Chapter 167: Refusal
Gu Xiyu ate the dim sum with relish, unaware that Ye Qinglan and Mama Rong had already walked a few steps away, and spoke in a low voice.
"Cousin Xiyu still has a pure heart, and it is actually not easy for her to learn the rules." Ye Qinglan's eyes were clear, and her voice was gentle and pleasant: "Please don't be angry and annoyed." ”
Rong Mama naturally refused to admit that she was really ashamed and angry just now, and said with a faint smile: "Miss Cousin is strict." Miss Gu didn't remember the rules of the slave and maid teaching, so naturally she blamed the slave and the maid for not teaching it well. ”
Mama Rong thinks that she is not narrow-minded, but in the scene just now, no matter who she is, she will feel like she has been played.
Ye Qinglan said with a smile: "Today is the first day, and there is still a lot of time." Mama doesn't need to worry, Cousin Xiyu will definitely be able to learn the rules. ”
Rong Mama listened to this obvious comforting word and smiled noncommittally. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Gu Xiyu, who was concentrating on eating snacks, and sighed secretly in his heart.
Ye Qinglan's soft voice rang in her ears again: "I have been with Cousin Xiyu for a long time, and I still know her temperament. Actually, she's smart. As long as you are interested or interested in something, you can learn it quickly and well. ”
The implication is that learning the rules is too boring, Gu Xiyu is not interested in it at all, and she can't listen to it at all, so naturally she can't learn it well. If you want Gu Xiyu to improve, you have to change your teaching methods.
Mama Rong naturally understood the meaning of Ye Qinglan's words, felt a little unhappy, and said lightly: "Learning the rules should be like this." ”
I don't know how to be flexible! Set in one's ways!
Ye Qinglan complained in her heart, and when she saw that Mama Rong looked cold and didn't want to say more, she also stopped her mouth with interest. Anyway, she has already written down everything Mama Rong has taught, and she will go back and teach Gu Xiyu slowly.
At this moment, Mrs. Zheng walked in with a smile.
Mama Rong greeted her with a smile. When Mrs. Zheng asked with anticipation on her face how Gu Xiyu learned the rules, Mama Rong replied smoothly: "Miss Gu is talented and intelligent, and she understands it as soon as she hears it." ”
The so-called talented. Actually, it means not stupid. As for the meaning of understanding as soon as you hear it, although you understand it, it's a pity that you don't remember it.
Mrs. Zheng is well versed in the technique of speaking "tactfully", so she naturally understands what Mama Rong wants to express. A little embarrassed said: "There is Lao Rong Mama who has bothered a lot." Dinner has been prepared, please move to Jingxin Garden. ”
Mama Rong said a few words, but followed Mrs. Zheng to Jingxin Garden disrespectfully.
This time, Mrs. Zheng was personally accompanied, and her attitude was very kind and kind. After dinner, I chatted with Mama Rong for a long time, and when Mama Rong was leaving, she stuffed a delicate wooden box over.
Mama Rong smiled and thanked her.
Ye Qinglan watched Mrs. Zheng's actions from the sidelines. I couldn't help but sigh secretly. Mrs. Zheng has nothing to say about Gu Xiyu's baby daughter. Otherwise, the dignified Mrs. of the prince of Dingguo, the sister-in-law of the queen's mother. Why bother to condescend to please a nurturing grandmother in the palace?
After sending Mama Rong away, Mrs. Zheng finally had time to talk to Gu Xiyu: "Yu'er, have you learned the rules that Mama Rong taught today?" ”
Gu Xiyu blinked, then shook her head dryly.
Mrs. Zheng was angry, funny, and had a headache, and couldn't help but mutter: "It's just a weekday." Everything depends on your temperament. This time it wasn't like usual. On the queen's birthday, the emperor and the crown prince will be present in person, as well as the palace concubines and princesses. The queen mother sympathized with your youth and didn't understand the rules of the palace, and specially sent Mama Rong to teach you, you have to learn by heart......"
Gu Xiyu was silent. Let Mrs. Zheng chatter. But just by looking at her expression, you can tell that she didn't listen at all.
Ye Qinglan's attention was attracted by these words. On Queen Gu's birthday, the crown prince is bound to be present. Let's put it this way. The possibility of Shen Qiuyu entering the palace is also very great. When the time comes, Gu Xinian will also enter the palace. Aren't the two going to be reunited again?
Uh, strange, when people reunite with others, what are you excited about here?
Ye Qinglan secretly spit on her gossip in her heart. But I still can't restrain my wandering thoughts. I couldn't help but keep thinking about it. When the time comes, there will be the prince by his side. It's bound to be a good show......
"Sister Lan, have you learned everything that Mama Rong taught today?" Mrs. Zheng interrogated for a long time, and when she saw that Gu Xiyu didn't know what to ask, she simply came to ask Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qinglan hurriedly came back to her senses and responded with a smile: "I remember most of it." Her memory is far better than ordinary people, and no matter how much Mama Rong takes the trouble to explain over and over again, how can she not remember. At this time, he was subtle and low-key, because he didn't want Mrs. Zheng to be unhappy when he compared the two.
