The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 176 Family Harmony

That morning, the sun rose early, and the sunlight shone through the lush branches and leaves in the courtyard of the marquis's mansion, casting patches of light on the ground.

Yunxi got up before dawn as usual, and with the help of her maid, she dressed up and thought of taking a stroll in the garden.

As soon as she stepped into the garden, she saw Li Wan and Lin Shi having fun beside the flowers.

Li Wan was wearing a pink dress with a light green ribbon tied around her waist that swayed with her movements, making her figure look even more graceful.

Look at Lin Shi again, she is wearing a goose yellow dress, with small pearl flowers pinned on her two buns, jumping around, exuding a playful spirit.

"Sister, look how beautiful this flower is!" Lin Shi said as she reached out and picked a gorgeous peony. With a smile on her face and her eyes narrowed into slits, she hurriedly handed it to Li Wan.

Li Wan frowned, took two quick steps to Lin Shi, raised her hand and patted Lin Shi's hand, saying, "You crazy girl, why are you so rude? Don't pick flowers casually. These are displayed in the mansion for people to see."

Lin Shi was clapped, but she didn't get angry. She just pouted, stamped her feet, and said coquettishly, "Sister, I'll pick this one. Look, it's so beautiful."

As he said this, he moved the flowers in his hand closer to Li Wan.

Li Wan stepped back and glared at Lin Shi, "Not even one. The rules of the mansion cannot be broken."

Lin Shi curled her lips and muttered softly, "Sister, you're so stingy."

When Li Wan heard this, she reached out and tapped Lin Shi's forehead. "Girl, what nonsense are you talking about? This has nothing to do with being stingy."

Lin Shi snorted, threw the flowers in her hand to the ground, turned her head away and stopped looking at Li Wan.

Li Wan patted Lin Shi's hand lightly and scolded her, "Girl, don't pick flowers casually. These are for viewing in the mansion."

Lin Shi stuck out her tongue and said, "Oh, sister, I know I was wrong."

Li Wan snorted, rolled her eyes at her and said, "Do you know you're wrong?

Don’t act so recklessly next time!"

Yunxi walked forward and said with a smile, "You two sisters are getting along better and better."

Li Wan and Lin Shi quickly turned around and said respectfully, "Madam, how are you?"

Yunxi waved her hand and said, "Stop being so polite and walk around the garden together."

As they spoke, Yunxi walked in front, and Li Wan and Lin Shi followed behind, looking at the flowers in the garden as they walked.

Li Wan glanced at Lin Shi and whispered, "Girl, don't cause me any trouble again."

Lin Shi blinked, pulled Li Wan's arm and shook it, "Sister, I promise I won't."

As they walked, they ran into Li Rui and Li Yi. Li Rui was wearing a blue brocade robe with a jade pendant hanging from his waist. His face was filled with a sunny smile. When he saw Yunxi, he quickly clasped his fists and saluted, "Madam."

Li Yi, wearing a simple and elegant long gown and holding a book, bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Madam."

Li Rui quickly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Madam, the weather is really nice today, perfect for a walk."

Yunxi nodded, "Where are you two going?"

Li Yi replied, "Madam, I was just about to go to the study to review my lessons, but Li Rui insisted on asking me to accompany him to the garden first."

Li Rui scratched his head and grinned, "I just saw that you were studying hard all day, so I wanted you to relax."

Li Yi shook his head and said helplessly: "You, you just love to play."

Li Rui raised his eyebrows. "Studying also requires a balance between work and rest, right?"

Yunxi smiled and said, "You two brothers have a good relationship."

Li Rui chuckled and said, "Of course, Li Yi and I are brothers."

Lin Shi interrupted, "Brother Li Rui, you only know how to play and not study hard."

Li Rui glared at her and said, "Little girl, what do you know?"

Everyone continued walking forward while chatting and laughing.

Li Wan saw a newly opened flower and reached out to pick it, but Yunxi quickly said, "Don't move. Leave it for everyone to see."

Li Wan withdrew her hand embarrassedly and said with a blushing face, "Madam, I forgot for a moment."

Li Rui came over and said, "This flower is really beautiful."

Li Yi said on the side: "No matter how beautiful it is, you can't pick it casually."

Li Rui curled his lips and said, "I know, nerd."

