When the eldest grandson arrived at the imperial study, he saw the eldest grandson Han sitting behind the desk, and the eldest grandson paused in his heart, and stepped forward to salute, "The son has seen his father." ”

Eldest Sun Han sighed, "Flat." ”

The eldest grandson straightened up and said with a smile: "I don't know why my father summoned his sons and ministers?" ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw the eldest Sun Han raise his head from behind the desk, "Recently, the floods in the Jiangnan area have been serious, and I have sent many people to them, but it is useless. ”

The eldest grandson was stunned in his heart, and then heard the eldest grandson Han continue: "You are the prince of a country, I will leave this matter to you, and I will leave on the same day, I still believe in you." ”

The eldest grandson beat a drum in his heart, and he didn't know if the news of his intention to raise troops had leaked out, but when he thought about it, it didn't seem to have anything to do with it.

Maybe it's that he is a soldier, the eldest grandson Ye thought so, so he nodded and said, "The son will definitely not disappoint his father." ”

Changsun Han nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, let's go down and prepare." ”

Seeing that the eldest grandson retreated, the eldest grandson Han changed his face at this time, his thick eyebrows furrowed, and Su Pu on the side saw it, and hurriedly served tea, "Long live the lord, let's have a cup of tea." ”

Changsun Han didn't turn his head or answer, just looked at the sunset outside the window, sighed and said, "In this life, there are too many helpless things. ”

The prince was sent to Jiangnan to deal with the floods, Xia Mengxi and Xia Zhihan were relieved, and they only hoped that the prince could make some achievements and change his mind when he returned to Beijing.

The next day, Xia Mengning sat in front of the window to practice calligraphy after breakfast, there was nothing else to do these days, and she liked to grind and practice calligraphy alone, and when she calmed down, she only felt that everything around her was far away from herself, and it was rare to be pure.

As he was writing, he heard a sound at the door, Xia Mengning turned around, and saw Jade helping Ge Shi to walk in, Jiu'er who was standing on the side hurriedly stepped forward to help Ge Shi together, Xia Mengning put down the pen with a smile, "Why is Mother here?" ”

Ge Shi supported his waist and slowly sat on the small couch on the side, Jiu'er quickly stuffed a soft pillow behind him, Ge Shi smiled at her, looked at Xia Mengning and said: "There is nothing else, just this morning, your father told me about your eldest brother's marriage." ”

Xia Mengning walked to the other side of the couch and sat down, poured a cup of tea and handed it over, and asked casually, "What does Daddy mean?" ”

Ge Shi covered his hands with tea and said, "Listening to your father's tone, it seems that the Dong Shilang Mansion doesn't like this marriage very much, and wants to regret the marriage contract at that time."

Xia Mengning nodded, drank tea and said: "Yes, Dong Jiancheng used to stammer with his father, so he naturally hoped that her daughter could marry the eldest brother, and besides, the eldest brother was a deputy general before, but now, that ugly idea has become known all over the city, but I'm afraid that no one wants to marry his daughter." ”

As he spoke, he raised his head and looked at Jiu'er, and winked at Jiu'er.

Ge Shi didn't know the twists and turns in this, and sighed after listening to Xia Mengning's words, "This reason, who doesn't know, your father is also very clear in his heart, but now if he is proposed to repent of his marriage by the Shilang Mansion, then in the capital in the future, where should your father's face go?" ”

Xia Mengning was not worried at all, and played with the teacup in her hand, "Mother, don't worry, it's none of our business how this matter develops, Daddy will have a way to deal with it." ”

Seeing Xia Mengning's appearance, Ge Shi was not easy to speak, so he diverted the topic and chatted.

At noon, Ge had lunch in Zhuzhiyuan, and was helped back to Meifangyuan by Jade to take a nap, Xia Mengning didn't need to take a nap, and after eating, he slowly embroidered his purse on the couch, Jiu'er was sorting out the silk thread on the side, Xia Mengning looked at Jiu'er's growing and beautiful face, and joked with a smile: "Jiu'er, are you ten years old this year." ”

Jiu'er nodded, Xia Mengning smiled: "Although it is coarse linen, it is difficult to hide Jiu'er's bright appearance, I am thinking, what kind of in-law should I find for Jiu'er in the future?" ”

Jiu'er's face turned red, turned around and faced the other side, not looking at Xia Mengning, but said in her mouth: "Miss is so not serious, use these things to make fun of slaves......"

Xia Mengning saw Jiu'er's appearance, and couldn't help but smile, "Okay, okay, I won't talk about it......"

Jiu'er turned around at this time, but heard Xia Mengning ask again: "Jiu'er, the man should marry the woman, why don't you tell me what you like now, and I will pay attention to it for you." ”

Jiu'er blushed and couldn't speak, and at this moment, Zhulian outside the door walked in and handed over a post: "Miss, the porter brought it just now, and it was said that it was from Shangshu Mansion." ”

Xia Mengning was a little puzzled, but then she knew that it must be the post handed by Liu Shihan, and took a look, and sure enough, Xia Mengning put down the post and said, "Go and please come in, Jiu'er, help me change my clothes." ”

Xia Mengning changed into a water-red long skirt, a moon-white short coat, and a white face as white as jade reflected the red clothes, which was particularly delicate and lovely.

