The next day, Shen Ping went to the academy as usual, and Shen Yu followed Mrs. Shen out and went to Baihuaao together.

After returning home after playing for a whole day, Shen Yu took Shi Nan into the door of the Linglong Mountain Pavilion, and Pomegranate greeted her, and said with a smile: "The cousin girl just sent someone to send a message, and I want to invite the girl to go to the Summer Palace to play the day after tomorrow, please be sure to go." ”

Summer Palace? Shen Yu was stunned.

It was the annex of the Qin family, and the most famous thing in this season was the begonia flowers in the garden. At this time in previous years, the Qin family would also invite everyone to enjoy the flowers, and set up a few tables for a small banquet to be lively.

The Qin family has a high position in Luling City, and the people invited to this kind of flower-viewing party are all local celebrities and nobles, although the Shen family has a collection of 100,000 books, it is not an official eunuch family in the end, so Mrs. Shen has never been invited.

However, because Shen Yu is very familiar with Qin Yue, Qin Yu occasionally invites fellow students of the academy to go to the Summer Palace to relax, but he has been there many times.

This time, Shen Yan probably calculated, although there were a lot of tasks assigned to Shen Ping before, but these were all things that had to be grinded slowly, Shen Ping's matter of settling down the academy there was afraid that it would take several days to work, and it should be seven or eight days before he went to visit those collectors, so he readily agreed.

When it came to the agreed period, Shen Yu took a carriage to Jiang's mansion first, and Aunt Jiang, Jiang Zhen and others had already packed up.

Jiang Zhen was always very happy when she saw Shen Fei, and she couldn't wait to invite credit at this time, "Auntie, do you know why I have to ask you to go with me?" I heard that Yue'er came back two days ago, and I'm afraid I can see her in the Summer Palace today! ”

"Really?" Shen Yu was overjoyed, "Didn't she say that she was going to live at her grandfather's house until the end of the year, why did she come back so early?" ”

- Lu Yue'er is the daughter of Lu Zhi, the official of Luling's parents, and her relationship with Jiang Zhen and Shen Yu has always been good.

Jiang Zhen said: "I don't understand, but her family is strictly controlled, and it is not easy to go out, and the Qin family will definitely not miss them this time, it is convenient for us to meet!" ”

In this way, this cherry blossom viewing party is a must-go!

Shen Yu was also happy, the smile on her face had not yet bloomed, but she stiffened slightly when she heard Jiang Zhen's next sentence, "I heard that Lord Qin also invited His Royal Highness King Duan, I'm afraid this year will be much more lively than in previous years!" ”

The Summer Palace is really more lively than in previous years, except for some official eunuchs near Luling City who often come in previous years, this year because of the presence of King Duan, people with heads and faces in several nearby states and counties have gathered, and even the Xuezheng from Zhending Province next door has come with his wife.

Because the Summer Palace takes the meaning of tranquility and tranquility, the entrance is a vermilion low wall, and the quiet alley can separate the noise outside, but it is also cramped at this time.

A slip of luxurious carriages and horses stopped along the vermilion wall, and the place that could accommodate people to pass was only three or four steps wide. The subordinates of the Qin family greeted the guests back and forth, except for the high-ranking and powerful people such as King Duan and Buzheng who walked through the main door, the other male and female guests entered through different side doors.

Later, when the carriage lined up at the mouth of the alley, he had no choice but to open the back door of the garden and lure some low-status officials and relatives over.

Shen Yu rubbed the Jiang family's car over, Jiang Wenying was half a level higher than Qin Xiong's official position, and he was the political envoy of Wuchuan, so Aunt Jiang was particularly preferential, and as soon as she got out of the car, she was greeted by the sharp-eyed mother-in-law and maid, and slowly walked inside.

This time, Aunt Jiang went out, in addition to bringing Jiang Zhen, she also brought Wei, the wife of her eldest son Jiang Ruyun.

When a few people arrived at the flower hall, Mrs. Qin, who was surrounded by a group of noble ladies, saw it, so she got up to greet her, and couldn't help but praise Jiang Zhen well, and even took Shen Yu to praise a few kind words such as "young and ambitious, generous in appearance".

The women sitting in this compartment were all women, but the girls had already gone into the begonia forest, so Mrs. Qin ordered Qin Ni, the eldest lady of the Qin family, to greet Jiang Hao and Shen Fei.

