Chapter 57

There was a wall of flowers in front of the place where Xun Qingran and Qi Wanli stood. There is a path on the other side of the flower wall that leads to the garden gate. The shout was made by a big girl in an emerald green dress, who was trotting all the way to catch up with the tall man who was walking in front.

"What is the fourth brother going to do, why is he so busy? Citron chased him, and he didn't stop. Qi Wanli was surprised.

Xun Qingran also saw clearly that the man walking in front of him was Qi You. I saw that Qi You's face was a little gloomy, and he walked out of the garden. Only separated by a flower wall, he didn't seem to see Qi Wanli and Xun Qingran, and walked out of the garden. He didn't seem to hear the shouts of the woman behind him, and he didn't stop at all. He was tall, had long legs, and didn't see many pieces to walk, but in the blink of an eye, he went out of the garden gate. poured bitterness and the girl named Citron in the back, sweating from running, still didn't catch up with anyone.

"The fourth master has something to do when he goes to the Kangjun Palace, Sister Citron, you can't catch up. If Sister Citron has any words or something, I'll help my sister carry it later. ”

When the citron chased to the gate of the garden, he was stopped by a neatly dressed servant.

"Oh, it's skullcap." Citron also recognized the little guy, "When the fourth master just changed his clothes." Forgot to bring a purse. I'm afraid that the fourth master will use it outside, so I'm in a hurry to send it over. Citron pulled out a purse.

"Oh, just leave it to me." Skullcap took the purse.

"You remember to hand it over to the fourth master, don't forget to tell the fourth master, drink less wine, and come back early......"

Skullcap took the purse, turned around and left. Citron was still not at ease, and kept instructing behind the skullcap. When the skullcap was gone, the citron slowly walked back, and then saw Qi Wanli and Xun Qingran.

"I've seen six girls, I've seen three Xun girls." Citron bent his knees and blessed himself.

Xun Qingran took the opportunity to look at Citron, fifteen or sixteen years old, with a goose egg face and almond eyes and lips, she was a sign girl. Xun Qingran knew that in a wealthy family like the Qi family, the girl who served at home should at least choose a neat head and face. The girls around the girls of the Qi family, whether they look or dress, or behave, are a little more decent than the masters and girls of small families. Citron is the big girl next to Qi You, and this appearance is also counted among the girls in Qi Mansion.

"What is the fourth brother going to do, why is he in such a hurry?" Qi Wanli asked Citron.

"The servant doesn't know." Citron smiled, "The fourth master just came back from outside, and he was called by the master to go to the front study." The fourth master went back to the house to change his clothes, and then hurriedly went out again. ”

"It seems that the master has something to do with the fourth brother, so he is in such a hurry."

"Mama Song also instructed the maid to do other things, and the maid retired first." Citron blessed Qi Wanli and Xun Qing again. before turning around and leaving.

Fang Cai Qi You's face was obviously not good, since this girl was serving closely, there was no reason not to know, but she didn't show her mouth at all.

"Fourth cousin, this girl is good, so who is Mama Song?"

"Of course it's good, Citron turned out to be someone next to the old lady, and later gave it to the fourth brother. Mama Song is the nurse of the fourth brother, and Mama Song is in charge of the affairs in the yard of the fourth brother. ”

Xun Qing let out a sigh and didn't ask any more.

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In the second lady Qi's house, a little girl was standing in front of the second lady Qi and whispered to the second lady Qi.

"The old man and the fourth master were talking in the study, and they didn't let anyone serve in front of them, and the maid didn't know what to say. It's just that it was fine at first, and I don't know what the master said, so the maid heard the fourth master say, "I agree to this condition." In the end, the fourth master said that it was decided, and said that the master would not be able to regret it at that time. …… The fourth master came out with a bad face, so he hurriedly changed his clothes, and went out, I heard that he was looking for King Kangjun to drink. The maid went into the study to pour tea for the master, and saw the master sitting there. He seemed to be worried, but after a while he became happy again, and then went to talk to the old lady. ”

"Alright, you go down. Wait, remember to call your Lao Tzu Niang to the Fang steward, and receive half a year's worth of silver rice, which is for your little brother, and when he is old enough next year, call him in on an errand. ”

The little girl kowtowed and left happily.

"But what's the matter with Brother You'er carrying you behind your back?" Fang was sitting next to Second Lady Qi when he asked.

Second Lady Qi thought for a while, "There should be nothing wrong." I think, these days, for the sake of the virtuous concubine, there are a lot of things at home, and he is a little reluctant to do what the master asks him to do. You don't know, he has a ...... temperament, but there are some things that only he can do well, and sometimes the master and I can't help him. Alas, it's all the old lady used to it. ”

"Brother Yu is still friendly with King Kangjun?" The Fang clan didn't care about Second Lady Qi's complaints.

"Well, he works as a royal guard, often walks around the palace, and makes friends with a group of young children, among whom there are many clansmen, all of whom are about the same age, and they usually don't have any dignity. The old man's temper didn't like this, but the old lady spoiled him, saying that his temper was very similar to the old country's grandfather. He didn't cause trouble for the family, so the lord was just that. ”

"This King Kangjun. You're not old, right, but you've ever married a princess? Fang asked.

Second Lady Qi looked at Fang Shi and smiled, "King Kangjun is married to the princess, and there are two side concubines. However, although my sister can rest assured, in the past few years, the first emperor died, and then the current emperor ascended the throne, and the queen mother died. The emperor is busy with government affairs, and many young children of the clan do not refer to marriage, among which several young county kings and princes, such as the prince of Yongning County......"

