The first-level Zhaohua Thousand-level Hall

Chapter 83 each with their own minds

Mrs. Xu asked this question suddenly. Others might feel caught off guard, but Xu Qingluo was well prepared. She stood behind the old lady, arranging her hair and brushing each other's white hair. Hidden under the black hair, her complexion is still smiling and she looks very good-looking: "Grandmother doesn't know something. Luo'er was lucky enough to be rewarded by His Majesty. In fact, it was all because of his father's teaching, and it was his father who helped General Lang to save many people in Huai County. , Luo'er got everything because his father didn't want to take the credit, if his father was willing to stand up, Luo'er would not only get such a small reward, but Luo'er deserved the reward."

Xu Qingluo's words seem to be sincere, full of admiration for Xu Liang and modest guilt for his own incompetence. If he wants to please a mother, it is most useful to praise her son. No matter how dissatisfied her mother was, she cared about Xu Liang after all. After all, it was her son who was conceived in October.

Seeing Xu Qingluo's expression in the mirror, Mrs. Xu, who was a little dissatisfied with her being a young girl but showing her face and making Nuoda famous, softened her expression a little: "You just need to understand it in your heart, as a woman , no matter how great your reputation is, it is because you are the daughter of the Xu family, and it is all because of your father, you can not take the credit and be proud of your heart, this is like a good son."

Although Mrs. Xu was still a little wary of Xu Qingluo, she was much stronger than when she hadn't met at the beginning. The hairpin with the pattern of hidden bats wrapped around branches was gently inserted between Mrs. Xu's hair to fix the last strand of hair: "Grandmother looks so young."

Xu Qingluo continued to work hard, and after her skillful dressing up, coupled with the fact that Mrs. Xu was a beauty when she was young, even if she didn't rejuvenate, she looked younger than before.

Mrs. Xu also noticed her appearance at this moment. She was a little surprised at first, then stretched out her hand and couldn't help touching her temples. Compared with the many pearls and emeralds on her hair in the past, now there are only a few hairpins fixed on her hair The style is much simpler and plain, but it also has a lot of temperament, just like those noble ladies who have met by chance, those real noble old ladies usually make people feel a different feeling just by looking at them.

For the old lady who was born as a maid, nothing is more important than making herself look more dignified.There was surprise on her face for a moment: "Look at your skillful hands, I don't know what kind of trick the old lady has with her hair, but I have never seen it before."

Mrs. Xu couldn't help turning her head to the side, and looked in the mirror again. Her high cheekbones were covered by a strand of hair on her forehead, and she was no longer so mean. The hair was also subtly covered up.

"Where is there anything famous, I just figured it out on my own. The most important thing is where is your foundation, grandma. What kind of old woman is grandma? If grandma is all old women, then there are really no young old ladies. My hand No matter how coincidentally, grandma must have temperament and good looks."

What Xu Qingluo said was so disgusting that she almost vomited. To be honest, she really couldn't think of any affection for the grandmother in front of her, but just thinking about it would make Mrs. Xu like her a little more, and she would be less fond of Xu Weiwan. She likes it so much, and in the end Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter's calculations are all thwarted, so she can hold back anything.

"Your little mouth is very sweet, and I don't know how to develop it—"

The old lady laughed, although she was not very happy, but being able to be amused when Xu Qingluo had a mother who didn't like her was enough to explain a lot of problems, and the people waiting outside couldn't bear it anymore Temperament, almost waiting for the old lady to finish her compliments, she couldn't help but knock on the door and said: "Old lady, breakfast is ready, Wan'er is here to invite old lady to eat."

The coquettish and timid voice seemed to be a person with a gentle heart. Xu Qingluo could imagine that the other party's expression at this moment must be vicious and ferocious, which was the opposite of the voice.

She really wants to take a look, but there will be chances in the future, this is not a bad time, thinking about it this way, the smile on Xu Qingluo's lips is more real, and she doesn't mind being interrupted the opportunity to 'connect with the old lady' , but tilted his head and looked at the old lady with a smile.

Mrs. Xu's words were interrupted, her eyes were a little worried, she sat firmly on the chair, she did not intend to get up immediately: "Wan'er, I will go later, you go back first."

Xu Weiwan listened to the words of the old lady inside, and felt a burst of anger and resentment. She went to work as a maid and came here to invite people to have breakfast in person, but she was sent like this, and she was not even allowed to go in. She is a damned person old godmother.

"Yes, Wan'er is leaving first. For breakfast, Wan'er has prepared two small dishes for the old lady. You must not miss them. Wan'er still wants you to comment on them."

Xu Weiwan said respectfully, but made her tone more coquettish.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I'll go later."

