==Chapter 24=

The hall was once again quiet.

This generation's only once-in-one retort selection is actually quite important to the Xiao family. The clues here are well known to several family members, otherwise the two uncles and uncles would not have come all the way to Chang'an.

From the perspective of the girls in the Quiet Garden, no one cares about them during this month, but they don't know that from the moment they move into the Quiet Garden, the selection begins. Including the previous ones who were sent away, it seems that they were artificially killed, but in fact, they are not a kind of elimination.

What can be left must have its own uniqueness, the daughters of the Xiao family do not need to be naïve, especially these daughters selected by the guò selection method, their future may face many, many levels, and this is just the beginning. If you can't even get over the beginning, don't do it.

Of course, this qiē is unknown to everyone, and only a few people understand what it is inside.

Liu Si soon returned to Xiao Hang's back.

After a short time, the lord of Chaoxia arrived.

She has an extremely young face, and she looks like she is only in her twenties. melon seed face, pink cherry lips, apricot eyes and pretty nose, she can also be regarded as a beautiful woman, but her slightly higher cheekbones make her seem a little unapproachable. However, it also matches her wealth and grandeur, and she is full of a domineering temperament.

After the county lord of Chaoxia walked in, he didn't greet everyone, but just nodded arrogantly with his chin high, and went to sit down beside Xiao Hang. Looking at her complexion, she was extremely reluctant, but looking at her makeup, you could know that she originally planned to come, but she was deliberately late and expressed her dissatisfaction.

Xiao Hang's face turned black suddenly, and he wanted to say something, but was restrained by Duchess An Guo with her eyes.

In fact, everyone present has more or less opinions about this Chaoxia County Lord, not to mention anything else, just because many people here are elders, and the Chaoxia County Lord is late and can't even salute, it seems to be a bit too much. However, this Chaoxia county lord has the support of Princess Changping behind him, and everyone knows it, so naturally they can only bury their dissatisfaction in their hearts.

Cui and Zheng, who were sitting next to their respective husbands, looked at each other, and hid the sneer in their eyes without a trace. The inside is gone, and you still want to save face, and look at how your high-ranking lord of Chaoxia steps down this time!

In fact, there is a reason why the county lord of Chaoxia is like this, and the source is still in the two sisters.

The lord of Chaoxia has also heard of the selection of suitable girls in the house to enter each room, but she has never taken it to heart. Not to mention that the family member in the house is the Duchess of Anguo, even if the daughter of the Xiao family is really admitted to the fifth room, she is also a nominal mother-in-law, and she does not need to be disciplined on weekdays. It was only a few days ago that her subordinates found out the news, and the county lord of Chaoxia heard that the two sisters were also among them, so they were furious.

The county lord of Chaoxia has always had a violent temper, especially when this incident poked her heart and lungs, she naturally didn't care about it, and she found Xiao Hang to theorize on the spot. Xiao Hang is also tough, it is an attitude, his daughter is his flesh and blood, and it is indeed what he mentioned to the Duchess of Anguo, what's the matter?

The county lord of Chaoxia is self-reliant, but Xiao Hang is a big man, he can't beat him, and he can't listen to the scolding. Xiao Hang has now also learned how to deal with shrews like the county lord of Chaoxia, that is, turn around and leave after the matter is over, saving trouble, worry and effort. After that, the two broke up unhappily, and the county lord of Chaoxia had a night in Chongyue Pavilion, and went to find the Duchess of Anguo early the next morning.

It is conceivable that the attitude of the Duchess of An Guo is naturally muddy, although she reprimands Xiao Hang for being wrong, but for the cancellation of the quota of the two sisters proposed by the county lord of Chaoxia, she is talking about the rules of the clan. The county lord of Chaoxia was angry repeatedly, so he deliberately delayed today.

After appeasing her son, Duchess An Guo did not look at the county lord of Chaoxia again, and nodded to the maidservant beside her.

*

As time passed, the temperature became higher and higher, and it seemed that the coolness of the previous morning was just a flash in the pan.

The girls stood in the courtyard, their heads unobstructed, the summer sun shining, and the tips of their noses were dripping with beads of sweat.

It's just that in this place, naturally no one dares to complain. The few servant women standing in front of the door with their hands held their breath seemed to be half-lowering their eyes, who could know if they were staring at everyone's watch.

There was a sound of footsteps, mixed with the crisp sound of ringing, and everyone looked up curiously, and saw a noble lady being surrounded by a group of maidservants and maids coming towards this place.

She was dressed in a high-waisted skirt embroidered with red peony blossoms, a pale gold shawl on her shoulders, and her graceful and luxurious temperament was so graceful that people could hardly open their eyes.

As soon as I saw his style and momentum, I knew that he was not an ordinary person, and those who knew his identity were all hanging their heads, and those who didn't know his identity knew that they were one of the main masters of this mansion when they saw this formation, and they were naturally respectful.

