However, Qin Xiyan is very low-key, and has been honest since marrying into the palace, except for inviting An He to the princess every day to brush up on her sense of existence, she will not go out.

Even the people of the palace have unanimous praise for her. Especially with the comparison between the original owner who died and the arrogant palace spirit, Qin Xiyan is like a white swan in a flock of ugly ducklings, extremely holy and noble.

Today's visit is the big girl Cailian next to Qin Xiyan. It was about the time of Caiyun's incident, and Shen Qingru didn't have a good impression when he heard this name.

Cai Lian saluted Shen Qingru in a proper manner, and waited for Shen Qingru to let her get up before she said: "The side concubine knew that the princess was coming back today, and she planned to come to visit, but she caught a cold last night, and the princess let her rest in bed, and she was afraid of infecting the princess, so she sent a slave and maid to come." ”

As he spoke, he observed Shen Qingru without leaving a trace out of the corner of his eyes.

If before, the original owner heard that Xiao Yuan went to see another woman, and he could beat Cailian out.

In this way, people come to see you with good intentions, but you will take revenge, and Shen Qingru will be deducted from his head again.

However, now, Shen Qingru only felt that after saying so many words in one breath, was he still out of breath?

Cai Lian waited for a while, and saw that Shen Qingru did not react, she was a little pity, she also brought a few cloves of garlic with her, which saved a few tears.

Cai Lian continued: "The side concubine sent a few things to the princess and the little princess. ”

As he spoke, he opened the tray that the little maid was holding. "This is the sour fruit that the prince brought back from the border pass, there are more than ten in total, and the side concubine got two, and she was not willing to eat it, so she sent it to the princess to try it."

He pointed to the jade on the side and said, "This is also what the prince gave to the side concubine, and it is the best Lantian jade." The side concubine borrowed flowers to offer Buddha and gave them to Xiao Shizi to talk about her thoughts. ”

This mouthful is a prince of the world, Mai'er's teeth are itchy when she listens directly, isn't it just to show that she is more favored than the princess.

Shen Qingru didn't care about what Cailian said at all, her attention was attracted by the "sour fruit" on the tray.

Aren't these just two lemons?

The lemons that can be seen everywhere in modern times have become a treasure in ancient times? Obviously, he is the most rare, why is no one to take care of him?

Shen Qingruzheng sighed that people are not as good as lemons, and Mai'er has already wanted to beat people with lotus picking.

It's been so long, and you're still in that world, and what have you rewarded?

Shen Qingru felt bored, so couldn't he talk about something else? "Mai'er, go and bring my cigarette yarn, as well as the set of Chiba gold peony jewelry, bring them all."

Mai'er let out a loud "hey", and after a while, she took out both things and put them in the hands of the little maid brought by Cailian.

Shen Qingru smiled slightly: "Although these two things are not as rare as lemons, they are also very precious, and they can be regarded as my return gift to Concubine Qin." ”

Shen Qingru fiddled with the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said: "As for the things that the prince rewarded, since they are rewarded by the prince, they should be put away well, how can they be given away casually." If Concubine Qin has any shortage, just come to me. ”

Cailian's face, which had always been smug, changed color in an instant.

Shen Qingru glanced at her with a teacup, but she was still too shallow!

It is said that Qin Xiyan was brought back by Xiao Yuan from the border pass, and his father was just a small lieutenant, from Liupin. An official of this grade, in the capital, is embarrassed to say it.

Although Qin Xiyan was angry on his own, after coming to Beijing, he recognized the British Duke as his elder brother. The name looks better.

But in terms of dowry, it is impossible for the British public to also take care of it. Giving 10,000 taels of silver is already the end of benevolence and righteousness.

There is gossip that there are 5,000 taels of it that Xiao Yuan paid out of his pocket, in order to make Qin Xiyan's face look better.

And Shen Qingru, in addition to the dowry left by the Wen family, the money that Shen Kuo has saved for her over the years, and the bottom of the box for fear that she will be wronged in the palace, add up to 100,000 taels.

This gap in the background is something that Qin Xiyan can't change.

Cai Lian was obviously a smart person, and she immediately understood the meaning of Shen Qingru's words. Doesn't it mean that Qin Xiyan is poor, and he has to rely on Xiao Yuan to give away everything.

Now the gritted teeth reversed.

Cai Lian gritted her teeth and tried to squeeze out a smile: "Concubine Xie, the slave and maid retired first." ”

As soon as Cailian left on her front foot, Mai'er said with her eyebrows fluttering: "Miss is too powerful." Look at that Cailian, you still dare to be arrogant. ”

Shen Qingru smiled slightly, making an unfathomable statement: "Those who are sluts are always cheap." ”

Autumn Water House, in front of the desk.

