Chapter 254 Gap, someone is coming to the family

Author: That sour candy

Chapter 254 Gap, someone is coming to the family

There are many ladies and ladies here today, and they are all admiring the flowers.

"These orchids are more energetic than my family." Mrs. Qiao, the magistrate of Baoyuan County, said with a smile.

"It is said that orchids are gentlemen among flowers, and the harmony in the home of a rural gentleman is just like this orchid." Mrs. Shi, the magistrate of Yuanfeng County, followed.

Is this a one-on-one attitude?

Chen Fan smiled: "There are many people in the family, and if you can keep up with the time, you can grow the flowers better. Madams and ladies, if you like them, I will prepare a pot for each of you."

Everyone was smiling. Everyone was happy to receive orchids as a gift in return.

The orchid bloomed brilliantly and exuded a delicate fragrance. The stems were particularly long and straight, and the flowers had different shades of colors. Everyone watched them carefully.

"Which pot do you like?" Mrs. Qiao asked Mrs. Wu, the Prime Minister of Daxing County.

"I like this pot with thin leaves. It looks delicate, but it is actually very strong." Mrs. Wu pointed with her finger.

"I prefer the one with wider leaves, more generous and bright flowers, and more colorful flowers."

"I like to grow flowers, but I can't keep them alive. Orchids are so difficult to grow, and I don't know how long they can stay in my house." Mrs. Wu liked and worried at the same time.

Chen Fan said with a smile: "Han orchid blooms in the cold winter. Madam, you don't need to be too careful. Just put it in a place with scattered light to avoid too strong light."

"So that's it. I either put the flowers in direct sunlight, or I put them in a cool place out of the sun. It seems that I still don't understand the temperament of some flowers."

Chen Fan smiled: "You also need to pay attention to ventilation. It should not be too dry. You can spray some water appropriately, but it should not accumulate on the leaves for a long time."

“Should I apply more fertilizer?”

"Apply less fertilizer. Its root system is relatively shallow, and the soil should have good air permeability and good drainage. You can spread some humus soil to ensure nutrients."

Chen Fan and Mrs. Wu exchanged some knowledge on flower cultivation, and Mrs. Wu smiled happily.

The male guests were discussing mountainous area construction plans.

"A doctor inspected it together and said that there are several places that cannot be destroyed and are suitable for growing medicinal herbs." Cui Yunlang pointed at the drawing and said.

"Then keep the hilltops. There isn't much water in those places anyway." Governor Cui agreed.

"There will be roads on some mountains so that people can go there," Qiao Xinghui said.

"Then people have to go into the mountains to hunt and cut down trees? Won't those places where medicinal herbs grow be destroyed?" Some officials disagreed.

"Not every place can be visited, just part of the mountain." Qiao Xinghui explained again.

"The reservoir is planned to be built at this location." Zhang Ci drew a range on the drawing. "We need to cooperate with Yongchang County to build embankments along the mountain." He looked at Yongchang County Magistrate Liu Qingchang.

Magistrate Liu was very happy: "I am very honored that the reservoir has been built and Yongchang County will also benefit."

Su Zhengyi, the governor of Xizhou, smiled and said: "The people in Changping Township earn a lot of food from working. The construction of the reservoir next year will also give the people of Yongchang more opportunities to earn food."

"Thanks to Changping Township." Magistrate Liu laughed loudly.

Everyone was relatively quiet during the meal and didn't talk much. They only commented on the food when it was served.

After the meal, the male guests played chess and the female guests played the piano. The ladies who had practiced the piano could not resist the temptation of Fengyiqin and took turns to play a song.

Chen Ying and Chen Xiu were fascinated by what they saw, and the demeanor of the ladies playing the piano was like a painting.

The ladies were all paying attention to the girls. Chen Fan lowered his head and smiled. Maybe he was looking at each other, right?

In addition to flowers, bonsais and jade, Chen Fan also gave each guest a hundred kilograms of rice seeds. Everyone left happily.

The girls gathered around the room talking.

"Sure enough, it still takes years of practice. I usually see my eldest sister and brother-in-law look good when they play the piano, and today I see those young ladies playing the piano too." Chen Ying said.

"We have only been practicing for a few months, so our momentum is a bit weaker." Chen Xiu said with a smile.

Chen Ya comforted them: "When the sisters practice for a few more years, they will have that kind of momentum."

"Sister Ten is so considerate." Chen Ying pinched her face.

"When Ya'er reaches the age of eleven or twelve, she will look like a lady." Chen Yue said with a smile.

Huaishan and Ruhui smiled as they watched them having fun. When they returned to the wing, their expressions collapsed.

"The gap is too big." Huaishan sighed.

"You studied with Sister Chen for a period of time before. I only communicated a few times in total, and spent most of my time staying in the Liu family's house. I have learned a little more in the past few days. My writing has improved, but with those ladies

Compared with them, there is still a lot of difference." Ruhui said dullly.

"Now I admire Sister Chen even more. At that time, we were just farming in Wangjiadun. She actually asked all the children in the family to read, practice calligraphy, play the piano and draw. Those were all adopted children." Huaishan looked at the roof, "Why did she

Can you even think of doing that?”

"You used to live in the countryside and didn't have any female teachers, but I lived in the city. My aunt never wanted me to read more and practice calligraphy. She thought how much the concubines of merchant families knew.

It's great if you can calculate accounts in one word." Ruhui also sat on the back of the chair and looked at the roof.

"It's not too late to practice piano and write well now. After all, we are only twelve years old. We will make a lot of progress until we get married." Huaishan sat upright.

"Although we are also the general's sisters now, the eyes of those ladies are still on the official lady. The background is still different." Ruhui still sat slumped.

Chen Fan and Zhang Ci were exchanging information about the banquet.

Most of the male guests were discussing people's livelihood, and the gossip was filtered out by the poems. Chen Fan said that they were just admiring flowers and chatting about flowers, playing the piano and talking about it.

"The style of this banquet is very different." Chen Fan was a little confused. Last time it was just a business meeting, but this time it was more pure.

Zhang Ci smiled: "You will understand if you attend a few more banquets."

Qin Zheng came over and knocked on the door: "Sir, someone is at home."

Zhang Ci's family members came? The two of them hurriedly greeted them.

There were several people sitting in the main room. An old woman couldn't help but burst into tears when she saw Zhang Ci: "Young Master, I finally see you again." She hugged Zhang Ci as she said that.

Zhang Ci's eyes turned red.

The old woman only cried for a while and then stopped. She pulled away, wiped her tears, and bowed to Chen Fanfu: "I met the Lord of Changping, and he laughed. The old slave, Mrs. Xu, is the young master's nanny.

When I saw the young master, I couldn't control my feelings and I lost my temper."

Chen Fan returned the greeting: "Nanny is well. My husband has been missing his family. Seeing the wet nurse today will surely make him feel relieved."

A capable man stepped forward and saluted: "My subordinate Bai Ce, I have met the Xiangjun."

Bai Ce? The one who stayed in the capital to arrange various affairs?

Two women bowed and were introduced, one was Wei Jia and the other was Han Yu.

Are you all here?

The other few were the boy and the coachman who came with him.

Bai Ce said: "The master has asked his subordinates to come over and take care of the country gentleman and the young master. There are other arrangements for matters in the capital."
Chapter completed!