The fragrance is lingering and refreshing, and a pair of golden and red heads appear between the lowered eyelids of everyone. The handiwork of these shoes is exquisite, the color scheme and embroidered patterns are beautiful, especially the pearl inlaid at the top, which is the size of a thumb, smooth and eye-catching, and even more eye-catching.

The head stopped in front of everyone, and everyone stood with their heads down and holding their breath.

The beautiful eyes swept back and forth over everyone's heads, and after a long time, a soft snort mixed with disdain entered everyone's ears, and the pair of eye-lifted shoes adorned with pearls went forward, followed by a group of shoes of various colors.

Only then did everyone straighten their necks and look at the dazzling noble back into the inner hall.

This Chaoxia county lord is still so unrestricted, but it's okay, the more domineering she is, the more opportunities she has to take advantage of. Da Nan thought silently, and her eyelashes like butterfly wings drooped down, hiding the sparkle in her eyes.

After about two cups of tea, the round-faced servant woman came out and ordered everyone to come in at the call. The girls were starting to get nervous, and they knew it was the beginning.

No one knows how this selection is carried out, but before coming, Aunt He had already told everyone that she only needed to perform the skills she was good at, and then she would know.

The first person to be named was Xiao Yin.

She was just stunned for a moment, then walked up the stairs with her head held high. Seeing her posture and the appearance of being a bamboo in her chest, Xiao Yin does have this proud capital, because many people know that there must be one of them. The reason why I went to Jingyuan was just a formality.

Sometimes people's fate is really strange, obviously everyone is almost the same, they are all unsightly maidservants, but there is that person who is high and that person is low into the dust. And Xiao Yin is the one who is high, for others, it takes a lot of brains and means, but for her, it is easy to get.

Therefore, in Jingyuan, Xiao Yin has always been a lonely and independent being, everyone knows that she is special, but those selfish methods never dare to use it on her, I have to say that such a person is worthy of envy, even jealousy. It's just that this jealousy is subtle, and he doesn't even dare to show it, and even when facing her, he has to show a little flattery.

Xiao Jiuniang and Xiao Yin in their previous lives have never intersected, firstly, the two belong to different rooms, and secondly, Xiao Yin seems to be arrogant, but in fact, she knows how to deal with the world, and she is always alone.

Da Nan still remembers that in his last life, he also envied Xiao Yin, just like others envied at this time. It's just that the memory is too far away, and it has long been buried in an inconspicuous corner, because Da Nan has known since he was a child that he has to work hard to earn whatever he wants, and envy this kind of love is luxurious and wasteful.

At this time, seeing everyone's expressions, Da Nan recalled.

I felt that Xiao Yin didn't go in for long, so she came out, and when she came out, she had an extra jade Ruyi in her hand.

The Ruyi was only the size of a palm, but the jade quality was extremely good, white and smooth without impurities, and it emitted a faint golden light in the sun, which attracted everyone's attention at once......

Xiao Yin smiled at the corner of her mouth, and she was holding Ruyi again, and she got what she wanted at a glance.

Envious eyes came one after another, Xiao Rong smiled and took a step forward, "Congratulations to Sister Yin." ”

Xiao Yin smiled and nodded, she could see that she was in a very good mood, so she was very pleasant. She whispered a few words in Xiao Rong's ear, and Xiao Rong thanked her again before standing back in the queue.

The second person who was named was a little lady in the inner fifth room, and in addition to Xiao Yin, Xiao Rong, Xiao Qian, and Xiao Yu, there was only one person left in the inner fifth room, and the remaining three were little ladies in the outer eighth room.

She seemed very nervous, and paused at the bottom of the steps for a few breaths before stepping up.

Little by little, the delicate carved door opened from the inside, and a person walked out inside. I saw that his face was extremely pale, his steps seemed to be staggering, and his hands were empty......

……

The audition continues.

During this period, three little ladies have been called in one after another, including Xiao Rong and Xiao Yu, and one is a little lady in the outer eighth room.

Except that Xiao Yu got a jade Ruyi, the little lady in the outer eight rooms didn't get it. At this time, Xiao Rong had already entered, and she didn't know if she could get what she wanted.

The two little ladies who were eliminated were choked in a sad voice, their voices were small but full of depression, especially with such a hot weather, which made everyone feel more irritable.

Xiao Yin and Xiao Yu, who had already received their wishes, had already gone to stand in the shade under the porch, and their expressions were extremely relaxed. Corresponding to the people standing below, there is a sense of superiority out of thin air.

After all, it's different, this time the two of them jumped onto the branches, and they are already different from others.

Suddenly, the door that had been closed since Xiao Rong entered was opened from the inside, and everyone's eyes were focused on that place.

I saw Xiao Rong walk out with a smug smile on her face, holding a dazzling jade Ruyi in her hand.

"That's good."

Xiao Qian took a few steps forward and squeezed Xiao Rong's hand tightly, her face was full of excitement, Xiao Rong could get Ruyi, Xiao Qian, as a compatriot of the same mother, was sincerely happy for her.

"Sister, you can do it too!"

