Chapter 7: Beauty Summer and Autumn
Xia family Sanqiu, Qin family Sanyi. refers to Xia Zhan, the secretary of the Ministry of History, who has three daughters who are like flowers and jade, and Qin Yunhou, a cabinet minister, and three beautiful and moving granddaughters. Xia Xunqiu is the daughter of Cao Xuan, the only daughter of Xia Zhan and Cao Shu, the first assistant of the cabinet, who is seventeen years old, and was born with hands like soft wattles, skin like clotted fat, collars like grubs, teeth like rhinoceros, and eyebrows. It is Xia Zhan's palm yin pearl, the second sister Xia Duqiu is also seventeen years old, and the young sister is only eight months old, born to the second lady Wei. is not much inferior to her sister, she is born like a hibiscus face, and she is amazingly beautiful. The third sister, Xia Jingqiu, is sixteen years old, and she is born small and exquisite, handsome and handsome, which makes people pity. The three daughters are beautiful, the father is in power, and the grandfather is the first assistant of the court, how can it not be tempting.
Xia Xunqiu and Lan Tingmei were walking on the side of the arena at this time, followed by the six rings of the two, and Lan Tingshu followed. If Xia Xunqiu can come to Yunyang Hou Manor, he must have Xia Zhan's acquiescence, a handsome man with a beautiful woman is excellent, and the two are quite equal.
Lan Tingshu saluted far away, "It's me who is slacking off, let Miss Xia wait for a long time!", his eyes didn't dare to look directly, and he looked like a humble gentleman.
"Lan Gongzi is polite! It's good to have Miss Lan with you!", Xia Junqiu was a little shy, and her words were unhurried.
This is not the first time that the two have spoken face-to-face, and it is still inevitable that they will be embarrassed. Speaking of which, the two can get to know each other, thanks to Lan Tingmei's connection, in the Yunyang Hou Mansion, Lan Tingmei's boudoir, spring outing in the suburbs, I can't remember how many times the two have met. Although it was the first time to go to Yunyang Hou Grassland, the two of them were still so embarrassed, Lan Tingmei couldn't help but feel anxious. After pondering in a flash, he immediately said with a smiling face: "My brother just can't speak, and he doesn't take Miss Xia to sit in the pavilion, I'm tired of standing!".
Lan Tingshu came to his senses, and was busy leading the way in front, but he didn't dare to look at Xia Xunqiu in front of him, Xia Xunqiu saw it in his eyes, and he couldn't make a noise, only to see Lan Tingshu stretch out his hand, "Miss Xia, please come with me!".
Xia Xunqiu saw that Lan Tingshu's face was covered with sweat, and he couldn't help but feel pity, and hurriedly handed over a handkerchief and said with concern: "Lan Gongzi must be in a hurry, wipe your sweat!"
Lan Tingshu turned around, and when he took the handkerchief, the two of them looked at each other, each looking sideways for the other's handsomeness and brightness, and after finding that the other party was looking at him, they both turned their backs. Lan Tingshu wiped his sweat with a handkerchief while walking in front, he admired each other, and he cared about each other, and the two couldn't help but be nervous.
When he arrived in the pavilion, Lan Tingshu was afraid that the wooden stool would not be clean, so he wiped it with his sleeve, stretched out his hand and said very gently: "Miss Xia!" You may be seated!".
Lan Tingmei saw that Xia Xunqiu was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "Brother! Your clothes can't be wiped clean, so let's use my handkerchief to pad it!", as he spoke, he took out his handkerchief and spread it on the bed, pulling Xia Xunqiu and whispering: "Sister sit!". In fact, Lan Tingmei is nineteen years old, two years older than Xia Xunqiu, but she doesn't care about it for the sake of her brother.
Xia Xunqiu couldn't excuse herself, so she had to sit down and look at Lan Tingmei very uneasy, "What about you?".
