On the morning of the second day, Shuning wore the light green cheongsam with light pink teeth, and a big velvet flower on the sideburns. However, the pair of gold earrings was called by themselves, according to the Qing Dynasty jewelry style vaguely remembered in memory, a simple gold hook, hanging a small gold bat, and the word "Fu" twisted into gold wire was hung below, auspicious and chic.

took Frangipani to the second gate with a gift, but met Wanning again, wearing a pink robe and pearl cui, ready to go out. Shuning said hello, but Wanning just nodded hurriedly, got into the carriage and left, her face seemed a little bad.

Shuning was wondering, but suddenly felt that the carriage was so familiar, very similar to her own home. When the man in charge of the carriage replied, she realized that it was indeed her own carriage. The man laughed and said: "Yesterday, the eldest lady and the second girl went out, and when they came back, the axle was broken, and other cars were not idle, so I had to borrow the third girl's car, and I have already returned to the third wife." ”

That's not the point! My mother knew that she was going out today, how could she borrow the carriage that her daughter was going to sit in?

Wang Er leaned in and spoke: "Girl, they're all small, aren't they." The wife thought that the second girl was going out with the eldest lady and borrowed a big car, but she didn't think that the second girl was going out alone, so she borrowed the girl's car. ”

Although Shuning was a little unhappy, she had no choice but to ask: "Where is Aunt Liu's car?" ”

"Grandma is going to Grandma Rong's house at noon today, girl, look ......"

Shuning sighed: "Please ask Uncle Wang to ask someone to drive the carriage over, I will show off today." "This is the case. Wang Er is not easy to do, there is no need to embarrass his family. The carriage is bigger, the carriage is larger, there is nothing wrong with it, maybe if you go to Xinran's house like this, those servants from the palace can also look up to themselves. But what's going on with the big house lately? According to the land of the eldest aunt, there should be no such mistakes? It's a bit like I'm being forced to be in a hurry and can't care about anything else.

She turned to Su Xin and said, "Didn't you say yesterday that Holly also wanted to go out?" Put her things down, go back and tell her to change her clothes for going out. Let's go with us today. "Frangipani are overjoyed. Busy putting things on the side. Ran away in a hurry.

When the carriage stopped, Shuning asked a few servants to help bring the gifts to the carriage, and then sat down, and saw Frangipani and Holly rushing over, happily getting into the carriage, and Holly also specially thanked Shuning. Shuning smiled and told the coachman to set off.

Xinran now lives in Maojiawan. It's actually very close to the Earl's Court, but only a few streets away. Shuning arrived at her destination in a quarter of an hour. When I entered the gate, I saw Xinran waiting in the front yard with a slightly bulging belly, and said busily: "What are you doing when you come out?" It's windy outside, so it's cold carefully. He smiled happily and said, "Where is it so delicate?" I walk around the yard a few times a day. After that, he took Shuning's hand, and the two entered the main courtyard together.

Shuning traveled all the way, only to feel that this house looked ordinary on the outside, but it was cleaned up differently from other houses. Ichishiki terrazzo blue brick house. It is quiet and elegant, and the flowers and trees are flourishing, although there are no carved beams and paintings. But it is comforting to watch. In the courtyard where Xinran lives, all kinds of chrysanthemums are blooming just right, osmanthus is still exuding a faint fragrance, a large tile jar is placed in front of the shadow wall, there are a few goldfish in it, and a bird cage is hung under the corridor, and the thrush in it makes a crisp call.

When I entered the house, I saw that the three rooms of the main house were all open, and only a study room was separated by a screen, and there were several bookshelves in it. On the other side of the room, a long couch was laid under the window, covered with fur and a thin cushion made of cotton. Everywhere in the house, a few vases of chrysanthemums seem to be inadvertently placed, and a few hanging scrolls are embellished. After Shuning sat down, she saw that on the hanging scroll next to her, there was a Tang poem written by Xinran herself: "September Mountain Monastery, the East Fence Chrysanthemum is also yellow." The laity are full of wine, who helps the fragrance of tea. ”

Shuning sighed: "Sure enough, it's where you live, and you can really live." Xinran pursed her lips and smiled: "You came a little late, if you come half a month earlier, the osmanthus flowers in the courtyard will bloom just right." Now I have to just enjoy the chrysanthemum. Then he asked Yahuan to serve tea and snacks.

