Du Qiutong came at a really good time, at this moment, Tan Wenshi has not gone far, and Xiao Jingyuan and Gu Xuesong, the two noble sons, have not yet walked out of Huacai Garden.

Du Qiutong's eyes were like a pool of clear water, and she glanced over and glanced at Tan Wenshi, the most silent and moving, and Tan Wenshi only nodded and left, her eyes turned a few times on the faces of the two noble sons, and then her face turned red and she hung her head silently.

She was dressed in an embroidered blouse full of azaleas, covered with an emerald green Tianxiangluo skirt, and tied a waist seal with gold silk soft smoke Luo to sway as she walked. It must have been bought for her by Tan Wenshi.

I saw her sideburns hanging low, obliquely inserting a jasper and phoenix hairpin, the wind bun showing her sideburns, lightly sweeping her eyebrows, her eyes were full of spring, and she was standing at the door with a smile, her skin was brighter than snow, she was really like a pearl and faint, beautiful jade was shining, and there was a faint and moving kindness and weakness between her eyebrows.

Du Qiutong was obviously dressed up seriously. Before Ning Yongda's new funeral, Du Qiutong came once, and he was dressed very elegantly at that time, and now Ning Yongda has just come out of the tail seven, Ningxia Qing naturally wants to wear linen and filial piety in plain clothes, and Du Qiutong is so carefully dressed, it is inevitable that he will be more careful than Ningxia Qing.

Ning Ningqing didn't bother to pay attention to her little thoughts, and asked lightly: "Since you are about to leave the cabinet, why don't you stay at home and come to me?" What if you are talked about by others? ”

Du Qiutong said very sincerely: "It's a trivial matter for me to leave the cabinet, and the opening of my cousin's shop is a big thing, I have to come to congratulate my cousin in person no matter what, even if others say something, I don't care." ”

Ning Xia Qing tugged at the corners of her mouth slightly, turned her head to look at Cuiyu, the master and servant glanced at each other with understanding, and Ning Ningqing ordered: "Cuiyu, take the cousin girl to the courtyard." ”

Cuiyu answered, and Du Qiutong hurriedly said: "Cousin and Cuiyu are so busy, how can they still work for Cuiyu to serve me?" Cousin, don't worry about me, but cousin, if there is anything you need help in your shop, I'll help you do something, whether it's to get goods or entertain guests, I will help you with anything I can. ”

Ning Xia Qing was stunned, her heart instantly understood a little, lowered her head slightly, showed a meaningful smile, when she raised her eyes, she met the eyes of Xiao Jingyuan and Gu Xuesong, the two of them were signaling goodbye to her eyes, she also smiled at the two of them and said goodbye, the two were about to leave, and at this moment, someone suddenly came.

The man's charm came out of his bones through the skin, and his eyes, nose, lips and teeth were the best of the best. A pair of eyes sparkled with water, looking forward to it, swept towards the men as if nothing. The red girdle around the man's waist was swaying as he walked.

Ning Xia Qing noticed that although Gu Xuesong who walked out of the gate of Huacai Garden did not have any unusual expression, she didn't know why, she just felt that Gu Xuesong was lost and depressed like just now, and the chess viewer behind Gu Xuesong also looked at Gu Xuesong with a worried face. Ning Xia Qing saw all this in his eyes and couldn't help frowning slightly.

Zhao Xiang'e led a few Wan Yanfang's sisters swaying in, Ning Xia Qing just smiled slightly, and politely greeted "What material do the guest officers want", Zhao Xiang'e just nodded and didn't reply, still pulling her sisters to choose together, looking the same as ordinary guest officers and shopkeepers.

Zhao Xiang'e's long black hair was coiled into a bun, the jade hairpin was loosely hairpinned, and then a branch of gold was inserted, and the long beads trembled and hung down, swaying between her temples, making her particularly lazy and calm.

When picking up the materials with the other sisters, she pursed her lips, and she looked like a danguo, her slender jade fingers turned between the materials, and the coral chain and red jade bracelet on her wrist made a clanging sound.

