Mrs. Zheng stood up with a smile: "Ning'er, Sister Lan, you two come with me to greet me. Mrs. Cui is inconvenient, so don't go, stay here and wait for a while."
The three of them responded in unison. Ye Qinglan and Ye Qinglan stood up together.
For some reason, Ye Qinglan felt inexplicably nervous, and subconsciously lowered her head to take a look at herself. It was a cold spring, and she was still wearing a silk jacket and cotton skirt, so she must have looked a little bloated...
Why would she think of such a strange question? Ye Qinglan frowned at herself and decisively put the thought behind her.
Ye Qingning saw that her expression was a little strange, so he came over with a smile and asked, "What's wrong with you today? Cousin Xiyu is here as a guest. Are you unhappy? Why are you frowning?"
Ye Qinglan naturally refused to tell the truth and responded casually: "I was just thinking that I haven't seen cousin Xiyu for a few months. I wonder if she has changed."
Ye Qingning did not doubt that he was there, shrugged and said with a smile: "I can't say for sure. I'll find out when we meet later."
After chatting for a while, Ye Qinglan finally relied on her strong self-control to adjust her somewhat disordered heartbeat and breathing back to normal.
But when she saw that familiar figure from a distance, she realized that all she had done was in vain.
She was obviously far away and couldn't even see her face clearly, but as soon as that elegant and tall figure appeared in her eyes, her heart began to beat uncontrollably.
Long time no see, Gu Xinian!
The figure who was standing with his hands behind his back seemed to have noticed something. He turned around. His eyes, as dark and deep as ink jade, slightly raised the corners of his lips, and looked over from a distance.
See you soon, Ye Qinglan!
Ye Qinglan unconsciously moved a little slower, almost all her attention was attracted to the young man with a slight smile.
After not seeing each other for so long, she always thought that she had successfully forgotten this man. But at this moment, she clearly saw the fact that she was hiding deep in her heart and never wanted to admit: In fact, she had been deceiving herself. This figure,
It may be strong or weak in her heart, but she has never really forgotten it.
God, when did this happen? How could she develop such an undesirable affection for such a dark and sinister man?
Ye Qinglan was confused. She didn't have the joy of a young girl's first love. Instead, she felt helpless and discouraged as "who is not good, why should he be the one?"
"Third sister, why are you walking so slowly?" Ye Qingning felt excited when she saw Gu Xinian. She wanted to walk forward immediately. But Ye Qinglan was uncharacteristically walking slowly and slowly. Ye Qingning was anxious.
, simply pulled Ye Qinglan and walked over together.
"I have met my aunt," Gu Xinian's true temperament has always been well hidden. What is always shown to others is this gentle and elegant mask. It is enough to charm women from eighty to three years old. From the Zheng family
The friendly and joyful smile is evident.
Gu Xinian looked at the two girls again with a smile: "Two cousins, how are you?" Those deep black eyes paused on Ye Qinglan's face for a second or two.
Ye Qingning suppressed the excitement in her heart and exchanged a few polite greetings. However, Ye Qinglan remained silent. She was feeling more upset than ever before, and she didn't know how to face Gu Xinian, who had reunited after a long separation, so she simply pretended to be a lady and said nothing.
Gu Xinian glanced at Ye Qinglan without any trace, and a smile flashed in his eyes. Every time this girl saw him, she would either put on a fake smile or quarrel with him eloquently. As quiet as she is now,
There were really very few of them. But her well-behaved appearance was extremely pleasing to the eye, and his mood unexpectedly improved.
Maybe. No matter what she looks like, as long as he sees her, he will be in a good mood!
Gu Xiyu, who was in the carriage, heard the voices outside and couldn't hold back anymore. She lifted the curtain and stuck her head out: "Cousin Lan!"
Ye Qinglan immediately threw all the random thoughts behind her and raised her head with a smile: "Cousin Xiyu."
Gu Xiyu was happy and excited, and immediately got out of the carriage with the help of the maid. Then she happily threw herself into Ye Qinglan's arms: "Cousin Lan, I haven't seen you for so long, I miss you so much."
Ye Qinglan felt warm in her heart and hugged Gu Xiyu tightly: "Cousin Xiyu, I have always missed you too."
Ye Qingning felt a little disgusted and said deliberately sourly: "Hey, after thinking about it for a long time, you two, no one misses me?"
Ye Qinglan burst into laughter: "Of course I do, especially me. I see you every day, but I still think about it and can't sleep at night."
Everyone present was amused and laughed.
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Let's settle in the mansion first! If you have anything to say, it's not too late to talk to you later."
Gu Xiyu held Ye Qinglan's hand tightly, with a look of joy on her face. Ye Qingning stood on the other side of Ye Qinglan. Each of the three girls had their own style. Ye Qingning was bright and charming, Gu Pansheng's appearance, Gu Xiyu's skin was whiter than snow, and she was outstanding and beautiful.
