Chapter Thirty-Eight: A Visitor to a Family Is an Old Man
Today's lunch can be described as a rare time for Yanfu to see neatness.
There are not many people in the Yan family in the capital, only Yan Yushi is in their vein, so they are not so particular, they have always eaten at the same table as a family, and men and women do not have separate tables.
The old lady has been unwell for the past two days, so she did not come.
When Yan Qingzhi arrived with Mei Yan, almost everyone had already arrived.
Even Biyu came out to serve, which surprised Yan Qingzhi.
And today's Yan Qingqing seems to be different.
Yan Qingzhi was shocked to realize that it seemed that in the days she had been busy recently, a lot of things had happened in Yan Mansion that she didn't know, and she had to know a lot about it in the past two days.
Yan Qing saw Yan Qingzhi and Mei Yan coming, and immediately had a smile on her face, "Mei girl, Qingzhi caused you trouble yesterday." ”
"What are you talking about, Qingzhi and I are sisters, and you also know that there are not many people in the house who are the same age as me, and it is too late for me to be happy that she can come to me."
"Yesterday, it was rare for my cousin to come to me, so I just cared about keeping her for a while, but I forgot to send someone to the house to inform you, which made you worry, is it Yan'er, presumably you won't worry about Yan'er, the junior, right?"
After speaking, Mei Yan looked at Yan Qingzhi again, as if to say that you are satisfied, right?
Everyone said so, Yan Yushi naturally didn't want to ask anything more, and this matter could be regarded as really over.
"Qingzhi doesn't like to go out all these years, but fortunately, your cousin often takes care of her, and we should thank you."
Yan Qingzhi looked at the two complimenting each other, she really felt boring, and there was no emotion at all, "Okay, aren't you eating?" What are you doing standing here. ”
A group of people sat down at the dinner table, and the main seat was naturally Yan Yushi, and on his left hand side was Yan Liang, and then Yan Qingling and the men of Yan Mansion.
Yan Qingzhi sat on the right hand side of Yan Yushi, then Mei Yan, Yan Qingqing, Yan Qingyu, and then Mrs. An and other female dependents.
A dozen or so people ate at the same table, which should have been very lively, but the atmosphere here was a little weird and quiet.
Mei Yan naturally noticed it, but it was not a person from Yan Mansion, so she naturally wouldn't ask boringly.
Yan Qingzhi was also quiet and silent, judging the two of them on weekdays, Yan Qingling on the opposite side couldn't help but look at her twice, "But the food is not appetizing?" ”
Yan Qingzhi glanced at the dozens of dishes on the table, all of which were meat and vegetarian, and there was soup to drink, but few of them were to her liking.
But naturally she can't say this openly, she wants to save some face for her father.
"My brother is too worried, I'm just not very hungry, so I can't eat."
How could Yan Qingling not see that the girl from home really had no appetite, although she felt sorry for her, but in the end she still followed her wishes, and did not say anything to hold her accountable.
"In that case, then don't force it, if you feel hungry, let the kitchenette cook some food for you alone."
Halfway through the meal, the housekeeper came to report that someone was visiting, Yan Yushi looked puzzled, he didn't remember who someone in the Yan Mansion had posted.
However, Yan Liang next to him heard that someone was visiting, and became very excited, "Does anyone who came report to their home?" ”
The housekeeper immediately replied, "Say it's General Weiyuan's son, master, see it or not?" ”
Yan Qing thought for a moment and was about to refuse, "You tell him that there is a guest in the Yan Mansion today, and it is inconvenient to see him again." ”
Who knew that Yan Liang stopped doing it at this time, "It's not that my brother said you, the person who came is a guest, and besides, the person who came is still from General Weiyuan's mansion, how can you refuse?" ”
Without waiting for Yan Qing to refute, he continued: "Butler, you go and invite someone quickly." ”
The housekeeper looked at Yan Qing with some embarrassment, Yan Qing nodded helplessly, so the housekeeper walked out with confidence.
was stirred up like this, where did he still have the mind to eat, Yan Qing raised his hand, "It's all gone, go back and let the kitchen send some food to each yard." ”
Then he looked at Mei Yan again, "Let Yan'er see the joke, you follow Qingzhi to her Qingzhi Garden to rest, and let the small kitchen make some food again." ”
Mei Yan saluted Yan Qing, "Uncle, you can be busy with you, I have Qingzhi here." ”
Subsequently, Yan Qingzhi took Mei Yan back to Qingzhi Garden, and the others, except for Yan Qing, Yan Liang and Yan Qingling, all returned to their respective courtyards.
After a while, the housekeeper walked in with Xie Xianqi, "Xianqi has seen Yan Yushi. ”
Yan Qing raised his hand, "Gongzi Xie doesn't have to be polite, and he is not above the court, in terms of seniority, just call me Uncle Yan." ”
"That Xianqi is respectful and might as well obey his fate, and he took the liberty to come to visit today, for the sake of Miss Yan's maintenance of the little sister yesterday, and to prepare a slight gift, and ask my uncle to accept it."
The servants who followed Xie Xianqi then offered gifts.
Yan Qing glanced at it, but she didn't mean to accept it, "I don't know which young lady in my house Gongzi Xie is talking about?" What about this maintenance? ”
Xie Xianqi never thought that Yan Yushi didn't know such a thing at all, "I heard that the little sister introduced it, it seems that her name is Qingqing, I don't know if I can see it, so that Xie can thank you in person." ”
At this time, Yan Liang opened his mouth first, "Qingqing is my daughter-in-law, if you want to see her, I will send someone to find her." ”
However, Yan Qing did not agree, the water in General Weiyuan's Mansion was too deep, and he didn't want the Yan family to have anything to do with them.
"I don't think it's necessary, there is a difference between men and women, we already know your intentions, if there is nothing else, please go back to Gongzi Xie."
For Yan Qing's merciless expulsion, Xie Xianqi was inevitably a little unhappy in his heart, "This is Yan Yushi's hospitality?" Xie is really insightful. ”
Xie Xianqi got up and was about to leave, but Yan Liang also got up and stopped him.
"If you have something to say, Gongzi Xie doesn't have to be angry, since you are here to thank Qingqing, you should be entertained by me, the father, please come with me."
Xie Xianqi thought of Chu Yuan's admonition, and although he didn't like Yan Qing's attitude, he still endured it, "In this case, please lead the way." ”
In this way, Xie Xianqi was taken back to his yard by Yan Liang.
And Yan Qing entered the study with a preoccupied look, and ordered no one to disturb him.
When Xie Xianqi stepped into Yan Liang's courtyard, Yan Qingqing received the news, immediately changed his clothes, and then walked to Yan Liang's courtyard, carrying a food box in his hand.
Before entering the door, he had already opened his mouth, "Father, my daughter made a few side dishes for you, and I don't know if it suits your appetite..."
When she walked into the house, she pretended to be surprised, "I never thought that my father had a guest here, and my daughter put things here, and my father remembered to eat them." ”
Then he looked at Xie Xianqi again, "Why don't you come with this son, I'll let the kitchen send a few more dishes, and my daughter won't bother you to talk about things first, and say goodbye." ”
"Miss Yan might as well be together, right?"