Fenglin Tianxia – Queen with a Thousand Pets

"Madam, you are going to do that Mrs. Quanfu's presentation tomorrow, but you must be more polite." The county magistrate again told his wife.

"You have said several times, what's the matter, although General Yang is an officer older than you, isn't it bad for me to lay the groundwork for her?" The county magistrate's temper was fierce and she said loudly.

"Hey," the county magistrate looked around, people all backed out, leaning into the wife's ear and said: "You know how I wrote the marriage letter today with Brother Deng as a witness? General Yang also wrote a special agreement, and we both acted as witnesses."

"what?"

"Don't think that the wedding was for General Yang who went to marry him. I will tell you that all the documents are from General Yang to the Ling family."

"What?" The lady screamed, covering her mouth and widening her eyes.

"Be quiet, be quiet! General Yang’s own father was originally without a clan, and he was accepted as an adopted son by the old General Yang and he did not enter the Yang family’s genealogy. Moreover, the Yang family was wiped out. Now General Yang is alone. He wants No one can say anything about entering the family. But, you think, General Yang has a high position, why is he willing to do this kind of thing? He must value the master of Ling very much, the madam of the county lieutenant and the madam of the lord Bo, it is not because of contempt for Ling. As the head of the house, General Yang was furious. Now he has been obediently divorced and went home?"

"You mean, if I offend that woman, you also want to divorce me? Then I really won't make this bed!"

"Hey, if you don't go, they will invite you to be an old lady, madam, look for yourself, a full set of golden thanks!"

"Huh! Madam Cheng is so old, can she afford to wear it?"

Not to mention how many talks and rumors arose in Tiandai County, the main courtyard of the General's Mansion was still peaceful.

After drinking tea with Qin Yuanxiang in the afternoon, he sent away the pregnant woman who had become more vigorous after talking. With the thick stack of dowry list sent by Zheng Xi, Ling Qingyu felt a little bit. Am I going to get married?

Suddenly looking back, but there was no silent but smiling man behind him, Ling Qingyu felt a pain in his heart and closed his eyes back.

"A pair of red gold long hairpins, a pair of red gold inlaid ruby ​​hairpins, a pair of red gold inlaid sapphire hairpins, a pair of emerald hairpins, a pair of white jade hairpins, a pair of white jade exquisite hairpins, and a longevity point emerald hairpin. Pairs, Double Happiness Double Ruyi Point Cui Long Hairpin Pairs, Pearl Inlaid Long Hairpin Pairs, Emerald Inlaid Long Hairpin Pairs, Wanfu Wanshou Inlaid Gemstones and Jade Flower Pairs, Double Happiness Double Ruyi Inlaid Gemstones and Jade Flower Pairs, Durian Baizi Pairs of inlaid gems and emerald flowers, peach offering 3000 pairs of pearls and emeralds, 10 pairs of jadeite white jade, coral, pearl and gemstones, two pairs of red gold dotted jade inlaid with head lotus, and 6 pairs of red gold dotted jade beards , Winged golden phoenix hanging pearl hairpin pair, silver gilt golden phoenix first hairpin pair, coral gilt dotted green hairpin pair, red coral gold wire hairpin pair, sheep fat white jade blessing and longevity hairpin pair, Hotan Pairs of white jade hairpins on the eyebrows, pair of sheep fat white jade hairpins with phoenix, gold gilt silver dots with gemstone hairpins, silver ridge gold butterfly hairpins, gold dotted beetle hairpins, Hetian white jade Pairs of hairpins, pairs of jade hairpins, pairs of white jade hairpins in Ruyi shape, pairs of Hetian white jade hairpins in hollow shape, pair of white jade hairpins in Ruyi shape, pair of hairpins in white jade shape, pair of hairpins inlaid with precious stones, paired with silver onyx Pairs of hairpins, pairs of red gold chisel bracelets, pairs of red gold inlaid gemstones bracelets, pairs of red gold tired silk bracelets, pairs of red gold dotted jade bracelets, pair of mutton fat white jade yuan bracelets, pair of Hetian white jade pu bracelets, jade yuan bracelets Pairs, blue night crystal jade bracelet, red sandalwood crystal jade bracelet, red crystal jade bracelet, golden dragon and phoenix bracelet, carved dragon Hetian white jade bracelet, mutton fat white jade round bracelet, ten pairs each, pierced nine bend plain silver bracelet, red gold inlaid beads There are ten pairs of bracelets, jade jade bracelets, square flat emeralds bracelets, agate silver round bracelets, and soft gold bracelets with beads and emeralds....No, I can't read it anymore!" Alan threw himself on the stone table and said.

