After being away from home for nearly two months, Minglan suddenly felt a little hot in her eyes. Then she realized that she had regarded this family as her own family. Sheng Hong had three short strands of beard under her chin, which were distributed in short and long lengths. It is said that this is the most popular beard style for civil servants in the capital today. Mrs. Wang was so tired from preparing for Changbai's wedding that she had blisters on her mouth, which even makeup could not cover.
"Old lady, if you don't come back, my daughter-in-law will jump into the river. There will be a huge mess here!" Wang held Old Mrs. Sheng's arm and was affectionate as never before.
This time, Mr. Hai wanted to live abroad. He was afraid that it would not be easy to get married in a distant place in the future, so he simply arranged the wedding before the year before. While Mrs. Wang had to settle down the whole family who had just arrived in Beijing, she was also preparing for the wedding. She was so busy that she felt dizzy. Brain swelling.
Although Mr. Hai, the master of two generations of emperors, has become an official, his prestige in Qingliu still remains. This time the Hai family is marrying a daughter, and almost half of the most prominent figures in the Northern Scholars are coming. Not all of their family members may be rich, but all of them can win. Two sentences.
"Your mansion is really a place of elegance. Look at Lin Anzhi's "Picture of Playing the Qin". It is a wonderful way of thinking, using form to describe the spirit, and it shows the style of infatuation." A certain Hanlin lady commented on the wall painting in a literary way.
"The painting is good, but the inscription is a bit dignified, suppressing the elegant atmosphere. If we can use Mr. Tanwei's brushwork to achieve the beauty of 'Gu Lu', what do you think, Mrs. Sheng?" a certain bachelor's wife finished. , and then the two looked at Wang together.
Wang =_=... laughed a few times, quickly changed the topic, and moved on.
Who can tell her what they just said?
Chang Bai, the chief culprit of the Wang family, still looked the same as before. He pulled Minglan to compare his height with him, and said expressionlessly: "Two inches is six points." - You sell cloth.
Changsong failed again in Qiuwei this time, but he has made several friends in poetry and literature in the capital. Recently, he has gained a reputation as "Jiasong Gongzi". It's not too cool to shake a fan on a cold day. Changdong The biggest change was that it was like a new sprout growing a lot in one breath. "Sixth sister, I've been looking at all your things, and I haven't even touched the leather of the box." Changdong said quickly.
"Brother Dong is so capable. Go back to my place to get something. I have reserved it for Aunt Xiang." Minglan leaned over and bit her ear.
Nine-year-old Changdong's face was flushed, as if he was embarrassed: "I have made my sister spend money again. My aunt told me not to use it, so the old lady gave it away according to the quota." Minglan leaned over and said softly: "It is our aunt who sent us the good stuff. You are growing taller, so ask my aunt to make you a beautiful dress, so that you can go to school with dignity, this is in Beijing."
Changdong was grateful in his heart, lowered his head and thanked softly.
Minglan knew in her heart that if they lived solely by monthly routines, how could Molan and Changsong be so well-dressed? Everyone knew that, but Sheng Hong was a big man and never paid attention.
"Sixth sister, you are finally back. If it is later, your boxes and cages may not be able to be opened." Rulan's temperament is hard to change. She choked as soon as she opened her mouth, which made Molan angry. Minglan quickly put her arm on Pinlan's shoulder, He smiled and said, "I have Fifth Sister here, so even if I lose something, I know where it is! This time, I left several bottles of osmanthus oil for Fifth Sister!"
Rulan's eyes lit up: "Is it Cangxiang?"
"Isn't that true?" Minglan smiled with her eyebrows curved, very cute, and said softly, "Although Cangxiang Osmanthus is not as good as Xiyun Mountain, it is used for tribute, and there are many bottles every year. It is easy for my aunt to get it from the official shop. When I came out, I insisted on asking for some, and even if I didn’t keep a bottle, I would use it to wipe my sister’s hair!”
Rulan was also very happy, hugged Minglan's waist, and said with a smile: "That's good, I just need it, good sister, thank you for remembering me." Her hair has been withered and sparse since she was a child, and even after many years of raising her, she only has
Slightly better, Minglan's gift was just what she wanted.
Mo Lan pouted and said coldly: "My sister went to my hometown and learned a lot about her eyebrows. This flattery will make the fifth sister happy!" Minglan was not angry and turned around with a smile:
"Yes, I haven't forgotten Fourth Sister's flattery. Well, this is fragrant ink from the south. It is said to be mixed with fine spices. The writing is fragrant. It is very elegant. I only know two characters.
Stupid girl, don't waste the good stuff, just give it to your sister."