That being said, the shape shì is getting tighter and tighter, and the five places have gone to three, and there are two left.

At this time, in addition to the three people who got Ruyi, Xiao Yin, Xiao Rong, and Xiao Yu, as well as the two who were eliminated, there were still four people left. They are Da Nan, Xiao Qian, and the other two little ladies in the outer eight rooms.

In other words, the remaining four will compete for the last two spots, each with only half a chance of victory, and it will still depend on who is named first. You must know that the earlier you are called, the more you have an advantage. Otherwise, the people in front of them will get their wishes, and the rest of them will be eliminated without having to compare.

Things have developed to this point, even if she is as calm as Xiao Jiuniang, she can't help but raise her heart.

……

Da Nan focused his eyes on the two little ladies in the outer eight rooms.

One of these two people is called Xiao Ying and the other is Xiao Tian. Both of them are about ten years old, one is quiet and beautiful, and he is good at reading. A delicate and lovely appearance, good at dancing. And these two people are exactly the two people that Xiao Yu was wary of before, but he has never been able to see the depth.

During this period, Xiao Tian was named.

With a hint of joy on her face, she walked briskly up the steps.

But Da Nan didn't look at her, because she knew that this person would not get what she wanted. Sure enough, after a while, the sound of silk and bamboo in the hall stopped, and after a while, Xiao Tian walked out of the door, although he still had a sweet smile on his face, but he was faintly pale.

She didn't have a wishful feeling in her hands.

"Xiao Ying—"

Someone on the steps called again.

Da Nan's eyes have been calm and waveless, and only then did a trace of waves appear.

Xiao Ying, Xiao Twelve Niang, a famous talented woman of the Xiao family in her last life, her calligraphy is breathtaking, and she created a novel font called Yingti, and even many calligraphy are quite appreciated by everyone, and she has earned glory for the Xiao family in her previous life.

In fact, Da Nan also knows that not only Xiao Ying will definitely get a place, but also Xiao Qian's. These are from the memories of the previous life, Xiao Yin, Xiao Yu, Xiao Rong, Xiao Ying, and now they are all back to their original positions, so will the remaining place be Xiao Qian's?

If she wanted to get the remaining place, she could only grab it with Xiao Qian......

Will my fate be changed if I live again? Or will it still go back to basics anyway?

No!

She doesn't believe in fate, she has always believed that man will conquer the sky, and man's fate may be unpredictable, but it will definitely be changed because of external forces. It's as if she was still struggling in Lingyuan at this time in her previous life, and this time she has come here......

Yes, it must be.

*

As expected, Xiao Ying got a wish.

Even when she should be happy, Xiao Ying was still calm, neither humble nor arrogant, and walked to the shade under the corridor. Xiao Yin and the others said hello to her, and she also smiled lightly and bowed her head slightly, looking indifferent.

At this time, everyone's eyes involuntarily focused on the remaining two.

Da Nan and Xiao Qian.

The voice of the big girl was called and heard on the steps.

Xiao Rong glanced at the steps in a panic, turned back again, showed a hint of fierceness on her face, and glared at Da Nan and said, "With your appearance, you will definitely not be better than my sister." ”

Xiao Qian beside her looked pale, but shook her head to stop her sister from saying this.

Da Nan lifted his lips and wanted to sneer, but a strange envy suddenly rose in his heart. Although Xiao Rong had gotten her wishes, she did not go to Xiao Yin and the others, but kept standing beside Xiao Qian, holding her hand and silently encouraging her.

She glanced at Xiao Rong lightly, and stepped up the steps past the other party.

The door with exquisite carvings slowly opened in front of her, and it was not clear what was going on inside from the perspective of the big man.

She took a deep breath, stepped through the ragged door, and stepped inside.

……

The building is so large that even in broad daylight, countless lamps are lit on both sides of the hall, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime. The vermilion pillars and the crow-blue curtains hang low, which has a rich and solemn atmosphere.

The big girl was led inside by the maidservant, and after turning left, he stopped in a hall. The position directly in front of the face is blocked by a beaded curtain, and you can see that there seem to be a lot of people sitting behind the beaded curtain, but you can't see the inside.

Da Nan half-hung his head, took two steps forward with bated breath, and bowed as a salute before standing upright. After getting up, stand where you are with your hands bowed.

"Not bad."

Behind the bead curtain, an old male voice sounded, but it was Xiao Heng, the patriarch of the Xiao clan, who stroked his beard and praised.

This Xiao Heng is stiff and old-fashioned, and he attaches the most importance to etiquette. This time he selected the daughters of the clan, he saw from the beginning to the end, these juniors have good appearance and skills, but none of them made him look good.

Not for anything else, because the etiquette is too poor.

Xiao Jiasu comes from a famous family, what is a famous family? Not only his family status and wealth, but also his heritage. The so-called moral heirloom is more than ten generations, followed by the cultivation and reading heirloom, followed by the poetry and book heirloom, and the rich heirloom, but three generations.