Ling Qingyu picked the thick stack underneath, and said, "How many more are there? Are you not going to finish reading it?"

After reading so much, less than one-third of the jewelry was said, and it was still the standard products in front. Alan shook his head and said, "Are you a dowry? You open a silver building!"

"Yeah, did you know?" Ling Qingyu leaned back and smiled. Hearing what she said, it seemed that Zheng Xi and the others did a little bit of restraint.

"But Alan, you know, if money is really omnipotent, I would rather use it all in exchange for Yan San." Ling Qingyu sighed softly.

"Yes, a man like Yan San, but you also want to start something, Yang Zhao is not bad too," Alan placed the list and said, "A man who can do this for you, I'm afraid it will be the same. One."

Ling Qingyu smiled and did not answer, but closed his eyes, quietly feeling the gentle breeze.

Because tomorrow is about to be laid out, the main courtyard must be let out. After taking a shower at night, Yang Zhao hugged Ling Qingyu to the nearby courtyard.

This is the secondary courtyard of the main courtyard. It is separated from the main courtyard by a door. Although it is smaller, it is very delicate.

Yang Zhao put Ling Qingyu on the bed, removed the wooden frame on the foot of the bed, and asked, "Is your body better?"

After he left in the afternoon, the **** in his body also fell silent. Ling Qingyu nodded and said: "Well, it seems to be all right."

"Azhao." Ling Qingyu grabbed the corner of Yang Zhao's clothes and said, "Why do you want..." Why do you want to join? You are in this position, how many people will laugh at your identity as a son-in-law?

Yang Zhao smiled faintly and said: "Zhao said, everything about Zhao will be given to you." He slowly sat beside Ling Qingyu, and said: "Zhao's heart, Zhao's life," he said, he got close to her and kissed She closed her lips and whispered: "Zhao's body is yours..."

Ling Qingyu hooked his neck and kissed back hard. At this moment, she didn't want to let her miss for Yan San hurt the man in front of her.

Like a thunder in the sky, one is to endure more than a year and finally hugs the beloved woman in his arms, the other is that the snake pill in the body has been **** hard to bear but is suppressed in it, the kiss between the two is warm and deep , Already took off the clothes while kissing.

After carefully spreading Ling Qingyu's calves on the two small wooden frames, Yang Zhao once again confirmed that there was nothing wrong with her, leaned over, and while sucking in her vermilion, he put his fingers into the flower path.

"Um..." Ling Qingyu hugged his head and whispered out.

"Qingyu...Qingyu..." Yang Zhao called her name in a low voice, like a brand mark engraved on her heart.

"Zhao..." Ling Qingyu let out a long sigh when his body was filled.

******

Early in the morning, the streets of Daixian were guarded by soldiers five steps per person, and the people of Daixian dispatched more today. They took the melon seeds and other things and set up their positions to wait for the excitement. General Yang’s The dowry is sixty-eight, so the bride's dowry will never be less than this number.

When the auspicious hour arrived, firecrackers were set off in front of the Ling Mansion, and Han Mian took the lead, Zheng Xi and Cai Jingfang, riding a tall horse in front, and the dowry behind them slowly went out.

"Why are these boxes so much bigger than what we usually see?"

"Look at it, look at it, so many top faces!"

As the dowry of each table was carried out, the exclamation on the street was louder than one, and the first layer of the dressing table was opened, luxurious jewelry, exquisite lavender, precious spices, exotic treasures , Exquisite decorations and furniture, make people dizzy, really blind the dog's eyes of the whole city.

"Big brother, what are you thinking?" Chen Rongxuan asked Ling Yunfei puzzledly, with such a weird expression!

"I'm wondering if I talked less with that girl?" Ling Yunfei, who was also blinded by the dog's eyes, said.

The first move has followed Han Yan into the gate of the General's Mansion, and the ones behind have not yet left the backyard of Ling's Mansion. The kind of wealth and dignity that came to the face has made Daixian people talk about it for many years.