A few sisters muttered something, and then let out a sneering low laugh, and one of them, dressed in a bright yellow Luo skirt and tied with an emerald ribbon, asked in a coquettish voice: "By the way, didn't Xue Gongzi invite us here and say that he would give us a few picks?" What about Xue Gongzi? Why hasn't it arrived yet? ”

Another sister wearing a water-red emerald cigarette shirt and a green skirt with scattered flowers and mist under her quipped: "What are you anxious about? So who is Xue Gongzi? Are you still afraid that Xue Gongzi will break his promise? Xue Gongzi's money bag is enough, you just have to pick whatever you want, it doesn't matter if it's expensive or cheap, Xue Gongzi will definitely not be ambiguous when he pays the silver! ”

A sister with a long cigarette Luo Zi light silk on her arm and a thin waist like a willow tied with a crimson brocade belt echoed: "That's right! Why has Xue Gongzi ever been stingy with us? Then he called Ah Zheng, and unceremoniously pointed to a horse from the south called Yunjin with gold and silver makeup and said, "Bring that one over and show it to me!" ”

Ah Zheng went to get it as he said, and at this moment, a heroic voice sounded from outside the gate of Huacaiyuan: "It turned out that you saw this horse?" Just pick, Master, I have been stingy with a few of you...... The voice got closer and closer, until he walked into the gate of Huacaiyuan and saw Ningxia Qing behind the counter, and the voice stopped abruptly.

Xue Shaoqing, who was wearing an indigo robe with embroidered silver silk and moire trim on the neckline and cuffs, a blue auspicious cloud wide-edged brocade belt around his waist, and a white jade and silver crown embedded on his head, looked at Ning Xia Qing and was stunned.

And the fact that Hua Caiyuan is now a young woman in charge has long spread throughout Liu'an County, and Xue Shaoqing naturally heard about this new thing, although he was as curious as others, he didn't take it too seriously.

Today, he just agreed to come to the newly opened Huacaiyuan to pick up material for a few sisters at the suggestion of Zhao Xiang'e.

But I didn't expect to come here today to see it, but I found that the master of this Huacai Garden is so stunning!

When Xue Shaoqing was stunned, Zhao Xiang'e coughed slightly, and greeted coquettishly: "Xue Gongzi is here?" ”

"Ah...... Yes......" Xue Shaoqing was called back to her senses by Zhao Xiang'e, and turned her head to look at the sisters who were picking up the material, and said to the sister who took a fancy to the gold and silver makeup: "This material is too heavy, and if it is worn on you, it will not show your exquisite waist, so it is better to choose a heavenly fragrant silk, which will line your willow waist flower." ”

At this moment, Tan Wenshi, who saw Xue Shaoqing not far away, had also gone and returned. After all, Tan Wenshi and Xue Shaoqing are now serious relatives, Tan Wenshi has no reason to come and say a few words to Xue Shaoqing, besides, Tan Wenshi was already interested in having a relationship with Xue Shaoqing, so he greeted with a smile: "It turns out that Xue Gongzi is also this Huacaiyuan today?" ”

Xue Shaoqing replied with a smile: "It turns out that Tan Ye is also here!" It seems that today's Huacai Garden is really lively, and I really haven't come to the wrong place! Speaking of which, a small shop can actually have this grade of materials, although it can't be compared with the materials in Tan Ye's shop, but it is already very powerful! ”

Tan Wenshi apologized: "Where, where." But speaking of which, this Ning Dangjia Ning girl is indeed powerful, supporting this shop alone as a woman, and running this shop well, if Ning Dangjia's father has a spirit in the sky, he will definitely be proud of Ning Dangjia. ”

Xue Shaoqing glanced at Tan Wenshi in surprise, and then at Ning Ningqing in surprise, and said, "Indeed, when I heard that there was a female head of the family in this Huacai Garden, I was indeed taken aback. However, listening to the meaning of Tan Ye's words, Tan Ye and this Ning Dangjia and Ning Dangjia's father seem to have known each other before? ”

Tan Wenshi's eyes drooped, and his expression was a little complicated. Ning Xia Qing immediately said: "It's not familiar, it's just because Tan Ye works under Master Ning San, and Master Ning San is my third cousin, so I got acquainted with Tan Ye, when my father was alive, he also had business dealings with Tan Ye, and my family was really taken care of by Tan Ye." ”

Ning Xia Qing immediately pulled Du Qiutong beside him, and said with a smile: "In addition, this Du girl is my aunt's cousin, and she will be carried into the door by Tan Ye soon, so I and Tan Ye can be regarded as close to each other." ”

The smile on Xue Shaoqing's face froze slightly, and he was carried into the door by Tan Wenshi, didn't he just want to serve Xue Qianqian? Xue Shaoqing and Xue Qianqian are both surnamed Xue in the end, how can they get used to this surname Du? Xue Shaoqing's expression was a little complicated when he looked at Du Qiutong, but he was still courteous to Ning Xia Qing: "Tan Ye is my brother-in-law, so I and Ning Dangjia are also distant relatives!" Don't see me in the future! ”

