Chapter 55: Chen's Mansion
Chen Yuanqing didn't stay long and left soon.
Zou asked curiously: "This brother Ji is the son of Grand Master Chen!" I heard that this eldest son Chen is a concubine, but he is quite favored by An Guogong. Even the second son's first birthday banquet was so lively. ”
Xiao Zou said with a smile: "Although Chen Yuanbai is a concubine, after all, he is the eldest son of An Guogong. The second son of Chen stayed in the barracks all the year round and rarely returned home, and it was inevitable that An Guogong would pay special attention to his eldest son. ”
The more important reason is that Chen Yuanbai has already married a wife, and Yuan's belly is angry again, and he gave birth to two sons in a row. The status of the Anguo government has risen.
Ji Yu interjected with a smile: "The eldest aunt deliberately made Brother Ji'er's first birthday banquet more lively, probably because she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to see the second cousin." When the time comes, I don't know how many women will lead the girl in the boudoir to the door, it must be very lively. ”
When it came to this, even Xiao Zou was moved. It's a pity that Ji Yu is too young, even if the age is right, Duchess An Guo may not be compatible with Ji Yu.
is Chen Yuanqing, whose appearance and age are very suitable. This visit is just to explore Dow's tone
Xiao Zou secretly calculated, and inevitably told Ji Yu again: "This time I will take you to Anguo Mansion as a guest, don't be reckless." If you make a joke in the Anguo Mansion, you will never want to step out of the house in the future. ”
Ji Yu rarely didn't talk back, and obediently responded.
It is rare to have the opportunity to be a guest at the Anguo Mansion, and she must leave a good impression on Chen Yuanqing's mother!!
Zou was very relieved of Xu Jinyu, and only advised: "When the time comes, you will follow Sister Yu and Sister Yu." ”
Xu Jinyu snorted, but had her own ideas in her heart.
Now that she has made up her mind to alienate Chen Yuanqing, she has to be ruthless and let Chen Yuanqing break off her thoughts about her earlier. lest Chen Yuanqing fall deeper and deeper like in his previous life and be unable to extricate himself.
This time she went to Anguo Mansion, she wanted to find an opportunity to meet Chen Yuanqing in private
Two days passed in a flash.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day of Brother Ji'er's first birthday.
Anguo Mansion is located in Xuanhuafang, about half an hour away. The two sisters of the Xiao Zou family rode in the same carriage, and Xu Jinyu followed Ji Yu and Ji Yu in the second car. Ji Ze rode a horse today, and Xu Zheng also rode a maroon horse.
The martial arts of the Great Yan Dynasty is strong, and it goes without saying that the children of the noble have practiced martial arts since they were young, even the scholars who study and take the imperial examination will also practice some fists and feet, one to strengthen the body, and the other to defend themselves. Horseback riding is the most popular way for men to travel nowadays.
Xu Zhengqin is proficient in chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs, but his riding skills are mediocre. I specially picked a tame mare today. Hurried parallel to the carriage.
The curtain of the car was lifted to reveal a familiar face: "Big brother, are you used to riding this horse?" If you are not used to it, don't be reckless, the carriage is very spacious. ”
Xu Zheng smiled: "Don't worry, this mare is very tame, I am not used to riding it." ”
Xu Jinyu saw Xu Zheng's relaxed appearance, so she relieved herself and lowered the curtain.
Ji Yu smiled and quipped: "The relationship between you two brothers and sisters is really good." "Of course, brothers and sisters are close, but it is really rare to be as close as Xu Jinyu and Xu Zheng.
Xu Jinyu pursed her lips and smiled: "Our brother and sister grew up together since childhood, and followed our father to read, learn to play, play the piano and paint, accompany each other day and night, and of course the relationship is deep. ”
Xu Zheng has always loved her, protected her everywhere, and was willing to do anything for her. She did the same with Xu Zheng.
Ji Yu sighed enviously: "Others look at the scenery of Weining Hou's Mansion, but in fact, I am not as good as you." Your father died young, but your mother and brother love you. I have been without a mother since I was a child, and my father was too busy to take care of me, and later went to the border to guard. It's been eight or nine years. My eldest brother is also very busy, and I haven't seen him once in ten days and a half months. Only the sister-in-law is really kind."
Gu's voice and smile are still in her mind, but she has gone forever and will never come back.
Ji Yu's eyes suddenly turned red and she twisted her head to the side.
Thinking of the Gu family, Xu Jinyu's heart was also gloomy, and she thought silently in her heart.
Gu Shi, you can be reincarnated under the Nine Springs with peace of mind! I will avenge your revenge
Half an hour later, the Anguo Mansion arrived.
Horse-drawn carriages lined up outside the door. Judging from the signs on the carriages, almost all of them are people with heads and faces in the capital. Not surprisingly, every lady with a full head of pearls is surrounded by one or two daughters of the boudoir who are outstanding.
Xu Jinyu lifted the curtain and glanced out, and couldn't help but laugh dumbly.
Where is it like Brother Ji's first birthday banquet today, it is clearly the blind date banquet of Chen Ergongzi!
It's a pity that the hard work of Duchess An Guo is probably going to be in vain. Chen Yuanzhao never married a wife in his previous life, and he was still alone until his death.
It's strange to say. Why does such a handsome, outstanding and powerful man never get close to women? Even refusing to marry a wife and have children to carry on the lineage?
