Chapter 8: Snow Like Jade (10)

She opened the cabinet door and saw that there were neatly hung dresses inside. There are both Chinese and Western styles, large dresses are often available, and shoes are neatly placed in the lattice below. Then open a large wardrobe, there are coats of various colors, from woolen to fur, lined up, which is spectacular. Jingyi has never seen a man's wardrobe, not to mention that it is not inferior to a woman's...... Jingyi counted the clothes with her eyes. In the end, she crossed her feet, took down the black suit hanging on the far left, turned around and hung it on the hanger, and then picked out a black coat, bow tie, scarf and hat, and after thinking about it, she went to pick out a suitable pair of boots.

I didn't want Tao Xiang to come out of the bathroom, glanced at the clothes prepared on the hanger, and looked at her again - Jing Yi got up early and changed into a set of skirts. The upper body is an emerald gown, and the lower body is a bright red horse-faced skirt. The red silk embroidered cotton shoes on her feet are wedged, which makes her figure appear tall and slender.

Tao Xiang took off his sportswear.

He only wore a white vest inside, revealing his arms with tangled muscles, and Jing Yi's face suddenly turned red.

Tao Xiao ignored her, opened his wardrobe and took out a set of robes and horse coats, looked at the pair of leather boots that Jing Yi had picked out, didn't say anything, and changed his clothes in front of her.

Jingyi wanted to avoid going out, but outside Ma Xingjian came to report again, saying that Chief of Staff Duan had asked Qishao to come to the headquarters in the morning to discuss important matters. It was inconvenient for her to go out at this time, so she simply retreated.

Tao Xiang moved very quickly, and soon he had already fastened the button under the neck of his horse coat, glanced at Jing Yi who was sitting on the edge of the bed, and said in a slightly higher voice: "Got it." As he spoke, he came in with a tent on the bed, stood on the floor, and took out the Browning pistol hidden under his pillow.

The silence is silent.

Tao Xiang put the pistol in Jing Yi's hand.

Jingyi looked up at him.

"Bullets can be asked for by Attu at any time." He turned and walked away, took the bowl of ginseng soup, took a sip and put it down, and said, "Go out for breakfast." ”

Jingyi put the pistol back under the pillow.

Before going out, Tao Xiang raised his arm and motioned for her to pull it up. Jing Yi raised his hand, put his wrist on his arm weakly, was pulled by Tao Xiang, firmly attached to his arm, and said, "Smile, we are newlyweds." ”

Jing Yi looked at the arms of the two of them clasped together like a chain, similar to the posture they had when they drank the glass of wine last night. He was kind and pleasant at this time. Once you go out, probably everyone will think that this newlywed Tao Qiye is high-spirited...... She has to cooperate well so that she won't be left behind.

Tao Xiang was very satisfied to see Jing Yi smile on his face the moment he walked out of the door.

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Two days later, Jingyi sat in her study and wrote replies to relatives and friends in person.

When the three dynasties returned to the door and Tao Xiang returned from staying at home, she was completing this task.

She didn't have many friends, the wedding was in a hurry, and when she saw the notice published in the newspaper, there were quite a few people who wrote to congratulate her. First of all, there is Zhu Dongning, who is the best with her.

Dong Ning's letter about the school was quite interesting.

Jingyi even had the illusion that the two of them were still studying together in school, which was just that they couldn't see each other during the winter vacation, so they wrote a letter to express their concern...... She read and read Dong Ning's letter.

In the letter, Dong Ning said that she plans to study in the United States next year. St. John has no Cheng Jingyi, and his attraction to her has greatly decreased.

Jingyi knew that this was of course a joke. What is rare is Dongning's understanding, and the rest is not mentioned.

"Miss, Adjutant Tu is here, and my uncle invites you back to your room." Qiu Wei came in and said.

Jingyi folded the written letter neatly and put it in the envelope.

When she came back from Cheng's house, she hadn't seen Tao Xiang. He didn't know what he was busy with for days, and he didn't even enter their bedroom. Tell the two of them about everything, and sometimes they just take their clothes and leave.

She put on a Guanyin pocket and sleeves and walked out of the study.

Back in the room, Tao Xiang was already waiting for her.

When he saw her come in, he got up and went into the inner room.

She hesitated and followed.

