Chapter 30: Snacks - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 30: Snacks
Huanhuan stepped forward to greet them, then began to take things out one by one from the octagonal food box.
"These are rose pastries, and these are lamp wick cakes."
Looking at the two layers of cakes, they were obviously not snacks from the capital, indeed quite rare.
"Where did these come from?"
"They were made by Zhu Jin from Madam's residence. She's always good at these things, but she was busy taking care of Madam lately. Now that Madam's illness has improved a lot, Zhu Jin has the time to make these snacks. She said there are hundreds of snacks from Shuzhou, and she wants to make them all for everyone to taste."
The Miss mood improved, and the servants followed suit.
This was a good thing.
Feng Yunhe also smiled, his clear and bright eyes filled with surprise.
"Even I haven't tasted Zhu Jin's craftsmanship for over a year. Aunt, you should try them. They taste really good."
As they were talking, Feng Jinxu arrived, stepping through the snow, tall and elegant, draped in a silver-gray cloak, making him look even more solitary like the bright moon in the clear sky.
Behind him was the guard who had come to report last time. Feng Jinyao felt a faint sense of familiarity when she saw him again.
"Greetings to Father."
"Greetings, Brother."
"Hmm." Feng Jinxu had finished his business early today, so he came specifically to see if Feng Yunhe had made any progress while here.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered, he saw a room full of people preparing tea snacks, and he couldn't help but be surprised.
It was snacks from Shuzhou!
For some reason, he suddenly remembered the time when he had just married Wen and ate these snacks, which were indeed very delicious.
Unfortunately, after the unpleasantness between them, he had barely entered Wen's room, let alone tasted these snacks again.
Seeing his brother's nostalgia, Feng Jinyao quickly signaled Huanhuan to bring the snacks over.
"Brother, try them. Sister-in-law just had someone send them over."
Huanhuan lowered her head, brought the snacks over, and Feng Jinxu glanced at her without any ripples. It was the guard next to him who suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Huanhuan? What are you doing here?"
This surprised everyone present.
"Do you know each other?" Feng Jinxu asked, frowning.
The guard realized he had overstepped and quickly bowed respectfully.
"Master, she is my sister. I don't know why she's here."
"A few days ago, I was sold to the mansion and now I serve in Madam's room. Today, I was ordered to bring snacks to Third Miss and Young Master."
"You..." The guard's surprise turned into confusion, even anger.
If the timing had been right, he would have questioned her on the spot.
On the other hand, Huanhuan's expression was determined.
At that moment, Feng Jinyao suddenly realized what the familiarity was all about.
In her previous life, after her brother was attacked and killed, this guard escorted his body back. Unfortunately, he was also injured during the attack. After burying her brother, this guard disappeared as well.
At that time, it was said that her father had given him some money and let him return to his hometown.
Now, thinking about it, she seemed to have seen this guard outside Wen's study once.
But she didn't think much of it at the time.
It was just a passing glance. If he hadn't worn the exact same clothes today, she probably wouldn't have remembered.
Now it seemed that there was something fishy going on, and if her brother's death was really related to the Wen family, then this guard must be involved, perhaps even an accomplice.
Thinking of this possibility, her vigilance immediately rose, and she looked at him with suspicion.
Unfortunately, he was an outsider, and her second brother was not in the mansion, so she couldn't investigate many things.
Her gaze fell on Huanhuan next to him, her eyes cold.
Since they were siblings, some things had to start from her, and she was afraid she could only find out through her.
She didn't believe that her brother would betray their former master, and his sister would be innocent!
Thinking of this, she began to plan.
"Huanhuan is quite good. She's well-behaved and quick to learn. If Sister-in-law is willing, I'd like to have her. Things at home are busy, and I need extra help."
After saying this tentatively, her brother remained expressionless, but the guard next to him frowned even deeper. In Feng Jinyao's eyes, there was a hint of a different meaning.
"If you like, ask Sister-in-law for her. If you ask, I'm sure she'll agree."
Feng Jinyao smiled faintly, looking at Huanhuan with a look of determination.
After enjoying the snacks, Feng Yunhe showed Feng Jinxu the invitation he had just written.
It was rare to have such good penmanship at such a young age, and while he admired it, he still reminded him not to be complacent and to continue working hard.
Feng Yunhe respectfully agreed, showing no signs of the disappointment he had previously shown. Instead, he seemed more excited, which puzzled Feng Jinxu.
He felt that his son's resistance to him was not as strong as before.
Then he saw the smile on Feng Jinyao's face as she looked at his son, and he felt even more puzzled. What kind of riddle were these two playing?
"During these days, Yunhe has been doing well with you. Ah Yao, please take good care of him. When spring comes next year, he will go to the academy so that he won't be laughed at by his peers."
"Brother, rest assured."
After saying that, she had someone bring in several pieces of silk and presented them to her brother.
"During these days, Sister-in-law hasn't been feeling well, so winter clothes haven't been made. I just got some good fabric here, with elegant and beautiful patterns. Brother, please take them to Sister-in-law when you have the chance."
In her words, there was an implied gesture of reconciliation between their families.
Feng Yunhe's eyes were full of hope. If his parents could reconcile and return to the way they used to be, he would naturally be happy.
"Hmm."
Upon hearing his affirmative answer, Feng Yunhe looked at Feng Jinyao with gratitude in his eyes.
In the courtyard where Sister-in-law lived, it was bustling.
Because the knot in her heart had been untied, Madam Wen was much more spirited.
Now she was collecting the first snow of winter with her maids, burying it under the plum blossoms. When spring came next year, they would take it out and brew tea with it, giving the tea a hint of snow plum fragrance.
When Feng Jinxu entered with his son, he happened to see her standing on the veranda, collecting snow.
She was elegant and charming, with a gentle demeanor.
For a moment, it was as if he had returned to the time when they first met, and her sweet smile had fallen into his heart.
As he was reminiscing, one of her maids suddenly called out "Master," and this picturesque scene, mixed with memories of the past, was shattered.
When Wen turned around, she saw her husband and son standing at the gate, a faint sense of father-son affection lingering around them.
Zhu Jin was the smartest, and after so many days, it was the first time Master had set foot in the courtyard, so she couldn't neglect him.
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