Porridge and side dishes [farming]

Chapter 89

With the support of the magistrate of the county, Zhao Ruyue is at least in a good mood for now.It's just that the magistrate of the county in the future may not be the one who thinks of Zhao Ruyue. It's up to Zhao Ruyue himself how the life will be in the future.

After chatting for a while, the two adults said this without saying a word. Li Ji, who has never read a book, couldn't hear what he said, let alone understand the deep meaning.

I'm sorry to say go directly, just serve some dim sum, just eat what Er Gouzi eats, people will immediately order new ones if they run out of dim sum.

In fact, most of the snacks and appetizers during the chat are decorations. At most, they raise a glass to drink when it comes to the key point, and the rest of the time may not move until the end of the conversation.

Li Ji and Er Gouzi are obviously Qingliu. With them, the kitchen feels like it's just cooking.

Seeing that the maids served dim sum and side dishes three times, the magistrate finally finished the conversation and said with a smile: "Look, we both have family affairs, and we chatted for a long time. That's all right, you take the Concubine, let's go back, I still want to talk to my son for a while, I finally got it back, and talking for a few days and nights is not too much."

The county magistrate also stood up, and left with Zhao Ruyue and his accompanying servants.

Seeing the person leave, Li Ji sighed: "I don't know if it's good to do this, but I hope it doesn't hurt her."

"She chose it by herself, so she can't blame us. It's boring. In fact, this mansion is just looking at it, and it may not be as interesting as your country." The county magistrate smiled softly.

"Not necessarily. The key is that there is a lot of work at home all day long, raising those animals and planting the land. If you are diligent, you will never be idle for a moment. But in this house, you don't have to do any work, just eat, drink and have fun. , it makes sense."

"What are you busy with at home?" The county magistrate asked with interest, and he also wanted to hear more about Er Gouzi's life before.

"When you get up in the morning, cook the food first, then feed the animals. It's okay to wait until the food is finished. After eating, go to add some food, and then go to the field to see what work is there. Sometimes the animals have to give birth. Be busy. I don’t want to give the animals only food, and rabbits can’t be let out, so they have to go up the mountain to mow the grass. The first two years were hard work, but this year is better. The family has a lot of money, so I simply hire the villagers to cut the grass. There are quite a few, and it will be enough to feed in winter."

Work at sunrise and rest at sunset.It's every day for all rednecks.The same is true in the city, only a few families choose to go out to eat, drink and have fun at night, such as brothels.

There is a brothel in the county, but there are not two girls, because there are not many rich families, and even fewer are willing to spend money.

"It's hard work, but it's fun." The county magistrate drank a sip of wine, "Chang'an has also adapted to this kind of life, and I don't know if he can adapt in the future. I would like to ask a gentleman for Chang'an to teach him how to read and write. Although I can’t read much at such an old age, at least I can learn the sage books for a few days. It’s a pity that I am busy with work, otherwise I would teach it myself.”

It's normal for the magistrate to think this way.He himself was born as a first-class Tanhualang, so it stands to reason that the child should also be a student of the emperor who has read sage books.Nai He has never seen his own father since he was born, and he doesn't know a single character.

If Er Gouzi was ten years younger, Li Ji would definitely not stop him, but now Er Gouzi is so old, if someone else's son has gone to school for a year or two, how can there be enough time?

And this is not a question of age, but a question of whether you can learn.

If a yellow-mouthed child is immature in mind, then he will learn as the adults teach him.Reading and literacy come naturally.But when he grows up, his mind is basically fixed, and it is so difficult for him to study.

Li Ji contemplated his argument, and said: "It stands to reason that Er Gouzi is your son, why do you decide that I can't talk about it. But have you ever thought about it, can Er Gouzi still learn it now? Don't say anything else, I have been with Er Gouzi for almost two years. Many of Er Gouzi’s habits brought down from the mountains have not changed, and even the first thing in the world has not changed. When encountering unfamiliar people, they look at people from the back of their heads and ignore them. This is what I taught by ear day and night.”

