Early the next morning.

Xi Dazhuang appeared at the door of the government on time with Chixi.

Mrs. Chen walked out of the mansion with Chen Wanqing smiling, and greeted Chixi with a smile as soon as she saw it: "Mrs. Xi, we are going to the state capital, the road is very long, and it will take about two and a half hours to arrive." Sooner rather than later, do you stand it now? ”

The road to the state capital was uneven, and even the carriage ride was very bumpy.

Chixi and Xi Dazhuang came from Dahe Village early in the morning, but they were afraid that they would be tired.

But Chixi has been nourished by the spiritual spring during this time, and his body has been much healthier, although his waist and legs are a little sore, but he is not too tired, so he nodded with a smile and said: "I'm fine, since I have to hurry, then let's go!" ”

Mrs. Chen smiled, asked the maid beside her to hand Chixi two boxes of pastries and a pot of water, and raised her eyebrows: "These snacks and tea Mrs. Xi took the belly pad, and when we arrived at the state capital, it was already afternoon." ”

Lunch can only be served in the carriage.

Chixi got up in the morning and spread out a few bacon cakes, which tasted good, but the thing was very hard when it was cold, and even if it was roasted over the fire, the taste was not as good as when it was just out of the pot.

However, Mrs. Chen thought thoughtfully and brought the pastries directly.

She didn't shirk it, and took it with a smile: "Thank you, Mrs. Chen." ”

Mrs. Chen smiled and took Chen Wanqing into the carriage, and Chi Xi and Xi Dazhuang also got into their own carriage, followed by Mrs. Chen's mother and daughter's carriage, and headed towards the state capital together.

"Big Brother ......"

Sitting in the carriage, Chi Xi couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "When you had an accident, it was because you went to see Lord Taishou, is it really okay to go to the state capital this time?" ”

Although Chixi wants to make money, he doesn't want his family to be embarrassed or in danger.

Xi Dazhuang was not fast to catch the carriage, he turned his head to look at Chixi who was sticking his head out of the carriage when he heard the sound, raised his hand and pushed her head, and said with a smile: "No problem, Lord Taishou is very kind, my injury has nothing to do with him." You haven't been to the state capital, which is more prosperous than the county town, and there is an endless stream of businessmen coming and going, if you are lucky, you can still meet a juggler troupe from the Western Regions, you can watch them dance and play acrobatics, we can't come back today, if you are interested, my husband will take you to have a good walk. ”

In Chixi's limited memory, not to mention the state capital, she hasn't even been to the county seat a few times.

was instantly aroused, and she raised her eyebrows happily: "That feeling is good." ”

When the carriage stopped in front of the wide courtyard, it was already the beginning of the Shen period.

Chixi looked up and saw that the vermilion plaque had two big characters written on it.

Mrs. Chan was courteous, and they were soon invited in.

Mrs. Chen turned her head to look at Xi Dazhuang, who was silently following behind Chi Xi, pulled the corners of her mouth and smiled, and said gently: "Master Xi, it is Mrs. Song who we are going to meet today, it is not in accordance with the rules for you to go together, so we can't go back to the county seat tonight, why don't you go to the inn to stay first, and then come to pick up Mrs. Xi when you are done?" ”

After Mrs. Chen's reminder, Chi Xi realized that it was indeed rude for Xi Dazhuang to follow her to meet a woman, and immediately turned his head to look over, but before she could speak, Xi Dazhuang nodded lightly: "Okay, then I'll come back later." ”

He looked at the pond stream and whispered, "In an hour, my husband will come to pick you up." ”

Chi Xi saw the worry in Xi Dazhuang's eyes, raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Okay, I'll finish it as soon as possible, and we'll see you at the door then." ”

"Hmm."

Xi Dazhuang wanted to say something more to Chi Xi, but because of the presence of outsiders, he could only swallow what he wanted to say back into his stomach, pursed his lips, and whispered a few words before turning around and leaving.

