Chapter 347: Gathering in a Foreign Country
The ancients said: It is better to see it than to see it, and it is better to practice it than to see it. The meaning is probably that hearing is false, and seeing is believing. Everyone's words are bound to be subjective. Therefore, the more people who spread it, the greater the degree of impact. So only by seeing it for yourself can we tell what is right and what is wrong.
The Bactrian people have always had a one-sided view of the southern country, and under colored glasses, most of the cities in the southern country are built in humid and sultry rainforests, like the towns and villages that they have long abandoned. There are many snakes and insects in the township, which is not suitable for human habitation at all. In fact, there are indeed a lot of mosquitoes in the south, but they are far from endangering normal life.
When they came to the southern country, it was difficult for the carriage to go down in the dense rainforest, so they turned to waterways. After walking through a waterway, you have to turn to a land route. This is the daily routine of transportation in the southern country, but in the eyes of Xia Jinghong and others, it has become a trouble, but with a safe arrangement, they quickly arrived in Yugu.
Today's weather in Yugu has not cleared up because of the arrival of Xia Jinghong and others, and it is still raining lightly.
The light rain was not fierce, and there was no howling wind, and the convoy slowly drove towards the palace under the attention of thousands of people. The tiles in Yugu City hook the corners, and the raindrops do not stop. Hundreds of thousands of houses are like a game of Go, and the 12th street is like a vegetable garden. Located in it, Xia Jinghong pushed the car window and saw the quiet scene on the street, and suddenly felt an unexpected joy.
"Yu Gu is better than we thought. ”
When Xiao Rong said, Xia Jinghong said:
"The atmosphere is too heavy and depressing, but Yu Gu is raining lightly, and the raindrops are black tiles, which is worthy of Wan'er's temperament. ”
Passing by the newly built Liuxian Residence, Xia Jinghong's eyes showed some disgust, this kind of place is too mistaken and misleading, which makes him unhappy.
"It's just a little more romantic. ”
Smelling the drizzle and the sound of the wind, looking forward to meeting Xia Xiao, the family entered the palace like this.
When entering the valley, the convoy was followed by new guards and servants. At this time, entering the palace, the convoy was split in two. The cultivators and the Xia family entered the Golden Pavilion Building, and the gifts were entouraged, and they were settled in the compound on the side. In a black car, the cultivators flew out, without a drop of rain on their bodies, and went to the courtyard to guard the gifts.
People are more important than gifts, but these things are the will of a country, and they cannot be lost.
In the Golden Pavilion Building, the palace maids were all behind the steward to greet the arriving Xia family, and the cultivators were entertained. The people of the southern country are careful, and they arrange everything properly, which can be regarded as pleasing to the Xia family. The practitioner entertains the cultivator, and it is even more impeccable.
Xia Jinghong took the lead in landing on the soles of his feet, holding an umbrella with vitality to prevent Xiao Rong from dripping any rain. Next to him, Xia Xu got out of the car, held up the umbrella in the handmaiden's hand, and walked to Xia Wan's car. The latter never pulled the curtain, and was opened by Xia Xu at this time, so he took a step and got out of the car with the support of Xia Xu's powerful palm.
Xia Wan was wearing a light ink-colored long skirt, with green silk in her ears, draped over her shoulders, and on her jade back. Her hosta swayed slightly, raised her head, and her beautiful eyes full of wisdom moved forward, as if she was one with heaven and earth. She is down-and-out and generous, with a moderate demeanor, no deliberate nobility, and no lowliness. Some women do not let the temperament of the eyebrows, after all, they come from a family of military generals, but the corners of the eyebrows are not lacking in water and gentleness.
Xie Yi stood in front of the maidservant in charge, and when he saw Xia Wan for the first time, he became curious, why was she so steady and confident? The change in mood could be best experienced in his eyes, but Xie Yi couldn't see any panic. I'm about to settle here, far from home, and since there's no worry, there's that confidence, which has permeated my skirt and floated around.
There are many women in the world, Xia Wan is not the most amazing one Xie Yi has ever seen, and many existences in the academy are more eye-catching than her. But Xia Wanlian stepped forward, her gaze did not dodge, but just looked directly at him. This kind of appearance is like meeting the emperor in the main hall, and no matter how solemn the atmosphere is, the face will not change.
Xie Yi was slightly stunned, they had never met, but the moment Xia Wan got out of the car, she seemed to recognize him.
Xia Wan walked among the dripping rain umbrellas, and the eyes that looked at Xie Yi did not have the slightest murderous blame, nor did they have any resentment, even more gentle and affectionate than drizzle. After walking like this for a long time, I finally met, and there were people holding umbrellas and reading poetry and books. This gaze with anticipation and a faint shyness made Xie Yi a little overwhelmed. This kind of Xia Wan is different from what he thought.
Xie Yi originally thought that Xia Wan would pretend to be noble because of her identity, or show extremely elegant cultivation. But he forgot that Xia Wan had also experienced a lot. The edge of the sword is sharpened, and the fragrance of peach blossoms comes from the bitter cold. Xia Wan has a quiet and bold air, coupled with that self-confidence, the strategist who calmly accompanies the emperor can weigh the world and grasp everything in his fingers.
The feeling given by Xia Wan made Xie Yi feel that she was very smart and real. She did not deliberately disguise, her chest and head up when she walked was taught by her father since she was a child, and every step was upright, which was taught by her mother since childhood. She walked to the eaves with the three members of the Xia family, and before she went in, she squatted down and saluted.
"See Your Highness. ”
Xia Wan was not in front of Xie Yi, but her voice was soft and crisp, like a big bead and a small bead falling on a jade plate, but she did not lose her middle spirit. But what Xie Yi cared about was the wet skirt when she touched the ground.
