Chapter 21: Recruiting Relatives in Competitions (1)
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The next day, the Tang Mansion was very busy, the servants were busy arranging the ring, and the three aunts and six wives were busy decorating the courtyard and making snacks. The pen %fun %pavilion www.biquge.info ring is set up in the place where the dragon danced yesterday on Linqing Street, which is just auspicious.
Gongsun Rong got up early, and since he entered the house yesterday, he hadn't seen today's young lady. Just listening to others talk about it, I was full of admiration, and I wanted to appreciate Miss Tang's demeanor and arrogance. Therefore, today I couldn't hold back my excitement, and I went out of the house at the slightest noise outside.
At this time, the wing room of Tanggu Creek was as quiet as late at night. The noise in the street and in the front yard in the distance seemed to be blocked out by an invisible barrier, and they were unheard. Tang Guxi changed into a water-red shirt, his two narrow sleeves were wrapped and tightened by pale yellow tassels, and a pair of red boots were put on his feet, all of which were dressed to facilitate martial arts.
She sat at the dresser, staring silently at her face in the mirror, her head full of green silk tied up in a vermilion bun, pouring down like brocade, black and shiny. A pair of apricot eyes are calm as water, the high bridge of the nose is raised, the facial features are quite delicate, the lips are slightly red, and the rouge is not stained.
Except for a little plum red under the neck, there seems to be no flaws on the whole body.
"Yuming, bring the box."
Yuming nodded, and placed a small delicate box on the dressing table. She opened the brocade box and took out a roll of gauze, which was dipped in some white pearl powder, which was called "pearl powder", but it was actually made from white jasmine kernels. She lifted her chin and hid the reddish mark under her neck layer by layer until it was completely invisible.
After taking care of everything, the two were about to go out, but they met Mrs. Tang who was supported by Jinxun. The four men met in the hallway, each coming to a halt.
"Mother." Tang Guxi shouted softly.
Mrs. Tang smiled, stepped forward, held her hands, looked at her with pity, tears in the corners of her eyes, and said, "Xi'er, listen, today, you must not treat recruiting relatives as child's play." This is your life's work, and since your father and I have agreed to recruit you in a martial arts contest, then you should not break your word. Otherwise, it's your whole life that you're mistaken! β
"Mother, please rest assured, Xi'er will take it seriously." Tang Guxi's eyes were not shocked, as if he was talking about eating, but there was no smile on his face.
Mrs. Tang took a deep breath and slowly spit it out, as if she had vomited out all the bitterness in her chest, and said with slightly red eyes: "I know you are unhappy in your heart, but your daughter's family will have this day after all, you have to accept it...... If you get a wishful son-in-law today, then according to your father's wishes, a marriage ceremony will be held immediately. Therefore, you ......"
Speaking of this, Mrs. Tang's voice was choked, and she couldn't say a word, and she raised her handkerchief to wipe her tears.
"Madam, today is a good day for young lady, why are you crying again?" Jin Xun gently stroked Mrs. Tang's arm and said worriedly.
"yes, yes...... Day. Mrs. Tang sighed, put down her handkerchief, looked at Tang Guxi again, and said with relief: "Our Xi'er is really an adult, and it is so standard, who married our Xi'er, then whose ancestors burned incense......
Tang Guxi has been trying her best to endure it, but her mother's words made her collapse in an instant. As soon as Mrs. Tang's tears were wiped away, Tang Guxi fell into the pear blossoms, and her tears rolled down like broken beads, and she said, "Mother, Xi'er can't serve you anymore, don't blame you...... If there is an afterlife, Xi'er will definitely be your daughter......"
As she spoke, she threw herself into Mrs. Tang's arms, and the two of them hugged each other and cried on the dark and quiet corridor. attracted the Jin Xun and Yu Ming next to him, and he couldn't help shedding tears.
"You stupid boy, don't you often say that you don't believe in fate? Why are you pulling me up about my past life and this life again...... Okay, okay, get up quickly, don't cry all your makeup......" Mrs. Tang comforted and gently helped Tang Guxi up.
