Zhang's mother looked at Li and seemed to be sleepless. Energy is the best. He stammered and said: "The eldest young master is really powerful now, he is Mr. Kong's most valued protégé in the private school, and his literary and martial arts are already the best, and he has been learning archery recently, and I heard that he has made great progress." Even the old man praised him when he saw it. There must be great opportunities in the distance. The old lady will be happy then! ”

Lee nodded. There was a slight joy on his face: "The Qiao family is such a lone seedling." I am naturally happy that he has grown into a competitive spirit. In the future, he can earn a reputation on his own, and he can gain a foothold in Dumen without relying on his father and carry forward the Qiao family. Even if I'm dead, I'll be blind. ”

Qiao Siwan listened quietly, grandmother wanted to let Siyuan go to the imperial examination, this is also hope. Go to school and slowly gain fame along the way. With the help of the Zhenguo Mansion. How can he stand firm in the future? Listen to what Siyuan said. Is he really willing to live like this? Every step he took was his salary and his decision, is this what Siyuan wants? Qiao Siwan felt for the first time. You can also do everything yourself, not what your brother wants.

"In the future, Siyuan will have a future, and Wan'er will also be able to rely on it." While Li was still talking, Qiao Siwan said with a smile: "Grandmother said yes." ”

The carriage went all the way to the foot of Ningguo'an Mountain. But I saw that there were already a lot of gorgeous carriages gathered under the mountain, red jade, and opened the curtain. Whispered: "Old lady. Miss. The Zhenguo Marquis Mansion, the Dingyuan Mansion, the Xuancheng Mansion and several other adults in the court and the middle of the court have ladies and ladies to pay homage, and now their carriage is still parked at the bottom of the mountain. No one went up the mountain! ”

"Grandmother. There are so many female dependents, let Siyuan escape first. Qiao Siwan knew that Qiao Si was far from such a place as porridge, and said softly, seeing that Li nodded approvingly, she waved her hand and asked Hongyu to go to the back carriage to report Qiao Siyuan, and let him stay in the carriage. She got out of the carriage herself. Then he and Zhang's mother helped Li get out of the car. Qiao Siwan asked the nearby Yahuan in a low voice: "Do you know who is here from the Zhenguo Mansion?" ”

"Returning to the eldest lady. It's the second lady and Miss Rou. "Yahuan Yumei has already found out the information. Now reply in a low voice.

Since it wasn't Mrs. Ning who came in person, she didn't go to say hello. Li thought about it, and personally took Qiao Siwan to the carriage of the Dingyuan public first, and Zhou Taijun had already obtained the information. Now I was standing in front of the carriage when I saw Li coming. There was a three-point smile on his face. Zhou Taijun looks two or three years older than the Li family. Wearing a turmeric entwined branch lotus pattern embroidery collar red gold flower and grass pattern satin facing the placket cloak, red gold flower satin knee-covering turmeric bottom horse face skirt, white skin temporary. Resting slightly abundant. The round face of Bai Zhe has a pair of very gentle eyes.

"Old man Qiao, I haven't seen you for a few days."

"Zhou Taijun, it's polite." Li walked up with a smile on his face.

"Whose lady is this? It's beautiful! "Catch a glimpse of Qiao Siwan. Zhou Taijun seemed a little surprised.

Qiao Siwan squatted down slightly. Respectfully made a blessing: "Zhou Taijun." Qiao Siwan has a greeting for you.

The corners of Li's mouth curled slightly: "How did Zhou Taijun forget." This is my granddaughter. You've seen it the year before.

Zhou Taijun seemed even more surprised. Examining Qiao Siwan up and down. Revealing a sudden enlightenment. But I still couldn't help but say: "It's not ordinary at the same time, when she was small, she always followed behind her mother's back, and she was afraid of seeing people, but now she has grown so big." ”

Qiao Siwan's eyes sparkled like jewels", I haven't seen her for two years. Zhou Taijun's body is still generally healthy. ”

"Look, this kid really can talk. Last time I met your grandmother for tea. When she mentioned you to me. I said I wanted to see it! It happened that I happened today. Mrs. Zhou looked at Qiao Siwan with a smile and said to Li, "You are really a blessing." The granddaughter is getting more and more beautiful every year. ”

Lee's face couldn't hide the complacency. But he was very modest: "Look at what you said, this child just doesn't like to come out to meet people." I'm shy! ”

The old Taijun of Zhou in the Dingguo Mansion and the Ning Taijun of the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion are in general. They are all Mrs. Yipin, the most respectable, Li didn't dare to hold it up in front of her, stood together with the most respect and said a few words, and couldn't help asking: "Why didn't Zhou Taijun go up the mountain." But stop the abundance here? ”

Zhou Taijun glanced at the mountain. If he said thoughtfully: "There is Zhu Zi here." We all need to run away. ”

Vermilion? What kind of Zhu Zi even has to escape from the Dingguo Mansion? Qiao Siwan's eyes wandered over everyone's carriages. Eventually, it fell on another group of people at the foot of the mountain

At this time, a beautiful woman wearing a red and colorful gourd and a phoenix wearing a flower-sleeved jacket came over from the maidservant. said with a smile: "The two old men are fine." ”

She half-squatted and blessed the two, and Mrs. Zhou nodded in return, pointed at her and said to Li: "This is the third lady of the Xuancheng public." ”

