Princess Yan Yue and Yongping County Lord Zhu Pei had already settled down in the garden next to Zizhu Courtyard.

When the Xie family arrived, their mother and daughter also stood affectionately at the foot of the steps of the main courtyard to greet each other. Wen and Princess Yan have long been familiar with each other, and they are not in the Yan Palace, and there are many less etiquette constraints, and the two are holding hands and greeting each other, as if there is no difference between up and down. When they entered the house and sat down to serve tea, one of them thanked each other for their warm invitation, and praised each other for their meticulous arrangements, the other praised the good weather for spring outings, and praised each other's husband Xie Pu for being diligent in political affairs and helping King Yan a lot...... Anyway, the two were affectionate and polite, and they praised each other for a long time, but they also made the atmosphere lively and lively.

Zhu Pei, the county lord of Yongping, had already pulled over Xie Yinghui and Xie Mulin sisters, and talked about the arrangements for visiting the park today and tomorrow, as well as the topic of what good scenery can be appreciated in and around Beiping City. The Xie brothers and sisters are all new residents who have just arrived in Beiping for less than half a year, and they rarely go out in the previous winter, so this is the time when they are most interested in the scenery of Beiping. Although Xie Yingfen hadn't seen the county lord much, she had two sisters cue her from time to time, and soon she would be able to naturally chat with the county lord. The little girls chattered very lively, and after a while they became good girlfriends.

The four Xie Xianzhi brothers were slightly snubbed, but they didn't care. Today, the main hall of Zizhuyuan is obviously prosperous and yang, and the four brothers will not forcibly brush their sense of existence. They honestly sat on the sidelines and drank tea with their heads bowed. When Princess Yan thought of them and looked up, she couldn't help but admire: "It's really Zhilan Yushu!" How can Lord Xie and Mrs. Xie raise children like this?! ”

While talking, Xiao Rui also finished handling affairs with the steward of Yanwang Mansion, arranged the accommodation of the Xie family, and rushed over to meet everyone. Wen looked up at him, and said to Princess Yan with a smile: "The son of the mansion, isn't he outstanding, the dragon among people?" ”

Princess Yan smiled proudly. She really has no jealousy or hatred for Xiao Rui, a cheap son. She was also very glad in her heart that it was the familiar Xiao Rui who became the heir of King Yan, or the flesh and blood of her late friend Xiao Mingzhu. If it was any prince who had passed on to the royal family, her mood would definitely not be as relaxed and happy as it is now.

She smiled lovingly and beckoned to Xiao Rui, motioned for him to come to her, asked some words about the Xie family's accommodation arrangements, and felt that it was very appropriate, and boasted to the Wen family: "Chonglin, this kid has always been very careful and thoughtful in his work. But he is still young, there are always unexpected places, and if there is any shortcoming, you husband and wife have to mention him more. ”

Wen could clearly hear that Princess Yan's words were not really modest, but were suspected of showing off the excellence of her "son", so she hurriedly smiled and went back. She praised Xiao Rui a few more words, and Princess Yan seemed to be happier, so why should she be stingy? Anyway, it's her son-in-law who is boasting, and she doesn't lose at all!

Everyone else present smiled and looked at their harmonious appearance, only Xie Yingfen was puzzled, looked at Princess Yan, then looked at the future second brother-in-law Xiao Rui, and then looked back at their second sister, always feeling that they were hiding a fact that they didn't know.

Lunch time is almost up. But the Xie family has just arrived, so they definitely need to simply freshen up and tidy up, and then settle down in the place where they stay. Princess Yan and the county lord of Yongping don't mention any ceremonies to catch the wind and wash the dust, they are so close to the city, and the two families are in-laws, and they often come and go, so there is no need to pay attention to these red tapes. Besides, when Princess Yan came to Zizhu Courtyard, she didn't really want to relax, but had other business. She and the Wen family went their separate ways, the Xie family went to the place where they settled to rest and eat, and her mother and son were also busy with their own business.

The Xie family was arranged to go to the Chengbi Mountain House on the south side of the garden. It faces the lake, has a wide view, and the scenery is very pleasant. According to Aunt Wu Qiongye Wu, who led the way, this was originally just a small pavilion, surrounded by a zigzag verandah, for people to walk and play. But when it was built, the then King Yan changed his mind and wanted to convert this place into a spacious courtyard for people to live in for a long time, so that he could bring his concubines and concubines to come together to escape the summer. Therefore, the original Chengbi Xuan has been expanded three or four times, and there are several more neighboring Xuan Pavilions, all of which are similar in style, each connected by a hand-copying verandah. When there is wind on the lake, it is most pleasant to take a leisurely stroll under the outline. It's a pity that it's only spring at the moment, and if in the summer, when the Yan Wang couple comes here to stay, they like to walk and talk in this area.

Xie Mulin and others listened to the yearning, and when they arrived at the place, they saw a few exquisite pavilions, although they were not big, but the windows were bright and clean, and the ventilation and ventilation were very comfortable.

The brothers and sisters of the Xie family lived in several pavilions, Xie Mulin took his eldest sister Xie Yinghui to share one room, and lived in two rooms, east and west, only to feel that even the furniture, furnishings, and even the tea set on the round table were a little more exquisite than the common ones outside. Although it was a long-lived house, it was all clean, the jade smoker was burning with fresh incense, and the vase was filled with fresh and tender flowers, if it weren't for the faint smell of water and dust, they wouldn't have seen that this pavilion had not been occupied for a long time.

Xie Yinghui said to her second sister in private: "The royal garden in Beijing is nothing more than that. I heard that this was originally the royal residence that Emperor Taizong planned to build, although when it was actually built later, it had become a private palace of the palace, but this pomp and circumstance was not inferior at all! ”

Xie Mulin remembered several top famous gardens he had visited during modern tourism, and nodded in agreement. However, she really hadn't been to Zizhuyuan before, and this place is also a famous place of interest in modern times? However, there are too many famous places in Beijing, and she is not a permanent resident, but a tourist. The attractions are crowded again, and the experience of playing is naturally not as good as the current one, and such a large garden is cool for a few tourists.

Aunt Wu ordered someone to bring lunch, although it was not very rich, but used a lot of spring vegetables produced in the garden, both land and water, fresh and fresh. The Xie family was very satisfied. After that, Aunt Wu retired, and the Xie family discussed it, planning to go back to their respective resting places to take a lunch break, and wait until the afternoon to have a good time in the garden. Wen decided to go to the temple "Fuyin Zizhu Courtyard" in the northwest of the garden with his youngest daughter Xie Yingfen and youngest son Xie Hanzhi to worship the Buddha. She had already asked Aunt Wu just now, she could go. The monks in the temple have been informed.

Xie Mulin and Xie Yinghui accompanied each other, and took the two girls back to the Xuan Pavilion where they lived, and before they entered the door, they saw Xiao Rui smiling and waving to him in the shade of the weeping willow trees by the lake not far away. Xie Yinghui comprehended, and winked at her second sister: "Then I'll go back first." "I didn't need to say anything, I just took Lu Qi and left.

Xie Mulin pursed his lips and smiled, turned around and walked slowly towards Xiao Rui.