on both sides of the gate: "The path to the mountain of books is through diligence, the boat to the boundless sea of learning is through hard work." They are written in neat regular script, which is standardized and neat. It is obvious that they are not from the same hand.
After Qian Fengping stepped forward and stated her identity and purpose, the doorman let them in directly.
Fang Nanzhi looked around curiously. Mr. Zheng's home was different from his master's and the Prince's Mansion.
This time the system didn't ring.
Mr. Zheng's house does not have so many rockery and ponds, nor is it luxurious. There are not many servants, only four or five. The house is similar to that of an ordinary family, but the yard is large, with a pavilion and flowers and plants. The flowers and plants are not expensive, mostly elegant and common bamboo flowers and plants, with a lot of green. At a glance, you will feel comfortable for your eyes and relaxed.
The air is filled with the elegant fragrance of flowers, refreshing and invigorating.
Following the leading servant all the way to the front hall, Mr. Zheng was there. There was a middle-aged man sitting next to him. The two seemed to be drinking tea and talking.
Hearing the noise, Mr. Zheng looked over.
Fang Nanzhi smiled and stepped forward to pay his respects earnestly: "Sir, long time no see. I greet you, sir. Hello, sir!"
This little girl is still so full of energy.
Mr. Zheng smiled and said, "Well, you and your daughter have come a long way, so please sit down and have a rest."
But Fang Nanzhi only looked at the middle-aged man beside him, with curiosity in his eyes: "Sir, who is this uncle?"
The middle-aged man just glanced at her without saying anything. It was Mr. Zheng who spoke up, "This is my eldest son, Zheng Ming. You can just call him Senior Brother."
"So it's you, Senior Brother!" Fang Nanzhi understood, and then greeted crisply: "Hello, Senior Brother!"
Zheng Ming then looked at her straight in the eye and said "hmm" coldly.
Fang Nanzhi felt that this senior brother seemed to dislike him.
As it turned out, her feeling was correct.
Zheng Ming is a serious and old-fashioned person. When he learned that his father actually accepted a female disciple, he was shocked. He felt that his father was so rebellious at his age!
Unfortunately, the other person is my father after all, I can’t teach him a lesson, right?
He couldn't control his father, so couldn't he just be a little indifferent? If this little girl gave up because of this, it would be a good thing.
Unexpectedly, Fang Nanzhi put down the small backpack behind her, and then took out a wrapped box from it with a jingle, holding it in both hands, looking at him with a pair of watery big eyes and a bright smile on her face.
"Brother, this is a special gift I prepared for you! It's not expensive, but it's my little token of my appreciation!"
Zheng Ming was helpless.
The little girl called him "senior brother" sweetly and even prepared a gift for him. If she, a grown-up, still had a cold face, it would make him look stingy.
"Okay, thank you very much. I forgot to prepare it today, I will make it up to you later."
"Then I'll wait for my senior brother to give me a small gift! Thank you in advance!" Fang Nanzhi agreed generously, because if he didn't want it, it would seem that he was more arrogant than his senior brother.
Zheng Ming took the gift and said with a stiff upper lip, "You're welcome, Junior Sister."
Next to him, Master Zheng seemed to have anticipated this outcome. He suppressed his laughter and feigned dissatisfaction: "All the senior brothers brought gifts, but you didn't bring any for an old man like me?"
"Master, of course there are some too!"
Fang Nanzhi took out a larger box with a clang, and said, "Master, this one of yours is different. Although it's not worth much, it's a token of my love!"
Mr. Zheng took it with satisfaction: "Well, I am very pleased."
Qian Fengping had naturally noticed Zheng Ming's displeasure just now. She was worried and distressed, but fortunately, her daughter was smart and solved the problem.
Seeing this, she put down the basket in her hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Zheng, I also brought you some inexpensive snacks from home. You can try them when you have time. If you like anything, I will bring it back next time. My little girl will need your care in the future."
Mr. Zheng did not refuse and nodded generously: "You are thoughtful. Zhizhi is a smart child..."
Fang Nanzhi sat aside and listened to the two adults talking for a while. Qian Fengping gave Fang Nanzhi a few more instructions and then prepared to leave, saying that she would pick her up after school.
After the adults left, it was time to take the test.
Fang Nanzhi had already stood up straight and tensed up, but unexpectedly, Mr. Zheng waved his hand to the servant standing beside him and said, "Go call Xiyun and the others."
Fang Nanzhi guessed that they were most likely the master's grandsons, as the master had three grandsons.
After a while, a group of young men came in one after another. Zheng Wanru followed at the end and secretly raised her eyebrows at her.
Fang Nanzhi also took advantage of Mr. Zheng's inattention and winked at her.
There were three young men in front, each wearing a light-colored robe. They all looked like little scholars and seemed like calm little adults.
It was just their rolling black eyes that betrayed them.
"Come, let me introduce you. This is my apprentice, Fang Nanzhi."
"Nanzhi, these are my grandchildren, Zheng Xiyun, Xiri, and Xijin. You should get to know each other. As for Wanru, you two should know each other, so I won't introduce you to each other."