The rain poured down overnight and stopped at dawn.

The sky was blue, cool and pleasant, Tan Zhaozhao was so comfortable that he tilted his head and stretched out his long waist under the eaves of the porch.

Zhang Jiuling walked out of the house, stepped forward and stood behind her, wrapped his arms around her waist, leaned over and rested his head on her shoulder, and whispered to Zhaozhao.

Tan Zhaozhao was afraid of itching, his face was rubbed again, and he hurriedly smiled and dodged away, shouting: "Beware of the fat powder." ”

Since yesterday, Zhang Jiuling has changed her appearance, silently following her, almost not leaving.

Zhang Jiuling was dissatisfied, hugged her hard, and let go of her: "I told Aya A-Niang that the box was handed over to Qianshan, and we set off and took a carriage into the city." ”

Tan Zhaozhao actually wanted to ride into the city, but she hesitated and said, "I'll go change your clothes, can I go on horseback?" ”

Zhang Jiuling looked at Tan Zhaozhao's figure, a smile appeared in his eyes, and he said seriously: "Zhaozhao really wants to wear my clothes?" ”

Being ridiculed for his height, Tan Zhaozhao was so angry that he thought that the road would be slippery in the rain and that he would be splashed with mud when riding a horse, so he had to give up.

When she arrived at the gate, Mrs. Zhang ran in front with her skirt and shouted for her brother and sister-in-law.

Mrs. Zhang ran to the side of the carriage and said with a blank eye: "Big brother and sister-in-law, are you going to enter the city?" I want to go too, can you take me with you? ”

Zhang Jiuling frowned slightly, today she is going to the silver building to see if there is a suitable makeup for her, and she has to go to the yamen to register the dowry book for Tan Zhaozhao.

If Mrs. Zhang went with her, it would not be very convenient, Zhang Jiuling politely refused: "I'll take you next time." ”

Mrs. Zhang pouted and said pitifully, "When is the next time?" The eldest brother will go to Chang'an in dozens of days, and he usually doesn't see anyone. ”

This time I said goodbye, the mountains are high and the road is far away, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to meet again in this life. Tan Zhaozhao's heart softened, and he secretly thought that it would be good for Mrs. Zhang to go, if there was a fancy head, he would buy it and give it to her.

Tan Zhaozhao gently pulled down Zhang Jiuling's robe and said, "Let the eldest lady go with you, Dalang will go to the yamen to be busy, Meidou will stay at home, and I happen to have a companion to go to the shop together." ”

Zhang Jiuling thought for a while, understood what Tan Zhaozhao meant, glanced at her with a smile, and said to Mrs. Zhang: "You go and talk to A-Niang." ”

Mrs. Zhang was overjoyed, carrying her shirt and skirt, and quickly ran towards Lu's courtyard.

Zhang Jiuling asked Qianshan to go and prepare another car, Tan Zhaozhao said: "Just let the eldest lady be in the same car with us, wouldn't it be troublesome to prepare another car." ”

Qianshan waited there, and Zhang Jiuling insisted: "Go ahead." ”

Qian Shan should leave at this time, Tan Zhaozhao saw Zhang Jiuling's back turned around and was silent, he looked over, and saw his cold face, he couldn't help but be stunned, and asked, "Da Lang is angry?" ”

Zhang Jiuling snorted, "I'm angry." After speaking, he was particularly puzzled, and said coldly: "Zhaozhao doesn't want to be with me?" ”

Tan Zhaozhao was amused, and hurriedly said: "No, no, how could Da Lang think like this?" ”

Zhang Jiuling said: "This is the first time we have entered the city together. ”

Tan Zhaozhao said idly: "Who told Da Lang to leave me at home when he went out before?" ”

Zhang Jiuling was stunned, his face softened, and he said apologetically: "Zhaozhao, I'm sorry." I just want to be with the two of you, to be able to talk, and to take a break. ”

Tan Zhaozhao subconsciously looked at Zhang Jiuling's eyes, although the double eyelids of Danfeng's eyes were not so obvious, the bottom of his eyes was faintly blue, thinking that he didn't rest last night.

Thinking that he was not honest when he slept at night, Tan Zhaozhao said: "Let's rest in separate rooms, lest Da Lang always sleep unsteadily." ”

During this time, Zhang Jiuling has become accustomed to Tan Zhaozhao's legs resting on his body from time to time when he is sleeping. On the contrary, after she moved away, he would take the initiative to move over.

Zhang Jiuling had a rare insomnia last night, she was in his arms, but he felt that she was far away, for fear that as soon as he closed his eyes, she would disappear.

Zhang Jiuling's expression was not very happy again, and he said toughly: "No difference." ”

Tan Zhaozhao hurriedly said: "Okay, good, no division." Really, fiercely. ”

Zhang Jiuling stretched his face to take her hand and gently helped her, "Get in the car." ”

The eyebrows and eyes were cold, the words were hard, but the movements in his hands were gentle, Tan Zhaozhao pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Wait a little longer, the eldest lady." ”

As soon as the words fell, Mrs. Zhang ran over, Tan Zhaozhao followed the sound, and Qi Yifen followed behind her.

Mrs. Zhang gasped and said excitedly: "I told A-Niang, A-Niang said, let Qi Niang accompany me." ”

Qi Yifen saw the salute, her eyes swept over Zhang Jiuling, who looked cold, and said nervously: "Did you disturb your cousin and sister-in-law?" ”

It doesn't hurt to have one more person, Tan Zhaozhao smiled at Qi Yifen who was salute, and said, "It's okay, let's go." ”

Qi Yifen was still nervous, and went to see Zhang Jiuling again.