Li Ji took a sip of wine to moisten his throat, and continued: "If you insist on him learning, I'm worried in my heart. It's fine if he wants to learn, but if he doesn't want to learn, he can't stick together like ordinary children , if he is unhappy, he has the idea of ​​leaving, to be honest, no one here can stop him."

Er Gouzi is not a person who is commanded by others. His nature is there, at least no one can obliterate it in front of his eyes.

If it is a child brought up by his parents, then what is said and what is said, and even beat and scolded if he is disobedient, the child bears it and forgets in a blink of an eye.But the two dogs are different.

Li Ji's words reminded the county magistrate that Er Gouzi was different from ordinary children.Even if the magistrate thinks so for the sake of Er Gouzi, it depends on whether Er Gouzi can bear it.

"I was too anxious." Er Gouzi ignored the county magistrate, who could only say a few words to Li Jiduo, "It's enough to make you laugh. When I stop, my mind is full of Chang'an things. Every child in the past, now has it, and thinks about everything.”

"A little bit of understanding, there is no father who doesn't think about his son." Li Ji poured wine for the county magistrate, "The two dogs on the left and right are here, you can see them at any time. As the old saying goes, good things take time, so we don't have to rush .”

The county magistrate looked at Er Gouzi, and it was a lie to be in a hurry.

The county magistrate said to Er Gouzi: "What do you want to eat tonight? Just say, I want the kitchen to make it tonight."

Er Gouzi wondered why this man always looked at him. Seeing the county magistrate asked, Er Gouzi thought for a while before answering: "Meat. Fourth Uncle likes to eat spinach with garlic."

Say a word about what you want to eat, and say a word about Li Ji.This is the first time that Er Gouzi has talked so much with the county magistrate.

The county magistrate nodded repeatedly, and after the joy was over, he also murmured in his heart, but these two dogs missed Li Ji too much.

There is a white fungus and lotus seed soup in the appetizer before dinner.Li Ji and Er Gouzi picked the lotus seeds together, and the county magistrate ate them very sweetly.

Li Jixiao asked Er Gouzi if it was delicious. Er Gouzi was never picky about what to eat, so he nodded when he heard Li Ji asked.

This meal has more meat than any previous meal. Nine out of ten dishes are meat.

Those who know it mean they like to eat meat, but those who don’t know think they have never eaten meat in their life.

Er Gouzi's appetite once again attracted a crowd of astonished eyes, even the county magistrate stared straight at him.

Li Jisheng was afraid that the magistrate would misunderstand that he would not give Er Gouzi meat to eat, so he said with a smile: "I don't know how Er Gouzi's stomach grows, but he can eat meat. The family can eat at least one rabbit every day. Sometimes I need two or three. But no matter how much I eat, I never see him getting tired. He only waits for the meat to be eaten before he is willing to eat vegetables. Others are always eating green vegetables without meat. Er Gouzi eats two more bites here. Green vegetables are enough to feel strange."

The county magistrate couldn't help laughing, seeing Er Gouzi eating without a crown, he liked it no matter what he saw.After all, it is my son who hurts me.

The county magistrate said: "Eating too much greasy food is not good for your health. Let him eat these two days. After a few days, we will supervise him to eat less and eat more green vegetables. I am not afraid of him eating. I'm afraid that he will eat and damage his body."

Li Ji was in control of how much he ate before, but this time he entered the county magistrate's mansion, and many of them were good things that he would never see in his life. I bulged my stomach and was very satisfied.

"Er Gouzi? You heard me, I won't restrict you today. From tomorrow onwards, it will be the same as before. Don't eat too much, it's not good for your health."

Er Gouzi gnawed on the chicken leg in his hand, looked at Li Ji, and nodded with difficulty.Although he was unwilling, Er Gouzi would not refuse what Li Ji said.

"Good boy." There was a distance between them, and Li Ji couldn't touch Er Gouzi. If it was normal, Li Ji would definitely rub Er Gouzi's hair at this moment, and then Er Gouzi would kiss him back.

