In the next few days, as calm as if the conversation had not happened, Pei Zhenwan lived in the guest house with peace of mind, and from time to time went out of the corner door to buy a few cheap rouge gouaches, and returned in just an hour. Wei Miaozhi's wind chill also slowly improved, and two days later, they started walking around each other as usual.

Only when she came to visit for the first time after recovering from her illness, Wei Miaozhi's expression flickered slightly, and she finally couldn't hold back, and asked apologetically: "Sister Pei really entered the palace voluntarily, but don't dare to disobey her father because of Miaozhi." ”

Pei Zhenwan felt a little moved, and immediately suppressed this feeling, and said with a smile: "I think this is just a fight to win some opportunities for myself." It's just that I've known Miss for a short time, and then I can't always be with her, my sister Zhenyu is fifteen years old this year, and Miss is the same age, and she will pick her up in Beijing after the year, and she will play with Miss. ”

Wei Miaozhi sighed for a few days, and as the New Year got closer and closer, her attention had already shifted to other things, because her uncle Jingchuan Jiedu made Cao Gang's family arrive in Beijing for the New Year.

When Pei Zhenwan went to Wei Miaozhi's boudoir to visit, she saw a sword spike with a happy face, "Will Cousin Chengji like this sword spike?" ”

The girl on the side said with a smile: "How can you not like it, this is the sword spike that the young lady made one by one, and the young master is afraid that he will have to put it in his hand every day." ”

Wei Miaozhi couldn't help but become shy, her face was flushed, and she didn't notice that Pei Zhenwan was standing at the door. Seeing this, Pei Zhenwan only walked in with a smile and asked, "Who is Cousin Chengji?" ”

Han Cui's mouth was fast, and he explained with a smile: "It's the young master of our aunt's family, and the nickname is the son of Lanling." ”

Pei Zhenwan's heart was filled with a burst of annoyance and hatred, Cao Chengji was comparable to the original King of Lanling, with his character and virtue, he was just a gentleman with some military merits. Thinking of military exploits, Pei Zhenwan's hatred arose, and his father Cao Gang's military exploits were indispensable for the slaughter of Fengzhou!

The bottom of his heart was already turbulent, but he made a curious look on his face: "Lanling Gongzi, this is a chic nickname, the slave family said that Luodu is a playboy, last year's visit to Nanshu, many people passed it on, saying that Luodu has four princes, if you can see each other, there will be no regrets in this life." ”

Han Cui was proud: "What is a playboy, how can we have Young Master Cao, both civil and military." ”

Pei Zhenwan didn't answer, sat down with a smile, looked at Jian Sui a few times together, and saw Wei Miaozhi's expression, and said with a smile: "It seems that this Cao Gongzi often comes to the capital, and he is also very familiar with Miss, it is rare for you brothers and sisters to be so close, but it is also enviable." ”

"My uncle's family is going to arrive tomorrow, their mansion is next to the Hou Mansion, and Sister Pei can go with me."

Pei Zhen said politely: "The Hou family's family is reunited, I am a poor outsider, where is this honor." ”

Wei Miaozhi smiled faintly, and only turned back to look at the objects in his hands. The rest is what dress to wear tomorrow and what kind of bun to comb your hair in.

When Pei Zhenwan saw Cao Gang's father and son, it was the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve vigil. Fortunately for Wei Miaozhi, the second lady of the Hou Mansion, Pei Zhenwan, as a guest, set up a seat next to Wei Miaozhi and saw the Chinese New Year's Eve luxury of Northern Chen Guichen.

The banquet was a little crowded, and the seats next to the master of the Wei Mansion were five or six people from Cao Gang's father and son, and there were six or seven of Wei Mu's concubines and concubines, all of whom were crowded close to the hall door. In addition, the people who shuttle through the hall to pass wine and cloth dishes make it more and more prosperous and have a strong New Year's flavor.

Pei Zhenwan, who appeared at the Weifu New Year's banquet, was not conspicuous, sitting decently, drinking the banquet quietly, but her gaze never left the radiant Cao family father and son in front of her.

This is the first time she has met Cao Gang's father and son, and in the past five years, she has inquired about Cao Gang, and engraved her hatred with the names of these two in her heart. Now that they have met, she has long been able to press that monstrous hatred and transform the killing intent around her into tenderness and enchantment in her gestures.

Cao Gang and his people have the spirit of a military general, and the people who conquer on the battlefield are all resolute and resolute people, and now even if they take off their uniforms, they can hardly hide their majesty. If it weren't for the hatred of the country and the family, Cao Gang would indeed have some comparison with his father's heroism. Looking at Cao Chengji again, it is much less, in the year of the weak crown, it is difficult to hide the frivolous demeanor on his face, and there is also a lot of martial arts strength between his demeanor, which is in vain.

Thinking that her sister-in-law's body was buried a few days ago, she was humiliated by Cao Chengji digging up the grave and opening the coffin, Pei Zhenwan had to clench the silver wine glass in her hand hard, trying to suppress the resentment in her heart. And Cao Chengji, who was waving a cup and pushing the cup, felt an inexplicable chill, and when his eyes came, what he saw was Pei Zhenwan's gentle demeanor and shocked appearance.