The footsteps left slowly, and the old lady had a smile on her face, and there was a strange intimacy in her words: "Wan'er is a good child, but I haven't introduced you to Wan'er properly, she is with her mother. He is also a poor man, he said he was fleeing but he met a bandit halfway, it was unfortunate that he was met by the old woman, and fortunately those bandits were all Buddhist believers and had a conscience, so they gave the old woman some face and didn't let that What evil happened to the poor mother and daughter, it happens that Wan'er is also surnamed Xu, but it is a rare fate."

The old lady's eyes were obviously full of pride. Xu Qingluo could see clearly from the mirror. Even if she didn't need to look at it, but just closed her eyes, she knew exactly what she needed to do and say now. Obvious admiration: "I heard a few words about what my grandmother said, but I didn't expect it to be such an inside story. Grandma is really lucky, and she is also devout to the Buddha. Otherwise, the two mothers and daughters would have caused trouble." How can it be so easy to resist? It's just that grandma helped them to resist the difficulty, but she used her own blessing, but it was a bit bad."

Mrs. Xu's complexion was a bit ugly, one was because of Xu Qingluo's last sentence, and the other was because Xu Qingluo's words meant that she was a blessing for Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter. The things about her mouth, the things that make her proud, now that she thinks about it, isn't it for nothing that she compromises her own luck for the sake of outsiders?

Xu Qingluo didn't wait for Mrs. Xu to think again, she tilted her head, like an innocent girl: "But grandma, don't worry, although the blessings are numerous, but you can find ways to increase them, Luo'er listens to Lang The general said that the nobles in the capital like to admire jade the most. Jade has spirit and nourishes it on a daily basis. It won't consume one's own blessings, and they can also nourish each other to make their bodies better. Wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? General Lang gave his father such a top-quality jade pendant and put it in the mansion rewarded by the sage of Wuzhou City. With the protection of the saint, the jade pendant will definitely be more spiritual, and I will present it to my grandmother when she arrives in Wuzhou City."

Xu Qingluo described the so-called top-quality jade pendant in a brisk tone, which is naturally unique. Naturally, there is no such top-quality jade pendant, but as long as the jade pendant is about the same and warmed by some of her good potions, the old lady just needs to wear it. Can feel the effect.

As for why the jade pendant was pushed onto Xu Liang's body, it was because of this that the old lady could accept it comfortably and happily, and it made her hate the person who ruined her fortune even more.

Looking at the old lady's obviously relieved and joyful expression, and listening to the other party repeating Xu Liang's filial words, Xu Qingluo's downcast eyes were full of sarcasm.

The door opened, Xu Qingluo helped the old lady out, and when she looked up, she saw Xu Weiwan, mother and daughter, who were coming this way, maybe they were anxiously waiting, so they couldn't bear to come and have a look together.

As soon as Xiao Zhou saw the old lady, she took two quick steps, swearing at the old lady repeatedly, and praised how good the old lady looked now, and how young she looked.

Her way of boasting is a bit exaggerated, but it is lively. Previously, Mrs. Xu thought it would be nice to have a lively person by her side to make fun of, but looking at Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter now, especially when they first met, she was still dressed in plain clothes. The embarrassed mother and daughter are now dressed like a lady from a wealthy family, thinking of the words of blessing that Xu Qingluo just said, facing Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter, they feel a little more uncomfortable.

"Wan'er, hurry up and help the old lady go."

Little Zhou didn't get a response from the old lady for a while, and she couldn't turn her face away for a while. She squinted and saw Xu Qingluo supporting the old lady, and Little Zhou gave Xu Weiwan a quick command, thinking of Xu Qing from the bottom of her heart. Did Luo just say something to the old lady in the room, and she seemed to have noticed the subtle change in attitude.

"Madam, Wan'er will support you."

Xu Weiwan moved lightly, but she didn't go to the old lady's other vacant side, but to the side supported by Xu Qingluo: "Sister is tired, sister—"

"No need, it's enough for Luo'er to support me, my legs and feet are fine."

The old lady felt a little bored when she thought of the humble appearance of Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter, and subconsciously rejected Xu Weiwan.

Xu Qingluo noticed the twist in Xu Weiwan's smile for a moment, and smiled happily: "Grandmother, granddaughter helped you down, you don't know, granddaughter actually prepared a surprise for you."

"Oh? What kind of surprise?"

Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter looked at the pair of grandparents and grandchildren who seemed to have a good relationship, and heard Xu Qingluo's grandmother, granddaughter's title and self-proclaimed, gritted their teeth.

"Grandmother, this is the herbal diet that my granddaughter prepared according to the method my father taught me. It is most beneficial for nourishing qi and blood, dispelling cold and dampness, calming the nerves and beautifying the face. It is very good for the body. Luo'er came here in a hurry and did not bring anything to honor grandma. , so I can only borrow flowers to offer Buddha, and when dad makes this medicinal meal for grandma by himself in the future, grandma must act as if she has never seen it before, otherwise dad will blame Luo'er for stealing the teacher."

