Chapter 181: Befriending
Qin Hanzhen was really startled when she saw that Pei Yin came to look for Qin Jinhua and her and compensated them.
She originally thought that with Pei Yin's temper all along, it would be impossible to accept this softness. If Pei Yin could have such a mind, she would not be worried because someone was better than her in the talent competition.
Besides, Qin Jinhua thought that she was at fault first, Pei Yin just overreacted a little and her attitude was not very good, but if the two continued to live in peace as if they were nothing, she would not feel that there was any problem. On the contrary, Pei Yin came to apologize so solemnly, which made people feel a little embarrassed. Especially Pei Yin's expression was obviously reluctant, and her eyes were still a little red and swollen, as if she had just cried. Looking at Grandma Pei on the side smiling kindly and speaking kindly, what else did Qin Hanzhen and Qin Jinhua not understand?
Qin Jinhua said a little sneeringly: "Aunt is really too polite, I have always been good friends with Sister Pei, but there are two quarrels, what is the big deal? It turned out that my family was negligent first, so I should apologize to Sister Pei first." ”
Grandma Pei smiled: "It was originally a trivial matter, but it was your sister Pei who made a fuss." She was not in a good mood at the time, so she took out her anger at you, which is naturally hers. Now everyone is talking about it, the apology that should be apologized, the apology that should be apologized, and you will still be good sisters after that, and you will get along well in the future. ”
Qin Jinhua smiled and agreed: "This is natural, we are good friends." She hesitated for a moment, then took Pei Yin's hand. Pei Yin froze for a moment, but quickly reacted, and she couldn't help but hold herself, the two held hands and made a good girlfriend shape, Pei Yin also tried to squeeze out a smile.
Grandma Pei smiled with satisfaction.
Qin Hanzhen had goosebumps all over his body, and he didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Grandma Pei's gourd. She is forcing her daughter to apologize to Qin Jinhua, and she also wants her daughter to continue to be good friends with Qin Jinhua as if nothing happened? Just looking at the words that Pei Yin had blurted out before, she knew that she didn't really regard Qin Jinhua as a good friend in her heart, let alone Qin Hanzhen. Now that she is forced to get along with Qin Jinhua in a friendly way, how true can this friendship be?
What's the point of doing this? Pei Guogong's Mansion is also a Guogong Mansion after all, and it was once prominent. Although his family is now a lot down, Pei Guogong is still there, and he is not a noble family with an empty name. And the Qin family's Chengenhou Mansion is not a powerful minister, except for the support of Qin Bai, the Marquis of Yongjia, who has three rooms, the situation is just a little better than Pei Guogong's Mansion, after all, the Qin Zhonghai brothers are much more capable than Pei Guogong's sons. But with this difference, there is no need for Grandma Pei to curry favor with Qin Jinhua so deliberately, right?
Qin Han was really bored, and the Yao family came over. She came back after sending a wave of guests, and when she saw her daughter talking to the mother and daughter of the Pei family here, she remembered the letter that her daughter's maid secretly reported before, and suddenly her heart tightened, and she hurriedly rushed over to support her daughter, so as not to let Qin Jinhua be bullied. But when she got closer, she found that the situation she expected did not happen, but the mother and daughter of the Pei family apologized very politely. The Yao family immediately breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Qin Hanzhen was still there, if the mother and daughter of the Pei family really dared to bully Qin Jinhua, Qin Hanzhen would not be indifferent, just standing on the sidelines. Thinking like this, the smile on her face was also a little sincere.
When Grandma Pei saw Yao coming to speak, she immediately shifted most of her attention to her. If her daughter really wants to marry into the Chengenhou Mansion, Qin Jian's mother can at least be the master of thirty percent. Grandma Pei naturally wants to be good friends with her, rather than just socializing with the little girl. Of course, she will not bring up the unhappiness between Fang Cai's daughter and Qin Jinhua and Qin Hanzhen sisters again, so as to explain the reason why she came to apologize, that is, she exposed her shortcomings. So as soon as they met, she first praised Qin Jinhua for many good things, and said that her daughter Pei Yin and Qin Jinhua have been close friends for many years, but the two families don't have much contact on weekdays, which is really a pity, and I hope to have more contacts in the future.
There is nothing wrong with these words. Yao was very happy to hear this, and readily agreed.
Then Grandma Pei praised Yao's good at teaching her son, how good her son Qin Jian was, and then belittled her son a few words, in fact, it just seemed to be modest. However, Yao's sycophants were photographed by her, and she also praised her son a few words politely. The two mothers touted each other, and they seemed to be very in love.
Befriending the Yao family is the purpose of Grandma Pei. Of course, she won't mention the marriage of her children now, which is not solemn enough, and it seems that her daughter is a little cheap. made an appointment with Yao to meet again in the future, and she took her daughter to say goodbye together. At this time, the female guests in Xiangxue Hall had already left, and the mother and daughter of the Pei family were almost the last to leave.
Pei Yin was finally willing to hold back the shame in her heart and obey her mother's order to come to apologize to the Qin sisters, which was actually related to the fact that there were not a few guests left now. In her opinion, fewer people will see her "make a fool", and there will be many fewer people who will laugh at her in the future. Qin Jinhua is not a mouthful, and Qin Hanzhen rarely goes out to socialize, so presumably today's events will not be spread.