Zhang Jiuling had already turned around and instructed Qianshan and the servant who was driving the car: "Be careful on the road." ”

Qi Yifen stared at Zhang Jiuling's back, and Mrs. Zhang, who was forced to wait, pulled into the car.

The two got into the carriage, Tan Zhaozhao sat against the wall of the car, Zhang Jiuling didn't say a word, and sat close to her.

Tan Zhaozhao snickered, took the initiative to hold his hand, and said, "Da Lang didn't sleep well last night, so let's rest for a while." ”

The corners of Zhang Jiuling's mouth rose, his palm flipped over, clasped her ten fingers, leaned his head over, and closed his eyes.

The thousand mountain carts were slow and swaying. After a while, Tan Zhaozhao heard his gentle breathing and sank into sleep.

Tan Zhaozhao let go of his hands and feet, opened the window a crack, and looked at the scenery outside the window. Along the way, except for the occasional passing village, it is sparsely populated.

When he arrived in Shaozhou City, Zhang Jiuling woke up, kissed Tan Zhaozhao's cheek, and regained his spirits.

His movements were too fast, and Tan Zhaozhao didn't have time to protest, so he could only follow him.

The city of Shaozhou is built high, but the city is not big, except for the style of the Yamen, the shops and houses are ordinary and ordinary, and you can see the barrenness of Shaozhou at a glance.

Tan Zhaozhao said in his heart, no wonder the Zhang family can occupy half of the Qujiang River.

The carriage stopped in front of a silver building, and Mrs. Zhang and Qi Yifen got off the car back and forth.

Zhang Jiuling said: "You go to the shop first, I'll go to the yamen, and I'll look for you later." ”

Mrs. Zhang pulled Qi Yifen and rushed in, Tan Zhaozhao hurriedly said goodbye to Zhang Jiuling and walked in.

The guy stepped forward to greet her warmly, Mrs. Zhang looked energetic, and Qi Yifen followed behind her and helped her choose together.

Mrs. Zhang took a fancy to a golden hairpin, pinched the money bag, and reluctantly put it down: "It's too expensive." ”

The golden hairpin workmanship is average, but the style is quite passable, the butterfly tentacles are wrapped with silver and gold wires, and the eyes are embedded with two very small rubies, which looks a little smarter.

Tan Zhaozhao looked at all the head and face jewelry in the shop, and the fineness of the gold and silver was about □□ new, and it should have been put away for a long time.

The golden hairpin that Mrs. Zhang likes can be regarded as the one that stands out in the shop, so Tan Zhaozhao took out the money bag: "If the lady likes it, buy it." ”

Mrs. Zhang was instantly overjoyed and said, "Really? ”

Tan Zhaozhao nodded with a smile, and Mrs. Zhang said happily: "Sister-in-law is so good!" ”

Qi Yifen said enviously: "It's good to have a brother and sister-in-law." My cousin was also kind to my cousin-in-law, and I took the money and gave it to my cousin-in-law to spend as much as she wanted. ”

Tan Zhaozhao raised his money bag and said, "This is my dowry." ”

Qi Yifen froze, a trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes, and said: "My cousin-in-law's family is rich, and I feel sorry for my cousin-in-law, so I can buy a rich dowry for my cousin-in-law." I married my cousin again, and I will enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future, and my cousin's life is really good! ”

Tan Zhaozhao sighed secretly and said with a smile: "Qi Niang has something to like, no need to be polite, I bought it for you together." ”

Qi Yifen bit her lip and hurriedly said, "My cousin-in-law bought it for the eldest lady, these are too expensive, and I don't dare to bother my cousin-in-law to break the bank." ”

Since Qi Yifen didn't want it, Tan Zhaozhao was not reluctant. When the time comes, she will add makeup, and give her silk and money directly.

Tan Zhaozhao paid the money, and Mrs. Zhang took the golden hairpin and went to the bronze mirror on the side to try it on.

Qi Yifen glanced at Mrs. Zhang, pulled the placket of her hand and loosened it, plucked up her courage and said, "My cousin-in-law wants to go to Chang'an with my cousin, and my cousin-in-law may take me with me?" ”

Tan Zhaozhao didn't expect Qi Yifen to be so direct, and he was stunned for a while.

Qi Yifen's eyes turned red instantly, and she said sadly: "Cousin-in-law, I am old, and the family affairs have not yet been decided, and the imperial court decree stipulates that I must marry at the age of fifteen. My cousin-in-law can help me postpone a bit, but not for too long. My aunt and aunt have already set up several homes for me, but they haven't been able to make it. My background is not good, I am just a cousin living in the Zhang family, a family with a little face, they don't look down on me, at most they marry an elderly widower as a continuation, and become a concubine for the rich and noble. Cousin-in-law, I am very scared, I would rather be a servant for my cousin-in-law and serve my cousin-in-law for the rest of my life. Ask my cousin-in-law to do well, accept me, and take me to Chang'an with you. ”

Tan Zhaozhao was silent for a moment and asked, "Qi Niang, do you want to be a servant for me, or do you want to be a servant for Da Lang?" ”

Qi Yifen paused, and Tan Zhaozhao sighed: "Qi Niang, you should know that the servant is a pariah, and the master can give it away at will, beat and scold, sell it, or even beat it to death." Qi Niang, compared with the two, would you rather marry into an ordinary family as a wife, or would you like to be a pariah? ”