Chapter 8: Pink Del (2)
Ask for a commuter pass
Ji Xiaolian hurried to Qianhua Hall, and as soon as she saw Mrs. Ji, she couldn't hold back any longer, and rushed to Mrs. Ji's side to tell her about the grievances she had suffered in Xuanhua Hall.
“…… Why, how can there be such a person! It's completely unreasonable! ”
Mrs. Ji listened to it, and she also had a headache for Mrs. Ji.
"You now know that what my mother said is true."
Mrs. Ji actually didn't serve in front of Mrs. Ji, so she didn't directly suffer from Mrs. Ji's anger, but she and her aunt had inquired about Mrs. Ji, and through Mr. Ji, she had several indirect confrontations with Mrs. Ji, and she looked down on Mrs. Ji.
Coupled with some of her exaggerations and embellishments, what she said is quite consistent with the actual situation of Mrs. Ji.
Complaining about Mrs. Ji who is far away in Qingyuan in the capital is completely different from really facing Mrs. Ji.
"This is Xiucai meeting soldiers, and it is unreasonable." It's really difficult to deal with the mother-in-law who spills at every turn, and doesn't play cards according to the rules at all.
"You're going to get me in trouble." Mrs. Ji had a headache, and she really couldn't help but go to Mrs. Ji's side to agree, so she had to cheer up and take Ji Xiaolian to Xuanhuatang.
Although Mrs. Ji was not very pleasant, she didn't lose her temper when she saw Mrs. Ji, which made both Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaolian breathe a sigh of relief at the same time.
"Xiaolian is young after all, I didn't hear what she said clearly, please ask the eldest lady to tell me again." Mrs. Ji said to Mrs. Ji, and her attitude was very peaceful and restrained.
Such an attitude was welcomed by Mrs. Ji, but the content of the words made Mrs. Ji secretly bitter in her heart.
She didn't show up. Instead, let Ji Xiaolian say that this is the way back for her. If there is really something going on with such an arrangement, she will shirk it. Ji Xiaolian is also a child after all.
Now unless you deny Ji Xiaolian's words. Otherwise, the responsibility for this matter will fall on her.
But she can't just dismantle her daughter's platform, not to mention that she secretly hopes to suppress these people from Qingyuan.
Mrs. Ji had to say this and this again.
Hearing that what Mrs. Ji said was consistent with what Ji Xiaolian said, Mrs. Ji sighed.
"Big lady, do you want to go?"
"It's up to the old lady to do this...... and the second wife. Mrs. Ji said with a smile. Mrs. Ji can just say she can't go regardless of the consequences, but the second wife won't do this. So Mrs. Ji specially brought Mrs. Ji with her when she spoke.
"You don't have to ask her about it. My wife doesn't understand either. Big lady, you go. Let Xiaotang go. You said that the child would be wronged, and if you don't want the child to go, then don't want her to go. Old Mrs. Ji said simply.
Mrs. Ji not only has a headache now. Her teeth seemed to ache too.
If Sappo's arrogant country mother-in-law is difficult to deal with, then in addition to Sapo, the outrageous country mother-in-law who suddenly has the wisdom of a long-lived house is simply invincible!
Otherwise, forget it. She could wait for a better opportunity. Mrs. Ji retreated in her heart.
But looking at Ji Xiaolian's refusal to rest, she had to grit her teeth secretly.
"Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun'en. The princess personally sent someone to invite, we are courtiers, and if we don't go, we will not obey the decree. Fortunately, Xiaotang is smart, even in front of the princess, she will not be rude. Mrs. Ji said implicitly.
"What do you mean, do you want Xiaotang to go?" Mrs. Ji didn't allow Mrs. Ji to play tricks, and asked very directly.
"Oh...... If not. It's ......"
"I ask you, don't you say anything to me. Do you want Xiaotang to go or not. You only told me to go, or not to go, I am not as literate as you, you say so many words, is it to stun me, what kind of idea do you have! ”
Mrs. Ji said it tactfully, but she couldn't stand Mrs. Ji's direct question, and after a few times, Mrs. Ji showed impatience. Mrs. Ji also knows that if this continues, it will definitely make people suspicious.
