It's too difficult to fall in love with rewards

Chapter 143 144. Rinko's Experience

The sky hangs low, gloomy and terrifying.

Inky black clouds hung over the sky overhead.

Rinko Hagiwara followed Tateshina through the Matsudaira outer courtyard and walked along the artificial lake to the inner courtyard.

As for the flowers she bought, Tateshina had already thrown them away in disgust.

Rinko was sad.

... That bouquet of flowers is enough for her food for two days.

The rain continued unabated, and the trail was close to the lake, which was submerged due to the rising water; the lake was turbid, and the pebbles under the feet could not be seen clearly, only the green aquatic plants were floating, covered with a layer of small silver bubbles .

Tateshina, who was walking in front, seemed to be a very rigid old woman.

The white hair on her pale cheeks was completely lifeless, and the sharp angles of her bony elbows made her feel inaccessible.

Rinko Hagiwara had no choice but to remain silent all the way.

Walking forward for a while, a terrace extending into the lake appeared on the shore of the artificial lake.

The girl's eyes were drawn to her at once.

The most beautiful building is like an exquisite handicraft floating on the water.

The white gauze curtains around the pavilion were blown up by the wind, forming an empty hut.

The pillars painted with gold on the black background support the entire terrace, and the roof is also very gorgeous; the blue tiles are cleverly arranged and combined to form four layers of double eaves, and the thin golden ridges seem to bear the weight of the gloomy sky.

The gazebo in the wind and rain was deeply imprinted in Linzi's eyes.

The slender black pillars are like human legs, the golden decorations are like cumbersome gold ornaments worn by people, and the golden roof is like a pointed golden crown... The entire terrace, in her eyes, Like a slender dancer standing on tiptoes.

As red as acacia flowers in the rain,

After the rain, the eaves, pillars and railings;

The authoritarian mold is spreading fast.

When walking past the steps of the terrace, Rinko Hagiwara found Mr. Oriori standing in front of the curtain of the terrace.

She was plump, and the slightly wet clothes from the rain were stuck to her body, clearly outlining the outline from her back to her buttocks.When the girl walked over, she didn't speak, and she didn't even change her expression, like an emotionless robot for a long time.Her appearance did not change from what she remembered in the classroom, and it was exactly the same.

In the depths of the light gauze curtain, it seems that there is still a person sitting.

That should be Mrs. Yu... Hagiwara Rinko looked away, wanting to see the expression of the mistress who suddenly invited her to the Matsudaira house.

In the wind and rain, the picture is blurry.

From the moment the curtain was blown up, one could only vaguely see a pair of noble female hands caressing on the qin platform.The clean and delicate lines on her fingers and palms, the thick black hair tied behind her head, the side face and cheeks that are as delicate as spring water...all of these stood still in an instant, becoming a delicate and beautiful eternal moment Implanted in memory, the essence of coral beauty is exposed.

It is impossible for Rinko, who is still young, to possess such a magnificent sense of beauty.

At this moment, she was just like the sunshine and rain in the distant dense forest that she saw during the journey, and she was unwilling to take her eyes off Madam Yu for a long time.

"stop looking."

Tateshina, who was walking ahead, said coldly.

The girl quickly looked away.

"I'll take you to cleanse yourself and teach you a little etiquette. Madam will see you in person later..." Tateshina said in a tone that didn't allow girls to interrupt.

Going around the long corridor, I came to a seemingly quiet mansion.

Tateshina said that this place is for the girl to use temporarily, but the girl feels that this deep house makes her feel like a prisoner.After entering the gate, she had no time to appreciate the magnificent daily utensils such as the silk screen and the tatami mat woven with mushroom grass.But Tateshina's deeply wrinkled old face, with its usual self-righteousness and domineering arrogance, made it impossible for the girl to utter any words of protest.

To some extent, this kind of old woman is the most difficult person in the world.

As soon as he entered the room, Tateshina sized up the girl from head to toe with a dissatisfied look.Immediately afterwards, with a big wave of her hand, two middle-aged women in kimonos rushed in and dragged the girl into the bathroom without any explanation.

Rinko was shocked.

Soon, her school uniform was taken off, and she was thrown into a bathtub filled with hot water.One of the two middle-aged women was holding some strange potion, the other was holding a towel, one was scrubbing her with the potion, and the other was wiping her with a towel...

