The news that Xue Chengdong and Xu Zhi were getting married spread out, and the news that Xu Zhi was going to hold a flower viewing party at the Xu family also spread.

"Is she crazy? If she asked her husband to divorce her, she would just want to hide."

"After all these years of pulling and pulling, the Xue family can no longer stand her."

"Isn't Prince Xuan's concubine pregnant recently? The Xue family dared to divorce at such a time, without even caring about Prince Xuan's face. It can be seen that they can't bear her at all."

"I have met Mr. Xue several times. He is an elegant man. Which official nowadays doesn't like to go to Pingkangli? He doesn't like to go. He is a rare person."

In the Liang Dynasty, from officials to scribes, prostitution became a common practice. This so-called "Pingkangli" is where Huajie and Liuxiang are located.

"Yes, let's talk about it. It's just that the concubine was vicious and full of snakes and scorpions. Wasn't she beaten to death later? Shilang Xue never showed any mercy."

"With such an embarrassing situation, who would go to a businessman's door to attend Xu Zhi's flower viewing party?"

"Unless King Xuan's concubine comes forward in person..."

"But being so shy, just to boost the reputation of the abandoned mother, wouldn't it just bring shame to Prince Xuan's palace?"

The female family members in the capital were discussing the matter very enthusiastically in private.

The atmosphere in Beijing has been tense recently, so this is a rare and relaxing topic.

There were so many people talking about it that it couldn't be hidden from the Xu family's ears.

Aunt Gui became anxious and angry first.

The biggest problem is...

"How can we have flowers at home?" Mrs. Gui made a bitter face, but did not dare to complain. She could only stutter: "I don't know... I don't know what Qingyin is thinking?"

"Yes, there are no flowers." Xu Zhi was also puzzled.

But she quickly said firmly: "Since Qingyin did this, she has her reasons."

When Gui heard this, she could only cry silently in her heart.

Well, the worst thing is that we will all be embarrassed together.

Maybe Qingyin will compensate them later... Qingyin has always been kind, even the servants at the village are rewarded with silver!

Mrs. Gui took a breath, turned around and ordered the stupid servants: "Let's make a pot of tea..."

I have to think about where to buy flowers temporarily.

It doesn’t matter whether the flowers are ugly or beautiful, I have to get a few of them anyway.

The servant responded and went to make tea.

The tea I brewed was the tea I brought back from Zhuangzi.

Gui said: "This is Lan Fei tea. Just boil it for my aunt to drink. I'll drink the original one."

Seeing this, Xu Zhi couldn't help but ask: "Sister-in-law, is she not used to drinking?"

Gui smiled and said: "Why don't you get used to it? That Lan Fei tea is really delicious. I haven't read many books about the light aroma, and I can't describe it. In short, it's excellent. But just because

It’s so good that it’s rare!”

As if she was afraid that Xu Zhi would be unhappy, Mrs. Gui looked at her face and then continued: "Now... now your brother is using the Lan Fei tea of ​​my niece to appetize people outside. Those arrogant princes and nobles

, you have to give rare things as gifts so that others can take a high look. You have to save money on such gold-like things."

Xu Zhi couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this.

After hearing this, she did not suspect that Mrs. Gui was asking for more as an excuse. After all, Mrs. Gui's brain was not that easy to use...

Xu Zhi said generously: "Talk to Qingyin someday and ask her to give you more. If you don't take it outside, can we still miss a mouthful if we drink by ourselves?"

She now understands the truth that even if she is a relative, she should share in the benefits of others. She cannot use this to prove whether the family affection is sincere.

Having said this, a servant came to report.

"Madam, aunt, outside..."

"Is it Qingyin here?" Gui's eyes lit up.

"No, it's not."

Gui's expression suddenly darkened.

The boy was out of breath and said: "The person who came here is a Confucian guest who calls himself Lin. He said... he came to send flowers."

Mrs. Gui was stunned, and now her face was full of joy: "Hurry, hurry, please come in soon!"