Shu Ning's eyes widened when she saw the refreshments that were sent: "You are still drinking chrysanthemum tea?!" It's too cold, isn't it? Xinran said: "How come? This is specially brewed for you, and I drink red date tea. I'm not a person who doesn't know what to do, where do I dare? ”

Shuning checked the tea in her cup before she let it go, and when she saw Xinran snickering, she scolded with a smile: "Who made you live as if you were living in a chrysanthemum house, I am naturally worried." He waved his hand happily: "Don't worry, I know the measure, I only ate a little osmanthus cake this autumn." There are more chrysanthemums in the house because it is better to use flowers than incense, and I sometimes borrow the aroma of fruits. ”

Shuning was relieved, so she asked Frangipani Holly to bring up the snack box she had prepared. When I opened it, I saw peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts, and almonds, all of which had been shelled, as well as a few preserved fruits and pastries. Shuning pointed to a few thinly sliced peanuts and sesame candy and said, "I made this myself, how about you taste it?" ”

Xinran was about to taste it, but was stopped by the silver screen: "Let me taste it first, so as not to turn around and say that it is not mine." Shuning was surprised and asked Xinran: "Do you live outside, and there are still people in charge?" Xinran smiled bitterly: "Originally, there was none, but now that I have a big belly, my mother-in-law is afraid that I am young and ignorant, so she asked Yitai's nurse to take care of me." This mother is actually quite kind, but she is stricter in eating and eating. ”

Yinping tasted them one by one, nodded his head, and happily pinched a few walnuts to eat, and said: "You sent it at the right time, I am very hungry these days, and the snacks I usually accumulate are almost exhausted." ”

Shuning took out the purse and gave it away, and was pleased to see the embroidered patterns on the top, as well as the daylilies inside, her face flushed, and she said angrily: "You also come to make fun of me." Shuning snickered.

She asked Xinran about some physical matters, and when she saw that the other party was ruddy and in good spirits, she also felt happy in her heart. The two gossiped for a while, and when they saw that the meal was about to arrive, they said happily: "If you are free, just accompany me for a meal, Yitai is on duty today, I am bored alone, there are guests, and my mother will relax more." Seeing Shuning nodding, she was overjoyed, and called Yinping to give such and such an order, and Yinping couldn't help laughing.

Shuning was a little confused. But I saw Xinran smiled a little embarrassedly: "I have been missing the sauce beef of the Liu family's old shop in the doorframe alley outside Zhengyangmen recently, but my mother doesn't allow me to eat more." I'll borrow your place name today, and let me enjoy it. ”

Shuning smiled, Xinran still loves food so much, it just so happens that she has also heard of that sauce beef, let's try it today.

This taste was really amazing, and Shuning immediately fell in love with it. The beef in this sauce is tender and fluffy, oily but not greasy. Mellow and beautiful. Plus a few crisp, tender and fragrant Liubiju pickles. Shuning ate two large bowls of rice, and secretly decided to buy some to eat at home in the future.

Xinran habitual amorous full text reading also ate very satisfied, although the mother frowned, but

What did she say in front of the guests, fortunately, this was not the first time, and the old man of the Liu family was also a little famous, so she didn't stop it.

After the meal, the two talked for a while. Shuning saw that Xinran was a little sleepy, so she persuaded her to rest, and Xinran shook her head and said, "When can't you sleep?" It's rare for you to come, let's talk a little more. Shuning had no choice but to follow. When the mother saw this, she frowned, and repeatedly persuaded her to go to sleep for a while.

Not long after, there was a commotion ahead, and the nurse went outside to ask. Only to know that it was Yitai who came back.

It's the first time Shuning has seen Yitai. I saw that his facial features were mediocre, but his round face was very kind, and he smiled before speaking. When he came in and saw himself, he greeted him first: "This is a lady, right?" I've heard you mentioned you a long time ago, thank you for coming to see her. Shuning smiled and saluted.

Xinran asked Yitai why he came back, and he said, "I just came out to do some errands, and I came to see you when I passed by the door, and if you are sleepy, you can sleep a little longer, and the sisters will come again." He carefully asked Xinran about her situation today, how long she slept, how many miles she walked, what meals she ate, etc., knowing that she had eaten sauce beef today, and said with a smile: "You like to eat, I will buy it for you tomorrow." Mom just cracked her mouth. ”

He confessed a few words, and hurried away again. Xinran has been sending out the door, and there is still some reluctance. When she came back and saw Shu Ning smiling, she blushed and said angrily: "What are you laughing at, you will have such a day." ”

Shuning pursed her lips and said with a smile: "I don't know if it's the Year of the Monkey, but now I only laugh at you, it's really impossible to leave for a while." Okay, your uncle has a life, and he wants you to take a nap, I won't bother you, come back another day. ”

Xinran was a little reluctant: "You're leaving so soon?" Remember to come often. Shu Ning nodded: "Just these few steps, I can walk here next time." The two said a few more words, and Shuning urged her until she saw her sleeping in the house, so she took Yahuan out and got into the carriage.

