After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 369 Uninvited Guest

When Haitang arrived at the other courtyard, the Zhou sisters had already arrived first.

A small banquet was held in the garden. Haitang does not need to enter the main courtyard. After entering the door, turn left and enter the garden. You can see that in the pavilion not far away, there are three small tables set up in the shape of the word "pin".

There are many flowers and trees planted in the garden of this villa. Now the spring is warm, the flowers are blooming, the grass on the ground is green, the ice in the pool has melted, and dots of red and pink flower buds have appeared on the branches. There is still a bit of chill, and the garden is already full of spring scenery.

Haitang walked along enjoying the scenery. When she saw Zhou Wenjun, she said hello with a smile and praised the scenery in the garden.

Zhou Wenjun waved his hand: "The aunts knew that I was going to host a banquet here, so they sent the gardener over a few days ago to prepare it, otherwise there wouldn't be so many flowers and grass to see in the garden. In fact, I I just want to get together with my sisters and friends, no matter whether the scenery is good or bad, it is just decoration."

Haitang smiled and said: "Who can have the patience to look at the dead branches and rotten rocks in the wasteland when we can have a good view? Looking at the red flowers and green trees, our eyes feel better and our mood is better. Even if it is to say goodbye to friends, I won’t feel too sad.”

Zhou Wenjun laughed and said: "This is the right thing. Although today is our separation, we sisters will always see each other again one day. We just look forward to getting together again, and there is no need to be sad about it. If your eyes are swollen from crying, Well, wouldn’t it be too ugly to leave it in my sister’s heart when I look back?”

She helped Haitang take off his cloak and threw it to the girls. She took Haitang's hand and led her into the pavilion.

Sisters Zhou Yijun, Zhou Wanjun, and Zhou Huajun were all here, and they all stood up with a smile to say hello to Haitang. Haitang was a little surprised to see Zhou Xuejun was not there. Zhou Huajun said, "She came with me. She just went out after someone from the mansion sent a letter to her. Didn't you see Sister Hai when she came in?"

Haitang didn't really see Zhou Xuejun when she walked in. She guessed that she might be talking to someone in the main courtyard, so she didn't take it to heart, so she sat down and chatted with the Zhou sisters.

The small banquet has not started yet, but Zhou Wenjun has prepared good tea and snacks, which is just the right time for the little girls to gather together and chat while eating melon seeds.

The focus of today's chat is no longer Gui's mother and daughter. Everyone is more concerned about Zhou Wenjun returning to Ganzhou. What do Zhou Wanjun and Zhou Xuejun plan to do after they go to the capital? Will they return to Chang'an next year for the New Year? Zhou Wenjun had decided to come back. Zhou Wanjun thought that he would definitely stay in Beijing, but Zhou Xuejun was not sure. Zhou Huajun said: "We have made an appointment to see the lanterns again during the Lantern Festival next year. How could Mr. Xue not come back?"

The promise made between little girls may not come true.

The girls were chatting happily when Zhou Xuejun came back, her face tensed up and she seemed to be in a bad mood.

Zhou Huajun hurriedly pulled her to sit down: "What's wrong with you? What can happen in the house?"

Zhou Xuejun snorted coldly: "It's nothing, sisters, don't worry about it, I know it well anyway!"

Everyone was confused, but they didn't ask any questions and continued chatting.

Haitang took out the embroidered belt and gave it to Zhou Wenjun. Zhou Wenjun was very surprised: "Ah, did you make it for me? It's so beautiful!"

She turned the belt over and over to admire it, and listened to Haitang explain the location of each hidden compartment. She was so happy that she blushed: "I just want such a thing, which is convenient when riding out of the city. But I don't have such good skills, and I am planning to go back. After I go to Ganzhou, I'm looking for a needlework lady to do it. I didn't expect Sister Hai to give it to me. Your needlework is so good, I really don't notice it on weekdays!"

