Chapter 302: Golden Silk Cake
Liang Cheng's gaze on Tang Menglan's white robe embroidered with gold and blue gauze flashed slightly. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
But then, she looked away again, looked at Tang Menglan and smiled, Tang Menglan also raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "The third lady is so sharp-toothed, she has never let people." Okay, let's all sit in first. ”
Under Tang Menglan's greeting, everyone moved to the Nanmu inlaid luodian cloud chair next to them and sat down, and then the maids also served refreshments and sent them to Liang Cheng and the others one by one.
"This is the Golden Silk Weeping Bird's Nest Ice Sugar Cake, if you don't dislike it, please try it. ”
There were a lot of dim sum plates in front of him, but Tang Menglan pointed to the plate in the middle, which provoked a certain little tiger who was already swallowing saliva, and his eyes instantly became brighter.
"There are many kinds of golden weeping bird's nest rock sugar cakes, but the one in the British Prince's Mansion is the most delicious, who dares to dislike it?" Liang Cheng didn't need to look at it, she could know what Liang Yong's expression was now, so she was not polite to Tang Menglan at the moment, and reached out and put a piece for Liang Yong and Liang Mao and put it in their rose-crystal and begonia bowls.
"The third lady is really a good sister. ”
Liang Ming's movements, Tang Menglan naturally saw it, so he laughed and teased.
"Okay, Miss Tang doesn't need to make fun of me, but the furnishings of this small pavilion are really exquisite. Liang Cheng glanced around again under the pretext of excuse, and then looked at Tang Menglan and said.
"That's it. Tang Menglan raised his eyebrows, and said with deep meaning: "This small pavilion was originally empty, but then one year Mr. Lu Jing returned to Beijing with his father and mother, and at that time, Mr. took a fancy to the quiet scenery here, and this small pavilion was naturally arranged like this by Mr., and it is still one of the most unique houses in our British Palace." ”
"Oh, so there is such an allusion. Liang Cheng hurriedly said: "In that case, isn't this the place where Mr. Lu Jing rests, let's not disturb here, right?"
"Nothing. Tang Menglan said with a smile: "It's the depths of winter now, and it won't be spring or summer that Mr. Lu Jing will read and practice calligraphy here." ”
This small pavilion is wonderful, but after all, it is a pavilion, and it can't be paved.
After winter, this lakeside pavilion is not ordinarily cold, let alone this winter, but it is colder than ever.
Therefore, Mr. Qiu is staying in another courtyard now, and he doesn't come here often.
And at this time, in winter, it becomes the treasure land of Tang Xiaowang or Tang Menglan.
Otherwise, Tang Menglan would not dare to invite Liang Cheng and Liang Wan to meet here.
"I see, that's good, otherwise if we inadvertently collide with Mr. Lu Jing, it won't be good, after all, Mr. Lu Jing is likely to be my brother's mentor in the future." ”
Liang Cheng said while looking at Liang Yong on the side, but who knew that the little tiger was only busy eating, how could she still hear what she and Tang Menglan were talking about?
Liang Cheng suddenly felt a little speechless, but now she didn't have time to repair him, and when she turned her eyes to the side, she found that Liang Mao was also eating with his head down exactly the same at this time.
Now Liang Cheng is really speechless.
"It seems that Liang Sangongzi and Liang Sigongzi like this golden silk bird's nest rock sugar cake in our mansion very much, that's good. Hanzhu, go to the kitchen and bring more bird's nest cakes. ”
After Tang Menglan smiled and gave Han Zhu an order, Han Zhu hurriedly responded, and at this time she looked at Liang Cheng again and said: "The third miss must have seen the lake below when she came, but the third miss must not know, when looking at the lake below from this small pavilion, it is another kind of unique scenery, if Miss Liang San and Miss Liang are interested, why don't I take the two of you to watch it." ”
Tang Menglan looked at Liang Cheng and said with a smile, and Liang Cheng didn't know what she meant, so she immediately agreed.
"Miss Tang invited, then where will there be no interest, please. ”
"Please!"
Under the leadership of Tang Menglan, Liang Cheng and Liang Mao glanced at each other, and then asked Liang Yong and Liang Mao meaningfully, asking them if they wanted to go together, but the result was that they could know what it was without even thinking about it.
"Eldest sister and third sister, go ahead, don't worry about the two of us, we'll be here. ”
Without any hesitation, Liang Yong and Liang Mao rejected Liang Ming's inquiry in unison.
And although the answer that Liang Cheng and Liang Wan wanted to get was also like this, when they saw that the two of them were so honest and unceremonious, they refused them without raising their heads.
It's a strange feeling.