Mrs. Zheng perked up and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, please have time to teach Yu'er more." She doesn't listen to what others say, but she is always willing to listen to what you say. ”
Ye Qinglan smiled and nodded: "Auntie, just rest assured, I will definitely do my best to help Cousin Xiyu." ”
Mrs. Zheng was a little embarrassed to see her so well-behaved and obedient. But to a junior, she really can't say anything like gratitude. I only secretly thought in my heart, take advantage of this opportunity to enter the palace, and prepare some beautiful clothes and jewelry for Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qinglan was so clever, she guessed what she was thinking when she saw Mrs. Zheng's slightly apologetic face, and said with a smile: "Auntie, I am not doing this for anything else. It's because Cousin Xiyu is really good to me, and I really want to be good to her. Please don't mind your aunt. ”
Mrs. Zheng was moved by her understanding, and was silent for a moment before she said with a smile: "You and Yu'er are really destined, you should really be a pair of sisters." After a while, when your parents have returned, I will personally come to the door to discuss with them, how about recognizing you as a goddaughter? ”
Rao is Ye Qinglan is good at coping, and after hearing this unexpected word, she couldn't help but be stunned. Although I don't know the customs and habits at this time, I have always been more cautious about doing things.
Mrs. Zheng said this, in fact, she wanted to better capture her heart and let her feel at ease to be Gu Xiyu's playmate, but she didn't necessarily really like her to this point. But at this moment, she was still moved by Mrs. Zheng's words. Pity the world's motherly heart, Mrs. Zheng is really well-intentioned in order to take care of the jade.
If she really recognized Mrs. Zheng as her godmother, wouldn't she be next to a big tree that sheltered her from the wind and rain? The identity will also rise with the tide, and in the future, he will be able to straighten his waist and be a man in Changyuan Bofu. It will also be much easier to enter and exit the Dingguo Mansion, and no one dares to point fingers behind your back...... In short, the benefits are hard to put into words.
Such a good thing, as long as you are not a fool, will not refuse.
But Ye Qinglan hesitated for a moment, but still politely declined: "Thank you aunt for your kindness." However, it is more troublesome to admit relatives, so there is no need to do it. ”
There is no such thing as pie-in-the-sky in these days. Behind the huge benefits, there are often huge risks. Although Mrs. Zheng seems to be sincere, who can guarantee what she is thinking in her heart? It's not interesting to put your future on the line for some petty profits.
What's more, she doesn't want to have anything to do with Gu Xinian. If she really recognized Mrs. Zheng as her godmother, wouldn't Gu Xinian become her godbrother? Thinking of Gu Xinian's handsome face that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, Ye Qinglan's mind suddenly cleared up a lot.
Mrs. Zheng obviously didn't expect her proposal to be rejected, so she was stunned for a moment before she smiled and said, "You don't have to refuse in a hurry to this matter, think about it for a while and then give me an answer!" ”
Ye Qinglan smiled but said nothing. She does things neatly and neatly, and never drags her feet. Once a decision has been made, it will never be changed.
Gu Xiyu had been listening to the two silently, and suddenly interjected at this time: "After recognizing my godfather, will Cousin Lan become my sister?" ”
Mrs. Zheng nodded with a smile.
Gu Xiyu's eyes lit up suddenly, and her little face flushed with excitement: "Great!" "If Cousin Lan becomes her younger sister, she will be able to accompany her in the Cold Moon Pavilion every day in the future, and she will never have to go back to Uncle Changyuan's Mansion again.
Ye Qinglan coughed, and explained with a smile: "Cousin Xiyu, my aunt was talking about playing just now, don't take it seriously......
The light in Gu Xiyu's eyes dimmed, and she looked at Ye Qinglan pitifully: "Don't you want to be my sister?" ”
It takes courage to say no to such a pair of eyes.
Ye Qinglan responded slyly: "I have always regarded you as a sister in my heart, and that is enough." Without waiting for Gu Xiyu to react, he asked with a smile: "Cousin Xiyu, don't you think so in your heart?" ”
Yes, definitely. Gu Xiyu nodded honestly. In her heart, Ye Qinglan has already become the closest sister.
"Since we've all thought so in our hearts, it doesn't really matter if we have this title or not, right?" Ye Qinglan's expression and tone were so earnest.
Gu Xiyu, a simple child, couldn't help her from being so foolish, so she naturally nodded.
"What's the name?" A familiar voice rang out lazily behind him.
As soon as Ye Qinglan heard this voice, she reflexively straightened her waist, clasped her hands, and looked at the person calmly.
The light outside was dim, but the inside was brightly lit. It was as if he had suddenly emerged from the darkness, and his jade-like handsome face was leisurely, and the whole room was brightened up in an instant.
Gu Xinian's dark eyes swept away, and he paused on Ye Qinglan's face for less than a second, then looked at Gu Xiyu with a smile, and his voice was as gentle as he was: "Yu'er, what are you talking about just now so happy?" ”
Gu Xiyu was not used to explaining, so she naturally looked at Ye Qinglan.
As soon as Ye Qinglan saw Gu Xinian, her whole person entered a delicate state of alert, where did she still have the leisure to speak on behalf of Gu Xiyu, and she looked away ruthlessly.