A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Shen Zhixiu was stunned. He only glanced at the prince's car without taking a closer look.

"Who?"

"Su Xiangling from my second uncle's family is in the prince's carriage."

Shen Zhixiu sneered, "There are countless women in the capital who want to enter the East Palace. I am not surprised who is in the prince's carriage."

But Su Qingyu remembered what Su Xiangling showed to Concubine Xian at the lotus banquet that day.

If the second wife of the Su family rises, it will only do her harm but no good. So she still wanted to find out what happened that day and how the prince and Su Xiangling got together.

After the prince entered the city, the city gate quickly became clear. Su Qingyu took a special look and didn't see her second uncle Su Chengyan, feeling slightly disappointed.

This villa of the Shen family is at the foot of the Western Mountain. Not only does it have spring water from the Western Mountain, the garden is also carefully repaired by masters from Jiangnan. It's not as formal as the gardens in the north.

The flowers, gardens, pavilions, waterside pavilions, and pavilions are well-proportioned and have a unique charm.

The Shuiyun Pavilion in the main courtyard is warm in winter and cool in summer, with a small garden behind it. Further back in the garden, hot spring water was diverted and a hot spring pool was built. In front of you is a Jiangnan-style small bridge. Standing on the small bridge, you can see groups of koi carps under the bridge.

This villa has six courtyards. I heard that each courtyard has hot spring water and each has its own style.

It used to be the property of the Shen family, but later Shen Zhixiu often entertained his colleagues and friends here, saying that the mountain spring water in the garden was better for making tea. A few years ago, this garden was assigned to Shen Zhixiu and became his private property.

Shen Zhixiu took Su Qingyu's hand and entered Shuiyun Pavilion, followed by a group of maids and women.

After entering the yard, everyone performed their duties and worked on their own things. Or decorate the house, or boil water to make tea. It's the same as when I was in the Shen family, but I'm happier than when I was in the Shen family. Everywhere he looked, he was full of interest.

Su Qingyu also looked fresh everywhere. When she opened the back window of the main room, she could see an endless sea of ​​colorful flowers.

"I now know what it means to be dazzled. Why did the Third Master bring me here for the first time in such a wonderful place?"

Su Qingyu said half complaining and half joking.

She knew that the Shen family had this villa in the suburbs of Beijing in her previous life, but this was her first time here.

Shen Zhixiu hugged her from behind and rested his chin on the crook of her neck.

"It's my fault. If you like it, we can come here often."

Although Su Qingyu was happy, she also knew that she might not come a few times a year. Whether it's the court or the inner house, there are a lot of things waiting for the couple.

Both of them cherished this hard-won relaxation and stood there holding each other for a long time.

Afterwards, Shen Zhixiu took Su Qingyu for a walk again. When they returned to Shuiyun Pavilion again, lunch had already been served.

There were four simple side dishes: stir-fried spinach, cold lotus root, candied yellow sprouts, and stir-fried Chinese cabbage. The only meat dish was a large bowl of crucian carp and tofu soup.

It was just a few light side dishes, but Su Qingyu's appetite was whetted and she couldn't help but swallow.

He picked up a handful of green spinach and put it into his mouth.

"Third Master, why do you think this spinach tastes better than the one at home?"

Shen Zhixiu smiled fondly, "You are so naughty, this spinach was grown in the vegetable field behind the courtyard. It was fried as soon as it was picked. How can it not be delicious?"

Su Qingyu's eyes lit up, "The food in this other courtyard is so good, I should send some back to my mother." She took another mouthful of lotus root and said, "This lotus root was also dug from the pond in the other courtyard, right? I just saw it."

Shen Zhixiu raised his eyes and looked at Su Qingyu. The smile on her face had not stopped since she arrived at this other courtyard. His Qingqing seemed to be more alive than when he was in the Shen family.

"This courtyard doesn't produce much vegetables, it's just enough for the servants in the garden."

"Is it really that delicious? It's just fresh vegetables."

Shen Zhixiu said and picked up a chopstick of cabbage.

"It's definitely fresher and sweeter than ordinary cabbage."

Su Qingyu wiped her mouth, picked up the soup bowl and drank.

I heard Shen Zhixiu say: "This soup is definitely better than the one in the mansion. It is made from spring water on the mountain. It flows from the same place as the water for making tofu in Huguo Temple."

When Su Qingyu heard this, her thoughts changed and she put down the bowl in her hand.

"Our entire courtyard uses mountain spring water?"

"Yes."

"Water for watering vegetables too?"

Shen Zhixiu nodded, "Yes."

"Third Master, is there any room in the other courtyard? Let's turn it into a vegetable plot and build a greenhouse so we can grow vegetables in winter."

"The vegetables grown with mountain spring water are definitely better than ordinary water. If my mother eats the vegetables grown here all year round, she will live longer."

Shen Zhixiu failed to follow Su Qingyu's thoughts and was stunned for a moment.

"You mean, this dish is delicious because of the mountain spring water?"

Su Qingyu nodded and said: "I think so. My mother also has a dowry village in the suburbs of Beijing. I have also eaten freshly picked vegetables, but they are not so delicious."

Even the Lin family's old house in the suburbs of Beijing is not far from here. But there is no mountain spring water, so there is no such delicious food.

Shen Zhixiu thought about it and felt that what Su Qingyu said made sense, "Madam is right, I will order someone to get it done today."

The vegetables grown were also part of Su Qingyu's filial piety, so he naturally wouldn't stop her.

There were four dishes and a bowl of soup, and the two of them finished everything.

After eating, Su Qingyu leaned on the chair and touched her belly, "This is the best meal I have eaten since marrying into the Shen family."

After thinking about it, he changed his mind and said, "No, it's the most delicious dish I've ever eaten since I was a kid."

This sentence pleased Shen Zhixiu, "Come here, the servant who is waiting in the other courtyard today will be rewarded with two months' salary."

In less than half an hour, the entire other courtyard knew about it. Because of the third lady's compliment, they got two months' monthly payment. Serving Su Qingyu was naturally more meticulous than before.

After lunch, Su Qingyu lay on the deck chair under the tree in the yard, drowsy.

Shen Zhixiu sat on a small stool on the side and peeled lotus seeds for her.

While half asleep and half awake, Su Qingyu suddenly remembered what happened to Su Xiangling and the prince, and sat up suddenly.

"Third Master, can I let my fourth sister come and stay here for two days? Keep me company."

Shen Zhixiu smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? There are many rooms in this courtyard, so it's not like she won't have a place to live when she comes. I happen to have to go back to Beijing often to handle official business, and I'm worried that you won't be interested in being here by yourself during the day."

While talking, a lotus seed was stuffed into Su Qingyu's mouth.

Su Qingyu rocked the recliner and watched the mottled tree shadows above her head sway. The word "happiness" suddenly came to mind at this moment.

An hour later, people sent by Shen Zhixiu took Su Shunci into the other courtyard.

Also coming with her was Lin Wuchen, the third young master of the Lin family.

"Third cousin, why are you here?"

Su Qingyu was a little surprised.

Lin Wuchen was wearing a light blue narrow-waisted brocade robe and holding a silk folding fan in his hand. If you don't know him, you will definitely think that he is a noble son from a scholarly family.

Lin Wuchen raised his eyebrows when Su Qingyu asked.

"You are so biased. Why do you only think of calling me fourth cousin when it's such a nice place?"