Lin Shi covered her mouth and laughed secretly. Li Rui saw it and pretended to hit her. Lin Shi quickly hid behind Li Wan and poked her head out, "Brother Li Rui is bullying me."

At this time, a noise was heard in the distance. Yunxi and others walked towards the sound and saw a group of maids and servants gathered together.

Yunxi asked, "What's going on?"

A maid replied, "Madam, the chef is teaching the servants how to cook."

Yunxi said, "Let's go and take a look."

Everyone gathered around.

The chef was talking excitedly, "When it comes to cutting vegetables, you have to be very careful with your knife skills. You can't just cut them randomly."

A servant said, "Master, please show me how to do it."

The chef picked up a radish and cut it into small, even pieces with a knife.

Everyone applauded.

Another servant asked, "Master, how much oil should we use when cooking?"

The chef said, "It depends on the amount of food. Generally speaking, not too much, not too little."

Li Rui watched with great interest, "Cooking is quite interesting."

Li Yi said, "It would be better if you could use this energy on studying."

Li Rui said unconvincedly, "Studying is not as fun as cooking."

Yunxi smiled and said, "Don't argue anymore. Just learn well and you'll be able to cook for yourself in the future."

Everyone watched for a while before slowly dispersing.

When I got closer, I saw that it was the chef of the marquis's mansion who was teaching a few young servants how to cook.

The chef was a burly man wearing a white apron. He held a large spoon in his hand and gestured as he said, "For this dish, the heat must be controlled well, and not too much salt can be added."

Several servants listened attentively, nodding from time to time. Some of them stared at the chef's movements with eyes wide open, afraid of missing any details; others squinted slightly, as if silently memorizing every word the chef said.

One of the short servants was holding a small notebook in his hand. He was taking notes quickly while listening, and beads of sweat appeared on the tip of his nose.

Yunxi smiled and said, "This is quite interesting. You are all studying so seriously."

When the chef saw Yunxi coming, he quickly stopped what he was doing, smiled broadly, and bowed, "Madam."

Yunxi said, "Keep teaching and let them learn more skills."

After saying that, Yunxi turned and left the kitchen, and came to the martial arts training ground of the Marquis' Mansion.

I saw several guards with bare chests and bulging muscles, fighting fiercely.

Each move was accompanied by a whistling sound, and the sound of fists and feet colliding made the surrounding air buzz.

Li Rui was so excited that he danced with joy and couldn't help but shout at the top of his voice: "Good!

Well done!

One of the guards stopped, panting, and said to Li Rui with a smile: "Master, do you want to give it a try?"

When Li Rui heard this, his eyes lit up, he rolled up his sleeves, rubbed his hands, and was eager to try, "Come on!"

As he said that, he rushed into the venue.

Yunxi watched from the side, her face full of relief, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

At noon, everyone gathered in the dining hall. The table was filled with a rich variety of dishes, including chicken, duck, fish and meat, all of which were steaming hot and fragrant.

The Marquis's wife smiled and said, "Everyone, please don't be polite. Let's eat quickly."

Everyone started eating. Some of them wolfed down the food with their mouths full, praising the food for being delicious. Some of them chewed slowly and looked very polite.

Li Rui was chewing meat and speaking incoherently, which made everyone laugh.

After lunch, Yunxi met several concubines in the corridor.

Aunt Zhang was wearing a lavender dress embroidered with a few delicate flowers. She had a gentle smile on her face and bowed slightly, "Madam."

Aunt Wang also hurriedly followed suit and bowed, the pearls and jade on her head swaying gently, "Madam, how are you?"

Yunxi asked, "Where are you ladies going?"

Aunt Zhang smiled and replied, "We are just about to go to the Buddhist temple to chant sutras."

Yunxi nodded, "That's thoughtful."

In the evening, everyone sat together in the lobby of the Marquis's Mansion.

Li Wan, wearing a pink dress, sat down gently, raised her hands and began to play the piano.

Her slender fingers danced nimbly on the strings, and beautiful notes flowed out.

Lin Shi was wearing emerald green clothes and she sang a song with her red lips. Her voice was soft and melodious, like a yellow oriole singing in the green willows.

Others were appreciating the music quietly. Some closed their eyes and gently swayed their heads to the melody. Others folded their hands in their legs, looking intoxicated.

When the song ended, everyone applauded.

Yunxi looked at this warm and harmonious scene, her heart filled with joy.