Xu Qingluo brought a cup of tonic soup from Baicao with her own hands. There was a faint scent of medicine and food in the small jar. The girl held up a snow-white wrist, but she wanted to clothe Mrs. Xu with her own hands. vegetable.

Her mouth and movement made the beautiful and elegant dishes that Xu Weiwan made in the kitchen while enduring the oily smoke become a foil. No matter how delicious the dishes are, they are not as good as the medicinal meals with many functions. No matter how hard you work, The dishes she cooked were not up to her son's wishes. If Xu Qingluo used her own name, the old lady would definitely take the opportunity to find something for her plan, but she always used Xu Liang's name. In the eyes of the old lady, There are more joys and expectations: "Liang'er has a heart."

Xiao Zhou looked at the pair of grandparents and grandchildren who seemed to be getting more and more compatible, and hated it for a while, but couldn't hold back anymore, got up and grabbed the chopsticks from Xu Qingluo's hand: "Ms. I don’t know how to serve others, but the old lady rescued our mother and daughter from danger, at this time, it’s time for us idlers to do our best, let me serve the old lady.”

Xiao Zhou deliberately brought up this matter to let the old lady remember their fate, but after Xu Qingluo's hard work, although this matter is not a knot in the old lady's heart, it is definitely not a good thing Something happened, at least it can destroy the mood of having a good meal.

Little Zhou didn't know that she had done something stupid, so she cast a smug glance at Xu Qingluo after finishing speaking, so what about the serious Miss Xu's family?It's true that you don't love your mother or the old lady. What's more, Xu Qingluo, a granddaughter whom I haven't seen for a long time, can't meet her mother and daughter and the old lady to experience a "catastrophe". This kind of opportunity is something no one else can ask for.

Xu Qingluo caught Xiao Zhou's gaze, paused for a moment, and instead of snatching back the chopsticks from the opponent's hand, she smiled disdainfully.

There were veins on Xiao Zhou's forehead that were about to emerge, she almost blurted out what Xu Qingluo meant.

Xu Weiwan pressed Xiao Zhou's hand, and smiled gently at Mrs. Xu: "Old lady, this dish is called Yajiang Chunshui, which was chosen by Wan'er herself—"

She felt that instead of arguing about something, it would be better to quickly establish a good impression in front of the old lady, she picked up a chopsticks dish and put it in the small plate in front of the old lady, Xiao Zhou regained her senses, and quickly suppressed her thoughts With a smile on their faces, they competed with Xu Weiwan to serve the old lady in the table, without seeing Xu Qingluo still standing aside.

The old lady reached out and took Xu Qingluo's hand: "Luo'er, sit down too."

Facing the graciousness of Xu Weiwan's mother and daughter, she opened her mouth slowly: "Luo'er, as a young lady of the Xu family, you really shouldn't be doing this kind of cloth work. You just washed me up and were tired, so you can sit down with peace of mind." Go ahead and eat, if you are exhausted, grandma will feel sorry for you."

When Mrs. Xu's words fell, almost instantly, both Xu Weiwan and Xiao Zhou's expressions changed. What do you mean that a lady of the Xu family really shouldn't do such things?Don't they deserve to do this kind of thing of serving people?

The two mother and daughter didn't know for a while whether to continue the nonchalant cloth dish or not to do it. They were very embarrassed, but they were very angry in their hearts.

Xu Qingluo watched the two mothers and daughters pause with a smile, and said softly: "Aren't you two anxious to do your best for grandma just now? Why don't you stop moving? The food will be cold after a while, and grandma will be hungry .”

Little Zhou subconsciously stared at Xu Qingluo, with malice in his eyes.

Xu Weiwan grabbed Xiao Zhou's hand, turned slightly to block her overly revealing eyes, gently poked forward the bamboo chopsticks in her hand, and apologized softly: "I just thought that the old lady would like it." Which dish, which dish is the best when paired with medicinal food, after all, medicinal food is always taboo, if one is not paying attention, I may miss my sister's intentions, and it is Wan'er's fault to be distracted for a while, if it is true Let the old lady starve, let alone others, even Wan'er herself will not spare herself."

The voice is gentle and charming, but at this time, she still doesn't forget to trip up Xu Qing.

Xu Qingluo sneered: "This medicinal diet is a prescription made of the most nourishing and warm medicinal materials that my father has tried in every possible way. It does not conflict with these ingredients on the table. I can guarantee this. If this is the case, Wan Wan If my daughter really still has doubts, I can show you my father's unique secret recipe."

The old lady frowned: "Luo'er, Wan'er is just worried about me."

