into the bosom

Chapter 53 Embarrassed
Against the backdrop of the bustling outside, the silence inside the carriage became more and more obvious.Qin Niang didn't know why she didn't smooth things over, but after a while, she offered a cup of tea to Mrs. Zhao, not without concern on her face.

Mrs. Zhao glanced at her, took a sip of tea, and the indifference emanating from her body finally subsided.

Xu Jiao hid her doubts in her eyes, turned her head and lifted a corner of the car curtain to look out.

The carriage passed through a section of the lively long street, and then gradually moved away from the hustle and bustle. It was still walking on the wide bluestone road. The tall buildings on both sides were gradually replaced by high courtyard walls. There are pavilions, terraces and pavilions, shaded by flowers and trees.One mansion gate is connected to another mansion gate, all of which are large gates. This must be the "rich district" where high-ranking officials and dignitaries live together in Feng'an City.

Xu Jiao was watching with great interest, but the carriage gradually slowed down and finally stopped.

This is here?

Immediately outside the carriage, Jing Qin's voice sounded, "Auntie, Second Sister, you're home!"

Qinniang and Banlan got out of the carriage first, and then turned around to help Madam Zhao and Xu Jiao.

When they looked up, they were already standing in front of the gate of a mansion. It was still a wide and tall lintel. Under several marble steps, there were two majestic stone lions. At this time, the middle door was wide open, and a middle-aged man with a mustache The man lined up on both sides with a group of servants, lining the road to welcome them.

When Xu Jiao looked at the past, with him as the leader, he bowed and said, "Welcome the second wife and second lady back to the house!"

"Uncle Hai, don't be too polite, please hurry up. I haven't seen you for many years, but are you okay?" Mrs. Zhao raised her hands falsely, her attitude towards the middle-aged man can be considered amiable.

Tears welled up in the eyes of the person who was called "Uncle Hai", "Thank you for remembering, Madam, everything is fine in Lao Hai! I just miss Madam and Second Lady, but fortunately... I hope you are finally back!"

Mrs. Zhao pursed her lips and smiled faintly, "I'll call you to talk when I have time later!"

Uncle Hai was omnipotent, he led them into the door with a smile, and looked at Xu Jiao at the same time.

Xu Jiao lowered her eyes halfway, pretending to be shy. When she didn't know anything, she couldn't act generously, but there was nothing wrong with girls being shy.

After entering the door, I changed to a soft sedan chair with green curtains, and went all the way in.

Xu Jiao opened a corner of the sedan chair curtain and peeked out.Naturally, it was not as exquisite as the Jiangnan gardens she had been to, but they were also connected by pavilions and corridors, with pavilions and terraces hidden in the landscaping, with sparse flowers and trees, rich and noble.

After wandering around for an unknown amount of time, Xu Jiao lamented that luckily there was still a sedan chair to sit on, otherwise he was afraid that his legs would be broken, so he finally got off the sedan chair.

Xu Jiao supported Ban Lan's hand and got out of the sedan chair.They were already standing in front of a courtyard gate, and a few roses protruded from behind the wall, and the flowers on them were blooming delicately.

Xu Jiao looked at the plaque on the gate of the courtyard, and silently recited in his heart - Baishou Hall.It's so vulgar and straightforward, you can tell who's residence this is at a glance.

Mrs. Zhao also looked up at the plaque, her face was just sunk in the shadow of a tree, it was obscure.

"Why don't you go with the maidservant?" Qin Niang hesitated.

"No need!" Mrs. Zhao refused indifferently, "You and Banlan go to tidy up the yard, and Ajiao will go with me! Anyway, it won't be too long!" After finishing speaking, Mrs. Zhao turned her head towards Xu Jiao looked over and stretched out his hand towards her.

Xu Jiao hurriedly stepped forward, took her hand, and supported her.

The "mother and daughter" two started walking, and before they reached the door, they heard a series of footsteps coming in a hurry.A woman with gray hair brought several maidservants to greet her. Seeing Mrs. Zhao, she bowed deeply, "Second Madam is back! This old slave greets Second Madam!"

When she turned to Xu Jiao, the smile on her face deepened again, "Is this the second lady? She has grown into a big girl! The old lady is talking about it every day, and now she finally sees her again. She must be very happy for a while." , but also tears in the eyes.

Xu Jiao's smile was a little dry, after all, she was a counterfeit, wasn't she?

Mrs. Zhao was rare to speak ill of each other, and she was not as kind to that Uncle Hai. She just curled her lips and smiled lightly, neither too close nor out of courtesy, "Please Yu Niang lead the way, don't let the old man People have been waiting for a long time!"

Yu Niang wiped her eyes and said, "Yes, yes, look at this old slave, I was too happy for a while, and forgot about the business! Second lady, second lady, hurry up! This way please!" As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and led the two of them into the room. courtyard gate.

There are many kinds of pines and cypresses in this Baishou hall, and the giant trees are shaded. A shallow stream flows around the garden. Once you walk in, you will feel a coolness.It is a good place to escape the summer heat during the dog days.Xu Jiao looked at her quietly while walking.

The back of her hand hurt slightly, she woke up from being pinched in a trance, met Mrs. Zhao's warning eyes, and then realized that they had arrived in front of a flower hall. , said, "Old madam, this old slave brought the second madam and second lady back to you!"

Xu Jiao withdrew his eyes from Mrs. Zhao's straight back and the smile on her mouth, and then she followed Mrs. Zhao slowly into the threshold.

"Ah Wu and A Jiao are back? Come on! Come and let me take a good look at it!" When the light in the room dimmed, before Xu Jiao could get used to it, he heard an obviously excited voice.

Looking up, she saw Yuniang helping up a gray-haired but hale and hearty old woman. The old woman was dressed gracefully and luxuriously, her face was full of joy and excitement, she must be the old lady of the Jing family.

Sure enough, the next moment, Mrs. Zhao let go of her hand, Yingying bowed down, "The unfilial daughter-in-law pays respects to mother!"

Xu Jiao also hurriedly paid respects, "The unfilial granddaughter pays respects to the grandmother!"

"Get up! Get up!"

Mrs. Wu hurriedly said, Xu Jiao stood up, her hands tightened, and she was already tightly grasped by a pair of dry hands. When she raised her eyes, she bumped into Mrs. Wu with tears in her eyes. It was the eyes that looked at her sourly.

"Okay, okay! Ajiao has grown into a big girl! This eyebrow and eyes look like my Erlang, he looks so good!" Mrs. Wu couldn't help crying while talking.

Xu Jiao's heart was full of embarrassment, she was such a fake, how could she look like that cheap father who had long since passed away?
"Mother, it's a good thing that Ajiao can come back! Erlang Quan will be happy if he knows, don't cry, watch your eyes carefully!" A smiling voice beside him persuaded softly.

Xu Jiao raised her eyes, and saw a beautiful woman in a gorgeous dress walking beside Mrs. Wu at some point, Xu Shi noticed her gaze, raised her eyes and looked over, with a smile all over her face, looking like a spring breeze.

Before Xu Jiao could react, his wrist tightened, and someone pulled him over, "Old lady, take care, otherwise it will be our fault!"

Mrs. Zhao's voice was cold and piercing, but it was also resounding, and the room was suddenly silent.

Embarrassed!

Xu Jiao once again confirmed that Mrs. Zhao really hated the eldest room, which was evident in her attitude towards Jing Qin and Mrs. Yan.

(End of this chapter)