Chapter 4 The Poor Girl of the Past Enters the Waiting Door Today

The group entered Yecheng in the evening.

Weiwan sat in the car, slightly holding the curtain and looking out slowly.

Jingzhong is no better than anywhere else. The road is particularly wide, and the carriages and horses gurgle on the road, leaving a stream of incense to fall in the dust, and the incense is full of the road, probably the family members of the rich and noble families travel; There is also the brightly dressed green young Ai, accompanied by a gorgeously dressed teenager, riding a horse on the street in groups, talking and laughing along the way, not restrained.

Wei Wan had heard her brother say that the people of the Middle Zhou Empire were open, not like the Eastern Xia.

In Dongxia, men and women are strictly guarded, and women are hidden in the boudoir and are not allowed to see people. How can you be so free?

Weiwan looked at a team of handsome men and women who had just walked by the car, her heart jumped, she couldn't help but pull down the hat on her head, lifted the curtain with one hand, leaned on the window and stretched out her head to look out boldly.

When the vision opened, I saw the teahouses, restaurants, and businesses on both sides of the road were all richly decorated, and the people who came and went in and out were gorgeously dressed and extraordinary.

Wei Wan couldn't help but sigh in her heart, this is the capital of the Middle Zhou Empire, and it is really prosperous and lively.

Dongfang Yi, who was riding on a horse and following the car, saw Weihuan's happy appearance, completely painting the attitude of a little daughter, and couldn't help laughing: "What are you looking at with a little black face?" Beware of being treated as a black peony by the disciples, flashing people's eyes. ”

Wei Wan knew that he praised himself for his beauty even if his face was blackened, his cheeks were hot, and he replied casually: "There is a big brother who protects the flowers, how dare they?" After finishing speaking, he found that these words seemed to have a deep meaning, and he was immediately ashamed and hurriedly hid back in the car, but he felt that a flame began to burn all over his body from his face, and he didn't dare to raise his head now.

Dongfang Yi couldn't help but be stunned. He had seen Weihuan's amazing beauty, but he was just shocked at the time, although Weihuan's face was blackened at this time, and he couldn't see his face, but the shyness of his daughter's family was particularly moving, Dongfang Yi's heart fluttered, and he didn't feel stupid.

Pan Zi looked at this, then at that, and smiled.

Wei Wan is even more ashamed.

Dongfang Yi glanced at Pan Zi reproachfully.

Pan Zi stuck out her tongue slightly, and said with a smile: "Eldest son, can my aunt's family be in the city?" Shall we go today? ”

Dongfang Yi smiled at Wei Wan and said: "We have a tired journey, and it is getting late, so we can find an inn to rest overnight, and then go to visit Zhuang Houfu tomorrow?" ”

What Dongfang Yi didn't say was that Wei Wan went to her aunt's house, and she went to Mengmeng, and she didn't know if the Zhuang Mansion would welcome her? Taking advantage of the time of rest, he voted for a name to try it, if the Zhuang Mansion has a hint of unwelcome attitude, he also has to find another way to arrange, in short, he can't let Weihuan be wronged.

Wei Huan's happy smile narrowed slightly, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "Huan'er listens to the arrangement of the eldest brother." I'll write a letter later, and when my eldest brother goes to the Zhuang Mansion to pay homage to the post, can I bring it with me by the way? ”

Dongfang Yi immediately knew that Wei Wan had understood his arrangement, and couldn't help but smile, his young and handsome face looked more and more handsome and free because of this smile, and his demeanor was outstanding.

The group gradually walked into the inner city in the setting sun.

The afterglow of the setting sun paints everything in the inner city with a pale gold, and the streets are lined with buildings, some of which are taller than the others, and they are very rich and gorgeous when viewed from a distance.

Pan Zi exclaimed: "Oh my God, this is the Heavenly Palace? ”

Wei Wan also saw it, and looking at the trend of the car, it seemed that it was going there. Wei Wan asked, "Big brother, where do we want to live?" ”

Dongfang Yi smiled and said: "Yes, today we will live in the Heavenly Palace and let you be a fairy." ”

Pan Zi muttered in a low voice: "Of course it's good to be a fairy...... I don't know how much it costs...... "They have been sleeping in the open all the way, and they have never lived in such a luxurious place."

The carriage soon stopped in front of the fairy-like house.

Wei Wan saw a large plaque hanging on the lintel of the black lacquer gate, on which the three big characters of "Bai Yujing" were painted with white lacquer.

