Shi Jin turned his head, put the large and small bags on the table, and then respectfully blessed Cui Xiucai, "My dear brother, I thank you for taking care of me. Shi Jin thanks you."

Although they claimed to be cousins ​​to the outside world, in the end they were friends in the eighth service. In private, Shi Jin called him husband.

Cui Xiucai was not willing to accept Shi Jin's gift, so he hurriedly turned around and said, "Miss Shi Jin, you are too polite. In the past, my mother was sick and I had to take care of her. It's the young man who should say thank you."

After the two of them were polite, Shi Jin saw that his brother's handwriting was written in small regular script on the rice paper on the table. It was much improved compared to before, and he knew that Cui Xiucai had a lot of thoughts towards his brother.

After taking Adi's pulse carefully and listening to Cui Xiucai thinking about Adi's recent daily life, the smile on Shi Jin's face grew even more.

She took out the remaining money for medicine and food from her purse and placed it on the table. "There are still more than three hundred dollars here, which are counted as brother's food expenses. Mr. Lao took the trouble."

Cui Xiucai refused to accept it, so he just pushed the money back, "It's not worth it! Now I've got a job as a teacher, and I can barely make ends meet. There was still plenty of money left by the girl here, so there's no need to add more."

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When Shi Jin saw that Cui Xiucai spoke sincerely and there was no dissatisfaction in his words, he no longer insisted. He just took out the brand-new clothes for the two of them and asked them to try to see if they fit.

Due to the strong defense between men and women, she went out of the house and stood guard by the door, waiting for the two of them to change.

Naturally, Shi Nian was overjoyed. Cui Xiucai helped him change into brand new clothes. He was so happy that he took the cakes and sat at the table to wait for Xiucai.

Cui Xiucai's clothes were made of azurite tapestry fabric. They were not gorgeous to the eye, but they were embroidered with hidden patterns and made to look like Confucian scholars crossing their collars and having long lapels. They looked very free and easy when they were put on.

Slowly opening the door, Shi Jin turned his head and saw the scholar wearing brand new clothes.

Cui Xiucai's appearance is elegant, and he also has a scholarly atmosphere. Putting on these clothes, he looks even more radiant, which is quite good.

Seeing that the clothes on his upper body were neither too big nor too small and fit him perfectly, Shi Jin couldn't help but feel a little satisfied. Without any explanation, he mended the holes in the gown Cui Xiucai changed into, and washed the clothes of the two of them.

At Cui Xiucai's repeated request, Shi Jin stopped what he was doing and thought about making some food for the whole family to replenish their health.

"Let's have a rest! It's rare to have a day off, so why not spend more time with Brother Nian." Cui Xiucai laughed at her, "A new wonton stall has opened by Dangyang Bridge on Waiqi Street. It's really delicious.

The maids and maids of some wealthy families also like to buy a bowl and bring it to the house. Brother Nian and I planned to go out and try something new today, so you are in for a treat!"

After hearing this, Shi Jin felt it was appropriate. He straightened his clothes, took Shi Nian's hand, and followed Cui Xiucai out of the house.

Shi Nian couldn't help being happy. He held his sister with one hand and the scholar with the other, and walked forward. Although he still had a cough, after all, the weather was warm and the day was getting dark, and his health was good.

Walking out of the alley and onto the avenue, Shi Jin suddenly felt a little dazzled.

Although the south of the city is not plentiful, it has a fireworks atmosphere that is rare for wealthy people. There are juggling, candied haws, mung bean cakes, rouge gouache, colorful handkerchiefs and cloth heads, daily general merchandise, rice, grains, wine and meat... and so on.

Although they are not very valuable items, they are a rare moment for Shi Jin to relax.

Shi Nian was obviously very excited. He pointed at the straw grasshopper and wanted to buy it. Shi Jin laughed at him and said, "Aren't the toys I made for you in the past bad? You just like this one."

At that time, I looked at my sister and then at the grasshopper. They were in a dilemma.

Cui Xiucai smiled and said, "It's rare to relax for a while, don't be too demanding."

After that, he actually handed a penny to the old man selling straw weaving and chose a majestic grasshopper for Shi Nian.