Thinking of this, Li Ji couldn't help but look at the top of Er Gouzi's head.The crown of hair is high, and the black hair is almost invisible.Even if I reached out to touch it, it was just the luxurious hair crown.

Feeling lost in thought, Li Ji drank two more glasses of wine.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.Er Gouzi was full, and he was not in a hurry to leave the table.Waiting for the maids to remove the table, the magistrate signaled to the butler beside him, the butler clapped his hands, and a middle-aged woman in her 40s came in with two teams of men and women outside the door.

Each of them was dressed in different clothes, and they all listened cleanly.They all kept their eyes on their noses, their noses, their noses and their hearts, and dared not take a breath in the tense atmosphere. They entered the room and stood in line.

The county magistrate said: "There are two more masters in the mansion, and the servants have more work to do. It is inevitable that there will be times when they will be too busy. These are all clean. You should first look at the ones that are eye-catching. Stay and serve."

Li Ji was unprepared, and was taken aback by the county magistrate's sudden decision. He glanced at the two pedestrians, feeling a little weird in his heart.

He knew that some people fell into slavery in order to survive and became slaves and servants, and some of them were born as slaves, because people who were slaves had to spend dozens of taels of silver to change their status unless they had a certificate from their master after they were redeemed by themselves. You can only get rid of it if you have a household registration, otherwise you will be slaves for generations to come.

These people may still be looking forward to entering the county grandpa's mansion. Although people with high status are difficult to serve, they can be generous.Not only is there a lot of money given on a monthly basis, but if you don't mind giving a little reward, it is enough for an ordinary family to live for a year.

Li Ji glanced around twice, feeling uncomfortable in his heart, and naturally he couldn't pick it sincerely.

"I'm not one to be served by others. It's really difficult for you to choose me." Li Ji turned to look at Er Gouzi, "Do you have someone who catches your eye?"

Er Gouzi shook his head, for him, except for Li Ji, he didn't pay attention to anyone.

Originally, it was for two people to choose, but they both refused.In fact, both of them are used to the lives of ordinary people, and they don't like people bowing to them at all. They can't adapt to the days of being masters, so they naturally don't care about subordinates.

The county magistrate also looked at these people carefully, and simply chose them himself.

In the end, six maids and four servants were selected.Not a single age.Among the six servant girls, four are honest and honest in appearance, and the remaining two are pretty and have good figures, and their words and deeds are not vulgar, and they look honest.

Just looking at the few people selected, Li Ji had a faint guess in his heart.

Er Gouzi has no plans to marry a wife, and it is unreasonable to take a concubine before marrying a wife, but it is reasonable to have two housemaids who serve personnel (sexual needs).Just wait for Er Gouzi to have a taste, and he won't refuse too much in the future.

No matter where it is, it seems reasonable for a man to have three wives and four concubines. It is not uncommon for any daughter-in-law in the village who does not have children and does not want to divorce her wife to marry a younger one, let alone the eldest son of the county magistrate.

It's just that weird.The county magistrate can die for Li Yan, but when it comes to the children, he wants him to spread out his children and grandchildren.It's like most wives of rich families hate their husband's concubines, but they are very keen to take concubines for their sons. If the daughter-in-law disagrees, she will complain that her daughter-in-law is jealous.

This is a paradoxical thing, and at the same time it is so natural.

After having this thought, Li Ji felt uncomfortable in his heart.Li Ji was a little surprised when they were assigned, because the two pretty girls were divided into two names, one for each.

It means that these two roommates are prepared for the two of them, and they brought Li Ji's share.

With such equal treatment, Li Jizhen didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

After eating, the weather was over and I pressed it.The county magistrate wanted to chat with his son for a while, but he didn't want to waste the rest of the day.

The new servants are not in a hurry to work, they have to be taught by a special person for a few days first, so as not to offend the master's taboo.

Li Ji and Er Gouzi still lived in Yichu, and went back to the yard together. The maids had prepared hot water to drink petals, and they were just waiting for the two masters to come to take a bath.

