June 22 is a mid-winter day, which can be said to be the hottest day of the year. Although it is already mid-morning, the power of the scorching sun has not yet fully manifested, and the Chenjiawu area is lush with trees and is absorbed by the vast expanse of blue West Lake.
It's hot, but I still feel unbearably hot when traveling in such hot weather.
Following Lu Weirui to Ming Shengyuan were two deacons, three servants, two maids, and two maids, namely Short Hoe and Hairpin Hua. At this time, they all wanted to get to Chenjiawu early and have a good rest.
They were on their way very early in the morning, and Miss Wei Rui was really anxious to see the flowers.
After bypassing the pine forest, the Chenjiawu Fort built against the mountain stood majestically in front of everyone. Ran Sheng pointed at the Fort and enthusiastically introduced to the servants of the Lu Mansion how good Chenjiawu was, with its beautiful mountains and clear waters, and its human kindness and beauty -
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Lu Weirui lifted up the gauze curtain in front of the bullock cart and looked at the standing Wubao in front of her. Her heart was beating hard. She waved gently to Chen Caozhi who was following the cart: "Chen
Mr. Lang——"
When Chen Caozhi got closer, he saw Lu Weirui sticking her head out of the car window, stretching out a tender as green-white index finger, pointing at the green peak behind Wubao and saying: "This is Jiuyao Mountain——"
Chen Caozhi smiled and said, "Yes."
Lu Weirui said: "Chen Langjun's "Mountain Dwelling with Snow Scenery" painted Jiuyao Mountain and Chenjiawu. The painting is covered with white snow. Now it is full of green, but you can still vaguely distinguish it."
Chen Cao said: "The brush is too clumsy to express the beautiful scenery. This time, Miss Wei Rui can take a good look at it."
Lu Weirui said "hmm", and as soon as her eyes met Chen Caozhi's, they separated. There were really thousands of words to say, but they were not allowed to express them as much as they wanted. They could only say some superficial words.
Seeing Wubao approaching, Lu Weirui became a little flustered, and softly called out: "Chen Langjun—I, I'm not going, right?"
When Lu Weirui was talking to Chen Caozhi, the two servants, Short Hoe and Hairpin Hua, walked a few steps closely and chatted with the two servants without stopping.
Chen Caozhi knew Lu Weirui's timidity and said with a smile: "How can I pass through the door without entering? Haven't I met Lu Shijun and Aunt Zhang?"
Lu Weirui blushed on her cheeks, glanced at Chen Cao, and said slightly angrily: "Mr. Chen is making fun of me!"
Chen Caozhi whispered: "I am very happy that you are here."
Lu Weirui blushed even more and stopped talking. She just kept looking at Chen Caozhi. Chen Caozhi was wearing a scarf on his head and a white gauze gown. His big sleeves were slightly swayed as he walked, calm and elegant. When he looked over from the side, his eyebrows were raised.
Like an ink painting, the temples are as sharp as a knife, the tall bridge of the nose looks extraordinary, the lips are pursed, the sun shines brightly outside the car window, and there are slight beads of sweat on Chen Caozhi's forehead——
In just three miles, Lu Weirui felt that she had walked for a long time, but also felt that it was just a moment. When she was approaching the gate of Chenjiawu, she came back to her senses and called out: "Hairpin Hua, get in the car -"
When the bullock cart stopped, Lu Weirui asked Hairpin Hua to get on the cart and help her put on her makeup. Hairpin Hua looked left and right and whispered: "Little lady, you are so beautiful. Everyone who sees it will admire you——"
Chen Caozhi said outside the car window: "Ms. Wei Rui, I will go in first and ask my sister-in-law to pick you up. This will be more convenient."
Lu Weirui was stunned and asked: "Is she Ding's sister-in-law?"
Chen Cao said: "Yes, he came to visit my mother yesterday."
Chen Caozhi asked Ran Sheng and Laide to greet the officers of the Lu Mansion first. He quickly walked into Wubao, lifted up his robe and went straight to his mother's room on the second floor.