As soon as she changed her clothes, Liu Shihan here walked in with the girl, and when she saw Xia Mengning, Liu Shihan couldn't help but complain, "I said that I was going to invite me to come to the house to play, no, I have to come with my own eyes, I don't care, what I fancy today, you have to let me take it away." ”

Xia Mengning looked at her sideways eyes, deliberately made a threatening look, and couldn't help but laugh out loud, this smile doesn't matter, Jiu'er and Zhulian The two girls also covered their mouths and smiled, even the little girl next to Liu Shihan turned sideways and covered her mouth.

When Liu Shihan saw it, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, you all laugh at me." ”

Xia Mengning smiled, took Liu Shihan's hand and walked to the couch and sat down, with a smile in her eyes: "Okay, okay, isn't it okay for me to compensate you?" ”

Liu Shihan smiled, "It's pretty much the same." ”

Xia Mengning covered her mouth and said to Jiu'er and Zhulian: "Go and cook a pot of red bean soup, and then bring a plate of Ruyi Lotus leaf cake I made a few days ago." ”

Jiu'er quickly brought the red bean soup up, Zhulian also brought the pastry, Xia Mengning smiled and pushed the plate in the direction of Liu Shihan, and said, "Hurry up and taste it, this is what I just made yesterday, and others don't have this mouthful." ”

Liu Shihan has long been attracted by the aroma, and now when she heard Xia Mengning say this, she hurriedly reached out and put a piece of Ruyi lotus leaf cake into her mouth, and as soon as she chewed it, she couldn't help but squint and admire: "Well, it's delicious." ”

After speaking, I couldn't wait to eat the second piece, and after a while, most of the plate of dim sum was eaten.

Xia Mengning watched Liu Shihan eat with a smile, and slowly took the teacup and drank tea, "Slow down, no one will rob you." ”

After Liu Shihan finished eating, he felt that his mouth was a little dry, so he hurriedly picked up the red bean soup and drank it in one go, and then couldn't help but praise: "Ning'er, this dim sum you made is really delicious, even better than what I make in the kitchen at home." ”

Xia Mengning smiled, "This dim sum is made of lotus leaves in the early morning of midsummer, with dewdrop water and red bean paste, just because the lotus leaves are fragrant and neutralize the sweetness of red bean paste, so it won't get tired of eating." ”

Liu Shihan listened, nodded and said: "No wonder it's sweet but not greasy, I said why is it so delicious, so it is, Ning'er, you are really smart." ”

Xia Mengning looked at her and smiled: "The first two times I participated in the banquet, I saw that you seemed to like sweets very much, and when I saw it today, sure enough, when I left, I asked Jiu'er to pack two packs for you and take them back to eat." ”

Liu Shihan squinted her eyes with a smile, "Ning'er, you are so careful." ”

The two talked for a while, and in a blink of an eye, the sun was setting, Liu Shihan took Xia Mengning's hand and was reluctant, "Ning'er, it's my mother's birthday in a few days, the house has been very busy these days, none of the aunts are worry-free, I'm almost annoyed." ”

Xia Mengning nodded, "If there is any difficulty, just come and tell me, as long as I can help, I will definitely help." ”

Liu Shihan and Xia Mengning walked out of the gate together, until they got into the carriage, Liu Shihan reluctantly opened the sedan curtain to look out, Xia Mengning smiled and waved at her, until the carriage slowly walked away, and then turned back to the bamboo branch garden.

Not far away, Xia Zhihan had just come back from outside, and when he saw this scene, he was puzzled and asked Xiaoshun beside him: "Which lady is this?" ”

Xiao Shun heard this, and hurriedly said: "Back to the words of the eldest young master, it is the daughter of Lord Shangshu's mansion, and her name is Liu Shihan." ”

Xia Zhihan thought thoughtfully, "The daughter of Shangshu Mansion? ”

Xiaoshun nodded, and Xia Zhihan asked again: "Then how can you be very good with the third sister?" Could it be that this Miss Liu is also a concubine? ”

Xiaoshun shook his head, "The eldest young master doesn't know, this Miss Liu's biological mother used to be the aunt of Shangshu Mansion, because this master mother died of illness, she was carried to the main room by Lord Shangshu, Miss Liu came to our house when the old lady celebrated her birthday, so she met the third lady." ”

When Xia Zhihan heard this, he was stunned in his heart, but a thought suddenly popped out of his mind.

After thinking about it, Xia Zhihan smiled, "Sure enough, it's the road to the sky." ”

Xiao Shun looked at Xia Zhihan's appearance, and was shocked in his heart, the appearance of the eldest young master is not a good sign.

Xia Chuanyuan was reading a book in Yong'an Hall, when he heard Xiao Liuzi say: "Master, the matchmaker from the east of the city is here." ”

Xia Chuanyuan put down the book in his hand, frowned and asked, "Why are you here again?" ”

Xiao Liuzi smiled, "This, the slave doesn't know." ”

Xia Chuanyuan stood up, walked out of the door, and came to the front hall, where he saw a woman with heavy makeup sitting on a chair drinking tea, and when he saw Xia Chuanyuan, he hurriedly said: "Oh, the prime minister, the grass people have seen the prime minister." ”