The two wiped away their tears with handkerchiefs, Yuming was not at ease, and stepped forward to take out a handkerchief to wipe the tears from the corners of Tang Guxi's eyes, and then they returned to their original appearance, but their eyes were slightly red, but they were not in the way.
"What I told you last night, do you remember by heart?" Mrs. Tang asked.
Tang Guxi nodded and replied, "Xi'er remembers it." β
"Well, remember, that thing can't be thrown away or discarded at any time. It is where you are, and it must be with you. Because, that's what protects your life, and when you leave your home in the future, without the protection of your parents and relatives, you have to treat it as a treasure, understand? β
Tang Guxi nodded heavily and said, "Understood." β
Mrs. Tang calmed down and looked at her for a long time before saying, "Okay, it's time to go." Later, the competition will be accepted, and it will be accepted when it is good. β
"Hmm."
When the four of them walked to the front door, the prepared sedan chair had stopped at the door, and the faΓ§ade was all newly decorated. Mrs. Tang stopped, turned to Tang Guxi and said, "Okay, you can go." It is inconvenient for me to go out, and your father will take care of everything, and if there is anything, just consult with your father. β
After Tang Guxi said goodbye to his mother, he came out with Yuming and got into the sedan chair in front of the door.
Tang Guxi in the sedan car has returned to its cold face like frost just now. Since she came back from Zou Mansion last night, she has been like this, not smiling, and her joy and anger have disappeared. And in today's competition, she used ruthlessness in her heart, not so much a competition, but a vent.
The ring has already been arranged, and the people who came to compete signed and drew a pledge, all sat on the benches behind the ring, with white water, strong tea, and spirits in front of them, and a few small men stood next to them, and they all stepped forward to work with any requirements and instructions.
Gongsun Rong sat on the high stands, saying that it was high, but in fact it was only a foot higher than the ring, and on the seats above sat Tang Yuanwai and several elders of the same clan. And Gongsun Rong sat in the westernmost position, watching the prospective grooms who came to compete below, with great interest.
"Young Master Rong, our lord invited you to come over, saying that he had something important to ask for his help." A little guy ran over and said to Gongsun Rong.
"Excuse me?" Gongsun Rong was puzzled.
"Yes."
Gongsun Rong followed Na Xiao Si out of the ring, came to a shady place in the corner, and saw Tang Yuanwai waiting for him there.
"Uncle Tang."
"Young Master Rong," Tang Yuanwai looked at him solemnly, with a sincere and sad expression, "The old man heard that Gongzi used to practice martial arts, and he must be extraordinary. Therefore, the old man has something to ask for, and he hopes that Rong Gongzi will agree. β
"Uncle, where is this, even if you tell Rong'er anything, Rong'er will do her best to help.?"
Tang Yuanwai pondered for a moment, raised his head, and said slowly to Gongsun Rong: "The little girl is proud, and by virtue of the fact that she has learned martial arts from Mr. Zou for a few days, she often doesn't take people seriously, especially this martial artist...... Therefore, I think that when I really encounter a savage and arrogant person in the later competition, and the little girl is powerless to parry, I will ask the son to ......"
When Tang Yuanwai said this, he stopped, looked at Gongsun Rong, and reacted. Gongsun Rong is a **** open-minded person, and at this moment, Tang Yuanwai's meaning, he heard half of it and knew it in his heart. Although this Tang member is in a hurry to marry his daughter, he is not convinced by the fact that he is recruiting relatives.
So he said: "Uncle Tang, please rest assured, if there is really an accident later, I will meet the opportunity to help." It's just that Rong'er's ability is limited, and she doesn't know how strong the eldest lady is, so she doesn't dare to ......."
"Young Master Rong doesn't have to worry!" Tang Yuanwai saw that he agreed, and he was already excited, so he hurriedly interrupted him, for fear of being rejected, "If you really can't resist it then, I have other methods, and please don't worry about this ......."
"Okay, then I'll be relieved."
Gongsun Rong didn't know what he was talking about, but he didn't want to ask too much, so the two left the corner and came to the back of the ring one after another and sat down.