"Forget it, big sister, let's go. ”
Together with Liang Wu, he got up a little speechlessly, followed behind Tang Menglan, and the three of them walked towards the white stone fence outside the house.
"Mr. Lu Jing is still being left in Xingyu Courtyard by his father, and he is drinking and discussing things with Ling Zun, Fu Xiang and others, and I am afraid that he will not come over in a short time. As soon as he arrived outside the house, he didn't wait for Liang Cheng and Liang Wan to say anything, Tang Menglan said so bluntly.
"There's no way around it. Liang Cheng didn't turn around, and said directly: "At this time, it's not something we can control, and at this time, we can only wait for my father and His Royal Highness to end first." ”
When it comes to Liang Sixuan or King Ying, whether it is Liang Cheng, Liang Wu or Tang Menglan, there is no way.
Although Tang Menglan is known as the little overlord of the Tang family in the British Palace, he is also known as the most favored daughter of the British King. What's more, it is rumored that no matter what Tang Menglan wants, the King of England can allow her. But when these rumors fell on Liang Yuan, and even Liang Yuan's ears, both of them could know that this was definitely not a fact, but just exaggerated rumors.
After all, when he is in the position of the king, no matter what he says or does, it is impossible to be a father only.
Even if the King of England himself is really willing to pick the stars and the moon for his daughter, as the patriarch of the Tang family in the British Mansion, what the King of England has to bear is the life and death, honor and disgrace of hundreds of clansmen up and down the Tang family.
Before such a heavy responsibility, it was impossible for either King Ying or Liang Sixuan to be just a father.
Therefore, Liang Cheng and Liang Cheng both knew that in the British Palace, the British king's orders could not be disobeyed.
At this point, they can't do anything more than wait.
The white jade carved into a variety of golden begonia patterns, and the patterns of Wanfu smoke cage plum are all over the fence, and when they meet the bright and gorgeous lights, it is even more refracted with the incomparably magnificent light.
In such a night when the snow did not stop, Liang Cheng stood in the white stone fence and looked down, and her eyes were full of the crystal clear petals of the magnolia lantern by the lake, flowing through the clear water under the orange light.
The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.
Liang Cheng didn't speak, Liang Cheng was silent, and Tang Menglan suddenly started to be stunned.
Outside the house became a pin drop for a while.
And after Qingzhu and Lirui saw that Liang Cheng and the three of them were silent without warning, they didn't dare to speak.
But I don't know what's going on, but at this time, the snow began to fall heavier and heavier, and when Qingqi and Lirui saw that Liang Cheng and Tang Menglan were still motionless, this was not good.
Although the bamboo curtain had already been hung up on the fence at this time, the charcoal basin had already been lit and several pots had been placed. But when the snow gets heavier and heavier, the weather is getting colder and colder, and there are already gusts of cold wind blowing in a short period of time, and even the Qingzhu and they are already feeling a little cold, so what about Liang Cheng and Tang Menglan, who are standing at the front?
Qingyu and Nian Xiang immediately glanced at each other, and then the two turned their heads to look at Lirui again, and after the three of them made silent eye contact for a while, they finally stepped forward with Nian Xiang.
"Miss, the snow is getting heavier and heavier, and the wind is hanging, so let's go inside. ”
Liang Cheng, who was still looking downstairs, came back to her senses after Nian Xiang's reminder, and when she looked up and followed Nian Xiang's voice, she found that the outside had changed from a dripping snow to a piece of goose feather snow.
"Miss, your body is just a little better, don't be careless, otherwise it won't be good if you get cold again after a while, so please ask Miss, Miss, and Miss Tang to go into the house first." ”
Nian Xiang Liang Ming's side persuaded in a low voice, and Liang Cheng didn't have to blow the cold wind here, so he nodded immediately, turned to Liang Yan and Tang Menglan, who were still in a daze, and said, "Miss Tang, eldest sister, the snow is already falling, let's go into the house." ”
"Huh?"
"Third sister, what did you say?"
Obviously, what Nian Xiang said to Liang Cheng just now, neither Liang Wu nor Tang Menglan listened to it.
At this time, after Liang Cheng asked them out loud, the two of them looked at her in confusion with an extremely tacit understanding, as if she had just said something earth-shattering.
Liang Cheng smiled a little helplessly: "I said, now that the snow has fallen heavily, let's go to the house first." ”
This time, under Liang Cheng's reminder, Liang Wu and Tang Menglan looked out of the bamboo curtain together.
When they saw the goose feathers and snow one by one, the two of them also felt a cold wind blowing mercilessly.
Then there was nothing to discuss, and the three of them hurriedly turned back to the house.
