The flower banquet was set in the rainy season, and on the first night, Ah Li went to the kitchen in person, in order to make some snacks for Lu Guanlan to take them.

This flower banquet is just like the spring outing, where the ladies and ladies of each family bring their best snacks and make an appointment to eat snacks together in a good place to enjoy the flowers.

Ah Li prepared a few boxes of Lu Guanlan's favorite crisp cakes, and when she remembered something, she asked, "I just don't know if Miss Chen likes it too." ”

Lu Guanlan smiled: "Why do you still care about the young lady next to you now?" Don't you want to change your master? ”

Alijiao snorted, and she didn't quarrel with the young lady.

After laughing, Lu Guanlan looked at the night outside the window and sat quietly.

The day before yesterday, Mama Zhang came to pay her respects and said that she had sent two letters for Lu Jingzhu, but Mama Zhang was illiterate and didn't know who the envelope was written for.

Lu Guanlan can guess without reading the letter that since it is two, it is naturally given to her two "good brothers".

Lu Qiming, the eldest son of Lu Jiashu, and Lu Huasheng, the second son of Lu Jiashu, both came out of Song Yuemei's belly.

In her previous life, she didn't have a deep impression of these two people, but she only knew that Lu Qiming was idle, but followed Lu Bingyan's romantic temperament. This Lu Hua rarely speaks in his life, most of them are studying in the academy, and she is even rarer.

In the past two years, the two were called out by Lu Bingyan to travel, and she may not have seen each other for a long time.

Thinking about it, Song Yuemei was really anxious, otherwise where would she call her son back like this.

Seeing that Lu Guanlan was distracted again, Ah Li brought her a cloak and put it on, "Miss, rest early, you have to walk a long way tomorrow," she said, and helped Lu Guanlan back to the back room.

Halfway through, Lu Guanlan paused, turned his head and asked Ah Li: "Can Mama Zhou be settled?" ”

Ah Li nodded, "I've found a secluded yard for Mama to move in." ”

Lu Guanlan nodded, only then was he relieved.

There is no grandfather and grandmother in Shuzhong, and Mama Zhou is also a person when she goes back, so it is better to place her in Beijing, and it is always a lot more reassuring to stay by her side, and she can often take care of one or two.

Then he asked, "Did the woman inquire?" ”

Ah Li shook her head, "This slave really can't find out······

Lu Guanlan pondered for a moment, "It's really difficult for you to inquire about this matter, it's okay, I think there is another way." ”

Ah Li was a little curious, "But—what did I ask about that woman?" ”

Lu Guanlan shook his head and said nothing.

In the early morning, a gust of wind blew from the window, bringing in the fragrance of flowers.

Lu Guanlan was woken up by the wind, sat up and shouted Ah Li.

Seeing that Lu Guanlan was awake, Ah Li hurriedly called for washing water, and quipped: "Miss is really rare to get up early, this is the first time that the slave maid has not called Miss, and Miss got up on her own." ”

Lu Guanlan looked out the window in a daze, "I forgot to close the window last night?" ”

Ah Li smiled: "Miss, can you forget, since you came back from Shuzhong, you ordered not to close the window in the future?" ”

"Really?" Lu Guanlan muttered.

Somehow, in the gust of wind this morning, she actually felt the fragrance of silk nine plums.

Thinking of this, the figure under the moonlight flashed in his mind.

She was stunned, shook her head, and didn't think much more.

The flower banquet was placed in the village outside the city of the eldest princess of Yuehua.

Princess Yuehua is the younger sister of His Majesty today, with an excellent temperament and a love of tranquility, so she often goes south to escape the world.

Because he was not in Beijing all the year round, he let Zhuangzi out of the city, so that Mrs. Jingzhong could enjoy the tour at any time.

Lu Guanlan also knew about this Zhuangzi in his previous life, and he also went with Chengye.

This Zhuangzi has beautiful scenery to enjoy in all seasons, flowers in spring, lotus in summer, forests in autumn, and snow in winter.

Lu Guanlan loved this place in his previous life, especially the Huxin Pavilion, so he begged for this Zhuangzi with Chengye.

But Chengye told her that this was his imperial aunt's Zhuangzi, and she couldn't give it to others at will, but she gave it to Lu Jingzhu in a blink of an eye.

