Shao family has a daughter

Chapter 20
Xianhui didn't know about Rong's plot, so he stood still for the time being.

Anyway, the maids and servants have already obtained their contracts of prostitution, and they only won a round, so they have to restrain themselves for the time being.

As for Shen and Shao Jingye, who have been busy these days, they finally have some clues. They have found two more suitable families, and they are planning to make an engagement to Minghui, who is sister Zhan.Because when it came to Ming Hui's marriage, she was ashamed and hid in her room.Instead, taking advantage of her youth and thick skin, Xian Hui leaned forward and asked, "Which two are they?"

Shao Jingye said: "One surnamed Liang is the only son of the owner of the Guixiangfang rice shop. Besides his parents, he also has three older sisters who are already married. Their family resources are quite rich. After Ming Hui married, he didn't have to compete with his sisters-in-law. You don’t have to worry about wearing clothes, I think this one is not bad.”

Xian Hui was dissatisfied.

No, no, my sister has to marry her brother-in-law Song Wenting.

"The other one's surname is Song." Shao Jingye said again: "Coincidentally speaking, it's a friend of the man whose robe was pulled by our carriage last time. The population in the family is simple, with only one widowed mother, but he is a little older, 24 years old this year."

Shen asked, "Have you ever been married before?"

"Of course not." Shao Jingye replied, "How can I let Ming Hui do the sequel?"

Shen thought for a while, "Then he is from a poorer family, so he was delayed, so he didn't get married at this age."

"Yes." Shao Jingye nodded, "But this Song Wenting, apart from being a little older and from a poor family, is impeccable. He is tall and big, with a dignified face, polite manners, and a bright and upright personality. Reading and learning is also very good.”

Xianhui nodded involuntarily, next year in the fall, brother-in-law Song Wenting and Lu Jian will both pass the examination, and brother-in-law will be the No. 1 Jieyuan.

Shen glanced at her daughter, "Why are you nodding?"

"Uh..." Xianhui coughed dryly, "I don't think people can only be judged by their background, but their character. Besides, how good a scholar is. Maybe you can win a Juren, and later you can win a Jinshi, and you will be able to do it." Master Guan, won’t my sister become the wife of an official? I think this marriage is very good.”

Shen Shi was both angry and funny, and said angrily: "You girl, why don't you know how to be ashamed? After listening here for a long time without talking, you still think about it."

Shao Jingye also reprimanded, "Don't talk too much, go back to your room and stay."

Xianhui originally wanted to talk more about the benefits of being a scholar, but then she thought about it, her mother and elder brother had already fallen in love with her brother-in-law in the previous life, so if she said more, it might be self-defeating.So pretending to be shy, he stood up and said, "I'll go find my sister and tell her about it."

She went out, feeling a little dazed.

It seems that my sister's marriage should be the same as in her previous life, and she finally married her brother-in-law Song Wenting.But Lu Jian, why didn't he get engaged to him next spring?Instead, it was delayed until the next year?Is it because he is not in a hurry to get married?Or was it delayed by other things?I can't help but feel a little unhappy.

But after thinking about it, this life is different from the previous life.

His father insisted on sending him to the palace, even if he got engaged to Lu Jian, it's hard to say that something will happen, I'm afraid it won't work in the end.He didn't want to divorce Lu Jian after getting engaged, not only would it be difficult to end, but he also didn't want to make Lu Jian sad.

The marriage between himself and him should be discussed after the matter of Xiu Nu fell through.

Later, as soon as mother and elder brother mentioned Lu Jian, he would tell his father the news - if he hadn't planned to let him enter the palace, he would naturally not stop him.If he was determined to send himself into the palace, he would definitely not agree to this marriage, and then... it would be time for him to negotiate terms with him.

calculating? !He was the one who plotted against his own daughter first, so don't blame yourself for plotting against him as a father.

Time slipped away quietly and silently.

In the blink of an eye, the day is coming.

Although the people in the east courtyard and west courtyard don't want to meet each other, they still have to eat together for the New Year's Eve dinner.Because people on both sides were silent, only the voices of Shao Yuanheng and Shao's mother were left on the table, which was a bit embarrassing.And when the banquet was over, he was faced with an even more embarrassing question——Where did Shao Yuanheng accompany him to watch the New Year?

Shao's mother saw that her son was in trouble, and she said: "I haven't seen you for many years. Every time I think of this, I feel very bitter. This year will be better, and it can be considered that the mother and son will be together for a year."

Shao Yuanheng laughed quickly, "Yes, my son is with my mother." That is to say, he will stay in the east courtyard to watch the New Year's Eve.

Rong Shi didn't lose her temper because of this, she stood up calmly, "Old lady, master." She led her children to leave and said with a smile, "Then we will go back first."

Shao Tongyun and Shao Jingyu were also very obedient and had no objections.

Xian Hui looked a little surprised.

Rong Shi and Shao Tongyun are very capable of pretending, and it is not difficult to pretend, but Shao Jingyu is not.He is young, pampered and spoiled since childhood, and has always been straightforward and explosive, why is he so serious today?Could it be that she was told by Rong Shi long ago.

And what can make Rong Shi swallow his anger and back down a step, probably... is that she is plotting against the East Courtyard again.