The most despised by these famous families are those families who are noble at first glance, all because of their lack of background. The so-called heritage is divided into many kinds, not only the wealth accumulated by the family, the status of connections, etc., but also the upbringing, etiquette and knowledge of the clan.

And the reason why a woman can be praised by people is not only her appearance, and her skills, but also her character, virtue and upbringing. And the best way to embody virtue and upbringing is all kinds of etiquette.

There is no doubt that the behavior of the big man from the beginning of entering the eyes of everyone, and the solemn salute of Fang Cai, are all in line with etiquette, and the movements when saluting are extremely smooth, the movements are standardized, and they are pleasing to the eye. That's why Xiao Heng, who has always been calm, will show his face a little.

Xiao Heng had complained to his younger sister Duchess An Guo before that the etiquette of these juniors was too poor.

In fact, it is conceivable that these girls are not from high backgrounds, they are young, and they have not been seriously educated since they were young. Those who know some etiquette are looked at by so many elders, and they will inevitably panic, or they are calm enough, but because of their lack of background, although they have learned some etiquette according to the gourd painting, they are stiff, and they make people shake their heads at a glance. Others will just stand stupidly after coming in, and they don't know what to do until the maidservant next to them reminds them. Naturally, it can't be compared with Xiao Jiuniang, who has practiced hard for a long time in her previous life, even if she walks out of the Xiao family, she has never been picked on by others in terms of etiquette.

These big men know this, and she also knows that Xiao Heng will definitely be there today, which is also another bonus point for her own chances of winning. As for whether you can get what you want, this is not enough, but you are confident.

Seeing Xiao Heng say this, Duchess An Guo naturally joked: "This kid is good." ”

The two elders said so, and the others naturally nodded in agreement, only the county lord of Chaoxia snorted disdainfully, and his eyes stared at the girl outside the bead curtain as if they were quenched with poison.

Hearing this cold snort, Xiao Heng frowned and looked at the county lord of Chaoxia dissatisfied. This is the second time that the county lord of Chaoxia has lost his honor in front of his elders today, so Xiao Heng is extremely dissatisfied with her. But thinking of Princess Changping and Emperor Chengyuan behind Princess Changping, Xiao Heng still suppressed his anger, and only the tense old face could show his inner feelings.

This qiē naturally fell into the eyes of the Duchess of Anguo, her brows were also tightly furrowed, and she was just about to say something, when Cui Shi on the side spoke.

"It's not too early, Ah Jia and his uncle and uncle have been sitting for so long, they must have been tired for a long time. Since the eldest uncle and Ah Jia both said that this child is good, why don't you just her? Cui Shi smiled and said as if unintentionally: "I think this kid is not bad, it is rare to have such a good demeanor at a young age." ”

As soon as this remark came out, everyone reacted differently.

There are those who have a deep meaning in their eyes, there are those who are full of joy, and naturally there are those who are angry.

Zheng covered his mouth and smiled, and interjected: "Uncle's daughter is naturally good, no wonder Ah Jia and Uncle are praised. ”

This uncle naturally refers to Xiao Hang, and it also points out the identity of the eldest man. Everyone here knows the identity of Da Nan, but Xiao Heng and Xiao Meng don't stay in Chang'an soon on weekdays, and they also came here for something, so naturally they don't know.

The county lord of Chaoxia, who was anxious, was about to speak, but Xiao Heng had already nodded first, and said: "Just her, I think this little girl is good, not to mention anything else, this demeanor alone is enough to be the daughter of my Xiao family." Brother and sister, what do you think? ”

"It's naturally good to make the eldest brother take a fancy to it." Duchess An Guo said with a smile.

Xiao Heng stroked his beard and laughed twice, "It turned out to be Goro's daughter, no wonder it's unusual." Gorou, you should also worry about the issue of heirs, it's also a recent year, and you don't even have a son, so it will make people laugh when you say it. Even if there is no concubine-" Speaking of this, he glanced at the county lord of Chaoxia without a trace, "It is also feasible to have one or two concubines." It is said that you don't even have a serious concubine now? How can this work! The eldest husband's three wives and four concubines are human, I am your eldest uncle and the patriarch of the Xiao family, I have to take care of this matter, don't blame me for being an uncle. ”

Xiao Hang hung his head and bowed his hand again and again, "How dare you complain about your uncle's nosyness." ”

"That's very good." Xiao Heng nodded, and said to Duchess Anguo: "Brother and sister, it can be regarded as my cheeky and nosy elder brother, the continuation of the heir is a major matter in the clan, and Wulang is a descendant." I'll leave this matter to you, and if Goro's heir doesn't move by this time next year, I'll ask you for your fault. ”

Duchess An Guo repeatedly said yes, the Tao is her own negligence, and she must hurry up and do it.

……

This high/high tide is dizzying, even if she is as smart as Xiao Jiuniang, she never thought that it was the current situation.

That's it?

Da Nan was a little stunned, but he couldn't suppress the joy in his heart.

