With his own mount, a tall and big fine steed, Xu Chang An was happy, intending to feed it every day in the future, so that it could recognize him as the owner as soon as possible.
“Wang Ye, I’ll go and see the prepared medicine for Jing Wang in a moment. Will you send it to him personally? Jing Wang should leave in the next few days, right?" In addition to Wang Residence, Xu Chang An sent people to the suburbs of the capital city to look for the herb. He thought that although the number of wound medicine could not take into account all the people in the army, it should be enough for Jing Wang and Jing Wang’s group of bodyguard to use it.
The two brothers seemed to have a good relationship. Since Xiao Qing Yan’s health was good, besides delivering medicines, he could see them off by the way.
“Oh, yes, Wang Ye, I have something else to tell you. Let’s go back first.” He wanted to talk to Xiao Qing Yan about the Cefei. Xu Chang An thought, this matter should better be dealt with as early as possible.
Xiao Qing Yan's age was not any younger, since he took in concubines, even if he was not so fond of them he also could not ignore and cold-shoulder them, after all, he should think about his heirs.
“No, you go back first. Wang wants to go to Tongxin Garden. Jing Wang’s medicine will be sent directly to his residence by official messenger."
“… Oh." The Tongxin Garden in Xiao Qing Yan’s mouth, Xu Chang An did not know, but in a flash he remembered Nanxi, thinking that it must be the courtyard in which she was now living, and also did not know how she was, of course, Xiao Qing Yan had to go over and look at her, but… should he also have a look?
“How's Miss Nanxi health? Is it serious? I’ll go with Wang Ye to see her and go back."
“No need, you have little contact with her, in addition! If Wang is not present, you shall not see her alone."
“… Alright.” He didn’t understand how Xiao Qing Yan could be so serious. He didn’t really want to go and see her, nor did he want to make things difficult for her. If Xiao Qing Yan could have a loved one, he himself would be happy for him (XQY). Looking at his (XQY) stingy appearance, not to meet meant not to meet. Anyway, she was Xiao Qing Yan’s life-saving benefactor, not his own, it was not worthwhile for him to provoke good people.
After returning to his courtyard and drinking two cups of tea, Xu Chang An remembered that he had not yet said anything about the roster of bedroom attendance. In case the women came to him tomorrow and asked, how would he answer? It’s really annoying to deal with them every day.
“Chunyu, you go call for the steward and tell him that I have something to discuss with him.” Since Xiao Qing Yan’s private affairs could not be solved for the time being, the official affairs of Wang Residence should be settled. The weather was getting colder; it's time for Wang Residence's servants to make winter clothes.
“Wang Fei, it will soon be winter after a month and a half. You should pay attention to your clothes.” Every winter her own young master would suffer several spell of cold, Dongxue worried but at the same time trusting to luck; this year had been different, young master in this Wang Residence would no longer be treated harshly, his body should be better than in previous years.
“I know. Let the steward come here, in order to discuss with him about making winter clothes for all the people in Wang Residence. Previously I had a quick look at Wang Residence's warehouse, there seems to be a lot of cloth inside, those things are also placed, it is better to take out all of them to make new clothes for you." Xu Chang An still did not understand the rules Wang Residence. He was afraid that he could not make a good decision by himself. He wanted the steward to come and discuss how was the making of winter clothes in Wang Residence in the past years. Was there any distinction for the servant's clothes and how many sets each made?
The steward came quickly, after listening to Xu Chang An’s words about what he wanted him to do, he took the initiative to explain to Xu Chang An how Wang Residence's winter clothes were made in previous years.
“Since it's like that, let's do it in accordance with the rules of previous years. However, from the beginning of winter, the monthly silver of all the people in the house rose by one tael until next spring." In the cold winter and hot summer, the servants were working really hard, and it was also reasonable to give them more allowance. This little thing should not be reported to Xiao Qing Yan. In his heart, Xu Chang An thought that if the steward did not think it was appropriate or Xiao Qing Yan did not agree, the money would come out from himself. Anyway, a few hundred more silver would be produced in one year, and he could still afford it.
“The benevolence of Wang Fei, this old servant thanks Wang Fei in behalf of Wang Residence's servants.” He thought the steward would ask at least one reason, but he didn’t even have a look of surprise, just thanked him for the people in the residence.
Xu Chang An himself had suffered, he was not the big young master who did not know the suffering of people, naturally knew to be considered to the servants. He did not feel that he did anything wrong, anyway, Wang Residence and he was not short of money now, there was no need to care about the year’s extra thousand silver taels.
"Steward, the yatous in my courtyard, I’ll take care of them myself. You don’t have to count them in.” The clothes of Wang Residence's servants were made according to different grades. The first class big Yahuan, the second class Yahuan, and even the small Yahuan were all different. Xu Chang An thought about the yatous in his own courtyard dressing themselves, like Chunyu and Dongxue. He would like to dress them up so that they could attract people's attention.
“Yes, Wang Fei.”
“Well, there’s nothing more pressing. You can go ahead."