"Go, still have to go." Mrs. Ji was so helpless that she could only say stubbornly.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. But if Xiaotang suffers any grievances, I will only talk to you! Mrs. Ji immediately said, and did not mention the words of letting Ji Xiaolian take care of Ji Xiaotang.
"Old lady......" Mrs. Ji was about to defend a few words.
Mrs. Ji refused to listen to her at all, and only told her to go and arrange everything properly, but if there was anything wrong, it was that she had bad intentions and was not in a good position.
Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaolian and left Xuanhua Hall in her heart.
Ji Xiaolian's face was not much better. Even if she was sure that Ji Xiaotang would go with her, she didn't seem to be happy at all.
Xuanhuatang went to the room, and Ji Xiaotang smiled at the corner of his mouth. I have to say that it feels really good to be favored by Mrs. Ji.
"Go and go, if anyone makes you wronged, come back and tell me, I will settle accounts with the eldest wife!" Mrs. Ji instructed Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang smiled.
Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaolian arranged it like this, obviously with confidence in their hearts. The grievances that can be said are actually not grievances. There are still many grievances that are unspeakable. In the inner courtyard of the deep house, there is no shortage of "talents" who are good at giving people such grievances.
Compared with these people, Mrs. Ji's temperament sometimes seems a little cute.
She believes that no matter whether she is justified or not, as long as she is unhappy and tells Mrs. Ji, Mrs. Ji can show Mrs. Ji the color.
However, out of the gate of Xinhuatang, Mrs. Ji couldn't help her.
"Grandmother said so, I can go to this world." Thinking so, Ji Xiaotang still said with a smile.
Mrs. Ji was very proud and laughed too.
"Xiaotang, if you are embarrassed......" Second Mrs. Ji obviously knows more about things outside than Old Mrs. Ji.
Ji Xiaotang didn't feel embarrassed, but he didn't want to go. However, things have developed to this point, and she can only go through it once.
"Mother, don't worry." Ji Xiaotang comforted Mrs. Ji.
She has passed through many winds and waves safely, but it is just a battle of a few little girls. She really didn't take it to heart.
Just because you don't take it to heart doesn't mean you don't have to be prepared.
Ji Xiaotang returned to Yanhua Hall and thought about it for a while. I took two books from the study, and when I inquired that Grandma Ji was at home, I went to Fanghuatang.
Fanghuatang is in the fifth entry of the middle road, and the layout of the courtyard is similar to that of Yanhuatang, knowing that Ji Xiaotang is coming, Ji's grandmother Yang and the girls personally greeted her.
"I was about to talk to the third sister when the third sister came."
"I should have come to see my sister-in-law."
The two sisters-in-law went up the steps. I went to the upper house and sat down.
Ji Xiaotang gave the two volumes of poetry he brought to Yang. Yang took it, flipped through the two pages, and his face showed joy. Obviously very fond of these two books.
“…… I haven't seen it, and when your eldest brother comes back, I'll ask him to go to the book market to help me find it. If not, please ask Xiaotang to lend me some time. Wait until I transcribe it......"
Ji Xiaotang smiled: "Sister-in-law, why bother so much." These two volumes were originally given to my sister-in-law. ”
"How does this work?" Yang was happy and a little embarrassed. In Yang's heart, there is nothing more precious than a rare collection. Although the two volumes of poetry collected by Ji Xiaotang are both poems of modern people, they are not available on the market. She knew that this must be a collection of books painstakingly collected by Second Master Ji.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry, although this book is out of print, I still have two sets there."
Yang listened to Ji Xiaotang say this. He happily accepted the book, and then went back to the back room. took a set of four-volume "Tang Poetry Brocade", which was exactly what she said she would give to Ji Xiaotang.
On each volume of "Decoration Brocade", there is also the seal of Yang Gelao. Ji Xiaotang immediately realized the value of this set of books.
