Chapter 61 Stepmother Difficulty 26
It turns out that hares are not that easy to catch.

Rabbits are very clever. Before anyone gets close, they will be so startled that they don't know where to go.

Xiao Yue and Xiao Yichen scratched their heads with sweat, but they didn't catch a single rabbit.

Instead, Du Ming shot a few pheasants.

They are used to going up the mountain, and their hands are relatively accurate. Although pheasants are difficult to catch, it is not a problem in their hands.

Tang Xin picked a lot of mushrooms and even fungus, which she was quite satisfied with.

Seeing that the two of them were dejected, he couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm not prepared this time. I'll come back next time when I have the chance."

"It's getting late. Let's go back and let them catch some fish. Let's grill the fish for today."

Tang Xin's words immediately made the two of them energetic again. Xiao Yue jumped to Tang Xin's side, "How to bake?"

No one dislikes eating.

"You'll know then." Tang Xin smiled.

The fish caught must be fresh. After going down the mountain, Xiao Yue and Xiao Yichen were not tired and followed them to see the fish.

Taking advantage of this time, Tang Xin asked someone to set up a stove in the backyard, and when it was almost ready, he lit the fire again.

Ask Dongtao to take down the things they brought from the carriage and put them directly on the stove.

This is an iron grid specially used for baking things.

Before the fish was completely cooked, Tang Xin cut two eggplants and grilled them.

She also asked the kitchen to chop a lot of garlic, and she used it to adjust it. When the eggplants were almost ready, she pounced on them, and the aroma of garlic suddenly filled the entire backyard.

Xiao Yichen and Xiao Yue were actually hungry for a long time. Now that they came back satisfied after watching people fishing for fish, their noses were filled with the fragrance and they couldn't control their saliva.

"Mom, when can we eat it?" Xiao Yue looked at it eagerly, feeling that she could eat a cow at this moment.

Xiao Yue's maid Chun Yu looked at her eldest daughter with difficulty. Why did she think that since the relationship between the eldest daughter and the eldest lady had improved, she had become a foodie?
But the smell was really good, and she couldn't stand it.

Tang Xin smiled and asked Dongtao to take out the sweet potatoes that had been stuffed under the stove so that the two of them could eat them separately.

This was buried from the beginning, so it shouldn't be burned for too long, otherwise it would turn into charcoal.

Although the shell of the sweet potato was very dark, when it was broken open, the sweet smell immediately made their stomachs rumble.

Xiao Yue and Xiao Yichen's ears were a little red. They didn't care about anything at the moment. They took the sweet potatoes peeled by the maids and ate them eagerly.

The fish was quickly taken care of. Dongtao didn't let Tang Xin take action this time. Instead, she took Tang Xin's place and asked Tang Xin to point out when to sprinkle the fish.

The two of them quickly finished one sweet potato each, and looked eagerly at the freshly baked eggplant.

Tang Xin asked someone to bring the plate and chopsticks, put the eggplant on the plate, and then let the two of them eat.

Next to me, Lady Zhuangtou has brought out fresh mushroom soup, as well as the local chickens that were just slaughtered today, paired with mushrooms from the mountains, not to mention how fragrant it is.

When they were halfway through eating, the fish was grilled and served on the table. Tang Xin reminded them to be careful with the fish and didn't ask them again.

She only ate one bite of the grilled fish, but drank a lot of mushroom soup.

After all, they are freshly picked mushrooms and they taste very delicious.

They ate and drank until mid-afternoon before setting off back to the capital.

Xiao Yichen only has one day off from his studies, and will go to study early tomorrow morning.

If you want a long vacation, it’s during the Chinese New Year.

The three of them were quite satisfied with this trip to the villa. Although it was already dark when they returned to the capital, their whole bodies were filled with a pleasant smell.When they got home, they first greeted the old lady. The old lady looked at the three people's expressions and knew they were having fun outside, so she didn't say anything.

After everyone left, the old lady muttered to Nanny Wu, "Tell me, it would be great if they were mother and son."

"Old madam, please relax, I think our eldest lady has a plan in mind." Aunt Wu said with a smile, "I can see that the eldest lady and the eldest young master both like this eldest lady."

The old lady sighed, "I don't know where the kid Jingyun has gone? If he were here, the family would be in harmony."

There has been no news about Jamel Xiao, which has always been on the old lady's mind.

She always felt that her son was still alive, and she didn't give up. She kept asking people to look for him, but there was no news.

"Old madam, even if there is no news, it is good news. Please relax, the Marquis is sure that good people will die in their youth. Isn't the Emperor also sending people to find the Marquis?"

Aunt Wu advised, "When the Marquis comes back, you can really take care of yourself."

The old lady was amused by what she said, "Yes, it seems that Xin Niang is getting along well with her sister and brother."

Days passed, and soon the end of the year was coming.

The end of the year is Tang Xin's busiest time. Almost all the courses in ethnic studies have been stopped, and the masters have to go back to celebrate the New Year.

The first one to suspend classes was the women's side. As soon as classes were suspended, Xiao Yue was recruited by Tang Xin to work as a coolie.

Although she complained in words, she was very effective in action.

Now using the method taught by Tang Xin, she can calculate the accounts quickly and accurately, which is a big help.

This also made Tang Xin sigh, "I have a young girl in my family. As expected, children's brains are very flexible and they can learn quickly."

These words made Xiao Yue hold back her lips, but she quickly restrained herself.

After working hard for many days, all the accounts were finally reconciled. Tang Xin followed the previously set rules and received a thick red seal for doing well. This made the stewards extremely happy.

Even Xiao Yue got a share.

She held the red seal in her hand and was very surprised, "Why do I still have it?"

"Everyone who does something has it. You have the greatest credit this time, so naturally you are indispensable."

Tang Xin smiled as Xiao Yue's face changed from surprise to happiness, "You can rest starting tomorrow, let's go play."

"If you want to go out for a walk, you can ask your little sisters to go out with you. Don't be stingy when you go out."

"I know, it's embarrassing." Xiao Yue skipped away and made a face at Tang Xin.

Tang Xin shook his head with a smile and stretched. This year has come to an end.

Although the Marquis of Yongding disappeared without a trace this year, the old lady's seniority was there, and many relatives who had not left the service came to pay New Year's greetings.

This time, not only Tang Xin, but also Wu Chun'e and Shen Yuxue were too busy to touch the floor.

Several sisters-in-law came to greet me. My mouth was dry and I finally found time to sit down and rest.

Even Shen Yuxue rarely looked upright, wishing she could slump in the chair.

Every Chinese New Year is like a war, with no free time at all.

This year, there is Tang Xin who can help share the burden. In previous years, there were only Wu Chun'e and Shen Yuxue. They wish they could grow more legs and hands.

The three of them were sitting in their seats. You looked at me, I looked at you, and they all chuckled. Before they could speak, they saw people crawling in, their voices trembling with excitement, "Hang... Mr. Hou is back. .”

(End of this chapter)

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