Xianyun Yihe

Chapter 1 01 Light Rain

Xianyun was awakened by the noise, opened his eyes, and happened to meet two or three willow branches that had just sprouted buds, gently swaying with the wind, and even the surrounding air was so humid that water would come out when twisted.

Looks like it's raining again this morning.

The sky is still gloomy, with wind and rain, a cool feeling wraps around the tip of the nose, making people drowsy.Xian Yun looked out the window a few times, and yawned involuntarily, then pulled up the thin quilt and curled up.

I can still sleep for half an hour.

It was rainy for several days, not only did he snooze a little bit, but the servants were still young, so they must have lost their energy.Last night, Xianyun specially reminded them a few words. They knew that the Lord's family was generous, so they were too lazy to do so. They haven't woken up yet, so naturally no one is moving around—the courtyard should be very quiet.However, another sharp cry sounded suddenly, interrupting many sweet dreams that were brewing.

Xianyun was no exception, subconsciously frowned, and then squinted to look out.The cry was mixed with the sound of fluttering wings. It got closer and closer, and finally jumped in from the window. It was a white crane covered in water vapor.It is not big, and looks like an immature cub, with a smear of red on the top of its head, it still looks a little dull.

"Why did you come so early..."

Bai He couldn't understand the muttering of the man on the couch, so he leaned over foolishly, biting the thin bed curtain with his mouth, as if he wanted to lift it, but he couldn't do it.The half-drowsiness was also teased away, Xianyun smiled a few times, and stuck out his hand from the gap, making Baihe forget what he was about to do, yelling softly, tilting his head, and stuffing his head into his palm. "What a fool." Xianyun rubbed habitually, and then twirled the red fluff, then let go of the white crane's coquettish chirping, opened the curtain and walked out.

It was still cool on the ground, but Xianyun didn't bother to put on his shoes, so he took a few steps to the window and took a deep breath.He gathered his loose long hair, and pushed away the white crane stepping on the shelf next to him with one hand, lest the other party suddenly pick up a few strands of hair and play around.It seems disgusting, but his movements are very light, and there is a lazy smile on the corner of his mouth, like the drizzle that is gradually subsiding, leisurely and shallow.

The ignorant white crane shrank its head resentfully, seeing that Xianyun didn't pay attention to it like in the past, it jumped out of the window angrily, flapped its two wings with black borders, and landed firmly on the willow tree.

Xianyun didn't have time to say anything, and couldn't touch the other party, so he could only shake his head, his eyes full of helplessness.Early in the morning, let Baihe disturb Qingmeng, not only didn't think about teaching a lesson, but also got angry, it's really funny.

He thought for a while, then moved his eyes away from the white ball between the branches, and didn't intend to coax him for the time being.

I don't know when the rain stopped, the clouds dispersed, and the sky was exceptionally clear.The chunky cook walked in from the outside, carrying a basket full of meat and vegetables in both hands, carefully avoiding the stagnant water, and disappeared into the back kitchen.The servants who woke up one after another began to work: one rolled up his sleeves and stood by the well to draw water, with a docile yellow dog squatting at his feet; the other was carrying a broom, sweeping away the willow leaves, catkins and rainwater that fell on the ground one got under the eaves, and after a while, there was the sound of stepping on wooden boards, followed by a light knock on the door, and a question: "Master?"

"Ah."

Xianyun responded, and walked over to open the door.

Outside the door was the youngest Agui, wearing a brown short jacket with folded trouser legs, still a little loose.He had a chicken feather stuck to his head, but he didn't seem to notice it, and he was saying something happily: "... After laying a dozen or so eggs, Aunt Ping asked the master if he wanted egg porridge or pancakes. The small dishes can also be opened." It is precisely because Xianyun has a good temper and is not strict with the servants, and Agui is still a young boy, so he does not show any special respect when he speaks.

But Xianyun likes people with this kind of temperament, like that silly crane, which made him laugh out loud: "Let's have porridge, add a dish of side dishes, and serve with some sesame oil. By the way, there are still bamboo fish left." ?"

Agui nodded: "Yes, they are all kept in tanks."

"Fill it out later..." Xianyun suddenly thought of the one that was still sulking, paused, and said, "Forget it, I'll come in person, you go and change the water."

After listening to the order, Ah Gui understood, knowing that Baihe was having a temper with the master again, so he turned and went downstairs with a stern face.

Aunt Ping, who is in charge of the back kitchen, has worked in this house for many years and knows Xianyun's taste like the back of her hand. The egg porridge on the table is light yellow in color, but has no eggy smell. tender.The porridge and rice were boiled so soft that they almost melted in the mouth, and as they slid down the throat, the stomach gradually warmed up.The side dishes are soaked in sesame oil, salty and spicy, and go well with light porridge.However, unlike usual, there was no well-cooked bamboo fish on the table, and a certain stupid white crane refused to come down from the tree.

Xianyun picked up the spoon and took a sip. He felt that it was still hot, so he patiently stirred it in the bowl for fear that he might not be able to eat it.Suddenly, he remembered the spring bamboo shoots after the rain, and called to Agui who was about to retreat: "Wash the bamboo baskets, and put the hoe by the door."

Agui blinked: "Master, are you going to dig bamboo shoots?"

"Well, the bamboo shoots in this season are very tender, and they are delicious when used to stew chicken or stir-fry meat." Xian Yun curled the corner of his mouth, "Don't even try to follow, I'll take Ah He out."

Hearing this, Agui's smile collapsed. Who didn't know that the mischievous white crane would only add to the trouble, either slipping into the chicken coop to scare the hens from laying eggs, or chasing the yellow dog guarding the gate all over the yard. it can not be helped.But the old man loves it so much that every day he asks people to buy expensive bamboo fish as bird food, and it only costs a tael of silver. It is said that the restaurants in the city sell it more expensively, and many old men and women like to eat it.Besides, there is a pond outside the house, and the white crane can catch fish just by diving into it, so why bother...

If Baihe knew that Agui looked down on it, he would definitely catch him as a target to vent his anger on, but unfortunately it was sulking this morning, and it still hasn't come down from the tree, so naturally it doesn't know what happened in the house.Thinking of this, Xianyun stopped moving, and said to Agui: "Go, remember to mend the hole on the bamboo basket."

This was also pecked by the white crane!

Agui responded, walked out of the house with his mouth curled, and deliberately slapped the trunk of the willow tree when he passed by, the branches shook rustlingly, causing the white crane to make a series of calls.

Xianyun in the room laughed heartily.