But Xu Qingluo was prevented from taking out the so-called secret recipe. The son and the outsider who wanted to use it were obviously not in the same rank.

Xu Qingluo closed his mouth.

"Wan'er is also a good girl. I know you are filial. In the future, you and Luo'er will be filial in front of me. It will be my blessing."

Thinking of her own plan, Mrs. Xu forced herself to forget about Xu Qingluo's promise of auspiciousness, reached out and patted the back of Xu Weiwan's hand, and praised with a smile.

No matter how Xu Qingluo tries to please her, but because she is Liang Yun's, the old lady can't completely let go of her grievances, and can't give up her plan halfway.

Xu Qingluo looked at Xu Weiwan's shy smile with bowed head, and Xiao Zhou's triumphant eyebrows beside him, a sneer sneered at the corner of his lips, avoiding the old lady, but directly gave him a sarcastic look.

People pamper people like kittens and puppies. What is there to be happy about such pampering?

No matter how Xu Qingluo is, she is still a serious granddaughter, but Xu Weiwan is just a "granddaughter" from outside. I don't know if Xiao Zhou has this tacit understanding and fully understands the irony in Xu Qingluo's eyes. Anyway, she met Xu Qingluo's eyes , Slowly his face was stained with anger and hatred.

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A breakfast meal was easily used up by several people with their own thoughts. Whether it was the small dishes made by Xu Weiwan or the medicinal meals prepared by Xu Qingluo, she used some of them. I just thought that Xu Qingluo was a serious lady but she was treated similarly to Xu Weiwan. Although the servants around the old lady showed some respect to Xu Qingluo, it was limited. The old lady's position in her heart is evident.

Besides, as long as you have been serving the old lady for a long time, who doesn't know the old lady's heart disease, and even avoids Xu Qingluo.

Xu Qingluo didn't care, as long as the whole Xu family wanted the old lady to love her more, what happened to the others had nothing to do with her. On the contrary, Baicao wanted to argue with her several times, but was stopped by Xu Qingluo and let her Go and inform the other three servants who came with you to get ready to go.

"Miss, the old lady treats you pretty well, she shouldn't even let you rest for a while, right?"

Baicao was persuaded by Xu Qingluo last night because she felt that the old lady hated Xu Qingluo. Today, seeing the way Xu Qingluo gets along with the two people beside the old lady, I feel that Xu Qingluo is overthinking, although it is not as good as those who get along with each other on a daily basis. The grandparents and grandchildren, but the atmosphere is also good.

"I must leave today, maybe someone will notify me in a while."

Xu Qingluo looked at Mrs. Xu's closed door, and sneered: "You can't just look at the surface."

At least Mrs. Xu can praise Xu Weiwan, and she will know that the other party still doesn't really think about her, and will even make things difficult for her deliberately when she says to her the words of getting along well and being filial to her. It's just that Mrs. Xu woke up this morning In the beginning, Xu Qingluo always acted like a filial son and grandson, and even scratched the other person's itches every time he spoke, that's why he hasn't directly accepted the old lady's rectification until now.

After a while apart, the old lady's mind may be 'sober'.

"Anyway, miss, go and freshen up first. At least take a hot bath, change your clothes and drink a bowl of ginger soup."

Baicao gritted her teeth and said softly.

Xu Qingluo's guess was right, it's not yet noon, and the sun has not yet reached the middle of the day, Mrs. Xu, who has been resting for a while, is about to leave.

After simply washing up and changing into a plain dress, Xu Qingluo didn't listen to Baicao's words and took a rest, so she went directly to the old lady's door, just in time to meet the maid who came to inform her that she 'just in time' to come, but let her The servant girl who was ordered by the old lady to inform Xu Qingluo to come over immediately was a little surprised.

The door opened, and Xu Weiwan and Xiao Zhou stood on both sides of the old lady. When they saw Xu Qingluo, they couldn't help but glared at the maid who notified her. It was Xueya who echoed Xiao Zhou's words when she got up early this morning.

It was obvious that Xueya delayed notifying Xu Qingluo, at least until the old lady got in the car and asked about it.

The old lady moved her lips when she saw Xu Qingluo dressed neatly and waiting outside her room, "Why did you arrive so soon? Why don't you tidy up?"

Xu Qingluo didn't wait for the mother and daughter to say anything, so she stepped forward, squeezed Xu Weiwan away skillfully, and stretched out her hand to hold the old lady's arm: "Grandmother is leaving, no matter what, I can't delay it, I have nothing It's okay, I came here to Anshun Bridge just to pick up my grandmother, as long as I pick up my grandmother, it's better than anything else."

Xu Weiwan felt that her wrist was a little numb, she didn't even think about letting go just now, watching Xu Qingluo pouring ecstasy soup on Mrs. Xu, her eyes were poisoned for a moment.

(End of this chapter)