Ling Qingyu woke up amidst the noise from the main courtyard nearby. He felt that his side was empty, so he raised his body and called out, "Yan San?"

As soon as the sound came out, the door was pushed open with a creak, Ying Jiu took the water basin and came in, and said, "Is the master awake?"

"Well, when is it?" Ling Qingyu pulled the clothes on the side of the bed and put it on, surprised that Ying Jiu instead of Bai Wei came in and asked.

"At this time, Bai Wei and Yinqiao went to help the shop, and the genius doctor also went to see the excitement." Ying Jiu knelt on the bedside, took the warm towel and handed it to her, said.

Ling Qingyu took the towel and washed his face, then rinsed his mouth with his hands, then looked at him with a reddish face.

Ying Jiu didn't look up, packed his things and exited the door.

Ling Qingyu held back her urine, but her legs couldn't move anymore, so she had to put on her clothes first, and then carefully moved her legs to the side, but the pain caused her to pump straight away at the first move, which was more painful than yesterday.

"The master!" Ying Jiu swept in, held her up, and said, "I'll come."

Bent over and carried Ling Qingyu to the next room, and placed her on the toilet. Ling Qingyu's face was already flushed, and he whispered: "I'll do it by myself, you will go out first."

Ying Jiu held her with one hand, took out a strip of cloth with one hand, and blindfolded her eyes, then lifted her upper body so that she could lift her long dress, and then supported her with both hands, no longer sound.

This was really shameful, Ling Qingyu blushed like a persimmon, and quickly settled the matter.

When Ling Qingyu felt like a mosquito, Ying Jiu untied the cloth belt, took her out, put her on the bed, and asked, "Why do you want to see the master?"

Ling Qingyu was a little tempted by the ancient presentation.

Ying Jiu took off the clothes and pants from the hanger beside him, put the pants into her legs first, mentioned the knees, then put the clothes on the bedside, turned and walked out.

With the door closed behind him, Ying Jiu stood in front of the door, listening to the suppressed throbbing pain from time to time inside, and clenched his hands.

After tossing so much pain that he was half dead, Ling Qingyu finally put on the simplest clothes, and then called: "Nine."

Ying Jiu came in, picked her up and put her on the soft couch, poured a cup of hot water from the table and placed it on the low table on the soft couch, handed her the comb on the dressing table, and combed her hair in Ling Qingyu. Arrange her clothes when she arrives.

Ling Qingyu combed her hair smoothly, and then casually rolled things up with a ribbon behind her head. Watching Ying Jiu, who lowered her head to tidy up her clothes and trousers, paused slightly and took the water glass and slowly drank the glass of water.

Ying Jiu picked her up and said, "Can I have some breakfast?"

"Alan is watching the excitement over there, she must have brought food there, right?" Ling Qingyu smiled.

Ying Jiu nodded, hugged her out of the room, and walked from Crescent Gate to the main courtyard.

The yard was very lively, and the furniture like the water flowed in. Under the command of Bai Wei Yinqiao and others, he placed it in the house. The ladies who came to shop were in the house saying congratulations loudly, and some followed in quietly. Said some enviable words.

"Go back." Ling Qingyu whispered. She remembered that the ancient furnishings were all in the groom's house, and it is really out of time for her bride to appear here.

Back in the courtyard, Yan Qi was eating and laying on the table in the courtyard, while Ying Shisan walked out of the kitchen with a walking stick.

"Aren't we any other people here?" Ling Qingyu asked puzzledly, right? If we are so rich, let the injured number of a yard do something?

"There are so many things today, I went to help." Yan Qi sat down at the stone table, patted the special recliner next to him, and said, "I'm eating early."

Ying Jiu put her on the bamboo chair, set her legs up, and then put the movable chopping board on the bamboo chair to the front, and then put some Fluttershy from the stone table on the chopping board.

Ling Qingyu took a sip of the porridge and sighed with narrowed eyes, "Sure enough, the craftsmanship of Thirteen is good!"

Ying Shisan put the crutches aside, leaped to sit down, and said with a smile: "I will be all right after a few days."

Ling Qingyu looked at Yan Qi and frowned when he saw that his face was still pale as blood and there was no blood on his lips.

"My injury is so good that it is always slower." Yan Qi smiled.

Mottled light and shadow fell under the shade of the trees, and the breeze slowly sent various sounds from the nearby courtyard.

