Second spring

"Sister-in-law said, the owner of Shenzhitang started from scratch?" Yang Jinxin asked again.

Lu Die thought for a while, then shook her head honestly and said, "This servant doesn't know. How about I ask this servant?"

Yang Jinxin really wanted to say "no", but she nodded slightly by mistake, bit her lip and said "um".

After October, it is the winter moon.

When the first snow fell in Shengjing, Song Jie had someone hand over the post to the Yang Mansion officially.Wuxinghou has a new Wuxinghou Mansion, and the plaque in front of the gate of Yang's Mansion has finally been replaced by the calm and majestic "Xingguo Mansion" with gold paint on a black background.

The person Song Jie wanted to meet in the post was of course Tong Amber.

He successfully entered the gate of Xingguo Duke's Mansion, and just after passing the fork in the road, a mother in charge greeted her with a smile, saluted and asked, "But Mr. Song? The Eldest Princess wants to see you."

Song Jie only had friendship with Yang Guangbei.

When he came to look for Yang Guangbei in the past, no elder asked to see him.

At this time, Song Jie was prepared when he heard the words, so he responded politely and said, "I am right here. I have to trouble this mother to lead the way." Whether it is in the name of the eldest princess or the name of Yang Guangbei's grandmother, since he It was proposed, and Song Jie could not express any rejection.

Mother Yun smiled very enthusiastically, and while leading the way, she asked about Mrs. Lin's body.While speaking, we arrived at the Hall of Honor.

"Mrs. Dingguo and the county master are also inside." Before Song Jie entered the door, Mother Yun made a point, and then asked, "Would you like to inform the eldest son and young lady for you?"

Song Jie shook his head slightly, not accepting Mother Yun's kindness.

Such a scene.He didn't need Yang Guangbei and Lin Yijia to come to the rescue.Besides, from the moment he stepped on the ground of the Xingguo Duke's mansion, every move he made was probably under the gaze of Yang Guangbei...

After straightening his robes, Song Jie stepped into the Rongxiang Hall, glanced calmly at the graceful and noble old lady sitting in the hall, bowed and said: "Junior Song Jie, I have seen Your Highness, Your Highness. Good luck and longevity, long happiness and well-being.”

"Get up." Princess Hongyue said kindly.Smiling to Mrs. Dingguo, who was sitting next to him, said: "Look, I said that the best friend in Guangbei is really good, and he is worthy of being the Tanhua Lang handpicked by the late emperor."

Song Jie has lost some weight recently, and because of his wife's death, the gentle smile in the past has disappeared from his face, and he is wearing a long white gown.A little more handsome.And he is over 25 years old, has been an official for many years, and his whole body is more calm and majestic.

This kind of temperament is definitely not comparable to that of the sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy who has no experience in the world.

Mrs. Dingguo only took a closer look at him today, she was very satisfied with this sight.The corner of his mouth had long been unconsciously smiling, and he nodded in praise when he heard the words: "What mother said is very true."

Song Jie has grown upright.Politely said: "Your Highness is absurd."

Princess Hongyue is much calmer than Mrs. Xingguo.Of course, even if she is satisfied with Song Jie in her heart, she will not be overly happy, appearing impatient, and making people look down upon her.She nodded slightly, looked at Song Jie's plain attire, and then asked: "Your wife's matter. Is it arranged properly? If there is any use, just go to Guangbei."

"His Royal Highness misses you. Everything has been settled." Song Jie's face was calm and he didn't say much.

Princess Hongyue asked again: "That's good. Then, what's your plan? I heard that you have young children in your family, and you need someone to sit in this inner house."

Song Jie frowned, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. It's just that my wife has just died, and this junior is not in the mood to think about anything else. As for the two children, this junior has already entrusted them to the master's hands before entering Beijing, so there is no need to worry."

There was a sudden movement behind the screen, as if a vase fell on the thick carpet and made a dull sound when it rolled.

Princess Hongyue was unmoved at all. Seeing Mrs. Ding Guo showing anxiety and wanting to get up, the eldest princess gave her a stern look. After Mrs. Ding Guo sat down again, she took a sip of tea and said to Song Jie: "You are an affectionate child."

Song Jie remained silent.

Princess Hongyue asked again: "I heard that your tenure in Luzhou is almost up, do you have any other plans? Your teacher will definitely come back to Beijing next year... With Mr. Lin's qualifications, he can be the director of any department in Beijing." Officials are all fine, I heard that the emperor has discussed it with others."

It's just that all six Shangshu are still alive, so it's hard to make a gap.

I'm afraid I wouldn't expect it to be someone else, but Lin Shiqing's qualifications and background are not good. Several sons-in-law are extremely influential in the court. If he wants to recover, even if he doesn't have a good position, Emperor Ying Qing will make room for him. Great location!

"Well, the officials dare not think about the matter of eating the emperor's salary and loyalty to the emperor." Song Jie said.

These words were obviously perfunctory, and Princess Hongyue's face darkened.

