Jiang Nuan didn't sleep very well last night, mainly because the weather was too hot and muggy. It cooled down in the second half of the night and she fell asleep in a daze.
Today is a banquet held by the Zong family. Mrs. Zong specially sent someone to invite the whole Jiang family to come.
Meng was busy preparing gifts and packing clothes for everyone for two whole days.
This morning, after a simple breakfast, everyone just changed into clothes for going out.
There were two carriages in the Jiang family. Jiang Yinzhi, Meng and Jiang Hui rode in one, while sisters Jiang Nuan and Jiang Qing took the other.
Zong Tianbao knew that Jiang Nuan was coming, so he got dressed early and waited at the door.
When the Jiang family's carriage arrived in front of the door, he greeted it.
"God forbid, good boy. Have you been waiting outside for a long time? The weather is getting hot. Come in quickly!" Meng said affectionately and considerately.
"How do you feel about your health now? Have you recovered?" Jiang Yinzhi also asked with concern, this is their rich son-in-law, how can they not treat him well?
"Thank you to my father-in-law and mother-in-law for caring about me. I'm much better now." Zong Tianbao's face was full of smiles. After several months of nursing, he can already walk around, but he can't ride a horse yet.
Later, Jiang Nuan and Jiang Qing also got out of the car.
Zong Tianbao couldn't help but step forward, but his eyes couldn't help but drift toward Jiang Nuan.
He took the initiative to invite the Jiang family to his mother.
He hadn't seen Jiang Nuan for a long time, and he really couldn't think of anything else, and he couldn't go out, so he was suffering every day.
But if Jiang Nuan comes alone, I'm afraid it won't look good. If you want to invite them, you have to invite their whole family.
How could Mrs. Zong not understand her son's thoughts? But even if it is a treat, there must be a reason for it.
However, the Marquis came back and said that the position he was seeking for Jiang Yinzhi was close to ten, and he would only wait for the official announcement of the transfer of various ministries in autumn.
Mrs. Zong then called her servants to the Jiang family to tell them about the treat. She only said that the two families were getting together and didn't say a word more.
The courtyard of the Zong family is very spacious and full of flowers, plants and trees. As soon as you walk in, you feel refreshed.
In comparison, the Jiang family's yard is a bit too small, with not many trees. No wonder the heat makes people dizzy in the summer.
Sisters Zong Yuxiang and Zong Yuwei walked out of the second door holding hands and greeted each other with smiles on their faces.
Zong Yuwei's lower abdomen is slightly bulging, and she is already four months pregnant.
"The two nieces are too polite!" Meng held their hands and said with affection and concern, "In this weather and the second niece is in such a body, just sit in the room!"
Coming out to pick us up, how can I feel so depressed?"
"We haven't seen Auntie and An Nuan for a long time, let's go in and talk!" Although there is a huge difference in status between the Zong family and the Jiang family, the Zong family never takes any arrogance.
What's more, Jiang Nuan and Zong Tianbao's marriage has been decided, so they should get along more easily.
"The in-laws are here! Please come in!" When they arrived at the door of the main room, Lord Zong and his wife also came out with a smile.
They greeted each other politely and exchanged a few words about home affairs.
Mrs. Zong said to the eldest daughter and the second daughter: "Take the two girls and go to the garden for a walk! The elders of us are talking about family affairs here, and you can't stand it."
Zong Yuxiang and Zong Yuwei agreed and took sisters Jiang Nuan and Jiang Qing out.
Zong Tianbao also followed him out, leaving only four elders drinking tea and talking in the room.
"Second sister, you should rest and go. You don't have to accompany us for a walk." Jiang Nuan was a little worried about Zong Yuwei's health.
Although she didn't understand much, she had heard people say that this woman should be extremely careful when she is pregnant.
"Good girl, thank you for thinking of me. But the doctor who diagnosed my pulse said that my fetal position is very stable. I can't sit and lie down all the time. I have to move when I need to. It is actually good for the fetus." Zong Yuwei originally said.
She has an easy-going temperament, and because she is pregnant, she appears even more gentle.
"Second sister, you are different now than before." Jiang Nuan couldn't explain the difference, but he just felt that it was different. "You have become more beautiful and gentle."
"Silly girl!" Zong Yuwei raised his hand and pinched Jiang Nuan's cheek lovingly, "You will become more beautiful and gentle in the future."
Some words are not suitable to be said to Jiang Nuan now, but Zong Yuwei knows that whether a woman lives well depends on whether her husband loves her or not.
If you meet a loving husband, this woman will be able to develop seven points even if she is only three points beautiful.
If you meet someone who doesn't know how to show mercy, even if you are very kind, you will probably be tortured to only three or four points.
Although her younger brother was playful and ignorant, he loved Jiang Nuan wholeheartedly.
In addition, both her parents and the two sisters love Jiang Nuan very much.
It is not difficult to imagine how sweet and peaceful Jiang Nuan will be after her marriage.
Zong Yuxiang took Jiang Qing to see the lotus flowers there. Jiang Nuan always felt that Zong Yuwei was pregnant now, so it would be better not to go near the water.
She once heard her aunt and Mama Sang mention that her eldest aunt fell into the water when she was pregnant with her cousin, resulting in premature birth. Since then, her health has been in decline and she has never been able to recover.
"Second sister, let's sit in this pavilion and enjoy the wind for a while! It's quite cool." Jiang Nuan carefully supported Zong Yuwei and asked her to sit on the stool.
Jiang Nuan, as the name suggests, is always considerate and kind-hearted.
Her temperament is very popular with the clan family.
Zong Yuwei talked to her for a while, smiled sheepishly, and said, "I always get anxious now. You sit here for a while, I'll relieve myself before I come back."
After hearing this, Jiang Nuan hurriedly said: "Sister, just go, I'm nearby."
"You can take a walk around! I'm afraid I'll get a little bored sitting here." Zong Yuwei said considerately.
Then the two maids followed her to the west. Jiang Nuan sat there, looking east and west.
Zhuangzi suffered from heatstroke, and Lingdang had a small time again. In addition, she and Jiang Qing were going to ride in a carriage, and Jiang Qing also brought her maid, so she didn't let Zhuizi and Lingdang follow.
She was alone at this moment, which felt pretty good. It reminded her of how she often secretly climbed up a tree alone and listened to the rustle of leaves in the wind when she was in Dengzhou.
Jiang Nuan raised her head and looked at the clumps of tree crowns. She couldn't help but wonder how long it had been since she climbed a tree.
Zong Tianbao's eyes were shining, and he walked over as quietly as a thief.
He had been wandering around here for a long time, just looking for a chance to talk to Jiang Nuan alone.
After not seeing each other for several months, Jiang Nuan's appearance became even more touching.
For a woman of this age, one step forward is like an adult, and one step back is like a child.
Bright and bright yet shy and ignorant, it is a bud that is about to bloom, a jade that is yet to be polished.
Jiang Nuansi turned his face sharply as if sensing something, and happened to see Zong Tianbao still four or five steps away from him.
"What are you doing so sneakily?" Jiang Nuan's big, clear eyes held a hint of vigilance, and her little nose was slightly wrinkled, like a powerful kitten.
"I'm here to talk to you," Zong Tianbao said, taking two more steps forward, "I still have something to give you."
"Stop! Don't go any further!" Jiang Nuan said seriously, "Be more solemn, or I will get angry."
