The carriage stopped, and the coachman and another servant jumped out of the carriage from each side. The coachman led the horse, and the servant respectfully said to the man behind the curtain from outside the curtain, "Father, we have arrived." ”

Father?

Lin Ruo and Youcao glanced at each other, and there were doubts in each other's eyes. However, the doubts in Lin Ruo's eyes quickly faded, she guessed who the person in the carriage was, instructed Youcao, and asked the porter to inform Lin Qian.

A pair of slightly rough hands were lifted, and the little man stretched out his hand to let the old man support him and escort him out of the carriage. As soon as the old man stood still, the little servant jumped on the car, took out the gifts in the carriage and carried them in his hands, jumped out of the carriage, and followed the old man. Youcao had already stepped forward under Lin Ruo's signal, and said respectfully: "Steward Tao, my young lady is waiting at the door, please move." ”

Steward Tao squinted, looked at the maid in front of him, who was neither humble nor arrogant, but well-mannered, and then looked at the pale green figure at the door, and was slightly surprised.

But after all, he has been the old butler of the Murong family for decades, from the former Yuwang Mansion to the current Rongwang Mansion. After decades of accustomed to seeing people's feelings and sophistication, all emotions have never been shown on his face, and he immediately replied:

"The county lord is a precious person, how can he wait with respect? It's really a torment for the old slave. The tired girl leads the way, Ah Fu, come with me to meet the princess-to-be! ”

Youcao bowed slightly, then led the Tao steward father and son to the door, bowed with fists in his fists, and said respectfully: "See the county lord." ”

And Tao Fu, the little guy who came with him, put the salute aside and kowtowed respectfully.

Lin Ruo had heard that this old housekeeper was extremely respected in King Rong's Mansion, and even King Rong Murong Chong treated him like an elder, so he didn't have to salute.

Lin Ruo immediately walked down the steps and held Steward Tao's arm: "Steward Tao doesn't have to be polite, Uncle has prepared refreshments in the hall and waiting, Steward Tao, please." ”

Lin Ruo's left hand touched his right sleeve, and his right hand was spread out towards the gate of the Lin Mansion, slightly tilting his head to show his respect.

Steward Tao's heart skipped another beat.

Although he had heard of the name of the young lady of the Lin family who was humble and courteous, but this time, he still felt a little emotional, although the Lin family did not come out, but it was quite popular with the royal family, one of which was that since the lord of Shude County, Lin Yuan, the imperial merchant Lin Qian, the county lord of Minrou, the county lord of Minhui, and the third young master of the Lin family are all humble and kind people, quite sacred, and they are also quite reputable among the merchants. However, the only thing he has an impression of the Lin family and has dealt with is that more than 20 years ago, he was ordered by the emperor to send a congratulatory gift to the county lord of Pingrong who was married at that time.

But the county lord of Minhui in front of him, what he knew about her was only nine years ago, on the night of the tragic death of the county lord of Minrou, the six-year-old Gu Manxue was summoned by Emperor Mingzong alone, and talked in detail for a long time, and then there were three holy decrees that shocked the government and the opposition, Gu Manxue became the county lord of Minhui Lin Ruo, and was infamous as an "unscrupulous girl" by many speculations.

During her nine years in the Lin Mansion, she only heard that she had a very good relationship with Su Muqing, the eldest lady of the Jingping Hou Su Mansion, and Su Muyu, the new prince, and the county lord Minhui and Su Shizi were also a pair that most people in Bian'an City were optimistic about, but neither the Suhou Mansion nor the Lin Mansion recognized it.

The clinker holy will is unpredictable, and the lord of Minhui was assigned to marry Prince Rong.

But on the eve of the holy decree, the county lord of Minhui was in distress and was rescued by Su Shizi, which added a lot of gossip to this pair of mysterious childhood sweethearts.

Steward Tao admits that he has read countless people, and there are few people who are difficult to see, but the woman in front of him who has just passed the curtain makes him feel like he is facing his own young master - he can't see through.

