Chapter 53: The Inner Courtyard of Xia Mansion
The first impression of Xia Mansion is that there are many servants, the mansion is luxuriously decorated, cleaned up neatly, and the people in the mansion are well-behaved and dare not make a mistake in the mansion. Yahuan, who led the way in front, walked on the side hall bypass, avoiding the compound where Xia Zhan and the ladies lived, and only saw the maidens and servants who were doing things everywhere, and did not meet the ladies and the young ladies and sons.
This path is different from the one taken on weekdays, Lan Tingmei saw that something was wrong, "I have never walked this road, can I get to Sister Xia?" ”.
"Don't worry! Recently, the lord has been watching the young lady closely, and he doesn't want to cause unnecessary trouble, this road is safe, don't be careful! The girl quickly replied.
Just like his brother being imprisoned, the summer and autumn should not be easy. Lan Tingmei didn't want to say anything, so she followed her, and Tang Tong followed Lan Tingmei silently.
With the guidance of Xia Xunqiu's personal ring, he entered the inner courtyard smoothly, which surprised Lan Tingmei, and even Tang Tong was a little puzzled, and he couldn't believe that this was true.
Even the maid in the inner courtyard was a little puzzled, but he could only look at it from a distance and dare not make a noise. When she arrived in front of Xia Xunqiu's room, the girl asked "Did Miss Lan Er go in alone?"
Lan Tingmei suddenly felt strange and at a loss, "I came alone, why does Miss Jianchun ask like this?", her eyes were a little incomprehensible, full of doubts.
It turns out that this ring is called note spring, and there are eight close-fitting rings in summer and autumn, respectively, spring, summer, autumn and winter, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum. Spring, summer, autumn and winter bamboo prefix name, in order is the note spring, seal summer, autumn, winter, orchid bamboo chrysanthemum plum heart female character next to the name in order, Lan Lan, Juan bamboo, Yan chrysanthemum, Xian Mei. Jianchun is the Yahuan trusted by Xia Shunqiu, representing the eldest lady of Xiafu, so no one dares to stop along the road. But in the boudoir in the summer and autumn, Jian Chun still didn't dare to make a mistake, if Lan Tingmei brought it, it would be another matter.
Lan Tingmei was born in the Houmen Shen Mansion, and she knew that etiquette was shameful, and she had broken the rules when she entered the inner courtyard. Then enter Xia Xunqiu's boudoir, if it is a servant, it is fine, but Tang Tong is a real official, and he brought it himself, and if it is passed out, it will ruin Xia Xunqiu's reputation. So he shouted at Tang Tong and said, "Stay at the bottom of the steps, don't move!" Otherwise, I won't be able to spare you!".
Tang Tong replied resignedly: "Yes!", handed the gift to Jian Chun, and went down to the steps very regularly, as if standing motionless in a circle on the spot.
Lan Tingmei entered the room, Xia Xunqiu greeted her, and said excitedly: "Sister Labor is here, how can I feel at ease.", her eyes revealed infinite gratitude, just like a long-lost relative.
Lan Tingmei replied enthusiastically, "Sister is too out-of-sight, I just miss you.".
Xia Xunqiu was very hearty when she heard this, and stepped forward to take Lan Tingmei's hand, "Come and sit here!".
Lan Tingmei was gentle and humble, "Sit together!", and the two sat next to each other like glue.
The two stared at each other, not knowing how to speak, and in the end, it was Lan Tingmei who spoke first, "Sister knows the situation, right?" My brother is still the elder sister of the twilight, but Yu Wangfu also came to the door to propose, and my father hesitated, and now I don't know what the result will be.".
Xia Xunqiu heard that Lan Tingshu had changed his mind, and his heart was a little calmer, but he was still worried, and there was still no smile on his face. Seeing this, Lan Tingmei cheered her up, "Don't worry too much, my brother is fighting and will never agree to a family affair with Yu Wangfu.".
Xia Xunqiu couldn't help but nodded, still very worried, "I really don't have confidence, I hope God can do what people want.".
Whoever is at this juncture is hanging in his heart, Lan Tingmei is very considerate and cheers up the other party, "And me!" I will let you know as soon as there is any change.".
Xia Xunqiu was moved by Lan Tingmei's sincerity, and couldn't help but grab Lan Tingmei's hand, revealing a sincere gaze, "Thank you!" There you are! I'm not afraid.".
Lan Tingmei also grabbed her hand after hearing this, "It should be, don't say it!".
At this time, it was extremely noisy outside, and the two of them were suddenly a little dazed, and they couldn't help but look out. After a while, Jian Chun came to report, "Steward Zhen came to arrest Miss Lan's entourage and began to move.".
Xia Xunqiu didn't know what to do, and Lan Tingmei couldn't help but be a little nervous. Hurriedly ran out, and Xia Shunqiu followed out slowly.
There was already a commotion outside, and I saw Tang Tong dodging, knocking down the people who came to arrest him from time to time, and the seven or eight people who surrounded him couldn't subdue him for a while.
