Lord, I heard that you are bent? [rebirth]

After roughly turning Zhuangzi around, several people returned to the main courtyard.

"The beams of the house are basically replaced. They are either mothed or rotten, but we dare not live in them. There is no need to buy brick walls, and the old ones can continue to be used. But more tiles need to be bought."

Duan Hongjin nodded: "Uncle An, you can let it go and make it better. I plan to live here permanently in the future."

Manager An raised his head in doubt: "Master, is he going to live here?"

"Well, it is estimated that more people will live here in the future, so you can repair it according to the standard of the mansion."

Manager An was very surprised.

But the master must have his reasons for making such a decision, he just needs to obey the orders.

He looked away and flipped through the notebook in his hand: "So, in addition to transplanting flowers and trees, clearing weeds, and cleaning lake mud, we also need to arrange for the carvings and lacquering of the corridors. We have to send more craftsmen from the mansion. In addition, the furniture It also needs to be added slowly.”

Duan Hongjin nodded: "Is there a stream nearby?"

Guanshi An didn't know much about the situation here, so he looked at Guanshi Li.

Li Guanshi hurriedly replied: "Master, yes, although the stream is not big, it is continuous throughout the year."

"That's good." Duan Hongjin turned to Manager An, "Uncle An, let's dig the lake in this village to the stream outside, so that you don't have to clean it up all day, and if you don't pay attention, it will easily stink. Make the flow direction better and plant some water along the way." Fruit trees or something."

Manager An nodded: "Sure, I'll let the craftsman figure it out later."

"Hmm." Duan Hongjin thought for a while, "Is the farmland around here all under my name?"

"Master, yes, there are 110 acres in total, including 24 acres of good paddy fields, [-] acres of dry fields, and [-] acres of sandy fields." Steward Li paused, and took the initiative to report, "In addition, the first one behind Zhuangzi Xiaoshantou is also in our mansion, and it mainly grows golden shredded jujubes and pears."

Duan Hongjin nodded: "I'll look around in the next few days. I'll leave the matter in the Zhuangzi to you. Uncle An, you can do whatever you want. If you can't decide, just wait until I come back at night."

Manager An promised: "Who does the master need to bring along? The old slave can make arrangements."

"No need, I will take the guards with me, and these Dashan will arrange."

"Okay, then Linglan and the others will stay in the village. Lingmei and Linglan take turns going to bed at night, and Tingtao and Tingfeng are also in the yard. Master can tell them if there is anything to do." Steward An turned to Niu Dashan, "Captain Niu can live in the courtyard next to it, and the rest of the guards have already settled in. If the master has any orders, it is only a courtyard wall away, which is closer."

Niu Dashan nodded expressionlessly.

Anyway, it has always been like this, no matter how close he is, there is still a courtyard wall and two courtyards separated.

If the master has a wife in the future, I'm afraid it will be even further away.

He felt a dull pain in his heart.

Duan Hongjin frowned: "Let Lingmei and Linglan live in the shelter."

"Master, if you don't like Lingmei and the others, then you can let Tingtao Tingfeng go to the night."

"My lord doesn't need someone to be on duty at night, just listen to Tingtao and Tingfeng and continue to listen to orders in the yard."

"Master, how can you leave people by your side?" Manager An disagreed.

Duan Hongjin waved at Manager Li, telling him to leave first, and then coughed lightly: "Let Dashan stay on duty at night, he has to get used to it." He explained with a guilty conscience, "I'm going to go on a long trip in a while, and I won't It is convenient to bring a maid."

Niu Dashan looked up at him with burning eyes.

"Master is going on a long trip?" Manager An hesitated, "Can't you take Ting Tao and the others with you then?"

"No, the journey is long and dangerous, and it would be a burden to take them with you." Duan Hongjin flatly refused.

"Dangerous?" Manager An was a little anxious, "Since you know, why does the master need to take the risk himself? Why don't you arrange for someone to go?"

Duan Hongjin shook his head: "It's a very important matter, I have to go in person. Besides, it's not a life-threatening risk, Dashan and others are enough. It's just inconvenient to bring servants along."

After hearing this, the security manager gave up and returned to the original topic: "In this case, let... wait, Captain Niu still needs to be responsible for your safety during the day. If he is on duty at night, I am afraid it will be too tiring. Besides, I don't know Is Captain Niu willing? Or let other guards take part in the rotation?"

"It doesn't matter." Niu Dashan replied a little hastily, "The subordinate is willing, and there is no need for others to take turns."

Seeing him speak so fast for the first time, Duan Hongjin couldn't stop laughing secretly, with hesitation on his face: "Although I don't get up often at night, as the captain, Dashan really has a heavy responsibility, why don't we let the other guards take turns?"

Manager An followed suit and nodded: "This is the best way. Bring more guards so that those on duty won't be too tired. It's safer to go out."

Seeing their discussion so far, Niu Dashan felt sad.

Duan Hongjin coughed lightly again, covering his mouth with a smile, and was delighted by his rare emotional expression, but put on a troubled look on his face: "But I only trust Dashan. If other people come into my room, I'm afraid they will can not fall asleep."

Manager An also frowned: "Then what should I do..."

Niu Dashan's eyes lit up when he heard Duan Hongjin's words: "Since the master doesn't get up often, the subordinates don't need to stay up all night. Besides, martial arts practitioners are alert, as long as the master wakes up, the subordinates will be able to react immediately. I promise that it will not affect the guards during the day."

