Spring is warm and fragrant

Chapter 69 Picking a Gift

When Lu Mingyu was about to take a nap, He Li had just finished eating with his mother in the Marquis of Wukang Mansion, and was talking with her.

"Brother Li, you should study hard. Jia'an is one year younger than you, but he was enlightened in the same year as you. Now that Mr. Lu is back, there is such a number one scholar, Mr. Uncle Lang, to remind you. I'm afraid Jia'an will suppress you if you try." Mrs. Wukanghou said earnestly.Although she has a good relationship with her sister-in-law, there is also a secret rivalry between the two sister-in-law. Mrs. Wukanghou is afraid that her son will be overwhelmed by the nephew of the Lu family.

He Li nodded absent-mindedly, immersed in his own thoughts. Hearing his mother mentioning Mr. Lu, He Li couldn't help asking: "Mother, fourth cousin is only one year younger than cousin Huaiyu?" She is short, and her figure is not very attractive for the time being, unlike her cousin Huaiyu, whose skirt can already support her.

"It's one year younger." Mrs. Wukanghou said casually. After answering, her heart moved, and she looked at her son suspiciously, "What did you ask her for?"

He Li lowered his eyes, touched his nose, and did not speak.

But Mrs. Wukanghou saw it. Thinking back to Lu Mingyu's delicate appearance, her complexion changed suddenly, and she said in a low voice: "Brother Li, I don't allow you to think about her. Huaiyu is also a beautiful woman, and that is your future wife. You Daddy's legs and feet are inconvenient, and he has a title when he is free, and he only takes idle errands. Your uncle is in the household department, but he is in full swing. Huaiyu is very helpful to you when you marry her. At least before you marry her, you don't think about other people's ideas. "

He Li didn't want to get any ideas from other girls. He just liked Lu Mingyu more. He was spoiled by his mother since he was a child. He has made great achievements in water control, the emperor will definitely use him again, his future may not be worse than that of my uncle, and it is also useful for me to marry my fourth cousin..."

"The key is that Mr. Lu doesn't like our family." Mrs. Wukanghou sighed helplessly.

In terms of status, Lu Huaiyu is far behind Lu Mingyu. Lu Mingyu is a serious royal family member. If possible, Mrs. Wukanghou also wants such a daughter-in-law. Second, the elders of the Lu family believe that you and Huaiyu are a couple. If you suddenly go to marry the fourth girl, if the third master Lu really agrees, he will have trouble with your uncle's family. Based on this, he will not agree. Yes, so you should give up early and stop thinking about those useless things."

He Li may be a bit lecherous, but he can understand the truth, knowing that there is absolutely no possibility between him and Lu Mingyu, He Li felt sad, but he also decided to calm down, and from now on he will only be nice to Cousin Huaiyu.

Mei Yuan, because of worrying about Xiao Huan, Lu Mingyu lay down for a long time before falling asleep, but Longan came to call her after not sleeping for long.

Not wanting to keep her mother waiting, Lu Mingyu sat up sleepily.

"Which dress do you want to wear, girl?" Gan Lu brought over two skirts, both in bright colors.Lu Mingyu was worried that her cousin would like her, so how dare she dress up deliberately, she shook her head, got out of bed and went to the closet, and picked out the lotus-colored jacket and apricot-colored skirt that she wore when she went to see Chu Xing to thank her that day.The two colors are actually good-looking, but they are not suitable for her at this time. They will look old-fashioned. A girl of twelve or thirteen years old can wear bright or elegant ones, but I am afraid that the color of lotus root is neither bright nor juicy enough. .

When going to see Chu Xing, Lu Mingyu regarded him as his eldest brother in his bones, and he was taboo to dress up too beautifully. Today, when he went to Zhuang Wang's mansion, he deliberately pretended to be ugly, trying to avoid Xiao Huan's attention.

"Why are you wearing this?" Mrs. Xiao in the front yard was already getting ready, and she couldn't help frowning when she saw her daughter walking over in this dress.

Lu Mingyu hurriedly explained before her mother glared at her maid: "I just like this body, mother, leave me alone, are you ready?"