The black lacquer door was wide open, revealing the shadow wall of carved birds inside, and a red and bright apricot blossom poked out of the wall;

In front stood several handsome young men. These young people are high-crowned and well-dressed, neat and beautiful. Seeing the carriage stop at the door, a young man hurried up to meet him, bowed his hand from afar, and greeted him with a smile on his face: "Dongfang Gongzi, long time no see!" Where are you staying today? Can Mr. and be predetermined? ”

Wei Wan thought that they were the beautiful sons of the rich and noble, but when she heard this tone, she was like the service in the store, and she couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Dongfang Yi did not dismount, but only bowed back on the horse, saying, "According to the old rules." Another room was packed and lived with the woman. ”

The young man immediately stepped back and instructed another young man: "Tell me to go down and clean up the west room of the Juxiang Pavilion that the second son has booked for many years, and wait for the second son and the guest to move in." ”

The young man answered and strode behind the shadow wall.

Dongfang Yi and the others drove into the door, and as they walked, Dongfang Yi explained: "Bai Yujing is a famous rich and noble township in the city, specializing in serving the princess family and the royal family. The luxury inside is the first in the capital. Even the attendants are the children of declining eunuchs. ”

When Wei Wan heard this, she was secretly surprised. No wonder these young people don't look like lower-level waiters, they are also the children of scholars. Thinking about the declining official eunuchs, although they are poor, they have the backbone, and they can let the children of these families come out to do the business of untouchables, and this restaurant is extraordinary.

The carriage and horse walked through the shadow wall, and suddenly the eyes were cheerful. But I saw the boundless sea of peaches, plums, apricots and pears, and in the sparse shadow of the flowers, there were courtyards and walls near and far, and a corner of the red wall and green tiles...... Walking in the middle of it, it is like swimming in a picture of Asgard.

The car stopped in front of a courtyard gate, and Wei Wan saw the word "Juge" inscribed on the small plaque on the small courtyard door, and knew that this was the place where they were going to live.

I saw a few well-dressed maids standing by the gate of the courtyard to greet them: "Lady, the maidservants are serving in this courtyard, the lady has something, but please command." The lady's journey is hard, she must be tired, please get off the car and rest. ”

Weiwan got out of the car with Pan Zi's hand.

The servants saw that Weiwan was wearing a muslin dress, and the girl who was holding her was actually wearing a short brown, obviously the daughter of a poor family, but she appeared in Bai Yujing...... I was puzzled, but I didn't despise it, all of them looked gentle and respectful, and behaved politely.

But when she looked closely, she knew that these servants knew how to count etiquette. It's not like a post house worker, but like a trained and trained subordinate of a rich and noble family.

Everything is like the rules of the world.

Wei Wan's heart moved, thinking that this is the characteristic of this store, in order to make the guests feel at home.

Weiwan held Pan Zi's hand, followed Dongfang Yi, and walked into the chrysanthemum pavilion surrounded by the servants in the store.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw a tall and thin man come out of the house, greeted him quickly, and said loudly as he walked: "Brother Dongfang is so interested, love the landscape, forget the world for a few months, but let your old lady find it!" ”

Dongfang Yi also hurried up to meet him, and said with a smile: "My old mother is bothering Brother Jie? I'm ashamed. The foolish brother is here to apologize for the old mother. He said and bowed.

The man pulled Dongfang Yi up and said with a smile: "Pretend!" What shame do you have against me? ”

Dongfang Yi really took this opportunity not to apologize, and introduced Wei Wan again: "Brother Jie, this is my sister-in-law." Sister Huan, this is Bai Yujing's owner, Lao Jie. ”

Mr. Jie arched his hand as chic as a man: "The lady has worked hard all the way. The room is ready, please let the lady in and rest. ”

Although he is a businessman, Dongfang Yi calls him a brother...... Wei Wan didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly gave a salute: "Thank you Mr. Lao." ”

He glanced at the man in front of him. Seeing Mr. Jie's white jade-like skin, thick eyebrows and blue eyes, he looked like a Hu man, with yellow hair without a hairpin, let him drape it over his shoulders, wearing a red Taoist robe, no belt around his waist, and wide clothes with large sleeves. A big man, wearing such bright clothes, not only does not see the vulgarity, but wears a different kind of free and easy charm, and he can't help but be secretly surprised.

Mr. Jie and Wei Wan greeted each other, so he turned to Dongfang Yi and said, "But you want to go back to the house?" Tell you a little bit beforehand. Your old lady has already seen the county monarch of King Qingping for you, and she is just waiting for you to come back and settle this family business. ”

Dongfang Yi smiled bitterly and sighed: "My old mother wants me to be either Princess Shang or Lord Shang, but she doesn't care if I want to or not. ”

Mr. Jie smiled and said: "A few days ago, I went on the dam and saw this junjun, who is really a hearty beauty." ”

Wei Wan listened to it and felt that this Mr. Jie used heartiness to describe the beauty, and he was really alone, and he wanted to laugh, but who knew that there was a sour feeling in his heart, and he couldn't laugh.