A woman in a long skirt with a flickering flower on the floor is practicing calligraphy. There is a white jade carved hairpin in his hair. The willow eyebrows are like smoke, the waist is like a plain, and the curling and tingling are a kind of soft and beautiful, which makes people want to protect.

Qin Xiyan finished writing the last word and put down the pen.

Cai Lian said: "Concubine Fang kindly gave her something, not only was she not grateful, but she was sarcastic, which was too much." ”

Qin Xiyan didn't respond, but said, "You said she hasn't been angry all along?" ”

Cai Lian thought about Shen Qingru's reaction and shook her head affirmatively, "No." ”

Qin Xiyan showed a mocking smile, which was very inconsistent with her appearance. "It seems that once the ghost door is closed, no matter how stupid people are, they will know that they have converged."

Cai Lian hurriedly said: "No matter how she is, she is not as smart as the side concubine." ”

Qin Xiyan smiled confidently, and was about to speak, when the maid guarding the door came to report: "Concubine Fang, the prince is here." ”

Qin Xiyan glanced at Cai Lian. Cai Lian changed her expression to a distressed expression: "Concubine Fang is kind, but others may not think so." ”

Qin Xiyan sighed softly, and there was a little loneliness in her tone: "It seems that my sister still doesn't want to forgive me." ”

Just as Xiao Yuan came in, he heard this, and said, "Who doesn't forgive you?" ”

Qin Xiyan got up in a panic, as if he didn't expect Xiao Yuan to come over at this time, and hurriedly said: "Brother Xiao, why did you come over, no one, you heard it wrong." ”

From Qin Xiyan's title, it can be seen that the relationship with Xiao Yuan is more intimate.

Xiao Yuan said: "Come by and take a look." Picking lotus, you say. ”

Cai Lian told the story of the Forgotten Moon Residence, especially Shen Qingru's words, and added some oil and vinegar. As for what I said, I brought it in one sentence. easily provoked Xiao Yuan's anger.

Qin Xiyan showed a little sadness at the right time, and after being discovered by Xiao Yuan, he hurriedly put it away.

"I just heard that my sister is back, and I want to do my best." I didn't want to make my sister angry. Brother Xiao, don't blame your sister, it must be that the gift I gave is not in line with my sister's wishes. ”

Seeing Qin Xiyan's eyebrows frowning slightly, if it was before, Xiao Yuan would definitely be disgusted with Shen Qingru a little.

But this time, miraculously, Xiao Yuan's anger really disappeared.

He couldn't help but think of Mingxintang, Shen Qingru's crying face. knew that the woman was acting, but Xiao Yuan felt that something was different.

Xiao Yuan said: "I'll take a look." Then he turned around and went to the Forgotten Moon Residence.

Qin Xiyan frowned, although the goal was achieved, Xiao Yuan's reaction seemed to be a little wrong.

Forget the moon house.

Shen Qingru rubbed her chin and looked at the lemon on the table, and said to Mai'er: "You can eat this thing directly?" ”

Mai'er shook her head in confusion: "I heard that this sour fruit was transported by sea, and it is very precious, and the slave maid has never eaten it." You can eat it when you peel it, and it seems to be very sour. ”

Shen Qingru grinned, this ancient man was too violent, lemon. Can you eat it directly without being sour?

But I haven't drunk lemon juice in a long time. Shen Qingru missed the sweet and sour taste a little. "Mai'er, go get some salt and honey."

Two lemons squeezed into juice is too luxurious. Shen Qingru decided to deal with it and soaked it in water to drink.

Wash the lemon and soak it in salt water for a quarter of an hour to brush the skin clean.

Wash the lemon, cut into thin slices and coat with honey. Put it in a clear jar and take a few slices if you want to drink it.

Shen Qingru asked Mai'er to pour a glass of water at a moderate temperature, took two slices of lemon and put them in.

Shen Qingru took a sip. The fragrant fruity smell overflows in the mouth. This familiar smell made Shen Qingru close his eyes with some nostalgia. It was as if in an instant, I was back in the modern age of high-rise buildings.

Mai'er said curiously, "What is this?" ”

Shen Qingru smiled: "Lemonade." ”

Mai'er said: "Lemon, is this the sour fruit?" What a nice name. ”

Shen Qingru poured her half a cup, "It's still delicious, come and try it." ”

Mai'er hurriedly waved her hand and said, "No, no, how can the slave maid eat Miss's things?" ”

Shen Qingru smiled and said softly: "Why not, we grew up together, and I treat you as half a sister." and Aunt Lan and Aunt Hua, all come and try it. ”