Mo Lan took a small mother-of-pearl black lacquered wooden box. When she opened it, there was a burst of elegant ink fragrance. Then she looked at the ink ingots, which were faintly purple in color. The ingots were smooth and smooth without any cracks. They were obviously of the highest quality. She couldn't help but feel
He secretly liked it, but his face was indifferent: "Then thank you sister, and I will give you half of the Nanzhu that I got when I met Mrs. Hai's wife later."
Minglan was not polite, clapped her hands and said with a smile: "That's great, eh, fifth sister, what about you?" With big eyes and small hands stretched out, Ru Lan glared at her and cursed.
: "You're a good-for-nothing. I can't live without you. I've left you a pair of old water-colored jade rings."
Minglan pulled her two sisters and sighed with satisfaction: "After all, it's good to have sisters. Even if I come late, I still get good things. I'm so lucky!" It was probably Minglan's joy that infected them. Rulan and Rulan
Mo Lan also smiled and shook his head, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
In the evening, when Sheng Hong returned home, mother, son and father were very happy again. Wang simply opened a big table and the family sat down to have dinner together. At the dinner table, Minglan toasted Sheng Hong with a glass of wine and said loudly: "I wish you a smooth career, dad.
Without dad's hard work, our daughters would not be able to enjoy such blessings. I wish dad good health and many blessings!"
Sheng Hong was deeply moved when he saw Minglan's sincere tone and upright behavior. He drank the wine in one gulp and praised repeatedly: "My family will be sensible tomorrow!" Seeing this, all the children also raised their glasses to Sheng.
Hong toasted, and Sheng Hong was extremely happy and said: "Okay, okay, you guys are more happy than asking for a promotion for your father!"
The boys all drank it all in one gulp, and Mrs. Sheng ordered in a low voice, only letting the girls take a small sip.
The whole family was very happy today, so they couldn't help but talk during the dinner, and Minglan happily recounted her experiences on her trip back home.
"At that time, it will be the golden autumn of September and October. Wow, the mountains and fields are covered with sweet-scented osmanthus as if they were paved with gold. The fragrance is overflowing. Just walking around in Guilin will make everyone smell the fragrance!"
"When we were picking sweet-scented osmanthus, we asked someone to tie a rope to a branch, and then the person below held the rope and shook it vigorously. As soon as we shook it, we were covered with sweet-scented osmanthus! Pinlan's hands are really smelly. People shake the flowers, but she shakes them down a few times.
A caterpillar! She was still under the tree with her mouth wide open. Oh my god, a worm almost got into her mouth!"
"The buffalo on the edge of the field has a good temper. I scooped up the rope and drove it gently, and it walked slowly. Pinlan was stupid and used too much force, which annoyed the cow. After almost being lifted up, it was kicked by the prong, which scared me to death.
Got it!"
Ming Lan's voice was crisp and her expression was lively. She told interesting stories. When she told embarrassing stories, she was cadenced, and when she talked about scenery, she was elegant and comfortable. The wild scenery in the mountains and the pastoral scenery were all vivid in her mind, and she made everyone laugh in admiration.
My children all grew up in a big house, surrounded by beautiful things since they were young, so they have never had such fun.
"Our hometown is a great place! The place is full of outstanding people and the scenery is beautiful." Sheng Hong was aroused with homesickness and praised.
Changsong couldn't help but said: "Is Youyang really so fun? I've been there too." Seeing that Minglan was in the limelight today, Mo Lan felt a little sour in her heart: "My brother is a scholar, how can he compare with the wildness of a little girl?"
Sheng Hong frowned and said, "Your sister is young, so it's normal for her to have fun. Besides, with servants watching, she can't be wild! Your eldest uncle and aunt wrote a letter, praising Ming Ya'er for her good temper and sensible nature. Pinlan is much more honest."
Mo Lan lowered his head and said nothing, feeling dissatisfied. Ru Lan was happier to see Mo Lan being blamed than to praise herself, so she happily gnawed on another chicken drumstick.
Minglan embarrassedly whispered: "I made an agreement with my grandmother to play with Pinlan for a while, and then I will be honest when I return to Beijing." Sheng Hong said with a smile: "It is right to be friendly with relatives, not to be polite. Just keep your airs and calm down when you come back."
Ming Lan secretly thought: Of course relatives are good. This time when he went to Beijing, Sheng Wei was afraid that the money in the capital would be rich and valuable, and Sheng Hong had to settle down and hold weddings. He was worried that the money would not be enough, so he sent another unknown amount of money.
But for government officials and businessmen, why not you help me and I help you, it’s a win-win situation.