Chapter 15: Parting in a hurry
Huan'er rode a horse and galloped on the avenue of the capital with Ran. It is estimated that it is because of the reason why Ran rode out for the first time, Huan'er did not ride very fast, but it had already made Ran feel happy galloping, and his heart was very refreshing. But it's summer after all, and the weather is a little hot. Huan'er saw that her cheeks were rosy, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead, although she felt more energetic, but after all, she was distressed, and she didn't feel that she slowed down her horse. In this way, the two of them can be regarded as riding horses.
Huan'er seems to be very familiar with the capital, no matter which streets and alleys she passes through along the way, what places of interest and historical sites, or lively and fun, or what interesting people, and even the jokes of the market after tea and dinner, they are all for the sake of it, but it is an authentic guide. In fact, he is no stranger to the capital now, but now he knows all about the folk customs, local specialties, and rumors of the capital, so he knows that he still knows very little about this thousand-year-old city.
After another cup of tea, Huan'er stopped in front of a restaurant. Seeing the four big words "friends come to friends" in the book upstairs, I was a little excited. A few days ago, when I took Bizhu to wander around the capital, I passed by this restaurant, and I thought that this signboard had some meaning, but I never went in. But I didn't want Huan'er to bring herself here.
As soon as the two of them entered the door, they saw a person greet them, and said anxiously: "Master, you are back!" But when he saw that he was around, he was silent again.
Huan'er let people lead Ran to a private room, but she apologized to Ran and left with the man for a while.
During the waiting period, there were already small servants who brought up all kinds of wine and food, although there were many colors, but they were all light, I think Huan'er still remembered her eating habits when she was in Liuyuan. Not long after, Huan'er also came to the private room.
"Brother Huan'er has something, why don't you talk about it another day?" Seeing that he was in a hurry, and when he left the general's mansion, he obviously had something in his heart, for fear of delaying Huan'er. She is not an ordinary lady who doesn't know the world, and when she saw Huan'er's look when she talked to her subordinates, she knew that Huan'er should not be idle now. Although she has never known Huan'er's true identity, she also knows that Huan'er is by no means an idle son.
"It's okay, I still have the kung fu to have a meal with my sister." Huan'er gave Ran some dishes to the plate, and the smile on her face did not change, "I originally wanted to take my sister to visit the night scene in Beijing today, but it seems that I can't be empty today, so I will make up for it another day." My sister eats more. ”
The private room was originally on the top floor of the restaurant, the wall was octagonal, Huan'er opened the windows on each side one by one, and the private room suddenly became a pavilion in the air, and the cool breeze hit, which was very comfortable. A few tower bells were hung under the eaves of the pavilion around the pavilion, and now they tinkled in the wind, which was quite pleasant. Looking at this architectural design, I was very impressed, and I couldn't help but feel a little more interested.
During the banquet, Huan'er only persuaded Ran to eat more, but she only moved a few chopsticks, and kept asking about Ran's life in the General's Mansion. Now that he is favored by his father-in-law's family, he knows his kindness in his heart, and there is no complaint in his mouth. When Huan'er heard this, she was relieved.
During the banquet, Ran also asked: "Is Brother Huan'er doing well this way?" Huan'er only said a few words, and brought it casually. Knowing that there must be inconveniences, he is not reluctant, so he doesn't ask more. But after all, they met again after a long absence, and during a meal, the two talked happily. Although Huan'er is only sixteen or seventeen years old, he has a lot of experience, and I know that he must have traveled a lot of places when he talks about the customs and interesting anecdotes of various parts of this country. But looking at his appearance as an ordinary businessman, he doesn't know what kind of son he is, and he is so deeply involved in the world at a young age.
After the meal, a small servant came in and waited for the two to clean their faces. After Huan'er dropped her facecloth, she seemed to be very happy, and smiled heartily: "I didn't want to go back to Beijing this time, but I never thought that I could spend half a day with my sister, which is really an unexpected joy!" After that, he took out a jade flute from his waist and said, "My sister sits quietly and rests for a while, how about my brother play a song for my sister?" ”
Knowing that the music is very good now, it is natural to gladly agree.
I have always listened to people's music, and I am the best at listening to people's hearts. Now listening to the tune played by Huan'er, I know that although he has the pleasure and hatred of a teenager in his heart, he also has fetters and sorrows that do not match his age. There is affection in the song, but there is no lack of decisiveness in the true character of a man. Although the sound of the flute is not pure, it is pleasant to hear.
It's just that Huan'er didn't stop singing, but the two of them suddenly heard a "crackling" sound outside the window, which was very slight. If it is someone else, I am afraid that there is no way to detect it at all. Although his ears are extraordinary, he can't tell what the voice is, but he sees that Huan'er's face has changed color. He hurriedly put away the jade flute and explained to Chao Ran, "Sister, wait a while, I'll come when I go." ”
However, Huan'er is gone forever. After waiting for Huan'er to come for a long time, he was bored, but when he saw the shopkeeper of the restaurant enter the box, he said to Ran, "Miss, forgive me, the young master has left because of an emergency, he asked the villain to hand over the two letters to Miss, and in addition, he also sent the villain to send Miss home." Seeing that Huan'er didn't say goodbye again, I couldn't help but feel a little stunned in my heart. Just think about the fact that I wasn't such an easy person to mind, but I don't know why I'm dragging my feet now.
When he went out with the shopkeeper of the restaurant, he saw that the carriage and horse had been prepared outside the door, but his pony was led by someone else. After the shopkeeper of the restaurant sent Ran into the carriage, he whispered outside the car: "The villain's surname is Han, this restaurant is the private property of the young master, the young master instructed, if the young lady has something difficult in the future, she can come to the restaurant at any time to find the villain, and the villain will be fully helpful." Hearing this, I also felt that Huan'er had arranged it thoughtfully. But after such a hurried farewell, there is still a bit of nostalgia in my heart.
