Chapter 139: Decision
The Tang family's house is naturally not comparable to the Tong family, and the reason why it is very lively today is entirely because eighty-year-old birthday stars are rare in this era, and everyone wants to witness and participate in this happy event.
Tong Guangyu is the highest official in Suzhou City, and the arrival of him and his family naturally attracted everyone's attention, and Lord Tang personally greeted them outside the gate, and accompanied them to meet his grandmother, today's birthday star.
The old man is sitting in the hall at the moment, receiving congratulations and kneeling from the younger generations.
Old Man Tong and Mrs. Tong, Tong Guangyu and his wife Wang celebrated the old lady's birthday, and the juniors of the Tong family and the Xiao sisters kowtowed to the old man.
"Whose child is this, come to me, let me take a closer look." The old lady of the Tang family waved warmly to the children of the Tong family.
After a brief chat with the grandchildren of the Tong family, when it was the turn of the Xiao family sisters, before the old lady could speak, Tang Hao next to him smiled and took the initiative to introduce: "These two are from Kyoto, surnamed Xiao, and they are relatives of the Tong family." ”
"Kyoto! I also went there when I was younger. The old lady vaguely remembered that her great-grandson begged her to be more enthusiastic about the guests from Kyoto. Originally, the old lady thought it would be boys, but she didn't expect it to be two little girls.
"You've been to Kyoto more than once, and you often mentioned this matter before, but I don't know if the two Miss Xiao have never been to Jiangnan before." Tang Hao seemed to ask for his great-grandmother, but in fact, he just wanted to take the opportunity to say a few words to Xiao Yao.
Mrs. Tong and Mama Ruan made eye contact, and one said, "This kid really doesn't have any good intentions"; A nod of approval and then gestured, "Look at what else he wants to do, if it's too much, don't blame me for being rude." ”
"It's our first time in Gangnam." Xiao Yuan, who was gently pushed by her sister behind her back, had no choice but to speak, she didn't understand why her sister didn't say it, but she wanted her sister to speak.
According to etiquette, Xiao Yao is over seven years old, and she has reached the age of male and female defense, Tang Hao should avoid going out, but the old lady probably likes this great-grandson too much, and she has been holding his hand and refusing to let go. Everyone has no choice but to turn a blind eye, who made today someone's birthday!
"There are many beautiful scenery in Jiangnan, I don't know if the two young ladies have ever been there." Although it was not the person he paid attention to who replied, Tang Hao was a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to have too much luxury, so he could only comfort himself in his heart to take his time and don't worry, he should be content if he has a chance to get close to each other today, and he must not scare the little girl.
How do you answer Tang Gongzi's words! Xiao Yuan turned his head to look at Xiao Yao.
Xiao Yao, who was hesitating whether to speak, heard Mrs. Tong's voice coming from her head at this time: "Thank you Tang Gongzi for your concern, my two granddaughters have been to many places accompanied by their sister-in-law." ”
Tang Hao knew that he could no longer ask Xiao Yao questions, and his grandmother was already alert, in order to leave a good impression on them, he stopped the topic with a smile, the coming day is long, there is no need to rush this moment.
Xiao Yao took the opportunity to retreat to Mama Ruan's side, she was not interested in Tang Hao's ideas at all, and what made her even more impatient was the group of ladies pointing at her next to her. This is one of the reasons why she is reluctant to attend the banquet, and she always feels like a small animal in a zoo for people to visit.
"It's the first time for you two to come to Tang's house, so let's take these two little things and play with them." The ancestor of the Tang family first picked up a string of red coral bracelets from the tray brought by the maid and beckoned to Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao looked back at her grandmother and Ruan Mama and saw them nodding, so she slowly stepped forward to receive the gift.
The old lady looked at Xiao Yao carefully, this is the little girl that her great-grandson misses, she is good, her eyes are clear, her aura is full, her appearance is even more outstanding, and a good boy has vision.
"The little girl of the Xiao family, I came here to give it to you, I have been carrying it with me for decades, I hope it will bless you with peace and security for the rest of your life." After saying these few words, the old lady took out a jade pendant from the collar, which was crystal clear, and even Xiao Yao, a person who didn't know how to appreciate it, could see that this must be a very valuable object with a long history.
"How can this make it, how can your personal belongings be given to her junior!" Mrs. Tong hurriedly excused herself, lest the old lady would open her mouth to propose marriage after sending the jade pendant, so how could she deal with it! At this moment, she really regretted bringing Xiao Yao as a guest, don't go and pay her granddaughter in, General Xiao has to eat himself alive!
"Old woman, I think that my life is smooth, there is no disaster and no difficulty, so I decided to give the Guanyin jade pendant I wore close to this little girl, hoping that she can also be blessed by the Bodhisattva, why do you dislike the old woman's things?" The old lady of the Tang family asked.