"Madam, you are going to do that Mrs. Quanfu's presentation tomorrow, but you must be more polite." The county magistrate again told his wife.

"You have said several times, what's the matter, although General Yang is an officer older than you, isn't it bad for me to lay the groundwork for her?" The county magistrate's temper was fierce and she said loudly.

"Hey," the county magistrate looked around, people all backed out, leaning into the wife's ear and said: "You know how I wrote the marriage letter today with Brother Deng as a witness? General Yang also wrote a special agreement, and we both acted as witnesses."

"what?"

"Don't think that the wedding was for General Yang who went to marry him. I will tell you that all the documents are from General Yang to the Ling family."

"What?" The lady screamed, covering her mouth and widening her eyes.

"Be quiet, be quiet! General Yang’s own father was originally without a clan, and he was accepted as an adopted son by the old General Yang and he did not enter the Yang family’s genealogy. Moreover, the Yang family was wiped out. Now General Yang is alone. He wants No one can say anything about entering the family. But, you think, General Yang has a high position, why is he willing to do this kind of thing? He must value the master of Ling very much, the madam of the county lieutenant and the madam of the lord Bo, it is not because of contempt for Ling. As the head of the house, General Yang was furious. Now he has been obediently divorced and went home?"

"You mean, if I offend that woman, you also want to divorce me? Then I really won't make this bed!"

"Hey, if you don't go, they will invite you to be an old lady, madam, look for yourself, a full set of golden thanks!"

"Huh! Madam Cheng is so old, can she afford to wear it?"

Not to mention how many talks and rumors arose in Tiandai County, the main courtyard of the General's Mansion was still peaceful.

After drinking tea with Qin Yuanxiang in the afternoon, he sent away the pregnant woman who had become more vigorous after talking. With the thick stack of dowry list sent by Zheng Xi, Ling Qingyu felt a little bit. Am I going to get married?

Suddenly looking back, but there was no silent but smiling man behind him, Ling Qingyu felt a pain in his heart and closed his eyes back.

"A pair of red gold long hairpins, a pair of red gold inlaid ruby ​​hairpins, a pair of red gold inlaid sapphire hairpins, a pair of emerald hairpins, a pair of white jade hairpins, a pair of white jade exquisite hairpins, and a longevity point emerald hairpin. Pairs, Double Happiness Double Ruyi Point Cui Long Hairpin Pairs, Pearl Inlaid Long Hairpin Pairs, Emerald Inlaid Long Hairpin Pairs, Wanfu Wanshou Inlaid Gemstones and Jade Flower Pairs, Double Happiness Double Ruyi Inlaid Gemstones and Jade Flower Pairs, Durian Baizi Pairs of inlaid gems and emerald flowers, peach offering 3000 pairs of pearls and emeralds, 10 pairs of jadeite white jade, coral, pearl and gemstones, two pairs of red gold dotted jade inlaid with head lotus, and 6 pairs of red gold dotted jade beards , Winged golden phoenix hanging pearl hairpin pair, silver gilt golden phoenix first hairpin pair, coral gilt dotted green hairpin pair, red coral gold wire hairpin pair, sheep fat white jade blessing and longevity hairpin pair, Hotan Pairs of white jade hairpins on the eyebrows, pair of sheep fat white jade hairpins with phoenix, gold gilt silver dots with gemstone hairpins, silver ridge gold butterfly hairpins, gold dotted beetle hairpins, Hetian white jade Pairs of hairpins, pairs of jade hairpins, pairs of white jade hairpins in Ruyi shape, pairs of Hetian white jade hairpins in hollow shape, pair of white jade hairpins in Ruyi shape, pair of hairpins in white jade shape, pair of hairpins inlaid with precious stones, paired with silver onyx Pairs of hairpins, pairs of red gold chisel bracelets, pairs of red gold inlaid gemstones bracelets, pairs of red gold tired silk bracelets, pairs of red gold dotted jade bracelets, pair of mutton fat white jade yuan bracelets, pair of Hetian white jade pu bracelets, jade yuan bracelets Pairs, blue night crystal jade bracelet, red sandalwood crystal jade bracelet, red crystal jade bracelet, golden dragon and phoenix bracelet, carved dragon Hetian white jade bracelet, mutton fat white jade round bracelet, ten pairs each, pierced nine bend plain silver bracelet, red gold inlaid beads There are ten pairs of bracelets, jade jade bracelets, square flat emeralds bracelets, agate silver round bracelets, and soft gold bracelets with beads and emeralds....No, I can't read it anymore!" Alan threw himself on the stone table and said.