At first thought, he had so many things to ask, but the steward had reminded him that it was not in conformity with the rules, and that the steward was very good at talking; he answered everything Xu Chang An asked. Xu Chang An didn’t know that the steward was talking about some internal household matters, it should have been him as Wang Fei, who could make the decision directly, but he felt that the steward was good, so everything was in comply with him.
After the steward left, Xu Chang An did not intend to stay in the courtyard, but planning to ride his horse and pass the time.
“Young master, did Wang Ye go to see that woman again?” Although she reminded herself that she should not call young master in the residence, she should call Wang Fei, but when there was no outsider in private, Chunyu was still used to calling young master.
“Nn, Wang Ye seems to like her very much. She's injured now, it’s normal for Wang Ye to see her too."
“Young Master!” Chunyu did not understand why her young master could still laugh. In the past, there were only two personal maids with almost no sense of existence in the residence, and two Cefei who did not appeal to Wang Ye’s favorite. At that time, Wang Ye didn’t care about anything. Anyway, they didn’t threaten young master's position. But now, Wang Ye was so kind to that girl; wasn't young master worried at all?
“Are you not worried, young master? What if Wang Ye takes a fancy to her? What if she even has Wang Ye’s children and status? What can we do in the days to come?" Yesterday, Wang Ye kept watched for a long time, and today went over again! Chunyu was anxious. She thought that her young master must have known and being stubborn and reluctant to admit defeats. Otherwise, today he would not be unwarranted to increase the number of silver for the servants. No matter which house, the servants were mostly fence-sitter, if the master had no face; the servants would put you in your place. If not let them know who was in charge of this Wang Residence, who could decide their basic necessities of life? It won’t take long for Wang Fei's words not to be counted anymore.
Perhaps because Chunyu kept chattering in his ear, unconsciously they all came to the back garden of Wang Residence.
The garden of Wang Residence had different beauty in every season, and now it was late autumn, but looking at the surrounding scenery, there was no bleak feeling at all. He picked up a piece of yellowing leaves in his hand at will. Xu Chang An just looked at it and dropped it on the ground. Then he walked to the stone bench next to him and sat down.
Looking at her own young master’s appearance, he should want to be quiet for a while, Chunyu had not much to say, honestly stood aside, intending to accompany the young master in quiet for a while.
It was not like Xu Chang An didn’t understand Chunyu's words, but what about it? He was a man, and Xiao Qing Yan did not like men, if he was honest, Xiao Qing Yan might still let him have a secure life, but if he dared to fight with women for a man's attention, he was afraid that Xiao Qing Yan would be more disgusted with him. At that time, he could not even live like this.
“Ah-choo!”
“Young Master, it’s getting cold now. You’ll have to wear more clothes when you go out. You’re wearing too little today. Let’s go home first.”
“How am I easy to catch a cold? I have to go to see my… Flying snow!” Right! It’s called flying snow! Its whole body was snow-white, the limbs were strong, and running was certainly fast, the name of flying snow was perfect.
Chunyu's inquiry of the issue, Chang An had long thought. At the beginning, he had already thought about this problem, but he did not think about how to compete for favor, but thought about as soon as Xiao Qing Yan find a desirable woman, the sooner the two people love each other and give birth to an honorable son. Xiao Qing Yan’s life would be perfect, and maybe he would be in a good mood and hate him (XCA) a little bit less, he could let him (XCA) live safely until he was fit to let him (XCA) out of the house and live separately.
But now… Xiao Qing Yan didn’t seem to hate him so much as he thought, and… Thinking of these days, Xu Chang An felt that Xiao Qing Yan was not only not disgusted with him, but even kind to him.
Since it was like this… since it was like this! Of course he had to repay him well! Now, he should not only treat him well, but also treat the people he likes well!
Xiao Qing Yan was feeding medicine to people in Tongxin Garden. When he heard the servant said that Princess Qing Yue had come to the residence, his face showed an obvious difficult look.
“Wang Ye, the princess comes to the residence. You had better go and see her. This medicine, peasant will drink it by myself." Nanxi's face had been much better, the spirit seemed to have recovered a lot, thinking that it was only a fall, should not be more serious, Xiao Qing Yan slowly eased his face.
“In your family, there is only you. You can rest assured in the future, when you’re better, pick a few girls that suit your needs, and use them for the time being. You can tell them to do anything, do not do it yourself."
“Thanks Wang Ye.” Looking at Xiao Qing Yan’s eyes, Nanxi could not see that he had a slightest reluctance look, even seeing the concern in filled in the eyes, and she was immediately relieved, and no longer put on a play to push, directly agreed.
“Take a good rest after taking the medicine. I’ll go first, and I’ll come to see you later.” Xiao Qing Yan’s words dropped, and the two yatous beside him were surprised, they couldn’t help but look at Nanxi on the bed. It seemed that they should be careful around this Nanxi girl.
Out of Nanxi's room, Xiao Qing Yan gently frowned, thinking of Xiao Qing Nian, who was becoming more eccentric temperament in recent years, murmuring the two words of “South Xinjiang”.