217 Outing
Cui Ling couldn't help with the things in Xiling City, and she didn't want to make trouble.
Therefore, in the following days, she accompanied Aunt Su with peace of mind, hoping to make Aunt Su get better as soon as possible.
Not only did she bring her two children over, but she also often invited Su Qian and other ladies from the Hou Mansion to come over to play together.
Most of the girls of the Su family are cheerful and generous, and they have been told early on, especially Su Qiang in the second room, who is Su Wei in that room, who is not only born clean and bright, but also can speak.
The tranquility hall swept away the silence and coldness of the past, and became bright and lively.
After March, the weather in Xiling is also sunny day by day, the spring light outside is just right, the green willows gradually pull out new shoots, the plum blossoms thank the peach blossoms, and the wind and sand in the west of Xinjiang are decorated with a new one.
Su Qian clamored to go outside, "There is a peach forest in Qingguang Temple in the west of the city, which is where the peach blossoms bloom best in Xiling City. ”
She hugged Cui Ling's arm and didn't let go, "The fifth sister-in-law will help me go and plead with my grandfather, and let us go out to play for a day!" ”
Originally, the women of Xiling City did not have as many rules as Shengjing.
People like Su Qian who can't stay idle often follow their brothers and sisters to the market, go on outings, and go hunting.
But since entering the New Year, Pingxihou has not allowed the girls in the family to go out for the sake of safety.
Except for some occasions that cannot be refused, it is not even allowed to go out on the street.
Although Pingxi Hou Mansion covers a vast area and is built like a park, it is a place where you have lived for more than ten years, where will there be any novelty?
has been detained for so long, Su Qian has long been bored to death. I've been trying to get out of it.
Something inside. Su Qian didn't know what to say. But Cui Ling heard Goro say it.
She knew that the current Xiling City was a little unstable, and the city seemed to be calm, but she didn't know how many spies from the Western Regions and Turks were hidden in the Dao.
Those people waited for an opportunity, and they didn't know what Lu Dao was planning.
If you go out to go shopping and visit relatives, a large number of guards will follow, but Qingguang Temple is in the west of the city.
It's a little far......
Cui Ling was still hesitating, and the two girls in the second and third rooms of the Su family also opened their eyes expectantly, "Fifth sister-in-law." We want to go too! ”
Su Wei pouted and said, "This year's bath flower festival was canceled, and my sisters and I already felt a pity. ”
She sighed in a low voice, "Now I have to be told by my mother that I even hand over a handkerchief, and the family is so strict that I feel like I'm going to get moldy at home." ”
Cui Ling asked, "Bathing Flower Festival?" ”
Su Qiang hurriedly said, "The day after tomorrow is March 18, and it is the annual bathing flower festival in Xiling City. , This is a long time ago, I don't know which Ling Yin's wife came up with. ”
She went on to explain. "On that day, all the nobles and girls with surnames in Xiling City gathered together to try piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, riding and shooting. The elders give the lottery head, and each takes a leader. ”
Su Wei also said, "Although there are not many lottery heads, it is nothing, but it is a very face-saving thing to get the leader." ”
She said with a smile, "The year before last, Lord Xiao's daughter, chess, chess, calligraphy and painting were all capable, and she won four titles, so Mrs. Yin immediately set her for her eldest son." ”
Cui Ling knew that this so-called bathing flower festival was just like the tea party and flower party held by those noble ladies in Shengjing City, which could be blind date in disguise.
The competition of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is used to measure the talent of these noble girls, and their character is observed by the attitude of responding to reception.
She nodded, "Oh, it turns out that if you get the leader in the Flower Festival, you can win the favor of the matchmaker." ”
Su Qian snorted, "Fifth sister-in-law, you think too much!" ”
She pointed to herself, "I have been the leader of riding and archery for three consecutive years, but I have not seen the threshold of my house being broken by the matchmaker who came to propose marriage." That kind of competition, just forget it, you can't take it seriously. ”
There was indignation between the words.
is also the leader, and when people get it, they immediately have a good family, but no one cares about them.
These words caused a big laugh in the room, and Su Qiang said, "Sister Qian, don't talk nonsense, there are more Xiling men who want to ask to marry you, but grandfather is reluctant to ask you to marry low!" ”
Cui Ling also laughed, "Coriander, you are poor." ”
As she was talking, she suddenly turned to Su Jingyan and asked, "Does my little aunt want to go to Qingguang Temple in the west of the city?" I heard that the peach blossoms bloom well there, and if my little aunt is willing, then I will be cheeky and beg my uncle to let him allow us to go out. ”
Although there is some peace in Xiling City, those people should not pay attention to these women.
As long as you bring more guards, you have a bottom in your heart, but if you go out for a day, there shouldn't be any trouble, right?
Left and right, there is Shi Xiaosi with him!
Su Jingyan's expression was still a little stunned, but she could see that she understood Cui Ling's question.
She wanted to go out to see it, but she was very scared, it had been ten years, and she didn't know if the changes in the world outside the road had already been vicissitudes.
Seeing that the little aunt hesitated, Su Qian immediately climbed on her arm, "Little aunt, you agree!" ”
Seeing this, Su Qiang and Su Wei also begged, "Little aunt, let's go to enjoy the flowers together, the scenery of Qingguang Temple is good, and Su Zhai is also first-class!" ”
After a pleading, sure enough, Su Jingyan nodded slowly, "Go." ”
Cui Ling's eyes burst out with a look of surprise, this was the first time Aunt Su had spoken.
Although it is just a simple word, as long as she opens her mouth, she will be able to speak words and sentences in the future, and she will slowly resume normal communication.
