Chapter 263: A Little Reluctant?
On the second day, Zhao Furong was called by Mrs. Zhao.
"Didn't you talk about going to see your Aunt Mao yesterday? I'll go with you later. ”
Zhao Furong was stunned and said, "Eniang, you didn't agree yesterday." ”
"That's because the prefect invited Mingxuan to a banquet yesterday." Mrs. Zhao said calmly.
"Oh." Zhao Furong responded, but she was puzzled in her heart. The prefect invited Mao Mingxuan, not Mrs. Mao, does this have anything to do with her past visits?
But this will make her mother obviously not want to explain. And Zhao Furong thought that E-Niang nodded and agreed to this matter anyway, so she didn't investigate the reason.
The mother and daughter dressed up and went to the garrison together.
Mao Mingxuan didn't go out today, and was talking with Chen in the main courtyard. Hearing that the mother and daughter of the Zhao family were coming, they couldn't help but be stunned. Chen laughed and said to the little guy who reported, "Please come in." ”
"It's been a long time since you've seen Fleur, so it's just an opportunity." Chen said to Mao Mingxuan again.
Mao Mingxuan rarely blushed. Thinking that his mother wanted Zhao Furong to be his daughter-in-law, he felt embarrassed to meet.
"What's there to be shy about, it's not like you haven't played together when Tongtong was here before." Chen quipped.
Mao Mingxuan smiled and didn't speak. Can that be the same? It will be when the sister will watch it, but this will be when the daughter-in-law will watch it, and the feeling will be different!
While speaking, the mother and daughter of the Zhao family came in. The two of them were stunned when they saw Mao Mingxuan, and they didn't expect that they would be able to meet.
"I've seen Mrs. Zhao." Mao Mingxuan saluted first.
"I've seen Aunt Mao, Brother Mao." Zhao Furong was also busy.
"I haven't seen Mingxuan for almost a year, and I'm getting more and more Yushu Lingfeng." Mrs. Zhao praised.
"Madame's got the prize." Mao Mingxuan said modestly.
Chen hurriedly beckoned the two to sit down, and said with a smile: "You can't praise him more!" Now that everyone has seen him, there is no one who can't say anything bad, if he goes on like this, he will be so boasted that he can't find the north! ”
"Ming Xuan is not that kind of character." Mrs. Zhao smiled: "Don't talk nonsense. I think Mingxuan is quite calm. ”
"Mingxuan, I haven't told you yet, in the past few months of your absence, Furong has often come to talk to me, which is really as caring as a daughter. This kid is affectionate, knowing that Tongtong and you are not at home, I am afraid that I will be bored alone. ”
As soon as Chen said this, Zhao Furong's face turned red, and she lowered her head and looked at the handkerchief in her hand without making a sound.
Mrs. Zhao said with a smile: "This kid said that Tongtong explained when she left, let her accompany you more for Tongtong." You also know that she played the best with Tongtong when she was a child, and her promise to Tongtong was absolutely kept. ”
"Yes, it's a pity that Tongtong married far away, otherwise the sisters could still move around often." Chen also sighed with emotion.
"Eniang, I remembered one thing, Tongtong asked me to bring a gift to Miss Zhao." Mao Mingxuan suddenly spoke.
He was so bent on going home that when he came back, it was a party and a feast, and he really forgot about it.
"Brother Mao went to the capital to see Tongtong this time?" Zhao Furong's eyes lit up.
"Hmm. Tongtong has another letter for you. Mao Mingxuan said.
Zhao Furong was even happier when she heard this, and her eyes were bent with a smile.
Mao Mingxuan was stunned, and hurriedly looked away, and said, "Miss Zhao, wait a minute, I'll go get it." ”
"Thank you, Brother Mao." Zhao Furong said with a smile.
"These two kids have a really good relationship. It's rare for Tongtong to be so far away and still think about giving a gift to Fleur. Mrs. Zhao said.
"It was also Lord Belle who gave the opportunity for Mingxuan and Tongtong to meet, otherwise, these things would not have been brought." Chan said.
"That means Tongtong is favored!" Mrs. Zhao smiled: "She's doing well, can't you rest assured?" ”
"Yes! It was so far away that I couldn't see each other, and I could only pray in my heart that she would be better. Now that Lord Belle is good to her, it can be regarded as a little more reassuring. Chan laughed too.
After a while, Mao Mingxuan brought Mao Tongtong's letter and gifts to Zhao Furong.
"Tongtong said that you like begonia flowers the most. She hasn't worn this begonia hairpin since she got it, and she has kept it for you. Mao Mingxuan handed a wooden box with exquisite workmanship to Zhao Furong, and put the letter in his hand on the wooden box, "This is a letter." ”
Zhao Furong did not open the wooden box, but couldn't wait to open the letter that Mao Tongtong wrote to her first.
A thick bundle of letterhead, Zhao Furong cried before she saw half of it.
"What did Tongtong write in the letter?" Mao Mingxuan couldn't help but be curious. Could it be that there are some grievances and inconvenience to talk to them, and they all said that they listened to Zhao Furong?
"I'm sorry, Brother Mao, this is a whisper that Tongtong said to me, I can't let you know." Zhao Furong quickly folded the letter and said, "It's been more than two years since there was news of Tongtong, and I'm a little too excited." As she spoke, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled again: "Didn't Brother Mao see Tongtong in person?" Can you tell me that she's getting taller again? Did you gain weight or fat? ”
Seeing that she diverted the topic, Mao Mingxuan didn't ask, and talked about the last time he saw Mao Tongtong.
"The sun is very good outside today, you young people go to the garden to enjoy the flowers and chat, we have something to say alone." Chan said. This is to create a chance for the two of them to be alone.
Mao Mingxuan wanted to say that it was not in accordance with the rules, but he was glared at by Chen, and thought that he was still following Xiaohuzi by his side, and Zhao Furong also brought a maid, so he nodded in response.
Zhao Furong subconsciously looked at Mrs. Zhao, her face was slightly red.
"Go ahead, your Aunt Chen is right. You young people talk about your going, and we talk about talking. Mrs. Zhao said with a smile.
Zhao Furong followed Mao Mingxuan to the garden.
Speaking of which, this is the first time Zhao Furong has been alone with Mao Mingxuan. used to have Mao Tongtong by his side.
Mao Mingxuan looked at Zhao Furong with her head down and shy all the way, and she was also a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, with the common topic of Mao Tongtong, the two of them will not be too embarrassed.
On this day, the Chen family also left the mother and daughter of the Zhao family for lunch, which can be described as a very happy conversation.
Two days later, the prefect's wife really didn't let the matchmaker come to the door again, and Chen was completely relieved. called Mao Mingxuan to his room and gave an ultimatum.
"How's the family thinking? Which girl do you like? Chen said bluntly: "I also gave you a few days to think about it." If it drags on for a long time, it's too late to do family affairs before you take office. If it doesn't work, you will give me a quasi-word! ”
Mao Mingxuan didn't shirk these anymore, nor did he hesitate anymore, and said directly: "Eniang, just Zhao Furong." ”
Chen frowned slightly, and said, "Listening to your tone, it seems a little reluctant!" ”
"That's not it." Mao Mingxuan hurriedly said: "Eniang, although I am familiar with Furong, most of it is because of Tongtong's relationship. Compared to other people, I feel more relaxed with her. That's why I chose her. ”