Seeing that the two of them didn't have handkerchiefs, they were in a hurry, Lan Tingmei was pale, and beckoned: "Harmonic, bring your handkerchief!"
Lan Tingshu looked at the two of them from the side, in fact, he was watching Xia Xunqiu, Xia Xunqiu's every move was full of unique charm, not only for her beauty and temperament.
Sandwiched between the two, Lan Tingmei is really unnatural, but she must not leave, otherwise the two of them will definitely avoid each other, and then all the efforts will be wasted, so she looked for words, "Brother! You are so handsome on horseback on the field! Sister Xia can see the gods!".
Xia Xunqiu felt embarrassed when she heard Lan Tingmei say this, so she patted her and lowered her head shyly. Lan Tingshu just smiled, didn't know how to answer, and saw that Xia Xunqiu was peeking at him, and immediately lowered his head.
Lan Tingmei saw all this, and said next, "Grandma's filial piety is about to pass, brother, when are you going to propose?", Lan Tingmei said this to Xia Xunqiu, Xia Xunqiu unconsciously lowered her head shyly.
Lan Tingshu replied very dryly: "I'll go after the next Yuan Festival!".
Lan Tingmei turned her head to stare at Xia Xunqiu and asked, "Sister Xia, is it okay?".
Xia Xunqiu was very embarrassed, he thought about it for a long time, and when he saw that Lan Tingmei was still staring at him, he couldn't help lowering his head again, and he couldn't help but respond, and nodded slightly with a blushing face.
Finally had a final word, Lan Tingmei smiled, "When I won the jackpot, isn't my brother more energetic?", seeing that the two of them were still silent, only talking by themselves, she asked: "You two also talk!", and kept turning his head to look at the two of them.
How could Xia Xunqiu be embarrassed to speak, or Lan Tingshu spoke first, complaining: "Miss Xia is everyone's best girl, or you would have left a long time ago, aren't you usually very good at talking?" You said! Isn't it nice for me and Miss Xia to listen!".
Xia Xunqiu listened to Lan Tingmei's push, and Lan Tingmei had no choice but to compromise, "Okay!" I said you listen!", so he asked, "Why did you quarrel with the people of the Marquis of Qingyuan?"
"You cousin Yao don't know what's wrong today! went to provoke Chen Dingxian, people have lost a lot of face, and they will start to fight when they are arguing. Fortunately, it was finally settled.".
Lan Tingmei Yin Bai Yao Can cares about something, and it's hard to say. sighed, "He's that kind of person, he does things according to his mood. That Chen Shao is not an ordinary person, how can he be so careful?".
"It's supposed to be a game of competition, but he's too serious!".
"Chen Dingxian is the same thing, he keeps staring at you!".
"Just because I'm on the list of Shulu Gongzi?".
Lan Tingmei came over in a white voice, "How can he be my brother's opponent, he doesn't have a ranking on the son's list, what is there to be arrogant?", said with a biased head, as if there was nothing.
The nine princes of the capital are ranked in terms of identity, ability and popularity, Chen Dingxian lacks these, and his family background is even more inadequate. The one on the list is not a dignitary in the capital, and it is normal to be looked down upon by Lan Tingmei. Going further, it seemed unkind, and then turned the topic to the two of them, pointed at the two of them and said with a smile: "You two are handsome men and beautiful women, I don't know how many people envy you!".
Xia Shunqiu was embarrassed to say it, and his hand kept pushing Lan Tingmei.
Lan Tingshu was happy in his heart, and said narcissistically; "The two of us are in love with each other, so people can envy it!".
Lan Tingmei deliberately teased, "It's your wishful thinking, right?" Sister Xia doesn't think so!", said to push Xia Xunqiu, and asked, "Sister Xia, right?".
Lan Tingmei targeted herself three times and twice, and Xia Xunqiu finally couldn't help but speak, "Aren't you embarrassing others?".