Shi Nian happily took it and told Shi Jin that he was helpless. He wanted to return the money to Cui Xiucai, but he felt that it was a bit unfair, so he suppressed his thoughts for the time being.

Along the way, the closer we get to Dangyang Bridge, the more wild and interesting the surroundings become.

The area beside the bridge is shaded by green willows, and a river passes through the bridge. Looking from a distance, you can see some tables, chairs and benches under a large willow tree beside the bridge, and diners are eating with bowls in their hands.

There were those who didn't have seats, sitting on the floor with their bowls in hand, feeling quite content.

Shi Jin couldn't help but feel interested in going out for an outing. The three of them arrived slowly and saw that the person making wontons was a young woman, who was wrapping the wontons with her hands and feet.

Sitting at a table near the river, the young master in Jinyi shook his fan and poked his friend next to him, "Huh? Here comes a pretty young lady. Take a look at Tianyi."

Qi Tianyi, who had his back to Shi Jin over there, turned his head and saw Shi Jin and Cui Xiucai in coarse wattle skirts, with a half-year-old child in their hands.

Qi Tianyi was stunned for a moment. He was also very knowledgeable. With just one glance, he recognized that the woman was the maid in the second uncle's yard. She was also a woman who had met in the flower pond of Hefeng Terrace.

Seemingly feeling something, Shi Jin turned around and saw Qi Tianyi looking here. She said something to Cui Xiucai, walked around several tables, came to Qi Tianyi, and said, "Please

Good morning, Second Young Master."

The young master in Jinyi couldn't help but wonder, "Do you know him?" After saying that, he pointed at Qi Tianyi.

Shi Jin only smiled and said, "This slave is the maid in the courtyard of the second master of the Marquis of Jing'an. Naturally, she knows the second master of Qi."

"I wonder whose young lady is so beautiful, she is actually a maid in your house." The young master in brocade clothes couldn't help but smile and said, "Now that we are out of the Marquis' Mansion, we are more comfortable. Do you want to share the table with me, young lady?"

The wonton stall here is full, and he got this table with money. Mr. Jinyi's words are very kind.

Shi Jin bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. It's okay for me to wait a moment longer to reunite you with my family. I don't have to spare my pleasure."

After that, he said goodbye to the second young master again and walked slowly in the direction of Cui Xiucai.

The young man in brocade touched the tip of his nose and said, "This is the first time in my life that I have shown kindness, but the young lady declined my offer."

Qi Tianyi only squeezed a handful of wine from the wine cup and said with a smile, "Retract your thoughts quickly! Be careful and my second uncle will knock on the door."

"Qi Er, don't fool me! I'm just a maid, how dare your second uncle really dare?" Even though the young man in Jinyi said so, he didn't dare to look at Shi Jin.

Qi Tianyi just looked at him and said, "You can give it a try."

"That's not necessary!" The young man in Jinyi raised his neck, drank a glass of wine, and all thoughts disappeared.

The words stopped there, Qi Tianyi glanced at Cui Xiucai, and his heart was filled with wonder.

Seeing that the wonton stall was really popular, Cui Xiucai swept two steps near Dangyang Bridge in the shade of a tree to use as seats. The three of them ordered wontons and sat on the steps to wait.

The sun was shining brightly at this time, and Shi Jin had beads of sweat oozing out from her forehead. Afraid that the heat would damage her brother, she carefully wiped his sweat with a handkerchief. The child couldn't stand still, and after a while he twisted around and moved his feet.

stand up.

Shi Jin had no choice but to tell him not to stay far away and to play nearby.

When he got the order, he cheered and ran to play on the lawn not far away.

Seeing that his younger brother rarely showed his lively side, Shi Jin raised the corner of his mouth slightly and turned to ask about Cui Xiucai's schoolwork back then.

"You are smart at that time. You have already studied the Three-Character Classic and the Thousand-Character Classic, and you are reciting the Disciple's Rules." Cui Xiucai smiled and his eyes shone brightly. "He is a good youngster who is good at studying. He should do his best in his studies."

Give it your all, give it your all."

While the two were talking, Shi Jin turned around and saw Shi Nian squatting on the big stone by the river, leaning forward to reach into the river.
Chapter completed!