Mrs. Ji Er prepared dinner, and after urging several times in succession, Second Master Ji, Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen walked out of the study.

Dinner was placed in the flower hall of Xinyuan, and the Xinhuatang family participated, even Master Ji also came back from the Taoist temple after hearing the news and accompanied Qin Zhen to have dinner together.

Qin Zhen left Xinhuatang very late, and preliminarily discussed with Second Master Ji about marrying Xiaotang. After that, the chief historian of the palace will come over, and then discuss the details with the people who are doing things on Xinhuatang's side.

In short, everything about getting married doesn't have to worry about Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang worries about it at home, and in the future~ when he enters the palace, he is not like ordinary people, so he has more to worry about." Mrs. Ji felt sorry for Ji Xiaotang and decided that during the period when Ji Xiaotang was preparing for marriage, she would not let Ji Xiaotang take care of anything, and let Ji Xiaotang enjoy a quiet time in the boudoir.

"As long as you take someone to embroider the dowry, don't be tired, anyway, you invited enough embroiderers."

Ji Xiaotang understood his mother's heart, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.

recalled afterwards that this time was indeed an extremely rare idle time in the first half of Ji Xiaotang's life.

On this day, Ji Xiaotang did needlework in Yanhuatang for a while, and Changsheng came to her. Changsheng had just been tested by the second master Ji to do some homework, and the second master of Ji allowed him to play for a while. Changsheng thought about coming to Ji Xiaotang.

Although Changsheng is still ignorant, he still knows more about Sister A's marriage.

Anyway, when Sister Ah goes out, there will be less time to accompany him.

So. Changsheng almost didn't give up any opportunity to be with Ji Xiaotang.

Changsheng came to find it, and Ji Xiaotang put down the needle and thread in his hand.

"Just a good time to rest your eyes." Even if she doesn't stop her eyes, she won't snub Changsheng.

Ji Xiaotang took Changsheng's little hand. Take your time to wander around the garden. There are many verandahs in the garden, and I am not afraid of being exposed to the sun this season. When I walked to a gazebo, I saw Yang in the gazebo, with the little girls who were cleaning up the cut flowers.

Yang would dry the flowers and keep them for decoration or spice use. Being able to take the girls to do such work shows that the Yang family has recovered a lot mentally.

Ji Xiaotang was happy for Yang.

When Yang saw Ji Xiaotang and Changsheng, he hurriedly greeted him.

"Come out into the garden. Why don't you let people hold umbrellas? The Yang family asked the girls to pack up the flowers and retreat, and welcomed Ji Xiaotang and Changsheng into the pavilion and sat down.

"Pick the verandah and walk, but I am not afraid of the sun." Ji Xiaotang smiled. said, "Sister-in-law's spirit is good now. ”

"It's your eldest brother who treats me well, my grandmother and aunt love me, and Xiaotang you liberate me." Yang laughed.

Compared to the rest of the Yang family. After all, Yang is a married woman. and the care of the Ji family, he did not suffer much sin. Yang's haggard is mainly in the heart.

Now that her heart is open, the whole person has recovered.

"The big sister has all the things she wants in the palace, has the sister-in-law prepared all the things?" Ji Xiaotang asked Yang.

Unlike Ji Xiaotang, Ji Xiaolian was named a beauty, so she stayed in the palace directly, and she had no chance to go home at all. Afterwards. Ji Xiaolian gave Xinhuatang a message and asked for a lot of things.

Even if it is Ji Xiaolian, she doesn't want it. Xinhuatang also plans to buy some things for her.

Because there is a more important thing to prepare for Ji Xiaotang's marriage, the matter of preparing things for Ji Xiaolian fell on the Yang family. The Yang family packed up all the things that Ji Xiaolian usually used, and also bought a lot of things, as long as they did not exceed the status of a beauty, they were all purchased for Ji Xiaolian.