Lan Tingmei still didn't give up, and asked very mischievously: "Is it love at first sight and nodding?", as she spoke, she kept pushing Xia Xunqiu, Xia Xunqiu couldn't prevaricate, so she had to nod her head slightly.
Lan Tingmei was overjoyed when she saw it, and she was unforgiving, and said with great momentum: "You two have to thank me, if I am not here, neither of you can speak, let alone get along.".
Lan Tingshu was happy in his heart, and raised his voice, "Brother is grateful to you in my heart, and I will tell you that it is okay to have a good family!".
This is the last thing Lan Tingmei wants people to mention, that is, her brother, it is not easy to blame. Therefore, he didn't appreciate it, and deviated from the topic and said: "I'm greedy for money, after you two take over the Hou Mansion, just take more help from me!".
Xia Xunqiu and Lan Tingshu were both laughing, and Lan Tingshu didn't forget to squeeze her, "I satisfy you little rich slave!".
Lan Tingmei, who was in a cheerful mood, also smiled stupidly, Xia Xunqiu and Lan Tingshu had no worries, they looked at each other from time to time, and they didn't have a sense of shyness, all this Lan Tingmei saw in her eyes.
Xia Xunqiu can come to the Lanjia grassland today, and he must have received the approval of his parents, just waiting for Yunyang Hou Lanchou to agree, he will come to the door to propose, it seems that the problem is not big, and the filial piety period can be determined as soon as the marriage is over, thinking about these, the three of them do not mention how happy they are, and their expressions and words are shown.
Had lunch in the manor, the three of them returned to the city in the afternoon, at this time Lan Tingshu and Xia Xunqiu did not have the shyness that they had just met, Xia Xunqiu was in the middle, Lan Tingshu and Lan Tingmei accompanied them on both sides, the three of them went out of the manor together, Lan Tingshu personally helped Xia Xunqiu to get into the carriage, and sat in the same carriage with Lan Tingmei, Lan Tingmei looked at the two of them like a close couple, and was silently happy for the two of them in her heart. Lan Tingshu rode a horse to accompany him by the carriage. Lan Tingmei was chattering in the carriage and said endlessly, Xia Xunqiu didn't have a lot of words, so she could only answer from time to time, and sometimes she didn't know what to say, so she let Lan Tingmei talk alone. It's also beautiful in my heart, and it's good to think that I have a sister-in-law who can speak well.
Sent to the gate of Xiafu in person, Lan Tingshu wanted to help Xia Xunqiu get out of the car, but he was afraid that people would gossip when he saw it, so he asked Xia Xunqiu's personal maid to help him, and he followed behind and sent him to the front of the gate steps.
Asked softly, "Will Miss Xia go to see the bow on the Shangyuan Festival?".
"Father has been invited, I will naturally go with me and cheer for my son!", glanced at the other party as he spoke, and saw Lan Tingshu looking at him, and his heart couldn't help but throb a little.
Lan Tingshu listened to the sweetness in his heart, smiled and said, "I will come to pick you up in person then.", when he saw that he was going up the steps, he immediately reminded; "Be careful! Ahead are steps!".
Xia Xunqiu's heart was warm, he slowed down his pace and went up to the door, and looked back at Lan Tingshu, Lan Tingshu was waving to himself, although he was a little reluctant, he still entered the mansion.
Seeing that the figure was gone, Lan Tingshu was still staring, and suddenly a voice came, "What! I can't bear it now.", is Lan Tingmei's voice. Lan Tingshu suddenly spoke, "You don't understand!" You'll know later!", as soon as he finished speaking, he found that he was reckless, and he didn't want to explain, so he pulled his sister's shoulder, "Let's go back!".
Lan Tingmei wanted to reprimand her brother for a few words, but Lan Tingshu got on the horse, whipped and rode away, leaving Lan Tingmei alone, for her brother's own horse did not ride, but she ignored it and ran alone, so angry that she kept stomping her feet, and only took the carriage back to the house without doing anything.