Xu Zhi couldn't help laughing and scolding: "When will you learn to breathe evenly before speaking?"

"No, it's making people's hearts sad every day." Mrs. Gui also cursed, but the smile on her lips could not go away.

Not long after, the Confucian guest named Lin was introduced.

He stood at the foot of the stone steps outside the flower hall. He did not enter the door, but bowed politely first: "I heard that Madam was going to hold a flower viewing banquet, so I shamelessly came to deliver flowers."

Xu Zhi heard the sound and stepped out, smiling in surprise: "It turns out to be Mr. Lin."

Mr. Lin raised his face and said with a smile: "Yes, it's me."

"No wonder Qing Yin is so confident that she won't say anything else. I still remember that the flowers, plants and landscapes in Mr. Lin's house are all exquisite!" Xu Zhi said in surprise.

Mr. Lin laughed heartily and was not polite at this moment. He stroked his beard and said: "That's right. Madam, you don't know. I am the best at handling orchids!"

Even Gui, who is not very knowledgeable, couldn't help but sigh: "Orchids are good! Orchids are good! Who doesn't love orchids since ancient times?"

"One stem with one flower but more than fragrant orchid, one stem with five or seven flowers but not enough fragrant rhizome. Huang Gong praised it in "Youfang Pavilion". The sage even said that it has the 'scent of a king'." Mr. Lin said.

Tao Lai.

Mr. Gui couldn't understand it at first, but he understood it at the back.

Anyway, it’s just that it’s extremely powerful.

She was so excited that she walked down the stairs: "It's such a good thing..."

Mr. Lin nodded: "Yes, the petal lotus orchid I sent this time is indeed a famous product among famous products. In addition, it is also known as Lingshuang's fragrance when exposed to the cold. The cold orchid, which is highly praised by scribes, is also the best in central Yunnan.

Plum orchids... There are two pots among them, which I got from friends."

He has a wide range of friends, which is when he comes into play.

Mrs. Gui almost fainted when she heard this.

He couldn't hide the excitement on his face.

You must know that this orchid is just like Liu Xiuyuan's calligraphy, which is worth thousands of dollars.

Orchids are fragile, and the more expensive they are, the more difficult they are to cultivate and survive.

Those noble ladies who have a pot of lotus orchid in their home have been praised for a long time!

Otherwise, how could Mr. Lin ask Ning Que to appreciate it?

It can be seen that this thing is valuable and elegant, and it is quite handy!

In comparison, any appreciation jewelry is inferior and looks tacky.

"I wonder if the head of the Xu family is here? I'm afraid I will have to stay for two more days. It's just that the orchid is delicate and needs my careful care."

Mrs. Gui waved her hand: "We make the decision. It's really brilliant to have someone like Mr. Lin in our house!"

Gui's words are exaggerated.

This is determined by the merchant's style.

But Mr. Lin sounded like a straightforward person, and the atmosphere was harmonious for a while.

Xu Zhi did not shy away from it and invited him into the flower hall to have tea.

He also said: "By the way, don't you know Mr. Lin? I have reconciled with my husband-in-law. There is no need to call me 'ma'am' from now on."

Mr. Lin actually heard about it, but he couldn't figure out what was going on here, so in order to avoid saying the wrong thing, he still pretended not to know.

"Then let's follow the family and call them 'aunt'." He said seriously.

This made Xu Zhi feel a little embarrassed.

People think she is a powerful person, but they call her "aunt". This is so self-effacing that she treats herself like a slave.

But Xu Zhi couldn't think of a better title for a while.

Just when I was worried, the boy came again.

This time he was more articulate and said to Xu Zhi: "Auntie, the guest from last time is waiting for you at the back door."

back door?

Who else could it be?

Xu Zhi looked embarrassed. Although she knew that Gui and the others knew nothing about this, she still felt a little awkward.

It seems, as if as soon as they reconcile, they can't wait to have an affair with someone else...

Xu Zhi could only pretend to be calm and said: "I think it's a gift..."

After that, he went to the back door.
To be continued...