Ling Qingyu picked the thick stack underneath, and said, "How many more are there? Are you not going to finish reading it?"

After reading so much, less than one-third of the jewelry was said, and it was still the standard products in front. Alan shook his head and said, "Are you a dowry? You open a silver building!"

"Yeah, did you know?" Ling Qingyu leaned back and smiled. Hearing what she said, it seemed that Zheng Xi and the others did a little bit of restraint.

"But Alan, you know, if money is really omnipotent, I would rather use it all in exchange for Yan San." Ling Qingyu sighed softly.

"Yes, a man like Yan San, but you also want to start something, Yang Zhao is not bad too," Alan placed the list and said, "A man who can do this for you, I'm afraid it will be the same. One."

Ling Qingyu smiled and did not answer, but closed his eyes, quietly feeling the gentle breeze.

Because tomorrow is about to be laid out, the main courtyard must be let out. After taking a shower at night, Yang Zhao hugged Ling Qingyu to the nearby courtyard.

This is the secondary courtyard of the main courtyard. It is separated from the main courtyard by a door. Although it is smaller, it is very delicate.

Yang Zhao put Ling Qingyu on the bed, removed the wooden frame on the foot of the bed, and asked, "Is your body better?"

After he left in the afternoon, the **** in his body also fell silent. Ling Qingyu nodded and said: "Well, it seems to be all right."

"Azhao." Ling Qingyu grabbed the corner of Yang Zhao's clothes and said, "Why do you want..." Why do you want to join? You are in this position, how many people will laugh at your identity as a son-in-law?

Yang Zhao smiled faintly and said: "Zhao said, everything about Zhao will be given to you." He slowly sat beside Ling Qingyu, and said: "Zhao's heart, Zhao's life," he said, he got close to her and kissed She closed her lips and whispered: "Zhao's body is yours..."

Ling Qingyu hooked his neck and kissed back hard. At this moment, she didn't want to let her miss for Yan San hurt the man in front of her.

Like a thunder in the sky, one is to endure more than a year and finally hugs the beloved woman in his arms, the other is that the snake pill in the body has been **** hard to bear but is suppressed in it, the kiss between the two is warm and deep , Already took off the clothes while kissing.

After carefully spreading Ling Qingyu's calves on the two small wooden frames, Yang Zhao once again confirmed that there was nothing wrong with her, leaned over, and while sucking in her vermilion, he put his fingers into the flower path.

"Um..." Ling Qingyu hugged his head and whispered out.

"Qingyu...Qingyu..." Yang Zhao called her name in a low voice, like a brand mark engraved on her heart.

"Zhao..." Ling Qingyu let out a long sigh when his body was filled.

******

Early in the morning, the streets of Daixian were guarded by soldiers five steps per person, and the people of Daixian dispatched more today. They took the melon seeds and other things and set up their positions to wait for the excitement. General Yang’s The dowry is sixty-eight, so the bride's dowry will never be less than this number.

When the auspicious hour arrived, firecrackers were set off in front of the Ling Mansion, and Han Mian took the lead, Zheng Xi and Cai Jingfang, riding a tall horse in front, and the dowry behind them slowly went out.

"Why are these boxes so much bigger than what we usually see?"

"Look at it, look at it, so many top faces!"

As the dowry of each table was carried out, the exclamation on the street was louder than one, and the first layer of the dressing table was opened, luxurious jewelry, exquisite lavender, precious spices, exotic treasures , Exquisite decorations and furniture, make people dizzy, really blind the dog's eyes of the whole city.

"Big brother, what are you thinking?" Chen Rongxuan asked Ling Yunfei puzzledly, with such a weird expression!

"I'm wondering if I talked less with that girl?" Ling Yunfei, who was also blinded by the dog's eyes, said.

The first move has followed Han Yan into the gate of the General's Mansion, and the ones behind have not yet left the backyard of Ling's Mansion. The kind of wealth and dignity that came to the face has made Daixian people talk about it for many years.