Chen Ruoxuan and Lu Guanlan made an appointment to meet at the city gate, in order for the two to travel together.

When Lu Guanlan arrived at the city gate, he saw that the carriage of the Chen Mansion was already waiting here, and Chen Ruoxuan was standing outside the carriage, kicking the pebbles on the ground boredly.

When Chen Ruoxuan saw Lu Guanlan coming, she hurriedly jumped into Lu Guanlan's carriage and smiled brightly: "Sister Lu, after a long time, have you ever missed me?" ”

Seeing that Chen Ruoxuan was still that childish, Lu Guanlan couldn't help but smile slightly, "I miss it very much." ”

When Chen Ruoxuan heard this, she sat down by Lu Guanlan, stretched out her hand to hold Lu Guanlan's wrist, but found the bracelet on Lu Guanlan's wrist, and exclaimed: "Sister Lu, where did you buy this bracelet, it is so delicate and beautiful." ”

Lu Guanlan was stunned for a moment, lowered his eyes and looked at his wrist, and said, "Friends sent it, and I don't know where I bought it." ”

Chen Ruoxuan was a little disappointed, sighed, and said that she went to Shangshu Mansion to find her a few days ago, and heard that she went to Shuzhong, but I don't know why she went.

Lu Guanlan said: "My biological mother died, and my grandfather couldn't afford to get sick when he heard the bad news, so I went back to visit. ”

Speaking of this, Lu Guanlan's expression was indifferent, but his heart was still a little astringent.

My grandfather's body was so strong that he didn't die until he saw her. If it weren't for Liu Hanqi and Song Yuemei to do this thing, how could my grandfather still suffer such a toss before leaving.

Chen Ruoxuan listened to Lu Guanlan talk about Shuzhong and his party, but she didn't expect Lu Guanlan to lose two close relatives one after another, and she was sympathetic for a while, so she reached out and held Lu Guanlan, "Sister Lu, don't be too sad." ”

As he spoke, his eyes were a little red, "My mother has also been gone for many years, although my aunt has been a stepmother and is very good to me, but in the end it is not as intimate as my biological mother." Sister Lu and I are also sympathetic. If Sister Lu encounters difficulties in the house in the future, even if she looks for me, I will definitely help. ”

Lu Guanlan's lips hooked up a shallow smile, and he bowed slightly: "Thank you, Miss Chen." ”

Chen Ruoxuan frowned, and said angrily: "Don't call me Miss Chen, call me Ruoxuan." ”

Lu Guanlan smiled and nodded, "Okay, Ruoxuan." ”

The Zhuangzi of the eldest princess of Yuehua is called "Seeking the Hidden Garden", which is the word inscribed by the eldest princess herself.

The carriages of the two mansions stopped at the gate of Zhuangzi, and Chen Ruoxuan pulled Lu Guanlan out of the carriage, and on the other side, Mrs. Chen also got off the carriage of Chen's mansion.

Lu Guanlan stepped forward and saluted, "I've seen Mrs. Chen." ”

Mrs. Chen helped Lu Guanlan up with a smile and nodded: "A few days ago, even the old lady often mentioned Miss Lu, saying that the young lady was knowledgeable and well-behaved, and asked Xuan'er when she would invite you to the mansion again." After the birthday banquet, I haven't seen it for a while, I think Miss Lu has lost a lot of weight, and she can take care of her body more on weekdays. ”

Mrs. Chen is the sister of Ruoxuan's biological mother, and she is also very straightforward and kind, Lu Guanlan has no hostility towards such a person, so she nodded yes.

Stepping into the gate of Zhuangzi, there is a winding promenade in the eyes, and after walking through the promenade, there is the Bibo Lake, which is the pavilion in the center of the lake that Lu Guanlan has liked for a long time.

Lu Guanlan and Chen Ruoxuan walked behind Mrs. Chen, and when they met other ladies on the way, they were all Mrs. Chen's mouths to socialize.

When it came to the banquet, Lu Guanlan picked the most partial seat and sat down.

Chen Ruoxuan liked to join in the fun, but when she saw Lu Guanlan sitting so partially, she also sat aside.

Lu Guanlan looked at the visitor quietly, looking at how much he had seen in his previous life, and how much he had never seen in his previous life.

