Chapter 278: The Old Lady's Intentions
As soon as Liu Lingzhi heard this, he simply listened to Liu Qingsu's words and followed Liu Qingsu out.
Liu Anzhen was very happy at this time, she didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Originally, she wanted to lure Liu Qingsu out. Liu Anzhen also has her own plans for doing this.
But at this moment, Liu Anzhen first made a surprised look when she saw Liu Yunxiang, and then said in surprise after Liu Qingsu and Liu Lingzhi: "Second sister, third sister, why are you here too?" ”
Liu Qingsu didn't pay attention to Liu Qingsu first, but bowed to a few people before saying: "We listened to the fifth sister, you shouted that the second brother was here, thinking that the family came out to see each other, but we never thought that the second brother was not alone." ”
Chu Yuhua and the others suddenly felt very embarrassed. They didn't mean to say that they were abrupt, but after all, there is a difference between men and women.
Liu Yunxiang is not a fool. Originally, Liu Yunxiang was stunned when she saw Chu Yuhua and others after she came out, and she subconsciously complained about Liu Anzhen. It's just that he hasn't reacted yet, and when he heard Liu Qingsu's words, his face was a little bad at the moment.
"Fifth sister, let's have a good gathering inside, what are you doing here?"
It was too late for Liu Qingsu to stop Liu Yunxiang.
When Chu Yuhua and the others heard this, they felt that there seemed to be something in the middle, and they were more embarrassed for a while than when they met Liu Qingsu and the others before. They looked at Liu Anzhen with inquiry in their eyes.
Liu Anzhen said calmly: "I see that the second sister and the third sister are still painting over there, and I feel a little bored. Didn't the second sister just say that the water in which the third sister made tea was the snow of plum blossoms, so I thought about going to these plum blossoms to have fun. ”
Liu Yunxiang listened to Liu Anzhen's demeanor, which did not seem to be fake. The doubts in my heart have been solved.
Liu Qingsu didn't believe it, but he also wanted to see what kind of medicine Liu Anzhen was selling in the gourd.
Liu Yuanhong saw that it was almost over, so he opened his mouth and said: "Brother I don't know how many sisters are gathering in the Jinxue Pavilion."
At this time, not far away, the old lady came to vanilla.
Everyone was very puzzled why Liu Yuanhong suddenly stopped talking, turned around and saw that the vanilla had already come.
Vanilla saluted a few people and said, "A few young masters and young ladies are here." The old lady knew that a few young ladies were gathering in the Jin Xue Pavilion, and said that a few young ladies were not happy enough to forget her old man. The old lady said that she would also come over to have a good time. ”
Liu Qingsu was the oldest of the sisters present. So Liu Qingsu hurriedly said after listening to Vanilla's words: "It's mine, no, I originally thought that there was nothing to do at noon during the New Year, and the fourth sister also talked about it before that it was a matter of sister gathering, so I thought that the sisters happened to be gathering together, I was afraid that my grandmother was so busy that we didn't invite my grandmother." ”
Liu Qingsu apologized, but Liu Yunxiang said directly to Vanilla: "Sister Vanilla, where is Grandmother?" After saying that, he looked back for a moment.
Vanilla said: "When the old lady left, I heard that the second young master brought a few classmates and friends in, and the old lady asked the second young master to come to the Enlightenment Hall, so she ordered the kitchen to prepare some things, and then it will come immediately." The slave maid came to report to a few young ladies in advance, but she didn't expect the second young master and several young masters to be here. ”
As soon as Vanilla finished speaking, she saw the old lady coming from a distance. For a while, Liu Yuanhong and the others were even more difficult to leave, so they waited in place.
Liu Qingsu thinks it shouldn't be so simple.
The facts are indeed as Liu Qingsu thought. But some of what Vanilla says is true. On the day of the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, there are guests who come to the door, naturally they can't hide it from the old lady. So Liu Yuanhong, after they left the study, they wanted to go to the Kaimeng Hall, and they remembered that they had heard Grandma Sun talk about Liu Qingsu's gathering in the Jin Xue Pavilion. Mama Sun originally had good intentions. The old lady was also very happy when she first heard it. The family is in harmony. Especially during the Chinese New Year, it is even more gratifying.
When the old lady thought of these two things, she naturally remembered that the two places were not far apart, so she made people pay attention. Later, I still felt that something was wrong, and I happened to have nothing to do and was bored, so I thought about coming over to have a look. To be honest, the old lady is still very uneasy about Liu Anzhen.
The news on the way said that Liu Anzhen came out of the Jin Xue Pavilion. The old lady felt that it was not good, so she let the herbs come in advance.
