mtl008 Chapter 49 Li Rongchuan, that scoundrel
Chapter 49 Li Rongchuan, that scoundrel
As he savored the delicacies of the Marquis's residence, Mu Huaisheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
Mmm! I still really miss 98-octane gasoline~
After dinner, everyone watched fireworks together to stay up all night.
The noblewoman asked Mu Huaisheng to take the pulses of the Marquis and the Second Master.
Mu Huaisheng then gave instructions to the kitchen to add two more medicinal dishes, along with the ingredients and recipes.
The Marquis and the noblewoman were talking as if they were surrounded by an invisible barrier.
Mu Huaisheng asked the little prodigy to play with Xiao Jingtang, and Li Rongchuan came over to start a conversation:
"Mu Huaisheng?"
What does this name mean?
"Mu, throw away the knife on Liang's head."
"Huai Sheng, the old locust tree at the village entrance that accompanied me as I grew up, gave me the courage to be reborn."
"That's how it should be!"
But you're half dead...
"It's worth it, Second Master!"
Second Master and Lord Marquis have truly had a tough time at Tongtian Pass these past two years!
Mu Huaisheng's eyes sparkled:
It's been two years since I last saw him, and the young man has grown into a healthy and handsome young man! Wow!
He's tall too! And you can tell he has eight-pack abs just by looking at him~
"Oh? What do you mean?"
We've been working on Tongtian Pass all along, how can it be that only the last two years have been difficult?
Mu Huaisheng silently rolled his eyes:
Why does such a handsome guy have a mouth?
"It must have been tough before, but I was mostly stationed there."
Since last winter, there have been a series of natural disasters.
Tongtian Pass was directly connected to the original Tartars and Western Hu peoples, who also suffered from natural disasters.
His Majesty is wise; he began making preparations to combat natural disasters at the beginning of this year.
The Tartars and the Western Hu have always relied on plunder for survival. When they have nothing in their own territory, they will think of robbing other people's homes.
So what I just said was not to imply that the soldiers on the frontier did not have a hard life.
All the soldiers on the border are heroes of our people.
Without them, how could there be peace and prosperity throughout the land!
"You've grown so much in the two years I haven't seen you."
"Second Master, you've grown taller too!"
"Young lady, will these red marks on your face ever be removed?"
As he spoke, he reached out and touched the red scar on Mu Huaisheng's face.
Mu Huaisheng: What? If I can't get rid of it, are you going to take responsibility for me?
Why don't you wait a little longer, until my body grows to eighteen years old?
I used to be a village beauty, and I'd be considered a beauty anywhere.
Kid, you got the short end of the stick!
Why don't you give it a second thought?
"It's alright, it will grow out of control."
If you find it uncomfortable, I'll bring a face mask next time~
Mu Huaisheng chuckled inwardly:
Who doesn't know a few tea-related sayings?
"That's not what I meant, I just..."
"It's just that you're a young girl. You don't know that when women grow up, they cherish their appearance."
Mu Huaisheng was a little disappointed:
Hey~ You didn't even blush when I teased you.
Looks like they don't see me as a woman~
How could I not cherish my appearance? I've been a beauty for so many years, I'm extremely careful about it!
"Hehe~ I was just joking with Second Master."
I'm a doctor. Next year, when I have the energy, I'll prescribe some scar-removing medication myself, and it'll heal quickly.
"You little rascal, Huaisheng!"
Thank you for your help when I was injured before.
"No need to thank me~ I'm the doctor that Madam hired at great expense; it's just my duty!"
"Xiao Huaisheng! You!"
"Hehehe~"
Li Rongchuan took the lead, and the other three set off fireworks together, making a lot of noise and joking around.
The Marquis, upon seeing this, remarked to the noblewoman:
"Rongchuan is still just a child~"
The two smiled at each other and gazed at each other for a long time.
Mu Huaisheng caught a glimpse of the two of them:
wow~
The eyes of your lover are the eighth largest ocean in the world.
It has been visualized.
After the fireworks display, it was late at night, and Li Rongchuan led his three new recruits to bed.
The Marquis and the noblewoman were even more excited about their reunion after a short separation.
Last night, the crabapple blossoms were touched by the first rain, and several delicate flowers seemed to whisper secrets.
At the beginning of the new year, people greet each other with New Year's greetings upon waking up.
After getting dressed and washing up, before even leaving the room, Xiao Qianyan grabbed Mu Huaisheng.