Du Qiutong, who was discussed in person about the identity of the concubine, lowered his head and did not speak, nor did he look at Xue Shaoqing's somewhat complicated eyes. Ningxia Qing replied with a smile: "It is an honor for Huacaiyuan to have a relationship with Xue Gongzi, and I also ask Xue Gongzi to take care of Huacaiyuan's business." Today, since Xue Gongzi came to Huacaiyuan to pick up materials for the beauties, Huacaiyuan will be cheaper than Xue Gongzi. ”

Xue Shaoqing waved his hand again and again: "Where are these words?" Ning Dangjia supported the life of the family alone, I, Xue, should help, how could I take advantage of Ning Dangjia? Ning Dangjia just sold me the material at the usual price and charged one less copper plate, that is, he slapped me Xue in the face! ”

Xue Shaoqing pointed to the sister just now and said, "The gold and silver makeup that this beauty picked just now cut me two zhang, and then take two Tianxiang silks!" The sister immediately thanked her with a smile on her face.

Xue Shaoqing said to the other sisters: "You just have to choose, you can take whatever you like, and today you should be here to cheer for Ning Dang's family!" ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled and said slightly: "Then thank you Xue Gongzi for your kindness." And Du Qiutong beside him couldn't help but cast a somewhat stunned and resentful look at Ning Xia Qing.

"Why should you be polite!" Xue Shaoqing was full of pride, and then stared at Ning Ningqing with a face and asked, "By the way, the Xue family has a banquet in a while, can the post for Ning Dang's family be delivered?" ”

Ningxia Qingwei hesitated: "This ...... I didn't get ......."

Xue Shaoqing patted his head in annoyance and said, "There are too many people who want to send invitations, and there is a delay on the way, and it is estimated that it will be delivered soon." ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled and asked, "I don't know what kind of banquet it is?" ”

Xue Shaoqing said with a smile: "Actually, it's not a big deal, don't we often have merchants from Yueling County in Meigong County, those merchants from Yueling County have come more, and gradually have a habit of gathering with our local merchants at the end of the year every year, and this year we will hold a banquet at my house, and I hope that Ning Dangjia can attend at that time." ”

Ningxia Qing knew that what "delayed on the road" was an excuse, Xue Fu didn't plan to invite Ningxia Qing at all, but Xue Shaoqing saw it and wanted to have a relationship with Ningxia Qingla, so he temporarily came up with this set of rhetoric, Ningxia Qing was not annoyed, anyway, this is a good opportunity to get acquainted with people, so he naturally wants to go, so he smiled and said: "Then it is better to be respectful than to obey your fate." ”

Xue Shaoqing is good at speaking, I don't know when he sent someone back to get the invitation, it is estimated that it may be that the people around him have eyes, and they run back to Xue Mansion to get it without his instructions. Before the sisters finished picking out the materials, a small servant from the Xue Mansion hurriedly came, panting and presenting the invitation, saying, "This is an invitation to Hua Caiyuan." ”

"It can be regarded as delivered, and these subordinates are procrastinating." Xue Shaoqing pretended to complain while reaching out to receive the invitation.

However, Xue Shaoqing was just about to accept the invitation, but his hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, and he couldn't help but look at the little guy stunned, and asked in surprise: "Who are you?" How come I never met you? ”

"My name is Zhao Xiaobao, and I have never served my son before." Zhao Xiaobao lowered his head, replied timidly, and then said in a very low voice: "It was supposed to be the son's person who came to deliver the invitation, but the master explained something else, and the man sent me to run this trip." ”

It turned out that the person next to Xue Shaoqing who went back to get the invitation was stopped by Deputy Lieutenant Xue, so he arrested Zhao Xiaobao to deliver the invitation. Xue Shaoqing took the invitation, and Zhao Xiaobao said: "If the son doesn't tell me, I will go back to the house to serve." After speaking, Zhao Xiaobao left.

Xue Shaoqing stared playfully at the direction Zhao Xiaobao left for a while, then withdrew his gaze, looked at Ning Xia Qing with a smile, handed the invitation out and said: "I just said how did this invitation be delivered, it turned out that the person who sent the invitation was delayed, and sent such a little hairy child to send it, don't mind Ning Dangjia." ”

Ning Xia Qing accepted the invitation, and did not pierce Xue Shaoqing's words, and promised with a smile that he would definitely be there at that time, and then couldn't help but secretly look at Zhao Xiang'e.

I saw that Zhao Xiang'e's face was already drenched in a slight sweat, there was no blood on her face at all, the look in her eyes was extremely fragile, as if she was about to collapse at any time, and the knuckles pinching the material had been so hard that she turned white, and even trembled a little all over her body, so she didn't collapse and fall down.

