"It's good that Sister Xie is here, so why do you need to bring any gifts?"

"You girl," Xie Ning looked at Wei Qingcheng helplessly, "Let's go quickly, lest you be late as the host when the banquet begins." ”

Wei Tingcheng's eyes lit up, and he continued to walk forward with Xie Ning in his arms, "I know that Sister Xie is the best." ”

"Why are you so sweet today," Xie Ning couldn't help but tease her, "Is there something to ask for?" ”

Wei Tingcheng blushed, "What's the matter, Allure has always felt that Sister Xie is very good." ”

Hearing the seriousness of Wei Xiaomei's words, Xie Ning was happy in his heart, and said in a smug tone: "What a coincidence, I think so too." ”

didn't expect Xie Ning to respond like this, Wei Xiaomei couldn't help but snort, and only later raised her hand to cover her lips and said, "Sister Xie, let's go in." ”

Coming from Wei Tingcheng's boudoir, they only walked a short distance to Wei Guogong's main house, the courtyard where Wei Chengcheng's mother lived.

In the brightly lit flower hall, there sat a fair-skinned and kind-looking woman. Xie Ning followed Wei Tingcheng to her, made a cordial salute, and said respectfully: "Senior Xie Ning, I have seen Aunt Wei." ”

Mrs. Wei patted the seat next to her and said in a loud voice: "Okay, aunt often hears Cheng'er mention you, sit down quickly, and ask aunt to take a good look." ”

Xie Ning and Wei Tingcheng sat next to Mrs. Wei left and right, and after close contact, Xie Ning found out that this Aunt Wei was special. She is over thirty years old, but she rarely retains a simplicity that does not understand the world, and even blushes when she speaks.

No wonder Wei Qingcheng is also such a character.

The three of them chatted for a few words, and then a maid stepped forward and whispered: "Madam, it's not too early, the two young ladies should go to the lotus garden." ”

After being reminded, Wei Fu suddenly rubbed his eyebrows, took Xie Ning's hand and said softly: "Look at me, I almost forgot about business." Since Miss Xie is good friends with Cheng'er, she may as well come as a guest in the future. When we first met, I didn't have anything to give as an elder. This is the bracelet I wear every day, do you like it? As he spoke, he rolled up the sleeve of his left hand, revealing a jade bracelet.

The jade bracelet is white and clear, and it is not ordinary at first glance. Xie Ning immediately shook his head and pushed back: "Aunt, this thing is too valuable, and the younger generation can't accept it." ”

"It's just a bracelet," Mrs. Wei didn't realize the preciousness of the jade bracelet, and took it off herself, wanting to put it on Xie Ning's hand.

Xie Ning reacted very quickly and put his hands behind his back, glanced at Wei Qingcheng, got up and said with a straight face: "Aunt is very loved, Xie Ning should not have resigned." It's just that it would be rude to take the liberty of visiting today, so how can I accept what you give. Please also take this bracelet back. ”

Wei Tingcheng also stood up, "Mother, what Sister Xie said is reasonable. You might as well put this bracelet away. ”

"It's okay," Mrs. Wei faintly showed a hint of disappointment on her face, and sent the two out with a little regret.

The venue of today's banquet in the Guogong Mansion was in the Lotus Garden, and Xie Ning and Wei Tingcheng left the upper room and hurriedly headed towards the banquet place.

When she arrived at the place, she looked around, and saw the old lady Wei sitting at the head of the Xiang family, and under the recommendation of Wei Qingcheng, she stepped forward to salute and greet.

Mrs. Wei's attitude towards her was not as warm as Mrs. Wei's, but she was not distant, and after chatting with her for a few words, she motioned for her to take a seat.

Although it was a flower-viewing banquet, the Guogong Mansion only invited a group of them to come, and the people from the two prefectures were sitting at the banquet, Xie Ning was arranged to sit on the right side of Gao Yiyao, and there was only one seat away from Wei Chengcheng.

Although this flower banquet was organized by Wei Chengcheng, with Mrs. Wei present, there was no need for her to do anything. Invited to come with the people of the Hou Mansion, Xie Ning was originally a little puzzled about the scale of this flower-viewing banquet.

Looking at Mrs. Wei and Xiang's family, who were talking happily, Xie Ning couldn't help but think of the fact that the two mansions were discussing marriage, and he also knew that the Guogong Mansion was a drunkard, and he didn't mean to drink.

Before half of the dishes on the table were used, everyone at the table put down the chopsticks in their hands. Seeing this, Xie Ning had no choice but to take back the hand that stretched out to pick up the vegetables.

This is also an unwritten rule among the nobles of the family, but whenever they go out to a banquet, whether the dish is delicious or not, they will mostly put two or three chopsticks, but only that.

Although he did not agree with their superficial approach, because of Wei Tingcheng's affection and following the customs, Xie Ning did not eat Haisai like he did on the day of the banquet in King An's Mansion, and silently pushed away the dishes and chopsticks beside him, but he couldn't help but be glad that he ate two more pastries made of green willow this morning.

"It's rare to get together, you little girls don't have to be restrained," Old Madam Wei smiled in her eyes, "so that my old woman can have a lively time with you." Isn't it, Cheng'er? ”

"What my grandmother said is very true," Wei Tingcheng pursed his lips and smiled, and said in a slightly raised tone: "The lotus flowers in the garden are in full bloom, and the view of the lake is even more unique, I don't know what you young ladies think?" ”

Gao Yiyao immediately got up and responded: "Summer tour of the lake is the most refreshing." Sister Wei's clever thoughts. ”

Xie Ning and the others also stood up. Wei Qingcheng smiled lightly, got up to take Xie Ning's arm, and led them towards the boat by the lake.

"Miss Wei."

Xia Rouyu's voice suddenly came from behind him, Xie Ning and Wei Tingcheng stopped almost at the same time, and when they looked back, they saw a light pink figure walking slowly.

Wei Qingcheng nervously tugged at the corner of Xie Ning's clothes, looked at Xia Rouyu, who was getting closer and closer, and asked softly, "What's the matter with Miss Xia?" ”

"Rouyu is fine," Xia Rouyu stood in front of them with her hands and feet tied, looking cramped, and said in a low voice: "I just feel that I am very close to Miss Wei, so I stepped forward to talk." ”

Wei Tingcheng nodded, and turned to look at Xie Ning.

Sensing the obvious look of inquiry in her eyes, Xie Ning shook Wei Xiaomei's small hands comfortingly, and pulled her to Xia Rouyu's side.

For this Miss Xia Biao, Xie Ning has no intention of getting close, not only because she is Xiang's niece, but also because her temperament is very incompatible with Xie Ning. Different from Wei Chengcheng's shyness, Xia Rouyu gives people more of a feeling of weakness, she is like a delicate flower, a tender willow, which will break when the wind blows, and she can't withstand the slightest twist and turn.

But she couldn't ignore Wei Tingcheng's feelings, Xia Rouyu was a guest, even if Wei Tingcheng didn't like people, he couldn't ignore her, so although she didn't like Xia Rouyu, she still took the initiative to walk between Wei Tingcheng and her, walking towards the lake on the one hand, and dealing with Xia Rouyu's curious inquiries on the other.

"Cousin Xie and Miss Wei are really close, I wonder when the two of you met?"

With a detached smile on the corner of his mouth, Xie Ning replied lukewarmly: "I met at the banquet." ”