Chapter 23: The Festival of Beggars
There were still two days before the Begging Festival, and Mrs. Xie asked the Lin family to help Xie Changan up and down, and there were inevitably mistakes that should not have been made.
The Lin family replaced a batch of maids and mothers-in-law around Xie Changan, and asked Xie Changan to imitate Xie Changning's words and deeds.
After some **, Xie Changan's walking posture and speaking tone are also six or seven points like Xie Changning.
Then there is the dress, Lin specially selected the style of Xie Changningping's daily clothes for Xie Changan to try on, Lin personally put on the clothes for Xie Changan, took a look, and couldn't help but praise: "An'er, you look so good in this!" ”
Lin was in a trance, as if it was Xie Changning standing in front of him...... Her An'er really looks more and more like Ning'er, alas, her hard-working Ning'er doesn't know where she is at this time......
Lin is very satisfied, but Xie Changan is very awkward, most of the clothes she wears on weekdays are simple and loose, but Xie Changning's clothes are twisted and twisted, let her wear them by herself, she can't distinguish those clothes and straps at all, I'm afraid that she will make a joke.
The Lin family came back to his senses, but saw Xie Changan looking at the clothes on his body with an awkward expression, and sure enough, with this move, Xie Changan's true nature was undoubtedly exposed, no matter what, Xie Changan could not be Xie Changning.
Seeing Xie Changan's face wrinkled for a rare little face, Lin couldn't help but smile and said, "An'er, you have been wearing it for a long time, so you can wear it for the next two days." ”
Xie Changan wanted to refuse, but when he thought about it, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing if he made a fool of himself in front of Yan Qinglan? Besides, thinking that I will often have to dress up like this in the future, the long pain is better than the short pain......
Looking forward to it, the Qiqiao Festival came as scheduled, Xiao Yu was particularly excited, and he was ready to give his elaborate river lantern to Xie Chang'an. When Xiao Yu was proud, he didn't forget to take the rabbit river lantern to Tianqing to show off.
"Tianqing, look, this is the rabbit river lantern I made." Xiao Yu took the river lantern and swayed it in front of Tianqing's eyes, this was something he wasted a lot of effort to do, and he couldn't wait to give it to Xie Changan and make Xie Changan happy.
Xiao Yu's display made Tianqing laugh, and said with a smile: "Young master, the rabbit river lantern you made is really beautiful." After the words fell, Tianqing carefully looked at the rabbit river lamp, the rabbit ears and rabbit teeth were particularly expressive, but there was also a bit of charm, but the workmanship was inevitably rougher.
Xiao Yu was satisfied when he heard this, no matter how Tianqing just coaxed him to be happy, he said proudly: "This is for Chang'an, so naturally it should be made better." ”
Rong'an Hou Mansion.
In order to go to the appointment of tonight's begging festival, Xie Changan reluctantly and helplessly let someone dress up carefully.
Lin looked at Xie Chang'an, who was dressed properly, and couldn't help but appreciate: "It's really good-looking!" Her gaze fell on Xie Changan's body for a long time, and she was reluctant to take her eyes off. She had an illusion in her heart, as if Xie Changning had come back and was standing in front of her at this moment. Realizing that she was out of shape, Lin hurriedly restrained her expression, she was afraid of making Xie Changan unhappy......
I don't know how much rouge gouache was applied to the delicate face, Xie Changan secretly complained, this fragrance is inevitably too strong, this is afraid that it will make people dizzy, Xie Changan is extremely disgusted and said: "Mother, this smell is too big, I smell dizzy." ”
Lin had no choice but to say: "Another day, my mother will help you find something with a smaller taste, and you can endure tonight." ”
"With this dress, An'er has been reborn!"
Old Madam Xie walked into the house, she was very much looking forward to the meeting between Xie Changan and Yan Qinglan, and naturally couldn't help but want to see how Xie Changan was prepared.
Xie Changan teased: "Grandmother, not only has she been reborn, but this face has also been changed!" ”
Lin listened in horror on the side, for fear that he would accidentally make Xie Changan unhappy, and was thinking about saying something round, when Mrs. Xie picked up her crutches and pretended to beat Xie Changan, and there were words in her mouth: "You girl, you still say this......"
Xie Changan stood in place without dodging, chuckling, she didn't believe that her grandmother was willing to beat her!
Seeing this, the stone in Lin's heart fell to the ground, for fear that there would be some more moths, so he hurriedly reminded: "An'er, it's not too early......
Xie Changan understood, and Mrs. Xie said on the side: "An'er, don't let down your grandmother's hard work!" ”
The Lin family originally arranged for six maids to follow Xie Changan, but Xie Changan sent four of them, "Chun Tao, Qiu Zhu, you two should be optimistic about Miss, if something goes wrong, I will only ask you!" "Fortunately, the two maids left behind were quite clever and handled things properly, and besides, Xie Changan was very cooperative, and the Lin family was not very worried.
Xie Changan looked at the two maids who were born, felt quite uncomfortable, and asked, "Mother, can I bring Qingshuang ...... today?"
Before the words fell, Mrs. Xie interrupted: "No, Qingshuang will follow grandmother for the time being, if you miss her, go back to me to find her." ”
Xie Changan was helpless, Qingshuang had been her personal maid since she was a child, and it was really inappropriate to take Qingshuang out of the house, so she dispelled this thought at the moment. That Yan Qinglan is very smart, she has to be cautious!