I guess there's something wrong with that
When Xu Jinyu realized what she was thinking, her cheeks flushed slightly. Busy gathering his mind and waving away the thoughts that should not be in his mind.
Whether Chen Yuanzhao has a "problem" or any "problem" has nothing to do with her!
Ji Yu's voice suddenly sounded in her ears: "Cousin Jin, what are you thinking, why did you suddenly blush?" ”
Xu Jinyu pretended to be calm and responded: "I have probably been sitting in the car for a long time, and it is a little stuffy." ”
Ji Yu didn't doubt him, and also complained: "I also feel stuffy." However, there are too many guests from the Anguo Mansion today, and there are several carriages in front of them. We still have to wait! ”
Xu Jinyu echoed a few words in her mouth, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. Fortunately, Ji Yu coped with it and didn't get to the bottom of it. If someone knew what she was thinking just now, it would be a shame to die
The Anguo Mansion opened the main gate, and Chen Yuanbai and his wife greeted the guests in person.
Chen Yuanqing stood beside Chen Yuanbai, accompanying the guests while looking around, as if looking for something.
Chen Yuanbai saw his unyielding appearance out of the corner of his eyes, and joked: "Yuanqing, which girl are you waiting for?" ”
Of course, Chen Yuanqing would not admit it, and immediately denied it: "No, big brother, don't talk nonsense." ”
Chen Yuanbai glanced at Chen Yuanqing meaningfully. These days, Chen Yuanqing always runs to the Weining Marquis Mansion as if he has lost his soul. He thought he was acting in a hidden way, but in fact, everyone had already noticed it.
Calculating, Chen Yuanqing has also reached the age of Fang Mu Shaoai, and it is not surprising which girl he admires. What is curious is that I don't know which lady in the Weining Hou Mansion he likes
Before he finished thinking about it, he saw that Chen Yuanqing's spirits were lifted and his eyes lit up.
Chen Yuanbai looked at Chen Yuanqing's gaze with interest.
Sure enough, it was someone from the Weining Marquis Mansion. Ji Yu is about to get married, so you can leave it alone. The other two girls are at the age of flowers, Ji Yu is pretty and lovely, revealing a bit of heroism. The Xu family's cousin is beautiful and quiet, with a gentle temperament.
Which one will Chen Yuanqing's sweetheart be?
Chen Yuanbai smiled and greeted everyone in the Weining Hou Mansion one by one. I only heard Chen Yuanqing's slightly excited and excited voice: "Cousin Jin, you are finally here." I've been standing at the gate and waiting for you for most of the morning. ”
It turned out to be Xu Jinyu!
Chen Yuanbai's expression remained unchanged, but he was a little disappreciative in his heart.
Although Ji Yu is from the stepfamily, she is a serious daughter of the Hou Mansion, and she is a good match for Chen Yuanqing. This Xu Jinyu, who lost his father early, came to Xiao Zou with his mother. With such a family background, it is impossible for the arrogant second aunt to look at it. Chen Yuanqing's affection is destined to end in nothing
In the face of Chen Yuanqing's enthusiasm and excitement, Xu Jinyu's reaction was much calmer, and she only smiled lightly and nodded, and then looked away.
Calm almost cold.
Chen Yuanqing, who was immersed in excitement, didn't notice Xu Jinyu's indifference and estrangement, and said with a smile to himself: "Cousin Jin, I will lead you into the mansion." ”
Xu Jinyu raised her eyes and responded politely: "I can just enter the house with my aunt and them, and I don't have to bother Cousin Yuanqing." ”
"Don't bother, the visitor is a guest, and I, as the host, should greet me." The smile on Chen Yuanqing's face was brighter and more dazzling than the sun.
Don't be soft-hearted!
Xu Jinyu secretly admonished herself. Since he decided to break his thoughts, he must be ruthless to the end. Constant interruption is the greatest cruelty to Chen Yuanqing.
Xu Jinyu replied lightly: "There are many guests in your mansion today, if Cousin Yuanqing greets them one by one, where can he be busy." Still don't bother. ”
As he spoke, he lowered his head and never looked at Chen Yuanqing again.
No matter how sluggish Chen Yuanqing was, he also noticed Xu Jinyu's coldness and alienation, and couldn't help but be stunned.
Did he do something wrong? Why did she suddenly ignore him?
It must be because Xu Zheng is on the side. Xu Jinyu was too familiar with it in front of her brother. It must be so!
Chen Yuanqing thought he had figured out the reason, and quickly cheered up again. I secretly thought about finding an opportunity today, it was best to see Xu Jinyu in private and tell her my feelings
Xu Jinyu followed Xiao Zou and others into the Anguo Mansion.
In his previous life, after Xu Jinyu married Ji Ze, he came to the Anguo Mansion twice.
The Anguo Mansion is still the same as in memory, full of the unique heritage of the century-old noble family. Even the roads in the house are more elaborate than those of other people's. All the bricks used are made by the official kiln. The maids and maids who come and go are all handsome and polite.
The Weining Marquis Mansion is already a top noble mansion, but it is still slightly inferior to the Anguo Mansion.
The crowd soon arrived at the Shi'an Hall.
There are really a lot of guests who come to congratulate them, and they are full of all kinds of young girls. or bright or delicate, soft or dignified, not to mention men, even Xu Jinyu is dazzled.
At this moment, a mother and daughter not far away, when they saw the Weining Marquis Mansion and his party, their eyes lit up and they walked forward hand in hand. R1152