Duan Hongjin squinted at him: "Really?"

Niu Dashan's always calm and deep eyes were rarely filled with joy: "Return to the master, seriously."

Manager An thought for a while: "Master, why don't you try it. Anyway, it will still be in the village. Even if Captain Niu is tired, it won't hinder anything."

Duan Hongjin put on a reluctant look: "Okay then." Then wrinkled his nose, "Then Dashan, you have to learn to help me dress and freshen up."

"Yes. This subordinate is willing to share the master's worries."

Duan Hongjin stretched out his hand and patted his arm: "Thank you for your hard work." Then he told Steward An, "Uncle An, Da Shan is going to be the head of the guards and serve him closely. It's hard work after all. Let him follow along with you during this period of time." Let me have dinner together, let the kitchen do more when cooking. He may be eating." At the end, I still didn't forget to make a joke.

Manager An looked relieved: "Hey, the master is kind."

Hearing this, Duan Hongjin felt a little guilty.

Manager An didn't pay attention, and then talked about the arrangement: "Then Captain Niu lives in the corner room or directly sleeps on the outer couch?"

"Let's lie down on the couch, so as not to be too far away. Dashan is too busy paying attention to the movement in my room, so I can't sleep well." Duan Hongjin raised his eyebrows and smiled at Niu Dashan.

Manager An nodded: "Then I'll get people to get things ready later." Bedding or something.

Seeing that the decision was made, Niu Dashan stopped talking and let them arrange.

He is already satisfied to be able to serve his master close by.

After the manager of security retreated, Duan Hongjin stared at Niu Dashan, and said in a vicious voice, "It's really not easy for me to punish you. If you dare to serve inappropriately, just wait for me!"

"Yes." Niu Dashan replied, "Master, are you coaxing Uncle An about the trip in a while?"

"Of course it's true." Duan Hongjin rolled his eyes at him, "This arrangement can not only punish you for twelve hours non-stop, but also prepare for future trips." You can also take the opportunity to get close, cultivate relationships, and so on. Three wins. "Master is so smart!" He said triumphantly.

"Yes. Master is wise." Niu Dashan naturally would not refute him.

Because lunch was used late, the dinner of the two of them was simply used.

After dinner, Duan Hongjin found a miscellaneous journal on the bookshelf, nestled on the couch in the main room—the place where Niu Dashan would rest next—and read the book contentedly.

Niu Dashan was rushed to wash and change by him early.

After driving the carriage for a long time, Niu Dashan's black coat and brown body turned gray.

It's just that he doesn't despise him!

He will be resting later, of course he has to clean up, otherwise how will he serve him later?

Although holding the book, Duan Hongjin's thoughts had already flown to Niu Dashan.

Thinking of the sturdy figure hidden under the clothes, he...

Lifting up his wide cuffs and slapping his hot cheeks, Duan Hongjin spit on himself secretly.

"Master." Niu Dashan walked in without a sound.

"Huh?" Duan Hongjin came back to his senses in an instant, the blush on his face couldn't have been more obvious in the candlelight as bright as day.

Niu Dashan was stunned for a moment, his voice was low, with a trace of imperceptible tenderness: "Master, the hot water is ready, it's time to wash and rest."

"Oh." Duan Hongjin closed the book obediently, put it aside, put down his legs, and put on his shoes: "Are you ready for a change of clothes?"

"Ready." Niu Dashan paused, swallowed, "Do you want your subordinates to wait for you to take a bath?"

Duan Hongjin waved his hand: "No need!" Afraid he would think too much, he hurriedly answered, "In the past, I didn't like others to wait for me to take a bath. You just wait outside."

Hearing what he said, Niu Dashan's aura became softer.

Duan Hongjin felt a little uncomfortable being watched by him, coughed a few times, then turned around and walked in.

The layout of this main room is well-regulated, with the main hall in the middle for receiving guests, and to the east is a small study and living room, where Niu Dashan rests at night on the couch, and beyond that is the master bedroom. .

To the west of the main hall is a small flower hall, where daily meals are served.

The west corner room beyond is the private warehouse in the main courtyard.

As for Tingtao and Tingfeng, they are located in the West Wing outside.

Duan Hongjin walked into the ear room, only seeing the lingering mist through the screen.

Going around the screen and waving the mist away, he saw that only half of the tub was filled with heat.

"Big—ah!" He turned his head, and was immediately taken aback by the tall figure behind him, and couldn't help feeling slightly annoyed, "Why are you running in here?!" It was so scary!

"...This subordinate knows his mistake." Niu Dashan readily admitted his mistake, and it seemed that he had to step up his pace next time, so as not to scare him, "This is the first time this subordinate has done these things, so I need to trouble the master to watch over them."

After all, without waiting for Duan Hongjin's reply, he leaned over and picked up the hot water from the wooden bucket on the ground and poured it into the bathtub.

Seeing that it was almost done, he stopped: "Master, try to see if the water temperature is suitable."

Duan Hongjin raised his eyebrows, stretched out his hand to stir it, then retracted: "It's hotter."

Niu Dashan poured half a bucket into it again: "How?"

Duan Hongjin tried again: "It's ok." After a pause, "Go out, I will call you if something happens."

"Yes." Niu Dashan put down the barrel and pushed it out, his footsteps were unusually messy.