"Oh, you're back, I thought you were going to be outside to see the snowy scenery!" But Liang Cheng and Liang Yu had just stepped into the house, and one foot was still outside, but they were almost frightened by the sound and retreated.
"Sir, why are you here?" But Liang Cheng and Liang Wan were shocked, but Tang Menglan was overjoyed, because the person in front of them was not Mr. Lu Jing.
"Didn't you mention it to me this morning, saying that the plum blossoms on the lake here in Xiaoge are blooming, so I have been remembering, so I took a detour to take a look, but what I didn't expect was that I would meet Yong'er here. ”
Mr. Qiu's gentle gaze fell lightly on the smaller of the two little people who had already stood with their hands tied on the side.
And Liang Yong had already seen him beside Liang Sixuan, if nothing else, it would definitely be Mr. Lu Jing, his future teacher, so he was very nervous now, but it was better than just now.
Because at this time, Liang Yong's eyes appeared Liang Yuan's figure.
As long as Liang Cheng is there, Liang Yong's uneasiness will slowly fade, although his sister is just a weak woman who can't carry her shoulders and can't lift her hands, and sometimes she can't even say that she is unwell, and she is even a few points worse than a weak woman.
But for Liang Yong, Liang Cheng is like a reassuring existence in his heart, even in the past, when she hated him like that, he had to find ways to stick to her, let alone now.
In addition to the Shen family, Liang Cheng is already a big man in Liang Yong's heart, who is much more powerful than ordinary big men.
So as long as Liang Cheng was in any place where Liang Yong's line of sight could see, then he wouldn't be too scared, because he knew that no matter what happened, his sister would not leave him.
And a certain little tiger, who was still a little overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of Mr. Qiu, suddenly settled down at this time, and gradually became the same as Liang Mao next to him.
In this regard, Mr. Qiu was the first to notice this change.
After all, Mr. Qiu still had great expectations for his new introductory disciple.
Since Tang Xiaowangye, it is difficult for Mr. Qiu to meet such a child who can be so in his heart, so he can't help but be careful.
But maybe it's still a little strange, so when he just arrived, this child was a little overwhelmed, but now how could he suddenly be as calm as the child next to him who had always seemed very stable?
Mr. Qiu was a little surprised, but Tang Menglan didn't give him this time.
"Sir, that's not what Menglan asked, I just saw you invited by your father just before leaving, why did you appear here at this time?" Tang Menglan asked puzzled.
"The King of England has something to discuss with Liang Xiang and Fu Xiang, so I naturally want to avoid it. Mr. Qiu said with a smile.
Mr. Lu Jing is full of wealth, and it should be a matter of course to be involved in politics or office, but whether it is when Mr. Lu Jing was young or now, no matter who strongly invited him to join the office, he finally returned home.
What is the reason for this, others do not know, including Liang Cheng.
But no matter what the others are, anyway, Mr. Lu Jing has never set foot in the court until the end of his life, and his old man is just like he said, he only wants to stay in the way of Confucius and Mencius to teach and educate people all his life, and has never violated every word he says.
For such a gentleman, Liang Cheng is respectful no matter what. And it is precisely because Mr. Lu Jing is so respected, so whether it is King Ying or Liang Sixuan, they all trust him very much.
Especially the King of England, when he usually discusses matters with others, he does not shy away from Mr. Lu Jing.
But on the contrary, Mr. Lu Jing took the initiative to avoid suspicion, and every time a matter of court was discussed and discussed by Mr. Lu Jing's side, Mr. Lu Jing would take the initiative to leave and would never participate.
For this point, Tang Menglan naturally knows a lot.
So it's no longer surprising at this point.
"It's better to be in time than to be in time, sir. ”
Tang Menglan hurriedly ran to Mr. Lu Jing's side, pulled him and walked out of the house, "Sir, come and take a look, the plum blossoms by the lake are really blooming." ”
Mr. Lu Jing was suddenly pulled out of the house by Tang Menglan.
And at this time, Liang Cheng and Liang Wu won a rare time.
"Brother Mao, Brother Yong, when did Mr. Qiu come?"
Liang Cheng and Liang Wan waited until Mr. Lu Jing came out of the house, then hurriedly walked to Liang Yong's side and asked in a low voice.
"It's been a while. And after Mr. Lu Jing left, Liang Mao, who had always seemed to be very stable, suddenly leaned towards Liang Cheng and Liang Mei, and said next to his two sisters: "Not long after the eldest sister and third sister went out, this gentleman has already arrived." ”
"Yes, yes, yes. But at this time, compared to Liang Mao's general weakness, Liang Yong took Liang Cheng's hand again and became a hundred times more energetic, "When Mr. came just now, he was almost scared to death, but the third brother has always stood in front of me and helped me block many questions." ”
After speaking, Liang Yong also showed an extremely bright smile to Liang Mao gratefully.
