Chapter 25: Returning to the Hou Mansion for Discipline and Reunion
"Lin Gongzi ......"
"Lin Gongzi ......"
Hearing the maid's voice in a blur, Lin Xi turned over and ignored it, he only fell asleep on the fourth watch last night, and now is the time to be sleepy.
The maid who was sent by Father-in-law Cao to serve Lin Xi silently looked at the arched quilt for a while, and when she turned around, the sisters had already made hot water, twisted the handkerchief, prepared mouthwash tea, and the head-to-toe outfit was also complete, just waiting for the owner on the bed to get up.
She was about to make persistent efforts, when a shrill voice unique to Gonggong Cao sounded at the door, "The prince is here, Gongzi Lin has already gotten up?"
Several maids immediately lowered their bodies and saluted, and when they heard this, their eyes couldn't help but skim to the bulge on the bed.
Zhao Jingyi's sword eyebrows rose slightly, and he didn't make a sound, Cao Gongcheng wanted to step forward, but found that the bulge suddenly moved, only to see Lin Xi suddenly lift the quilt, his face was still panicked, and he quickly swept around, and finally stopped at Zhao Jingyi, who had been in front of him for a long time.
Memories come back quickly.
Lin Xi's face turned red, and he immediately pulled the quilt over his body, and glared at Zhao Jingyi quite annoyed, even if he was the host, he shouldn't have rushed in when the guests were still in bed, and now such a cloaked appearance is very indecent.
"This king is about to enter the palace, and he will send you back by the way, but if you feel in a hurry, you can also make other arrangements. Zhao Jingyi stood not far away with his hands behind his back, looking leisurely.
How dare Lin Xi let this master bother anymore, "No need, the grass people will get up." β
However, although she is not a yellow flower girl, should the prince also avoid it?
Lin Xi looked up at Zhao Jingyi and said reluctantly: "Lord Wang, can you ...... Let the grass people change their clothes and wash up and come to see you again?"
Zhao Jingyi decisively turned around and walked out of the door.
Because in the filial piety period, the taste of the New Year in the palace is not strong, and when you get out of the Rui Wangfu, every household in the alley is pasted with Spring Festival couplets, and people come and go, but it is extremely lively.
The Yongning Marquis Mansion is in the east of the city, here are all dignitaries and nobles, the east is the Cai Mansion of the Household Department Shangshu Cai, the west is adjacent to the courtyard of the University Shiyong Lao, and the whole gourd lane is a scholarly family.
Although it is still early, I have already begun to visit the door in the early years.
When the carriage of King Rui's Mansion stopped at the gate of the Yongning Mansion, many carriages had already stopped on the side.
There were already people waiting at the door in the Hou Mansion, and when they saw the mark of the Rui Wang's Mansion, they immediately sent someone in to inform them.
Lin Xi got out of the carriage with the support of the palace servant, and arched his hand to Zhao Jingyi: "Thank you, Lord Wang." β
Zhao Jingyi rode a horse and paced to Lin Xi, looked at him condescendingly, and saw that although the young man was wearing a thick coat, he still couldn't hide his thin body, so he couldn't help frowning, and subconsciously said, "It's cold outside, let's go in." β
"Yes. β
Although he responded respectfully, Zhao Jingyi knew that he would not leave, and Lin Xi would not turn around rudely, so he didn't say much, and got off the horse with a crotch, the horse neighed, and the twelve guards behind him followed like a shadow, only the carriage turned back.
When Zhao Jingyi's figure disappeared, Lin Xi tightened his clothes and ignored the curious eyes of the people around him, turned around and walked into the palace, but just saw his fourth uncle come out.
"Xi'er, Lord Wang......"
"Just left. Lin Xi replied.
So Xiao Yunxuan didn't ask any more, but just took his nephew in first. Last night, Prince Rui came over on Chinese New Year's Eve and forcibly took people away, although someone came to report safety in the middle of the night, but he was still worried in his heart, and now seeing Lin Xi's face as usual, he was also relieved, and he saw the old lady if he had anything to say.
When Lin Xi followed Xiao Yunxuan to Chongjin Hall, Mrs. Tai was sitting upright on top of the high hall, Liu and Shan were talking to a few noble ladies, and several of his cousins were also talking in low voices with several young ladies of the same age.
After Xiao Yunxuan sent Lin Xi into Chongjin Hall, he saw Mrs. Tai go to the front yard by himself.
These ladies and young lady Lin Xi naturally don't recognize them, but they came here so early today, they must be very close to the Yongning Marquis Mansion, and Lin Xi generously gave Mrs. Tai and her two aunts New Year's greetings.
Mrs. Tai had been looking forward to Lin Xi's return for a long time, and when she saw that her grandson looked calm and not tired, she just had a good rest in the palace, although she had too many things to ask, but it was not good to say much if there were outsiders today. He pulled Lin Xi and introduced many female dependents, Lin Xi bowed his head and greeted him shyly, he is sixteen from today, there are many unmarried and married young female dependents here, it is inconvenient to stay longer, and he was released after saying two sentences simply.
Before leaving, I heard Shan's high laughter, "My nephew couldn't be more polite, if it weren't for the old lady's insistence, the Hou Ye and the fourth master would have to invite someone over, and they must be in Liangzhou to keep filial piety to that brother-in-law at this time." β
So everyone responded to it, praising the old lady for her kindness, and Hou Ye and Xiao Siye for mercy.
Today's good day, Lin Xi is still in filial piety, it is inconvenient to join in the fun, and he temporarily lives in the Hou Mansion, and it is not his turn to come forward, so he decided to return to Yuexuan.
