Chapter Seventy-Four: Capricious
In the riding and archery competition, the performance of the young people of the Qin family was not very good, but a few children of relatives with foreign surnames were quite eye-catching. The final result of the pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info was won by Zhao Mo and Qin Jian. The former won the riding skill, and the latter's archery skills were slightly higher than the others, which was considered a great joy.
At least, there was still a man in the Qin family who won, and he didn't completely let outsiders steal the limelight.
For a while, the voices of the clan and outside the clan praising Qin Jian never stopped, and Zhao Mo instantly got everyone's attention. There were more sisters of the clan who came to Qin Hanzhen to speak, and most of them were knocking on the side, wanting to inquire about Zhao Mo's news.
When Zhao Mo first arrived in Qinzhuang, he did not deliberately publicize his clan identity, but he also did not deliberately conceal it, so there would still be people who knew who he was. Although this identity scared away many girls from the Qin family who were interested in climbing high, there were also more people who did not give up and felt that they could still fight. However, people who have this kind of thinking do not dare to make mistakes in front of the noble clansmen of the six rooms, and they are careful in their words and actions. Therefore, no one dared to make a big deal of nonsense in front of Qin Hanzhen, and when ordinary people mentioned Zhao Mo in front of her, they were mainly and inquiring.
Qin Han really pretends to be stupid a lot, and he has to open the topic before he can say a few words. The clan sisters actually had doubts about whether she did it on purpose. But probably because of her age, no one suspected that she was selfish. Most of everyone thinks that her little girl is thin-skinned and embarrassed to say that kind of thing, and then reflects on whether her words and deeds are too shameless.
Zhao Mo didn't know if he knew Qin Hanzhen's situation, he had recently increased his contacts with the children of the Qin clan, and he had also made friends with several children of the Qin family's in-laws. Most of these teenagers came from local families or large families in Jiangning, and they also received excellent education. Unlike the men in the Qin clan who were of uneven quality, the families of these teenagers paid more attention to the cultivation of their children. Qin Bai attached great importance to them, and also encouraged Zhao Mo and Qin Jian to get to know more of these friends from the family. At the invitation of a new friend, Zhao Mo recently went to climb Jubao Mountain and enjoyed the snow scene of Nanhu Lake.
If Qin Bai, Qin Jian and Zhao Mo's lives in Qinzhuang are mainly about making new friends, then Niu and Qin Hanzhen are either visiting the house, chatting about family life, or going to the theater.
This year, Feng also followed the old practice and invited the opera troupe to sing in the clan, and they had to sing for many days in the whole lunar month and the first lunar month. The Qin clan is almost equivalent to contracting this troupe for a month, even the Chinese New Year is no exception. Because the time is long enough, the repertoire that the troupe can perform is always limited, so there will always be times when the turn goes by. If the clansmen have something to do, they don't have to rush to see the play, just arrange their time slowly and come again, anyway, they can always see the play they want to watch, and they can watch it several times if they like it. Compared with the chaotic and crowded scenes of previous years, this year's theater garden is much more organized.
This troupe also has a history and reputation, the members of the class have clean hands and feet, understand things, keep to themselves, advance and retreat in moderation, and never cause trouble. It is rare that they sing and play well, one of the martial arts students, is also a famous actor in Jiangning County, it is rumored that they can turn over more than 30 heels in a row, attracting a group of children to watch, every time they have to clap their hands desperately, and there are many rewards. After watching the Monkey King somersault, there will be the Dragon Palace Battle next, all kinds of shrimp soldiers and crabs will appear, and there will be beautiful mussel spirits. This kind of time is always the most popular, and young people and children will rush to gather around when these plays are staged, until Xiaosheng Xiaodan comes on the stage and sings in duet, they will disperse in a hurry. At this time, it will be the turn of the wives and grandmothers to watch.
Niu didn't understand Jiangning's local drama at first, but after watching more, he gradually felt the fun.
In this era, there are not many ways for people to entertain, and the female relatives have no other choice than watching plays, occasionally listening to the female ancestors' stories, or watching juggling.
Qin Hanzhen accompanied Niu to watch a few scenes, and watched all the plays that Niu thought she could watch. As for juggling and juggling, it was probably because in modern times, she had seen really wonderful performances on TV, and when she looked at the performance in front of her, she felt that it was too rough. There are some so-called tricks, she can see the trick. It's just that Niu likes to watch it, so she just accompanies it to take a look.
When the surrounding peers were almost dispersed, Qin Hanzhen saw that the rest of the people in the opera garden were wives and grandmothers, so he whispered to the Niu family and took Qingxing back to the sixth room by himself.
Although there are many things and entertainment in the lunar month, you still can't leave your homework behind!
Qin Hanzhen practiced calligraphy for a while, read the book for a while, and found that there were a few sentences that she didn't understand very clearly, so she went to the main room to find her grandfather for advice, and found that Qin Bai was not in the courtyard, she thought he went to the study in the outer courtyard, so she ran to the study again.
Qin Bai was not there either.
Qin Han was really puzzled, this morning his grandfather didn't seem to say who he was going to visit today, nor did he mention going out, he only said that he would read quietly at home for a while, where did he go at this time?
She called someone to ask, only to know that Qin Bai took Uncle Hu, and the two of them rode out on horseback, only saying that they were going out to visit friends, but they didn't mention anything.