"Hey, what are you doing..."

Miss Rinko had never been so panicked.

Tateshina stood by, and regardless of the protests of the young girl who thought she was being abused, she ordered the two middle-aged women to wash more vigorously, as if they were washing dishes.

Linzi couldn't bear it anymore, and with two white and tender hands, she scooped up water and splashed it on several people.

"You wild child, you are so violent..." Tateshina cursed loudly.

"Why don't you obediently peel off a layer of my skin..." Rinko retorted.

"I don't even look at how dirty you are."

Rinko was furious: "I tell you..."

As soon as she said that, Tateshina scolded: "Hurry up and go to lunch."

Have something to eat?
ummm
For the sake of eating, the girl shut up.

The two middle-aged women in the bath also speeded up their hands.

Rinko, who was scrubbed vigorously, had the illusion that her body had been ripped apart.But after washing, after the heat on the skin faded, I found that it was not that bad, and the skin still had a delicate and delicate feeling...like the feeling of a goddess.

Then came another long stretch of combing and dressing.

After tidying up his clothes, he was tied tightly around his waist with a belt, and it was already noon after all the tossing.

"Finally, I can barely see people." Tateshina nodded reluctantly, looking at the girl's face, "Let's put on some more blush."

"do not want!"

Rinko replied angrily.

Her current appearance can be said to be the best portrayal of a puffer fish getting angry, her puffy cheeks, and the angles at both ends of her small mouth are extremely cute... Wearing a gorgeous dress on her body, the colored thread hair accessories are tied in a bowknot style, But coupled with this beautiful and stubborn little face, it further shows her personality of persevering in everything.

"I'd like to go to lunch first, if I can!"

The girl who hadn't eaten in the morning made a serious complaint.

Tateshina didn't make things difficult for her, and took her to the shrine in the atrium.

There is a cafeteria inside the shrine, and some younger generations of the Matsudaira family who came to study with Matsudaira Kumiko during the summer vacation also happened to have lunch together.It was pouring rain outside, but inside were fresh and beautiful lotus-like young girls side by side, each still in their prime... The newcomer Rinko was the youngest among them.

The lunch meal was very nice.

Cold dishes include pine leaf pine cones, fried lily root sprouts, served with Zhifu's Mineya persimmons, Daitokuji's natto, and crab cakes; after shabu-shabu chicken with spicy red sauce soup, oxtail was served , Fugu sashimi.Served on elegant large plates with peony patterns from the Song Dynasty, these wonderful dishes are a sight to behold.

Served with shiitake mushroom puree and red shellfish puree, boiled tofu with mustard, a small tea bowl filled with emirate grass field, and a snack called "Moriba's Leaping Little Master": wrapped in cherry blossom paper A small white and pink face dolls.

Ms. Linzi, who was originally a greedy cat, was satisfied after eating such delicate and delicious dishes, like a little lazy cat that has been basking in the sun.At this time, any misfortunes, grievances, and sangs are all insignificant things...

Even better if there are no annoying sightlines around.

The girls around whispered to each other, looking over with a slightly hostile gaze from time to time.Not only were they watching, but they also seemed to want to snub the newcomer Rinko collectively, and they all hurriedly finished their lunch and left.Soon, the huge restaurant became empty, only Rinko and an elderly priestess were left.

Just when Rinko was hesitating whether to ask for another snack, footsteps suddenly sounded in her ears.

Looking sideways, I found that the older woman was looking at me... Although she has passed her prime, her appearance still maintains her clean, beautiful and youthful appearance.

She was dressed in a blue and white long-sleeved kimono, with slender eyes and a gentle expression.

"Are you Rinko?"

"Ah, you are?"

"You can just call me Aunt Kumiko. Don't be reserved, I know your character from Kami-san Uda..." As she spoke, Matsudaira Kumiko covered her smile gracefully with her sleeve.

Rinko blushed slightly, and looked at her suspiciously.

"Madam Yu ordered that during this time, I will teach you etiquette and family rules. I have also notified God Lord Uda, and I will also teach you the prayers and oracles that she is responsible for." Matsudaira Kumiko said , "You will spend the days before the Great Exorcism Ceremony at the end of the month under my command. It won't be very hard, but it will be a bit busy. Are you mentally prepared?"