Mother Zhou had been waiting for Lin Xi for a long time with Yuanyuan, and as soon as Lin Xi came out of Chongjin Hall, she immediately followed the stove to block the wind and snow, and hugged back to Lanyue Xuan.
And Tuan Tuan had also prepared hot ginger soup, and as soon as Lin Xi sat down, he let him drink a bowl first to go to the cold.
The room was extremely warm, Lin Xi felt that his body and mind suddenly relaxed, until this moment he knew how tense his spirit was in the palace, even if Zhao Jingyi treated him with courtesy, no matter how kind the smiles of Gonggong Cao and the others were, he would not dare to relax in the palace subconsciously.
"If the young master is tired, lie down and rest for a while, if there is something important, the old slave will report to you. "Mother Zhou has taken care of Lin Xi since she was a child, and Mrs. Tai can't see it, how can she not know that her young master is tired.
Seeing Lin Xi nodded, Tuan Tuan Yuan immediately stepped forward to change his clothes and take off his shoes, Yuan Yuan couldn't help but complain: "Prince Rui is really, the young master is not in good health, and he braved the wind and snow to take the young master away twice, fortunately, it is fine, young master, did the slave maid let the guard brother drink the medicine brought over last night?"
Lin Xi smiled and patted her on the head, "There is a round girl staring, how dare you not drink." Seeing Yuanyuan pouting dissatisfiedly, he couldn't help but admonish, "But you just say what you say today, you are not allowed to export it again in the future, the people of the Hou Mansion are too talkative, if people know it, I think it is the young master, I am dissatisfied." β
As soon as Lin Xi finished speaking, Zhou's mother's face sank and immediately closed the door, let a little girl guard the door, turned back, and said to the two girls: "I didn't detain you in Huaizhou before, and I didn't say much about the old slave in the past few days. β
The two girls immediately stood up and honestly tied their hands and bowed their heads to listen to the training.
Mother Zhou saw that Lin Xi did not object, so she reprimanded: "Now that the young master is in this Hou Mansion, although he is not trembling, he is also careful everywhere. We are from Huaizhou, and doing things and talking represent the face of the young master and the face of the Lin Mansion. If you don't keep the door open like today, sooner or later there will be trouble, not to mention that it will even affect the young master, if you can't change this unruly appearance immediately, you will pack up your baggage and dismiss the matter as soon as possible, so as to save yourself from causing trouble in the future!"
Although Zhou's mother is not good-looking, it is the case, especially when she looks at Yuanyuan's eyes, she is extremely stern.
Yuanyuan's eyes were red, and he bit his lip and whispered with Tuan Tuan.
Zhou's mother is also soft-hearted, she has no daughter, and these two girls are also regarded as daughters on weekdays, she is from the Hou Mansion, and it was Miss Yan who served at that time, and she was cautious and refused to say a word at that time, today's Lin Xi is just a cousin young master who lives in her, and her identity cannot be the same.
"In the future, talk less and watch more, the girls in other yards will answer, and you must know in your heart, the things in Lanyue Xuan, especially about the young master, are not allowed to show a word, but it is clear?"
"The slave understands, Mother Zhou is also for the good of our sisters. Tuan Tuan glanced at Yuanyuan, said shortly, and gently pushed Yuanyuan.
Yuan Yuan immediately bowed on his knees, "The slave must keep it in mind." β
Lin Xi saw that it was almost over, and then said: "You are all by my side when you are young, from Huaizhou to Houfu, the affection is always extraordinary, Tuan Tuan is always steady, round and straightforward, and you are the most loyal, all for my good." But Zhou's mother is also right, my surname is Lin, not Xiao, in the Hou Mansion is just relying on the love of the old lady and the pity of the two uncles, although now the degree of application is compared to the serious young master of the Hou Mansion, but we can't really think so. β
Yuan Yuan also felt guilty when he heard this, and his sense of grievance disappeared immediately, and he couldn't help but say: "It's the slave's fault, I will control myself in the future, no longer talk nonsense, and cause trouble for the young master." β
Lin Xi said with a smile: "Don't be careful, the Lin Mansion has the pride of the Lin Mansion, and it is the same in Liangzhou, and it will not change in the Yongning Hou Mansion." If you are wronged, just sue me, the young master has solved it best, and if you can't solve it, you can't solve it, it's really not good, it's a big deal to live in this Hou Mansion. β
The last sentence was said very heroically, and the haze in the hearts of the two girls was suddenly swept away, and the eyes of their young master were suddenly full of admiration.
"The slave will definitely live up to the young master's trust. β
Lin Xi nodded, "You two are now the big girls by my side, and the old lady hasn't given anyone yet, but if you can't do it well......" Lin Xi gave a meaningful look.
That look didn't need to be explained, the hearts of the two sisters suddenly lit up, and Tuan Tuan immediately said: "Young master, don't worry, what are the big girls around the young master and the young lady, the slaves and maids will definitely be able to do it, or even better than them." β
Yuan Yuan nodded vigorously from the side.
Lin Xi naturally believed it, turned his head to Zhou's mother and said, "Please also take the trouble to transfer my meaning to others, come with me from Huaizhou, Xi will definitely not live up to it." β
"Yes, young master. β
Mother Zhou saw that Lin Xi was able to take charge of himself, and the naΓ―ve young master had grown up slowly, and it seemed that she could see the shadow of Master Lin, and she was extremely comforted. couldn't help but silently comfort Mrs. Lin in her heart: The young master is older.