Although Qin Ni was born in a family of military generals, he did not have the slightest courage on his body, he was born soft and light, and he spoke softly. Qin Xiong is in a high position, she is also accustomed to the greeting and send-off in the house, she treats people politely and thoughtfully, does not show affection, rarely competes for the limelight in words, and sits silently and purses her lips and smiles when she has nothing to do, so that people can't see the truth and the truth.

On the other hand, Qin Fei behind her is a different look.

Qin Fei is Qin Xiong's favorite aunt, although Qin Xiong has four concubines, but in addition to the two sons and one daughter under Mrs. Qin's knees, this is the only Qin Fei. It is because Qin Fei has been particularly favored by Qin Xiong since he was born, and he is treated like Qin Ni everywhere, coupled with Mrs. Qin's indulgence, she gradually developed an arrogant and impatient temper, and her joy and anger are all written on her face, and she can't hide it at all.

For example, when she looked at Shen Yan, there was not much kindness in her eyes.

Shen Yu knew the reason, she and Qin Fei had been married, although now it has gradually faded, the mustard in her heart cannot be eliminated. She didn't want to provoke this arrogant official daughter, and Jiang Zhen went into the begonia forest arm in arm.

Qin Ni was already a silent and self-contained person, and she was two years old behind them, so she didn't have much to talk about, so she casually commented on a few words of begonia flowers, and asked the two of them to take care of themselves, and she still went back to the flower hall.

Jiang Zhen and Shen Yu were happy, walked around the crowd, said hello to a few familiar little sisters, and found Lu Yue'er after a while.

Lu Yue'er happened to see them too, and her face suddenly showed joy, dropped the flower branch she was playing with in her hand, and greeted her: "Auntie, Zhen'er!" ”

The three of them are the same age, and they are usually close to each other, Shen Yu saw the coral bracelet on Lu Yue'er's wrist, and couldn't help but smile and said: "Yue'er has gained a lot this time, this coral bracelet is not made by Mr. Mei himself, right?" ”

Lu Yueer's uncle Mr. Mei is a famous jewelry artist, especially good at making all kinds of coral ornaments, bracelets, hairpins, and hairpins, which is very famous in this area. The things he made for his niece are naturally not bad, and he can buy them for a hundred taels when he goes out, and the workmanship of the hand is exceptionally fine, which is very easy to identify.

"You can see at a glance that Grandma's vision is still so good!" Lu Yue'er untied the embroidered bag she was carrying, took out two identical strings of coral bracelets from it, put them on Jiang Zhen and Shen Yan, and said, "Uncle has a new excellent coral, so I pestered him to make the same three strings, let's make one string each!" I should have prepared a brocade box and sent it to you, but the box here is too conspicuous, and I can't wait to send it later, so I can only pack it like this, don't dislike it. ”

She crackled and said a long list, her face was full of joy, and her nagging temperament really hadn't changed at all.

The relationship between the three people has always been close, and Lu Yueer can ask Mr. Mei to make the same three coral bracelets, which shows his heart.

Of course, Shen Yu and Jiang Zhen understood her friendship, but Jiang Zhen still couldn't help but quip: "I heard that Mr. Mei is quiet and quiet, and you have been troubled for more than half a year, but you didn't dislike you for being too noisy?" ”

"It can be seen that you are lonely and unheard, and you have never even heard of Aiwu and Wu?" Lu Yue'er took Jiang Zhen's hand, "My mother is my uncle's only sister, he can't hurt too much, how can he dislike it." ”

"Well, I can compare myself to a crow, Yue'er is really Yue'er, very comparable." Shen Yu nodded approvingly, and was twisted by Lu Yue'er around her waist. The three of them laughed together, looking for a place where no one could talk to themselves.

But after all, they came to someone's house for a banquet, and the three of them turned around a little and went to the pavilion where everyone gathered.

At this time, everyone has already arrived, and Yingying Yanyan is standing by the water, many of whom are known to Shen Yan, so she can't help but go over to greet her for a while.

The Qin Ni sisters beckoned everyone to use some snacks and fruits, chatting and resting, and the silk and bamboo on the water pavilion in the lake sounded, which was very pleasant.