Recently, there have been a lot of people who have come to visit, and there are many people who have invited Qin Bai to be a guest, if Qin Bai doesn't make it clear to himself, he may not be able to figure out where he went for a while. Qin Hanzhen only knew that her grandfather was not there, and she couldn't ask him for homework for the time being.
She thought about it and ran to find Zhao Mo again.
Zhao Mo is at home, and he is spreading the entire bookcase all over the place, practicing painting. Today, he practiced street scenes, and painted a little doll holding a windmill vividly.
Qin Hanzhen walked in happily: "Cousin Zhao is really at home! I thought you went out with your friends again today." ”
When Zhao Mo saw her coming, he also happily put down his paintbrush: "It's weird to go out every day, so I just stay at home for a quiet day today." Why is my cousin here? I thought you were going to watch a play with your aunt and uncle. ”
Qin Hanzhen snorted: "Don't mention it, they are acting in "Full Bed" and "Wang Laohu Robbing Relatives" today, I have watched it eight times, even if there are funny parts, I am tired of laughing, and I don't want to watch it anymore." The people who stayed were all elderly wives and grandmothers, and I continued to sit there, which made it inconvenient for them, and they had to worry about my existence when ordering plays. I might as well leave early, and it's more comfortable to come home and sit anyway. ”
Zhao Mo laughed when he heard it. In fact, in the past few days, Qinzhuang has been lively and lively, and he has also participated in it, although he is a foreigner, he has also made a few friends. But deep down in his heart, there was always a sense of coldness, as if he didn't fit in with the excitement around him.
He knew that his uncle, grandfather, and Qin Jian all wanted him to have a good time, so he also tried his best to meet new friends and go out to play with them. After all, he couldn't help it, avoided everyone, and returned to his room, where he quietly looked at calligraphy and painting, which seemed more interesting.
He didn't want to tell Qin Hanzhen these things, so he just raised his head and smiled at her: "I've practiced a few more characters, cousin come to see how I paint?"
"Okay. I also learned to draw the carriages and horses on the street yesterday, and I'll show you in a while!" Qin Han was really busy and happily came up.
Just when the two of them were happily drawing, Qin Bai, whose whereabouts were a mystery, returned to Jinling City. He had come to visit the crown prince. Since returning to Jiangnan, he has basically gone to see the prince every two or three days, for fear that the prince needs help. Now that he has moved back to Qinzhuang, this habit has not changed. From time to time, he still borrowed the name of going out to visit friends, in fact, he went to the city to see the prince. As long as he can return to Qinzhuang before dark, his wife Niu will never ask more.
The crown prince is actually fine, his health is getting better and better. Comfortable accommodation, good food, plenty of rest, and a good mood. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't have anything to worry about.
Qin Bai often came to see him, and he was also happy in his heart, but there were too many times, and he would inevitably worry: "Uncle Xiao doesn't have to come to see me from time to time, it's cold, you beware of the wind." ”
Qin Bai just smiled: "I'm fine, Your Highness doesn't have to worry, my old bones have always been quite tough." I have survived the cold winter in the northwest for 30 years, so how cold can this winter in the south of the Yangtze River be?"
The prince's expression softened: "You really don't have to worry about me so much. It's almost the Chinese New Year, and you should spend more time with your family. It's the first time that my aunt and niece have come back to Jiangning, right?
Qin Bai naturally wanted to spend more time with his family, but he couldn't let go of the prince either, so he said, "Your Highness, here, I only came every day or two." I often have the opportunity to spend time with my wife and granddaughter on weekdays, and I don't miss this half-day effort. ”
The prince sighed: "I know what my little uncle means, are you worried that I am here alone and lonely for the New Year? On the contrary, it is the little uncle's side, the little aunt and your granddaughter are the first time to return to the clan, Brother Jian has her own things to do, if you can't be with the little aunt, she will be lonely. ”
Speaking of this, he paused: "If my little uncle is worried that I will have no one to talk to during the New Year, then why don't you let Guanglu come over to accompany me?" I think that in your clan for the New Year, it will be embarrassing for him to stay in the village with a foreign surname, right?"
Qin Bai couldn't help but show a stunned expression: "Your Highness......"
The prince smiled and lowered his eyes: "During the Chinese New Year, the little uncle always can't come, otherwise you won't be able to explain to the little uncle." Your people can't help but wonder where you've gone, right? So, you might as well stay in Qinzhuang for the New Year. Let Guanglu come over to accompany me, and the two descendants of our Zhao family can gather together for the New Year, and we can also be companions. ”
Qin Bai wanted to speak and stopped: "Your Highness, do you really want to do this?" Guanglu ...... He doesn't know who you are. ”
"It's because he doesn't know that I want him to come. The prince smiled and said, "The two imperial doctors are both old, the guards are too well-behaved to say anything to me, and Jin Cheng is busy with official business, so he can't come over when he is free." My uncle was worried that I was too lonely here, but I wasn't too worried. Occasionally, I want to find someone to talk to. Guanglu is young and doesn't know my identity, so I can be more relaxed when I interact with him, and I don't have to pay attention to so many vulgar etiquette. Uncle, don't think I'm willful, I just want to talk to someone. ”
Qin Bai sighed. The prince wants to be willful, what can he say? Anyway, he believes in Zhao Mo's character, so let's go back and ask the kid what he means.