Shen Xingwan didn't show surprise or smugness on his face, and followed Bai He to the backyard with a smile.

"Old lady, Miss Xingwan is here!"

The big girl beside the old lady said sharply, the old lady raised her eyes and looked over, the delicate and aura of the little girl was walking lightly, and the demeanor of the walk was from a famous family.

"I've seen the old lady." Shen Xingwan walked over and saluted.

"Get up, you're welcome."

The big girl beside the old lady hurriedly helped her up, "Miss Xingwan is sitting here." ”

Shen Xingwan sat down and then looked up, the old lady was wearing a dark purple red and white pattern dress, her hair was neatly tied with white silk, and her headdress was low-key and noble.

Old Madam Shen is only in her fifties, and her mental state and skin condition look quite young.

Only the white silk was particularly conspicuous, and the rumor quickly flashed in Shen Xingwan's mind.

It is said that the old lady's only son, the famous Jiangnan Zhuangyuanlang, as the former prince's companion, died in that accident with the prince.

The old lady, as a mother and aunt, turned white overnight.

"Is she a beautiful little girl, is it still a habit of living in Gangneung?" The old lady spoke gently.

"Gangneung is very good, it is a place of outstanding people." Shen Xingwan said with crooked eyebrows, looking very sincere.

Shen Xingwan took a look, and the stove next to him was steaming, and it looked like it was going to make tea.

"Is it to make tea? Old lady, try my handiwork. ”

The old lady glanced at her with some surprise, "Good at tea art?" ”

"Understand."

Shen Xingwan walked over with low eyebrows, and began to skillfully brew tea and make tea, a set of actions that were very pleasing to the eye.

For a while, no one in the pavilion spoke.

This is the effect that Shen Xing wants to be late, do more and talk less, in front of a person like the old lady, she will say more and make more mistakes.

Half an hour later, Shen Xingwan personally handed the old lady a cup of tea, "Please taste it." ”

The old lady took it, gently untied the tea lid, and a smell of tea suddenly filled the entire courtyard.

The old lady lowered her head and took a sip, fragrant but not astringent, and there was a faint fragrance between her mouths, which made people have an endless aftertaste.

"Good soaking." The old lady smiled and complimented.

Shen Xingwan smiled sweetly, "I also think I'm good at soaking, this is my only skill." ”

It's playful and honest.

After drinking half a cup of tea, the old lady suddenly asked, "Do you know how to play chess?" ”

Shen Xingwan hesitated, "I will go down." ”

"Come with me for the next game." The old lady said lightly.

The maid next to her quickly cleaned the table and put it on the chessboard.

"Do you want white or black seeds?" The old lady asked.

Shen Xingwan was also not polite, "Then the junior has the courage to hold the sunspot." ”

Shen Xingwan said and picked up a black chess piece, which was slightly cool and smooth in his hand, and it looked black and clear, and it was a good thing at first glance.

The two of them got up quietly, and the maids and mothers waiting around didn't dare to make a sound, and even their breathing became lighter.

Little by little, the sunlight shifts and falls.

When the sun set over the courtyard, the game finally ended.

There were a total of three games, and Shen Xingwan won one and lost two.

The old lady put down the flag, took the handkerchief handed by Bai He and wiped her hands, "Happy!" His chess skills are good, and he deserves to be the most prestigious student of Shengshi Academy in the past two years. ”

Shen Xingwan said modestly, "The old lady praised it falsely. ”

"You're tired, too, playing chess and making tea. I won't leave you to eat, go back and rest early. ”

Shen Xingwan waited for the rescue to say this, and after the neat luggage, he left with Qinghong.

"She's not nostalgic." Mama Zhang said in a low voice.

The other ladies, who did not wish to stay a little longer with the old lady.

Only this one doesn't talk much from beginning to end, and he doesn't say anything obedient and coaxing.

The old lady saw it thoroughly, "It's not that everyone wants to post it." ”

At least this one clearly doesn't want to, but it's kind of interesting.

Mama Zhang helped the old lady walk slowly back to the living room.

Bai He went to pass dinner, and Mama Zhang poured a cup of tea for the old lady and accompanied her to say some thoughtful words.

Mama Zhang has also read countless people, and she has also seen the old lady and princess and concubine back then, and her eyes are vicious.

At first glance, this little girl looks sweet and smart. In fact, the etiquette is not lost to the ladies of Kyoto at all. ”

"It's true that she didn't like a girl who grew up in the countryside, she was only seven or eight years old when she left the Hou Mansion, right?"

Mama Zhang sighed as she spoke, once she fell from a famous girl to the countryside, she didn't grow crooked at all.

The old lady leaned on the chair and said, "Watching chess knows who he is, this kid's heart is not as sweet as his appearance at all, and he has ideas for tenacity." ”

Mama Zhang looked at the old lady's expression and said tentatively, "Then should we choose her?" ”

After all, the more humble her family is, the less trouble she has, and the less things involved, which is also a good choice!

"Let's take a look." The old lady said tiredly, "She is a good candidate, it doesn't mean that she is an obedient banner." ”

She never underestimated anyone, especially this young and beautiful girl with her own ideas.

If you don't use it well, it will be counterproductive.

Shen Xingwan didn't want to see too much, so he sat with his back straight for an afternoon, and his back was already sore.

As soon as I returned to the yard, I was planted on a chair covered with thick felt, and I sat very unsightly.

Qinghong glanced at it, and didn't say much, but asked, "Miss, I'll go order dinner." ”

"For dinner today, I want to have something refreshing."

Banxia immediately stuffed a piece of silver for Qinghong, and Qinghong turned around and took the little maid to the kitchen to order food.

Banxia walked behind Shen Xingwan, "Miss, I'll pinch your shoulder." ”

Shen Xingwan waved his hand, "It's okay, I'll just sit for a while." ”

Shen Tang stepped in with a slightly cool breath, and said with concern, "How do you feel when you see the old lady?" ”

Shen Xingwan carefully observed Shen Tang's expression, trying to see some of his inner thoughts.

Leaning on the chair, he smiled and said, "The old lady is very gentle, and she is very interesting to talk about. ”

Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief obviously, "That's good." ”

"Dad, when are we going back to Gangneung?" Shen Xingwan asked expectantly.

Shen Tang paused, "Yangzhou is not good, I thought you would like it, it is much more lively and prosperous here." ”

"I miss my brother and mother." Shen Xingwan came casually.

Shen Tang stretched out his hand and touched her head, "We'll leave when the flower viewing banquet is over, don't worry." ”

"I really miss my mother's cooking." Shen Xingwan sighed at a large table of exquisite dishes.

Shen Tang lowered his head to eat the vegetables, did not answer, and did not raise his head.

If he looked up, he would definitely find that Shen Xingwan was looking at him at this moment, without a trace of warmth.