"It's been purchased, and I'm about to meet the purchasing stewards in a while, go to my aunt to return to the court, and ask my aunt to finally cut the addition and subtraction." Yang immediately said, "In addition, I want to trouble Mama Cheng beside my sister." We don't understand the first rules in the palace. ”

Mama Cheng followed Ji Xiaotang's side. Sending forbidden things into the palace is harmful to Xinhuatang.

"It's easy to say, and then it's going to bother Mama." Ji Xiaotang said to Mama Cheng.

Mama Cheng naturally nodded in agreement.

The two of them talked for a while, and Yang showed a hesitant look, as if he had something to ask, but it was difficult to speak.

Ji Xiaotang didn't ask, just talked idly, waiting for Yang to speak.

"Xiaotang, there's one thing I've always wanted to ask you." Yang finally mustered up the courage to speak.

"What's the matter, sister-in-law just ask." Ji Xiaotang said.

"It's Pianpian ......" Ji Xiaotang didn't mention Yang Pianpian in the palace, Yang just heard some rumors, and he didn't know.

Now that there are almost only two sisters left in the Yang family, the Yang family wants to know Yang Pianpian's situation.

"She was left by the Queen Mother to serve in Cining Palace......" Ji Xiaotang thought about it for a while, and then told Yang Pianpian that she wanted to assassinate her. …… Although she was beaten, her life was fine, and when her injuries were healed, the Queen Mother should continue to work in Cining Palace. ”

When Ji Xiaotang recounted Yang Pianpian's assassination, there was no emotional fluctuation, but Yang was terrified when he heard it.

"Dancing Her ......"

Yang Pianpian is different from the Yang family, the Yang family is already a member of the Ji family, and he is only grateful to the Ji family, and has no grudges.

"Xiaotang, thanks to your magnanimity. She was angry for a while, and went to extremes, and in time, she would definitely figure it out. Pian's temperament, Xiaotang You know, I also know that she is not the kind of person who is unreasonable. ”

Yang Pianpian is very upright, Ji Xiaotang knows it.

"Sister-in-law, I regret it now. Perhaps, I shouldn't have saved Pianpin. Ji Xiaotang sighed.

"Why do you say that?" Yang's eyes widened slightly, could it be that because of Yang Pianpian's assassination, Ji Xiaotang regretted it?

"It's much harder to live than to die." The Yang family is blessed by the Ji family, and the life is almost no different from before. But Yang Pianpian has to face too many things alone.

Empress Dowager Han wants to use Yang Pianpian, so Yang Pianpian will not die. But sometimes, it's more sinful to live.

"She'll make it through." Yang understood Ji Xiaotang's words. There was a resolute look on his face. "She hasn't experienced wind and rain, but her temperament is not weak."

Not only not weak, but strong.

This. It is also where Yang Pianpian is appreciated by Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang, can we have a way to take care of Pianpiao?" Yang asked Ji Xiaotang again, that is, he understood Ji Xiaotang's bearing and good impression of Yang Pianpian, so Yang asked so unseen.

Ji Xiaotang sighed and shook his head.

"That, that......" Yang blushed, "If, this time I send something to the palace and let someone bring a letter to Xiaolian." Is it okay to let Xiaolian take care of Pianpian if she can? ”

Ji Xiaotang pondered for a moment.

"Sister-in-law, don't carry the letter."

"That's—that's good." Yang was a little disappointed. But he immediately agreed.

Ji Xiaotang didn't let the Yang family give the letter to Ji Xiaolian, and asked Ji Xiaolian to take care of Yang Pianpian, but at the same time, he didn't explicitly tell Ji Xiaolian not to take care of Yang Pianpian.

Whether Yang is a letter or not. It doesn't really make sense.

Yang Pianpian and Ji Xiaolian. They will have their own choice.

Ji Xiaotang left Xinyuan and did not return to Yanhua Hall, but took Changsheng to Jinghua Hall to find Second Mrs. Ji.