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Ji Xiaotang accepted it generously.
can get Ji Xiaotang to come in person, and the Yang family naturally pulled her to talk about poetry.
Ji Xiaotang didn't mind talking about poetry with Yang, but she came at this time, and there were other more important things, because the topic naturally led to the female dependents in Beijing who were good at writing poetry.
Yang mentioned Princess Changning. Ji Xiaotang immediately seized this opportunity.
"The princess sent a post to the eldest sister, and the eldest sister said that the princess also sent someone to ask me to go too. I had to go, but I didn't know what to do. My sister-in-law has been in Beijing for a long time, and I asked my sister-in-law to teach me. ”
Because he found that Yang's temperament was completely different from Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaolian, Ji Xiaotang did not beat around the bush with her, but told her bluntly.
"The princess sent someone to invite Xiaotang to the tea party, when did it happen, why didn't I know?" Yang apparently didn't know the news yet. 、
Ji Xiaotang didn't delve into this, but just roughly explained the situation.
"Oh." Yang nodded, but didn't think deeply.
"Although I have been in Beijing since I was a child, I am a few years older than Princess Changning, so I don't have much contact." Yang told Ji Xiaotang. She doesn't have much contact with Princess Changning, and the age gap is still secondary, mainly because of her different temperaments. Changning didn't like Yang very much, and secretly said that Yang was a nerd, but whenever there was a party, he rarely invited Yang to participate.
Princess Changning has an outgoing personality and is very active in the circle of celebrities in Beijing.
According to Yang's knowledge, since Princess Changning was married, she often posted posts to invite celebrities in Beijing to gather, and once held poetry meetings, flowers, tea parties, etc.
There are always several times a year when such gatherings are held, and the location is uncertain. The most formal is held in the palace, followed by the mansions or courtyards of the princes in Beijing.
This tea party is not in the palace, nor in the mansion of any family, but in the Deyue Tower.
Deyue Tower is the most famous teahouse in the capital, and it is also one of the favorite places of Princess Changning.
Such a tea party often does not compete in poetry, but just gathers in one place to drink tea and talk.
“…… Even so, I don't dare to be careless. My sister-in-law taught me, but what do I need to care about carefully? Ji Xiaotang saw that Yang said clearly, so he asked again.
"What taboo is Xiaotang afraid of committing and offending anyone?" Yang asked.
"Sister-in-law, I'm new here. I'm just going to do it myself, but when I go out, I represent more than just myself. ”
"Xiaotang, you're right." She is not very good at these. Fortunately, before she left the cabinet, she also went out to some extent, but she heard a lot from her mother and aunts at home, and even her grandfather Yang Ge Lao also mentioned her a few words.
"Xiaolian goes out and walks a lot. You go out with Xiaolian, and you only listen to Xiaolian, and Xiaolian will naturally take care of you. ”
"Of course, it depends on the big sister. I know a little more. Just let the big sister worry less. Besides, I'm afraid that my big sister will have a lot of things to do and won't have time to take care of me. ”
Yang felt that Ji Xiaotang was delicate. and is very considerate of others, and has a better impression of Ji Xiaotang. She didn't hide her secrets, so she told Ji Xiaotang everything she knew.
With Yang's temperament, he is not the best person to ask about such a thing. But in Xinhuatang, Yang is the best person Ji Xiaotang can ask for help. Moreover, Ji Xiaotang also took into account Yang's family background.
Even if Yang doesn't care about this. With her family background, she will know more than ordinary people.
Ji Xiaotang is very confident in the Yang family, and the Yang family has indeed lived up to her.
Ji Xiaotang returned satisfied.
In the evening, Master Ji Er came back from outside. I knew that Ji Xiaotang was going to Princess Changning's tea party.
"Princess Changning sent someone to call Xiaotang?" Second Master Ji was surprised.
"That's what the eldest lady said." Mrs. Ji said.