Seeing this, Ningxia Qing immediately called Ah Zheng: "Ah Zheng, invite Xue Gongzi and Tan Ye to the Wanshou Restaurant to sit down." Then he smiled and said to Xue Shaoqing: "Xue Gongzi, Hua Caiyuan has prepared a few tables of banquets in Wanshou Restaurant, and I hope that Xue Gongzi will not dislike it and can come to the gathering." ”

"Good, good." Xue Shaoqing took out a piece of silver from his purse, put it in front of Ning Ningqing, and said arrogantly: "I'll go to Wanshou Restaurant first, this is the silver I paid for these beauties, and there is no need to look for more." ”

Immediately, Xue Shaoqing walked up to a few sisters and said with a smile: "When you finish picking the ingredients, you will also come to Wanshou Restaurant to help the gentlemen!" Immediately, under the guidance of Ah Zheng, he and Tan Wenshi left Huacaiyuan.

After Xue Shaoqing and Tan Wenshi walked away, Zhao Xiang'e's fingers silently swept over a plain soft satin, and her tone sounded calm: "This satin is not bad, luxurious and smooth, the weaver is wonderful, and there are any other colors for me to choose." ”

At this time, Dong Zizhen went to Wanshou Restaurant to say hello, Ah Zheng led Xue Shaoqing and Tan Wenshi to Wanshou Restaurant, Gu Feng and Ah Cai were also busy, and only Ningxia Qing was left idle. Ning Xia Qing naturally stepped forward to greet Zhao Xiang'e and said, "There are several colors, and they can't be placed outside, so they are all placed in the back compartment, if the guest officer doesn't mind, why don't I take you to the compartment to pick it up?" ”

"It's fine." Zhao Xiang'e nodded, and then followed Ning Ningqing into the compartment.

As soon as the two of them walked into the empty compartment, their faces immediately changed, and Zhao Xiang'e hurriedly whispered, "Did you see the look in Xue Gongzi's eyes when he just looked at Xiaobao?" ”

Seeing Ningxia Qing frowning and groaning, Zhao Xiang'e became more and more uncontrollable: "He has already seen Xiaobao, Xiaobao's situation is extremely bad!" No way! I can't wait any longer! I can't wait any longer! ”

Ning Xia Qing said in a low voice: "You have to be patient to wait no matter what." I know you're anxious, but you should also know that neither you nor I have the ability to rescue Zhao Xiaobao immediately. If you give me a little time, I'll be sure to do it as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Xiang'e took a deep breath, barely held back the anxious tears that were about to come out of the frame, and asked with some disappointment: "You have been asking me to wait, how long do you want me to wait?" ”

Ning Xia Qing patiently explained: "I didn't keep asking you to wait. I said I would give me a year, but you said a few days ago that you wanted it to be within this year, and I agreed, but you have to give me time to plan. ”

Zhao Xiang'e turned her head, her shoulders trembled slightly, and she kept inhaling heavily. Ning Xia Qing continued to comfort: "There is an opportunity now. Xue Shaoqing invited me to the banquet, and when I entered the Xue Mansion, I will see if I can find a chance to rescue your brother. ”

Zhao Xiang'e calmed down a little, turned around, and asked, "When is the banquet in the Xue Mansion?" ”

"Ten days later."

"What if Xue Gongzi attacks my brother in these ten days?"

"I will find a way to find someone to bring a message to your brother, so that he can find a way to delay it, and then delay it for more than ten days."

"Okay...... I was offended just now, I was just too anxious...... I still believe in you, and I am the only one you can believe......" Zhao Xiang'e said in a trembling and desperate voice.

When Ning Xia Qing took two plain satin of different colors and walked out of the compartment with Zhao Xiang'e, the faces of the two of them had already returned to their former calm looks, and the other sisters had also picked out, Ning Xia Qing wrapped the materials for them and sent them out, and Ah Zheng also came back at this time.

Ah Zheng walked up to her and said loudly: "The boss, let me bring you a message and ask Uncle Gu Feng and Ah Cai when they will come over to help greet the guests." ”

Ning Xia Qing took a look at Hua Caiyuan at this time, there were not so many customers in the store, and she, Cuiyu and Ah Zheng could also cope with it, so she asked Gu Feng and Ah Cai to go to the restaurant. Ah Zheng whispered beside her again: "Was that Zhao Xiang'e's younger brother just now?" ”

Ning Xia Qing glanced at him, his eyes were full of weakness, and he nodded tiredly.

Ah Zheng realized instantly, frowned, walked away without saying a word, and thoughtfully sorted out the materials that had been turned a little messy by the guests.