Li Shao took a day off that day. After breakfast, he took Zhao Ye and the two children to a famous peony garden on the outskirts of the capital.

It is said that all varieties of peonies that can be seen and not seen on the market can be found in this peony garden, and the garden does not have a particularly elegant name, it is just called Peony Garden.

It is rumored that the boss behind the Peony Garden is Prince An Jing Xiangkang. Jing Xiangkang is the fifth son of the late emperor. He is a pleasure-loving person who is obsessed with all kinds of new things all day long and ignores all state affairs.

This garden was built when he was fascinated by peonies and asked people to collect all the peony varieties in the world.

But later I developed other new hobbies and paid less attention to this garden. But I thought it would be a pity to leave such a beautiful scenery here without anyone appreciating it, so I opened it to the public.

During the peony blooming season every year, a reservation system is adopted, allowing people who have made reservations to view the flowers during a fixed time period. There are also restrictions on the number of people allowed to enter to prevent too many people from entering and affecting the viewing experience.

And you can't enjoy this beautiful scenery for free, the entrance fee is quite a lot of money.

There is only one rule to follow after entering the peony garden, which is not to harm any plant or tree in the garden.

The garden also sells some cakes and teas made from peonies, which are also very expensive.

However, every year when the peonies bloom, the wealthy families in Beijing have to make reservations.

Especially those wives and husbands of officials, young ladies and young men, if anyone went in to visit this year, they would have to show off when chatting.

When Zhao Ye heard about the peony garden, she wanted to see it very much. Li Shao naturally wanted to fulfill his wife's little wish, so he went there immediately after taking a day off.

Sitting in the carriage, the two children chattered non-stop while looking at the scenery outside through the window.

Zhao Ye also said to Li Shao excitedly: "My husband, I heard that the peonies in the peony garden are very beautiful, and many of them are rare varieties that can't be seen outside."

"The most peculiar and beautiful one is the dark blue peony. It is said that it looks like a green dragon lying in an ink pool, so it is named the Green Dragon Lying in the Ink Pool. We must take a good look at it today!"

When Zhao Ye spoke, his mouth was pouting and his beautiful big eyes seemed to be shining. Li Shao was also infected by his emotions and suddenly began to look forward to this so-called peony garden.

He smiled and said, "You have done your homework. You have found out what kinds of flowers there are."

Zhao Ye sniffed and laughed, "Of course! In addition to the beautiful peonies in the garden, there are also peony crystal cakes, peony flower cakes, and peony tea... We can try them all when the time comes."

Before Li Shao could finish his words, the two brothers who were talking excitedly nearby heard what Zhao Ye said, came over and started shouting.

"Yes, I want to eat Peony Crystal Cake!"

"Daddy said it's delicious and other snack shops don't sell it."

"And there's scented tea, which is fragrant and different from the one at home."

In fact, what the two said was what Zhao Ye told them. Although they had never seen or eaten it, the two brothers described it as if they had really tasted it.

Li Shao smiled and rubbed their heads. "I was wondering why you two were so happy when you heard that you were going to the Peony Garden. It turns out you were going there for the food."

"No way! We went there to enjoy the flowers. Mr. Sun heard that you and Daddy were going to take us to the peony garden today, so he gave us a special homework. We are required to write a poem based on what we saw and heard today after we go back!" Li Han corrected them. They didn't come out today just to play but also to eat.

After hearing what he said, Li Jin also remembered this matter, and threw himself into Li Shao's arms, saying coquettishly: "Dad, Dad, Brother Jin doesn't want to write poetry."

"Hahaha, if our brother Jin doesn't want to write, then don't write. Dad will go talk to Mr. Sun." How could Li Shao resist the coquettish behavior of his precious brother?

"Husband!!~" Zhao Ye's eyes immediately popped up.

"Brother Ye, if the child doesn't like it, don't let him..."

"Husband! I don't ask Brother Jin to learn to be a good writer in the future, but he is still young now, how can he not do the homework assigned by the teacher!"

It’s true, seeing Zhao Ye’s stern face and scolding people, Li Shao felt a little scared.

He immediately softened "spinelessly", "Okay, okay, it's all my fault, don't be angry, Brother Ye."

Then he immediately said to Li Jin in his arms: "Brother Jin, your father is right. You must not only do the homework assigned by the teacher, but also do it well."

Li Jin wanted to continue to act coquettishly, but Li Shao said in a very principled manner this time: "It's no use for you to act coquettishly with me. You must do your homework well, little guy!" Then he rubbed his head hard again.

Then he came up to Zhao Ye and massaged his arms and legs attentively.

Li Jin, who was left aside, had no choice but to pout and accept it.

Li Han, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but sneer. It would not work if his silly brother said in front of his father that he would not do his homework. And his father always listened to him in everything. He didn't know how to say it behind his father's back. What a fool!