"I need to go back early." Tao Xiao said, taking off his coat.

Jing Yi was surprised, took his coat, looked up at him, and asked, "Which day?" ”

He said to leave early, only himself. It was originally scheduled to take a train to Taiyuan next Friday, and then take a plane from Taiyuan to Lanzhou.

"I'll leave tomorrow." Tao Xiang sat down on the south kang. Seeing that she took his clothes in and hung them up, and when she came back, she saw that he was just sitting, and did not call anyone to come in to serve, and went over and poured him a cup of hot tea with her own hands. The tea soup is rustling and fragrant. He said, "I told Atul and the pony to stay, and you and your second sister-in-law returned at the scheduled time." ”

Jingyi nodded.

"If there is anything, discuss it with the second sister-in-law." Tao Xiang said.

Jingyi nodded again.

She has no objection to this.

Yamei always brought Cersei to see her on these two nights. Yamei treats her well, and Cersei likes her very much. This way, it should not be lonely.

Although she couldn't help but feel apprehensive when she thought that she was going to a strange place, she didn't have to go with Tao Xiang, so it was okay to avoid a lot of embarrassment.

Tao Xiang saw that she agreed peacefully, and the corners of her mouth curled.

Both of them didn't say anything, they took the teacup almost at the same time, and looked out the window at the same time - an old plum plant outside the window just had a small flower bone, and now it was snowing again, and the tender yellow flower bones on the branches danced gently with the wind and snow, which was very beautiful--Jing Yi saw that Tao Xiang drank more than half of the tea in the cup, and gave Tao Xiang a cup of tea.

Tao Xiang cleared his throat, reached for the cigarette case and matches, got up and walked out.

Jingyi sat still, and through the window she saw Tao Xiang walking slowly along the porch, with his back to this side, and as he walked, he struck matches and lit cigarettes in the wind...... The plum branch covered his back. She was just about to turn her head when she saw a few people coming in at the gate of the courtyard. It seems that the housekeeper Cheng Da'an brought people to work.

Sure enough, they saw Tao Xiang stand up first, and talked for a while before going inside.

Jing Yi turned her head and motioned to Qiu Wei.

Qiu Wei went out, and after a while, she came in and replied: "Steward Cheng said that he had something to do with the young lady and uncle." He just saw his uncle outside, and his uncle said that these things should be handled by the young lady. Steward Cheng came with the gentleman from the South Paper Shop with his buddies. The young lady said a few days ago that she would bring some good paper, and they said that the young lady did not have time to go to the store to choose, so they asked the gentleman to take the young lady to look at it. If it's decided, I'll send it tomorrow. It's just that there is no lady in the store who wants it, and it can be ready in the next few days. Steward Cheng asked Miss to show it, did you let them come in and talk back? ”

"Let them come in and talk back. I happened to ask carefully. Jingyi put on a pearl skin shoulder and walked out.

Cheng Da'an took someone to invite An, and explained to Jingyi a few things he wanted to go back.

Jingyi sat down in her chair, nodding her head as she listened. The gentleman and the guy from the South Paper Shop were still waiting outside.

At this time, Tao Xiang also came in.

“…… The congratulatory gifts just received have been counted and put into the warehouse, and the detailed accounts are here, please take a look at the young lady and the aunt. Cheng Daan finally said and put a few account books on the table.

Tao Xiang nodded and sat down, not looking at the account books. But Jingyi picked it up and looked at it in a similar way, still put it back, and said, "I'll look at it again when I go back." Anything else? ”

"Yes. Outside, Mr. Chen from the Bing Kee South Paper Shop, brought paper samples to the young lady and aunt. Cheng Da'an opened the door and let Mr. Chen in. Mr. Chen lowered his head and slapped a thousand children. Cheng Da'an said: "This is our young lady and uncle, quickly take out the things you brought and show them to the young lady and aunt, and you can say anything yourself." ”

"Mr. Chen, please take a seat. Qiu Wei, take a seat. Jingyi said.

Mr. Chen hurriedly said: "Don't dare, don't dare." Let's ask the lady to take a look at the things in the store. The preparation is limited, I don't know if I can get into the eyes of the young lady......" He asked the guy behind him to step forward.

The guy carried a large baggage, untied it on the ground, and brought the thick paper sample with both hands.

