Chapter 44: The Ladies and Gentlemen
Zhou Ziyu turned around and saw that it was Han Mingzhu, the niece of Li Jing and Lord Li, let go of the hand holding Jin'er, and clasped his fists: "Four ladies." ”
Han Mingzhu is tall and dignified, with long eyebrows and sideburns, a straight nose, and a round face with a touch of rouge.
Han Mingzhu's grandfather Han Zhi is the distant cousin of the famous military general Han Baohu in the Sui Dynasty, his father Han Luyuan is currently the pro-Xun Yiwei Yu Lin Lang General, and his mother is from the famous Taiyuan Wang family, she is the eldest daughter of the family, with three elder brothers, with the unique hearty generosity of the military general's family, and the noble spirit of a famous lady.
Li Jing has always been optimistic about Zhou Ziyu and has taken Zhou Ziyu to Hanfu several times. Zhou Ziyu is young and handsome, and he is famous, he can write and martial arts, he is eloquent, he is especially good at speaking, and he likes Zhou Ziyu very much from top to bottom in the Han Mansion.
Han Mingzhu learned from her grandfather that her cousin Li Jing wanted her to marry the Zhou family, and she also paid special attention to Zhou Ziyu.
Therefore, Han Mingzhu did not shy away from him, and even played chess with Zhou Ziyu on behalf of Li Jing.
At this time, when I saw Jin'er in men's clothes, I thought it was Zhou Ziyu's old friend, and I nodded my head without twisting to say hello.
Han Mingzhu looked at Zhou Ziyu generously: "General Zhou, when you went to deliver the letter yesterday, I happened to be out, and I didn't expect to meet you here." ”
Zhou Ziyu smiled politely: "I came back in a hurry this time, so I didn't go in to visit the elders." ”
Han Mingzhu stared at a pair of big eyes that were as gentle as water, and asked, "General Zhou, does he still have time to go to the Han Mansion again?" Mingzhu played two more games with General Zhou. ”
Zhang Jinwen stood behind Zhou Ziyu in a daze, dumbfounded. Do all the women in the capital invite men to their homes so generously?
Zhou Ziyu smiled politely: "My father is sick, and it is inconvenient to go out, so I went to the Han Mansion to deliver a letter because of Lord Li's entrustment." ”
Han Mingzhu's eyes showed concern: "Ah! Is there a place where you need Mingzhu's service? ”
Just when Zhou Ziyu patiently asked and answered Han Mingzhu, someone on the viewing tower saw Zhang Jinwen.
The ladies on the lantern tower gathered, and the little ladies of each family also gathered around to chatter.
The ladies naturally formed a small circle according to the official rank of their husbands, but the little ladies didn't care so much, according to their similar ages, to see who cast their eyes, they crowded into the window in twos and threes to look out at the lanterns.
Guandeng Lou is not only a good time for ladies to socialize, but also a good time to see their daughters-in-law for their own families.
Zhou Ziyao saw the Lantern Festival for the first time, and it was very strange.
At first, I was still looking at the lanterns, pulling Chen Ziying and shouting.
Looking at those ordinary people in all kinds of costumes, I couldn't help but talk about it, and I couldn't help but exclaim when I saw the singing and acrobatics.
Later, I was attracted by the crowd of people on the street, especially when I saw someone who was squeezed to the ground and walked dozens of steps before putting it down, I laughed to death.
was so anxious that Chen Ziying reached out to cover her mouth: "Be quiet, reserved, reserved!" ”
Zhou Ziyao looked around, propped up her hands on the edge of the window: "Ziying, look over there, those yellow-haired, men, singing and dancing, I really want to go over and have a look." ”
Chen Ziying shook her head: "I can't go down, there are men and women squeezing around below, how bad it is." What if the power head is stepped on, it's too scary. ”
Zhou Ziyao went to see the street, the women with the power head in the crowd were really embarrassed, and the two hands had to stabilize the power head and push the people around them.
"Well, if only I were a man." Zhou Ziyao regretted it.
The streets were full of young men, and the princes and nobles rode high-headed horses, showing their superiority in the crowd.
Chen Ziying's eyes were sharp, and she saw Zhang Jinwen: "Ziyao, the eldest cousin is over there!" You see, he's with his friends. ”
That day in the Xinglin Pavilion, Zhang Jinwen's dress was also quite neutral, Chen Ziying looked at Zhang Jinwen in a cyan cotton robe, and only felt familiar, but she didn't remember who it was.
Zhou Ziyao only saw Han Mingzhu, she was particularly envious of the tall and big-eyed woman, and was deeply impressed: "That's Han Si Niangzi, she was still talking to my mother just now, how could the eldest brother take her to see the lanterns, the eldest brother may be coming to pick us up, hey, I haven't seen enough." ”
Chen Ziying reminded in a low voice: "Behind the eldest cousin, the one in the cyan robe looks so familiar." ”
Zhou Ziyao moved to Chen Ziying's angle and saw Zhang Jin's side face: "Huh? It's Jin'er. ”
I have to say that Zhou Ziyao has a talent for recognizing people, so she actually recognized it at a glance.
Another little lady came over and said, "Who is it?" ”
Zhou Ziyao looked back and saw that it was Sun Xiuxiu, who swept her with the tail of her eyes when she first came up to the light tower.
The little girl was full of energy, her eyes rolled, and she had a plan: "It's my eldest brother!" The one in the white robe was laughing. ”
Sun Xiuxiu didn't know Zhou Ziyao's revenge, so she looked over along the way, and when she saw Zhou Ziyu, who was as warm as jade, her eyes were straight, and she couldn't help but pin the white sand on the head of the power to the brim of her hat, frowning: "Isn't that Han Si Niang?" How do you talk and laugh with men on the street? ”
Chen Ziying snickered on the side, Sun Xiuxiu was domineering, she liked to attack other little ladies the most, and she jumped into the pit dug by her cousin without knowing it, and now she was going to get into trouble.
Zhou Ziyao said as if unintentionally: "Sister Han has come to my house, and my eldest brother even praised her for playing chess." ”
Sun Xiuxiu turned her head and glared at Zhou Ziyao: "Han Siniang also played chess with your eldest brother?" ”
Zhou Ziyao blinked innocently, innocently: "Isn't it okay?" ”
Sun Xiuxiu's tone was stern: "Men and women don't kiss, don't you understand this rule?" Didn't anyone teach you? ”
The tone of reproach was a little heavier, and the shrill voice was a little louder, which alarmed the elegant ladies and gentlemen.
Mrs. Zhou usually gets along with this daughter like sisters at home, no big or small, and the mother and daughter often quarrel and have fun. Hearing Sun Xiuxiu's words, Mrs. Zhou was also a hundred unhappy in her heart, and came over to vent her anger for her daughter: "Little lady Sun, you teach my family Ziyao how to maintain the demeanor of a noble girl in public." ”
Sun Xiuxiu realized that she was out of shape, she was the mother and sister of a handsome guy, this is the object that must be pleased, how can she be so powerful with others. Sun Xiuxiu glanced at the ladies who were pretending to be deaf and dumb next to her, and apologized angrily: "Mrs. Zhou, it was my rudeness, Sanniang, I apologize to you." ”
Mrs. Zhou waved her hand generously: "Little lady Sun doesn't have to be polite. ”
Zhou Ziyao watched Sun Xiuxiu leave in a hurry with satisfaction, and wanted to beg her mother to let her follow her eldest brother to the street to see the lanterns, but when she turned her head, Zhou Ziyu and Zhang Jinwen were gone.