At this moment, a servant girl stepped up, and the last jade Ruyi was placed in the tray in her hand. Da Nan picked up the Ruyi, glanced at the beaded curtain through the corner of his half-hanging eyes, and then followed the other maid down.

The door slowly opened, and the big man stepped out of the door, the wishful thinking in his hand shining brightly in the sun.

Xiao Qian's face turned white in an instant, and so did Xiao Rong.

"How are you? How could it be you! ”

Xiao Rong couldn't suppress her roar, and Xiao Qian, who was white-faced, hugged her tightly and reached out to cover her mouth. After this, Xiao Rong also realized that this place was not somewhere else, and regained her composure, but her eyes were full of cruelty and resentment.

"I just got it, congratulations."

Xiao Yu walked over and congratulated with a smile on his face.

"It's just a fluke."

The movement behind the bead curtain naturally did not hide from the big girl standing outside, she originally thought that the presence of the county lord of Chaoxia would inevitably cause trouble. But she didn't think about the chain effect, and she actually made everyone squeeze the Chaoxia County Lord on the spot, and she didn't even use the killer weapon she prepared.

I don't know if the county lord of Chaoxia will be half angry?

In fact, Da Nan is not surprised by this result, including in her previous life, the reason why she can stand out is not only because of her outstanding appearance and dancing skills, but also because of the reason why the county lord of Chaoxia is located. The county lord of Chaoxia is too domineering, and there are too many people in the Xiao family who look at her unpleasantly, knowing that 'Da Nan' is a thorn in the heart of the county lord of Chaoxia, so he naturally spares no effort to block it.

So, it's really a fluke, but Da Nan didn't miss people's hearts.

*

The county lord of Chaoxia walked back angrily, and the maidservants around him were holding their breath.

When he returned to Chongyue Pavilion, as soon as he entered the door of the house, the county lord of Chaoxia picked up something and smashed it. All the way through, full of devastation, the maids who were splashed by the porcelain fragments did not even dare to hide, followed them, and when they reached the inner room, several powdered faces were splashed with blood.

"Get out of here!"

Hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and stepped back, and their hearts were relieved. After being relieved, he smiled bitterly again, the county lord is now more and more difficult to wait, but everyone is a slave, even if it is bitter, they have to endure it.

There is also an elderly servant woman who has not retreated, and this person is the nurse of the county lord of Chaoxia, the Li family.

Li was dressed in a sauce-red skirt, with a large disc face, fair skin, and dense fine lines at the corners of his eyes, looking extremely kind and kind. But those who are familiar with her temperament know that this is not the case, this Li is a first-class henchman around the county lord of Chaoxia, and he has always been a ruthless master, and he is very strategic, and he is deeply trusted by the county lord of Chaoxia.

It was the Li clan who stopped the county lord of Chaoxia just now, otherwise she would have had a seizure on the spot.

"Nurse, why did you stop me just now!"

Li sighed and stepped forward, "Alas, my county lord, just like that, if you speak out, you are disrespectful, you are disrespectful, you are the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family after all, how can you be disobedient in front of the elders." ”

"Can't you see that this group of people is colluding with me?"

The Li family naturally saw it, but what could it be, the elder was the biggest, not to mention the patriarch of the Xiao family, just the identity of the mother-in-law of the Duchess of Anguo was enough to crush the county lord of Chaoxia.

The Li family took care of the lord of Chaoxia since he was a child, and when he grew up, he married with him. The experience of the county lord of Chaoxia over the years, the Li family also saw it in his eyes. Naturally, he was distressed, anxious, and helpless, and he thought of a lot of ways to persuade him, but these were useless, because the lord of Chaoxia County had always acted arbitrarily and couldn't listen to people's persuasion at all. It's not just the county lord of Chaoxia, but in fact, the county lord of Changping is not the same. When you get used to being high, you feel that you can look down on others forever.

But feng shui takes turns, and now it's not what it used to be.

In the past, the reason why the Xiao family endured the lord of Chaoxia County was only for the sake of Princess Changping, but now the queen's position is becoming more and more stable, the third prince has been crowned king, and the fifth prince has also been crowned king of Chu. The foundation of the Xiao family is getting deeper and deeper, and it is naturally different from the past, even if Princess Changping wants to turn her face, she has to weigh it.

In the past two years, the status of the county lord of Chaoxia in the Xiao family has obviously been different from the past, and there are more and more sharp edges against her secretly, just like today, it is not surprising that the Li family will be such a result. Before the county lord of Chaoxia went to find Xiao Hang to make trouble, the Li family persuaded her, but the county lord of Chaoxia did not listen. And today, the Li family also persuaded the main Chaoxia County to endure it, and after enduring this experience, he tried to do something else, but the Chaoxia County Lord still didn't listen, so that he couldn't get off the stage by himself.

Li Shi was patient and told the lord of Chaoxia about the powerful relationship between them, but before he could say two words, he was interrupted by her.

"Okay, okay, what's the use of you just telling me this, let people prepare the car, I want to go back to the princess's mansion!"