Before she got into the car, she saw a fast horse coming and a person coming down, she fixed her eyes and saw that it was Tongying, and hurriedly greeted: "Brother Tongying, how can it be so coincidental?" ”

Tong Ying was stunned when she saw that it was her, and said with a smile: "You came out of this house?" Have you seen Yitai? Shuning nodded: "Lord Yitai just left, is Brother Tongying looking for him?" Tongying smiled bitterly: "This kid is walking fast, and I chased him all the way." He shook the things in his hand, panted slightly, and said: "This is his waist card, without this, I will see how he enters the palace gate." I'll take a breath and let him hurry. ”

Shuning smiled and asked again, "Why haven't I seen you recently?" I've heard from my brother that he hasn't seen you in a few days. We had a banquet at our house that day, and you didn't come. Tong Ying smiled: "That's it, it doesn't matter if you are casual at ordinary times, if I go to that kind of serious occasion, even the host and guests will have to salute me, won't it make people panic?" Forget it. Besides, I'm not an idler anymore, I'm very busy. ”

Shuning asked what was going on, but he just smiled bitterly, looked left and right, led the horse and motioned for Shuning to go to the corner next to him, and then whispered: "Don't mention it, I was put on the side." Shuning was stunned, but she heard Tongying say: "Someone put a trap for me to drill and sent me to the Ministry of Rites." ”

Shu Ning thought that Fang Cai had really misheard, so she smiled and asked, "When did this happen?" Isn't the Ministry of Rites a leisurely yamen? I thought it was exactly what you wanted. Tongying smiled bitterly again: "I originally thought the same way, who knew that this idle yamen was usually idle, and I was so busy as soon as I entered." You also know that the fourth elder brother is getting married, and there are many things, and it is the first time for me to do a serious errand, and I can't be lazy, so I have to be diligent. He raised the waist card and said: "In the morning, I went to the fourth elder brother's house to do business, and I said that everyone went out to have lunch and then replied in the palace, but I didn't expect Yitai to disappear halfway, I heard that I went home to see my wife, I picked up his waist card, I was afraid that others would know, so I hurried over, but he ran away." ”

Shuning remembered that it was located in the northeast corner of the capital, and thought about the location here (note: Maojiawan is located in the northwest of the imperial city).

She then smiled and said: "Lord Yitai's wife is pregnant and is home alone, he won't rush back halfway to see if he doesn't worry, Brother Tongying, don't be angry with him." Tong Ying smiled: "How can I be angry? I just wanted to help him, so I chased after him. He looked up at the sky and said, "Okay, I've rested, let's continue chasing." Are you going home? Be careful on the road. He saw Shu Ning's autumn clothes on the ground and frowned: "Won't this clothes be too thin?" Now it's getting colder and colder, and the wind is strong, so go out and put on a cloak. ”

Shu Ning's heart warmed, and she smiled: "Thank you Brother Tongying for thinking, I have a cloak in the car." You're busy now, I won't bother you, and when you're free later, remember that you promised to take me to the capital. ”

Tong Ying was stunned and smiled: "When I'm free, I'm afraid it's snowing." After the fourth elder brother's wedding, it is the fifth elder brother who marries the side room, and then the Chinese New Year, I heard that the North Korean side will also come to pay tribute, how can I catch up with the busiest time? ”

Shuning was stunned: "Fifth Elder Brother wants to marry the side room?" Which girl is it? Tong Ying said: "I heard that it is the Liu family, but I don't know very well." Go back early, don't run around outside. Then he turned and got on his horse.

Shuning was about to ask about the fifth elder brother, but when she thought that Yitai was still waiting for the waist card, she didn't speak again, watched Tongying leave, and got into the carriage by herself.

Seeing her serious expression, Su Xin and Holly glanced at each other, and the former asked carefully: "Girl, the fifth elder brother is going to marry the side room, do the second girl know?" Shuning pursed her lips: "Even if you don't know now, sooner or later you will know." Let's go home and don't talk about it, let's go. Holly knocked on the carriage board, and the carriage departed.

Back in the house, Shuning changed into homely clothes, remembering what she had just heard from Tongying, and couldn't help but sigh. The fifth elder brother is so obsessed with Wanning, it is inevitable that he will marry Fang Fujin, thinking that he is a prince, this kind of thing is always inevitable, and I am afraid that there are concubines and the like now. I wonder what Wan Ning will think after hearing it? I think it's better to marry an ordinary person, like Xinran, both the emotional foundation and the other party's character, as long as you are gentle and considerate, even if the career is a little worse, what does it matter? Anyway, you won't be poor.

She thought about it for a while, and saw that it was already three o'clock, thinking that her mother had probably taken a nap, so she went to the main room to ask her for peace, but she didn't expect to see her father Zhang Bao had returned, and was sitting at the table with a straight face, and the ancient inkstone in front of him was to give gifts, and his mother was comforting him softly.

Shuning carefully asked her parents for peace, Zhang Bao nodded, but without speaking, she gently pulled her mother and asked in a low voice what was wrong.

Shi sighed and said, "In the morning, you Ama went to visit Lord Chen Liangben, and you were angry. ”