Second Master Ji pondered for a moment: "Xiaotang wants to go, let's go." His thoughts were simpler than that of Mrs. Ji's, because he felt that Ji Xiaotang had worried too much about family affairs, and now he went to get to know girls of the same age in the capital. It's a normal life for a girl.
Ji Xiaotang guessed what Ji Er's mind was thinking. didn't bother to correct it, just asked Second Master Ji how things were going on outside today, and if he had seen Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen entered Beijing, and he was busier than when he was in Qingyuan. Although Second Master Ji handed over the post, he didn't see Qin Zhen. Qin Zhen only sent someone to send a message to Second Master Ji and asked Second Master Ji to see him again in three days.
Many things, before entering Beijing, they had already talked to Qin Zhen. Except for worrying about Xie Huaijin, other things are not in a hurry.
"Today, the eldest brother led me to meet the old ...... Yang Ge"
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Ji Xiaotang is going out to attend the princess's tea party. Mrs. Ji got up early in the morning and came to Yanhua Hall.
"Why did my mother come here so early. With my grandmother helping me cook, my mother really doesn't need to worry. Ji Xiaotang had almost cleaned up, so he welcomed Mrs. Ji into the house to talk.
Mrs. Ji looked Ji Xiaotang up and down.
Ji Xiaotang is wearing a goose-yellow cross-collared midshirt today, with a red gold beaded buckle, a lake-colored silk narrow-fitting gray squirrel skin jacket on the outside, and a lake-colored gray squirrel skin skirt below.
is dressed in a dignified and elegant manner, which makes Ji Xiaotang's face and eyebrows picturesque.
"Isn't it easier to decorate?" Mrs. Ji Er muttered to herself.
"This is something I decided with my grandmother." Ji Xiaotang said that she went to the tea party this time, not to compete with others.
Saying this, Mama Cheng and Xiu'er had already tied Ji Xiaotang's head with a small flower crown adorned with white jade beads. This is one of the more popular outfits among girls who have not left the cabinet in Kyochu.
Yang said so, Ji Xiaolian was dressed like this, and the little girls who were sent by Ji Xiaotang to investigate came back and reported it like this.
Not to mention anything else, the decoration on this head is very much in line with Ji Xiaotang's mind, she doesn't like to wear a lot of jewelry on her head.
It was not early, Mama Cheng came over with a big hair cloak with cyan flowers, and Mrs. Ji took it and put it on Ji Xiaotang herself.
Ji Xiaotang went out this time, and he brought Mama Cheng, Jin'er, Xiu'er, as well as Cui'er and Yao'er.
"Xiaotang entered Beijing for the first time, and she saw the princess again, so please bother more." Mrs. Ji Er instructed Mama Cheng.
came all the way to meet Mrs. Ji and Second Master Ji, and Ji Xiaotang came to Qianhua Hall.
Ji Xiaolian was already waiting in Qianhua Hall, and the Yang family was also there.
Seeing Ji Xiaotang, everyone in Qianhuatang couldn't help but light up.
Usually does not decorate, Ji Xiaotang is already beautiful and dazzling, but now under the seemingly simple but delicate dress, Ji Xiaotang is like a celestial.
When Ji Xiaolian saw Ji Xiaotang, she suddenly regretted it.
Perhaps, she shouldn't have tried her best to bring Ji Xiaotang with her.
However, no matter what everyone thought at this time, the carriage and servants outside had already been prepared, and Mrs. Ji instructed Ji Xiaolian and Ji Xiaotang a few words, and then sent the two sisters to sit in the carriage, came out of the east corner gate, and went straight to Deyue Tower.
Downstairs in Deyue, Ji Xiaotang got out of the carriage with Ji Xiaolian, and was immediately led upstairs.
Princess Changning's tea party is located on the third floor of Deyue Building.
On the third floor, Ji Xiaotang heard the ringing bell and the sound of the warbler.
Princess Changning and the others had already arrived first.
"I'm too late, guilty of sin!" Ji Xiaolian's face was full of spring breeze, leaving Ji Xiaotang and walking quickly towards Princess Changning.
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