"I was about to send someone to find you." Mrs. Ji took out a post and handed it to Ji Xiaotang. "Just now, the people from the Mighty Hou Mansion sent it, saying that it was the order of Mrs. Hou."

It was Qi Younian's mother who posted to her.

Ji Xiaotang was busy opening the post to watch.

"Mrs. Hou invited me to meet." Ji Xiaotang put down the post and told the content of the post to Mrs. Ji Er.

Not only was Mrs. Ji Er surprised, but Ji Xiaotang was also surprised in his heart.

She didn't expect it. Mrs. Hou Qin would want to see her at this time.

Qin's writing in the post was very polite, because he had filial piety. It was not good for her to come to Xinhua Hall to meet Ji Xiaotang, so she dared to ask Ji Xiaotang to go out of the house to meet her.

The place of the meeting was chosen by Ji Xiaotang.

Qin also said in the post that he hoped that Ji Xiaotang would definitely take time to meet her, and she would be very grateful to Ji Xiaotang.

In general, the Qin family wanted to see Ji Xiaotang, and his attitude was very polite.

It's not kind, but it's polite, and the posts are all honorifics.

"What about the person who sent the post?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"I've already sent it down for tea." Second Mrs. Ji said, and then asked Ji Xiaotang, "Xiaotang, are you going to go?" Ayo's mother wants to see you at this time, can you guess what's going on? ”

Ji Xiaotang first shook her head, indicating that she couldn't guess the Qin family's intentions. But since the Qin family sent the post......

"I'll go see her anyway." Ji Xiaotang quickly made a decision.

As for the place to meet, there is no need to choose otherwise.

Ji Xiaotang picked up his pen and wrote a reply, and then called the person who sent the post from the Weiwu Marquis Mansion and said a few words briefly.

Ji Xiaotang will go to Jingci Nunnery tomorrow to pay tribute to Qin Min.

"Madame should always be in the nunnery, so that there is no need for Madame to go back and forth." Ji Xiaotang said.

The person who came to deliver the post was the old lady who had to be used by Qin's side, and immediately felt that Ji Xiaotang's attitude towards Qin's family was not only cordial, but also full of respect.

"The county lord thought too much about his wife, and he was originally the county lord of Mrs. Labor. The lady was waiting for the county lord at the Jingci Nunnery. ”

The next day, Ji Xiaotang didn't need to be accompanied by Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji, and took a carriage to Jingci'an.

Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er went to worship in the Jingci Nunnery, which represented Xinhua Hall. Ji Xiaotang's visit this time was completely her own intention.

When I arrived at Jingci Nunnery, there was already an old lady who delivered the letter yesterday and someone waiting at the door, and immediately welcomed Ji Xiaotang into the nunnery.

"Madame asked me to pay more respects to the county lord, not Madame, Madame wants to see the county lord in private, and I hope the county lord can understand." The old lady told Ji Xiaotang like this.

Ji Xiaotang bowed slightly. She understood what the Qin clan meant.

The Qin family didn't want people to see her and Ji Xiaotang in contact at this time.

Ji Xiaotang first went to the mourning hall and burned the paper in front of Qin Min's spirit. At this time, there were more people accompanying Qin Min's spirit than when he first started the funeral, and there was naturally no need to talk about the female dependents, and Qi Younian's third brother rushed back from the guard house in the south to mourn for Qin Min.

The one who was responsible for receiving male guests in front of the spirit was also the third master of the Hou Mansion.

Qi Younian is not there.

Ji Xiaotang didn't ask, she knew. This must be because the Qin family knew that she was coming, and wanted to branch Qi Younian.

After completing the etiquette in front of the spirit, the Qin family personally came forward to talk to Ji Xiaotang.

“…… Please follow me to the back ashram for a while. "The Qin clan said very politely. did not show the slightest in front of people, it was she who invited Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded, and followed the Qin family to the quiet room behind him and sat down.

