Chapter 822 Parent-child time!

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Just as Ye Mingsheng was concerned about Bai Yuanyuan's recent situation, a little girl who looked like a porcelain doll came towards Ye Mingsheng, rubbing her sleepy eyes. This girl was none other than Ye Xingtong, the daughter born to Ye Mingsheng by Bai Yuanyuan.

Looking at his lovely daughter, Ye Mingsheng smiled unconsciously. He squatted down, picked up Ye Xingtong and said jokingly:

"You're a lot heavier than last time. How many delicious foods did Xingtong eat? Daddy can hardly hold you anymore!"

Xiao Xingtong took Ye Mingsheng's teasing seriously, and pouting in a baby voice, she said:

"Daddy is bad, Xingtong is not heavy!"

Ye Mingsheng laughed out loud when he heard that and couldn't help pinching his daughter's chubby little face. Because Bai Yuanyuan had always wanted a boy, and was even a little obsessed with it, when Xiao Xingtong was just born, Ye Mingsheng was a little worried that Bai Yuanyuan, who failed to fulfill her wish, would treat Xiao Xingtong badly. He even thought of giving Xiao Xingtong to Ye Cui to raise.

However, it was later proved that Ye Mingsheng had thought too much. Although he was very disappointed that Xiao Xingtong was a girl when she was born and was depressed for a while, Bai Yuanyuan gradually adjusted her mentality, took good care of Xiao Xingtong and fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother, which made Ye Mingsheng feel relieved.

After playing with Xiao Xingtong for a while, Ye Mingsheng felt a little hungry, so he immediately asked Bai Yuanyuan to prepare dinner.

In recent years, under Ye Mingsheng's will, the Fengwu Army was either at war or on the way to war. Most of the financial resources were used to expand the army and prepare for war, as well as to reward and provide pensions. Therefore, the finances were always tight...

For this reason, Ye Mingsheng also set an example and advocated frugality. An Miaoyi also responded to her call and saved the mansion's expenses several times to support the finances. Against this background, the lives of the women in the mansion were not too affluent.

However, Bai Yuanyuan is an exception. In terms of the influence of her mother's family, the Bai family, the Cui family and the Murong family are very powerful. However, An Miaoyi and Murong Qingwu are a little worried that if they live too extravagantly, Ye Mingsheng will not like them. Therefore, they have always been very cautious. Even if they use money to improve their lives, they do it quietly and try not to let Ye Mingsheng know.

However, Bai Yuanyuan was not as scheming as An Miaoyi and Bai Yuanyuan. She was not used to the bland food in the mansion, so she used money from her parents' home to hire several cooks who liked her taste. She secretly opened a small kitchen in the mansion, and had the kitchen prepare her three meals a day.

Because the money that Bai Yuanyuan took from her parents' home was all earned by the Bai family in a legitimate way and was legal income after paying taxes. It was not bribes that Bai Changrong and Bai Changjiu took advantage of their positions, so Ye Mingsheng couldn't say anything, and he didn't want to be too involved.

After realizing that Ye Mingsheng had tacitly agreed to the matter of her small kitchen, Bai Yuanyuan became more bold and brought meals made in the small kitchen to Ye Mingsheng many times. Under Bai Yuanyuan's earnest expectation, Ye Mingsheng also ate them reluctantly a few times·························
Although he didn't like Bai Yuanyuan's extravagant lifestyle, Ye Mingsheng had to admit that Bai Yuanyuan was a good eater. The food in her small kitchen was indeed much better than that in the kitchen in the mansion.

Although the main purpose of coming to Bai Yuanyuan this time was to check on her pregnancy, Ye Mingsheng also wanted to have a meal.

Having served Ye Mingsheng for so long, Bai Yuanyuan knew her husband's taste, so she immediately ordered the kitchen to make a few of Ye Mingsheng's favorite side dishes.

Soon, boiled fish, braised beef in soy sauce, braised pork, cold shredded cucumber, cold bean curd and black fungus, stir-fried rapeseed and shrimp, and ginseng chicken soup, a total of six dishes and one soup were served on the table.

"My dear, please try this boiled fish. This is the perch that we just caught this afternoon. It weighs a full five pounds. It is most delicious and crispy when it is filleted and boiled!"