Shen Yu was inseparable from Jiang Zhen and Lu Yue'er, walking slowly along the shore of the lake, with spring blossoms growing by the waterside on one side and begonias with low flower branches on the other. was talking about it, but he heard Qin Fei shouting behind him: "Shen Fei, you wait." ”

When I turned around, I saw that the girls behind me were walking slowly in twos and threes, and a few around the pavilion were greeted by Qin Ni, and Qin Fei strode up to catch up, with a bad face.

"Is there something wrong with Second Miss Qin?" Shen Yu stopped and waited for her.

"I have something to say to you, you come with me!" Qin Fei is the daughter of a second-grade master, and she has always been quite arrogant when facing Shen Fei, and she speaks with a somewhat commanding tone.

Shen Yu was displeased when she heard this.

Because Qin Yu has a gentle personality and has always been good at taking care of this sister-in-law, Qin Fei has relied on this brother since he was a child, and he has to follow Qin Yu in everything. Later, Shen Fei entered Luling Academy, and after getting acquainted with Qin Yue, Qin Yu also took care of Shen Fei very much, which made Qin Fei very annoyed, and always felt that Shen Fei had taken away her favor, so every time she saw Shen Fei, she picked her nose and eyes.

Of course, Shen Yu also understands that her brother is in control, and she only hopes that Qin Yu will be good to her alone, and she can't allow others to share it.

But understanding is one thing, acceptance is another. Especially thinking of the various extreme things that Qin Fei did for Qin Yu at the beginning, resentment rose in his heart.

Shen Fei is not good at everything, let's not mention the past, now that Qin Fei's tone is in his ears, how can he not be angry, so he said coldly: "If you have something to say here, it is." ”

"There are others here, let's go under the rocks over there!" Qin Fei didn't follow.

"Isn't what Second Miss Qin wants to say unsightly?" Shen Yu laughed and stood there unmoved.

"What's so bad!" Qin Fei said loudly, his face flushed a little, and he asked Shen Fei angrily, "What kind of overprinting book, did you ask my second brother to do it?" Shen Yan, you are really despicable, you are not qualified to meet His Royal Highness King Duan, so I used my second brother to help you recommend. The second brother was severely reprimanded by his father for this matter, do you know it! ”

"Brother Yi has been trained?" Shen Yu was surprised.

Qin Fei glared at her, a layer of mist already appeared in his eyes, "Can there be a fake ...... this?"

"Second sister!" Qin Fei's voice was suddenly interrupted, Shen Yu turned around when she heard the voice, and saw Qin Yu walking over in great strides, bowing her hand when she saw Jiang Zhen and Lu Yue'er, and then looked at Shen Fei.

"Auntie, someone wants to see you." Qin Yu opened his mouth with a little apology in his tone, "He's already waiting, can you come with me?" ”

He didn't say who it was in front of others, so Shen Yan naturally wouldn't ask, so he asked Jiang Zhen and Lu Yue'er with his eyes, and saw that they both pursed their lips and smiled, and they were very helpless.

Of course, Qin Fei next to him refused to let Shen Fei go like this, and when he was about to open his mouth to stop him, Qin Yu said: "There are so many guests in the mansion today, why don't you go and greet them quickly." His tone was not harsh, but there was no longer the gentle connivance he usually treated his sister with.

Qin Fei felt more and more that Shen Yu was really hateful, but he didn't dare to disobey his brother, so he had to stomp his foot in hatred and turn away.

This Shen Yu followed Qin Yue for a few steps, and when she was a little farther away from the others, she asked, "Brother Yizhi, just now the second girl said that Ling Zun blamed you for recommending the overprinted book to King Duan?" ”

"Nothing." Qin Yue understated it, and when he saw Shen Yu's disbelief on her face, she smiled and said, "Father only said that I was in a hurry, and he didn't blame me. ”

Although he said this, Shen Yu didn't dare to take it seriously.

"Brother Yizhi, in fact, ......"

"It's right in front of the water pavilion, just turn around the flower garden." Without waiting for Shen Yu to finish speaking, Qin Yu interrupted her.

The two have been friends for several years, and they are used to playing around, and they are quite familiar with each other's personalities. Qin Yu knew very well what Shen Yan wanted to say, and when he saw her being interrupted, he glared at her angrily, and couldn't help but smile, "I know how to measure." His Royal Highness King Duan is waiting there, he is not easy to deal with, don't be distracted first. ”

…… Qin Yu is going to take her to see His Royal Highness King Duan, Xu Yan? Shen Yan really didn't dare to be distracted.