Saying that, two little servants held the two boxes, and the eldest grandson Yun smiled: "This was originally a gadget for the princess and the queen mother, thinking that there are also two daughters in the prime minister's house, and they should also like these things, so I brought two more copies." ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to open the box, and inside was a complete set of wood carvings of the Jiangnan Water Pavilion Attic, the carving was very exquisite, even the small staircase was carved clearly, and the small wooden window could even be opened.

Xia Mengran's face was so excited, he couldn't wait to get it in his hand and play with it immediately, and Changsun Yun smiled: "I don't know if the two young ladies still like it?" ”

Both of them thanked each other, and the little girl behind them took it.

The eldest grandson Yun took out a rectangular brocade box from his sleeve, but said to Xia Chuanyuan: "I used to give the third lady a wrench, and the third lady said that she was afraid of being criticized and given privately. ”

After Changsun Yun blinked his eyes and said this, Xia Chuanyuan and Su Pu both smiled, knowing that Changsun Yun was deliberately taking the opportunity to behave, Xia Chuanyuan nodded, "Shizi, please." ”

After speaking, he turned his head sideways and pretended to study the tea set on the table with Su Pu.

The girls and little girls around were all smiling, the first time they knew that this prince was so easy-going, Changsun Yun looked at the expressions of the people around him, and winked at Xia Mengning.

Xia Mengning Rao is calm, but also by the eldest grandson Yun's obvious move to make it not calm, he is wearing a white robe embroidered with bamboo leaf patterns today, and a jewel waist seal is tied around his waist, which makes his already tall figure more plump and handsome, Xia Mengning saw his curved lips and smiled lightly, and almost wondered if the person in front of him was a demon from elsewhere who specifically deceived people.

The eldest grandson Yun stepped forward and opened the rectangular brocade box, in which a white bead made of white beads was neatly placed on the forehead.

The white beads are bright and gentle, and it can be seen that they are fine pearls, but in the middle of the forehead, there is a round pink pearl, shining with a warm luster.

The eldest grandson Yun took it off and gently put it on Xia Mengning, the white pearl lined in his hair, which looked particularly green and black, and the pink pearl hung down in the middle of his forehead, Xia Mengning himself did not like to comb his bangs, so that his forehead was even more smooth and full.

After putting it on, Xia Mengning was about to withdraw, but saw the eldest Sun Yun's body leaning forward, and a gentle kiss fell on his forehead.

Xia Mengning almost shouted, but quickly covered her mouth and glared at Changsun Yun fiercely.

Eldest Sun Yun stretched out his hand and poked Xia Mengning's cheek lightly, and then said loudly: "This son still has important things to do, Father-in-law Su, let's go." ”

The pride and joy in his tone can be heard by others.

Only then did everyone raise their heads, only to see that the figure of Changsun Yun had disappeared at the door.

I don't know who whispered first, "Oh my God, the third lady has a ...... on her forehead"

Only then did everyone turn their eyes to Xia Mengning's body, only to see that Xia Mengning's hair bun had been loosened on her head, the ink-colored green silk hung down behind her head like a waterfall, and a round and full pink bead hung on her forehead, the girl's face was as white as jade, her black eyes were like obsidian, and her light pink cherry lips were slightly pursed, which only made everyone present look straight for a while.

Xia Mengran's face turned pale, he had been peeking just now, and when he saw that the eldest Sun Yun kissed Xia Mengning as if no one was around, Xia Mengran almost stepped forward to separate the two, but now seeing that everyone was looking at Xia Mengning stupidly, he couldn't help but secretly stomp his feet and leave angrily.

Jiu'er was the first to react, and hurriedly walked to Xia Mengning's side, Xia Mengning lightly touched the pearl on her forehead to wipe her forehead, and said: "Daddy, my daughter came in a hurry, and she couldn't tidy up her appearance with all her heart, so she retreated first." ”

Xia Chuanyuan nodded, and Xia Mengning walked out of the front hall with Jiu'er.

On the way back, Jiu'er couldn't help but admire, "Miss, the prince is really a good eye, you have to take a good look at the mirror when you go back later, this pearl wipes your forehead, it is really suitable for you, just now in the front hall, everyone was stunned." ”

Xia Mengning bent her lips, as a woman, she likes others to praise her appearance, but Xia Mengning has been a human being for two lifetimes, but she doesn't care much about her appearance, but after Changsun Yun put it on for herself just now, a trace of amazement flashed in her eyes, which made Xia Mengning's heart really useful.

It doesn't matter if 10,000 people say it's good, as long as the head of Changsun Yun is the first person, he will be worth it.

Back to the Bamboo Branch Garden, Xia Mengning first changed into a light dark blue covered with ivory white curved robes, Jiu'er had already held the bronze mirror in front of Xia Mengning, and said with a smile: "Miss, take a look......"

The bronze mirror is polished clearly and smoothly, the face of the girl in the mirror is as white as jade, the silky hair like brocade is draped on both sides, and a pink bead on the forehead is even more feminine and moving, Xia Mengning reached out and gently took off the forehead, put it in the palm of her hand, and looked at it carefully.

Jiu'er smiled, "At the palace banquet in three days, Miss will definitely wear this pearl to wipe her forehead, and she will definitely be glamorous at that time." ”

Xia Mengning stretched out her hand to open the small drawer on the dresser, put the forehead wipe in, glanced at Jiu'er with disgust, picked up the peach comb on the table and gently brushed her hair, and said, "When did Jiu'er learn to tease me like this with Zhulian, see if I don't beat you......"

