Chapter 15 Xiaoxiang Courtyard
Hearing Li Ying's arrangement, Lan Yue's heartbeat accelerated, the Mid-Autumn Festival night was like a distant dream, and the midnight dream was still pounding when I thought about it occasionally.
Lord Lin hadn't seen him for nearly a month, and just when she wanted to fade away, she suddenly wanted to go to see him alone.
Li Ying looked at Lan Yue's face and couldn't help but smile, "Don't worry, I will arrange a reliable person to send you over, Lord Lin is a humble gentleman, you just go to ask for instructions for me, you can come and go for three days." ”
The autumn rain in Zilang Country is continuous, and the flood season is no less severe than the Dragon Boat Festival.
From May to the present, it is necessary not only to repair the dams that are in danger, but also to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the dikes in rivers and lakes in various prefectures and counties.
This time, Yao Lang went to inspect everywhere more rigorously and meticulously, and he left for more than a month.
The autumn rain is dripping, Yao Lang stands on the river embankment, Qingshuang holds an umbrella for him, this embankment is more precipitous, fortunately it has been strengthened now, and the frost is coming, and the autumn flood is about to end.
The people who came and went on the embankment were busy finishing the final touches, and the officials in charge did not dare to slack off and personally supervised the project.
A person hurriedly ran in the distance, dressed in a raincoat, and when he got closer, it turned out to be Zidian.
After listening to the Zidian report, Yao Lang's originally cold expression instantly softened, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and he instructed Qingshuang, "Arrange it in Xiaoxiang Courtyard!" ”
Yao Lang's travel has always been simple, although there are mansions given by his father in some states and counties, but he has never lived in a post house, and his food is more casual.
Therefore, following King Ruining is drudgery, which is the consensus of Zilang officials.
This Xiaoxiang courtyard is Yao Lang's diligence, the reward given by King Zilang, he has only been to two or three times in the past few years, and now the residents still have to make arrangements, Qingshuang ordered to go down.
Two days later, a plain carriage stopped at the northwest corner gate of Xiaoxiang Courtyard, Zidian dismounted and came to the front of the car, and said to the car: "Miss Xiaoyue, it's here, you can get off." ”
Lan Yue, who was dressed in a moon-white dress, lifted the curtain, stepped on the footstool and got out of the car, looking around curiously, thinking that she was going to a post house, but she didn't expect it to be a garden.
She followed the purple electricity into the corner gate, bypassing the shade of the trees, through the rockery, the garden gradually opened up, all the way, only to see pavilions and pavilions around, beautiful flowers and trees all over, a clear lake in the drizzle ripples slightly.
"Here?" Lan Yue was a little puzzled, "Didn't you want to see Lord Lin?" ”
Zidian replied respectfully: "The adult ordered Miss Xiaoyue to rest here first, the adult is still checking on the river embankment now, and I will come here to see you later." ”
After walking for a while, a stone path appeared in front of you, along the stone path, there is a chic small courtyard hidden in the verdant bamboo forest, the courtyard gate is also made of bamboo, and the plaque reads "Xiangyue Pavilion".
As soon as she arrived at the door, a maid greeted her and saluted Lan Yue, "Miss Xiaoyue is here, my lord told me to take care of the girl, let's go into the house and rest." ”
This kind of courtesy made her a little uneasy, and Lan Yue walked into the small courtyard with the maid, and the room was elegantly decorated.
The maid served her to freshen up, and set off this morning, running all the way, and at this moment it was already time, Lan Yue ate some snacks and fell asleep on the couch.
After a sweet night, when she opened her eyes and saw that it was already dark outside, she hurriedly got up.
When the maid heard the movement, she hurriedly came into the house to serve, and Lan Yue asked, "What time is it?" Is Lord Lin back? ”
The maid bowed her head and said, "It's almost time, and the lord said that I will invite you over when the girl wakes up." ”
Lan Yue hurriedly straightened her clothes and makeup, and said, "Then you can take me over quickly." ”
The maid held an umbrella in front of her and led the way with a lantern, and Lan Yue also held a red painted oil paper umbrella.
The maid stopped and said, "The girl will go up by herself, and the lord will be upstairs." Then he turned around and left.
Lan Yue was a little strange, and watched the maid walk away, looked back upstairs, and found a long and jade figure standing in front of the window, looking down at her......
Yao Lang has been back to the courtyard for more than half an hour, and after changing clothes, he came to Tingyu Building and waited for her until now.
Lan Yue calmed down, lifted her dress and went upstairs, and came to the private room on the second floor.