"what?"

Rinko was even more confused.

She just came for her birthday, what's going on?

"Rinko?" Matsudaira Kumiko asked with a smile.

"Oh, good, please give me some advice..."

Although he didn't understand what was going on, the other party was not malicious, so Rinko didn't resist much.

"Very nice."

Kumiko Matsudaira smiled with satisfaction.

"That, uh..."

The girl's face turned slightly red.

"Can I have another snack..."

"Haha~"

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In the afternoon, Rinko Hagiwara followed Kumiko Matsudaira to practice some aristocratic etiquette in the Shrine.She was expressly forbidden to take a step away from the shrine before dark. It took her three full hours to practice the walking posture, and she walked back and forth in this hall for no less than [-] steps. At the end of the practice, she was so tired. She could barely stand up.

Matsudaira Kumiko still had a look of unfinished thoughts.

If it wasn't for seeing Rinko's calf trembling with exhaustion, she wouldn't have let the girl rest so easily.

Escaping from the hall, Linzi sat on the railing, beating her numb legs while watching the rain outside the window.

Wet verandas, streams of dripping rain;
The low dark clouds, the wet green wood, and the rain curtain surrounded by moss and rocks in the inner courtyard were all dizzy.Standing between the damp planks and pillars, the gloom of the drizzling rain makes people feel bored, and there is a sense of aggrieved that they might as well just run out and let the rain drench... In fact, it is mainly this feeling of being trained, which makes people feel aggrieved. Rinko felt worse inside.

For no reason, why should I accept this?

Could it be that the adults in this room are plotting against me... The girl stared blankly out of the eaves, talking to herself.

The low trees shone green in the courtyard; the heavy rain poured down like a thick fog, and the raindrops were as fine as mycelium, covering the dark forest.Part of the dense forest is shrouded in mycelium-like rain and fog, and even the raindrops can be clearly seen floating in the wind.

The shower is condensed here, claustrophobic here.

And the altar with fluttering white cloth...

"Rinko, come here for a moment..."

Tateshina suddenly appeared and took the girl to another hall.

This seems to be a place for receiving guests. Open the huge palace door and enter the dimly lit hall. You can see the ground paved with black, white, gray and mottled marble, but it is shining.This is a European-style palace-like hall, with chandeliers hanging from the patio, and gold and red Louis XIV-style chairs placed around several Italian-style marble tables with lace.

Rinko turned her gaze.

On the wall, there are portraits of three ladies.

The portrait is painted in the Victorian style, showing traces of careful painting.

Especially the depiction of the appearance of the three wives shows the artist's conscience and flattery... The gorgeous costumes and the beautiful appearance, coupled with the background of the environment, make the realistic portraits dreamlike color.

Madam Yu, sitting in the middle, gave people a strong sense of deterrence amidst the gorgeousness.

The slightly parted plump lips, the slightly stern eyes, and the gorgeous hair bun all remind people of those famous female rulers in history.In this family, she is the eldest sister, and she has developed a domineering personality since she was a child.

As the number one beauty of the Chinese race, she is naturally impeccable.

Everyone who saw her would not question this title.

Standing on the left is Mrs. Yue, her face exudes the slightly gloomy elegance unique to nobles,

She supported the back of Madam Yu's chair and stood by the window.There are a few strands of sunset clouds floating in the sky outside the window, the bent orange tree branches reach out to the window, and her beautiful bare feet are exposed under the light-colored dress... The expression on her face is full of confusion and tenderness, no matter No matter how long you have been away, she will welcome you back with a calm smile.Even during this period, her temples grew white hair... Mrs. Yue is such a gentle woman.

Standing on the right is Mrs. Sakura.

She was wearing a pink embroidered blouse and was holding a delicate ivory fan in her hand. The fringes and the carpet were all crimson like the sunset.This is the youngest of the three wives. When the photo was taken, she seemed to be underage. Her beautiful and lovely face is really exciting.But when she was staring intently, her stern gaze seemed to overlap with Mrs. Yu's.

Mrs. Sakura is definitely not such a frivolous and simple woman on the surface... Rinko Hagiwara secretly reminded herself.

Just then, the door opened.

A lady came in.

(End of this chapter)