Approaching Chinese New Year's Eve, light snow fell in the capital again, and it was several days at once. Mrs. Su is also sympathetic to her children and grandchildren, so she is exempted from asking for peace.

Acacia is also happy to be idle, staying in the bamboo courtyard and not going out for half a step.

And the two ladies in the general's mansion are not so idle.

A few days ago, Su Qing deliberately went to Jinxiu Building to buy new pastries for Mrs. Su to try, and the old lady smiled. Not to be outdone, Su Yiling braved the light snow to accompany the old lady to read the scriptures for several days.

The whole of General Su's mansion flattered the old lady, and only the lovesick and salty appearance was not light. The people know that the third lady will not be favored and will not compete for favor.

Acacia sat at the desk carved with red sandalwood, flipped through the files with his left hand, and wrote a few words on the white paper with his right hand from time to time. The catkins waited on the side and gently polished the ink.

Splendid Building will sort out the important information every three days and then send it to Acacia, after reading it, it is necessary to make an accurate reply and filing.

The four-legged beast incense burner on the table wafted out a trace of fragrance, and Acacia wore a simple dress and looked at each scroll intently. Seeing some obscure information, the suspicious fox frowned slightly. The hair is only tied up at the back of the head, and there are small pieces of hair scattered around the sideburns.

There was a slight noise at the door, and the curtain opened a small crack, and a small head poked into it and glanced at Rosin.

Rosin put down the embroidery in her hand and walked out of the door with a light movement.

I saw only one maid with raw eyes.

The delicate maid blessed her body: "The old lady ordered me to pass a message to the third girl." ”

Rosin suppressed the displeasure in her eyes and led her into the house with her head bowed.

"Miss, someone from the old lady's side."

"I've seen Miss Three."

Acacia didn't look up, glanced at it, answered softly, and stopped talking.

The maid is in trouble now, she is just a third-class little maid serving tea in Yi'an Hospital. was sent by the old lady to pass the word, if you do a good job, why not go up.

The third lady doesn't go out of the yard on weekdays, and when she goes to ask Ann, she doesn't like to talk, and lets people pick on her. I thought it was a soft personality, but I didn't expect to touch a nail.

Now the third lady didn't speak, but her innate majesty turned into an invisible pressure that made her tremble slightly.

Acacia dropped the last stroke, and raised her eyes to look at the maid who was standing restlessly in the hall, with her head bowed and her hands twisting handkerchiefs.

Yes, it's not loved by my grandmother, and it's a casual maid to send someone to talk.

"What does grandmother command?" The fluttering words, I can't hear any emotions, and the little girl is bottomless.

"The second young master and the third young master took a leave of absence and returned home, and the old lady asked each room to go to Yi'an Courtyard for dinner together." The maid lowered her head and couldn't see Su Xiangsi's expression clearly, but she felt inexplicably panicked when she stared at her.

"Got it." Acacia couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and after speaking, he flipped through the scroll by himself.

Rosin Xiang willingly led the little maid out and sent her away politely.

The little maid held an umbrella, exhaled heavily from the bamboo courtyard, and patted her chest several times.

The third lady doesn't like to talk, so her temperament is too eccentric, and even the entire Tingzhu courtyard is frighteningly quiet.

The old lady doesn't like Su Xiangsi very much, but she will still do enough in her ordinary face. The family banquet is an indispensable position for Su Xiangsi, and at first, Mrs. Su also picked Su Xiangsi's thorn, and reprimanded her several times openly and secretly. was all dissolved by Su Xiangsi, and a few breaths seemed to hit cotton, so he lost the mood against Su Xiangsi, and maintained the delicate relationship that was now estranged. Su Xiangsi also has a full number of etiquette on weekdays, so that people can't find mistakes. Mrs. Su was too lazy to say half a word.

And General Su is about to return to Beijing, if he knows that he has mistreated Su Xiangsi, he will inevitably have a reputation of injustice and unkindness.

Rosin quickly pulled Su Xiangsi's hair into a daily combed bun and inserted a golden branch hairpin inlaid with rubies. wanted to rub some incense powder on Su Xiangsi's face, but Su Xiangsi gently blocked it.

Su Xiangsi looked at the girl's cheeks and hairstyle in the bronze mirror, and glanced at Rosin approvingly: "It's still your skill." ”

Hearing the praises of the young lady, the round face of the rosin deepened the smile: "If the young lady likes it, she will comb the young lady's hair for the rest of her life." ”

sighed lightly at the rosin, got up and asked the catkins to change into a dress suitable for going out to meet people.