Chen's mother Li was chatting with Ding Youwei under the south window. When they saw Chen Caozhi coming in with the wind, they both turned to look. Chen's mother Li smiled and said: "Youwei, look at the six ugly ones, sweating profusely - Yang
Is it worth seeing off the imperial doctor and monk? Come here, mother will wipe your sweat."
Chen Caozhi took off his shoes and walked over, knelt down in front of his mother, leaned forward, asked her to wipe his sweat with a silk handkerchief, and said: "Mother, sister-in-law, the daughter of Wu Commandery Lu Shijun was visiting Mingsheng Lake. I happened to meet her, so I invited her
Let’s have a cup of tea at Wubao. We’ve arrived outside the fort now.”
Ding Youwei's eyes suddenly opened wide and she was very surprised. Seeing Xiao Lang's face, she turned slightly red.
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, didn't know anything about it, so she quickly said: "Prefect Lu's daughter, please come in quickly." She stood up and went to greet her in person.
Chen Caozhi supported his mother and looked at his sister-in-law Ding Youwei: "Sister-in-law, please go and pick up Madam Lu. There are too many people in the living room on the ground floor."
Ding Youwei understood that the Lu girl was not here to visit Mingsheng Lake, but just like her, she came to visit after hearing that Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, was in poor health. Wu Jun was eight or nine days away from here!
Ding Youwei was touched by Lu Weirui's infatuation and filial piety, but also worried about her doing so. Before the Chen family in Qiantang became a noble family, if the story of Xiao Lang and the young lady of the Lu family spread out, it would cause an uproar, and it would cause an uproar.
Xiao Lang was extremely disadvantaged and quickly stood up and said: "Aunt, Xiao Lang, I'm going to pick up Madam Lu. Please don't go downstairs."
Chen Caozhi said to Ding Youwei's back: "Sister-in-law, please go to the small hall on the third floor to meet Mrs. Lu."
Ding Youwei responded and took Axiu and Yuyan downstairs.
Chen's mother Li also walked to the stairs and said: "Chou'er, Mr. Lu has been kind to you. Now that Mrs. Lu is passing by our place, she must treat her well. You can give her a hand, and she wants to kiss you."
Welcome Miss Lu upstairs."
Chen Cao said: "Mom, my sister-in-law will pick up Ms. Lu soon. It's hard work for me to go down to the first floor. Besides, Ms. Lu can't stand the noise on the ground floor. She will go upstairs immediately. Mom will follow her upstairs again.
, what if you are exhausted? Besides, you are the elder, so going to greet her in person will make the little lady of the Lu family uneasy." Then he helped his mother up to the third floor.
Ding Youwei came downstairs. Three ox-carts from the Lu family had already entered the Wubao gate. Next to the second ox-cart were two strong servants and a maid. After the car stopped, a maid got out first, and then came down.
A young girl with a bun, a flowery dress, and a jade skirt, with fine eyebrows, water-cut pupils, a beautiful nose and cherry lips, is extremely delicate. She sets foot on the land of Chenjiawu for the first time and looks at this huge ring-shaped building.
Bao, very shy and apprehensive.
Ding Youwei greeted you with a blessed smile: "Well, little lady Wei Rui."
Lu Weirui quickly returned the gift, staring at the elegant beauty in front of her with her black and white eyes, and asked: "Is this Ding's sister-in-law? Ding's sister-in-law is fine."
When Ding Youwei first saw Lu Weirui, he was very fond of this pure girl. She was indeed Xiaolang's perfect match. Only such a delicate and pure woman could be a good match for Xiaolang. Jiangzuo Weijie, Lu's nymphomaniac, was
What a perfect match.
Ding Youwei acted as if he had met Lu Weirui before. He stepped forward and took Lu Weirui's hand and said, "Miss Weirui, long time no see. Are you here to visit Mingsheng Lake this time?"
Lu Weirui was a very smart woman and knew that Sister-in-law Ding was helping her cover up, so she said, "Yes, I stopped by to visit Sister-in-law Ding and Aunt Chen."