The night is four, the moon is in the sky, and the stars are dotted.
Yan Qinglan had been waiting outside the Rong'an Hou Mansion for a long time, just waiting for Xie Changning to go out. I'm afraid that he was looking forward to it too much, he came a little early, and stared at the gate of the Rong'an Marquis Mansion with apprehension. Yan Qinglan smiled secretly, before he saw Xie Changning, he was already nervous, don't lose face in front of Xie Changning when he turns around, otherwise the gain will outweigh the loss.
Li Caifu saw Yan Qinglan's always warm face unconsciously a little nervous, and said, "Young Master, are you very nervous?" ”
Yan Qinglan brushed off the non-existent dust on her clothes, and then hummed uncomfortably. He never thought that he would be so nervous when he was about to see her after a long time.
"Young master, you need to talk more later." Li Caifu smiled secretly in his heart, who would have thought that his family, who has always been tepid, would have such a nervous time?
Yan Qinglan bowed her head, her forehead was covered with fine sweat at some point, I don't know if it was hot or anxious?
Yan Qinglan stared at the vermilion lacquer gate of the Rong'an Hou Mansion, hoping that Xie Changning would go out earlier, so that he could see the person he was thinking about earlier. Until this moment, Yan Qinglan found that she was so looking forward to the arrival of a woman.
Squeak –
The vermilion lacquer gate of the Marquis of Rong'an's Mansion opened slowly.
Xie Changan walked out of the door, followed by two maids.
Xie Changan was wearing a veil, Yan Qinglan couldn't see Xie Chang'an's appearance clearly, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in her heart, and then thought about it, "Xie Changning" is so avoidant, presumably the tutor is excellent, and besides, he doesn't want to share Xie Changning's beauty with everyone, and the future will be long!
The "Xie Chang'an" who came from all walks of life was tall and tall, and his snow-white clothes were lined like fairies who had fallen into the mortal world, making people only dare to watch from a distance and not dare to play with it.
Yan Qinglan only felt more and more nervous, and wanted to say some words of praise, but she was afraid that she would surprise the beauty, so she stood in place for a while.
Xie Changan walked to Yan Qinglan and saluted, "Yan Shizi is fine." Xie Changan's voice was somewhat similar to Xie Changning's, so Yan Qinglan didn't notice anything wrong at this time.
The voice was pleasant, Yan Qinglan made up her mind a little, her thin lips raised slightly, and she chuckled at Xie Changan: "Miss Xie is very polite." ”
Xie Changan took advantage of the veil to carefully look at Yan Qinglan's appearance, warm as jade, with smiling eyebrows and eyes, like bamboo and orchid, there is a saying that "Mo Shangren is like jade, and the son is unparalleled in the world", probably Yan Qinglan's demeanor! Xie Changan's face turned red unconsciously, and he removed his eyes and stopped looking at Yan Qinglan.
Yan Qinglan didn't know what Xie Changan was thinking, and saw Xie Changan standing silently, just saying that everyone was reserved, so she could only find something to say by herself, so as not to embarrass the two. "Miss Xie, are we going to take a carriage or not?"
Xie Changan thought for a moment and said softly: "Yan Shizi, the streets and alleys must be crowded tonight, let's walk!" ”
Yan Qinglan praised Xie Changan without hesitation and said, "It's still Miss Xie who is thoughtful, since that's the case, let's go." Xie Changan bowed his head and slowly followed Yan Qinglan's side, the two of them were separated by three steps, and they could hear them clearly.
Thinking of the previous illness of "Xie Changning" due to the disappearance of her younger sister, Yan Qinglan couldn't help but care: "Miss Xie is in good health?" There was undisguised concern in his tone.
Xie Changan hummed lightly, it was not that Xie Changan wanted to maintain a reserved image of everyone, but walking beside Yan Qinglan, which made her unconsciously a little nervous, and her palms were sweaty.
Seeing that Xie Changan was silent, Yan Qinglan only thought that "Xie Changning" had no energy at the beginning of his serious illness, so he could only secretly find a topic to break the silence between the two. At this time, Yan Qinglan didn't doubt it, but he felt that "Xie Changning" gave him a little different, but he couldn't say what the difference was.
The two walked side by side in silence, Yan Qinglan was anxious, he didn't know where to start at this time, because no matter what he said, "Xie Changning" always responded lightly, and he couldn't see that he liked or hated it, which made Yan Qinglan more and more anxious.
Li Caifu, who was following behind, seemed to feel Yan Qinglan's anxiety, and reminded in a low voice: "Young master, after walking for such a while, do you want to let Miss Xie rest for a while?" The carriage had been following the two of them, and it was not very crowded at this time.
Yan Qinglan understood, and secretly scolded herself for being careless in her heart, but asked softly on her face: "Miss Xie, are you lacking?" Do you need a break? ”
Xie Changan has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and his body is very strong, walking this will be like tickling, I wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, Xie Changning is a weak boudoir woman, and after walking for a while, she must be tired, so she nodded and said, "This is very good." ”
Xie Changan resisted his urge to get into the carriage, and was supported by the maid, thinking that he got into the carriage elegantly.
Yan Qinglan saw "Xie Changning" get into the carriage and turned to Li Caifu for help.