Cao Chengji walked in front of Wei Miaozhi with wine, raised his glass drunkenly and said: "I haven't seen it for a year, my cousin has grown so tall, and she has become more and more dignified." Cousin toasts you. ”

Wei Miaozhi raised her eyebrows and drank shyly. saw Cao Chengji's eyes move to Pei Zhenwan's body on his side, looking up and down. Although Wei Miaozhi is young, he is not ignorant, so he can't help being nervous.

Cao Chengji said with a smile: "This little lady is very old-looking, where did my cousin find it?" ”

Pei Zhenwan lowered her head and covered her sleeves, hiding her disgust at this frivolous remark, and stood up. Wei Miao was not happy at all, and blurted out: "Sister Pei is my friend, my cousin naturally hasn't seen it, but I'm afraid I won't see it in the future." ”

Cao Chengji stretched out his hand and scratched Wei Miaozhi's nose, and grinned: "Since I am my cousin's friend, I should be a glass of wine and salute, so I don't have to ask people to say that we are slow to treat guests." ”

Pei Zhenwan slowly raised her wine glass, drank it to herself, and Fang Qing said coldly: "The slave family borrowed the Weihou Mansion, and today the second lady was promoted, and it is a great luck to have the honor to drink the banquet." Naturally, he was not blessed to accept the kindness of the son, and asked the son to take care of it. ”

Cao Chengji ate this soft nail, but he was not annoyed, and he was still smiling. Pei Zhenwan raised her eyes and glanced at it, disgusted in her heart, and turned sideways to Wei Miaozhi: "The New Year's banquet is rich, I am already a little drunk, I want to go back to rest first, I can't accompany Miss to keep the New Year." ”

"I asked Hancui to help my sister go back." Wei Miaozhi was worried about her cousin's affection, and when she heard this, she was naturally happy. didn't have time to think about it, so he sent the maidservant girl to support him, and then put his eyes back on Cao Chengji.

Pei Zhenwan responded politely and left slowly.

Although Chinese New Year's Eve was cheerful, it was still chilly outside. As soon as I left the hall, a breeze swept the snow particles falling from the trees and hit my face, which made people confused. Pei Zhenwan raised her head, glanced at the bright moon, and quietly walked towards the guest house.

Sleep quietly all night, no wind or snow, and when you get lively outside the window, it is already the New Year. Pei Zhen had already gotten up, carefully freshened up, and went to the main courtyard to congratulate the New Year.

Mao Guohou Weimu and Jingchuan Jiedu envoy Cao Gang had already entered the palace to congratulate, and they could only return to the house after the hour. Mrs. Wei and Mrs. Cao were also dressed in command, and happily led a group of children to worship each other and have breakfast together.

Wei Miaozhi changed into a smoky flower-colored skirt that symbolized the good intentions of the New Year, and when she saw Pei Zhenwan coming in full dress from a distance, she immediately ran over and held her hand affectionately. Pei Zhenwan looked around, but she didn't see Cao Chengji's figure, and wanted to come to the palace to congratulate her, so she relaxed and paid New Year's greetings to the Wei Mansion.

Mrs. Wei smiled and beckoned over, looked up and down, and saluted back: "Good omen for the New Year, presumably Miss Pei will come first." After speaking, the person rewarded the lucky bag and led him to sit aside.

There is a girl born at the seat, fifteen or sixteen years old, with clothes and ornaments from everyone's background, clear eyebrows, and looking forward to life. What is rare is that a pair of eyes are extremely beautiful and unforgettable.

The old servant next to him smiled and said: "This is a young lady from a wealthy merchant in Luodu, and she entered the palace with her wife today to ask for peace." ”

Pei Zhenwan knew in her heart that the news had not leaked out at all for several days, and she couldn't help but sigh secretly that Wei Hou was really strict in governing the government. sat down indifferently, and Miss Wan also returned the salute, although the manners were not bad, but they revealed a trace of girlish shyness.

"Miss Wan wishes." Seeing that the other party was secretly looking at herself, Pei Zhenwan rushed to congratulate her.

Miss Wan Jia nodded, and her lips opened lightly: "Thank you, Sister Pei has an auspicious New Year." ”

Seeing that she knew her identity, Pei Zhenwan smiled faintly, straightened her body, and ignored it anymore. When he saw Wei Miaozhi coming again, he couldn't help but stand up again, but he saw Wei Miaozhi holding a box carved by Nanmu in his hand.

"Sister Pei," Wei Miaozhi said with a smile, "This plum blossom glazed hairpin is the most festive, and it is not luxurious. ”

"Thank you, Miss." Pei Zhenwan took it with a smile, small and exquisite, embellished in her hair, and immediately gave a salute.

Behind her, Miss Wan moved forward and gave a salute: "I've seen the second miss." ”

Wei Miaozhi stood on tiptoe to look at the hairpin, turned his head to look at it, and said suspiciously: "You were sent by Wanjia?" ”

"Folk girl Wan Xiuyun, I wish the second miss a happy New Year."

Wei Miaozhi was a little disdainful, Shinong Gongshang didn't originally speak together, but only hummed lightly, pulled Pei Zhenwan and said, "Sister Pei sit with me." Turning around, Wan Xiuyun was left alone, and sat down with a lonely expression.