Stepping out of the door, the people in the corridor respectfully blessed their bodies.

Looking at the snow scene in his yard, he couldn't help but sigh and walked out.

Liu Wu exclaimed and waited, and caught up with Su Xiangsi with an umbrella. Hold the umbrella above Su Xiangsi's head.

When I arrived at Yi'an Courtyard in the snow, the main hall was already full of people, and the room was full of laughter. Su Xiangsi walked to the middle without a hurry and gave a full salute to Mrs. Su who was sitting at the head, and owed a debt to the two dignified young men on the side.

"I've seen the second brother, the third brother."

Mrs. Su was happy and didn't feel much embarrassed Su Xiangsi, nodded lightly, and motioned to sit down on the side.

Can you not be happy that your grandson has succeeded in his studies at the academy?

Su Yiling didn't pay much attention to serving food and beating her legs on the side, and her mind was all on her two children and grandchildren.

On weekdays, I praise Su Yiling and Su Qing to the sky, and I can rest assured that the pain on the tip is relieved.

"The third sister hasn't seen me for a long time." Su Mingrun, the second sister-in-law, is ranked third in the house, has been studying in Evergreen Academy for three years, and is 18 years old this year. It is to participate in the imperial examination in the spring.

Su Xiangsi turned sideways and smiled slightly: "The second brother and the third brother are the most diligent in the academy, and they will definitely be able to win the imperial examination in one fell swoop." ”

Su Mingyuan and Su Mingrun heard this, and their faces were proud, and it seemed that the move was bound to win.

The eldest lady Zhao and the second lady Song straightened their backs and looked a little meaningful. The son's high school entry into the imperial court as an official means that there are more possibilities to inherit the glory and wealth of the Manchu Mansion.

Su Yiling, who was beating Mrs. Su's legs, looked at Su Xiangsi a few more times in surprise.

How many days have you not seen you, and you can talk?

Su Qing also found out when she, the third sister, would say such flattering words.

It's really abnormal.

Quietly glanced at Mrs. Su, and sure enough, she saw a look of inquiry in the old lady's eyes.

The grandchildren surrounded Mrs. Su and coaxed her face red, and when the next person reported that the two masters had returned, dinner in the side hall had been prepared. You can move to the past.

Su Yiling helped Mrs. Su up, Su Mingrun took a quick step and Su Qing stood on the other side of Mrs. Su, carefully supporting her.

Mrs. Su smiled even more happily and praised her sensible and filial piety.

Seeing this, Su Qing's stepped foot and outstretched hand withdrew as if nothing happened. There was nothing wrong with the gentle smile on his face.

Su Xiangsi saw it all in her eyes, got up, slowly straightened her dress, walked past Su Qing and said, "What does the big sister think?" Let's get over there. I don't know what my grandmother prepared for tonight's dishes. ”

Su Qing came back to her senses, walked a few steps quickly, and grabbed Su Xiangsi's arm affectionately: "Naturally, I have prepared the second brother and the third brother like it." ”

Su Xiangsi smiled but did not speak, and let Su Qing hold him. Follow behind the crowd.

There are two more people dangling in front of the old lady, taking away the favor, and who can be happy.

On weekdays, the family banquet is personally organized by the eldest lady Zhao, but today's arrangement is arranged by Mrs. Su herself to prevent others from interfering, which shows the status of the two children and grandchildren in her heart.

When I arrived in the side hall, I smelled the aroma of food, and my eyes swept the table to see that it was all those two who loved to eat. Su Xiangsi pursed his lips a few times, and he was hungry after reading the file for a day.

Su Yiling and Su Mingrun sat on both sides of Mrs. Su and personally prepared vegetables for the old lady. The old lady was happy and ate a few more bites.

When the eldest master Su Xuan was young, he failed to make the list several times in the exam, so he took over the management of several shops in the General's Mansion and Tianchang Zhuangzi, and he never thought that he had a talent for business, and he was easy to take care of. Now my son is so competitive that he is so happy that he drinks a few glasses in a row.

The second master only earned a high official position in the ministry, and if he wanted to rise up, he had to pin his hopes on his children.

Toasts are staggered, and the people at the dinner table drink their heads. The Zhao family and the Song family, who don't like each other, can actually talk about each other.

