Sanniang and Wang Jing arrived at the Wang's Villa in the north of the city.

Because it was getting late, Sanniang couldn't take a closer look at this courtyard, but judging from the drive, this courtyard was not very big.

"Fifth young master, third young lady, although this garden is not big, it is made in imitation of the garden in the south of the Yangtze River, and the rockery in the courtyard is still transported from the south, and you can play around tomorrow." The carriage stopped directly next to a courtyard, and Mama Zhang helped Sanniang get out of the carriage and said with a smile.

"Although this courtyard is also cleaned on weekdays, except for the eldest lord who occasionally comes to live for official business, other masters don't come often, and these courtyards are cold because of the lack of popularity. The slave maid returned to the courtyard today and will clean up and add some lively and festive decorations to the two courtyards of the young master and the young lady, and the head of my family has already sent someone to order the quilt to be re-dried, but the slave and maid are afraid that the young master and the young lady will not be able to sleep, so they put on the bedding brought from the house. Mama Zhang smiled.

Sanniang looked at the small courtyard in front of her with the lantern hanging at the gate of the courtyard, nodded and smiled: "Mama is thoughtful, Sanniang and my brother have thanked me." ”

"The third lady's words have tormented the slave." Mama Zhang hurriedly said: "The young master's yard is over there, and it is next to this courtyard. ”

Sanniang looked in the direction of Mama Zhang's finger, and saw that the road in front of the courtyard was lit every few steps, and the light shone until the door of a courtyard not far away.

"Grandfather, his old man can be in the house? My brother and I should have gone and said hello first. Sanniang asked Mama Zhang.

Mama Zhang's face was a little strange when she heard this, and then she replied: "The old lady is not in the house at this time, and the young lady is also tired today, so let's rest first." ”

Sanniang saw Mama Zhang's face, and after thinking about it, it was not easy to inquire, so she nodded and said to Wang Jing: "That's it." My brother went back to the courtyard and rested. He said to Mama Zhang again: "Mama Lao is leading the way." ”

Mama Zhang saw that the courtyard on Sanniang's side had been taken care of and there was nothing else to do, so she led Wang Jing there.

Sanniang entered the courtyard. Seeing that the furnishings in the room are just right, and the bedding is also used to it, I can't help but be very satisfied. I didn't sleep all day last night. was indeed tired, so he let Bai Ying and the other maids wait to rest.

Nothing was said all night.

Early the next morning. Sanniang and Wang Jing finished breakfast in the other courtyard, and then drove to Zhao's mansion.

"Grandfather didn't come back last night?" On the carriage, Sanniang asked Bai Yingdao.

Yesterday, the Zheng family had already sent Sanniang's carriage back, so Sanniang and Wang Jing sat in two carriages today.

"I heard that the old lady hasn't returned to the other courtyard in the past few days." Bai Ying said softly, and her face was also a little strange.

Sanniang was a little curious, and couldn't help but gesture to Bai Ying to continue.

"The slave maid heard from the mother-in-law in the kitchen this morning that the old lady has been living in the temple for five days in a row." Bai Ying lowered her voice.

Sanniang was stunned.

Although men believe in Taoism and women believe in Buddhism. But there are not a few men who believe in Buddhism, so it is not surprising for a man to say that he himself is a devout Buddhist, but the old lady Wang and the Buddha ...... Sanniang thought about it, she really couldn't connect the two.

When Bai Zhi and the other girls heard this, they glanced at each other, and then lowered their heads as if they were holding back a smile.

The strange atmosphere of the carriage was maintained until Sanniang and the others got out of the carriage and entered the Zhao Mansion.

Liu was very happy to see Sanniang and Wang Jing coming early in the morning, and saw that his daughter didn't show her face when she came with medicine, so she drank it very happily.

Liu left the juniors to talk with him, and he was talking happily. Outside, a mother-in-law came to report that the prefect's mansion had sent someone.

Liu and the others were a little surprised, but when they thought that Sanniang and Wang Jing came to Yanzhou this time to accompany the prefect's wife, they understood that they must have come for Sanniang and Wang Jing.

It was Mama Tang who came from Zheng's side, but Mama Tang was personally introduced by Li.

"Mother, I'll just say why the magpie keeps calling today. It wasn't until I heard the porter's report that Mama Tang, who was next to the prefect's wife, was here, that I understood what was going on. Li smiled as soon as he entered the door.

Mama Tang walked up to the Liu family and saluted, and said with a smile: "The old lady is really a blessing, the grandchildren and granddaughters are on the knees, and the lady in charge of the house is capable, so I really envy the old lady of Beppu." ”

Liu couldn't close his mouth when he heard this.

Tang Mama said again: "Our wife has long wanted to come to the house to visit the old lady, a while ago because of the trip to Jinan was delayed, and yesterday came back too late, afraid of disturbing the old lady and grandchildren to talk about the family, and finally dragged it to today, but today there happened to be Mrs. Zhou and Miss of the Governor's family in the house as guests, it is inconvenient to come in person, and please don't blame the old lady." ”

Hearing this, Liu said: "Mrs. Wei has a heart, she can think that my old wife is my blessing, why blame it?" ”

Mama Tang smiled and said, "This is the old lady, you are magnanimous. Madame ordered the slave maid to bring some medicinal herbs to the old lady, as well as a few satins, which were sent to Madame and Miss by the princess a few days ago. My young lady, because of the road with the third lady, saw the satin pattern novelty and begged the lady to send a few horses to the third lady, the lady thought that since she wanted to send it, she could not favor one over the other, so she asked the slave to bring a few more horses to the young lady of the house and the lady of the table to pick a pick. ”

Mama Tang was followed by a few girls, and took a lot of brightly colored or plain cloths, which dazzled everyone's eyes at once.