Li sighed, full of tiredness, and silently went down to make arrangements.

*

"Heh, look at how angry she looks, she has today! It's still sister-in-law, you are amazing, and you hit her death hole all of a sudden. ”

Listening to Zheng's words, Cui pursed his lips and smiled: "What people want, I'm just one more mouthful." ”

Indeed, this Cui family has been the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family for many years, and naturally has its own uniqueness. Not to mention the meaning behind Duchess Anguo's various actions, just because the county lord of Chaoxia dared to disregard the elders and the young in front of several elders today, the Cui family knew that it would not end well, and it was conceivable to hand over the ladder.

What about the county lord, what about having a princess? But don't forget that you have a husband's surname, as the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family, she is arrogant and domineering in the day, and she doesn't take people in her eyes, her mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, and her family have all been offended, and it is not surprising that she will be put into the well by people.

Of course, there is also the reason why Xiao Hang has never had a male heir, this Chaoxia county lord has always been domineering, preventing Xiao Hang from taking a concubine, and it is estimated that the Duchess of Anguo has also endured to the limit.

This dismount is just the beginning, and there are many more things to come.

"Okay, don't mess with her in the day, let's do it and see."

"Of course I know."

*

After that day, Da Nan still returned to Jingyuan.

Unlike her, everyone else has left the Silent Garden to return to their original places. Those who got the quota were overjoyed, and those who didn't get it were depressed and sad.

Da Nan used to live in Lingyuan and had no other place to live, so he could only temporarily live in Jingyuan and wait for the next arrangement.

settled down quickly, and Da Nan was arranged to Cuiyun Pavilion, living next to Xiao Yu and others. The residences of the little ladies of the Xiao family are all in one place, and the residences of the little ladies from each room are closer to the middle, and their floor area, even delicacy and interior layout are all higher. But Da Nan and the others are not bad, but they are worse than the descendants of the Eight Classics, and they are a little remote.

After settling down, Da Nan moved to Cuiyun Pavilion with lotus branches.

When I arrived at the location, I immediately liked this place.

Cuiyun Pavilion is adjacent to a small lake, the lakeside scenery is unique, and the willows are still around. Entering the courtyard gate is a zigzag verandah, there is a small courtyard, and two apricot blossoms are planted in the courtyard. Under the tree there is a stone table and two stone benches. There are three steps to face the three rooms, one bright and two dark, very tall and wide.

There is a bamboo curtain hanging on the main door, and when you lift it and step in, the room is a wooden floor with water, smooth and clean. The curtains in the hall are high, the bead curtains are low, and there are couches and desks, which are places for hospitality. There is a six-leaf landscape screen on the right-hand side, and around the screen is the study. The study is very bright, with bookshelves facing the wall, and several decorative calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and a very large tall table, on which the ink, paper, inkstone and other objects are placed. Facing the large window, there is a soft couch, at this time the window sash is wide open, facing the apricot blossom tree.

To the left of the main hall is the bedroom, which is very simple, with a large box bed made of sandalwood, a pale green gauze curtain hanging from the bedpost, and a dressing table, in front of which is a low chair without a leg, and against the wall are several chests and a four-legged three-colored cabinet carved with the head of a beast. The inner part of the room is separated by a curtain, which is probably used for bathing and changing clothes.

This Cuiyun Pavilion may not seem large, but it is actually full of organs, from the courtyard corridor can lead to the backyard, and there is a row of three lower houses in the backyard, which is the place where the maidservants live. There is also a stove room, but this stove room is only used for boiling hot water on weekdays.

When the big girl and the lotus branch arrived, there were three maidservants waiting here. This is the maidservant girl arranged by the house to wait for the eldest girl, and she is not very old, only twelve or thirteen years old.

After Da Nan settled down, the next day, a servant woman from the house came to the door and brought Da Nan a degree and a monthly salary. Danan's monthly salary is three times a month, this is the first time in his life that Danan has received so much money, and it feels a little delicate.

The first three days were spent settling down, so Cuiyun Pavilion was extremely quiet and no one came to disturb them.

Da Nan's life was extremely leisurely, and she closed the door without saying a word. She is a little withdrawn in private, and she doesn't like to deal with people, except for the first day when the three maids met, she doesn't need to use it at other times, only let the lotus branch serve closely, and the trivial matters in the courtyard are also handed over to the lotus branch to take care of.

Another day later, a servant woman from the house came to inform her that she would go to Anrong Courtyard to meet the old lady and the mothers of the houseowners the next day.

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Early the next morning, the big man got up.

After washing, I ate a little something, and then I dressed up with her with lotus branches.

Lianzhi combed Da Nan in a bun and pinned a beaded flower with a tassel to one side of the bun, and then served her to wear an apricot-colored high-waisted silk skirt and a light crimson shirt and half an arm.

Because it's summer, the veil on the half-arm is extremely thin, and you can vaguely see the girl's unique fair skin and thick and delicate muscles, adding a sense of coquettishness, and it is tender and raw, as if it were a willow bud that has just bloomed in early spring.