In fact, Zhao Ye was not really angry at all. He just had a stern face to prevent Jin Ge'er from thinking about not doing his homework. With Li Shao's flattery, the two of them soon became close to each other again.

At this moment, Zhao Ye suddenly thought of Su Cen again, and sighed, saying, "Hey! Originally, it was Brother Cen who told me about this peony garden before. Now the Sixth Prince has gone to the border. Brother Cen doesn't say anything, but how can he not be worried? He is not in the mood to go out and play. I hope the Bodhisattva will bless the Sixth Prince to come back safely."

Li Shao gently stroked his back and comforted him: "He is a prince after all. Even if he goes to the border, he will command from the rear and will not go to the front line to fight the enemy. What danger can there be? Don't think about it. Just have fun when you go out to play."

"Uh-huh."

....

Soon the family arrived at the Peony Garden. The person in charge of reception invited them into the garden, gave them a brief introduction to the entire layout of the garden and then left, allowing them to tour the garden freely and just ask for instructions if they needed anything.

After entering the garden, the whole family couldn't help but exclaim that this peony garden is truly worthy of its name, and that beautiful alone is not enough to describe it.

This is a world of peonies, with peonies blooming one by one and in clusters.

Red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow...almost all colors of peonies can be found here.

Zhao Ye also saw the green dragon lying in the ink pool that he had been longing for. It was no exaggeration at all. It really looked like a green dragon lying in the ink pool. It was really magical.

In addition to the peonies, the architectural layout of the entire garden is also beautiful, with carefully planned paths winding and twisting like the veins drawn for this sea of ​​flowers.

There are also various exquisite pavilions for people to rest scattered throughout the area. Each pavilion is equipped with tables and benches. When you are tired, you can sit down, sip scented tea, eat snacks and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The various snacks and scented teas made from peony flowers do have a unique flavor. Zhao Ye particularly likes this peony garden. The whole family played here for most of the day before preparing to go home.

On the way back, the two children started to make a fuss. Seeing that the weather outside was so good and the grass was so vast, they wanted to fly kites.

Thinking that it was still early and there were kites flying in the carriage, Li Shao and his wife agreed, and the two children happily and excitedly flew kites again.

However, as Li Jin was flying his kite, the string suddenly broke. The kite flew away quickly and disappeared in an instant.

"Ah! My kite! Dad! My kite ran away!" Li Jin shouted anxiously.

"Master, husband, let me go find a kite for Young Master Jin." Li Jiu said as he looked in the direction the kite flew away.

Although Li Jiu is good at martial arts, he doesn't know where the kite has flown to, so it's not easy to find it.

Zhao Ye thought for a moment and said, "Don't look for it anymore. We can't even see the shadow of the kite. Who knows where it has gone?"

"Brother Jin, let's go back later and daddy will buy you a new one, okay?"

"No! No! I just want my little fish kite. It's the first kite you bought for me, Daddy. I don't want any other!" Li Jin shouted loudly.

Zhao Ye didn't expect Jin Ge'er to react so strongly, but seeing the childish look, he kept shouting: "This is the first kite you gave me, don't you value it?"

For a moment he didn't know how to respond.

At this time, Li Shiyi said, "Master, why don't you let me and Li Jiu go together? It will be faster for two of us to find the kite. We must find it for Master Jin..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Shao, "Okay, no need for you, I'll go find a kite for Brother Jin, it'll be faster."

"Yes, master." Naturally they all listened to Li Shao.

Then Li Shao squatted down and pinched Li Jin's cheeks, "Dad will find it for you. Stop pouting and smile."

"Dad, can we really find it?"

"Of course. Has Dad ever lied to you? Has he ever boasted?"

"No!" Li Jin shook his head. Dad always does what he says.

"But, Brother Jin, was it right to talk to your father like that just now?"

Under Li Shao's deep gaze, Li Jin lowered his head and whispered, "No."

"What should we do?"

"Dad, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have spoken to you so loudly." Li Jin looked at Zhao Ye and apologized in a low voice.

"It's okay, Jin'er, Daddy doesn't blame you." Zhao Ye smiled and rubbed his little head. How could he be angry with his child over such a small matter.

Li Jin immediately threw herself into Zhao Ye's arms, acting affectionately and coquettishly.

Seeing that Li Shao really planned to go alone, Zhao Ye couldn't help but say, "Husband, I don't even know where the kite has flown to. How are you going to find it by yourself? Otherwise, ask Li Jiu and the others to go with you."

"No need, Brother Ye, I saw where the kite went, I can go faster alone, you all wait for me, I'll be back soon."

"When I'm not around, you guys must protect the three of them."

"Yes! Master."

After saying this, Li Shao quickly walked away.

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