The Zhao family had no contact with the Wei family, and the Liu family knew that Mrs. Wei came to the Zhao Mansion this time because of the relationship between the Wang family. Seeing that Mama Tang brought so many courtesies, she also thanked her.

Mama Tang chatted with Liu's about some family life, and finally smiled at Sanniang, who was sitting on the couch with Liu: "Third Miss, our young lady still has a few words to drag the slave maid to bring to you." ”

Sanniang smiled when she heard this: "Sister too, if you don't say anything yesterday, you have to leave it until today, and you have to convey it." ”

Mama Tang smiled and said, "I didn't say this yesterday. ”

"Oh?" Sanniang looked at Mama Tang suspiciously.

Mama Tang said: "As soon as Miss returned to the house yesterday, the porter sent a post from Miss Zhou of the River Governor's Mansion, which arrived a few days ago, saying that Mrs. Zhou was going to hold a cruise banquet on the Ji River, and invited the young master and miss of the famous family of Yanzhou Mansion to play. Our young lady doesn't like to socialize, so she doesn't want to go. I don't want to be early this morning, Mrs. Zhou took Miss Zhou to the house to invite me personally, and our Miss shirked and said that she had made an appointment with Miss San to accompany you to visit Ziyang City. I didn't want Mrs. Zhou to hear the words, but I asked our young lady to invite you to go with her, and immediately sent someone back to get the post. Mama Tang took out a gilded red invitation card from her arms and handed it to Sanniang.

"This is Mrs. Zhou heard that the slave maid was coming to Zhao Mansion, so she specially dragged the slave maid to bring it."

Mama Zeng took the post and handed it to Sanniang.

Sanniang opened it and saw that it was an invitation post, to the effect that the fifth young master and the third lady of the Wang family were invited to participate in the cruise banquet to be held on the Ji River tomorrow.

Sanniang closed the post and thought about it, and said, "Mrs. Zhou's invitation should not have been refused. It's just that Sanniang and her brother came to Yanzhou Mansion this time to visit the sick, and I'm afraid they won't be able to stay in Yanzhou for long. Sanniang and her brother want to take advantage of this time to spend more time with their grandmother and cousins, so they may have to live up to Mrs. Zhou's kindness. ”

Mama Tang hurriedly said: "Our lady also said the same thing to Mrs. Zhou, but Mrs. Zhou said that this cruise banquet lady can go to play for half a day, and also said that if the young lady in the house and Miss Biao are interested, they can also go together." ”

Sanniang was silent for a moment when she heard this, this invitation is really strange.

That Miss Zhou had to drag Wei Yunying with her, Wei Yunying asked her to accompany her, and finally brought Zhao Hui'er and Shen Yue'e.

"Why does Mrs. Zhou suddenly want to hold a cruise banquet here?" Liu asked.

The Hedu's Mansion is located in Jining, although it is very close to Ziyang City, but Mrs. Zhou rarely feasts in Ziyang City.

Mama Tang thought about it when she heard this, approached the Liu family and deliberately lowered her voice and said: "Miss Zhou is thirteen years old this year, and she has not yet decided on a marriage, and the son of the Shangshu family of the Ministry of War and the prince of Li are now in Ziyang City. ”

Sanniang, who was close to Liu's family, suddenly realized when she heard this, no wonder she wanted to make such a big fanfare, it turned out to be a blind date banquet in disguise.

"Mother, Hui'er, they rarely go out, and then it's good to get to know and make friends with more people at this opportunity." Li was afraid that Liu would refuse, so he couldn't wait.

Liu glanced at Li lightly, but he lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, then turned his head to look at Sanniang: "Ah Ke, do you want to go?" ”

Sanniang smiled when she heard this: "Ah Ke would rather accompany her grandmother and listen to her grandmother's talk about the past." This is true, although we don't have much time together, Sanniang likes this old man who loves her very much.

Liu was very happy when he heard this, but after thinking about it, he said, "Grandmother also likes you to accompany me." It's just that since Mrs. Zhou sent the post, it's not good for you to refuse rashly. Anyway, it's only half a day, so let's go play. When you're at home, you don't have the opportunity to go out and play. ”

When Sanniang heard this, she followed Liu's answer, and Wang Jing had nothing to say.

When Mama Tang saw that Sanniang agreed to go, she smiled again: "Our young lady wants me to tell Third Miss that if Third Miss agrees to go, she will go to our house half an hour early tomorrow morning, and then she will go to the banquet with Third Miss." ”

Sanniang responded with a smile when she heard this.

Seeing that the task of coming to Zhao's Mansion had been completed, Mama Tang said goodbye to Liu.

Liu asked Mama Zeng beside him to send Mama Tang out of the house.

"These satins are really beautiful, since they were given by Prince Li, they must be useful." From the moment these satins entered the house, Zhao Hui'er's eyes almost never left.

"It just so happens that you were clamoring for me to find someone to make you new clothes yesterday, are you happy today? That's a lot of material. Li said to Zhao Hui'er with a smile.

At the beginning, the imperial court restricted the color of the clothing materials of merchants, but later these bans were gone, and now some wealthy merchants wear better materials than official eunuchs.

Liu Shi said lightly: "These materials were sent to Ah Ke by Mrs. Wei. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support, is my biggest motivation. )