Chapter 45: Dwelling Under the Moon

Master Yin and Lin Gongzi's idea of fighting, the Xu family did not notice it. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info after all, he was just passing through Yangzhou, who would not have thought that Han Runiang would be targeted.

The group arrived at the river wharf in the city, hired a few small boats, and shared them. The water of the Yudai River is clear and gentle, and there is an endless stream of boats on the river, which has a busy scene of a water town. With the sound of "boom ~ boom ~" oars, the boat went to the exclusive dock of Qinzhu Tea Garden and docked, and the people of their own tea garden tied the boat and picked everyone off. Xu Le'an settled the ship's money.

Old Madam Xu held Biluo's hand and looked at the place in front of her. Entering is a moon white stone arch, the arch is on both sides of the bluestone courtyard wall, the visual measurement is about two zhang high, this height is time-consuming, material and laborious, showing the strong financial resources of the owner of the tea garden. A circle of lush bamboos is planted along the courtyard wall, and the gentle river breeze blows through the bamboo forest to make a "rustling" sound, which looks quiet and elegant.

The group entered along the archway, a cobblestone path, and several small courtyards side by side on the left, all of which entered with independent portals. Xiao Er led them to the second courtyard gate, and said, "Old lady, the 'Moon House' has arrived." ”

Mrs. Xu stepped in, the courtyard was small and exquisite, and the five wings were enclosed, and the layout was exquisite. nodded secretly in his heart, coinciding with the Oiran Competition, he was able to find such a place to settle in a hurry, and he recognized Xu Le'an's ability to do things even more.

At this moment, it is close to the unitary hour, and the lights in the tea garden are gradually lit up. Mrs. Xu instructed: "Everyone settle down first and clean up the house." Let's deal with it today, and let the tea garden prepare dinner. ”

Xu Wanzhen smiled: "The old lady will rest first, and I'll take a look." After a few days on the boat, I was finally able to get a good night's sleep today. ”

Yulu and Biluo carried Mrs. Xu into the north wing. Han Runiang was a guest, Xu Wanzhen arranged for her to live in the north side box, and she lived in the south side side box. Liu's mother took Xu Wenyu to live in the east side room, and the west side side room lived in Su Sanye, Han Yi and Xu Le'an. No matter how much you go out, you can't pay attention to the difference between the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard, the master and servant, and the safety of the family is the most important. If the men all go to live in another courtyard, the rooms are now in short supply, and the women and children are left too unsafe.

Xu Le'an instructed Xiao Er to bring hot water and wash off the dust for everyone first. And the meal was arranged.

Sang Zi opened the cage, took out the futon to make the bed, and said with a smile: "Yangzhou City is really prosperous, I was dazzled all the way over." ”

Mama Zheng took out the materials of the medicinal bath and quipped: "What is Yangzhou City, when you arrive in the capital, don't you be more dazzling? If you lose the face of the young lady at that time, see that I don't beat you." ”

Sang Zi grinned and said, "Mama Zheng loves me the most, where is she willing to beat me?"

Seeing the two laughing, Xu Wanzhen was in a good mood, and sat down on the soft couch by the window and said, "It's also the first time I've been out of Suzhou." Compared with the two, Yangzhou is more like a palatial lady, while Suzhou is a fresh and refined boudoir girl. Although they are both water towns, their temperaments are completely different. ”

Sang Zi grew up when he heard this, and said, "Miss is Miss!" That's what I think, but I can't say such a sentence. ”

Looking at her exaggerated expression, Xu Wanzhen couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm going to stay here for two nights, tomorrow I want to give the old lady a good look, go to all parts of the city to have a look, and it's not in vain to come here." ”

Mama Zheng said: "It's not impossible to go to the city to see, you need to go to the right place." Let me ask the tea garden junior two about the situation. ”

Xu Wanzhen nodded and said, "Call Sister Ru Niang too, it's interesting for the two of them to be together." Yu'er is too young, but she is still safe in the yard. ”

After everyone washed up, Xiao Er presented the meal. According to Mrs. Xu's instructions, three tables were set up in the courtyard, two round tables sat the daughters of the Xu family, maids and servants, and one square table sat Su Sanye, Han Yi, and Xu Le'an. Xu Wenyu saw his little uncle sitting there, and he also twisted his body to follow, and Liu's mother followed behind him uneasily.

Xu Wanzhen saw Liu's mother's concerns, and it stands to reason that she should serve Xu Wenyu to eat. But after all, there were all men over there, she hesitated a little, and then said loudly: "Mother Liu, let Yu'er go over, you still come and sit with Yulu and them." ”

Mother Liu hesitated: "However, the little master can't be left unattended. ”

Su Liangzhi patted Xu Wenyu's head and said, "This is six years old, and there will be no one to serve for a while." Our Yu'er is a boy. ”

Xu Wenyu's big eyes flashed, and he said excitedly: "Boy, boy, I can eat by myself." ”

Seeing this, Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "Okay! Yu'er is the most capable." ”

After Xiao Er filled up the drink, Mrs. Xu raised her glass and said to everyone: "When you go out, don't pay attention to those rules." There is no need for anyone to serve today, regardless of the master and servant, everyone raises chopsticks together. As soon as the words came out, Sang Zi, Yulu and the others sat down with peace of mind.

Even if you don't pay attention to the rules of master and servant, you still have to follow the rules of "eating without saying a word and sleeping without speaking". The people ate in silence and dispersed.

Mama Zheng asked Xiao Er about the shops in the city, and there are several in the city that specialize in receiving female guests, such as the jewelry shop "Linglong Fang", the ready-to-wear shop "Yunshang", the silk shop "Jinxiuji", and the fat powder shop "Huayange", which are all century-old brands, and there are shops everywhere in Gaomang, and they have many years of reputation as a guarantee. For the reception of female guests, there are special passages and ashrams.

For Xu Wanzhen, it is a pity that when she arrives in a tourist city, she can't go to all the scenic spots. But now in the Gaomang Dynasty, this kind of regret can only be thought about in the bottom of my heart, which is something that only literati can do. It's good to be able to go to the store right now, and it's better to have such a rare opportunity to go out than to be bored in the yard. When I arrived in the capital, I didn't have such freedom.

Immediately went to report to Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu looked at her lovingly, and said: "Tomorrow, grandmother wants to meet the steward of Jinxiu Ji here, you and Ru Niang go to relax." There is still a month's journey to the capital. ”

Han Runiang went to the hairpin ring under the service of the painting fan and was about to rest. Seeing Xu Wanzhen coming, she hurriedly got up to greet her.

Xu Wanzhen said: "Sister, don't be polite, I'm just here to ask you." I'm going to visit the shops in Yangzhou tomorrow, do you want to come with me?"

Han Runiang was a little hesitant when she heard this, it is a woman's nature to love shopping. But Yangzhou City is an unbearable memory for her.

Seeing that her face was embarrassed, she stopped talking again, and her whole body was trembling slightly. Xu Wanzhen motioned for the painting fan and Sang Zi to step down, helped her to sit on the soft couch on the side, held her hands that were a little cold, and comforted: "Sister, don't be afraid, I'm here." ”

Han Runiang's face was sad, she closed her eyes, and two lines of tears left her cheeks. said in a trembling voice: "Sister Wanzhen, I haven't told anyone about this except for Second Prince He. ”

Xu Wanzhen hugged her and said softly: "It's okay now, it will be better to say it, I will rot in my stomach after listening to it." ”