Who dares to say that they dislike it, besides, the old man is right, the belongings of the blessed and long-lived people are often not begged for, and people will cut their love when they see the little girl pleasing to the eye.
"It is a blessing for the younger generation to get your personal things, thank you for your love, the younger generation will definitely cherish it." Xiao Yao saw that she couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it happily, and she had already thought about what gift she wanted to give back to the old man.
"You haven't seen a child yet, little girl, what's your name?" I have to take the opportunity to find out some news for my great-grandson.
"Back to the old lady's words, the younger generation's surname is Xiao Mingyao."
"Xiaoyao, this is a nice name, how old is this year?"
"Seven years old."
"What a well-behaved and sensible child!" The old lady winked at Tang Hao, how much can great-grandmother help you, if you ask more carefully, people should be suspicious.
If Mrs. Tong and Mama Ruan knew the old lady's thoughts, they would have told her loudly that we had long suspected your grandson's motives, and today it has been further verified.
Tang Hao also automatically retreated after hearing the news he wanted to know, although the young ladies who came earlier than the Xiao family sisters had already hid in the side hall, but after all, this was a room of female dependents, and it was really not suitable for him to stay too long.
After Tang Hao left, the young ladies who came to the birthday banquet returned to the hall.
"Let's talk in one place, don't hold back the young ladies, they like to enjoy the flowers and scenery now, where can you sit, we still have a few pots of flowers that can be eye-catching, you go and see!"
A stiff smile appeared on Mrs. Tang's face, it seems that her youngest son is really moving, how can this be good?
Xiao Yao took Xiao Yuan's hand and walked out along the flow of people, out of the hall, the young ladies who were familiar with each other got together in twos and threes, chose a place to meet and left, only the Xiao sisters were neither ignored nor knew anyone, and were excluded by a group of young ladies.
"Ruyi, you don't want to go to a banquet with me in the future, you see, no one is willing to play with you now who has been dragged down by me." Xiao Yao felt very sorry, it was all because she was not good, she was tired of her sister, if she wasn't here, she would definitely be able to make friends with her easy-going personality.
"I'm not uncommon with them! With my sister here, I don't care if all the ladies don't play with me. "A group of self-righteous guys, obviously jealous that their sister is better looking than them, and they are more pleasing to adults, but they pretend to be indifferent in front of people, and exclude their sister behind their backs, the more these people want to isolate their sister, the more it means that their sister is better than them.
"Let's both find a place to sit." Xiao Yao didn't want to follow others, since those people had already expressed their attitude, why should they be bored! In Xiao Yao's opinion, as long as the people who care about her heart like herself, she won't care what other people think!
The sisters found a pavilion where they could see the hall from a distance and sat down, in such a noisy atmosphere, Xiao Yao suddenly felt a little homesick, I don't know how my father and mother are doing, a few brothers and Ah Qi should also go to study, and the second brother, it will be time to participate in the Spring Festival in a few days, what will the result be......
Dr. Qiao Hui said that as long as he insists on recuperation, there is no need to find a miracle doctor or a famous doctor, and his body will definitely recover after two years. In this case, what is the point of staying in Suzhou?
Xiao Yao had secretly decided that when the second brother was about to finish the exam, he would write home and ask him to pick him up and Ruyi.
Tang Hao sat in the study to sort out his thoughts, and wrote the information about Xiao Yao neatly on the rice paper, the most headache for him was that the little girl was not a local, and it would probably not be long before she would go back to Kyoto, and she didn't know what year and month it would take to meet again. What if she goes back and the family gives her a kiss? What if she forgets herself after a long time?
It seems that only those who are admitted to the academy in Kyoto can hope to get close to her, "Xiao Yao" is a different girl, even the name is so attractive, if Tang Hao knew how this name was obtained, it is estimated that he would not praise her.
"Young master, can the little one come in?" Yan Bo asked as he stood outside the door.
"Is there anything wrong with you?" I don't know who is looking for himself, Tang Hao doesn't like this kind of banquet either, everyone says that he is a prodigy, one to ten, ten to hundred, so whenever there is a party, he will be asked, some of the questions are meaningless, but he can't refuse to answer, which is a headache.
"It's Miss Xiao......" Before Yanbo's words were finished, the door was opened with a "creak".
"What's wrong with Miss Xiao?" Tang Hao asked nervously, she must not have an accident, otherwise even if she is admitted to Kyoto, it will be useless.
"Don't worry, Miss Xiao didn't have an accident, but ......" The master is too nervous about this young lady, will what he is going to say next stimulate him, Yan Bo blames himself for talking too fast, why do you want to go back and forth, pretend that you haven't heard the news at all, isn't everyone happy?
"It's those ladies who don't pay attention to Miss Xiao at all, and don't play with her."
"Do you know why?"
"The minions don't know."
Is this something going on? Tang Hao couldn't go over and ask for an understanding.