When the other Chen clan members saw a large group of guests coming to the West Building, they came over to inquire. They learned that this was Ding Youwei's guest, the daughter of Lu Na, the prefect of Wu County. They were all amazed. These girls from the three Wu clans were really beautiful and elegant.
ah.
Ding Youwei invited Lu Weirui to go upstairs to drink tea, and followed her up. The other deacons, servants, and maids of the Lu family stayed in the hall on the ground floor. Zeng Yuhuan and his daughter-in-law Zhao brought tea and fruits and entertained her warmly.
Mrs. Chen's mother, Ms. Li, was leaning on the railing on the third floor, looking at the pretty young lady Lu. When she saw Youwei accompanying her upstairs, she stood at the top of the stairs and waited -
Ding Chunqiu was reading "A Volume of Ice and Snow" written by Chen Caozhi in Chen Caozhi's study. He heard the noise downstairs and walked out. When he saw his third sister Ding Youwei accompanying Lu Weirui upstairs, he was stunned.
Ding Chunqiu met Lu Weirui twice in Wujun. Lu Weirui came to Chen Caozhi to talk about flowers and paintings. Unexpectedly, when Chen Caozhi returned to Qiantang, this Lu girl also came to Qiantang!
Lu Weirui didn't expect that besides Chen Caozhi, she would meet people who knew her here. She felt slightly startled when she saw a kind old woman standing on the corridor, looking at her with a smile. Chen Caozhi was beside this old woman.
The person next to me knew that this was Mrs. Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, so she said, "Lu Weirui pays homage to Aunt Chen. Aunt Chen is well."
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, happily said: "Hello, Miss Lu, please come to the small hall for tea." She personally led Lu Weirui to the small hall.
Ding Chunqiu was still standing there in a daze, and Ding Youwei said: "Seventh brother, Miss Lu and I met in Haiyu County. This time she came to visit Mingsheng Lake. When she learned that I was here, she came over for a visit."
Ding Chunqiu said: "That's it." Looking at the third sister Ding Youwei walking that way, he thought to himself: "Don't hide it from me, Lu Weirui came to find Chen Caozhi. So, Zizhong wants to marry this Lu girl.
Already?"
Ding Chunqiu was indeed a little jealous, but it was no better than before. Now he and Chen Caozhi had quite a friendship. Although he felt uncomfortable because of the nobles' appearance, he was not jealous yet. He just said in his heart: "Zizhong, Zizhong."
, the marriage between your brother and my third sister is a lesson to the past, if you want to marry a girl from the Lu family, I’m afraid your reputation will be ruined!”
Lu Weirui followed Mrs. Chen's mother Li into the small hall. Mrs. Chen's mother Li sat down first. Lu Weirui respectfully bowed her hands to Mrs. Chen's mother Li. She put her hands on the ground and touched her forehead. This is a great gift for a woman to meet her elders.
This is what Lu Weirui did when he saw Weng Gu. At this moment, Lu Weirui regarded herself as the Chen family's wife.
Mrs. Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, was a little at a loss and said: "How can this happen? The young lady of the Lu family is a distinguished guest. How can she give such a great gift to the old woman? Youwei, help her up quickly."
When Ding Youwei calmly stood up to help her, Lu Weirui had already finished the "hand bow" ceremony, folded her hands in front of her chest, sat down on her knees with her back straight, and said: "Aunt Chen is Weirui's elder. Weirui lost her mother when she was young. See you now.
Seeing Aunt Chen's kindness and kindness made me feel very warm."
Mrs. Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, was very happy and kept saying: "Good boy, good boy——"
Ding You on the side pursed his lips and smiled. When Agu likes someone, she likes to call him "good boy."
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, said: "Cao Zhi has received so much care from your Majesty in Wu County. The old woman is very grateful and has no way to express her gratitude. She is really happy to see Miss Lu today. Miss Lu is here to visit Mingsheng Lake, right?
Just let Cao Zhi accompany you—"
At this point, Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, suddenly realized something. She glanced sideways at her son, who was sitting solemnly with a calm expression. Then she looked at the young lady of the Lu family, her pink and tender face slowly turned red, her eyebrows lowered.