Knowing that Ye Mingsheng likes spicy and fresh food, Bai Yuanyuan also introduced it with a smile:
Hearing that the fish to be boiled today was sea bass, Ye Mingsheng also became interested. He really liked boiled fish among Sichuan dishes. Basically, the chef in the mansion would cook this dish for him every ten days or half a month. However, because Yijing was located in the north, they basically cooked grass carp and black carp.

Because he likes boiled fish, Ye Mingsheng has a deep understanding of this dish. Grass carp and black carp are more suitable for making this dish. Grass carp is fat and has few bones. It is very enjoyable to eat it in big mouthfuls. However, the fish meat is not easy to be flavored, and the meat is not that firm································

Although the meat of black carp is firm and tender, it has relatively more bones and requires a high cooking temperature. Sea bass combines the advantages of grass carp and black carp. It is fat and has few bones, and the meat is tender and firm. However, sea bass is rare in the north. Even with Ye Mingsheng's current power, he has only eaten it two or three times.

Listening to Bai Yuanyuan's introduction at this moment, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but eat it with relish, feeling the spicy, fresh, tender and juicy fish in his mouth. Ye Mingsheng nodded in appreciation.

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's expression of enjoyment, Bai Yuanyuan was secretly delighted. While picking up food for her daughter Ye Xingtong, she also took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Ye Mingsheng's forehead.

"My dear, my cooks are proficient in all eight major cuisines. If you want to eat something good in the future, you can come to me. They also have a special dish of sea cucumber stewed with scallions. My dear, you must try it!"

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's love for food, Bai Yuanyuan couldn't help but have an idea of ​​finding a different way. She had always relied on her beauty to win favor among the many female relatives, but unfortunately she was one of the oldest among Ye Mingsheng's many female relatives.

So she had always worried that in a few years, after her looks faded, she would lose the competition with those young girls and fall out of favor completely. That’s why she wanted a boy so that she could keep Ye Mingsheng’s heart by her side and not let herself be completely marginalized in the Ye Mansion...
But now looking at Ye Mingsheng's satisfied expression, Bai Yuanyuan could feel that Ye Mingsheng was really happy with his meal today, and he was thinking about the future in his heart.

Ye Mingsheng noticed Bai Yuanyuan's little thoughts, but he didn't care much. His ammunition would hit anyone. Although Bai Yuanyuan was a little older, she had a unique charm that pleased him.

After eating and drinking, Ye Mingsheng originally planned to have some private conversation with Bai Yuanyuan and then take a rest. However, he did not expect that Xiao Xingtong would recite the Analects to Ye Mingsheng as if offering a treasure and asked Ye Mingsheng to check her homework.

"The Master said, 'To learn with a view to applying what one has learned from time to time, is it not a pleasure? To have friends come from afar, is it not a joy? To be not offended when others do not know one, is it not a sign of a gentleman?'
Confucius said: "It is rare to see a man who is filial and respectful to his elders but likes to offend his superiors; it is impossible to see a man who does not like to offend his superiors but likes to make trouble. A gentleman should focus on the basics, and the way will come into being when the basics are established. Filial piety and respect for elders are the foundation of benevolence!"

Confucius said: "A disciple should be filial at home and respectful to his elders outside. He should be cautious and trustworthy, love all people and be close to the benevolent. If he has spare time after practice, he should study literature."············
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Hearing Xiao Xingtong shaking her head in a serious manner, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but look at Bai Yuanyuan with a smile. If Xiao Xingtong's mother was Murong Qingwu, he would not be surprised today. After all, Murong Qingwu was the most talented woman in the world, and it was normal for her daughter to inherit some of her genes.

But Bai Yuanyuan has always been a very traditional woman. She is a firm supporter of the idea that women are virtuous even if they have no talent, and that it is better to marry well than to study well. In Ye Mingsheng's impression, she would not take the initiative to teach Xiao Xingtong to read. In response to Ye Mingsheng's inquiring gaze, Bai Yuanyuan said in a low voice helplessly:

"Xingtong has been playing with her brother Jingren recently. Watching him recite the Analects, this girl has also learned a lot!"

"This girl is the same. I asked her to learn some needlework and embroidery, but she has no interest at all. She either reads the Analects or Zuo Zhuan every day. What's the point of learning that for a little girl like her?"