Everywhere they walked, everyone lowered their heads respectfully, and behaved in a well-behaved manner.Li Ji is not used to this, but in other people's homes, he always has to do as the Romans do.

Soaking in the bathtub, Er Gouzi was in the next bathtub.Li Ji was thinking about something in his heart, closed his eyes and said nothing, Er Gouzi felt bored and panicked.

"When will you go home?" Er Gouzi said.

Er Gouzi can ask anything, but Li Ji can't answer this question.

Li Ji was silent, and Er Gouzi continued to ask: "I miss Little Tail, and I also want Taotao and Songsong." In fact, Er Gouzi also misses the wolf on the mountain, but he doesn't admit it.

Li Ji continued to remain silent, Er Gouzi said again: "You said Li Jin would help us feed the animals, but I'm afraid that if he feeds less, we'll lose weight and lose weight when we go back."

Li Ji only felt his nose sore, and buried his mouth and nose in the water, leaving only his eyes soaked in water vapor to look at Er Gouzi.

Er Gouzi jumped out of the bathtub, walked to Li Ji, put his hand into the water to touch Li Ji's face: "Go home."

Li Ji stretched out his arms and hugged Er Gouzi's head across the tub.At this time, Er Gouzi took off his cold hair crown, and his long black hair fell down. Li Ji messed up Er Gouzi's hair, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction brewed in his heart.

Li Ji wanted to go home more than Er Gouzi, but he couldn't bring Er Gouzi back.If the county magistrate is not a thing and treats Er Gouzi badly, Li Ji can take Er Gouzi away with peace of mind, but the county magistrate has a fatherly heart for Er Gouzi, Li Ji really can't be so selfish to separate them.

what to do?Where does Li Ji know.Li Ji is smart, but age doesn't matter.This is the first time Li Ji has faced this kind of thing since he was a child.

He likes Er Gouzi, and it's hard to explain in words, but this love can't hinder the county magistrate's love for his son.

Li Ji looked for Er Gouzi's lips, the blend of lips and tongue replaced all words.

When the fire was lit, Er Gouzi didn't care about that, and wanted to jump into the tub and splash the water for a while.Li Ji had concerns, fearing that the servants waiting outside would listen to him, so he refused to stop Er Gouzi.

"Don't, be good and don't make trouble." Li Ji pushed Er Gouzi with one hand while stroking his head with the other.While rejecting, while reluctant.

"Why, I didn't have it yesterday." Er Gouzi had eaten a lot of meat in the past two days, and it was inevitable that his anger would rise and he needed to be defeated.

"Hey, it's not enough now. Come on, wipe yourself off and let's go to bed."

Li Ji stopped soaking, stood up from the water, wiped his body with a soft cloth, and then put on his nightgown.

The remaining moisture was sucked up by the nightgown, and Li Ji hurriedly walked to the back room.

Er Gouzi is not a coercive person. Seeing Li Ji walking past without looking back, he felt uncomfortable, but he would not complain to Li Ji.

Holding the bedroom tightly, the servants outside the door heard the voices, and they entered the room to serve the two of them.

After laying out the melon and fruit snacks, putting a pot of herbal tea to quench their thirst at night, and ice cubes to cool down, they all left very thoughtfully.

This is good for serious servants, you only need to explain everything once, and as long as you don't specifically explain it, you will follow the previous one, which is very considerate.

Lying on the bed, Er Gouzi was on the edge of the bed, and did not lie in it.Even without speaking, Li Ji knew that he was losing his temper.

Li Ji stretched out his hand to grab Er Gouzi, but Er Gouzi didn't move, Li Ji exerted some strength, and the two were deadlocked.

After standing up for a while, Li Ji took the lead to admit defeat, went over and hugged Er Gouzi directly, put his head on Er Gouzi's back, and put his hands on Er Gouzi's chest without speaking.

Er Gouzi just let him hold him.

Both of them were close to the side of the bed, leaving most of the space on the other side.