Mu Huaisheng thought the child was unfamiliar with the place and was about to take the child out.
Xiao Qianyan took a step back and gave Mu Huaisheng a red envelope.
Happy New Year, Mu Huaisheng!
You're a freshman, that's great! Congratulations on your new school year!
Mu Huaisheng's nose tingled with emotion:
No kidding, I'm about to cry!
Mu Huaisheng held Xiao Qianyan's hand, speechless for a long time. He looked up for a long time before finally holding back his tears.
Xiao Qianyan, like a little adult, took a step forward and hugged Mu Huaisheng.
The little one is so small, yet so full of warmth.
Mu Huaisheng carefully placed the precious red envelope under his pillow.
The Marquis and his wife gave everyone a red envelope.
Li Rongchuan also gave a red envelope to the three new recruits he had just taken in.
A joyous and harmonious first day of the Lunar New Year.
Because the Marquis had returned, early in the morning, the three highest-ranking officials of the three Panlong counties came to pay their respects to the Marquis with their families in a low-key manner.
The three families arrived around the same time, so the Marquis's residence separated the male and female guests to receive them.
Li Rongchuan was too lazy to deal with these things. Seeing that someone had arrived, he simply said something to the Marquis and the noblewoman:
I took them to learn horseback riding.
I'm going to take my three new recruits to the countryside to learn how to ride horses.
We'll eat out and come back for dinner.
As he spoke, he led three people, a carriage, and three horses.
Besides the three new recruits, there was only one person driving the carriage: Xiangzhu from Xiaojingtang and his own servant.
After the carriage reached the outskirts of the city, it was a frozen, snowy landscape...
Apart from these few people, there was no one else out sightseeing!
Mu Huai's teeth chattered from the cold, utterly speechless.
What a handsome guy, he's got no brains!
If they insisted on teaching horseback riding, none of the three horses could be used at the same time, so the only teachers were him and his servant Aji.
Xiao Jingtang definitely needs to be taught by Li Rongchuan himself; no one can take responsibility if problems arise.
Aji then taught Mu Huaisheng or Xiao Qianyan.
Xiao Qianyan actually has some basic knowledge, but Mu Huaisheng is completely clueless.
He taught them for more than two hours, almost breaking his three greenhorns to pieces.
Besides, Xiao Qianyan can already ride by herself and has received praise.
Li Rongchuan's disdain for Xiao Jingtang and Mu Huaisheng was palpable.
"Really!"
I could ride a horse when I was two years old, and by the age of three I could ride a horse at full speed!
Jingtang, you've always been a bit weak since you were little, but now you have to start learning too.
Xiao Huaisheng, you're so old already, how come you learn to ride a horse as slowly as Jingtang!
"Well, at least Xiao Qianyan is somewhat presentable~ sigh!"
Mu Huaisheng internally rolled his eyes so hard they almost flew to the sky:
Do you want to listen to what you're saying?!
In your first lesson, do you want to teach the effect of galloping horses?
Is it possible that you need some talent to do anything, and that you are exceptionally gifted in this area?
Besides, who wants to learn to ride a horse in this cold weather!
Li Rongchuan noticed that it was almost noon, and both Xiao Jingtang and Mu Huaisheng were coughing a bit.
Think about it, one of them was weak when he was a child, and the other wasn't fully recovered yet. At least we taught one of them. Oh well!
They took a few people back and went to find a restaurant to eat.
Xiao Qianyan remained silent as usual, and Xiao Jingtang and Mu Huaisheng both breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Rongchuan led a few people to a luxurious teahouse.
As you enter, a warm and inviting atmosphere greets you.
We ordered a private room, and the waiter warmly led us to a private booth on the second floor.
Two maids immediately came and took the cloaks and outer garments that the group had taken off.
They were neatly stacked, placed on the wall cabinet in the private room, covered with a clean silk cloth, and then retreated in an orderly fashion.
At the same time, a tea master came to serve tea, and the children gave each of them a menu and stood aside to listen to the dishes being prepared.
The six of them ordered eight dishes, and sure enough, every dish was exquisite and delicious, though the price was also high.
Inside the teahouse, some people were eating and listening to music.
The waiter said that there would be Pingtan (a type of storytelling and ballad singing) later, and storytelling and opera in the afternoon.
The shop also offers leaf cards and dice, which can be played from after lunch until dinner.
Indeed, in any era, money and service are directly proportional.