The county monarch of the Qingping Palace, a beauty with such a high status is a good match for Dongfang Yi, right?

And for Dongfang Yi, she is just a woman escorted out of righteousness, once the mission is completed, the two may never see each other again.

Suddenly, I was reluctant to give up, and I felt that it would be better to come slowly tomorrow.

In Weihuan's imagination, it is the most prosperous place in the capital, and the interior decoration does not know how luxurious. When I entered the house, I realized that the small cases of beds and chairs in the house, and the scroll screens, were all made of bamboo, which made people feel fresh and elegant. There is a pale green vase on the table, and a few apricot blossoms are raised with clean water. With the bamboo frame ink landscape interspersal, it is very good-looking.

Wei Wan was waited by Pan Zi to wash and bathe. When I was undressing, I looked at Gebu's dress, and thought of the saying that people rely on clothes and makeup, and Buddha relies on gold makeup, so I thought that I would go to Houfu to visit tomorrow...... I wonder if the ready-to-wear store in Kyoto can do business at night? Pan Zi should be asked to buy some ready-to-wear clothes with some silver......

Just thinking about it, Taohong said outside the curtain: "Lady, the second son sent clothes." The preaching lady dressed well for dinner. ”

When Wei Wan heard this, she wrapped herself in cotton cloth, came out of the bathtub, and said to Taohong, "Where?" Show me. ”

Peach didn't move, just looked at Weihuan in a daze.

It turned out that Weiwan washed away the black grass juice, revealing pink skin. The starry eyes and red lips are indescribably beautiful and moving on the snow skin.

Pan Zi sneered: "What are you staying?" The lady is so good-looking! Why don't you get your clothes? ”

Peach woke up and hurriedly went to get her clothes, still thinking about Weiwan's undulating body...... It turns out that this lady is so beautiful! Isn't it the fairy who saved the prince in the legend...... As soon as this thought appeared, thinking of the purpose of Princess Xiao sending her, he fiercely warned himself: You must forget, and you must make this lady forget about saving the prince.

Pink brought the dress over. However, I saw that there were shirts, skirts, and large-sleeved robes and shawls, all of which were made of fine silk satin, as many as five or six sets, as well as some hairpin rings, armbands and other jewelry.

Pan Zi was so happy that he touched this, touched that, and said with a smile: "So much!" Our rich man didn't have so many clothes for his daughter's dowry, and the materials weren't so good. ”

Wei Wan picked out a tie-up skirt with a dark color, collar and cuffs embroidered with brown persimmon pattern short undergarments and jade-colored threads, and instructed Pan Zi and Tong Hong: "You also pick a set, and put away the rest." ”

Wei Wan slowly got dressed, thinking that Dongfang Yi was afraid that she and the girls would lose face when they were visiting guests, so they prepared them in advance...... It's thoughtful for her, but after tomorrow, I don't know where he is.

My heart was sour, astringent and painful, and I suddenly thought that she was in disguise all the way...... Today, you must show him the most beautiful appearance and let him remember it in his heart......

There is no need for Pan Zi to comb her hair. She herself carefully tied her long hair loosely into a bun and fixed it with the magnolia-inlaid hairpin that she had always treasured. Look at herself in the mirror, there is charm in Qingli, and innocence in charm, this is what she is.

Wei Wan dressed up properly, and then took Pan Zi to the east hall where Dongfang Yi lived.

Dongfang Yi had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Wei Huan, he first looked at her outfit carefully, and then said to Pan Zi with a smile: "How do you serve the lady?" This mid-spring weather, morning and evening are still a little cool, quickly get a coat to drape the lady. ”

Pan Zi smiled and saluted, and went back to the house to get his clothes.

Suddenly, Weihuan and Dongfang Yi were left in the room, and Weihuan felt uncomfortable, and whispered in a disguised voice: "I don't feel cold......"

Dongfang Yi smiled and pulled the carved chair of chicken winged wood for her, motioned for her to sit down, and said with a smile: "Then be careful, in case you are sick, your aunt should blame me for not taking good care of her." ”

"Just afraid that my aunt will blame me?" This sentence blurted out without thinking about it, and only after finishing saying it did she realize that there was a reproach, and she couldn't help but be anxious and ashamed, blushing and not squeaking.

Dongfang Yi saw that Weiwan was suddenly angry, but he didn't know why he was angry, so he teased her: "And your brother, he won't spare me." ”

It turned out that she was just afraid of being blamed by others, not that she felt sorry for her. Wei Wan stirred the handkerchief in her hand and didn't speak, but the look on her face became more and more aggrieved.

Dongfang Yi saw it, and a string in his heart seemed to be pulled, and it hurt slightly. He couldn't help but want to tell her that he was angry with him, don't hold it back, she held it, he felt uncomfortable and hurt when he saw it.