After half an hour passed like this, I even felt that the other party had fallen asleep.

At this time Li Ji suddenly said softly: "I'm homesick too."

Li Ji said: "But we can't go back like this."

Li Ji said: "You don't understand, look at my uneasy conscience."

Li Ji said: "We are a family, and your father is also our family."

Li Ji said: "We are a couple, we can't keep hiding."

Er Gouzi finally made a move, turned over and hugged Li Ji tightly.

"I used to say that home is where you are. But I don't think so anymore. The house we built is the most like home, and we are the most comfortable there. I don't understand what you said. But I will definitely go to whatever you decide Do."

After Er Gouzi finished speaking, he kissed Li Ji's face: "I won't talk anymore, let's sleep."

The more Er Gouzi said that, the more uncomfortable Li Ji felt.For a moment, Li Ji even wanted to go to the county magistrate and tell him that he and Er Gouzi were actually a couple, they had been together for a long time, and even called Li Yanniang.

But he couldn't do it.

He is cowardly, without the courage.

Both of them suffered from insomnia that night, but they were afraid of being discovered by each other, so they hugged each other and remained motionless.When I woke up the next morning and looked at each other with blue eyes, I was relatively speechless.

As the sun rose, there was a knock on the door.Li Ji sat up first and began to change his clothes.

A maid came in to deliver new clothes. Yesterday's clothes had been worn for a day. Although they were still clean in Li Ji's eyes, they still needed to be washed.

The really good fabrics are actually not washable at all. Basically, they will be worn out after a few washes.But how can a really rich family wear the same piece of clothing many times?If you can wear it two or three times, it means you like the clothes, and if you have more, you can just throw them away.

It's scorching hot now, and the clothes I prepared to come are all in refreshing colors, and it looks cool and clean when I put them on, very comfortable.

Li Ji combed Er Gouzi's hair, put on a hair crown, and in a blink of an eye he was a handsome young man again.The more Li Ji looked at it, the more beautiful it seemed, and the more he looked at it, the more panicked he felt.

It is only right for Er Gouzi to enjoy all these luxuries.But because of Li Ji's existence, Er Gouzi wanted to go back to the village to live a hard life.

The county magistrate went to work again, and I heard that someone came to report that something happened, and the magistrate needs to go to the trial.This involves trial matters, and the county magistrate will be busy for a while with a small case, and he will definitely not be able to come back for lunch together.

In the morning, it is porridge with preserved egg and lean meat served with a few side dishes.There was no county magistrate, so the two retreated from the serving maid and sat together to eat.There happened to be garlic and spinach, so Er Gouzi picked up two extra chopsticks for Li Ji.

The two communicated less, but this tacit understanding has not changed.

Yesterday and the day before yesterday, I basically watched everything I could watch, and the rest is nothing new even if I watch it again.After dinner, I went to play with the birds in the bamboo forest for a while, and saw the bamboo shoots just emerging from the bamboo forest.

Li Ji didn't understand this, but he had heard that bamboo shoots could be eaten, so he asked the servant in charge of this in the yard to see if he could eat it.

"Back to Mr. Li, the bamboo shoots are hard when they are exposed. If you want to eat them, you have to dig out the ones that are not exposed. There are not many edible bamboo shoots, but they are really refreshing to eat. If you want to eat this, you must laugh. Just find two people to dig, and you can make some by noon."

Li Ji and Er Gouzi are both free and there is nothing they can do.They are all hard-working people, and they have to do so much work every day in the village, and it is unbearable to be born suddenly.

"It doesn't need to be so troublesome. Er Gouzi and I have nothing to do, so let's do it ourselves, bring the tools, and you teach me how to find and dig. If you haven't eaten this before, it's a new taste."

The two masters have to work, what's so great about it?It's okay to pick a lotus pod. It's just for fun. Digging bamboo shoots is a physical job. What if the county magistrate finds out?

"Impossible, my lord, don't make things difficult for me, this digging of bamboo shoots is dirty and tiring, how can I bother the two masters."

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