These thoughts flashed in his mind for only a moment, and in the next breath, he saluted and shirked in a deep voice: "The county lord personally greets him, he is already tormenting the old slave, how can he bother the county lord to guide the way?" ”

A faint smile floated on the corner of Lin Ruo's mouth: "The old housekeeper's words are wrong. ”

A "old butler" sounds very kind, and many old people in the palace will call him so, instead of flattering him like those who come to the Rong Palace, to get in touch with each other and seek opportunities.

Steward Tao couldn't help but raise his head and looked at Lord Minhui with some confusion.

Lin Ruo's face still had a gentle chuckle, just like the slightly drunken wind blowing in March, which made people feel that there was no such high-minded alienation: "An old housekeeper brought Eli Lito to the Lin Mansion, and he was a distinguished guest of the Lin Mansion; Second, you are an elder, and Ah Ruo is a junior; Third, ......" As he spoke, a faint flush appeared on his face, "The old housekeeper represents Lord Rong, and Ah Ruo doesn't dare to slack off." ”

Looking at the shyness and timidity of Lin Ruo's daughter's family, Steward Tao suddenly felt that his evaluation of her "can't see through" was biased. After all, she is a fifteen-year-old girl, but because she has experienced a lot of things, she is a little more calm and graceful than the pampered ladies of the noble family. But it is quite good for such a woman who knows the general situation and understands proportions to enter the palace and become the prince's pillow person.

Steward Tao said respectfully: "The county lord has raised the old slave. ”

Lin Ruo sighed slightly: "Old housekeeper, Ah Ruo's residence is the Lin Mansion, not the County Lord's Mansion. At this moment, Ah Ruo's identity is at most just a cousin who lives in the Lin family, not the lord of Minhui. If the old housekeeper is more polite, he will be born. ”

"This ...... Then, the old slave is better to obey his fate than to be respectful, there is Miss Lao Shao. ”

The corners of Lin Ruo's mouth rose, and he said the word "please" again, and led Steward Tao and Tao Fu into the Lin Mansion. When he arrived at the main hall, Lin Qian greeted him with a smile: "Steward Tao." ”

Steward Tao raised his hand to return the salute, after all, Lin Qian was just a cloth cloth, and the salute he did was no heavier than what he did to Lin Ruo at the door: "Master Lin, it's polite." Originally, the prince should have come to visit the county lord in person, but the marriage contract was set, before the wedding, the prince and the county lord were inconvenient to see each other, so they could only order the old slave to come over, and asked Lord Lin and the county lord to forgive me. ”

"Where is Steward Tao, the prince is thoughtful, and there is nothing wrong with it. Steward Tao, please take a seat. Come on, serve tea. ”

Steward Tao prevaricated slightly, and finally did not sit on the upper seat, but only sat on the first chair under Lin Qian. Tao Fu handed the gift to the subordinates of the Lin Mansion, and stood respectfully behind the old father without saying a word.

Lin Ruo stood behind Lin Qian, lowered his eyebrows slightly, and quietly listened to the words between Lin Qian and Steward Tao, without interrupting.

All of this fell in the eyes of the Tao steward, this woman did not show a trace of displeasure on her face from beginning to end, and the holy decree said that "soft and bright, elegant and pleasant, prudent, and courteous and not excessive" is not a vain statement. Unlike other noble ladies, she is domineering. Steward Tao couldn't help but be even more satisfied, and almost decided that Lin Ruo was the best candidate for Princess Rong.

took a sip of the tea in the cup, and his eyes lit up, and he praised: "The taste of this tea is peculiar." Although the entrance is a little bitter, not as sweet and fragrant as many other teas, there is a rich wheat aroma in the aftertaste, which makes people feel that the spleen and stomach are refreshed. Dare to ask Master Lin, what kind of tea is this? ”

Lin Qian laughed loudly: "Steward Tao is really a master of tea tasting. However, it is understandable that Steward Tao does not know about this tea. ”

"Oh? Please also ask Master Lin for advice. ”