There is no miserable wind and rain, there is no black magpie crying at night, the surroundings are quiet, because of the burning of paper money, mosquitoes do not dare to approach, sometimes some stupid moths, fly into the fire, burning crackling, cowardly little beasts in the forest, squirming, want to get close to the fire, but dare not show their heads.

This is the ancestral grave of the Chen family, built into a small cemetery, and no one dares to disturb it.

After crying all the way, Chen Mu's voice was already hoarse, and at this time, he was alone, kneeling in front of the new grave, with a lot of words to talk to his family, and he turned thousands in his heart, but he couldn't open his mouth.

Because Chen Mu finally accepted this fact, the Si people have passed away, and the living should be more self-reliant, there are still many things he has to do, and all the grief and anger should be turned into endless strength!

"The night dew is heavy, let's go home." Lin Sheng gently pinched Chen Mu's shoulder, he nodded, wiped his face, kowtowed, and followed Lin Sheng back.

According to the old rules, Chen Mu should be filial piety for his family, but Chen Mu's house has been set on fire by Chen Mu, and now that it is difficult to return home, he does not want to bring the sad atmosphere to the Lin family, and it is impossible to set up a mourning hall in the Lin family, so he can only mourn silently in his heart.

And what made Chen Mu feel helpless was that he would have to attend Isabella's drinking party tomorrow, which was really inappropriate, but he had to do it.

Lin Sheng was considerate and thoughtful, and he didn't let anyone disturb Chen Mu, and on the second day, he saw Chen Mu practicing in the yard, so he felt at ease.

"Come with me somewhere." Lin Sheng is a lazy person, and it is rare to get up early and take Chen Mu out.

Lin Sheng was able to do this, and he became Chen Mu's father, Chen Mu trusted him, simply cleaned up, and followed him to the street.

Thinking of the send-off of the neighbors last night, I am looking at the town today, full of warmth, as if everyone has kindness in their eyes.

Lin Sheng took Chen Mu to "Tongshunxing", which is the best ready-to-wear store in Xinhui City.

The shopkeeper is a white fat man in his forties, with a mustache, a melon skin hat, and a satin that is also brand new, but unfortunately his belly is too big, which affects the beauty.

"Distinguished guests are here, and they are shining! The third master must be going out to play, rushing to make new clothes, recently from Suzhou came a batch of good goods, has been kept for the third master! ”

Lin Sheng smiled: "Brother, your belly is getting bigger and bigger, you have to go to the doctor the next day, I'm afraid I'm not happy." ”

The shopkeeper smiled a little exaggeratedly: "Third master, you know how to make fun of it best." ”

Lin Sheng didn't waste any time in these two pleasantries, and pointed to Chen Mu and said: "This is my deed, I'm going to attend a foreigner's banquet today, you measure him and pick a beautiful dress." ”

The shopkeeper glanced at Chen Mu, and his eyes lit up: "Congratulations to the third master, I have received such a promising contract, I see that the young man is tall and handsome, he is really a talent, and he will definitely soar in the future!" ”

Lin Sheng waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, don't talk about the good ones, the clothes are all taken out, pick them up!" ”

"Yes, yes, the banquet is important, the banquet is important!" The shopkeeper responded, and did not let the guys in the store interfere, and personally measured Chen Mu, but only for a while, his forehead was full of oil and sweat, and he kept wiping it with a handkerchief, for fear of soiling his clothes, but he was also a person who loved cleanliness.

After measuring his figure, the shopkeeper praised again, and said to Lin Sheng: "The young man is dignified, and a robe and gown are also good-looking." ”

Saying this, he put all the new goods on Chen Mu, but Lin Sheng didn't wait to try them on, and kept waving his hand and said, "It's not good-looking, it's not good-looking." ”

Maybe Chen Mu learned Western things from Prussiantown, or maybe it was Mrs. Baptiste's words last night that played a role, Chen Mu had a sense of self-confidence, and the old style of horse coat and robe was worn on his body, and he always felt that it didn't fit.

Lin Sheng was well-informed in the end, and asked the shopkeeper, "Is there a Western style?" ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, he also shook his head with a wry smile and said: "Where do I have these things in this small store, if I want a new style, I need to go to a foreign company, or a big city like Guangzhou and Foshan......"

Tang Tingfang is the boss of Xinhui's foreign firm, and it is impossible for Lin Sheng to take Chen Mu to help him with his business, and it is too late to order it in places like Guangzhou and Foshan.

Chen Mu has been following Lin Sheng's arrangement since he entered the door, after all, it was Lin Sheng who paid the money, but at this time Chen Mu said: "I don't want Western styles, I dress nondescriptly, no matter how I look at it, I lose my frame, I always feel that I want to slap the foreigner." ”

Lin Sheng also nodded, and then he was embarrassed: "It's just this old-style robe, your body is too thin to hold up, and you always look a little cringe......"

Then he said to the shopkeeper: "Do you have any student clothes?" ”

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up again: "Did you get a student in the big or junior exam?" ”

Lin Sheng glanced at him, and the shopkeeper shrank back, although many people wear student uniforms, they have all changed their styles, and Xiucai's clothes are not for anyone to wear.