Jiu'er smiled and dodged Xia Mengning's hand, leaned on the side of the bronze mirror and said: "What the slave said is true, Miss don't be shy, the prince of the world gave the young lady a long face today, so many servants have seen it, the prince of the world really feels sorry for the young lady." ”

Xia Mengning was about to speak again, when she heard Zhulian's voice coming from outside the door, "Miss, the Deng family in the big kitchen asked to see him, saying that there was something important." ”

Xia Mengning was stunned for a moment, and then thought that this Deng family was the wife of the housekeeper Li Yan, and she was also a small housekeeper in the big kitchen, thinking of this, Xia Mengning said: "Let her come in and wait." ”

Jiu'er hurriedly tied Xia Mengning's hair bun, carefully decorated it, and then lifted the curtain and walked out.

Sitting at the top of the position, I saw a middle-aged woman standing at the bottom, the woman was wearing a white background blue and white jacket skirt, and only a red gold hairpin with a little green hairpin on her head, which was not very valuable, and her face was a little haggard after the vicissitudes of life, and it could be seen that she was not living well in the house.

Also, there are three stewards in this big kitchen, the easiest is the purchasing steward, followed by the sprinkling and distribution steward, this Deng is the assigned steward.

The work of buying is not only easy, but also can get some oil and water, and the steward of sprinkling and sweeping is also often the benefit of the subordinates, only this tube is distributed, not only is it not easy to live, but also may offend people at any time.

Seeing Xia Mengning coming, Deng hurriedly knelt down and said, "Slave maid Deng, I've seen the third miss." ”

Xia Mengning sighed and said, "Why did you come to me?" ”

Deng's face was calm, and he said: "Back to the third miss, a few days ago, the house bought a few new packs of blood swallows, and yesterday the fifth miss of the Champs Garden sent a girl to ask for it, you said before that this blood swallow can only be used by the old man and the old lady, so the concubine wants to come and ask clearly." ”

Xia Mengning heard this, pondered for a while, it stands to reason that he has already given an order, this Deng family must not be able to ask again, but now why is it because of Xia Mengran?

Seeing that Xia Mengning didn't speak, Deng Shi said again: "The girl next to the fifth miss said that the fifth miss will also be a concubine in the near future, and she is worthy of using blood swallows." ”

Xia Mengning chuckled, looked at Deng Shi and said, "Then you say, what should I do?" ”

Deng Shi was stunned for a moment and said: "Now that the power of the family is in your hands, the slave and maid dare not speculate." ”

Xia Mengning shook her hand, pinched the handkerchief in her hand and said: "I said this before, because my father is the prime minister of a country, and the matter of the flood in the south of the Yangtze River, my father needs to set an example and not be extravagant and wasteful, but this flood has passed, so this blood swallow will be redistributed." ”

Deng Shi was stunned for a moment, raised his head and looked at Xia Mengning.

Xia Mengning smiled at her, "You remember, this blood swallow will be divided into three parts in the future, one for my father, one for my grandmother, and the other will be sent to Miss Five." ”

Deng Shi was shocked, "Third Miss......"

Xia Mengning shook his head, motioned for the Deng family to listen, and said, "If you want to come to this house, how to distribute it is recorded, Deng family, can you read and write?" ”

Deng nodded, "The slave and maid follow the husband and recognize a few words." ”

Xia Mengning nodded approvingly, "From today onwards, you will give me a detailed record of all the bird's nest, ginseng, lingzhi and some rare food distributions in the house, don't be sloppy, you know?" ”

Deng rolled his eyes, knew what it meant, and nodded.

Xia Mengning said with a smile: "From today on, as long as you go to the Champs Garden to ask for something, no matter how expensive it is, give it to them first, and when you finish giving, just record it in detail." ”

Deng nodded, "The slave has written it down." ”

Xia Mengning said with a smile: "Steward Li is a loyal and honest person, presumably his wife is not far behind, in the past, the Fang clan was in charge of the backyard, and traitors and gangsters made trouble, but now you just have to do it well, I will not treat you badly." ”

As he spoke, he stood up and walked down, took off a gilt bracelet inlaid with agate jade from his hand, and put it on Deng's hand, "You are a smart person, you naturally know what to do when to do something." ”

Deng raised his eyes to look at Xia Mengning and nodded.

Three days later, because of the relationship between attending the palace banquet, Xia Mengning got up early, entered the palace to face the saint, and it was indispensable to pay attention to many things, Xia Mengning picked out a light purple chest-length Confucian skirt, covered with a dark purple silk dress embroidered with lotus dark patterns, tied with a moon-white gauze belt, and pressed a delicate jade pendant on her waist.

This outfit is neither conspicuous nor too shabby, light purple and dark purple complement each other, highlighting the girl's delicate figure, and only a thin layer of powder is applied to the milky face, and the light rouge and mouth grease are struck.

Zhu Lian combed her into a bun, put on a light purple hairpin with blue and white droplets, and wore a single layer of light purple dark flower bead earrings on her earlobes, Zhu Lian looked at the person in the mirror and couldn't help but praise: "Miss is really naturally beautiful, so a little dress-up, people can't take their eyes off." ”

Just as he was about to reach out to put on Xia Mengning's eye makeup, Xia Mengning opened his mouth to stop him: "That's it, don't dazzle your eyes." ”

Zhu Lian withdrew her hand, Xia Mengning took out the pearl from the drawer and wiped her forehead, and put it on her hair lightly, the pink beads hung down on her forehead, and the girl's eyes were bright, she was really captivating.

Putting on an azure cloak, Xia Mengning's master and servant walked out of the door and walked towards the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.