The man was very obedient, smiled, and retreated as instructed, not forgetting to salute Qingrong before leaving.
Only then did Qingrong see his appearance clearly. This man's skin was as white as snow, he had thin eyebrows and phoenix eyes, his eyes were cold and enchanting, and his behavior was calm and elegant... Qingrong couldn't help but hesitate, she finally understood what Mrs. Wei said: "Shocked"
"Chin" is really not an exaggeration! Such a charming and charming man is indeed rare! Not to mention Mrs. Wei, there are probably not many women who can resist him.
Qingrong quickly regained her composure and returned the greeting to him.
Not to mention Qingrong, even Azhen and Songyue were dumbfounded. Azhen was brave and wanted to take another look. She accidentally made eye contact with Gu Songzhi, and suddenly her face turned red.
He immediately lowered his head and couldn't help but said in his heart, I wonder if this is the reincarnation of that male vixen, he can confuse people like this!
Mrs. Wei noticed the surprise and surprise of the master and servant, and she smiled even more happily, "How about Sanniang, do you know this time that I am not lying to you, right?"
Qingrong shook her head and couldn't help but laugh: "How dare I? I know it. Madam really has a sharp eye and can pick out people's sunshine, but it leaves people speechless."
Mrs. Wei was naturally charming, so when such a beautiful woman stood with this cold and enchanting young man, not only did they not contradict each other, but their auras matched each other, making them eye-catching and surprising.
Mrs. Wei covered her mouth and smiled, "That's natural, who doesn't like beauties? Although your paintings are really good, I noticed you and Siniang at a glance in the Jia Val shop in West Market, but it wasn't all because of
Your painting.”
Qingrong couldn't help but feel a little shy when she heard this, and said: "Didn't Madam invite several ladies to be guests today, why are you still hiding here?"
Mrs. Wei asked a servant to dress her up briefly. She said, "You came earlier. Why are you in a hurry? I'm not here and my mother is here. By the way, I've asked my mother about Yun Niang."
My mother said that since the person has been given to you, you have to decide how to use the person." After saying that, someone else brought Yun Niang's body deed over.
Qingrong smiled and agreed. After thanking her, she asked A-Zhen to keep it carefully.
Mrs. Wei said: "Then let's go there together."
After a while, Mrs. Yuan and Zheng Shiniang arrived one after another, but Ms. Pei Ling did not come. When Mrs. Wei asked, Zheng Shiniang showed a somewhat troubled look on her face and said:
"Madam, don't be surprised. Lingniang accepted Madam's message and was originally going to come. But somehow she heard that the mother of the eldest son of the Cui family suddenly fell ill. Lingniang was a filial piety to the governor, so she stayed on the bed every step of the way.
I have to wait and wait, but I really don’t have much time to do.”
Zheng Shiniang married into the Pei family and was Pei Ling's biological sister-in-law. Hearing what she said, Pei Ling's mother also had an unexpected incident. Mrs. Wei nodded, "That's it, there is nothing big going on here. You can ask her to be at ease."
that is."
"Thank you, madam." Zheng Shiniang sighed and said, "Speaking of which, Ling Niang is really pitiful. She has done so much to serve her, but she still doesn't get any good treatment... Now she is suddenly ill.
Actually, I don’t know if it’s because I worry too much. It’s because Ling Niang, a well-behaved and considerate person, is always criticized for not taking care of things well. She is scolded every now and then. On such a hot day, her mother-in-law calls her out under the sun.
You said that you have to follow the station rules, but I, as a housewife, can’t stand it!”
Mrs. Yuan looked surprised: "Lingniang didn't handle the affairs well?" If Pei Lingniang didn't do a good job, then few of the official wives in this group could say that they handled it well.
Mrs. Wei shook her head when she heard this, "This is too much." She couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Fortunately, her husband died early and she returned to her parents' home. However, Pei Ling's first husband also died of illness, but she later
Married to Cui Ningqian, the eldest son of the Cui family...it seems that she is still single and happy.
Zheng Shiniang said: "Who knows, ever since she got married to the eldest son of the Cui family, she has been dissatisfied with Ling Niang for many times because she was married before, and she always made things difficult for her. Our Ling Niang came back to treat Mrs. Li."
