The next day, Wan Qing came to pick up Li Xiaonan, and the two got into the car. Wan Qing quickly set out snacks and tea, came next to Li Xiaonan, bit her ear and said: "Every word I say is important, please listen carefully.
!"
Li Xiaonan nodded quickly.
"Last night, it was very late. Our cousin, the fourth wife of the Wei family, came outside the small courtyard where I lived. Someone called me out and told me that if you go over to read again today, let me find an opportunity to take you with you.
I hope you met her and Mrs. Shi by chance. She said that Mrs. Shi asked her to do it, saying that Mrs. Shi wanted to talk to you."
Li Xiaonan blinked after hearing this.
"I rejected it at that time. It was not the same as you criticizing our prince. I rejected it respectfully and tactfully. I said my cousin also knows that our prince's mission will never allow for any mistakes. Please also
The girl is considerate.
"Unexpectedly, the fourth lady laughed and said that she knew that her cousin was strict in the law. She said that she had told her cousin and her cousin nodded."
After nodding the first few words, Wan Qing emphasized her tone and spoke with profound meaning.
Li Xiaonan looked at Wan Qing and said slowly.
"It was too late yesterday. I didn't want to go find Shi Gun. I woke up early this morning. Unexpectedly, Shi Gun came to see me first. He told the prince that he wanted you to do whatever you want and let me do the same.
Heartfelt."
"When Shi Gun spread this word, does it mean that what Lady Wei Si said is true? Did she really tell your prince?" Li Xiaonan was so shocked that she didn't even bother to eat the snacks.
"The fourth lady has said it before, she must have said it. This is not something that can be lied about. The fourth lady is not that kind of person. Do you want to see her?" Wan Qing looked at Li Xiaonan with breathless eyes.
"Tell me, why does she want to see me? Didn't we meet last time?" Li Xiaonan asked with a frown.
"We couldn't talk to each other last time. Let me tell you, it's better not to see each other. You don't care as much as she does." Wan Qing suggested sincerely.
"Why should I compete with her? I have nothing to argue with her. She is in the sky and I am on the ground." Li Xiaonan said.
Wan Qing snorted, "That's right. You don't have to worry about deducting your monthly payment. So, do you want to see me or not?"
Wan Qing's eyes were shining with gossip.
"See you!" Li Xiaonan said in a cheerful tone, "But~" Li Xiaonan trailed off, "Ms. Shi looks so upright and upright, and she doesn't look like someone who talks interestingly. How about this? I'll meet her during lunch.
Let's all eat together. If we eat with them, then we can't eat together..."
"You eat with them, and I'll eat my portion!" Wan Qing quickly answered, "Your meals are all set by our prince, no one dares to eat less, and no one dares to add more. I don't like either of them.
Food."
"Then your special dish is what you like to eat?" Li Xiaonan said.
"Of course! After all, I am the person who is needed by the prince. Whatever I want to eat, the kitchen will cook for me. Just go on!"
"It's already said. Let's have dinner together at noon. Do you want to talk more? After eating, drink tea. If you don't want to talk more, just eat in silence and leave after eating. You can talk when you go in, and you can eat when you go back." Li Xiaonan waved her hand.
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"Don't always talk about eating, it's serious!" Wan Qing rolled her eyes at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan read the files all morning. Just after noon, the girl next to Mrs. Wei Si followed Wan Qing in and conveyed her girl's lunch invitation.
The place to eat was in the water pavilion yesterday.
When Li Xiaonan followed Wan Qing, Madam Wei Si came out of the water pavilion to greet her. Madam Pan Jiu followed Madam Wei Si, looking at Li Xiaonan curiously.
Lady Shi was pale and thin. She wore an extra jacket than the others. She sank into the soft cushions. She put down the book in her hand and looked at Li Xiaonan with a cold look in her eyes.
A few women came in with food boxes. Madam Wei Si and Li Xiaonan laughed and said, "I asked my cousin what you like to eat. My cousin said you like anything delicious, so I had to ask the kitchen to make some for them."
Specialty dishes of other industries."
"Do you like anything delicious?" Mrs. Pan Jiujiu repeated and laughed.
"My family is poor and I haven't eaten anything good. So far, I haven't eaten anything I don't like." Li Xiaonan said with a smile.
"Miss Li is indeed very generous. I asked my cousin if he had anything to mention. My cousin said that you are very generous." Lady Wei Si smiled.
"You mean I have rough skin and thick flesh," Li Xiaonan continued.
Mrs. Pan Jiu opened her eyes wide and burst into laughter.
Mrs. Wei Si also laughed and nodded while laughing.
Rough skin and thick flesh are indeed my cousin’s exact words.
"I like you best. Two years ago, there was a distant aunt from far away. Her family came to Beijing and came to our house as a guest. My aunt's cousin was very pretty, but her clothes were a bit old and her sleeves were
It’s all worn out here.
"I was careless and said, cousin, your clothes are all torn. The cousin cried on the spot, and my mother made me kneel down for half an hour! I really wasn't laughing at her, I thought she didn't know, so I reminded her. Alas!
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Mrs. Pan Jiu spoke very fast, sighing at the end.
"It's still silk clothes if they are torn. I haven't worn silk clothes yet." Li Xiaonan said with a smile.
"Then, can I give you a few pieces? I have so many new clothes that I can't even wear them! Qianer made a bunch more, and I'll give you a box!" Mrs. Pan Jiu said with a happy smile.
"No, no!" Li Xiaonan quickly shook her head.
"Why not? They are all new and have never been worn once. I can't wear them at all." Ms. Pan Jiu Niang explained and persuaded.
"Silk is too delicate. Our tables and chairs are either made of white stubble wood or bamboo. They are burry and thorny everywhere. If you wear silk clothes, the threads will be picked up accidentally and they will be broken. p>
"Our house is not clean enough. I often rub dust on my hands, and I don't know where I rub them. The silk clothes are not washed. Besides, Sister Mei doesn't know how to wash silk clothes.
"We will wear silk when our business grows and we earn a lot of money, so we can afford to wear silk." Li Xiaonan explained to Madam Pan Jiu in earnest.
"Let's eat. These dishes won't taste good when they're cold." Lady Wei Si smiled.
Several girls stood next to each person carrying small silver basins and handkerchiefs.
Li Xiaonan looked at Mrs. Pan Jiu, and she would do whatever Mrs. Pan Jiu did. Mrs. Shi was washing her hands while looking at Li Xiaonan.
Madam Pan Jiu stood next to Li Xiaonan, pointed at the hibiscus shrimp balls carefully, and said in a low voice: "This is my favorite, please try it."
"I like to eat too." Li Xiaonan responded in a low voice and picked up a shrimp ball.
The whole meal was eaten in complete silence.
After dinner, Mrs. Wei Si asked for a tea table.
Li Xiaonan was hesitating whether to say goodbye and leave as an excuse to read a book. Madam Pan Jiu came over and said with a smile: "Does your family also have a rule of not speaking after eating?"
"No, our family is very lively during dinner. We talk while eating." Li Xiaonan said with a smile.
"Look at their family, they just eat and talk at the same time!" Mrs. Pan Jiu looked back at Mrs. Shi.