Jingyi asked him to put it on the table.

Mr. Chen took advantage of her to look through the samples and explain the characteristics and advantages of the paper products one by one. He had a southern accent, and he spoke very softly and quickly, and Jing Yi looked at the paper and couldn't listen to him, but felt that the paper was all good, so he said: "Just pick a few of these things and send a few knives each, you can always use them." ”

Her delicate fingers twisted the first few kinds of paper, and Mr. Chen hurriedly asked the man to write them down, and said, "Miss is an expert in paper, and these things are treasures for small housekeeping......"

Tao Xiang picked it up, flipped through it, and asked, "Can you bring a sample of the letter?" ”

"Yes, Seventh Master." When Mr. Chen saw Tao Xiang speak, he hurriedly bowed to him, waved his hand and asked the guy to quickly take out the sample, "I don't know what kind of food is needed in the house, all the trumpets have been brought today." If the seventh master can't look down on it, the trumpet can also be made for you. ”

The guy took out two more stacks of the same letter paper samples from the cloth bag he was carrying, one for Tao Xiang and the other for Jing Yi.

Tao Xiang pointed to one of them and said, "This, make a show for me." ”

"Done! Seventh Master, please be good. Bingji's paper is second to none in the capital, and the emperor used it in the past. Just last month, a father-in-law came from Tianjin, and said......" When he said this, he saw Tao Xiang looking at him with a smile, and his heart sank, and he took the conversation, "What do you want, Seventh Master, we don't do our best." ”

Tao Xiang put the sample down, saw Jingyi looking at him, and nodded to follow her wishes.

"That's it, bother Mr. Chen. I'll have someone pick it up in the future. As for the letter, I'll have someone deliver it to the store in two days. Jingyi said gently......

"Yes, miss. These examples are here for you to use as you please. Mr. Chen said busily. Unconsciously, there was a fine bead of sweat on his forehead.

Jing Yi saw that he was nervous, a little unbearable, said a few words, and asked Cheng Da'an to take them out.

She got up and put them all together, and heard Tao Xiang ask idly, "Did you use this family's paper at home in the past?" ”

Jingyi paused, glanced back at him, and said, "No." ”

"The paper of this house is said to be in the past. Even this gentleman is very interesting. Tao Xiang said, also standing up. Jingyi didn't make a sound. He continued: "I don't eat at home in the evening. Don't wait for me. ”

Jing Yi was looking at the letter paper in her hand, nodded, and said, "Got it." ”

The room was quiet except for the beeping of the stove.

"This is ...... What words do you want to print? Jingyi asked.

She showed him a piece of letterhead—ivory, supple, light, silky with silver plum blossoms—and Tao Cheng took her hand and looked at it, but said, "Don't be tricky." ”

She took the paper and chose a light gray one to show him. But he had already walked away, leaving behind a sentence that said, "You can watch these little things." ”

She flipped through the letter samples, and still felt that the light gray one was suitable for him.

I remembered that on the barrel of his custom-made cigarettes, a few simple words were printed: Makino Custom...... She picked up a fountain pen and wrote down these words on the letterhead. After looking at it, I felt that it was not good enough, but I couldn't cross it out, so I took a pen and drew a few bamboo leaves in the lower left corner. Drawn with a tap pen, there is also a bit of toughness. She looked at it, took the letter, and put it with the silver plum blossom she had chosen......

Tao Xiang came out after changing his clothes, and Jing Yi was still packing up the papers.

She sent him to the door and said, "I'll go to Zhao's house to see Sister Wujian later." She seemed a little uncomfortable. Ming'er will go back to the south, I don't worry. You don't come back for dinner, but if my aunt stays for dinner, I'll use it there. ”

In the end, she came back from her wedding, and the unsullied physical discomfort made her a little worried.

She looked at Tao Xiang.

Tao Xiang nodded and said a greeting to my aunt for me.

He wore a black tuxedo, a stiff white shirt collar that hugged his neck, and a bow tie that was neatly tied...... Jing Yi watched. It was the first time she had seen a man who could tie her bow tie so well.

Ma Xingjian lifted his coat, Tao Xiang put it on, turned around and went out.

Jingyi stood by the door, watched him walk away, and said, "Let's go too." ”

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