Zongzhi and Run'er were practicing calligraphy in the study. Chen Caozhi asked the two little brothers and sisters to concentrate on copying the prescribed calligraphy before they could rest or play. They couldn't just look around and wander around after a few words, so although the two little brothers and sisters
Hearing the noise downstairs, he knew that a new guest had arrived, but he didn't drop his pen and ran to the corridor to wait and see. He also heard that the guest had gone up to the third floor. He really wanted to see who the visitor was. But he still persisted for half a quarter of an hour.
After he finished copying the stipulated book stickers, he put down his pen and asked Sister Xiaochan and Sister Qingzhi to help him write cleanly before walking into the small hall next door.
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, said: "Zongzhi, Run'er, come to see Mrs. Lu."
Lu Weirui felt shy when she faced the gazes of Chen's mother, Li Shi and Ding Youwei. When she saw two children with hair as black as lacquer and pink and jade carvings walking in, her eyes suddenly lit up. The one on the left wearing a blue and white undershirt had bright eyes and white teeth.
The little girl was even more adorable. She looked at her with big watery eyes and asked, "Are you a Lu nymphomaniac?"
Lu Weirui was startled, and then thought that Chen Caozhi must have mentioned her in front of Run'er on weekdays. Thinking of this, her face turned red again.
Ding Youwei said hurriedly: "Run'er, quickly pay your respects to Madam Lu."
Zongzhi followed his ugly uncle's usual bow and said: "Qian Tang, Chen Zongzhi, pays homage to Mrs. Lu."
Run'er also said, "Chen Run'er has met Lu's little lady."
Lu Weirui returned the courtesy and said, "Zongzhi, Run'er is well."
Zongzhi and Run'er sat down next to their mother Ding Youwei, their dark eyes couldn't help but look at this young lady of the Lu family. Run'er said to her heart: "Wow, this nymphomaniac Lu Weirui is so beautiful. She is well-deserved as the number one lady in Wu County."
Ah, can I be as beautiful as her in the future?"
Lu Weirui said to Chen's mother, Mrs. Li: "Weirui was in Wu County and was taught painting skills and flower art by Chen Langjun. Chen Langjun is like my teacher. This time I heard that Aunt Chen was in poor health, so I thought of coming.
Visit - I took a trip to Mingsheng Lake by the way, and I am happy that Aunt Chen is in good health, Wei Rui is very happy."
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, finally understood that this young lady from the Lu family had come all the way from Wu County to visit her. She was so moved that her eyes filled with tears and she kept saying: "Good boy, good boy - the old woman is not seriously ill. Yesterday she
Dr. Yang has diagnosed and treated the old woman, but she is old and weak. Thank you, Miss Lu, for your concern."
After chatting for a while, Lai Gui's wife Zhao came to report that lunch was ready. Would you like to have a feast?
Chen Caozhi then left the third floor and asked his mother and sister-in-law to dine with Lu Weirui. He then went to dine with Ding Chunqiu. The deacons, servants and others of the Lu family were entertained by the Lai Fu Club.
Ding Chunqiu was now quite wealthy, and did not mention Lu Weirui's matter, but said: "Zizhong, the third sister can come to Chenjiawu this time because I begged my father for mercy, and the third sister agreed to rush back today, so my father can
If allowed, then we will leave later."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "How can we hurry up when the red sun is high? At the end of the day, when the heat subsides, it will not be too late to set off. The young lady of the Lu family also wants to go back."
Ding Chunqiu glanced at Chen Cao. Chen Cao's expression was as usual, and he nodded and said: "It's okay. It's still bright at the beginning of the season. Zi Zhong doesn't need to accompany me later. I'll take my servant to the Mingsheng Lake.
tour."
Over there, Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, and Ding Youwei were dining with Lu Weirui. Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, looked at Lu Weirui and became more and more happy, just like Ding Youwei had married eleven years ago.
Zongzhi and Run'er finished their lunch and came over here. Run'er asked: "Madam of the Lu family, do you want to see the paintings painted by my ugly uncle?"
Although Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, and Ding Youwei were very cordial, Lu Weirui still felt shy and reserved. She was very happy when she heard this and looked at Chen's mother, Mrs. Li——
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, was just about to talk to Ding Youwei alone, so she smiled and said: "Run'er, Zongzhi, I would like to spend my whole life with my grandmother, Miss Lu, and don't be naughty."
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, saw Lu Weirui and two maids following Zongzhi and Run'er out of the small hall. She signaled Axiu and Yuchan to withdraw temporarily, and then asked Ding Youwei: "Youwei, you see, Miss Lu has come so far here all the time."
What do you mean by visiting me?"
Ding You pursed her lips and smiled, and said, "Auntie, can't you see it?"
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, smiled and said, "I have seen some clues, but I don't dare to think deeply."
Ding Youwei asked: "Does Auntie think that the young man is not worthy of the young lady of the Lu family?"
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, straightened her back and said with some pride: "No matter where you put the six ugly men in my family, they will be no worse than others -" Then she said a little discouraged: "It's just that the family background is really very different!" Thinking of marrying her in the first place.
Ding Youwei is facing difficulties, and Lu Weirui is from the first wealthy family in Jiangdong. Gu, Lu, Zhu and Zhang all feel unattainable when they think about it.
Ding Youwei whispered: "Auntie, Xiaolang is talented, stable and restrained. He is a blessed person. Before he was sixteen years old, Xiaolang was already the highest-ranking sixth-rank official in a humble family. Many celebrities and dignitaries appreciated him.
It can be said that he has a bright future, and Youwei thinks that Xiaolang will definitely become a good couple with Miss Lu - doesn’t Agu also like this Miss Lu very much?"
