Chapter 23 The old lady returns to the house

Since the completion of Yanyun Marquis Mansion, Tingyunxuan seems to have become a forbidden area. There are special slaves to clean, but others are not allowed to enter. For Hongxiu and the others, Tingyunxuan is a very mysterious place.

When many maids were arranged to clean and arrange Tingyunxuan, everyone was full of expectations. However, after entering, they found that there was not much difference between them and other gardens.

The only difference is just a few purple bamboos!

These purple bamboos are full of spring, regardless of all seasons, and are considered strange to the Hou Mansion. Apart from the purple bamboo forest at the entrance of the inner courtyard, there are only a few plants scattered in Tingyunxuan. Compared to those outside, they seem to grow better, and the dark purple color is thicker!

In the early years, the prince was making a fuss, and the lady was begging him and couldn't move into Tingyunxuan as she wished. The mystery of whom Tingyunxuan cleaned up, the mystery was overwhelmed by everyone. Now, as soon as the young master returned to his house, he actually arranged to move into Tingyunxuan... The personal reason is confusing!

Tingyunxuan.

The flowers and plants planted are now covered with heavy snow.

So at first glance, Pei Donglai saw several purple bamboos scattered in staggered areas. He was proud and vigorous and powerful in the snow!

Hongxiu's words just now made me quite puzzled. According to her, Yunxuan was afraid that he should have prepared for him early!?

"Oh……"

Thinking of this, thinking about the scene of relying on my mother in Liushi Town. Pei Donglai's face gradually became cold.

The small courtyard is indeed exquisite, and the white walls should have been re-painted.

"Young Master, this..."

"Young Master, don't you think it's not easy to scream! I sound awkward."

Without Hongxiu's introduction, Pei Donglai also knew that this was his study. There were several famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, and it was actually a great scholar from the previous dynasty. In Pei Donglai's eyes, these calligraphy and paintings were full of righteousness. A majesty was lingering in his face.

The great scholar's writings and works to eliminate evil, and many wealthy families are willing to spend thousands of dollars to seek a word. Unexpectedly, there are only a few pictures of Tingyunxuan hanging on them!

As a military general, that father likes to collect calligraphy and paintings of famous people, but he can't do it...

Seeing Pei Donglai calmly looking at the calligraphy and paintings, Hongxiu was not idle either. The stove in the study began to burn, and the temperature suddenly rose.

After a long time of foothold, Pei Donglai handed the fox white fur to Hongxiu: "Open the window halfway!"

"yes."

Hongxiu was stunned, his hands and feet were not vague.

A little cold air came to my face, but the heat released by the animal charcoal did not decrease at all. For Pei Dong, the study room should not be too comfortable. The environment is too high, which will make him feel relaxed.

The bookshelf was filled with Confucian scriptures and various schools of thoughts. Pei Donglai took out a book called "Xunzi. Cultivation of Self" and simply sat down and read it.

Since the founding of Confucianism by the sages, there have been differences in the Confucian school. Among them, Mencius and Xunzi, "nature is good" and "nature is evil", have become two completely different views. However, the words of self-cultivation are similar!

Although Pei Donglai was a Confucian scholar, he devoted himself to studying the classics of various Confucian schools. Even some Taoist theories were slightly involved.

The "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trust" in Confucianism is all related to "self-cultivation". Cultivation of self-cultivation is one to cultivate virtue, and the other is to cultivate wisdom. Both virtue and ability are the ideal result of self-cultivation. Cultivation of virtue is the primary task of self-cultivation. Confucianism advocates "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, and trust" to cultivate virtue.

"When you see goodness, you must cultivate yourself and maintain yourself; when you see badness, you must reflect on yourself. Goodness is in your body, and you must be good at yourself; when you are not good at yourself, you must be evil at yourself. Therefore, those who are not me are my teacher; those who are me are my friend; those who are flattering me are my thief. Therefore, a gentleman raises his teacher and relatives and friends, and hates his thief. He likes good deeds and is able to be advised when he receives advice. Even if he wants to be unprofitable, how can he get it!"

"Although the road is near, you will not be able to go. Even if things are small, you will not be able to do it."

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After Hongxiu made a cup of tea for Pei Donglai, he stood bently waiting for instructions!

Such a scene really has a bit of meaning.

"What are you doing standing there? Sit!" Pei Dong was so immersed in the sight of him, then said.

"ah?"

Hongxiu was surprised and Pei Donglai realized that this place was no longer a harmonious village, but the strict Yanyun Hou Mansion.

There is a difference between master and servant, how dare Hongxiu mess up the rules?

Pei Donglai was not used to being there to serve someone, and thought about it and said, "Go to Pei Xuan's place and help me get the books I brought."

"yes."

Shortly after Hongxiu left, the inner courtyard began to become slightly noisy. The maids of all sizes were walking and their faces began to become solemn.

"Madam, the eldest lady and the old lady have returned home."

"Is it really taken back?" Lin Xian'er suddenly stood up, her face turning a little ugly.

"Change for me, let the maids in the inner courtyard beauties beautify them, and wait for the gate..." Lin Xian'er looked nervous and quickly ordered.

After leaving Hongxiu, who had not long since Ting Yunxuan, he ran back to the study room panting and said, "Little, young master, eldest lady and old lady have returned home. Come to the door to greet him!"

No wonder the eldest lady has never appeared and actually went to pick up the old lady in person. Pei Xuan once said that the old lady has lived in the countryside for a long time and has refused to move to the Hou Mansion. No wonder this time, the eldest lady wanted to go there in person. I just don’t know what the old lady is, so why did she choose to move into the Hou Mansion this time?

Pei Donglai stood up and went in a panic, but he felt confused.

Hongxiu quickly stepped forward to block Pei Donglai and began to tidy up his clothes. Then the fox white fur was put on again, and Pei Donglai smiled at Hongxiu and walked towards the outer courtyard.

It is not a strange thing to have an illegitimate child among princes and nobles. Most of them were taken back to the house since childhood and lived a life that was not satisfactory. A small number of people who were raised outside were also rumored to be discovered by this wife and that wife, and eventually suffered a murder. In comparison, illegitimate child like Pei Donglai seemed to be much lucky.

However, the illegitimate son is an illegitimate son. Some maids and servants think this young master is pitiful, while others feel despised.

These intertwined eyes have no lethality to Pei Donglai.

Lin Xian'er looked at Pei Donglai not far away, and waved to him in a while hesitation: "Lai'er, come to me."

At this time, Lin Xian'er had already changed into the dress of the lady who was granted by the court and dressed in brocade. She needed to show the posture of a mistress in front of these slaves, and even more needed to make a gesture in front of the old lady who was about to arrive.

"yes!"

Pei Donglai looked at each other and had some speculations between them.

"Second Madam, I'm here." The servant who had been watching the door hurriedly got in.
Chapter completed!