The Qin family didn't need the girls to serve, there was the big ~ grandmother of the Hou Mansion who personally held the tea and the fruit, and after that, the big ~ grandmother saluted Ji Xiaotang and went to the front to accompany the spirit.

Ji Xiaotang's gaze followed the big ~ grandma to the door, and then slowly retracted it.

Although the eldest ~ grandmother of the Hou Mansion is not high. But she is also the daughter of a serious scholarly family, and she is very dignified and beautiful. And it can be seen that the Qin family attaches great importance to this big~ grandmother.

Ji Xiaotang is looking at the big ~ grandma. The Qin family kept looking at her.

Qin's gaze at Ji Xiaotang was very complicated, just like when she first met Ji Xiaotang.

"First of all, I have to ask the county lord to bear with me again, so I invited the county lord to come, not because I asked the big ......," Qin said. First of all, I apologized to Ji Xiaotang.

"You're welcome, Madame. Originally, I was going to come to worship my grandmother. Ji Xiaotang called Qin Min his grandmother, and Qin didn't notice that his face moved slightly, and then let out a soft sigh.

"The county lord is the smartest and clearest person, and I don't go around in circles in front of the county lord. I want to thank the county lord for inviting him to come out and meet. As he spoke, Qin got up from his seat and bowed solemnly to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang was unexpected, slightly stunned. He also got up hurriedly and stretched out his hand to support the Qin family.

"Madame, why should you be like this!"

The Qin clan faced gentleness. Unexpectedly, he was a particularly stubborn person, although he was supported by Ji Xiaotang, he still insisted on giving Ji Xiaotang a salute, and then stood up straight.

"There is naturally a reason for this, not only me, but also the Hou Ye, the entire Mighty Hou Mansion, all thanks to the county lord."

When Qin said this, Ji Xiaotang vaguely guessed what she was going to say.

Ji Xiaotang asked the Qin clan to sit down and speak, and then sat opposite the Qin clan.

“…… Ayou didn't understand what to say to me, but he was my son, and I knew what he was thinking without him having to speak. This kid, who is said to be wise and martial arts outside, is actually the most solid-eyed child, and once he recognizes a person, he will never look back. ”

"He went to the county lord, I know, but I can't stop him. If it weren't for the county lord who persuaded him, I am afraid that at this moment, Hou Ye and I would have lost this son. The Hou Mansion has also lost his heir, so be grateful to the county lord. ”

Qi Younian didn't tell the Qin clan that he was going to take Ji Xiaotang away and fly away. But the Qin family is a mother after all, she must have found clues in Qi Younian's words and deeds, and guessed Qi Younian's plan.

But the Qin clan did not stop Qi Younian from going to Ji Xiaotang.

"Why didn't Madame stop him?" Ji Xiaotang asked softly.

Qin pondered for a moment before answering.

"I don't think the county lord will let him do that." It was a selfish decision she made from a mother. She knew the pain in Qi Younian's heart, but she didn't want Qi Younian to give up abandoning his family and leaving with Ji Xiaotang. If she stops Qi Younian, there will definitely be a very painful confrontation between mother and son.

The Qin family didn't want to do this, especially when she judged that Ji Xiaotang would not go with Qi Younian.

"Then why is Madame so sure?" Ji Xiaotang asked again.

"Though I am in the back house, I have not seen many people and things. The first time I saw the county lord, I knew that the county lord was not a person who would do such a thing. Although the county lord is a woman, he is not a person who knows how to grow up with children. Compared with Ayou, the county lord's heart is harder and more ...... Reality. ”

Ji Xiaotang's eyes narrowed slightly, and then they stretched out again. The Qin clan didn't like her, and she felt it when they first met.

"Madame is a quick talker and an honest person." Ji Xiaotang smiled. In terms of honesty, Qi Younian is very similar to the Qin family.

