Xu Yi watched intently, and from time to time his mouth let out a sound of praise. Lin Yumiao's calm face finally rippled, and her body bowed forward unconsciously, but her eyes could no longer leave the red-clothed beauty dancing in the center of the field. On the other hand, Tang was not surprised, but his face was indifferent. In response to the reaction of the two adults, he sketched a satisfied and mocking smile on the corner of his lips, and the calm style of the bamboo in his chest added a little charm.

At the end of the song, Lin Xu and the others couldn't help but stand up and applaud. The stealing jade on the side was also very enjoyable, and he actually got up from his seat and slapped Chu Yan vigorously. Looking at her childish appearance, Tang Bu couldn't help laughing, and shook his head helplessly. This girl, I don't know when she will grow up?

The white-clothed dancing girl saluted everyone, and then retreated one by one in order. They walked to the edge of the stage and pulled a few strips of aqua-blue silk to make a rippling shape. The sound of the pipa was replaced by a soft and soothing guqin sound, and only the red-clothed Chu Yan was left in the center of the huge platform. She changed her dance steps to a softer one, and while dancing, she sang with her voice outstretched -

Lotus picking, lotus leaf field. There are women like jade, burning their faces.

Picking lotus lotus, lotus leaf field, frost and blue falling, smiling by the pond.

Picking lotus lotus, lotus leaves are hot, lotus floats and stops water, and Siqing is reckless.

Picking lotus and picking lotus, lotus leaves are hot, fish play lotus, send me love.

The singing voice is so soft, like a timid and shy girl singing about her unknown heart. While listening, Stealing Yu whispered to ask Tang Bushu: "This, is also your handiwork?" ”

Tang Bu nodded lightly, this little poem was written by him to give to the jade thief. At that time, he had just returned from his studies from the old man of knowledge and was a guest at the Hidden Heaven Villa. I haven't seen stealing jade for two or three years, and the thoughts in my heart have already spread to my whole body. It was the height of summer, and the jade thief was playing by the lotus pond in the mountain villa. She was only fourteen or fifteen years old at that time, and she was already slim and slim, like a delicate budding plant. Across the lotus pond, looking at her playing barefoot in the water, stretching her throat and singing "Lotus Picking Song", Tang didn't see these words and phrases in his mind. It's just that for some reason, the little words were later picked up by Chu Yan, and now they are sung with tunes. Stealing Yu listened in a daze, and I didn't know if I understood.

When the singing and dancing were over, Tang Bu beckoned to Chu Yan on the stage and called, "Chu Yan, I haven't come forward to thank the two adults for their support." ”

"Yes." Chu Yan lowered her head, and a few strands of black broken hair hung down, covering her eyebrows and eyes, making it impossible to see her expression clearly. She moved lightly, came to the front of a few cases, bowed slightly to Xu Yi and Lin Yumiao, and said, "The little woman thanked the two adults for their appreciation, and she came to watch the dance music tonight, and the little woman was very honored." It's just that I'm afraid that the clumsy dancing posture will defile the eyes of the two adults. ”

"Where, where, Miss Chu is really polite." Xu Yi smiled and praised sincerely, "The girl's face and dancing posture are really unique in the world, and today Xu is fortunate to see someone, it is really worth this trip to Beijing!" ”

Lin Yumiao stretched out her hand to help Chu Yan, who was leaning over, and her brown eyes flashed with an ambiguous light: "Yes, what Lord Xu said is true, Miss Chu must not be presumptuous." ”

"So, thank you very much." Chu Yan flashed lightly, avoiding Lin Yumiao's outstretched arm. The smile on Lin Yumiao's face froze, and her eyes couldn't help narrowing, as if she was already a little unhappy in her heart.

Stealing Yu's big crystal eyes looked at the three people in front of him, and his mind kept spinning. Although it was only a few words, she had already noticed that Lord Xu was an open-minded person, with a refreshing temperament and an open mouth; And this Jiangnan Weaving Forestry Master looks polite and polite, without brilliance, and I am afraid that it is not simple inside! Looking at Miss Chu Yan again, she kept hanging her head, looking sincerely frightened, but her chest rose and fell violently, and her breath was extremely unstable. It stands to reason that a person who has been practicing dance for many years and has excellent dancing skills can't regulate his breath so long after the dance music is over? The only explanation is that Chu Yan is trying his best to suppress his feelings at this time.

