Xia Mingyue thought about it and turned around to go to the kitchen, "Then I'll prepare some refreshments."
At any rate, etiquette should be sufficient.
"Ms. Xia, there's no need to be busy. I'm just here to ask for some tea." The voice floated into the courtyard first, and then Feng Maocai walked in with a young man.
The young man's face was full of smiles. When he saw Madam Xia, he first bowed and saluted, "Then, let's talk about old times with Madam Xia."
Reminiscing about the past...
With her?
Could it be that the person in front of me is an old friend?
Xia Mingyue was extremely surprised. After Fu Yifu returned the gift, she raised her eyes to look at the person. After carefully distinguishing them, the face of the person in front of her gradually overlapped with the one in her memory.
"Fan Langjun?" Xia Mingyue suddenly exclaimed.
The person in front of her was none other than Fan Pingyang, a student from the county school who always came to Xia Ji’s food stall to eat and who also helped her write papers!
"It's me." Fan Pingyang's smile was a little brighter than the sun in the sky at this time. "It's really an honor for me that Madam Xia still remembers me."
"But..." Fan Pingyang was a little sad again, "It took Madam Xia so long to recognize me. Doesn't it mean that I'm not that impressed in Madam Xia's eyes..."
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"I have a very deep impression on you, but now that we meet suddenly, it's hard to believe it." Xia Mingyue explained with a smile, "Furthermore, after a long time, your appearance, clothing and demeanor have also changed a lot. I don’t dare to admit it.”
Hearing what Xia Mingyue said, Fan Pingyang couldn't help but touch his nose and joked, "A man has changed his age. What's more, I am already over twenty years old, so naturally there will be some changes. As for this kind of demeanor, it is better for those who are close to Zhu." Red!”
After all, during his tenure in the Hanlin Academy, everything he did and the people he came into contact with every day were all related to the emperor, so he could be said to be cautious in his words and actions, walking on thin ice.
As for those outside who want to inquire about some affairs in the Hanlin Academy, they still need to have a certain air of airs and speak well, skillfully, and even more appropriately.
For a long time, even Fan Pingyang himself felt that with his ability to dance well and be all-rounded, he became more calm and calm. He was completely different from the young boy who studied in Jinqiu County.
If even Madam Xia doesn't recognize him now, does it mean that he has grown a lot?
"So, Mr. Fan didn't want to reveal his identity in the first place just to give us all a surprise?" Pei Chenghe raised his eyebrows slightly.
In the past, when Fan Pingyang was studying in the county school, he achieved outstanding results. Pei Chenghe was deeply impressed. If he had reported his name from the beginning, he would have known his previous identity.
"Exactly." Fan Pingyang chuckled, "That's why I quietly arrived at the county government office just now. It turned out that Mr. Pei was not in the county government office. After asking, I learned that he was a guest at Madam Xia's house, so I went with Mr. Feng. I rushed over to give Lady Xia a surprise.”
"This surprise is indeed a surprise, but it's hard to describe this joy." Pei Chenghe said quietly.
"Why?" Fan Pingyang was puzzled.
"You are here, and the table full of food will probably be eaten clean. How can we be happy?"
It can be said that everyone knew that Fan Pingyang and other students were greedy in the county school and had to be disciplined by the master and the mountain chief. Even the county magistrate Pei Chenghe was no exception. It was also known that his appetite and greediness were definitely no less than His presence.
If Fan Pingyang hadn't come, Pei Chenghe would have had the tea and food on this table all by himself. Now that he was here, not only would he have to share the situation equally, but he would also have to take more care of him and be more courteous because Fan Pingyang was the new county magistrate. How can you be willing to do this!
Pei Chenghe's tone was full of resentment, and Fan Pingyang narrowed his eyes, "If we read it correctly, Mr. Pei has already eaten a whole table just now. If he eats some more casually now, he will probably eat more than us." We didn’t say anything wrong with Mr. Pei right now, but Mr. Pei complained about us first.”
After all his little thoughts and actions were exposed, Pei Chenghe smiled slightly awkwardly, "That's fine, don't say these, don't say these!"
When it comes to things that are not good for you, you won’t mention it. Are there any adults like you?
The resentment in the eyes of Fan Pingyang and Feng Maocai was so full that they almost overflowed, but they could not keep holding on to him, so they only gouged out Pei Chenghe's eyes fiercely.
Pei Chenghe pretended not to notice, just picked up the tea cup, drank the tea slowly, and even changed the topic while laughing, "Ms. Xia, this tea is so fragrant."
His face is so big that the entire Jinqiu County cannot fit inside it.
No wonder he has to be transferred!
"Yes, Madam Xia has good tea at home, but such good tea cannot be drunk in vain."
Fan Pingyang chuckled, as if he was performing a magic trick, holding a brocade box in his hand and giving it to Xia Mingyue, "I haven't seen Madam Xia for a long time. I got this by chance when I was in the capital. Madam Xia should use it every day." Come on, I hope Madam Xia won’t dislike it.”
"Thank you, Mr. Fan, for remembering me." Xia Mingyue did not refuse. She took the brocade box and opened it to take a look.
Inside the brocade box is a small bundle of incense sticks. At first glance, there is nothing special about it. But as soon as you open the brocade box, the aroma of the incense sticks hits your nostrils. It is full of fragrance, neither sweet nor greasy, and has an ethereal quality. The ethereal feeling only makes people feel comfortable and happy.
"What kind of fragrance is this? It smells so good?" Xia Mingyue asked.
"This incense is misty and hazy. It is made from bamboo leaves, cloves, agarwood, green plums and other spices. After burning, the aroma is fresh and elegant, and you can relax your body and mind by smelling it." Fan Pingyang said with a smile, "Mrs. Xia is busy all day long. In addition, you can burn some, drink tea and read a book, which is very suitable. ”
"Indeed." Xia Mingyue accepted the brocade box, "Thank you, Mr. Fan."
"Ms. Xia, you're welcome." Fan Pingyang smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into thin slits, "Ms. Xia, as long as she likes it."
After saying that, he glanced at Pei Chenghe deliberately.
Pei Chenghe was eating yam cake and his movements suddenly froze.
Good boy, what about him?
Do you think he came today just to eat and drink without preparing anything?
Then you underestimate him, Pei Chenghe!
Pei Chenghe stuffed the rest of the yam cake into his mouth, smiled, straightened his body, and then took out a palm-sized square brocade box in an instant, "What a coincidence. I have specially prepared something for Lady Xia today, I hope Lady Xia will like it.”
Xia Mingyue took it with a smile.
Inside this brocade box is a small and exquisite paperweight. It is made of yellow agate and has an average texture, but it is carved into the shape of a sleeping kitten lying on the ground. It is vivid and very cute. (End of chapter)