There is a rouge gouache in the sub-example, and the lotus branch wanted to take the incense powder and put on makeup, but she restrained it. In desperation, he could only retreat and paste a crimson apricot flower-like flower on the forehead. looked at the bronze mirror on the dressing table, and there was a little more delicate demeanor belonging to a girl.

By the time the two of them left the gate of Cuiyun Pavilion, the sky was already bright.

Da Nan is very familiar with the journey to An Rong Yuan, although she did not live in Cuiyun Pavilion in her previous life, but she also lived nearby, so she knew that it would take about a quarter of an hour to get from here to the courtyard of Duchess An Guo. At this point in time, it will only be sooner rather than later.

Along the way, the servants came and went, and when they saw the big man, they all held their breath and retreated to the side, and only after he walked by did they leave. This kind of treatment has never been experienced before, but Xiao Jiuniang is very familiar with it, so her expression is very calm.

On the way, I met Xiao Yin and Xiao Rong walking together, these two had an intimate attitude, and they knew at a glance that the two had a very good relationship.

Xiao Yin saw the big girl smiling lightly, Xiao Rong was not so calm, seeing the new big girl in front of her, thinking of her own sister Xiao Qian who was left behind, Xiao Rong's heart was boiling with hatred.

Now Xiao Qian has no room to turn over, and still lives with her mother, but Xiao Rong has a yard of her own. The Xiao family has strict rules and clear hierarchies, and almost overnight, there is an insurmountable gap between the sisters. In the future, Xiao Rong can enter and exit the circle of noble daughters and accept the upbringing of her daughter, and her family affairs will naturally not be bad in the future. But Xiao Qian has nothing, when she becomes an adult, it is good to be able to marry a concubine, and it is likely that she will be a concubine. Because of this, Xiao Rong saw such a proud big girl in front of her, especially with red eyes.

She was about to open her lips and sneer when a voice came from behind her not far away.

"Why are the sisters standing here? If we delay any longer, I'm afraid it will be too late. ”

But it was Xiao Yu who walked over to this side, and today Xiao Yu was also dressed very brightly, wearing a pink high-waisted skirt and a moon-white thin shirt with half an arm, looking delicate and lovely.

Hearing this, several people didn't care about the contradictions between them, and hurried to Anrong Temple.

In fact, today is not only Xiao Yu dressed up beautifully, but also Xiao Rong and Xiao Xue. Xiao Yin was wearing a moon-white high-waisted skirt and a light green thin shirt with half arms, and her thin figure looked particularly soft and demure. Xiao Rong was wearing a red skirt, which was a different color from several people.

All the way to Anrong Courtyard, Xiao Ying was already waiting there, and several people stood with her, waiting for the communication inside.

During this period, many female dependents from various rooms of the Xiao family came one after another, and they were not like a few people, who waited outside for a long time and were ignored, and entered the hall one after another after being reported. The laughter in the hall could be faintly heard under the corridor, and Xiao Yin and the others couldn't help but show a little admiration.

After all, it's still different, although a few people can go from the back to the front, but after all, they are not as good as these serious descendants.

At this time, the sun had already risen, and the courtyard was pale gold. After another meal, the maidservant girl came out and passed on a few people to enter.

The huge hall is furnished and arranged to the top of the class, and there are already many people sitting on the couch in the hall, and the duchess of An Guo is sitting on the dental bed of the main seat, and several maidservants are surrounded by it.

After Xiao Yin and the others saluted, they stood down with their hands tied, and Duchess An Guo glanced around at a few people, with a satisfied smile on her face. After that, she was solemn, and gave a routine admonition and instruction to several people, and then gave a few people a row and a room.

The ranking is based on age, and Xiao Yin is the oldest of these five people, eleven years old, and is Xiao Qi Niang. Xiao Rong is younger than Xiao Yin, ranking eighth. The remaining three people are all about the same age, all of them are about ten years old, the difference is the month, Da Nan is still the same as in the previous life, Xiao Jiuniang, Xiao Yu is Shi Niang, Xiao Ying is Eleven Niang.

Among them, because the eldest woman had no name and no surname, the Duchess of Anguo pondered for a while, and gave her a name, named Yu, Xiao Yu.

Many things that happen in this life are different from the previous ones, but there are many things that are the same. For example, Xiao Jiuniang has been ranked nine in both lives, named Yu, and her name is given by the Duchess of Anguo. is also an example of Xiao Shi Niang in the previous life, who was replaced by Xiao Yu in this life, Xiao Shi Niang is now Xiao Shi Niang, and Xiao Shi Niang, who should have been Xiao Shi Niang, was eliminated.

For a moment, Xiao Jiuniang couldn't help but be a little stunned.

"Okay, now you are not outsiders, go and meet your respective mothers-in-law. In the future, remember that sisters should get along harmoniously with each other, and be filial to your grandmother and your father. ”

"Yes."