Seeing that Lin Sheng was displeased, the shopkeeper also became active, touched his double chin, thought for a while, and finally spoke: "I have one here, it was originally customized by a son-in-law, but I haven't come to pick it up, why don't you take a look?" ”

Lin Sheng knew the details of this business, and the shopkeeper wished that the entire store would be sold to him, but he really couldn't take it, this was already the final bottom of the box, and he also said at the moment: "Then let's take a look." ”

The shopkeeper led the two of them around to the back storeroom, and then took out a set from the cabinet and spread it out slowly.

Lin Sheng knew it, but most of the ready-to-wear clothes were displayed on hangers, and it must be strange to hide them in the cabinet so carefully.

At this time, I finally knew why I was hiding it.

This is a set of clothes changed from the Ming Dynasty system, the upper body is a gown, but the cutting is different, it is very slim and fit, and it is a stand collar, the sleeves are slightly long, rolled edges, inlaid with silver wire, there is fine Su embroidery on the sleeves, but the lower body is a black troll, no different from the skirt, and a pair of simple soft-soled black cloth shoes.

"Are you going to sing when you're wearing this?" Lin Sheng was also annoyed, this style is a bit rubbing, the Qing Kingdom from hairstyle to service, are men and women, except for the women of the Manchu nobles must wear full clothes, Han women can wear some clothes inherited from the Ming Dynasty, but men are not!

If you go out in this clothes that look a bit like Jinyiwei, it will be too eye-catching!

However, Chen Mu's eyes lit up, and he said to Lin Sheng: "Master Qi, just this body, although I can't keep filial piety, but I have a good appearance, this body is black, white and white, and it is also suitable...... Besides, foreigners can't tell the difference between good and bad, I just wear them at the drinking party, and I still wear my own clothes at other times. ”

When Lin Sheng heard this, he was also suddenly, Chen Mu did not like the style of the clothes, but the color of the clothes, white clothes and black skirts, not fancy, solemn and elegant, and decent.

Even so, Lin Sheng still had some concerns: "Let's wear it first." ”

The shopkeeper heard this, and hurriedly waited for Chen Mu to change it, but he never thought that it was very suitable!

If you change to another one, you really can't set off this dress, Chen Mu is a boy and a girl, with fair skin and delicate facial features, wearing this body, heroic, elegant and elegant, and solemn, even Lin Sheng was stunned!

"It's ...... It's simply made for a large number of people, and only a young man can wear such a beautiful taste! The shopkeeper also praised it from the bottom of his heart.

Lin Sheng finally clapped his head and said, "Okay, that's it." ”

After packing up the clothes, Chen Mu and Lin Sheng went home, and after lunch, they were sent by the Lin family to Erliang Village, ready to go to the cocktail party with Prussiantown.

Prussian was also very happy when he saw Chen Mu coming, and said to Chen Mu: "Mr. Baptiste left a dress for you yesterday, come and have a look." ”

It turned out that Prussian was also worried about Chen Mu's dress, which shows that both Lin Sheng and Prussian attach great importance to tonight's cocktail party.

Chen Mu shook his head and said to Prussian, "Thank you, Mr. Baptiste, but I have prepared my clothes." ”

"Your Excellency the Consul will also attend the banquet, so dress modestly and show the demeanor of a gentleman, or wear a suit......

Chen Mu still shook his head resolutely and said: "No need, I'm not French after all, just wear traditional Chinese clothes, it's not a matter of gentlemanly demeanor, this is a position that cannot be changed." ”

Prussian had already learned Chen Mu's stubbornness, and he didn't say more, seeing that it was already afternoon, he asked Chen Mu to change his clothes.

When he saw Chen Mu's clothes, his eyes lit up, and he finally understood Chen Mu's insistence, Western clothes may be worn by everyone, but Chinese costumes are really only Chinese who can wear that kind of taste.

Without further ado, the two of them took the Lin family's carriage and went in the direction of the French Concession.

The inventory of the French Concession is also strict, and the entrance of the concession block is personally led by Bertrand to welcome the VIPs who come in droves.

Prussian is the cardinal of the diocese, his status is very high, everyone respects him, and he wants to let him go, but the Lin family's carriage can only be parked outside, and he is not allowed to enter it.

On the carriage, Prussian told Chen Mu about the etiquette that needs to be paid attention to, etc., and then said to Chen Mu: "You braid......

Chen Mu had fake braids on his head, but he immediately untied it, draped his hair loosely, and his image was deducted at once.

Prussian didn't say much, three times five divided by two, then tied up Chen Mu's scattered hair, tied a small round bun, like a ball.

"This was originally the hairstyle of the pirates of the ocean, but the sailors of the Armada gradually learned it, and now it has been accepted, and it is clean."

Chen Mu also knows that these so-called upper classes, both men and women, like to wear wigs, but sailors are adrift at sea, wigs are not easy to take care of, and it is not convenient to tie up their hair, which will not block their sight of aiming and shooting, and they are not afraid of being caught by the enemy when they fight.

The navy, which had suffered a lot of losses, gradually imitated the hairstyles of the pirates, and finally even the army and knights followed suit.

Because this hairstyle is clean and neat, it can show off a beautiful neck, and it is gradually accepted by the upper class, and even set off a trend for a time, Mr. Baptiste is such a hairstyle.

When Prussian tied his hair, Chen Mu was also warm, but he finally had to participate in this drinking party, Chen Mu also cleaned up his mood and walked into the consul's manor with Prussian Town.