The skirt was lit with some water, although it was still soaked as Xia Wan got up and left the ground. A few droplets of water were thrown off and splashed on the surface of the water, causing some ripples. Xia Wan walked for a long time, as if coming from a painting. She has a delicate complexion and no excessive rouge blush.
I don't know if it's because of the freshness or Xia Xiao has been praising Xia Wan in front of him, Xie Yi feels that she is not flawed, but the fragrance of the book is not revealed. Could it be that as the poet said, they are all hidden in the abdomen? How many poetry books can Xia Wan's flat lower abdomen under her skirt hold?
Xie Yi's gaze moved downward, causing Xia Xiao beside him to raise his eyebrows. However, without waiting for Xia Xiao to remind, Xie Yi hurriedly blinked, bowed, and said:
"It's a long way, so please take a seat. ”
The housekeepers and maidservants behind him dispersed in an instant, each performing their duties, Xie Yi took the four of them into the hall and asked:
"General, can you encounter difficulties on this trip?"
Although Xie Yi sat on the upper seat, one step higher than the five members of the Xia family, this was a courtesy, and there was nothing to argue about. And this Xie Yi's attitude, the Xia family saw it in their eyes, and they were quite satisfied.
"There is the Xia army to see them off, and the envoys of the southern country lead the way, and the journey is extremely smooth, and it is troublesome for His Highness to bother. ”
"It's fine. ”
Xie Yi smiled, and looked at Xia Jinghong when he spoke, quite polite.
"I have discussed with my father that today is almost dusk, so I will have a good rest first, and then I will talk about the audience tomorrow. ”
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your compassion, the first time we met, we really deserve to be a young talent. ”
Xia Xiao didn't speak so far, but his father could open his mouth to praise people, and Xie Yi was proud enough.
When he left the academy, Xie Yi told Xia Xiao about his plan for half a day, aiming for Xia Xiao to believe that no matter what happened to Great Xia and Nanguo in the future, he would not harm Xia Wan. Coupled with the words of a few days ago, Xia Xiao heard a lot of sincerity. Therefore, Xia Xiao changed his opinion of him.
Since marriage was inevitable, Xia Xiao explained to Xie Yi that he must please his father and be praised by his father. In this family, the father's status is the highest and the most talkative!
Xie Yi still wanted to perform well, but he didn't think that Xia Jinghong would start to praise himself. He glanced at Xia Xiao, who secretly gave him a thumbs up, reassuring him. Even in the face of his father, Xie Yi was not so worried, let alone so happy at this time. After chatting a few words, Xie Yi got up and said goodbye one by one, leaving some space for Xia Xiao and them.
Xie Yi called the steward, and explained the hospitality again outside the door, and the steward nodded vigorously, this treatment is almost compared to the emperor, he doesn't dare to slack off. Xia Jinghong's left ear moved, and when he heard something, he smiled slightly.
Parents hope that their daughters will have a good home and harvest true love. As long as that true love is there, there is hope no matter what you experience. And the Ruyi Langjun chosen by the daughter, as long as they don't see too big a problem, the marriage will be decided. Xia Wan never had the intention of getting married, and coming to this Yugu at this time is not necessarily all bad. If Xie Yi can use his care on Xia Wan, the latter can be regarded as wishful.
The steward removed the maidservant guards and stood in the hallway, where there were only five of them.
The first reaction of the four people's eyes was to look at Xia Xiao, who stood up and hugged everyone one by one. Xia Jinghong waved his hand and patted Xia Xiao on the back, and the joy on his face gradually turned into surprise.
No, no, it's weird.
Xia Jinghong muttered a few words and asked:
"Xiao'er, your strength has broken through to Zhimao?"
Seeing Xia Xiao nodding, Xia Xu was stunned.
"So fast?
Xia Xu didn't believe it, this speed was too fast, and it hit him. When Xia Xu stepped forward and wanted to check the authenticity, Xiao Rong Lihua hugged Xia Xiao with rain, muttering about her child, I haven't seen her for a long time.
Xia Xiao's eyes moistened, and his eyes were blurry. No matter what happens outside, the family thinks about themselves, and this feeling is all happiness.
"Mother, you've been holding for so long, it's my turn. ”
When Xia Xu muttered, Xia Jinghong waved his hand and asked him to step aside. Xia Wan looked at it and sneered. Father is the most spoiled mother, and no matter how hard the eldest brother struggles, it is useless.
When Xia Xu and Xia Wan hugged Xia Xiao as they wished, it was a quarter of an hour later. They sat together and talked about the heavens. I haven't seen each other for a year, although Xia Xiao has written a letter to his family, but they are still concerned about Xia Xiao's life in the academy.
Xia Xiao has talked about it from the very beginning of his school life to now, the former in detail, and the latter in brief. It's hard to be reunited, and the sad things can be mentioned less. The Xia family is not stupid, they know what Xia Xiao means, and they don't ask much, but they are all proud. Since Xia Xiao went up the mountainside so quickly and found the way up, it was really amazing.
After Xia Xiao's incident, it was Xia Wan's matter, and Xia Xiao asked the second sister.
"On the day of the big day, does the second sister have anything to say?"
"You believe Xie Yi so much, what else do I have to say?"
Xia Wan smiled, it could be seen from Xie Yi's actions before that he trusted Xia Xiao very much. In other words, the latter also trusted him.
"How is Xie Yiren?"
Xia Jinghong still wanted to hear Xia Xiao's evaluation of him, although he said that he was very accurate. But the students of the academy are invisibly linked to the extremely deep city government, and he doesn't dare to underestimate it. This question also attracted Xiao Rong and Xia Xu, and Xia Wan also wanted to hear what kind of person he was, and whether there was any difference between the news he got.