Mrs. Xiao was in a hurry to set off, so she didn't let her daughter go back to change her clothes. She just picked out a pair of pearl earrings from her jewelry box and bent down to put them on for her daughter.The clothes underneath are so old-fashioned, but there are a pair of eye-catching ruby ​​earrings on the ears, which are neither fish nor fowl, Xiao Shi is a little suspicious that her daughter doesn't like kissing her uncle.

Because Lu Mingyu didn't mention Xiao Huan very often, Xiao Shi didn't take Xiao Huan too seriously, anyway, it wasn't her daughter who liked Xiao Huan.

Lu Mingyu touched the newly replaced earrings on her ears, then looked at the ruby ​​earrings temporarily put away by her mother, and pouted slightly.

Two quarters of an hour later, the family of five arrived at Prince Zhuang's Mansion.

I sent someone to say hello in the morning, Xiao Congjian hadn't come back from his errand, Zhuang Wang missed his daughter and children, so he led his grandchildren to wait in the front yard early, and when he heard the movement of a carriage outside, he immediately walked to the door and went out , Sure enough, I saw the carriage of the son-in-law's family.King Zhuang grinned and lowered his head to remind the three children beside him, "Remember to call uncle and aunt."

Brother Ying nodded and looked at the carriage with big eyes curiously. He was Xiao Congjian's eldest son, and he was as big as Brother Heng.

The one he held in his little hand was his younger sister, Fu, who was three years old and looked very much like his mother, with a pink face.

Behind the two of them stood a young man in a purple dress, with fair complexion and a handsome face, but there was a trace of hostility hidden in his eyebrows and eyes, and he looked very majestic as a child of a royal family.But when he saw the petite figure coming out of the carriage, the trace of hostility disappeared in an instant, the corners of the young man's lips raised unconsciously, his eyes stared at the cousin opposite, and his eyes became brighter and brighter.

When Lu Mingyu got out of the car, she didn't look there, she stood still, she subconsciously looked at Xiao Huan first, but she happened to meet Xiao Huansheng's fiery eyes full of longing. The 15-year-old Xiao Huan has grown taller and thinner. He is a little bit fat, but he is just right. Wearing a purple dress, he is full of extravagance and looks more and more handsome.

Their eyes met, Lu Mingyu's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly looked away, feeling a headache secretly.She couldn't understand, what exactly did Xiao Huan like about her?She had been away from the capital for more than three years. She was nine years old when she left, and Xiao Huan was only twelve at that time. Could it be that he knew how to like people at the age of 12, and still loved him so much that he couldn't forget them?
"Uncle, aunt, you are back. My nephew has been thinking about you all these years."

The cousin didn't look at him, so Xiao Huan was also happy. He walked in front of Lu Rong and his wife and performed the courtesy first. When saluting, his eyes quietly glanced at Lu Mingyu. He only felt that the cousin was more beautiful when she grew up, but she was a little thinner and not tall. high.Thinking of this, Xiao Huan decided to treat his cousin to eat a few more cakes later, because other places are not as rich as the capital, and his cousin must have lost weight because of poor food.

Lu Mingyu didn't know what Xiao Huan was thinking, and when she sensed the young man's peeping, Lu Mingyu quickly ran to King Zhuang and used her grandfather to block her figure.

After a simple exchange of greetings, everyone entered the palace.

"A Nuan, eat more. This is a new product from the Imperial Dining Room. It's called Yu Furong." The elders talked lively, Xiao Huan sat next to Lu Mingyu with a plate, and just put the plate in front of Lu Mingyu, let her eat Let him eat with his hands instead of putting the plate on the table, so that Lu Mingyu can avoid turning around to take it.

Seeing this scene, Youshi's wife frowned, she really didn't understand what evil her son had fallen into.

Prince Zhuang stroked his beard in relief. His grandson is doing well. If he brings his cousin back sooner, he will have something to look forward to in the future. His grandson and granddaughter are all by his side.

Xiao and Lu Rong looked at their daughter inquisitively, wondering how she would react.

Lu Mingyu's heart was sour, she was not afraid of others being bad to her, because she could hate or ignore that kind of person without burden, but she was most afraid of Xiao Huan being so kind.Looking at the alluring Jade Hibiscus Cake in front of her, Lu Mingyu felt a little shaken in her heart. Since her cousin was sincerely kind to her, she also decided not to marry Chu Sui, so...