Although Lan Tingmei didn't deal with Tang Tong, she didn't allow outsiders to bully him, after all, she was the one she brought in. shouted loudly: "It's all for me to stop!" Otherwise, my whip will be you're welcome!".
As he spoke, he drew his leather whip and whipped it on the ground, with an arrogant spirit. He also calmed down the people present for a while, for fear that he would be whipped.
Butler Zhen of Xia Mansion is a person who has seen the scene of the big place, and he quickly came to his senses. stepped forward to salute, "I've seen Miss Lan, outsiders are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard, if you let him leave now, for Miss Lan's sake, I won't care anymore.".
How could Lan Tingmei give in lightly, and stepped forward to question, "It's just my entourage, where are outsiders?".
Steward Zhen is not good at stubble, and responded seriously, "I don't need to say much about who he is, how did he become your entourage.".
Lan Tingmei asked without thinking, "Who is he?".
Steward Zhen snorted, and his voice was loud, "The person with the scar on his face, you don't need to ask to know who it is, isn't it Tang Qian, the general Tang who beat the little marquis to the ground!".
Many people around were not surprised, it seemed that they had long known who this person was, and they didn't know who Tang Tong was.
Lan Tingmei, who had lost face, still scolded unforgivingly, "No matter who he is, he is now my entourage, and I will decide what to do with it.".
This is completely unreasonable and arrogant, Steward Zhen knew that Lan Tingmei could not be offended lightly, so he had to ask Xia Xunqiu for advice. Bow and salute, "Miss! What do you think should be done?".
Xia Xunqiu looked at Lan Tingmei, but saw that she didn't think so, with an expression of vowing not to give up. Xia Shunqiu didn't think about it for a while, and looked back at the spring. After more than ten years of getting along day and night, with a look from the young lady, Jian Chun will know what she means.
Jian Chun walked out and instructed the housekeeper: "Since the person has come in, don't hold anyone responsible, let the person go outside first, and then send it out with Miss Lan.".
This is the most appropriate way to deal with it, people stay in the outer courtyard, that is, the treatment of guests, everything is solved. Seeing that Xia Xunqiu didn't squeak, the housekeeper reached out very politely and said, "Lord Tang!" Please!", Tang Tong looked at Lan Tingmei, and when he saw that there was no abnormal movement, he left in an orderly manner without a trace of delay.
Out of the outer courtyard, Steward Zhen asked the two servants to guard the gate of the courtyard to prevent Tang Tong from approaching. Waiting is also boring, Tang Tong sat on a stone pier nearby, which was quiet.
Not wanting Jian Chun to follow, he approached him and asked with a smile, "Why did Lord Tang make Miss Lan an entourage?" ”.
"Thank you, Miss Jianchun! Otherwise, I won't be able to enter the inner courtyard, and Miss Jianchun should know about it.", Tang Tong said as he stood up.
"Nonsense! How would I know? ”.
Tang Tong approached Jian Chun first and looked at her in a daze. What a beauty, beautiful face, charming figure, attractive temperament, unique girlish charm, no wonder even Qiao Erlang is worried. I saw that the waiter was beautiful before, but I didn't expect Jian Chun to be slightly better, and there was a special flavor, Tang Tong couldn't say it for a while.
"Knowing that Miss Lan is a springboard, she deliberately let me in, doesn't the girl just want to see my talent and wit?" , Tang Tong stared at Jian Chun, some eyes fluttered, and he couldn't help rubbing his hands.
Jian Chun smiled after hearing this, and his smile was so natural, "This is all for you to see!" Didn't you have any bad intentions for our lady? ”.
Tang Tong hurriedly shook his head, "Little Hou Ye and Miss Xia can't break up, and they can only pass by. It's the girl who is quite in tune with me, and that's my bad thoughts.".
"Who still says that mountains and rivers always meet, and the coming day can be expected! Still teasing others here.".
Tang Tong was dumbfounded at this time, how could Jian Chun know, it seems that she is not an ordinary person. Before he could think of how to reply, he heard Jian Chun saying: "As Lord Tang expected, the always arrogant Huqin and the oppressive servant did not pass on the original words to Miss Qin, otherwise Lord Tang would have a big head.".
Tang Tong shook his head very confidently, "No! Miss Qin, like Miss Jianchun, likes people who are proud of their talents, she will only look at the following how to do it, and then make judgments."..
Jian Chun's heart was suddenly shocked, this was the same as what he thought, but he also admired Tang Tong's comments to the heart, but his mouth was unforgiving, "I really think that I can pinch and calculate, Qin Xinyi will give you a good face?" ”.
After saying that, he sneered, and turned around very elegantly, it seems that Jian Chun's purpose has been achieved, and he doesn't want to have too much trouble with Tang Tong. Suddenly turned around and shook his head, "Let's think about how to pass this level in front of you!" Twilight laughed heartily, turned around and went straight back to the inner courtyard.