Second Lady Qi counted with Fang Shi with her fingers, and said, "Which one does my sister fancy, tell me first." I could have told Concubine Xian earlier. I don't know how many people are worried about such a good thing, so they should settle it as soon as possible, so as not to be preempted by others. ”

"I met Wang Shizi of Yong'an County in the Hou Mansion that day, and he was very good. However, I heard that the princess of Yong'an County is strict and difficult to get along with. It's better for the eldest sister and the mother to call the shots, preferably the county king who is not married. I'm just a Shulan, although she has learned the rules and etiquette very well, but the royal rules are strict, and I am still a little reluctant. If you marry the king of the county, you will be the princess as soon as you enter the door. It's better to be in charge of your own home. ”

"Sister, you really love your daughter, don't worry, I wrote it down. I think of the three of us sisters, I was all in charge of my grandparents at that time, and when it came to you, it was my mother who took you to see each other in advance. When she arrived at the third sister, it was all her mother who made the decision at that time, and let her choose according to her own heart. To say that this married life ,......, the third sister is the most comfortable. It's a pity that the third brother-in-law has a short life. By the way, when will the third sister arrive tomorrow? ”

"Brother Shuo came back with a letter, I will go to Tongzhou today, and I will be able to enter Beijing in the afternoon tomorrow."

"After decades, our three sisters can finally get together again."

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On July 16, Aunt Zheng finally arrived in the capital with her daughter and niece, and was naturally taken to the Anguo Mansion first, and then came to Xun's house to see Fang's family the next day.

I heard the news from outside that Aunt Zheng's ** car had arrived at the door, and the Fang family was already ready, and immediately led everyone all the way to the second gate.

Aunt Zheng is a few years younger than Fang's, well-maintained, nearly forty years old, still has cloudy hair, except for a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes when she laughs, the skin on her face is smooth and delicate, and she looks really young.

Aunt Zheng was carrying two girls behind her. The eldest is fourteen or fifteen years old, with a small melon seed face, fair and moist skin, a beautiful nose, beautiful eyes and eyebrows, and the whole body is full of the softness of a Jiangnan woman, it is Aunt Zheng's ** daughter, named Zheng Haoer. The other girl is only thirteen years old, similar in size to Zheng Haoer, but she has a long face, curved eyebrows, a pair of big eyes that are very lively, and she seems to be able to speak, it is Aunt Zheng's ** niece, Zheng Yuenlong's sister-in-law Zheng Shuer.

Fang Shi held Aunt Zheng's hand, and everyone followed behind and entered the main room of Si'an Ju. Fang and Aunt Zheng sat opposite each other on the couch, Zheng Hao'er and Zheng Shu'er sisters sat on the chair on the left, and the four Xun Qingran sisters sat on the right. Xun Da * Milk stood on the ground, beckoning people to send tea and fruit, not only pouring tea herself. He personally peeled the fruit and gave it to Aunt Zheng.

"This kid was met once when he was married, and now he is more and more neat and capable." Aunt Zheng praised.

Fang glanced at Xun Da*'s grandmother, pursed his lips, and didn't say anything.

“…… We sisters haven't seen each other for many years, so why don't you stay with me for a few more days, and we can talk well. ”

"I thought so too, but when I arrived at the Anguo Mansion yesterday, the old lady knew that my house had not been cleaned up yet, so she insisted that I stay, and singled out the Xiangluo Courtyard for me and your two nieces. The courtyard was next to their garden, and there was a separate door to the street outside, so it was very convenient to live in, so I agreed. ”

Xun Qingran listened to Fang's and Aunt Zheng's talk with a smile, and felt that the eyes of Zheng Hao'er and Zheng Shu'er were always swirling on her. Zheng Haoer is not very obvious, but Zheng Shuer is undisguised. Xun Qingran deliberately turned his head and faced Zheng Shu'er with a pair of big eyes. Zheng Shu'er blinked and smiled at Xun Qingran, full of sincerity, and Xun Qingran also smiled.

As Aunt Zheng spoke, she asked someone to send three long and narrow brocade boxes. When I opened it, it was full of boxes of all kinds of things, including Wuxi clay figurines, embroidered handkerchiefs and purses from Suzhou, fans from Hangzhou, and silver-inlaid glass target mirrors and Western soaps.

"Here are some local products from the south of the Yangtze River, as well as Western gadgets from our shop, which were personally selected by your two sisters, and they are considered to be a meeting gift from your aunt to you, don't be too thin." Aunt Zheng said with a smile.

Xun Qingran hurriedly stepped forward to thank Aunt Zheng.

Aunt Zheng smiled and looked at Xun Shufang, Xun Shuzhi, Xun Qingran and Xun Shulan, then grabbed Xun Qingran's hand and pulled her to sit beside her.

"This is the dyeing girl, it is really a beauty blank, a little more beautiful than the person in the painting."

Aunt Zheng praised while carefully looking at Xun Qingran from top to bottom, and nodded again and again.

"We old people, when we talk, I'm afraid you'll be annoyed. You sisters will go together. Aunt Zheng said.

Seeing that Aunt Zheng seemed to have something to say, Fang sent Xun Da* and the people who were waiting in the house out.

Only then did Aunt Zheng smile and speak to the Fang family.

"Second sister, what do you think of our sisters?"