The old lady walked to the front and everyone saluted, and after everyone greeted each other, the old lady said angrily to Liu Qingsu and the others: "If there is excitement, you don't think about me." Do you think I'm getting old? ”
Liu Qingsu and Liu Yunxiang hurriedly smiled and said, "How can it? ”
The old lady didn't say anything more, but said to Chu Yuhua and the others: "I only found out when you came today." We hope you forgive me for the poor hospitality. ”
Chu Yuhua said: "The old lady is serious, so let's disturb us." ”
The old lady smiled and said, "Okay, let's not be polite, it just so happened that everyone met again." Today is the Chinese New Year's Eve again, so let's put those etiquettes aside for the time being, and go in together to see what a few girls are doing and still hide from my old wife. ”
When Liu Yuanhong heard it, he also felt that the old lady's attention was good. Anyway, it's all encountered, and it's not as good as being generous and square, and it seems natural.
Chu Yuhua and the others were originally curious, and they would have no objections when they heard the old lady's words.
So a few people entered the Jinxue Pavilion together.
What just caught my eye was Liu Lingzhi's boiling tea. Then he could see a piano on the side, and Chu Yuhua thought that the sound of the piano just now was played by that piano. Immediately, a few people thought of the paintings that the young ladies of the Liu Mansion talked about just now, and looked around, only to see that the inside and outside were connected, and they could see a piece of paper spread out on the table, and Chu Yuhua even faintly smelled the fragrance of ink.
The old lady took a few people to the place where Liu Qingsu had tea before and said, "A few people, please take a seat."
Chu Yuhua and the others bowed to the old lady and sat down.
The old lady said to Liu Qingsu and the others who had not yet sat down: "I heard that you still play the piano and paint?" Is this painting finished? ”
"Not yet."
After listening to Liu Qingsu's words, the old lady said: "Then you go and paint, and when the painting is finished, I will find someone to frame it and treat it as a thought between your sisters."
Liu Qingsu knew that the old lady wanted to break up a few people to talk to Liu Yuanhong and others.
But Liu Qingsu didn't know the old lady's plans. Liu Yunxiang and the others didn't know that the old lady had already looked at them at this time. Since the old lady knew where Chu Yuhua and the others were. Naturally, I also inquired about which houses it was. Chu Yuhua is actually valued by the old lady. Lord Chu of the Imperial History of the Inspectorate has only Mrs. Chu and no concubine room, and at this point, the men of the Chu family are very popular. There are also people in the capital who privately say that the daughters of the Liu Mansion are not worried about getting married, and the sons and daughters of the Chu Mansion are not wives. The most important thing is that the old lady has dealt with Mrs. Chu, and Mrs. Chu is also a good person.
The eldest son of the Chu family has already married, but the second son and the third son have not yet agreed to marry. But the old lady felt that the second son of the Chu family was married in the past two years, and now only thirteen-year-old Chu Yuhua was left. The old lady thought of this and glanced at Chu Yuhua again.
Chu Yuhua, who has always been naughty, was a little inexplicable and embarrassed at this time.
The old lady moved her gaze to Liu Yunxiang, who was watching Liu Qingsu's painting, and then inadvertently swept Liu Lingzhi. In fact, Liu Qingsu's marriage is decided, and the next thing to consider is Liu Lingzhi's, but it's a pity that she is a concubine. The lintel of Liu's Mansion is not enough for Liu Lingzhi to marry into Chaifu, and the old lady has no face to mention it.
Originally, the old lady would not have this idea now. But today the situation is exceptional. And the son of the Chu family is really good. The girl of the Chu family has a good relationship with Liu Yunxiang, and she can't be wrong in the future. If it weren't for Liu Qingsu being given marriage to the Seventh Prince, maybe he would be okay with the second son of the Chu family.
If someone knew the old lady's plans, they might not understand that the girl of the Liu Mansion did not worry about marrying a wealthy family to bring benefits to the Liu Mansion. The old lady knew that the three sons she raised were very promising. There is no need to sacrifice the family affairs of Liu's daughter's family. Especially the old lady is also a woman. And in the opinion of the old lady. Emperor Wen definitely didn't want the Liu Mansion to form a gang again.
And although it is inappropriate for men and women to meet each other today, it is unintentional in the end, so it is better to take the opportunity to let Liu Yunxiang and the others look at each other. It also made Chu Yuhua have some impressions in their hearts, so if they get married in the future, it will be a good thing for both parties.
So the old lady said to Liu Yuanhong while thinking about this: "Quickly help me introduce these people."
Liu Yuanhong couldn't figure out what his grandmother was going to do at this time. Liu Yuanhong definitely didn't think of showing Liu Yunxiang a kiss, not to mention that he hadn't discussed his own marriage, but to say that Liu Yunxiang was still a child in his heart.