Listening to Bai Yuanyuan's words, Ye Mingsheng was a little noncommittal, then smiled and asked Xiao Xingtong who was looking forward to it:
"Xingtong, do you like reading?"

In response to his father's question, Xiao Xingtong nodded without hesitation.

"How much do you like it?" Ye Mingsheng asked seriously:
This time, Xiao Xingtong thought about it for a moment, and said in a childish but serious voice:
"Dad, I love reading. I want to read every day like Brother Jingren!"

Ye Mingsheng couldn’t help but shook his head with laughter after hearing this. That brat Jingren didn’t like studying. If it weren’t for his mother An Miaoyi watching him, pressing his head and forcing him to study, he would have wanted to go out and play every day...
Feeling the desire in Xiao Xingtong's young eyes, Ye Mingsheng thought for a while and then ordered:

"When Jingren is studying in the future, Xingtong, you go find him and let your aunt look after you two. Study hard and make progress every day!"

"Thank you, daddy!"

After getting Ye Mingsheng's promise, an innocent smile immediately appeared on Xiao Xingtong's little face, and she took the initiative to kiss Ye Mingsheng on the face.

Compared to Xiao Xingtong's happiness, Bai Yuanyuan had some other ideas. She always felt that Xiao Xingtong, as a girl, didn't need to learn those things. What was the point of reading so many books? She couldn't pass the imperial examinations and govern the country like men!

Just like Murong Qingwu, who was known for her extraordinary talent, profound learning, and the reputation of being the most talented woman in the world, her final fate was the same as hers, and she also married Ye Mingsheng. Despite her wealth of knowledge and talent, she did not win much favor from Ye Mingsheng. Instead, Pei Zhixiu, who also had never been to school, received the most favor from Ye Mingsheng.

Although she had such an idea, Bai Yuanyuan hesitated for a moment when she thought about going to An Miaoyi to study with Jingren. Jingren is now a disciple of Gu Sansi, and his status as the future heir of Ye Mingsheng is still very stable. The brother and sister spent more time together when they were young, which is very helpful for growing their relationship.

So even though she didn't agree with her daughter studying more, Bai Yuanyuan was not going to block Xingtong's opportunity...
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Just as Ye Mingsheng was enjoying the rare parent-child time with his wife and children, in a private residence in Yijing East City, a Confucian scholar was sitting opposite a burly man.

Deng Li looked at the scholar in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze and asked in a deep voice:

"How are my brothers doing?"

In response to Deng Li's question, the Confucian scholar said calmly:
"They are all in the prison of the Coordination Office. I advise you not to have any other thoughts. Even if a god descends to earth, it is impossible to rescue them!"

At this point, the scholar seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Deng Li in front of him with a smile and said:
"It's impossible to save them, but if you want to silence them, I might be able to help you!"

As soon as these words came out, Deng Li snorted coldly, stared at the scholar in front of him with his big eyes like copper bells, and said in a deep voice:
"These brothers of mine have fought with me on the battlefield for many years. They are all loyal men. I believe they will never betray me!"

As soon as these words came out, a trace of barely detectable disdain flashed across the scholar's eyes, and then he said calmly:

“Brother Deng, I think you still don’t know the methods of the Coordination Office. Not to mention your brothers, even those professionally trained people in the Supervisory Office can’t handle it. I say you should prepare early...”

Listening to the Confucian scholar's words, Deng Li's eyes flickered a little, and his attitude was not as firm as before.

After being silent for half a cup of tea, Deng Li finally sighed and said:

"Since they are in jail, there is no chance for my brothers to survive. Rather than letting them suffer at the hands of those beasts in the Coordination Office, it is better to give them a quick death and let them reincarnate as soon as possible. In eighteen years, they will be brave men again!"

After listening to Deng Li's words, the scholar did not say anything, but his eyes were full of mockery. After comforting himself, Deng Li continued to say to the scholar:

“I have two brothers, one named Zhu He, the other named Chen Zuoxiang. They have followed me for many years and know a lot about me. The Coordination Office will torture these beasts so that they will betray me. You should not let them suffer too much…”

At the end, Deng Li sighed heavily with a look of reluctance on his face. If someone didn't know what he was doing, they would probably think that they had a deep brotherly love.

(How is this chapter about daily life? If you think my writing is not good, I will not write like this in the future!)
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