Xiao Qi Niang Xiao Yin is a person from the big house, so she naturally went to pay a big salute to the Cui family, and Xiao Banniang is a person from the third room, so she naturally saluted the Ma family. And Xiao Jiuniang and Shi Niang Xiao Yu should salute to the lord of Chaoxia County, Xiao Ying is a person from the outer eight rooms, because there is no daughter in the fourth room, so she returned to the fourth room.

Lord Chaoxia's face was still not good-looking today, but he didn't show any annoyance. Seeing that Xiao Jiuniang and Xiao Siniang gave a big gift to themselves, they asked the maidservants next to them to give a meeting gift with a cold face.

This greeting gift is quite in the style of the lord of Chaoxia, simple and crude, it is a red gold bracelet two fingers wide, with no patterns on it, bare, extremely ugly, but not light.

From the gifts, it can be seen that the county lord of Chaoxia does not like to see the two of them, but it is not a thorn to pick, and the courtesy of the people is not light, but the Xiao family knows that the county lord of Chaoxia has a lot of private property, and there is no shortage of people who have heard that there is a person who has won her eyes, so that he can reward a gold bracelet of great weight.

Everyone knows this, including Xiao Shi Niang and Xiao Jiu Niang. It's just that in this situation, the county lord of Chaoxia can not smash the field in front of him to save face, so the two of them respectfully accepted the bracelet and saluted again.

At this moment, a servant girl hurriedly walked in from outside the door.

After coming in, he first bent his knees and saluted, and then said crisply: "If you say to the old lady, His Royal Highness King Cheng and His Royal Highness the King of Chu have come to the mansion, and they are coming to An Rong Courtyard, ready to say hello to the old lady." ”

"King Cheng is here?" Duchess An Guo on the gum showed a look of surprise, and was helped up by the maidservant beside her: "Go and prepare, prepare to welcome His Royal Highness King Cheng." ”

At this command, the servants and maidservants in the hall all moved.

All the people sitting in the room got up when the Duchess of Anguo stood up. Cui stepped forward and walked to the side of Duchess An Guo and said, "A-Niang, since His Royal Highness Cheng has come down, there are so many people here, let them retreat?" ”

"It's really out of place for so many people, so let's do it, you and Erlang's daughter-in-law stay, and everyone else retreats." Duchess An Guo paused, looked at the ladies and girls in the hall, and muttered: "Since Sanniang, a few juniors have also stayed, His Royal Highness King Cheng is also considered his own relatives, and Qiniang has not seen his cousin yet, so stay and meet." ”

"Yes."

Those who were not left behind bowed and retreated. Ma and Liu, although they are in the inner five rooms, they are not born to the old lady, but the most favored Wulangjun's wife Chaoxia County Lord was not left, so it can't help but make people look sideways.

Lord Chaoxia didn't feel the difference, but she felt that it was good not to stay. When she didn't know what the old pious woman had in mind? Just like what her aunt said, this Xiao family likes to do some unsightly things, and it is said that it is a family gatekeeper, but in fact, it is dependent on the woman's skirt to eat, and the county lord of Chaoxia is very disdainful of this qiē.

But what she forgot was that she didn't say so every time she talked to her daughter Xiao Liuniang. Become a princess? That's a great name.

Press without mentioning.

A group of female dependents led by the Duchess of An Guo went to the gate of An Rong Yuan, looking forward to preparing for the arrival of King Cheng.

The eyes of the big girl standing in the crowd flickered, from Duchess An Guo to Cui's family, everyone's attention was on King Cheng, and only she heard a name-

His Royal Highness the King of Chu.

Just when her thoughts were mixed and confused, several people came on the bluestone road in front of the gate of Aneiyuan.

The leader is in a sturdy figure, with a golden crown on his head, wearing an indigo round-necked robe, with a beautiful jade waist, and a heroic face, which can be seen that he is not very old, but he has shown an extraordinary state.

A little to the right of him, there was a handsome young man dressed like him, with long eyebrows like willows, eyes like stars, and thin lips moist and pale pink under the straight bridge of his nose. Dressed in a dark robe, his face was extremely pale, and even a little sickly weak. He was not very old, only about thirteen or fourteen years old, but he could not hide the color of dust. Presumably a few years later, he must be a handsome son who is popular throughout Chang'an City.

But the teenager was in a wheelchair.

On the left side of the bluestone road, the trees are lush and the golden light shines through the gaps between the leaves, reflecting a colorful beauty.

I saw the sick young man leaning on a wooden wheelchair, with a thin silk blanket covering his knees, and a little golden light sprinkled on his handsome face, showing a bit of dreaminess, which made people unable to think about anything other than sighing.

He leaned on his wheelchair with an indifferent expression, and the servants behind him pushed him to follow the steps of King Cheng and slowly walked towards everyone.

Xiao Jiuniang's eyes moistened in an instant, and there was excitement, disbelief, and mixed feelings in her eyes.

Master, is that you?

This life is really early, nearly five years earlier.