"I think the county lord is also more willing to hear the truth."

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang smiled again.

The Qin family doesn't like her, even if there is no Changning and no Empress Dowager Han to get in the way, the Qin family is afraid and doesn't want her to be Qi Younian's daughter-in-law. However, if Qi Younian must marry her, the Qin family will definitely not forcibly stop her.

I don't know why, knowing that the Qin family doesn't like her, Ji Xiaotang still has a good impression of the Qin family.

"I appreciate Madame's character. In any case, please believe me, I will never hurt Ayo, it has been, and it will always be. I accepted Madame's comments on me, and I just wanted to say to Madame that I was not such a person. ”

Qin looked at Ji Xiaotang and sighed slightly, but didn't say anything.

Ji Xiaotang stood up and said goodbye to the Qin family.

"Madame has said everything she wants to say, and I have accepted Madame's thanks, so I won't continue to bother Madame."

"Wait a minute." The Qin clan hurriedly stopped Ji Xiaotang.

"What else does Madame command?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"I have a request."

"Please."

"Please don't see Ayou again in the future." The Qin clan looked directly at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang's eyebrows raised slightly.

"Madame...... mean by that?"

"I know, Ayou will go to the county lord. Please the county lord, please see the county lord for the sake of a mother, and also ask the county lord for the sake of the late princess Taichang, and then ask the county lord for the sake of the entire Weiwu Hou Mansion, even if Ayou goes to find the county lord, please don't see him again. ”

When the Qin family said this, he was about to kneel down for Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang held the Qin family.

The Qin clan didn't kneel down, and couldn't help but glance at Ji Xiaotang again in surprise.

Ji Xiaotang is slender, and she really can't see that she still has this strength in her hands.

Although the men of the Mighty Marquis Mansion are all strong in martial arts, the women are all weak and slender ladies.

"I'm afraid I can't agree to this matter, Madame." Ji Xiaotang thought for a while, and then said.

Her gaze looked at Qin Clan firmly, indicating the resoluteness of her intentions.

"Why can't the county lord, as long as the county lord doesn't see Ayou, Ayou can slowly forget the county lord, and he can have his new life."

"Ayo will have his new life. Moreover, Madame should know that Ayou, even me, should not be able to stop him from coming to me. Ji Xiaotang let go of the Qin clan and walked out, "Madame, don't worry, Ayou will be fine, and the Mighty Marquis Mansion will also be fine." ”

"I only hope that Ayou's good is the good that a mother wants." Qin chased after Ji Xiaotang, she stretched out her hand, as if she wanted to pull Ji Xiaotang's sleeve, but finally stopped in mid-air. "County Lord, one day, you will also become a mother, and at that time, you will deeply understand a mother's heart for her children. County Lord, please ......"

Qin's invitation came out, and Ji Xiaotang had already walked out of the quiet room.

It's not that she doesn't understand what the Qin clan means, but she can't agree to the Qin clan. It's not that she is hard-hearted, the fate of her and Qi Younian has long been entangled, how can it be solved without meeting.

Moreover, she was not willing to ......

The conversation with the Qin family just now made Ji Xiaotang finally fully understand his heart.

The Qin family has her selfishness as a mother, and she also has her selfishness.

Ji Xiaotang walked to the door of Jingci Nunnery and met Qi Younian head-on.

Qi Younian was in a hurry, and when he saw Ji Xiaotang, he seemed to be immediately relieved, and his face showed joy at the same time.

"Xiaotang," Qi Younian stepped forward, "Did my mother invite you here, what did my mother say to you?" ”

Qi Younian obviously sensed something, worried that the Qin clan had said something to Ji Xiaotang that he shouldn't have said.

"I had a good conversation with Mrs. Hou. Ayo, you have a good mother. ”

A very nice mother.

Ji Xiaotang no longer deceived herself at the moment, she didn't like the Qin family. (To be continued......)