At this time, the time has just arrived, and the sun is in full swing. There was a lot of gongs and drums around, and the bustling people crowded around the ring, some of them were already sweating hot, and those who were waiting for the competition were also full of anxiety. If you just look at this place, the liveliness is no less than yesterday's national ceremony.
In the distance, behind the crowded crowd, Tang Guxi's sedan chair stopped in a shady place. Yuming lifted the curtain, and she walked out of it, not stepping on the stool, but jumping down lightly from it.
"Hey, look, Miss Tang is here!"
"I only heard of its name before, but I didn't meet it, but what I see today is really different and has an extraordinary temperament!"
"I've met this young lady several times on the street!"
"Isn't it, Miss is usually helpful, and she snatched the chicken and duck from Uncle Sun's house next door last time!"
"Shhhhh......h
Everyone talked about it word by word, most of them watched the competition with good wishes and great joy, and a small number of people came with a curious mentality, just to see the young lady's face.
Gongsun Rong's expression in the stands changed, and he looked at Miss Tang who came up from the stage, and couldn't help but stare at it. After seeing this person's face and demeanor clearly, his brows were slightly furrowed, his face was stiff, and he was motionless like a stone for an instant.
Tang Guxi ignored all the restlessness around him, walked to the stage unhurriedly, and came to his father.
"Daddy."
"Hmm. You're all set, right? Tang Yuanwai looked at his daughter from beginning to end, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, very satisfied.
Tang Guxi nodded slightly, was silent for a moment, and was about to turn around, when he was suddenly blocked by a black shadow in front of him.
"Miss Tang," the last two words were weighted by him, "How is it today?" β
Tang Guxi raised her head, the blue sky was like a wash at this time, and a bright beam of sunlight pierced her eyes, and after the dazzling light passed, she shook her head and saw the person in front of her clearly.
"You ......" Tang Guxi was stunned, stunned.
Gongsun Rong smiled, as soft as a spring breeze.
Yu Ming saw the young lady's expression in the audience, and couldn't help but look at the son opposite her, and reacted for a while, isn't this the prince of the Hou Mansion who I met by chance in the back garden yesterday?
How did he end up here? Tang Guxi also thought so.
"Xi'er, how can you be so rude? This is the eldest son of Gongsun Houye, Gongsun Rong, who came to the house as a guest yesterday. Salute quickly. Tang Yuanwai stood up and said.
Tang Guxi came back to his senses at this time, hurriedly lowered his head, put his hand on his waist, bent his knees slightly, bowed to him with ten thousand blessings, and stammered: "Rong...... Young Master Yung. β
"Miss doesn't have to be polite." Gongsun Rong put his hands on his chest and saluted back.
"What, Gongzi Rong has ever seen a dog girl?" Tang Yuanwai saw the clue and asked Gongsun Rongdao.
Gongsun Rong just looked at Tang Guxi with a smile and didn't answer.
Tang Guxi was troubled in his heart, remembering what he saw in the back garden yesterday afternoon, and couldn't help but feel terrified, for fear that Rong Gongzi would tell his father about her going out in disguise. She looked up at the man in front of her, there was a little more pleading and panic in her apricot eyes, her lips opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't say it, and she was so anxious that fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Gongsun Rong lowered his eyes and smiled softly, turned back to Tang Yuanwai and said, "Presumably Uncle Tang is too worried, I have been drinking tea with my father in the front hall yesterday, how can I have the opportunity to see Miss Fangrong?" β
After speaking, his eyes glanced at Tang Guxi like a dragonfly, with a little smile in the corner of his eye.
Tang Guxi was a little embarrassed in her heart, but she couldn't say anything, after all, the other party helped her, so she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then she thought of looking at this prince of the Hou Mansion. I saw him in a brocade robe and a jade pendant around his waist, with a radiant look and a graceful and luxurious posture. Cheerful eyebrows, elegant manners, although there is no deep friendship, but it seems that he should be a good person.
Foreign Minister Tang Yuan let out a long "oh", a trace of loneliness passed through his heart, and then he smiled and said, "Son, please sit, please sit." β
After everyone sat down, a loud gong sounded, and before the gong was finished, a brave man rose from the ground, and after a few fights, he landed firmly in the ring.
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