She hurriedly said happily, "Okay, then I'll go and intercede later!" ”
Pingxihou was naturally willing to learn the news, Su Jingyan's recent situation has been very improving, and he has seen it in his eyes.
The former crazy daughter was willing to go out, and this alone surprised him.
He immediately beckoned his subordinates over and ordered, "Tomorrow, a few young ladies in the mansion are going to Qingguang Temple, you go over there to prepare first, and then send someone to follow to protect you, and the safety of the ladies will be handed over to you." ”
The subordinate was ordered.
Shizi said with a smile, "Coriander has pestered me for a long time to go out, and this idea must have come from her." Father, you're approving it. That kid must be happy. ”
He muttered quietly. "Originally, if the matter outside is not resolved for a day, will the children not be allowed to go out for a day? It's not those ladies in Shengjing City who don't go out of the door, and our children can't be idle. ”
Pingxihou glared at him, "If you want to say something to me in the future, be louder." If you don't want me to know the truth, then ask for gender. ”
He snorted coldly, "I still hear such a small mutter." What is this? ”
Su Shizi was immediately silent, standing straight and stiff, not daring to say a word.
The next morning, before dawn, Cui Ling got up and prepared the pastries herself.
When Gorou woke up and saw that there was no wife on the bed, he sighed and got up to look for her in the kitchen, and as soon as he stepped into the door, he saw the woman in a simple spring shirt who was busy kneading dough.
There was no one else in the kitchen, except for a mother-in-law who was making a fire, only Mu Hibiscus was helping Cui Ling.
He hurried forward. Asked softly, "Why didn't you call Master Liu?" ”
Cui Ling said with a smile. "I had the idea of making some pastries to bring with me, but I didn't tell Master Liu in advance yesterday, and I was embarrassed to wake him up so early."
She rubbed the dumplings and said, "It's just a little thing, and it's nothing for me to come by myself." You go wash up first, and you'll be fine soon, and then go to the yamen after eating at home today." ”
Gorou smiled, "Do you want my help?" ”
He didn't seem to expect to get Cui Ling's answer, so he went to fetch water and clean his hands as he spoke, and then rolled up his sleeves and began to join the dough kneading team.
Cui Ling's face was slightly red, and he whispered, "Hey, we're here to be guests in someone's house, you don't have to do this, right?" ”
The mother-in-law who burned the fire was from the Pingxi Hou Mansion, and she was looking at the young couple with a surprised face.
Although Xiling Castle is open to the people, aristocratic men don't enter the kitchen, but Gorou kneads the dough so naturally, it's no wonder that people don't feel surprised.
Gorou leaned into Cui Ling's ear, "What are you afraid of?" The subordinates of the Hou Mansion did not have such broken mouths. Besides, what if you say it? We are husband and wife, isn't love supposed to be? ”
He smiled and said, "I'll go to the yamen later, and if it's okay, I'll go to the Qingguang Temple to find you." ”
lured her to Xiling under the guise of enjoying the mountains and rivers, but she hadn't been out for two or three months, and he felt a little guilty.
With Gorou's help, the snacks were quickly ready, Cui Ling carefully put them in the steamer, told Hibiscus to watch here, and followed Gorou back to the room.
At this time, the sky had just opened, and the young couple kept warm for a while before washing and changing.
Cui Ling sent Gorou out, explained a few words to the nurse, and then went out.
She personally went to Tranquility Xuan to pick out a refreshing dress for Aunt Su, and dressed her up in powder.
In the bronze mirror, a shadowy figure was revealed, although it looked a little thin, but her face looked much better, and with a suitable spring shirt, Aunt Su looked much younger.
Cui Ling said with a smile, "When we go out today, my little aunt will follow me, don't worry, don't be afraid, I will always pull you." ”
Su Jingyan's steps were very hesitant, but she was finally willing to take the first step.
At the second gate, Su Qian and Su Qiang and Su Wei sisters have been waiting for a long time.
Su Qian saw Su Jingyan and said in surprise, "Little aunt, you are in much better spirits after dressing up today, this blush is a good color, it matches you very well!" However, it always felt like something was missing. ”
She thought about it, then plucked a budding magnolia flower from a nearby tree and gently put it on Su Jingyan's bun. Then he clapped his hands and laughed, "That's right!" ”
Cui Ling said with a smile, "Okay, okay, I heard that the road to Qingguang Temple is not close, and it will be too late if you don't leave!" ”
She and Su Jingyan took a carriage, the three sisters of the Su family took another carriage, and there were some mothers-in-law and girls following behind.
Cui Ling felt that there should be no problem with the safety of this road.
However, on the corner of the street outside the Pingxi Hou Mansion, a man in green cloth saw the carriage coming out of the Pingxi Hou Mansion, his eyes narrowed, and then he turned around and disappeared around the corner. (To be continued......)
PS: I recommend the new book "Wife Jiao" painted by the fourth sister-in-law Su Zi, ISBN: 3175197, there is a through train on my book page! Although it is very thin, it is worth fattening and it looks good! The following is the synopsis: It takes a lot of courage to survive in a strange time and space with the secret of birth, and before she is sure of it, Ruan Yan just wants to be a small flower farmer quietly. But what trouble is coming one after another? first attracted the attention of the powerful, and the handsome neighbor who was not right did not forget to oppose her at all times. Although she likes to raise flowers, she has no interest in evil peach blossoms at all! Ruan Yan: Do you say that the flowers are beautiful or am I beautiful? A handsome pot: Hua Jiao is not as good as my wife!