Mrs. Chen took Chi Xi and walked through the corridor behind the maid of the Song Mansion, and joked with a smile: "Mrs. Xi, Master Xi really cares about you, but he came into the mansion with me to meet the nobles, so he is so uneasy, people who don't know still think that you are going to the execution ground!" ”

Chi Xi pondered the meaning of Mrs. Chen's words, lowered her head shyly and smiled: "Let Mrs. Chen see and smile, I am a peasant woman, I have never seen anything in the world, and now I am nervous when I meet the nobleman, and the husband is worried that I will bump into the nobleman by not being polite, so I told him again and again." ”

Mrs. Chen glanced sideways at Chi Xi and saw that her little face was red, and her little hands were clutching her sleeves, as if she was very nervous.

Her eyes flashed, and she smiled and relieved: "Mrs. Song is kind and kind, she won't embarrass you, you can relax." ”

"I ...... I know. ”

Chi Kei smiled shyly.

The Song Mansion is huge.

Even walking from the gate of the mansion to the courtyard where Mrs. Song lived had to pass through two corridors and bypass a river in the house.

As far as the eye can see, the pavilions and pavilions, carved beams and paintings, exquisite and elegant, simple and rich.

At first glance, people can feel that the owner of this house is an elegant and wealthy person.

Mrs. Song looked to be less than forty years old, but her face was unnaturally pale, her brows were furrowed, and she seemed to have something to worry about, but as soon as she saw Mrs. Chen, she smiled softly: "Huizhi, you are here, you haven't had lunch yet, right?" I have called for a table, so come and eat." ”

Mrs. Chen's best friend is named Fang Huizhi.

"Thank you, Mrs. Song."

Fang Huizhi took Chen Wanqing and Chixi to salute Mrs. Song, and then greeted them with a smile: "Mrs. Song, look at your complexion is much better today, but your body is better?" ”

Mrs. Song was injured in her early years, and later gave birth to two sons and a daughter, and the injury was fundamental, and now she has to lie down for ten days and half a month if there is a wind and grass.

Even though she is the head of the Song Mansion, she is still weak and thin, and she is sick and wilted all the year round.

She raised her hand and pinched the corner of her forehead, sighed lightly and said, "It's better, but it's not all good, but I heard that you know a wonderful person, even if you are sick, you want to see it." ”

Mrs. Song raised her eyes to look at Chi Xi, who was standing gently and gently, her pupils dilated instantly, and she murmured in shock: "Ah...... Sister? ”

Hearing this, Chi Xi blinked his eyes with some confusion, and then curtsied and saluted in the manner of Mrs. Song: "Chi Xi has seen Mrs. Song. ”

"Pond Creek...... Your name is Pond Creek? ”

Mrs. Song seemed to have come back to her senses, staring at Chixi's face that resembled her sister, her mood was very complicated and delicate, and then her eyes flashed, and she asked quietly, "Who else is in your family?" ”

Chixi was confused, and felt that Mrs. Song looked at her very strangely, but she still replied truthfully: "I have already been married, and there are only three people in the family: me, my father-in-law and my mother-in-law. ”

"What about your mother's family?"

Mrs. Song took a deep breath and asked.

Chi Xi felt even more strange, and after a moment of silence, he said lightly: "My mother died before I was three years old, my father married my stepmother, and one of my sisters has not yet married, and my younger brother has not yet married a wife. ”

The complexity in Mrs. Song's eyes slowly receded, and the hand clenched in her sleeve slowly relaxed, she looked at Chi Xi Yingying and smiled: "I just saw that you were a little similar to my deceased sister, and asked a few more words in a hurry, which made you smile." ”

Chi Xi always felt that things were not so simple.

But she has not forgotten the purpose of her visit today.

Immediately shook his head and said softly: "I am a peasant woman in the countryside, how can I be like Mrs. Song's sister?" Mrs. Song must have thought of Sister Si and misjudged me! However, I see that Mrs. Song is pale and weak, I don't know if she has a weak disease? I used to be weak and emaciated, but after I got a side, I recovered my health after eating it for less than half a year. Chixi had the courage to dedicate the recipe to Mrs. Song today, wishing Mrs. Song a speedy recovery and a long life. ”