At this time, it is almost late autumn, the breeze and drizzle are quite chilly, and the cold of the land of Yanyun is completely different from the damp and cold of the south of the Yangtze River.
This is her first year in Zilang Country, and as the weather gets cooler, Blue Moon is still a little uncomfortable.
When she hesitated at the door, the door of the private room opened gently, Yao Lang was wearing a carmine wide-sleeved brocade robe, with a silver crown tied up black hair, and a jade belt around her waist, which made her face look like a crown of jade.
Yao Lang looked at her with a smile, and as soon as Lan Yue's gaze met with him, he lowered his head in a panic.
"Come in!" Yao Lang said softly.
"Yes......" Lan Yue took a deep breath, and as Yao Lang entered the private room, she saw that the sandalwood in the room was thick and warm like spring, and one of the round tables had been set up with delicious food and wine.
When Blue Moon entered the house, she felt comfortable all over, and the chill in the cold rain was dispelled.
As usual, Yao Lang was the first to take a seat, Lan Yue entered the second seat, and they were not seen in January, both of them were a little restrained, and they were a little cold for a while.
Yao Lang lowered his head and smiled, poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Lan Yue, "It's cold, it's still ...... Get used to it, right? ”
Lan Yue borrowed the teacup, thanked her, and said after a moment's silence: "Lord Lin...... I have a question, don't be surprised. ”
Yao Lang smiled slightly, did not speak, and waited quietly for her to speak.
"I don't think you're an ordinary person!" Blue Moon said in a low voice.
"The emperor also has several distant relatives! I'm a relative of the country, but I still have to rely on my own work. Yao Lang replied to her briskly.
Lan Yue hesitated, "I've always called you Lord Lin, and I don't know your name...... I'm afraid that it will be abrupt in the future. ”
"Lin You, you remember!" The corners of Yao Lang's mouth rose slightly, "Do you want me to write it to you?" Without waiting for her to reply, he put his finger on the table and began to write carefully.
"Then this place ......" Lan Yue still didn't feel at ease, where could such a garden be available to ordinary people.
Yao Lang chuckled, "This garden is the courtyard of King Ruining, it has been idle for a long time, I passed by here and was entrusted to take care of it." ”
Qingshuang just knocked on the door and came in, and when she heard this, she couldn't help blinking, and stood beside Yao Lang without saying a word.
It turned out that Lord Lin was a relative of King Ruining, and Lan Yue had an indescribable feeling in her heart.
"You and ...... He, I mean Ruining Wang is familiar? Blue Moon snorted.
"What? Have you heard of King Ruining too? Yao Lang smiled secretly in his heart, "I only know his housekeeper well, the second prince of Zilang Kingdom, not everyone can see it casually!" ”
"Yes!" Lan Yue snorted, "This kind of arrogant and ruthless person, it's okay if you don't know it!" ”
"You...... That's how you heard about him? ”
As soon as Lan Yue raised her head, she was facing Yao Lang's complicated gaze, and she was a little panicked, "I...... I just listened to it at a street tea stall...... I won't give you something about him when I hear about him...... Let's get into trouble! ”
Yao Lang didn't answer, turned his head to look at Qingshuang, and said faintly, "You also heard about King Ruining like this outside?" ”
Qingshuang regretted why he had come in at this time, and he swept the blue moon with his afterglow, scratching his head and not knowing how to answer.
Yao Lang glanced at Qingshuang meaningfully, changed the topic and said to Lan Yue: "The autumn wind and autumn rain are also unique, such a good garden, tomorrow I will take a look here by the way, and I will work with you on the embroidery list." ”
Lan Yue nodded slowly, her expression a little melancholy.
Yao Lang casually prepared a basket of dishes for her, "After a day of traveling, these dishes are all from famous chefs, you can try them." ”
Qingshuang suddenly found that she was redundant, and said in a low voice: "My lord...... Then I'll go out first, and you call me ...... something."
Yao Lang waved his hand at him and didn't say anything.
Lan Yue came back to her senses and got up to excuse herself, "Lord Lin, I can't help it!" I'll do it myself, you're my boss now. ”
Yao Lang couldn't help laughing, "By the way, I forgot that you are now the deputy in charge of the embroidery workshop, I want to congratulate you, it is said that you have been favored by Director Li with your good articles." Then I'll ask you a question. ”
Lan Yue finally laughed, "Lord Lin, I found that you really didn't suffer at all!" ”
"What do you mean by that?" Yao Lang said with great interest.
"Last time I asked you a question, you have to ask me one, this time it's still ......"
The two laughed, the atmosphere in the house gradually became harmonious, the drizzle outside the window hit the banana leaves, and the autumn wind and autumn rain were no longer sad......