It was a quarter to nine.
Jia Cui had slept for two and a half hours.
When he got out of bed, he felt full of energy. He quickly put on his clothes and brushed his teeth.
Thanks to the past sixteen years, the Ningguo Manor had given him free rein, allowing him to develop this habit of independence. Even his clothes were simple martial clothes, light robes, and it was very convenient to wear.
It could be said that in the Jia Clan's two manors, he was absolutely the most special 'master'.
Thus, there were only three maids in the east courtyard, including Lian Yue. The things they usually had to do were extremely easy.
"Master, you're awake?"
Lian Yue heard the commotion in the room and quickly walked in to report,"Eldest Madam You, Young Madam Qin, Eldest Madam Zhu, and Aunt Zhao have been waiting outside for more than two hours.”
"Oh?"
"Tell me, how many people are left?”
Hearing this, Jia Cui understood.
Presumably, Li Wan and Concubine Zhao had come for Jia Lan and Jia Huan. As for Madam You and Qin Keqing, they were waiting with them.
"Grandpa."
"There are six people left."
"They are Brother Qiang, Brother Huan, Brother Lan, Brother Cong, Brother Yin, and Brother Zhi.”
"Jia Lan and Jia Rui ran for less than 15 minutes before leaving.”
Lian Yue said softly.
"Humph."
"You're a useless guy."
The corners of Jia Fou's mouth curled up, his mocking intent growing stronger.
He wasn't surprised that Jia Huan could persist.
A kid who was used to seeing others roll their eyes at him would definitely treat this opportunity as a life-saving straw and grab it at all costs.
On the other hand, Jia Lan, the youngest Di son of the Jia family, was able to stay behind. He was truly somewhat surprised.
As for Jia Qiang, Jia Cong, Jia Yin, and Jia Zhi, one big and three small, they were rather interesting.
Thinking of this, Jia Fu put the towel away and walked out of the room.
"Second Uncle!"
"Second Brother Xu!"
Everyone in the courtyard greeted him when they saw his figure.
Jia Qiang and the other kids had looks of worship and respect in their eyes.
"Yes."
Glancing at the crowd, Jia Fou nodded,""After changing into this set of clothes, you finally look like a man.”
"What are you guys wearing in the past? Each and every one of you is even more gaudy than the girls on the street.”
At this moment, Jia Qiang and the others had all changed their clothes into martial arts attire. They were all black, and only the corners of their clothes had chrysanthemum patterns.
All of them stood together with the aura of a newborn calf that was not afraid of a tiger.
"Big brother!"
At this moment, a fairy-like figure flew towards Jia Fou.
“欸!”
A smile immediately appeared on Jia Fou's face. He instantly picked up Xichun and asked warmly,"Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"
"Did you change places?”
"No, no."
Xichun quickly shook her little head and said in a childish voice,"Big brother, you lazy worm."
"Sister Lin and I have been waiting for you for a long time.”
"Hah."
Jia Fou couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
The other people in the courtyard also held back their laughter.
"Sister Lin is here too."
"Big Sister-in-law, Big Sister-in-law Zhu, Big Brother Rong's wife, and Aunt Zhao.”
As he spoke, Jia Cui looked at the few women in the courtyard and greeted them.
"Second Brother."
"Lord Marquis!"
Madam You and the others either witnessed what happened last night or heard about it.
All of them were extremely reserved, and even the way they addressed each other was not as cordial as yesterday.
However, Lin Daiyu's way of addressing her made Madam You and the others look a little surprised.
Logically speaking, the relationship between Jia Fu and Lin Daiyu should be a little distant, and Baoyu should be closer. However, Lin Daiyu had always called Baoyu 'Second Brother Bao', while Jia Fu was called' Second Older Brother'.
They thought of the incident last night when Jia Fu personally stood up for Lin Daiyu and had some speculations in their hearts.
"Haha."
"Big Sister-in-law, Big Sister-in-law Zhu, Big Brother Rong's wife, and Aunt Zhao.”
"Don't be so distant at home. I don't eat people.”
Jia Fou teased with a smile.
You Shi and the others heaved a sigh of relief.
"Master, do you want to eat?"
At this moment, Lian Yue approached and asked.
"Yes."
Having just woken up, Jia Cui was also a little hungry. He was probably the only one in the courtyard who had not eaten breakfast.
After a while, everyone was discussing lunch.
After a while.
Two servant girls walked over with a tray and placed the things on the tray on the stone table in the courtyard one by one.
Everyone saw that it was a few simple meals, a bowl of millet porridge, two steamed buns, a small plate of salted vegetables, and two eggs.
"This…"
Li Wan and Concubine Zhao were dumbfounded. You shi and Qin Keqing's faces were also filled with disbelief.
Even the servants of the two manors would not be willing to eat such a breakfast.
What was Xiao Mi? It was brown rice, something that only the children of farmers would eat.
In fact.
Madam You and Qin Keqing didn't know much about the east courtyard.
Because, a few years ago, everything in the east courtyard was no longer under their control, and was managed by Jia Cui's room.
However, they had never expected that Jia Fou's life would be so simple.
"Lian Yue, have they eaten?”
Jia Qiong pointed at Jia Qiang and the others and asked.
"Reporting to Lord, the few brothers have just finished the medicinal bath and only brought in some pastries.”
Lian Yue replied without hesitation,
"Yes."
"Give them each a portion according to my quota.”
"Yes."
Lian Yue immediately arranged for a servant girl to bring out the millet porridge, steamed buns, and salted vegetables that she had prepared and placed them on the stone table.
The stone table in the east courtyard was round and could accommodate more than ten people at the same time. It was prepared by Jia Xiong to entertain guests.
"Sit, eat."
Glancing at Jia Qiang and the others, Jia Kui started to eat heartily.
Upon seeing this, Jia Qiang and the others found a stone bench and sat down. They hesitantly looked at the food on the table before eating.
However, when they took their first bite of the millet porridge, Jia Lan and Jia Cong felt like vomiting. It was too coarse.
"Don't vomit."
Jia Fou raised his head and looked at them expressionlessly. He said coldly,""Do you know how many people starve to death every year?”
"Every year, when spring comes after winter, the Tartars, Wala, and other tribes of the steppe will go south to plunder.”
"Because of the bitter cold of the grasslands, it will be covered in snow in winter. If there is not enough food, they will starve to death.”
"As a result, the people at the border lose their lives every year for that little bit of food.”
"Do you know how important the things in your bowls are to those commoners?”
"Eat it and don't vomit. If you can't eat it, get out of the east courtyard.”
Facing Jia Cui's serious expression, Jia Lan and Jia Cong could only endure their grievances and swallow the millet porridge in their mouths.
Jia Qiang, Jia Huan, Jia Yin, and Jia Zhi were still alright. At least they didn't live in a honeypot like them, so they accepted this unique breakfast faster.
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