He was originally a careless person, and when he thought of it, he wanted to do it, and as soon as he opened his mouth and shouted: "Sister Wan......" Pan Zi came in with a white sprinkled robe. Dongfang Yi no longer had any scruples, and it was inconvenient to say it in front of the maidservant, so he stopped talking and didn't continue.

Bai Yujing's servants put the meal, and the servants set the dishes and chopsticks while introducing: "This crystal fish is our unique flavor, this steamed deer tail, after the improvement of our chef, is also different from other places...... "A table was set up, and finally a large white porcelain pot was brought out and placed in the middle of the table. As soon as the white porcelain lid was lifted, a fragrance immediately filled the room with a stream of heat.

The servant woman also wanted to introduce, Dongfang Yi waved her hand to prevent her from talking, rewarded her with a string of money, and asked her to lead someone to retreat.

Dongfang Yi smiled: "This is Bai Yujing's famous Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. ”

When Wei Wan heard this, he thought that before entering the city, he said that he would invite them to eat the Eight Immortals and cross the sea, and he must have wanted to take them here at that time......

The food is exquisite, but Weiwan eats it like chewing wax.

From the imperial capital of Eastern Xia to the imperial capital of the Middle Zhou Dynasty, he walked for half a year, and for half a year, he and her got along day and night, and they sat and ate like this every day...... It stands to reason that they were on the run, and they endured hardships along the way, but now that they think about it, they are all happy.

Wei Wan knew that she shouldn't be like this, she should be happy and let Dongfang Yi leave with peace of mind......

Dongfang Yi was accustomed to seeing Weihuan's lively and naughty appearance, but at this time, he was very puzzled when he saw that she was unruly and depressed. The closer she got to the capital, the more her expression appeared. You must be worried that you won't be accepted by your aunt's family, right?

Eat without saying anything.

As soon as the meal was finished, Dongfang Yi comforted Weiwan and said, "Don't worry. I'm going to think of a perfect way -- I don't want you to be wronged. ”

Wei Wanqiang smiled: "I'm not worried, I believe in the eldest brother." ”

Dongfang Yi saw that she was smiling reluctantly, thinking that she must be anxious to know the result, so he said, "Why don't I visit Houfu overnight today?" ”

Wei Wan smiled and said, "How can you visit people at night?" I'm afraid that the porter won't inform you. ”

Dongfang Yi smiled and said confidently: "Don't be afraid, I have my own way to see Aunt Zun." ”

Wei Wan was stunned for a moment, and then glanced at him with a smile: "Are you going to jump off the wall?" Hum! Beware of a thief taking you. ”

This time he returned to his old demeanor.

Dongfeng Yi saw that she was also disgusted and happy, beautiful and delicate, but she couldn't see enough, her heart softened into a puddle of spring water, and she couldn't help whispering: "How could I let the guards take my ......" Suddenly his heart moved, if he really climbed over the wall and entered the waiting house, people who didn't know him only thought that he was an unknown person. Then Weihuan went to Jinghou Mansion, even if the people in the Houfu knew that Weihuan was their nephew's daughter, what about outsiders? Outsiders will also think that Wei Wan is a stern and unclear person. If she bears this name, she doesn't want to have a normal life, and she doesn't want to marry a good family, even if she has that picture, she can't be treated as a wife.

Thinking like this, Dongfang Yi suddenly felt that he had not thought it through before, and only thought about letting Weihuan arrive safely, but he didn't think too much about her in the future...... It is very necessary to meet Mrs. Jinghou in advance, think of a way as soon as possible, take action as soon as possible, and minimize the adverse impact on Weihuan.

With this thought, Dongfang Yi couldn't sit still, and hurriedly urged Weihuan to write a letter, but did not say the reason, only said: "Go early, and make arrangements early, so as not to be in a hurry when you get it." Do... The head of the book followed, Mr. white jade-like complexion, so this young age is like a thin willow like smoke"

Seeing that he looked serious, Wei Wan had to listen to his words, and asked Pan Zi to spread paper and polish ink, ready to write a letter.

I picked up the pen but I didn't know where to put it. Thinking that the truth of the matter could not be explained by a letter, he simply put aside his pen and did not write, pulled off the orchid hairpin on his head, wrapped it in a handkerchief, handed it to Dongfang Yi and said: "This hairpin is my mother's, and she and her aunt each have a branch." When my aunt saw this hairpin, she would definitely understand. ”

Dongfang Yi said: "It's okay." It's better than writing a letter. Then he put the hairpin into his arms, and when he saw that Weihuan's face was sad, he comforted: "Don't worry, everything has me." ”

Wei Wan looked at his eyes with a determined expression, and suddenly felt relieved, and said with a smile: "Well, big brother be careful." ”

Dongfang Yi smiled, said goodbye to Weihuan, and turned away.

This time, I never came back.