I endured this grievance without mentioning anything bad. It’s enough for my daughter-in-law to do this."
Qingrong couldn't help but laugh at what she said. If Pei Lingniang didn't mention it at all, how would you, the sister-in-law, know about it? All the words came from other people's mouths, but she, Pei Lingniang, didn't say a single bad word.
Pei Lingniang has a reputation of filial piety and righteousness. If these things are spread, who will say anything about Pei Lingniang? Maybe they are all secretly thinking that this Li family is narrow-minded and intolerant of others.
This kind of ability to retreat to advance and the mind that can bend and stretch are also admirable. Everyone here is not blind and blind, and they are aware of the twists and turns, but if you know the truth, you can do it like this
There are still few people like Pei Lingniang. Just being able to endure it like this is beyond the reach of most people.
Qingrong was listening on the sidelines, and agreed, "It is true that every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite." Zheng Shiniang also sighed, and several people sighed again, and then added the person closest to Yongcheng City.
We talked about everything, had lunch again, and talked for a long time before we all left the table.
On the eighth day of August, sudden news came from the palace that Concubine Xie was deposed. Not long after, Zhongshu ordered Xie Yuan to be mercilessly demoted to Shu by the saint... Qingrong didn't know that she was hundreds of miles away.
What exactly happened in Luyuan Palace, but when the news reached Yongcheng, it indeed caused a great shock. Many people could only watch carefully and pray secretly that it would not affect them.
After finally being cool for a few days, the heat in Yongcheng came again. Everyone complained about the terrible weather when they met, but they didn't dare to talk about the news coming from the palace a hundred miles away.
Qingrong celebrated the first Mid-Autumn Festival reunion day after returning home, but Siniang was far away in the palace. Xue Shao knew that Qingrong cared about her family and after spending the festival at Xue's house in the morning, he took the initiative to accompany her back to Lu's house to celebrate the festival.
Lin Quzi stayed for a long time this time, and also stayed at the Lu family for the holidays. He talked to Lu Wenzhong about the painting agreement with Xue Shao. Lu Wenzhong had never seen Xue Yunshi's gun. He heard that Lin Quzi
As soon as he said that, he also came to watch Xue Shao's spear dance with great interest. Knowing that Xue Shao and Qing Rong were coming, Lin Quzi didn't wait to choose a date and made a date with Xue Shao in advance for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Wang was not interested in such things as dancing with spears and sticks, and did not want to join in the fun. Qingrong wanted to watch it, but she couldn't leave Wang alone, so she accompanied Wang to leave the table, leaving only Lu Wenzhong and three others.
During the banquet.
However, Azhen was very lively and took the initiative to mention to Qingrong that he wanted to check it out for her, not wanting to miss the opportunity. Qingrong saw that she liked it, so he went with her.
Wang said: "Don't you want to go and take a look?"
Qingrong was amused and said: "Aren't you afraid that grandma will find it boring? Grandma thinks I'm getting up?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? You haven't celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at home for several years. Now that you're back, I'm naturally happy." As she said that, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but sigh, "I don't know what's going on with Si Niang over there, you?"
I didn’t mention it today, I just kept talking about it in the past few days..."
Qingrong comforted her and said, "Don't worry, grandma. Didn't Si Niang write to us a few days ago to say that everything is fine, so that we can rest assured?"
"I hope that's the case. But look at the news coming over there, why isn't it worrying?"
Qingrong knew what Mrs. Wang meant, and she gently advised: "Although it is dangerous, the affairs in the harem are about to calm down now, and Siniang may be able to return home soon. This is also a good thing." She sent Siniang away at the beginning.
It was a helpless move. Now that the Xie family has fallen, Si Niang no longer has to live in the palace for a long time.
Speaking of this, Mrs. Wang nodded a little relieved, "That's true, as long as the person comes back safely."
The two of them couldn't help but talk about Concubine Xian. Si Niang also said in her letter that Concubine Xian was injured after giving birth. It was said that her health was not as good as before, which was worrying... I'm afraid there is nothing they can do now.
I can only stay in Yongcheng day and night hoping that Concubine Xian and Si Niang are safe and sound.
