Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 498 Father and Son Maintenance

Then, she turned around and placed a bowl of fish porridge and a small steamed bun with flower petals and gold thread in front of Pei Jingyang.

Before that, she had secretly asked the old people in the mansion about it. She knew that Pei Jingyang liked to eat fish and salty breakfast, which was very similar to Rong Jin.

A bowl of Eight Treasures Rice Porridge and a bowl of Emerald Sugar Cake were placed in front of Mrs. Han. Mrs. Han liked to eat slightly sweet food in the morning.

Looking at the fragrant rice porridge and sugar cakes in front of Madam Han, Pei Jingyang said again, "Okay, Lei'er, sit down and eat together."

Hua Lei looked at Pei Jingyang, then at Madam Han's expression, and hesitated. On her first day as a new daughter-in-law, even though her father-in-law and Rong Jin were backing her up, she was too embarrassed to sit down directly before her mother-in-law spoke.

Even if he was just pretending, he had to leave an impression of filial piety to his mother-in-law. After all, he had to save face for Rong Jin.

"Sister Hua, please sit down and eat with us. Father and mother are both open-minded people, and Nanny Li and the others will also do these things." Seeing Hua Lei hesitant, Rong Jin praised Madam Han.

While pulling out the chair next to him, he said to Hua Lei, "After eating, we have to go to our grandparents' yard later. Maybe our grandparents are waiting for you too." Rong Jin added meaningfully.

Madam Han looked at Rong Jin, then at Hua Lei, and said slowly, "Sit down and eat together."

"Thank you, father, and thank you, mother." Hua Lei then pretended to be obedient and docile, nodded, and sat on the chair that Rong Jin pulled out.

A plate of three-fresh wontons and a stack of crystal shrimp dumplings were placed in front of Hua Lei. "Sister Hua, my mother's small kitchen is very good at cooking. Try these shrimp dumplings and see if they are delicious?" Rong Jin said slowly.

As he spoke, he placed another serving of mandarin duck bean paste buns in front of his mother and said, "Mom, you like sweet food. This mandarin duck bun looks good. Please eat more."

She took the same bowl of fish porridge as Pei Jingyang and started eating it elegantly.

Madam Han glanced at her son, nodded, and said gently, "Okay, you should eat more too. Why have you lost weight recently? Are you too tired?" As she spoke, she placed a portion of nourishing sea cucumber stew that was originally prepared for Pei Jingyang in front of Rong Jin.

"Thank you, mother. I haven't lost weight, it's just that my robe fits me better today." Rong Jin took the sea cucumber stew pot without hesitation and placed it to his left hand.

Looking at Pei Jingyang and Madam Han, Hua Lei picked up a shrimp dumpling and put it into her mouth. It tasted really good. The filling should be made of fresh river shrimp chopped into meat paste.

Hua Lei picked up a crystal shrimp dumpling and placed it on the plate in front of Rong Jin. She said softly, "Mother's crystal shrimp dumplings are really delicious and fresh. You should try them too."

"Thank you, Sister Hua." Rong Jin smiled and put the shrimp dumplings into his mouth. He opened the lid of the sea cucumber stew pot and began to eat slowly, completely ignoring the glare from Pei Jingyang who was sitting opposite him.

Looking at the eye contact between the father and son, Hualei smiled secretly, lowered her head, and ate her breakfast quietly. Madam Han was indeed a meticulous host. Every dish on the table was delicious and fragrant.

Unconsciously, Hua Lei had eaten a lot. Seeing Hua Lei put down the chopsticks in her hand, Rong Jin held Hua Lei's body and was about to speak.

Pei Jingyang, who was sitting at the top, spoke first, and said to the maid waiting on the side, "Bai Shao, bring some water for Madam to wash her hands."

The maid who was waiting on the side hurriedly brought the basin of water to Madam Han. Pei Jingyang turned around and asked Hua Lei.

"Lei'er, are you in a hurry? If not, come with me to the study. I have made a list of the supplies that Mobei will need next, and I want you to help me arrange it." Pei Jingyang said with a smile.

Hualei, who was about to get up to bring water to Madam Han to wash her hands, was pressed by Rong Jin and remained sitting there. Hearing Pei Jingyang's question, she nodded and said, "Don't worry, don't worry. I'll ask Qinglu to tell grandpa and grandma."

"Okay, come with me, Jin'er." Pei Jingyang wiped his hands and stood up. At the same time, he said to Madam Han.

"Madam, if you are tired, you can go and rest. If you need anything, ask the maid to help you. I will ask Lei'er to arrange the things at hand."

Madam Han looked at Pei Jingyang, stood up, and gently told Rong Jin to take care of his health. Then she turned around, walked past Bai Shao who was holding the basin of water, and left without even washing her hands.

Hua Lei glared at Rong Jin, feeling somewhat helpless. Occasionally, she could bring a basin of water to wash her mother-in-law's hands and pretend to be filial.

But, this father and son... Oh, forget it, forget it, it's all for my own good, I have to accept this favor. So, Rong Jin and I followed Pei Jingyang to the study.

Pei Jingyang's study was very big, and the rectangular desk inside was also very large. As soon as Hua Lei sat down at the bottom, Pei Jingyang handed her a list.

On the one hand, he was afraid that his wife would deliberately embarrass Hua Lei, and on the other hand, he did have something to do with Hua Lei. Although this matter did not have to be said right after breakfast, when the crystal shrimp dumplings were still stuck in his neck.

Hua Lei took the list and took a quick look. The quantity was much more than the previous times. However, since her farm had been prepared in advance, it was not difficult to get everything ready.

"Father, do you want to take the goods to Mobei by land, or do you want me to send it there alone by boat?" When it comes to business, Hua Lei is unambiguous.

"If possible, you still need to send it by ship. Otherwise, it will take too long to carry so many goods on the road." Pei Jingyang said as he sat at the top.

"Okay, then I'll ask Qinghong to deliver the list to the farm later. We can set off in about three to four days." Hua Lei put the list into her sleeve pocket.

"Okay. Also, Lei'er, Jin'er's grandfather said that the court will build a prefecture in Mobei next. You once suggested that our mansion buy some land and shops when the time comes.

However, the new state capital has not been established yet. It is too early to buy land and shops now, right? After all, it is still a wasteland. "Pei Jingyang, who has always been more focused on the military camp, does not seem to be as proficient in business as the old Marquis Pei.

"Father, my suggestion is to buy a shop in the small town of Mobei first. It would be best if it is in a good location so that you can open a restaurant or inn in the future."

Seeing Pei Jingyang's confused expression, Hua Lei explained, "The court is going to build a new prefecture, and they will definitely send a group of officials from Shangjing City to organize and arrange various affairs, and it will definitely take a long time.