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, nodded and said: "He is a good boy. He has a very beautiful appearance and a very gentle temperament. When he sees this little lady Lu, the old woman reminds her of her childhood. She doesn't know how to love him!"
But there is serious prejudice against this family background, and the old woman is worried that she will not be able to live happily."
Ding Youwei said: "Auntie, this Miss Lu traveled 700 miles to visit your old man in the hot summer. What a filial piety. Miss Lu and Agu have never met, why do you have such filial piety?
This is because Miss Lu regards Agu as a relative. She bowed to Agu before. This is a great gift for a new daughter-in-law to meet Aunt Weng. Therefore, Miss Lu is very affectionate and she is determined to marry her.
Xiaolang’s—”
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, sighed and nodded, and suddenly asked: "By the way, Youwei, you seem to know everything about Liu Chou and Miss Lu, but Liu Chou has never said this to me."
Ding You smiled and said: "Auntie, this time Xiaolang came back from Wu County and rested at Ding's villa for the night. He told me something about Miss Lu. The two of them got acquainted with each other because of flowers, and they knew each other through paintings. They are already in love.
The roots are deep, Xiaolang is also afraid of getting into trouble because of the disparity in family status, so he dare not tell you, the old man, for fear that Auntie will blame him for not knowing how to be generous - but Auntie, now look at Miss Lu's appearance and her affection for Xiaolang
, does Agu still have the heart to blame Xiao Lang?"
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, shook her head and said, "They are both good children, but the Chen family of Qiantang wants to marry the Lu family of Wu County. It is impossible even if you think about it. This is not something that Miss Lu can do alone."
Ding Youwei said: "Auntie, marriage is the most wonderful thing in this world. Who knew that I would marry Qingzhi? Although it is difficult to marry Miss Lu, with Xiaolang's talent and wit, and Mrs. Lu's
Infatuation is still very promising, Agu, don't worry, Agu knows Xiaolang's calmness, he is measured."
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, laughed and said: "No wonder Liu Chou declined the daughter of Feng County Prime Minister. It turns out that he has a sweetheart. Liu Chou had long said that he would marry a noble girl as graceful and beautiful as my sister-in-law——"
Ding Youwei's face turned red, and she heard Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, sigh again: "Well, it depends on whether Liu Chou has such a blessing. The old woman couldn't bear to blame him, so she just let him go. I hope the three officials and the emperors will be so lucky.
Buddha and Bodhisattva bless my son and Miss Lu to have a good marriage."
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Zongzhi and Runer led Lu Weirui and three maids to Chen Caozhi's study. Xiaochan and Qingzhi followed and took out a stack of drawings that Chen Caozhi usually drew for Lu Weirui to look at. Lu Weirui looked at them one by one.
Familiar brushstrokes and techniques, most of which are unfinished, depicting Jiuyao Mountain, Chenjiawu Fort, Mingsheng Lake in the distance, as well as day lily, canna, agate pomegranate, heliotrope...
When Lu Weirui was looking at the painting, Runer stared at Lu Weirui with her big bright eyes, thinking to herself: "Lu nymphomaniac is so beautiful, and she is even more beautiful when she smiles. She only smiles after looking at Uncle Chou's paintings. She is
Don’t you like Uncle Chou?”
Chen Caozhi came in, and Lu Weirui said: "Chen Langjun's paintings have improved again. This beautiful banana painting is really good, and it has the strengths of the Wei and Zhang families."
When Chen Caozhi went over to look at it, Lu Weirui had already changed the picture, and painted half of the clouds on the temples, with a golden step wave inserted diagonally, and nothing else.
Lu Weirui's fair cheeks showed a rose color. She recognized this golden walking pattern, which was the one she wore in her bun now. On that day in late February, she was watching the camellia "Auspicious Snow" on the mountain behind Zhenqing Taoist Temple. Hers
When the golden one fell to the ground, Chen Caozhi picked it up and inserted it into her body. The sweetness that penetrated into the bone marrow is still unforgettable——
Lu Weirui lightly drew a cloud bun with her fingers, and asked softly: "Chen Langjun, why don't you draw it anymore?"
Chen Cao said: "I'm afraid that I won't draw well, so I don't dare to paint. I need to practice more before I draw this picture."
Run'er poked his little head over to take a look, and said calmly, "It turns out that Uncle Chou painted Miss Lu. No wonder last time I said that Uncle Chou's crush was Lu Weirui, the number one socialite in Wu County.
Quickly change the subject, it turns out that Uncle Chou’s crush is really a Lu nymphomaniac!"
Run'er felt very excited in her heart. This was her ugly aunt. She was really not ugly at all.
Lu Weirui said to Chen Cao: "Chen Langjun, I will leave here soon. I want to climb Jiuyao Mountain now to see Mingsheng Lake."
Run'er said happily: "Miss Lu, can Run'er take you there?"
Although Lu Weirui really wanted to have a conversation with Chen Caozhi alone, the little beauty Run'er was so cute. When she heard Chen Caozhi talk about this pair of nieces and nephews, she wanted to come and visit these cute little nieces.
As for the brother and sister, they smiled and said, "Okay, Run'er will take me there, and Zongzhi will go too."
Ding Youwei came over and said: "Run'er, let your ugly uncle accompany Mrs. Lu to the Jiuyao. You two don't want to go."
Run'er pursed her lips and looked at Lu Weirui pitifully. Lu Weirui stepped forward and took her little hand, and said to Ding Youwei: "Sister-in-law Ding, let Runer and Zongzhi go with me. I like Runer and Zongzhi."
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Run'er was immediately elated. Previously, she was a little jealous of Lu Weirui. She felt that if Uncle Chou liked this Miss Lu, it would be like being snatched away by Miss Lu. But now, after hearing Lu Weirui's words, she fell in love with him all of a sudden.