Stealing jade can see these clues, as shrewd as Tang is not surprised, how can he not detect it? Sure enough, Tang Bu clapped his hands, and immediately a few more maids rushed out, temporarily diverting the attention of Lin and Xu. The servants poured the wine glasses of everyone again, Tang Bu raised his glass in surprise, and said with a smile at Chu Yan: "Since the two adults appreciate you so much, what does it mean to just say thank you." Chu Yan, why don't you give a glass to the two adults? ”

Chu Yan understood and immediately picked up his wine glass. This time, she finally raised her head, and the corners of her mouth hooked up a smile, which made her jade-like complexion even brighter. Her voice became more and more gentle and tactful: "Chu Yan respects the two adults, and I wish the two adults prosperity and prosperity like a fish in water." I also hope that the two adults will always remember Chu Yan, and they can often come to us to 'drunk the breeze' to sit. ”

"It is really a blessing to be invited by Miss Chuyan!" Xu Yi still replied with a hearty smile.

The unhappiness on Lin Yumiao's face disappeared, and she changed to a shallow smile again. He glanced at Chu Yan meaningfully, raised his head and drank the wine in the cup before saying, "In this case, please remember this sentence tonight." After he finished speaking, before Chu Yan could understand the meaning of his words, he turned to Tang Buyi again, "Tang Gongzi is young and promising, and he takes care of the Tang family's huge family business in an orderly manner, which is really admirable." ”

Tang Bu's expression was light, but his tone was extremely humble: "Lord Lin is really a false praise!" Don't be surprised, it's just that the ancestors have already straightened out all kinds of affairs, and they haven't taken over yet, and they haven't made some mistakes yet. ”

Lin Yumiao stroked his shirt and said, "The fourth prince is as humble as rumored. It's just that Lin came to Beijing this time, in addition to the routine debriefing, there was another thing, which was to re-select the cloth shop that provided silk for trade with foreign countries. The Xu family in Huai'an has not gone wrong for more than ten years, but since the head of the house, not long ago, it was found that it was shoddy, which is really hateful! When the saint learned of this, he was furious, thoroughly investigated the Xu family, and asked Lin to reappoint the candidate. After this period of observation and research, Lin felt that this errand belonged to the Tang family, what did the fourth prince think? ”

"This ......" Tang Buyi didn't agree immediately, but just made a look of embarrassment, "Although the Tang family also runs a silk cloth business, after all, the years in this industry are far from the previous Xu family, as well as the current Shen family cloth shop and Huang family silk workshop, and I don't know if I can convince ......the public."

Lin Yumiao waved his hand when he heard this: "The fourth prince doesn't have to shirk this matter, blindly being humble may not be a good thing, why not let go and do something big?" Lin is optimistic about the Tang family and believes in the ability of the fourth son. If this matter is done well, the Tang family will definitely be even more prosperous in the future, why not the fourth son? ”

Tang Bu was surprised to hear this, and quickly arched his hand, and responded: "In this way, it is better to be respectful than to obey your fate." It's just a lot of things, and I hope that adults will help you a lot! ”

Lin Yumiao smiled and generously agreed: "That's nature." The official then prepared an excerpt and reported the matter to the Holy Lord. As he spoke, he glanced at Chu Yan on the side, intentionally or unintentionally, and said, "This official wants to stay in Beijing for a few days, and during this time, I will ask the fourth prince to prepare more." ”

"Thank you for your love." Tang Bu looked at Lin Yumiao with gratitude on his face. It's just that when he turned his head, the respectful, modest and polite appearance just now immediately disappeared, and his eyes were full of shrewdness and cunning, which pierced people's eyes.

The two women on the side both saw this qiē in their eyes. It's just that Chu Yan looked at Tang Buyi, who was shrewd and good at hiding his true thoughts, and only felt that everything was in his calculations, and he had a little more admiration for him.

And Stealing Jade reacquainted himself with this cunning and beautiful fox-like man in his heart. In the past, Tang was not surprised to show his true face, and he always looked gentle with a smile, but inside he was a playboy with a bad stomach. However, today's banquet made her understand that the officialdom and business world are up and down, and if she can't be as comfortable as him, she can only be willing to be an unknown person. It turns out that everyone has their own difficulties and must not do so. This seemingly flashy prosperous era is really not the carefree paradise of the Hidden Sky Villa!

Suddenly remembered that before the banquet, the face that had always been smiling was filled with a faint layer of sentimentality, and said in that magnetic voice: "I would rather you never understand these people's sophistication." ”

Turning his head to stare at the noble son in the blue brocade robe, he couldn't see his expression clearly at this time. Fortunately, he always treats himself with his true side. There was a sudden surge of strange emotions in my heart, I don't know whether it is joy or sadness, sour or sweet?