"Maotang, Ah Nuan doesn't like to eat, you can share a few pieces with Brother Heng and Brother Nian."

Just as he was hesitating, Youshi's smiling voice suddenly sounded in his ears. Lu Mingyu couldn't help raising his head, and what caught his eyes was Youshi's hypocritical smile.Lu Mingyu knew this aunt too well. You Shi looked down on her mother, and never really regarded her as a niece. If grandfather was not present, You Shi would never have such an attitude.

Youshi didn't like her, and Lu Mingyu didn't want such a mother-in-law. If she really married Xiao Huan, she would have to deal with Youshi for at least 20 years.

This thought made Lu Mingyu shudder, and immediately gave up on marrying Xiao Huan. Following Youshi's words, Lu Mingyu picked up a piece of Jade Hibiscus Cake, and then, under Xiao Huan's satisfied eyes, handed this piece of Jade Hibiscus Cake to the side Brother Heng, "Brother Heng, try it, my sister doesn't like this kind of food."

Brother Heng is the least picky eater, so he took a bite when he took it.

Xiao Huan glared at his cousin angrily. Since his cousin didn't like to eat, Xiao Huan put the plate on the table and looked at his cousin who was devoted to taking care of his younger brother, feeling disappointed and anxious.The cousin was cold to him and didn't even look at him. Did he do something wrong?How should he coax his cousin to play with him again?

"Daddy is back!" Sister Fu leaned against her aunt's arms, and was the first to see her father outside the door.

"Uncle!" Lu Mingyu stood up awkwardly, and ran out to pick up his uncle.

"Ah Nuan has grown so tall?" Xiao Congjian laughed loudly when he saw the cute and cute niece, bent down and grabbed the little girl's armpits, and lifted her up easily.Lu Mingyu's face turned red, she was used to the indifference of Chu Xing's uncle, and she couldn't bear to be so rare suddenly by her uncle.

"Uncle, I want it too!" She was uncomfortable, Brother Heng was so envious, he raised his head and shouted.

"Brother Heng, don't worry, all three of you have it." Xiao Congjian put down his niece, then lifted up his eldest nephew, deliberately threw it up, and then caught it firmly, making Brother Heng scream excitedly.Brother Nian was so envious, he immediately regarded the strange uncle as his own family, and waited in line eagerly, but was finally put on his shoulder by his uncle, and gave him a ride on the neck.

Brother Heng and Brother Nian were the happiest during this trip to the palace.

Lu Mingyu just felt tired, and when she got home, she threw herself on the bed, closed her eyes and complained, Xiao Huan, Xiao Huan, what should she do?
"Girl, the eldest girl and the second girl are here to see you."

Ganlu suddenly preached outside.

Lu Mingyu got up quickly, and quickly straightened her hair and clothes.

"A Nuan, grandpa is coming back, shall we wait at his place first?" Lu Jinyu suggested with a smile.

Lu Mingyu readily agreed, bid farewell to her parents, and walked to the main courtyard of the Lu family with her two older sisters, holding Brother Nian, the little follower, by the hand.Brother Heng had already gone to play with Brother Chong, but Brother Nian didn't catch up with his cruel brother, so he just waited to pester his sister.

"Grandpa will take a rest tomorrow, shall we ask Grandpa to take us out to shop?" Coming soon to the main courtyard, Lu Huaiyu turned around from the front and discussed cunningly, looking at Lu Mingyu, looking forward to Shenghui, "A Nuan just came back I like you the most now, as long as Ah Nuan asks, grandfather will definitely agree."

"What does Second Sister want to buy?" Lu Mingyu asked curiously, begging grandfather is indeed a trivial matter, the reason is just as Second Sister said.

"New Year's goods." Lu Huaiyu spoke eloquently, "The Chinese New Year is coming, and if the elders give us gifts, we have to express it, right?"

Lu Jinyu smiled without saying a word.

Lu Mingyu suddenly thought of one thing, she promised to give Chu Xing a thank you gift, why not just go out tomorrow and pick one for him?
What can I give you?
You have to use your heart to let Chu Xing feel her sincerity, but you can't use it too much, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Lifting her head slightly, Lu Mingyu stared at the setting sun and meditated.

(End of this chapter)