Liang Mao also smiled back, the childish smiles of the two were very beautiful at this time, but Liang Cheng and Liang Mao breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, it seems that Liang Mao was just in front of Mr. Lu Jing, and he should have behaved well.
But despite this, Liang Wu still cautiously asked Liang Mao again: "What questions did Mr. Lu Jing ask you and Brother Yong'er just now, did you do your homework, and how did you answer?"
Liang Mao replied: "It's homework, Mr. Lu Jing just asked me and Yong'er what books we have read, and asked how many scriptures we can memorize at this time, and where the four books have been read silently, all of which are these academic things, and Yong'er and I answered Mr. truthfully." ”
"yes, that's good. ”
After Liang Wu heard this, the big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.
Originally, Liang Cheng and Liang Yong's plan was just to win such a "chance meeting" between Mr. Lu Jing and Liang Yong.
In addition, they don't dare to take the initiative to plan anything anymore, after all, if they get an axe in front of smart people, the biggest possibility will only be to lift a stone and shoot themselves in the foot.
Liang Cheng and Liang Wu don't plan to be such people.
Therefore, the purpose of the two of them can be said to be completed at this time, and whether Mr. Lu Jing can take a fancy to Liang Mao or not is not something that Liang Cheng and Liang Mao can influence.
Everything that follows depends on chance.
Liang Mao's gaze moved away from Liang Mao's body and gently fell outside the house, and at this time, Tang Menglan outside the house was also mentioning Liang Yong in Mr. Lu Jing's ear from time to time.
But whenever Liang Yong was mentioned, Tang Menglan did not forget to mention Liang Mao again very naturally, so that Mr. De Lu Jing gradually became familiar with Liang Mao, the third son of the Liang family.
Now, her task has finally been completed, right? Tang Menglan looked at Mr. Qiu's obviously good mood at this time, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
It seems that this trip to the lakeside pavilion to enjoy the plum blossoms, everyone has a harvest!
Here in Linhu Pavilion, whether it is Tang Menglan, Liang Cheng and Liang Wan, they are all finally a matter of heart, among which Liang Cheng and Liang Mao are studying because of Liang Mao's problems, and Tang Menglan has returned because of human favors.
Originally, with the friendship between Liang Cheng and Tang Menglan, this matter could have been helped or not.
But because of the last trip to Meidu, Tang Menglan owed Liang Cheng a favor.
And in terms of Tang Menglan's character, that unkindness is the absolute most annoying thing for her.
Therefore, Tang Menglan will do her best to help Liang Cheng and Liang Mao this time, otherwise how could she care about such idle matters? As for whether Mr. Qiu will accept Liang Mao as an apprentice in the end, and whether this matter can be successful, it is no longer her business.
Tang Menglan stood next to Mr. Qiu, and raised his eyebrows downstairs with Mr. In the bright light, it was the sparkling amber that looked in, and he concentrated on enjoying the beautiful scenery in front of him.
The gloomy sky, the gorgeous lights and the crystal clear water light combine a different kind of beauty in such a snowy night.
But such a peculiar beauty is not only Tang Menglan can appreciate at this time.
Because it was not too far from the small pavilion near the lake, at this time, there was also a group of people who stopped by another small pool, watching the snowflakes fall from the sky and then melt into the beautiful scenery under the lamp.
It's just that the mood of these people at this time is the same as Tang Menglan's relaxed and happy mood, but it's hard to say, after all, the expressions on their faces at this time are a little unsightly.
"Didn't I say a long time ago that you should not always let His Highness take care of you in my name, but what is this? What's going on? You're getting bolder. ”
Liang Ji grabbed a few snow-white jade notes in her hands, and there were only a few words on each page, but it was these few words that made Liang Ji reverse the gentleness she had just been in front of Shen, and at this time she looked at Mrs. Zhu with a cold face, she should have called Mrs. Zhu "aunt".
"That's not the case, girl, listen to me. ”
And when facing Liang Ji, who can already be regarded as aggressive, Mrs. Zhu was already a little flustered and said: "This matter is not what our master said, it is ......."
"What are they?"
Liang Ji looked at Mrs. Zhu, who had already arrived at this time, but still refused to tell the truth, her eyes were already so cold that she was about to freeze the person in front of her, "'Uncle', do you want to say that this is what His Highness wants to reward you? Who will it be that His Highness personally said in his reply to me that he is 'addicted to one addiction'? Why don't you explain it to me personally?"
Mrs. Zhu was originally just the daughter of the little official's family, how could she stand Liang Ji's questioning at this time, and she was choked up at once.