However, when he looked down at the letter in his hand, he turned to joy. It turned out that one of them was written by the master. The guanzi that Huan'er sold before seems to be the master's letter.
The letter said that the master was pregnant, and since he found out that he was pregnant last month, King Xun was a little nervous, so the two of them no longer traveled, and now they have temporarily settled in Maoli Town, Jiangnan. I secretly prayed in my heart that the master could get a healthy Lin'er.
Huan'er also left a note and said: "My brother has something to do, and I have to say goodbye in a hurry, I have a lot of reluctance in my heart, and I hope my sister will take care of herself." In addition, the jade flute still has another use, there is a hidden firework in the flute, if the sister has an emergency need in the future, she can blow it and use it, and there will be someone to help. However, I hope that my brother is troubled and my sister doesn't need it! ”
I saw that the handwriting was very sloppy, and it was obvious that Huan'er was writing in a hurry. But between the lines, there is concern and reluctance for himself, and the slight unhappiness in his heart before suddenly disappeared.
After that, there was a letter from Huan'er every two days, and he seemed to travel around, and the letter detailed the strange mountains and rivers and interesting stories in various places. It's rare for him to use the pen in an old way, but just a few words, it makes Ran feel immersive. And every time I read the interesting story mentioned in the letter, I either laughed or giggled, and sighed that Huan'er used the pen vividly. And in the end, I envy Huan'er for being happy. Of course, every letter must be replied, but it tells the interesting story of the little daughter in the boudoir, or the joke heard in the tea shop, or the reading gain, or the daily mood change, all these things. Although the two are thousands of miles apart, they seem to get together every day, and they know each other very well. Accompanied by Huan'er's letters, I know that the days in this deep boudoir are not lonely.
On this day, as soon as I had breakfast, I saw Ziying coming over with a maid.
"Sister, I just heard Bizhu say that you came to me yesterday for something. I'm going to look for you! He pulled Ziying to sit down.
"How can my sister's business be as important as my sister's reception of distinguished guests?" Zi Ying's face was full of teasing.
"Sister, don't make fun of it, that's just the younger sister's brother." In fact, this is not a lie, in Ran's mind, Huan'er is indeed a caring brother now.
Zi Ying saw that she was serious, and after thinking about it, although she was tall, she was only twelve years old after all, so she stopped making fun of her and turned to business.
It turned out that ten days later, it was the annual pomegranate flower meeting in Beijing. Listening to Ziying's introduction, I knew that although the so-called pomegranate flower meeting was lively, it did not accept ordinary people, but it was just a gathering of nobles and ladies in Beijing, and by the way, they had a talent competition. According to the speculation, this is actually a bit like a modern blind date conference, but the form is much more elegant and subtle, but it must also achieve a lot of marriage. This is a great opportunity for a woman who has been locked in the boudoir all the year round, and it is a great opportunity to take the initiative to find the person she likes. Pomegranate Blossom Club? I'm afraid to see how many young men want to worship under the pomegranate skirts of these noble ladies, right?
"I see that my sister's clothes are too plain now, so I have to let the dressing girl hurry up to make a few clothes, and my sister won't go out in the past two days!" Zi Ying pulled and looked up and down, afraid that she had already begun to figure out what kind of style to customize.
I know that I am somewhat interested in this ancient blind date meeting. Just thinking about his identity, I'm afraid that going with Ziying is somewhat inappropriate. Although the father-in-law's family does take care of him like his own daughter, in the eyes of outsiders, he is just a girl after all.
"Sister, knowing this identity, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to go to pomegranate flowers, right?" Seeing that Zi Ying's eyes had already shown a look of disgust, he hurriedly said: "If my sister must accompany her, can my sister pretend to be my sister's maid?" ”
Zi Ying didn't follow, took Ran's hand and said: "I look at my sister these days, she is not a worldly person, so why bother with the eyes of those laymen." Now that my sister is the daughter of Jiangmen, she generously puts on the role of Miss Gui, what can others do? ”
Seeing that Ran was still a little hesitant, Zi Ying sighed softly, pulled Ran to sit down, and said softly: "How much do you want to join in the fun as a sister?" In fact, this pomegranate flower club sister has been there a few times, and there is no shortage of laypeople every time I see it, in fact, I am a little tired of it", Ziying paused, and said: "But even so, my sister still doesn't want to miss this opportunity." To put it mildly, even if you and I are the daughters of Jiangmen and are favored by our parents in the boudoir, once he marries and becomes a wife, he can't help himself with joy and sorrow. ”
After saying this, Zi Ying's face was a little unusually melancholy. Knowing that Ziying is now fifteen years old after all, I am afraid that I have to think about marriage as soon as possible. But Zi Ying is not a daughter of a poor family after all, so she is quite assertive about the future, so she only heard her say: "With other people who blindly follow the orders of their parents to marry a strange man, it is better to choose the opportunity to find the person you like, even if you are wrong in the future, but after all, you have chosen yourself, and you will have no regrets!" Zi Ying's eyes were like mirrors, and her brilliance flowed, and she looked at it and continued: "Although my sister is still young now, it's time to plan for herself. If there is really someone who looks pleasing to the eye at this pomegranate flower party, and comes back to ask for parents, maybe you can also get a good marriage! ”
knew very well that Ziying, as a deep lady, must have mustered up courage to say these words regardless of her cheeks, and it also showed her sincerity, so she no longer insisted, nodded and said obediently: "Then everything depends on my sister!" ”