Song Jie paused, and then said: "Personally, I still hope to stay with the teacher and listen to the teacher's teachings all the time."

In other words, if Lin Shiqing returned to Beijing to take up his post, Song Jie also hoped to return to Shengjing.

Only then did Princess Hongyue's complexion ease, and she said, "Dear Lin is indeed a noble character."

Then she asked about Song Jie and the Lin family's affairs in Luzhou, and after chatting about some commonplace things, she said to Song Jie with a pleasant face, "I'm afraid Guangbei and his wife are going to wait for you. Go ahead."

"Resign, junior." Song Jie saluted respectfully.

Walking out of the courtyard gate of Rongxiang Hall, Song Jie saw a young lady on the edge of a rockery in front.I saw that she was dressed in begonia red, against the background of blue-gray Taihu Lake stones and dead branches and white snow, she seemed to be a delicate flower blooming between heaven and earth, so delicate and beautiful.

The place where she stood was exactly where Song Jie had to go through.

"That's the county lord." Mother Yun reminded Song Jie.

Song Jie nodded slightly, and walked forward calmly.He looked at Wei Wei calmly and unabashedly, stopped a few meters away from her, saluted calmly and politely, and then continued to walk past Wei Wei.

Under such circumstances, Song Jie's performance was undoubtedly polite and impeccable.

If he deliberately turned a blind eye to Wei Wei, it was obviously impossible; and as a foreigner, if he took the initiative to talk to the beautiful girl in the boudoir, it would inevitably appear frivolous.

And under such circumstances, Wei Wei, as a well-bred lady, should react the most. Obviously, after saluting, she bowed her head and turned sideways to avoid it, make way for the outsider to pass by...

Wei Wei indeed lowered her head and turned sideways to avoid it.

The handkerchief in her hand was tightly squeezed, and her heart was beating violently, as if it was about to burst out.She saw Song Jie's white-soled soap boots appearing in her sight, walking calmly across the cleaned bluestone slab, one step at a time, and then disappearing from her sight... leaving only his That kind of breath roasted her head.

Wei Wei raised her head unwillingly, and wanted to shout something at Wei Wei's back, but found that she seemed to have lost her voice. She tried to open her mouth several times, but she couldn't make a sound.

There was a corner ahead, and Song Jie's figure finally disappeared from her sight.

Wei Wei suddenly lost her strength and squatted on the ground, tears filled her eyes - he just passed in front of her, but she didn't have the courage to do anything!

Really useless!

Wei Wei hated herself for being useless in her heart, and threw the handkerchief in her hand forward viciously.

"County Lord." Mother Yun whispered.

Didn't Mother Yun send him over, why did she talk in front again?Wei Wei was startled, and suddenly raised her head, only to see her veil embroidered with happy brows fluttering and dancing in the breeze, and Song Jie, behind the veil, was looking at her deeply.

Wei Wei was about to stand up with a "shua".

She got up too fast and too hastily, the blood all over her body rushed to her head, there was a sudden "buzz" in her ears, she couldn't stand firmly, she was about to fall on the rockery next to her.

The rockery was made of real stones, if she fell on it, she would definitely be injured.

Just when she was about to fall, Song Jie suddenly moved, and in the next moment, he had already supported Wei Wei.

He put his hands on Wei Wei's waist slightly, and said in a low voice, "The road is slippery after the snow, the county lord should be careful."

Wei Wei's cheeks suddenly seemed to be on fire, and she only felt that the pair of big hands around her waist were like irons, which made her feel so hot that she didn't know why.

She still tried her best to stabilize her body, but she couldn't say anything. After standing still, she saluted Song Jie to thank her.

Song Jie let go and backed away. After returning the gift, he turned around and left again.

This time, he finally didn't turn back.

Wei Wei didn't understand why Song Jie would turn back.

She stood on the edge of the rockery, letting the cold wind blow on her hot cheeks for a long time, but it was difficult to calm down her beating heart.Finally, she took a step with some difficulty, and then her footsteps became more steady. She walked to the side of the plum tree that had just budded by the moon wall, stretched out her hand and took off the square handkerchief from the branch, and held it tightly. Hold it in your hand.

Like a treasure.

In the Rongxiang hall, Princess Hongyue and Mrs. Dingguo heard the maid's vivid voice describing the scene, nodded in satisfaction and asked people to give the maid a reward.Mrs. Dingguo let out a long breath and said, "Now, I can finally feel relieved."

She continued to say: "Just now, I heard that he was so impeccable. I thought he was unwilling. So it was just pretending."

Not to mention whether Lin Yijia conveyed it or not, Mrs. Dingguo believed that they had conveyed their meaning very clearly in the hall.But that Song Jie didn't say he didn't show a hint of joy, but he didn't even let out a word.

Although Mrs. Dingguo was unwilling to admit it, but just now, because of Song Jie's attitude, she was really not sure.

Princess Hongyue glanced at the happy Mrs. Dingguo indifferently, but did not speak. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)