When the two of them returned to the table, Xue Shao had put away his gun and sat back on the table. Qingrong saw that his breath was not even and there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead, so she took the initiative to hand over the handkerchief and said warmly: "Wipe it."
Wipe it."
Xue Shao hummed and took the veil.
Lin Quzi looked at Xue Shao's eyes and said with a smile: "I think Chang Xuan is no worse than An Qu Gong! What a formidable young man! With such an appearance, he can wield a gun with both strength and softness.
You are so heroic! My trip is really not in vain!"
Qingrong was also a little surprised when he saw this. Lin Quzi rarely praised others like this, so what he said must have always been good.
But Xue Shao showed no signs of arrogance and pride. He said modestly: "If you don't dare to take it, you can't compare with An Qugong."
Lu Wenzhong was also very satisfied. He smiled and said: "In my opinion, that's the case. Don't be humble!" Lu Wenzhong became more and more satisfied when he saw Xue Shao. Although he was dull, he was neither arrogant nor impetuous, brave and capable of martial arts.
, good conduct, indeed very good.
After drinking and eating, it was getting late. Xue Shao and Qing Rong did not plan to go back to Xue Mansion, but stayed at Lu's house to rest for one night. Fortunately, Mrs. Wang had asked someone to clean up Qing Rong's house in the afternoon, otherwise
It's really a bit rushed.
Xue Shao was still being left to drink by Lu Wenzhong and Lin Quzi, so Qingrong went back to the room first. After watching Xue Shao dance with his spear, A-Zhen met Qingrong and praised him to the heavens along the way.
There is no underground. He directly said that Xue Shaoying was handsome and said that it was a pity that Qing Rong was not seen.
Qingrong couldn't help but laugh, "Look at you, are you really so wonderful?"
Azhen nodded hurriedly and said: "Yes! It's much more exciting than what I saw on the street! Alang is really good at gun dance. If I look for a husband in the future, I will also find someone with extraordinary skills. My wife will be there."
Keep your eyes peeled and choose carefully for me."
Qingrong couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, and Songyue and Yunniang couldn't help laughing either. Songyue joked, "You're thinking of finding a husband-in-law so soon? Could it be that you already like each other and are just waiting for your wife to make the decision for you?"
?”
Azhen hurriedly argued, "No! I listen to my wife, but I always want her to know who I want to marry. What do you think, my wife?"
Qingrong smiled and said: "I have written it down and will pay attention to it for you when the time comes."
Azhen smiled and rolled her eyes and said, "Thank you, madam! It's better, madam."
"Stop being such a mouthful." Qingrong thought of how much wine Xue Shao drank at the table, and ordered, "I'll ask someone to make some sobering soup later, and then boil some hot water."
Azhen was very diligent and said hurriedly: "I'll go right away, don't worry, madam."
Her look made Qingrong and Yunniang laugh so hard that Songyue couldn't help but shake her head and said with a smile: "Look at this little girl, she doesn't know what she has been thinking about all day."
Qingrong smiled and said, "Don't you know her yet? Even if she has a simple and unrestrained temperament, it's not surprising that she thinks about this all day long."
At this time, Xue Shaozheng came in from outside. Songyue and Yunniang greeted each other and said, "Alang."
Xue Shao waved for them to go down. He walked to Qingrong, touched Qingrong's face with one hand, and asked, "What are you laughing at? You are so happy?"
He smelled of alcohol and his eyes were reddish. Qingrong looked at him and asked, "How much wine have you drunk?" After saying that, he asked someone to bring sobering soup and hot water.
Xue Shao shook his head, "It's not much. Mr. Lin and Grandpa are drunk, but I'm still fine." He said, with a hint of pride in his brows, like a child waiting for a compliment.
Qingrong smiled helplessly, and asked him to sit down and drink the hangover soup, and then asked him to change clothes and wipe his face. Xue Shao did as he was told, "You rest first, I will do it myself."
He also remembered that Qingrong didn't like the smell of wine, so he quickly changed into a set of clothes. After briefly washing up, he smelled the clothes again to make sure that the smell of alcohol had dissipated, and then got on the bed. He approached Qingjing lightly.
Rong, after thinking about it, he reached out and hugged her.