Known as the best among the noble ladies in the capital.
Standing in the middle, Ye Qinglan's appearance is actually not as dazzling as the two of them, but her eyes as bright as spring water, the smart and confident look between her eyebrows, and that smile that makes people feel like spring breeze, make her exude a different kind of beauty.
Gu Xinian looked at her back, the corners of his lips raised slightly unconsciously.
There are a group of maids busy with trivial matters such as placement. Gu Xiyu, who has always been quiet, tightly held Ye Qinglan's hand and started talking: "...I always want to come to you, but my mother and elder brother don't allow it.
I left the house. I finally made it to the end of the New Year and after the Lantern Festival, and finally allowed me to come over as a guest. However, I was not allowed to stay for a long time. I only stayed for half a month and then had to go back!"
After talking about it, Gu Xiyu looked dissatisfied. Why couldn't he stay for two months and then go back?
Ye Qinglan smiled and reassured: "Aunt and Cousin Gu are also worried that you are not used to living there." There is another more important reason that is difficult to say. Gu Xiyu's temperament is different from that of ordinary girls. Living in Uncle Changyuan's Mansion makes it clear.
It was to cause trouble for Mrs. Zheng. No wonder Mrs. Zheng didn't allow her to stay for too long. However, as long as she knew this reason well, it was better not to say it out loud, so as not to make Gu Xiyu unhappy.
Gu Xiyu was a simple child and quickly put this unpleasant little incident behind her. She also talked about her life in the past few months: "...My eldest brother used to accompany me in writing and painting, but since he did
After I became the Minister of Household Affairs, I had to go to the government office every day to attend to official duties, or I had to go to court. I had no time to accompany me at all, and I was not allowed to come to you. I stayed in the mansion every day and was almost bored to death."
As soon as Gu Xinian was mentioned, Ye Qinglan's heart skipped a beat, and then she secretly spat at herself in embarrassment. She was really useless. She just mentioned his name, so don't be awkward. If you talk to her later,
What should I do if he eats at the same table?
If he keeps doing this, he will definitely not be able to hide it from the shrewd and sophisticated Gu Xinian... No! He must not let him notice anything strange! If he knew that she had such a special feeling for him, I don't know how proud he would be!
"Cousin Lan, what are you thinking about?" Gu Xiyu looked curious: "Why does your face look weird?"
...Can even Gu Xiyu see that something is wrong with her?
Ye Qinglan sighed angrily in her heart, but her face immediately returned to normal, and she smiled nonchalantly and said: "I have been listening to you attentively and didn't think much about anything. You must have seen it wrong!"
Was she really wrong? Gu Xiyu was a little unsure: "But you were clearly in a daze just now."
Ye Qinglan said in a very sure tone: "You must have read it wrong."
Gu Xiyu immediately changed her words obediently: "Well, I must have read it wrong."
…
Why does she feel like bullying a child?
Ye Qinglan coughed and changed the topic with a smile: "Cousin Xiyu, after a year, I have grown a lot taller! Now I am as tall as you."
She used to be a few centimeters shorter than Gu Xiyu, but now standing together, she is already about the same height - of course, a thirteen-year-old girl is not much taller. She is estimated to be only about 1.58 meters, which is less than
Ye Qingning, who has a slender figure, is five or six centimeters shorter.
Gu Xiyu looked at Ye Qinglan seriously and said with a smile: "You have grown taller and become more beautiful."
Ye Qinglan laughed dumbly: "When did you learn to make people happy?"
Gu Xiyu opened her black and white eyes and said innocently: "I'm not coaxing you, I'm telling the truth." Cousin Lan was also good-looking in the past, but she was a little thin, and her body and facial features were not developed.
In these short few months, Ye Qinglan not only grew taller, but her eyebrows also became more beautiful, like a piece of beautiful jade, gradually brushing away the dust and becoming dazzling.
Everyone likes to hear nice words, especially when these words come from Gu Xiyu, who never tells lies, it is even more pleasant. Ye Qinglan smiled with crooked eyebrows.
"Are you two finished whispering?" Ye Qingning walked in with a smile: "Lunch is ready, mother asked us all to come over!"
In other words, I will see Gu Xinian again later...
Ye Qinglan suppressed her chaotic and delicate mood, cheered up and said with a smile, "Then let's go there now, don't keep auntie waiting impatiently."
Since you can't escape, you have to hold your chest high and get through this. Anyway, he won't come to the house every day, so there won't be many opportunities to meet him. At worst, when you see him, you can pretend to be cowardly and discordant.
He just spoke. No matter when this strange feeling started, it must be nipped in the bud...
Ye Qinglan silently thought about countermeasures, but she didn't know that her wishful thinking was destined to fail. Even if she wanted to avoid Gu Xinian, she would have to cooperate with him.
As soon as he entered the side hall of Luomei Courtyard, Gu Xinian's eyes drifted over. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.