Everyone also marveled in unison. Zhou Wanjun was hesitant to speak, but she still didn't have the nerve to speak, but Zhou Xuejun was more familiar with Haitang, so she directly begged: "Sister Hai, can you make one for me too? Is it too late? My family will leave in three days. …”

Of course, three days was enough time. Haitang only spent two days in total making this belt for Zhou Wenjun. An expression of joy suddenly appeared on Zhou Xuejun's face, and she hugged Haitang's arm and thanked her again and again. Zhou Yijun was a little excited, but thinking that she still had plenty of time, she was not in a hurry. Zhou Huajun looked envious, but she wasn't that familiar with Haitang yet, so she was embarrassed to make requests. However, both of them will stay in Chang'an, and there will be many opportunities for them to become familiar with each other in the future. When the time comes, they can just ask Haitang to teach their nanny how to do it, and there is nothing to worry about.

Zhou Wanjun blushed and looked regretful, but she became even more embarrassed to speak. After all, Haitang had already been booked by Zhou Xuejun's belt for the next two days, and she had lost her chance.

Next, several other girls also exchanged gifts with each other, chattering in a lively manner.

Zhou Wenjun actually invited Tang Hui today. She had something to say to her cousin, but by this time she had not seen her cousin coming, so she had to go to the garden gate and ask someone to inquire about the Tang family. Since Tang Hui agreed to come, he shouldn't change his mind temporarily, right?

When Zhou Wenjun returned to the pavilion, he found Zhou Xuejun running out again. He couldn't help but wonder: "Did something happen in the fourth room today? Why do people come to look for Mr. Xue again and again?"

No one else knew about it, but Zhou Huajun and Zhou Xuejun were sitting next to each other. She just heard her mention it: "It seems that Mrs. Gui is causing trouble again. She is bringing Sister Wu to our place. She said she is the eldest sister." How could Sister Wu not attend the farewell banquet?"

Zhou Wenjun was taken aback, and hurriedly took her hand and asked, "What's going on? Didn't we make an agreement with our family that our sisters will get together today? Wu Qiong is a cousin with a different surname, what is she doing here?"

Zhou Huajun hesitated and glanced at Zhou Wanjun secretly. Zhou Wanjun's face turned red, she lowered her head and whispered, "It's me... I accidentally let slip that Miss Hai and Miss Tang would be invited to the small banquet today..."

She had always been close to Wu Qiong and had a gentle temperament, so Zhou Wenjun couldn't say much, so he could only say: "Even if we invite girls from other families to come, since we didn't post anything to Wu Qiong in advance, Madam Gui should have known what was going on. Even if she complains to my grandmother afterwards, there is no reason to be an uninvited guest! When did the Wu family have such a rule?!"

Zhou Huajun comforted her: "It's okay. Madam Gui borrowed a carriage from the fourth aunt to go out today on the pretext of buying a farewell gift for Mr. Xue. She also asked the driver of the fourth room to call the door. Mr. Xue said that she couldn't let her take advantage of it. , so I sent people to keep an eye on Mrs. Gui, and if she really dares to come, she will be blocked from the door. She cannot be allowed to come in and disturb the fun of the sisters. "

Zhou Wenjun said: "Why does she need to worry about this? I am the master. I will stop the guests if they have to, and I will get scolded if they are scolded!" After saying that, he ordered someone to get a riding crop and said with a straight face. Go outside.

She wanted to go out with a riding crop, and she looked like she was going to hit someone so aggressively that she was so frightened that everyone stood up and stopped her.

Haitang took the riding crop from her hand and said with a smile: "You just sit there peacefully, I will call Sister Xuejun back. No matter who is going to stop the guests, there is no need for you to come forward in person. At worst, let people close the door, no matter what others do Just call the door and ignore it."

Zhou Wenjun was pinned down on the chair by the combined force of the sisters, unable to move, and could only watch Haitang walk away with the riding whip.

Haitang walked out of the garden with a smile, turned to the gate, and saw that the gate had been opened. Zhou Xuejun was standing on the threshold, shouting loudly at the outside: "Who are you? How brave!"

Haitang just thought she was scolding Mrs. Gui and her daughter, and thought to herself, was this attitude a bit harsh? Just as he was about to step forward to help, he saw Zhou Xuejun being dragged out of the door by someone unknown. His little body was immediately knocked over by the threshold and fell.

She was startled and rushed to help the person. After taking a few steps, she saw several rough-faced men standing outside the door, holding daggers at Mrs. Gui's neck. People fell on the ground in front of the carriage. ,act recklessly.

Haitang opened her eyes wide, held the whip in her right hand and hid it behind her back, and rushed forward.

(End of this chapter)