Ling Qingyu woke up amidst the noise from the main courtyard nearby. He felt that his side was empty, so he raised his body and called out, "Yan San?"

As soon as the sound came out, the door was pushed open with a creak, Ying Jiu took the water basin and came in, and said, "Is the master awake?"

"Well, when is it?" Ling Qingyu pulled the clothes on the side of the bed and put it on, surprised that Ying Jiu instead of Bai Wei came in and asked.

"At this time, Bai Wei and Yinqiao went to help the shop, and the genius doctor also went to see the excitement." Ying Jiu knelt on the bedside, took the warm towel and handed it to her, said.

Ling Qingyu took the towel and washed his face, then rinsed his mouth with his hands, then looked at him with a reddish face.

Ying Jiu didn't look up, packed his things and exited the door.

Ling Qingyu held back her urine, but her legs couldn't move anymore, so she had to put on her clothes first, and then carefully moved her legs to the side, but the pain caused her to pump straight away at the first move, which was more painful than yesterday.

"The master!" Ying Jiu swept in, held her up, and said, "I'll come."

Bent over and carried Ling Qingyu to the next room, and placed her on the toilet. Ling Qingyu's face was already flushed, and he whispered: "I'll do it by myself, you will go out first."

Ying Jiu held her with one hand, took out a strip of cloth with one hand, and blindfolded her eyes, then lifted her upper body so that she could lift her long dress, and then supported her with both hands, no longer sound.

This was really shameful, Ling Qingyu blushed like a persimmon, and quickly settled the matter.

When Ling Qingyu felt like a mosquito, Ying Jiu untied the cloth belt, took her out, put her on the bed, and asked, "Why do you want to see the master?"

Ling Qingyu was a little tempted by the ancient presentation.

Ying Jiu took off the clothes and pants from the hanger beside him, put the pants into her legs first, mentioned the knees, then put the clothes on the bedside, turned and walked out.

With the door closed behind him, Ying Jiu stood in front of the door, listening to the suppressed throbbing pain from time to time inside, and clenched his hands.

After tossing so much pain that he was half dead, Ling Qingyu finally put on the simplest clothes, and then called: "Nine."

Ying Jiu came in, picked her up and put her on the soft couch, poured a cup of hot water from the table and placed it on the low table on the soft couch, handed her the comb on the dressing table, and combed her hair in Ling Qingyu. Arrange her clothes when she arrives.

Ling Qingyu combed her hair smoothly, and then casually rolled things up with a ribbon behind her head. Watching Ying Jiu, who lowered her head to tidy up her clothes and trousers, paused slightly and took the water glass and slowly drank the glass of water.

Ying Jiu picked her up and said, "Can I have some breakfast?"

"Alan is watching the excitement over there, she must have brought food there, right?" Ling Qingyu smiled.

Ying Jiu nodded, hugged her out of the room, and walked from Crescent Gate to the main courtyard.

The yard was very lively, and the furniture like the water flowed in. Under the command of Bai Wei Yinqiao and others, he placed it in the house. The ladies who came to shop were in the house saying congratulations loudly, and some followed in quietly. Said some enviable words.

"Go back." Ling Qingyu whispered. She remembered that the ancient furnishings were all in the groom's house, and it is really out of time for her bride to appear here.

Back in the courtyard, Yan Qi was eating and laying on the table in the courtyard, while Ying Shisan walked out of the kitchen with a walking stick.

"Aren't we any other people here?" Ling Qingyu asked puzzledly, right? If we are so rich, let the injured number of a yard do something?

"There are so many things today, I went to help." Yan Qi sat down at the stone table, patted the special recliner next to him, and said, "I'm eating early."

Ying Jiu put her on the bamboo chair, set her legs up, and then put the movable chopping board on the bamboo chair to the front, and then put some Fluttershy from the stone table on the chopping board.

Ling Qingyu took a sip of the porridge and sighed with narrowed eyes, "Sure enough, the craftsmanship of Thirteen is good!"

Ying Shisan put the crutches aside, leaped to sit down, and said with a smile: "I will be all right after a few days."

Ling Qingyu looked at Yan Qi and frowned when he saw that his face was still pale as blood and there was no blood on his lips.

"My injury is so good that it is always slower." Yan Qi smiled.

Mottled light and shadow fell under the shade of the trees, and the breeze slowly sent various sounds from the nearby courtyard.