The old lady looked at Liu Yuanhong and waited for Liu Yuanhong's answer, but Liu Yuanhong was embarrassed not to say it at this time.
So Liu Yuanhong introduced the three of them in turn. The old lady couldn't help but feel a little regretful in her heart, except for Chu Yuhua, it was inappropriate for the other two to arrive. One is the only son of the military department's family, and the other is a cousin who lives in the Anguo Mansion.
So the old lady talked to them about reading. The old lady's erudition and profound knowledge not only convinced Chu Yuhua and the others, but also the Liu Qingsu sisters who could hear the stars were even more impressed.
But the old lady found that Chu Yuhua's child was really good. The heart rejoiced more and more. The old lady was still chatting happily while Liu Qingsu's painting had already been completed. Liu Yunxiang, who looked at the painting, was in a trance. It wasn't until Liu Qingsu put down the pen that Liu Yunxiang muttered, "Second sister, are you done painting?"
Liu Qingsu nodded.
At this time, Liu Yunxiang woke up like a dream and said, "Please also ask the second sister to teach me!"
Liu Qingsu didn't react when she heard Liu Yunxiang shouting like this, Liu Yunxiang added: "Second sister, you are so good at drawing!" You must teach me! ”
After hearing this, Liu Qingsu's face turned slightly red, and he subconsciously glanced at the old lady, but found that the old lady was looking at his side, and nodded a little flustered for a while.
Seeing this, Liu Yunxiang hurriedly said happily: "Thank you, second sister, your sister is so good!"
At this time, the old lady's voice came: "Have you finished drawing?"
Liu Yunxiang said: "Okay, the second sister painted very well."
The old lady had already heard Liu Yunxiang's words just now, and when she heard Liu Yunxiang say this, she said to Chu Yuhua and the others: "My granddaughter has always been lively, which makes everyone laugh."
After speaking, the old lady glanced at Chu Yuhua. Chu Yuhua subconsciously felt weird again, but still said: "The old lady is too worried, all the daughters in the house are good, and they are also praised by the eldest princess of Yushan herself, and the liveliness shows that she is full of vitality and has a refreshing temperament, which is extremely rare."
Chu Yuhua's words were in harmony with the old lady.
The old lady smiled and said to Liu Qingsu and them: "After the painting, let's go over and take a look, and see what the flowers that the four girls just did look like?"
Liu Qingsu didn't want the old lady to come and see, Liu Yuanhong and they hadn't left yet, if they wanted to see them, they would definitely have to see it.
The old lady finished speaking, and Liu Qingsu and the others came over.
Liu Qingsu and a few others also hurriedly came over to support the old lady and make room for the old lady by the way.
The old lady looked at Liu Qingsu's painting and was stunned at first, but she didn't expect Liu Qingsu's painting to be really good. Thinking about it, at the palace banquet of the Flower God Festival before, Liu Qingsu was a little clumsy. However, this also made the old lady look up to Liu Qingsu a lot. That night, Liu Qingsu really shouldn't be too outstanding.
The old lady looked at Liu Qingsu's painting carefully, and her demeanor was particularly good. Especially those eyes can see what Liu Anzhen's mood was like at that time, and Liu Yunxiang's eyes make people see Liu Yunxiang's playful personality. It's just that it's still a little immature in terms of pattern and artistic conception, otherwise maybe it will be a famous artist over time.
Chu Yuhua and the others also nodded again and again. Liu Yuanhong sighed and said: "The second sister is ashamed of her brother. ”
Liu Qingsu said with a smile: "What the second brother said is just because of the love between sisters, I am more delicate as a woman than you men." And the ruler is long and the inch is short, the second brother should not be humble. ”
The old lady nodded with a smile, and then said to Liu Qingsu with a smile: "What you said is not bad. I didn't expect you to play chess. ”
Liu Qingsu explained in detail how they had arranged before.
After hearing this, the old lady said, "I didn't expect our four girls to also paint, and they didn't take it out for grandmother to see?" ”
Liu Yunxiang whispered and said: "With the second sister Zhuyu in front, how can I be embarrassed to take out my clumsy work?" Grandmother, aren't you making it impossible for me to get off the stage? ”
The old lady smiled and said, "What are you doing, grandmother still laughs at you?" ”
Liu Yunxiang had no choice but to take it out and then said to the old lady: "Grandmother said that you are not allowed to laugh at me." ”
The old lady looked at Liu Qingsu with a smile and knew that Liu Yunxiang's painting was not as bad as she said. After all, Liu Yunxiang's performance in the palace last time was good, and the old lady is still clear about this. Otherwise, she wouldn't let Liu Yunxiang take it out, even if she didn't laugh at others. (To be continued......)