The outsiders quickly ran out, leaving only Xu, Lu, and Su's three families and the second room still there. The people of the Xu family went to see the Xu family, the Lu family would rest in Fuguiju, and the Su family was Qin Youyi went to the Yongjiahou Mansion with a heart, and continued to wait for news as yesterday, Qin Bofu in the second room went to Qin Shutao to talk, I don't know what he wanted to discuss, Xiao Xue went to the East Courtyard to visit Aunt Fu and Aunt Zhang, and Qin Jinchun stayed and waited for the two cousins.
Qin Jinhua and Qin Hanzhen took Qin Jinchun and went back to Mingyuewu, where the former lived, to drink tea.
After Qin Jinchun sat down, he said: "I can't be empty these days, and there are too many people at the Spring Banquet, I haven't been able to talk to the two sisters properly, this time I can be considered more comfortable." There are so many people here today, and I see that there are more people than in previous years. ”
Qin Jinhua told her: "There are indeed more guests invited this year, which is half more than in previous years! Many of the people who came were high-ranking officials and nobles. Grandmother and mother said that this is to show off to outsiders, so that outsiders know that our Qin family is still beautiful and has not been down. ”
Qin Jinchun nodded clearly, and said with a smile: "This year is also a little busier than in previous years. In previous years, I just followed my second sister to call people, but in fact, others may not care who I am. This year is different, many wives and grandmothers recognize me and praise me a lot of good things. I think it's probably because I go to the East Palace from time to time, and it seems that there is still some decent relationship. It's all thanks to my two sisters, otherwise, who am I? How could those ladies and ladies take me seriously?"
Qin Hanzhen said: "A little favor, why do you always worry about it? besides, we couldn't help you become the companion of the county lord of the East Palace at the beginning." You relied on your own skills to win the favor of the county lord, and you can be called into the East Palace from time to time. You earned it yourself, and how can you say that it is our work?"
Qin Jinhua also nodded again and again: "Isn't it, can you make the county lord like you, that's your ability." We don't have the blessing to be a playmate for the county lord. The rules in the palace are too big, I feel uncomfortable every time I enter the palace, if I often enter the palace like you, I have to break out in a cold sweat when I think about it. ”
Qin Jinchun blushed when he heard this, and thanked the two cousins again.
Qin Hanzhen asked her again: "How are you getting along with the county lord, and how are the temperaments of the county lord's companions?"
Qin Jinchun replied: "The county lord treats me very well, and the sisters who accompany me are also kind people. The crown princess and the princess personally checked the people selected, and none of them were ignorant and loved to make trouble. I've been with them for a long time, and I feel like I've learned a lot. "I've heard a lot of gossip from them, more than I could have heard here before, before we were separated. ”
Qin Hanzhen blinked: "What kind of gossip?"
Qin Jinchun was suddenly a little embarrassed: "That's it...... The gossip of each family or something...... There are also some things that are in the court. I don't really understand it, but staying by the county lord's side, and the sisters who accompany the students are not from ordinary families, they will inevitably come into contact with these things. Shouldn't I be listening?"
Qin Hanzhen said busily: "Of course not. If people don't mention it, don't ask, and don't tell anyone. If someone else is talking, you listen to it, you don't have to stop others from talking, and you don't have to participate in the discussion. When I encountered something important, I came back and told me and my second sister. ”
Qin Jinchun hurriedly agreed.
Then she said: "Now that spring has begun, I wonder if Mr. Zeng has returned to the city...... When will classes start? I ......," she paused, "I may not be able to continue coming back to school." Now there are many things at home, and my mother can't leave me. I will be summoned to the East Palace from time to time......"
Qin Jinhua let out a surprised "ah", and then looked at Qin Hanzhen. She passed the school in April this year and has already decided not to go to school anymore. Mr. Zeng stayed in the boudoir school, and he mainly taught Qin Hanzhen and Qin Jinrong. Qin Jinrong is not here, and she is young, so she first looks at Qin Hanzhen's wishes.
Qin Hanzhen hesitated: "This depends on what the eldest uncle, grandmother, and second aunt think." If you are too busy with the fourth sister, it is naturally important to have a family matter. In fact, if Qin Jinhua and Qin Jinchun no longer go to school, she doesn't want to stay in the boudoir anymore. Studying with Qin Jinrong every day, her age, hobbies, and course progress are all inconsistent, and her life must be very sad, so why should she ask for hardship? Anyway, she has studied with Mr. Zeng for a few years, and the foundation is already there, and the rest is no problem to ask her grandfather for advice, or ask Mr. Zeng to open a small stove or something. She should let herself go, and let her fifth sister Qin Jinrong enjoy a unique treatment, becoming Mr. Zeng's only student in the next few years, and ensuring that no one else will steal the limelight.
Qin Jinhua felt a little sorry in his heart. Because Qin Hanzhen didn't come to school, she couldn't see this cousin every day. But Qin Han's concerns were also reasonable, Qin Jinchun had more legitimate reasons, she could only reluctantly accept their decision.
This matter must come down, Qin Hanzhen is still a little reluctant in his heart. I heard that Mr. Zeng had returned to the city, and it was reported that she was sick in the New Year and was not in good health, so she thought about visiting her in person. She looked at the sky outside, and remembered that she had an appointment with Zhao Mo before, so she couldn't sit still, and planned to say goodbye and go back to Xifu.
At this moment, she heard Qin Jinchun say to Qin Jinhua: "My maternal grandfather and grandmother have a letter, and they are about to arrive in the capital. ”
Is the Xue family's room about to enter Beijing?