Xuancheng has a total of three sons, and this Mrs. Zhu should be the main wife of the third master. Li hurriedly greeted her, a few people had to entertain, Qiao Siwan stood beside Li with a smile. Mrs. Zhu San came over and took her hand. Carefully examined. There seems to be a faint sparkle of color in the eyes. sighed in his mouth: "In this way, it seems that it is the same as when Wanqing was young, they are all ordinary Qingli." Wan'er. Your mother and I were good sisters before we got married, but she got married, and she was weak and didn't like to go out. Instead, they distanced themselves from each other. You can't learn from her. We are all members of our family. What is there to do in the future? ”

Good sisters? Qiao Siwan glanced at Mama Fang, who was standing on the side, without a mark. But when she saw her lowering her head, there seemed to be a look of resentment in her eyes, and she suddenly realized in her heart that Mrs. Zhu San was a good sister of her mother. Why did Mama Fang never mention it to herself? Looking at Mama's expression, I am afraid that Mrs. Zhu's good sister is not her mother Lin Wanqing, but her stepmother Lin Wanrou. ”。 Qiao Siwan thought in her heart, and countless motives turned through her mind. But with a smile on his face, he replied "yes" respectfully.

Really. Mrs. Zhu San seemed to take it lightly and said: "I heard that Madame's body is uncomfortable, and I still think that I will come to see her in the next few days." ”

"Nothing." Li smiled faintly: "I was tired of helping to prepare the birthday banquet a few days ago, and I sent someone to watch her these days." Forbid her to work any longer. ”

Mrs. Zhu San smiled: "Wanrou is actually a filial daughter-in-law, and it is a good blessing for the old lady to be serious." We were convinced at the last birthday party. I only sent people to send congratulatory gifts, and I wanted to celebrate the old lady. It just so happened that my eldest sister-in-law was sick. I am afraid that the illness will be transmitted to the old lady. I didn't dare to come to the door. It's a pity to miss a beautiful show, and I heard that the eldest lady presented a picture of a hundred years of life at the birthday banquet. Can you browse with us next time? Li didn't have time to speak. Zhou Taijun smiled and said: "Mrs. Zhu said this picture of longevity. I heard that it caused my friends to be amazed. even spread it to the palace, and even the queen mother praised the young lady of the Qiao family, who was good at her heart and filial piety! ”

Qiao Siwan's 100 longevity picture has been put away by the Li family as a magic weapon since it appeared at the birthday banquet, Qiao Li scratched his ears and cheeks and begged for the picture, and every time a guest came to the door, he had to show it off, which was nothing. The ladies who happened to be included in the birthday banquet spread the news, and all the powerful families of the Zhumen followed suit, and even the streets and markets had copies of them. There are even many other bookstores that specially invite people to learn from them and sell them at high prices. Deliver. The filial piety and ability of the eldest lady of the Qiao family naturally spread throughout the capital. It's just that the Queen Mother praised this section, but even the Li family had never heard of it, and she said with a surprised expression at the moment: "This." How can it be? ”

Zhou Taijun smiled: "The Queen Mother Chitose has always listened to fresh information about porridge. There is a grass startling snake in Dumen, her old people will be very happy, Baishoutu is now famous in the universe, and the Queen Mother will naturally know. mentioned that Wan'er can be praised by the Queen Mother. It is a great merit. The old lady should be happy. ”

Lee's eyes were full of flattery. But he said, "This is really unexpected." Wan'er has always been porridge and writes, more dexterous than ordinary daughters, she has a quiet and gentle personality, and she can write a few words to get her hands on, "I said modestly." Listen to it, but there is a hint of pride.

Qiao Siwan's smile was faint, and she didn't see the slightest hint of pride. Zhou Taijun looked at it and nodded secretly. The eldest lady was more calm than her grandmother.

Mrs. Zhu San smiled, but it seemed to have a deep meaning. said: "I don't have such a good blessing, if only the little girl Bi'er could have such a talent as Miss Qiao." How can you go to Zhu Zi and show her face in front of her eyes, isn't it? ”

These words are sour and astringent, soft and thorny. It's annoying to listen to. Coincidentally, Mrs. Zhu San still had a smile on her face. There is no irony in the slightest. The smile on Lee's face faded. His face sank and he didn't speak.

Qiao Siwan looked at Mrs. Zhu San with a smile, and sure enough, she saw her beautiful eyes with three points of mockery.

As he was talking, Jiang had already brought Lin Yuanrou over to greet him, "Old lady." Do you also come to offer incense today? ”

Because of Yu Meiniang, the current Mrs. Shangshu of the Ministry of War is not very porridge, and when she saw her, she just nodded lightly: "That's right, it's a coincidence, I actually met the second lady." ”

Jiang Shi glanced at Qiao Siwan with a smile. Don't have a deep meaning: "Why is Wan'er alone, shouldn't Ke'er also accompany the old lady?" ”

Qiao Siwan smiled slightly, and replied in the most disciplined manner: "Second aunt." Kerr mm contracted the wind chill. Grandmother was worried that she would come out and get windy. Let her rest at home. ”

Jiang nodded. The corners of her mouth were hooked and said, "Wan'er is really confidant." Follow the old lady step by step. It's not easy at all! ”

Qiao Siwan showed a more modest expression, as if she didn't understand the meaning of her words at all: "Second uncle and mother praised it, this is what Wan'er should do as a granddaughter." ”

Lin Yuanrou wore a crimson skirt, a falling horse bun, and a red gold and ruby comb. Two red gold lapis lazuli beads are placed side by side. There is also a red gold lantern pendant on the ear, which still looks like an ordinary coquettish coquette. It's just that there is a little more disdain on his face. The red lips opened slightly: "It's a pity that you also ran in vain." Today, the eldest princess came to Ningguo Nunnery to offer incense, and outsiders are not welcome! ”