"I went to Tianwang Temple last month and got a Bodhi bracelet that was recited by eminent monks. I can't wear it, so why not give it to you." Zong Tianbao carefully took out a brochure bag from his arms. In fact, this thing is
He had already prepared it for Jiang Nuan, but he just couldn't find the opportunity to give it to her.
"I don't want it." Jiang Nuan shook her head and said, "It's taboo for men and women to give and receive privately. Don't you even know this?"
"There's no one else here, and this isn't anything valuable." Zong Tianbao made excuses for himself.
Jiang Nuan glared at him angrily and said sternly: "Etiquette is etiquette, and it doesn't matter whether someone sees it or not. A gentleman cultivates his moral character and cultivates his heart for his own sake. How can he do it for others to see?"
Zong Tianbao was stunned by her glare, and his voice couldn't help but become gentle: "What you taught me is that I know I was wrong."
Jiang Nuan didn't expect that he would be so obedient, but it was a good thing after all, so he said: "Thank you for your kindness, but I really can't accept this thing. You can keep it for yourself! Or give it to whomever you like."
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"After the New Year, I will be a guard in front of the palace. I can no longer run around like a wild horse like before." Zong Tianbao couldn't help but tell Jiang Nuan about this.
"Congratulations then. Guarding in front of the palace is not something that ordinary people have the opportunity to do." Jiang Nuan's congratulations were sincere.
In the past, only officials of the third rank and above could recommend a child to serve as a palace guard. After all, this was another avenue besides the imperial examination.
The requirements for the guards in front of the palace are even higher. Not only do they need to be from a noble family, but they also need to be in good shape and appearance.
"What's there to congratulate about?" Zong Tianbao doesn't think this is anything special at all. He doesn't like to be restrained. Plus, he has an errand, which makes it even harder to see Jiang Nuan.
"The guards in front of the palace are so majestic and elegant!" Jiang Nuan felt that Zong Tianbao was a little too dissatisfied. "In front of the emperor, becoming a high official in the future is just around the corner."
"Do you also think the guards in front of the palace are good? One day I will wear a guard uniform and show it to you." Zong Tianbao couldn't help but feel complacent. He didn't know that this job could catch Jiang Nuan's eyes so much.
"What should you show me? You should show it to your parents and sisters." Jiang Nuan felt that Zong Tianbao was a little ridiculous, "How old are you? You don't even know how far away you are."
"You are really confused." Zong Tianbao muttered in a low voice, "I am simply playing the piano to a cow."
Jiang Nuan couldn't hear what he was saying and didn't want to talk to him anymore, so she said, "You have made your words clear, should you give way this time?"
"I have one more thing to say." Zong Tianbao secretly clenched his fists and said.
"What are you talking about? Just say it." Jiang Nuan felt that Zong Tianbao had become particularly verbose after not seeing each other for half a year.
If it weren't for his good attitude in admitting his mistake this time, I would have pushed him aside impatiently.
"That matter...don't take it to heart." Zong Tianbao's face turned red, and his words were unclear.
Jiang Nuan didn't understand what he was talking about for a moment and couldn't help asking: "What are you talking about? Why don't I understand?"
"It's just...it's...the drunkard thing." Zong Tianbao was a little worried, but his attitude was firm after all, "It's that drunkard who is immoral, and it's none of your business. Besides, I also know that you
There must be no real loss.ā
"You..." Jiang Nuan choked with anger. Of course she understood what Zong Tianbao was referring to, but was this something he could tell her?
"Of course I don't take the rumors outside seriously, but many people think that the drunk person is me," Zong Tianbao said, "After all, I have teased you before."
"So what if it is? So what if it's not? Do you think it's all in other people's mouths?" Jiang Nuan choked back, "The young marquis is too lenient. As a woman, I know that rumors only stop with the wise."
"I don't mean to blame you, and I don't care what others say." Zong Tianbao said, "I just want to tell you that if someone presses you and asks you who that person is, you might as well say it's me."
"It's not you, why are you saying it's you? That person is not me, so I don't know who it is." Jiang Nuan stamped his feet angrily, "You like to take the blame for others, just take it!"
Saying this, he threw his hands away angrily and walked away.
She felt cowardly when she thought about it and was reluctant to mention it.
Zong Tianbao still wanted to stop her, but the two maids in the second sister's room came over, so he had no choice but to step aside.
The two maids came over and saw that something was not right about Jiang Nuan's face. They also saw that their young master was also a little awkward. Thinking that the two of them were probably quarreling again, they deliberately smoothed things over and said, "Miss Jiang, our girl invites you into the house."
Iām going to have tea. My servant will take you there.ā
Jiang Nuan responded and followed the two maids.
Back at Zong Yuwei's house, she and Jiang Qing were painting there.
Seeing Jiang Nuan come in, they put down their pens and sat down together to have tea and fruits.
Zong Yuwei inevitably felt that he was a little cold to Jiang Nuan, so he took her hand and said, "Is it cold outside? Your face is red from the cold. This is the tea that was just poured. Take a few sips to warm yourself up."
"The weather is good today and there is no wind, so it's not cold." Jiang Nuan is in good health and is wearing thick clothes, so he doesn't feel cold at all.
"Ah Nuan, why don't you stay for a few days?" Zong Yuwei said affectionately, "I feel very bored by myself."
"Thank you for your kindness, sister. However, as the new year is approaching, there will be many things to do in your house. Not only can I not be of help here, but I am also adding to the burden." Although Jiang Nuan is sincere, she can tell the difference.
What is politeness?
What's more, although their family has a relationship with the Zong family, they are not close enough to live in his house.
"If sister is bored, sister and I can come here often." Of course Jiang Qing would not let go of this opportunity to get close.
"Then we agreed, we must come here often." Although Zong Yuwei and Jiang Qing can write and paint together, they can still distinguish between closeness and distance. "I can't use the things that my eldest sister sent me yesterday.
It would be a pity to leave it for nothing. If you don't mind it, just pick a few and take them back to play with."
"Thank you very much, sister, but I feel really ashamed to receive the salary for nothing." Jiang Nuan said with a smile.
"Thank you sister Yuwei for your kindness. We have seen and played here, and that's enough." Jiang Qing also said.
She needs to appear more sensible and generous than Jiang Nuan in front of others.
Zong Yuwei looked at her coldly, feeling that although the second young lady of the Jiang family had been trained well by her mother, she was too fond of being in the spotlight and could not take on big things.
On the surface, Jiang Nuan looks carefree and informal, but in fact he is kind-hearted and upright, but lacks scheming.
Seeing that it was almost noon, the Jiang sisters and the Meng family left together. Although the Zong family tried every means to persuade them to stay, the three of them did not stay to eat.