It's really like a happy scene for the whole family.

Su Xiangsi listened to your ridicule with a shallow smile on her face. My heart has turned a thousand times. Picking up the leaves, he chewed and swallowed, trying to swallow the sourness in his throat.

"The third sister should be thinking about the third uncle." Su Yiling got up and gave Su Xiangsi a piece of vinegar pork ribs, "Counting that the day is coming, the third sister will be able to reunite as a family at that time." ”

Looking at the vinegared pork ribs in the bowl with an attractive color, my eyes blinked. Chong Su Yiling bowed slightly to express her gratitude.

"My eldest sister and I said that we would go to Puluo Temple tomorrow to listen to the scriptures and pray, and the third sister should go together." Su Yiling's tone was full of sincerity. This is the first time I have been invited to leave the house together.

hesitated, and before he could answer, his hands were tightly held by Su Qing on the side: "Let's go together sisters and ask for peace in our house." ”

Su Xiangsi rolled her eyes in her heart, and there was no need to pretend to be such a close relative if she was a sister. I wanted to withdraw my hands, but I was grabbed tighter.

I had no choice but to nod in response, and Mrs. Su nodded with satisfaction and looked at Su Yiling: "Your sister has never been to the temple, don't let her break the rules." ”

Su Yiling nodded obediently: "I believe that my sister is sensible and will not cause trouble." ”

After dinner, he returned to Tingzhuyuan and waved off his subordinates. Let the catkins call the south branch.

Nanzhi has been by Su Xiangsi's side for five years, and his martial arts are unfathomable, and Su Xiangsi's contact with the outside world makes it more secure for him to do it.

"Master." Nan Zhi stood in front of Su Xiangsi in a black brocade dress with gold trim, and bowed respectfully.

"You bring a message to Mu Shizi and the person in the palace, tomorrow I will go to Puluo Temple. What has King Yu done lately? Su Xiangsi's tone was more solemn than before, knowing that this matter was urgent, Nanzhi led the order to go out quickly.

"Miss is afraid that King Yu will have a plan tomorrow? I'll arrange it now, and I'll secretly follow some more people tomorrow. The catkins also felt the uneasiness of the lovesickness.

"I didn't think much about it, just came out of Yi'an Courtyard, and Su Qing hinted that I had to go to Puluo Temple tomorrow several times." Su Xiangsi slowly had a plan in his heart.

Su Qing said a few more words, which made Su Xiangsi suspicious.

Su Yiling invited her to burn incense just to be polite on her face, and Su Qing opened her mouth several times to please Su Xiangsi for fear of not going.

How can people not be suspicious.

The soldiers came to block the water and cover the earth, but Su Qing still couldn't help but make a move.

Su Yiling and Song returned to Youlan Courtyard and instructed the small kitchen to cook sobering soup for the old man and Su Mingrun.

made a look at Zhang's mother.

Zhang's mother comprehended, retreated with a room of maids, and closed the door tightly.

Song confirmed that no one was eavesdropping outside the window before he took Su Yiling's hand and said earnestly: "The return of the third room must be a thorn in the side of the big house, you can't get involved in them." ”

Su Yiling nodded clearly: "Mother, if the big house attacks the title, our second room will not have a good life, the big house has been in charge of the family for many years, and our second room has suffered a lot of grievances." ”

Song touched the top of Su Yiling's hair lovingly: "As long as you can please in front of the old lady, your mother will definitely earn a good future for you and Run'er." ”

Su Yiling was surprised in her heart, and vaguely felt that her mother's words were not as simple as they seemed to be, and opened her mouth to ask. Seeing that his mother looked tired, he swallowed back the words in his mouth and nodded obediently.

I asked carefully if I was ready to go to Puluo Temple tomorrow before letting Su Yiling go back to her room to rest.

Nanzhi went and came back quickly: "Mu Shizi said that King Yu has not made any big moves in a few days, and there is no connection with Miss Tomorrow's itinerary for the time being." Reassure Miss. ”

Su Xiangsi settled down a lot in his heart and asked Nanzhi to retreat. I sat alone on the edge of the bed and pondered for a long time before I was brought back to my senses by rosin and catkins.

"Yun Feng beside the eldest lady secretly went out, going to King Yu's mansion. Our people didn't dare get too close. ”

Su Xiangsi chuckled, "Oh? Then we'll see which one they're going to sing tomorrow. ”