Chapter 11: Temptation
On the second day, sure enough, the second lady of the Cui family sent a post, saying that the second princess had sent Nanzhao fruit, and invited the four young ladies of the Prime Minister's Mansion to taste one or two. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
This second lady of the Cui family, since her sister married the second prince of noble status, has also risen to the top, and she is very happy in the circle of famous ladies in the capital, and she is also a close friend of Tong Xihuan.
At this time, Jiang Moyan and the sisters were asking for peace at Mrs. Pei's place. Tong Xihuan took the post and looked at it, thought for a moment, and said, "It's not early today, why don't you go again tomorrow, we can also prepare some gifts." ”
The Tong Xicai sisters are indispensable, so they naturally say yes. Jiang Moyan knew the intention of this post, and he was not in a hurry, so he set a day to go to Cui's Mansion the next day.
Early the next morning, Jiang Moyan freshened up and went out with Xiaoye. The three sisters were already waiting, and when they saw Jiang Moyan coming out, they all stepped forward to say hello. Tong Xihuan saw the fox fur cloak that Jiang Moyan was wearing, knowing that it was given by the prime minister in private, so he was annoyed, stared dryly, and endured not speaking.
There was a row of four carriages parked outside the door. Jiang Moyan said suspiciously: "Let's just sit in two cars, why are you so extravagant?" ”
When Tong Xihuan heard this, he couldn't hold back in the end, and said sarcastically: "We are the daughters of the Prime Minister's Mansion, what is it for one person to sit in a carriage?" After all, he has never seen the world. "Anyway, I didn't wait for everyone, I got into the second car first.
Jiang Moyan was not angry, smiled and got into the first carriage. Xiao Ye followed up and said angrily: "Miss, the second miss always talks like this, why aren't you annoyed?" ”
"What's so annoying about that? One person and one car, but it is necessary to squeeze with them. Jiang Moyan let himself lean on the soft pillow to make up for his sleep, and instructed Xiao Ye: "You are staring at the girl who is Lan Xin today, when I was talking just now, I saw that her expression was not quite right." Xiao Ye nodded, and then looked at his own young lady, who was already asleep. Xiao Ye was amused, helped the young lady cover a thin blanket, and took out a small fan to gently fan her.
After a while, several carriages stopped at the gate of Cui's mansion. A mother-in-law came out with four soft sedan chairs. Jiang Moyan was woken up by Xiao Ye, got out of the car in a daze, and sat in a soft sedan chair. After walking for another ten minutes, the sedan chair stopped in front of a hanging flower door. The four of them got off the soft sedan chair and walked for a few more minutes before they saw the second lady of the Cui family with a few well-dressed girls coming over.
Everyone gathered around the four of them and came to the Yunxiu Pavilion where the girls of Cui Mansion lived. Miss Cui Er even served tea in person, showing great enthusiasm. Jiang Moyan took the teacup and bowed slightly. I saw Miss Cui Er and said: "I have long heard that the eldest lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion is back, but I didn't have a chance to see it." When I saw it today, it was really like a beautiful orchid, and my complexion was delicate, which made me ashamed of myself! ”
Jiang Moyan said a few words of humility, and secretly scolded this Second Miss Cui for being cunning in his heart, and he gave her hatred as soon as she came. Looking at the few jealous glances cast at him, it is estimated that in the future, it will only be a friendship with those people who meet and nod.
Tong Xihuan was very happy, and pulled Miss Cui Er for a while. Not long after, Mrs. Cui sent someone to bring some snacks and sweet brew to bless Miss Cui Er to entertain several guests. and said to Jiang Moyan that the Cui family had an old relationship with the eldest lady's family, and after seeing the old lady today, he was happy. Invite the eldest lady to the main courtyard for a talk.
Jiang Moyan said in his heart: It's really fast. Jiang Moyan stood up and said to Xiao Ye: "I'll go see Mrs. Cui, you don't have to follow, just wait here." After speaking, he looked at Lan Xin's direction. Xiaoye will understand.
Jiang Moyan followed the maid to turn left and right, and walked a cup of tea before arriving at a door. The maid pushed open the door and invited Jiang Moyan in. Jiang Moyan hesitated a little and stepped in.
It was a study, with a row of neat bookcases against the wall, a steaming cup of tea on the desk in front of the window, and a chessboard table next to it, where it seemed that the owner often played against people. Without waiting for Jiang Moyan to finish looking, the curtain over there was raised, and Cui Youdao came over. After seeing Jiang Moyan, he first looked at it, and then sighed and said, "You are Jiang Wentao's granddaughter?" I didn't expect you to be so old! Master Jiang has knowledge under the spring, and it is time to look at it! Jiang Moyan wanted to see him perform, so he gave a slight salute and listened to him without moving.
I saw that Cui Youdao looked like he was reminiscing about the past, and sighed: "Back then, the old man and your grandfather were officials in the same dynasty, and they had a very good relationship!" It's a pity that your grandfather lacked some children, and for many years he had no children to inherit, and only your mother had one child. The old man took pity on him and had nothing to rely on, so he sent a woman from a good family with an innocent background to him as a concubine. Unexpectedly, your grandmother has a strong personality, and she can't see your grandfather recruit new people, so she actually found a short meeting! Sigh, sigh! ”
Cui Youdao peeked at Jiang Moyan, saw that she was indifferent, and continued: "What's even sadder is that Lord Jiang is also a person who values love and righteousness. Ever since your grandmother died, he had been thinking about it day and night, until he became ill and died in a few days. Fortunately, God opened his eyes, and finally left a posthumous son and inherited the bloodline......"
Jiang Moyan sneered in his heart, and saw that he was almost done, so he said quietly: "I heard that my grandfather was poisoned. ”
Cui was shocked when he heard this, and almost revealed his flaws. Knowing that this woman was afraid that she already knew the truth, she couldn't keep it, and her murderous heart suddenly rose. Jiang Moyan suddenly felt a chilling murderous aura emanating from this wicked man, took a step back, and stood in a defensive posture.
At this time, I suddenly heard someone knocking on the door outside, and a subordinate replied that Mrs. had a head wind again, and asked the adults to take a look. Cui Youdao was interrupted by this person, and he calmed down a lot. Thinking about this girl's special identity now, and now she is in her own home, it is really difficult to explain to Xiangye if something happens. It's better to wait for the opportunity to do it. Thinking of this, he said to the subordinate: "You wait, the old man will come." He turned around and coaxed Jiang Moyan and said, "Where did you hear these untruths from this kid?" Lang Lang Qiankun, where are there so many private and treacherous things? Don't think about it. The old man still has something to do, let's talk about it another day. With that, he opened the door first and went out.
Jiang Moyan followed, and saw Cui Youdao ordering the servant to give it away, and he left first. Jiang Moyan was puzzled in his heart, and looked at the servant twice. Seeing that this person is not good-looking, he belongs to the kind of master who is thrown in the pile of people and cannot be seen, but he is really a good material for undercover. The man sent Jiang Moyan to the door and whispered, "It's dangerous here, go quickly." Without waiting for Jiang Moyan to speak, he hurriedly turned into the courtyard.
Jiang Moyan pondered for a long time and followed the way he came. Before she could take a closer look at this Cui house, a maid had already come over and led her back to Yunxiu Pavilion.