Chen Ruoxuan looked at Lu Guanlan quietly and was surprised, and saw her staring at the ladies and ladies around. I thought she was a little sad, after all, the people who went to the banquet were all brought by the lady with her own young lady, and she was the only one who was lonely.

was a little distressed, and hurriedly poured fruit wine and handed it to Lu Guanlan, "Come on!" Sister Lu drank this glass of wine, and I took Sister Lu to play in the water. ”

Lu Guanlan was interrupted suddenly, and he couldn't cry or laugh, so he had to drink the wine in the cup, get up and follow Chen Ruoxuan to the lake.

There are a few shallows by the lake, and because they are all women, there is no taboo.

The ladies took off their shoes and socks and went to the shallow water to wade and frolick.

At this moment, there was an exclamation.

Lu Guanlan followed the prestige, only to see a girl's shoes and socks being thrown into the deep water, and the girl was so anxious that she stomped her feet.

Chen Ruoxuan also saw it, so she said: "That's Wang Qin'er, the eldest lady of the household department, and it was her sister who threw her shoes and socks, let's take care of it, her sister is the most arrogant and domineering, and she doesn't have a good face for anyone, and I am the laziest to pay attention to their family's affairs." ”

Lu Guanlan was silent, but saw that Wang Qin'er was standing there wiping tears aggrievedly.

At this time, Mrs. Wang ran over, looked at Wang Qin'er, and then at her sister.

Lu Guanlan thought that Mrs. Wang was here to teach her little daughter a lesson, but who knew that she slapped Wang Qin'er in front of everyone.

"You dead girl, it's not summer yet, so take your sister to the water, if you let your sister get the cold, you can still get it!" As she spoke, Mrs. Wang picked up the little girl and left.

Lu Guanlan watched from the side and asked Chen Ruoxuan softly, "This Wang Qin'er, isn't it Mrs. Wang's own child?" ”

Chen Ruoxuan shook her head, "Biological is biological to biological birth, but somehow, Mrs. Wang seems to hate Wang Qin'er so much that she hates it, and she only likes her little daughter." ”

Lu Guanlan nodded thoughtfully, "I see, Wang Qin'er is older than us, and I'm afraid it's not good to beat her like this in front of everyone." ”

Chen Ruoxuan also nodded in agreement, "Wang Qin'er has been in the house for two years, but somehow, no one has come to the door to propose, her sister is only seven or eight years old, and she is very expensive in the house." ”

The daughter of the head of the household, no one proposes marriage?

Lu Guanlan muttered in his heart. looked at Wang Qin'er's delicate face again, and suddenly felt that this was a good candidate.

Thinking about it, Lu Guanlan put back on his shoes and socks, turned around and returned to the banquet, and took a box of snacks that Ah Li had placed on the table.

Wang Qin'er first lost her shoes and socks, and was slapped by her mother, and now she was standing by the lake in a daze, but she didn't think about it, Lu Guanlan suddenly came from behind and handed her the snack box in his hand.

"Please Miss Wang take it for me," After speaking, Lu Guanlan walked to the side of the tree, stood on tiptoe, raised his hand, and broke a branch that was not short.

She took the branch, walked up to the bridge, hooked Wang Qin'er's shoes and socks that had floated under the bridge, and returned to Wang Qin'er with the shoes and socks.

Wang Qin'er didn't expect someone to help her, and she couldn't react for a while.

saw Chen Ruoxuan running over in the water, and said to Wang Qin'er: "Sister Lu help you Sister Wang, Sister Wang doesn't know how to say thank you?" ”

Wang Qin'er hurriedly took the shoes and socks carried by Lu Guanlan, and bent her knees and said gratefully: "Thank you two sisters." ”

Chen Ruoxuan was helpless, she didn't expect Lu Guanlan to come to help Wang Qin'er, and she just wanted to follow Lu Guanlan, so she waved her hand and said: "Don't thank me, I didn't do anything, if you want to thank me, thank me Sister Lu." ”

Only then did Wang Qin'er raise her eyes and look at Lu Guanlan carefully.

Seeing that Lu Guanlan was wearing a veil, although he was doing a good thing to help people, his eyes were extremely cold, as if he was not stained with dust.

Chen Ruoxuan herself recognizes it, but this veiled girl-

Lu Guanlan saw the doubts in Wang Qin'er's eyes, and smiled slightly, "The daughter of Lu Bingyan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Lu Guanlan." ”