——Especially plotting against the self she hates the most.

Xianhui's heart was ringing with alarm bells, but then, she lived peacefully for several days.

Until noon on the sixth day, Mother Ruan came over to speak in person, "Today is the day for the New Year's flower banquet held by Prince Qing's Mansion, and it will be over later. The master told everyone to prepare, and the carriage will be ready soon before we leave."

Shen asked: "Is the old lady going?"

Ruan's mother smiled and said: "Today, I'm not making wine for someone's birthday, or I'm just dropping by. Everyone will come back after a few words. You don't even need to eat dinner, and you will be back soon."

Shen nodded, "Well, don't bother the old lady." After Ruan's mother left, she couldn't help complaining, "Since you are going out, why didn't you say it earlier? I said it yesterday, so everyone should get ready. It's time now." I just said that it made me flustered."

Minghui also said: "Yes." Pointing to the west courtyard, "I'm afraid I'm a little angry."

"That's all." Shen didn't want to get angry at the beginning of the new year, and waved her hands, "Everyone go back and dress up, at least go out so as not to lose face to the Shao family." Seeing that the youngest daughter is still in a daze, "Go quickly, don't dawdle."

"Yes." Xian Hui stood up, sighing softly in her heart.

Both mother and elder sister guessed wrong, the Rong family didn't notify so late because of anger, most likely it was on purpose, so as to avoid someone calling sick in advance and using an excuse not to go to Prince Qing's Mansion.

At this time in the previous life, the mother was still in a cold war with her father full of resentment, not only did she not go to Brother Quan's birthday banquet, but she also did not attend this year's New Year's Flower Banquet at Prince Qing's Mansion.In this life, because of the 3 taels of silver jewelry and the contract of selling his life, the Rong family has been pushed into a hurry, and it is very likely that he plans to stage a scandal in advance.

So is it necessary to firmly refuse to go to Prince Qing's Mansion?Or... just counting?
The spring is cold and the ice and snow have not disappeared, and the Palace of Prince Qing is adorned with colorful flowers.

The reason for holding the New Year's Flower Banquet is mainly because there are too many people visiting during the New Year, and I don't want to entertain again and again.The so-called flower banquet, the time is chosen after lunch, and a few large tables are set up in the reception hall, filled with melon and fruit snacks, delicate snacks, hot tea, etc. Talk in twos and threes without interfering with each other.

Xianhui, Minghui and other ladies, like last time, were placed in the back flower hall to chat.

Because of what happened last time, Princess Xiaohe was a little embarrassed to meet Xian Hui, but in her capacity, she was not restrained, said hello, and then turned to talk to others.

On the other hand, Zhou Qiao, with a simple and bright personality, kept muttering to Xianhui, "The handkerchief you gave me last time was beautiful. My mother saw it and said it was good at embroidery, so she asked me to ask you about sewing when I was free." Woolen cloth."

Xianhui smiled lightly and said, "It's nothing, it's just that I put a little thought into the color."

She knew Zhou Qiao's temperament was impatient, telling her to twist the needle and thread was like putting a magic spell on her.As for her mother, Princess Wuyang, because she is the eldest daughter of Prince Qing's mansion, she is also a proud person with eyes above her head, and her praise for her needlework is nothing more than a quarrel.

Sure enough, Zhou Qiao went on to say: "I don't like sewing the most. It takes both my energy and my eyes, and I have no patience." She has a pair of big and round eyes, which is a little childish. He was also speechless, "Xianhui, can you make me some purses? I think the purse on your waist is not bad, and you wore it last time. Also, and... the color of your sister's purse pretty."

Xianhui smiled and said nothing.

A trace of displeasure arose in Minghui's heart.

What is a few purses?My younger sister is not a bossy girl, she asks for as many as she wants, and even orders a bunch of them, so why can't she make them all?It's too rude to speak.

Xianhui kept her composure, put her hand on her elder sister's and pinched it, then said with a smile: "Look at what you said, all my things are good? I see you, it's because you eat too much delicacies from mountains and seas, so you think Green vegetables and tofu are good, but I’m afraid I’ll throw them away after two bites.”

Zhou Qiao was overjoyed when he heard that, "Then make me a vegetable tofu."

"Okay." Xianhui cut her off, smiled and said, "I'll make you one with a green background and a white magnolia flower." I remember that she likes magnolias, so it's just a matter of coaxing her to play.

"Okay, okay!" Zhou Qiao clapped his palms and laughed, knocking the teacup on the table jingling, "I like white magnolia the most, it's fresh and beautiful, it looks good on trees, and it looks good in vases."

Princess Xiaohe frowned and said, "Why don't you be more peaceful? I heard you talking, but others couldn't hear you."

Zhou Qiao's mother was walking sideways in Prince Qing's mansion, so her temper was naturally not small, so how could she be afraid of a concubine's aunt?Furthermore, remembering that it was not a big deal last time, it was all caused by this little aunt, which prevented Xian Hui from coming down to the stage, let alone talking, and even made himself talkative, so he couldn't help sneering: "I'm not a mosquito, why do I hum? "The tone concealed sarcasm, "Could it be that pretending to be gentle is a beauty? I don't think it may be..."

Princess Xiaohe blushed slightly, and was about to refute, when someone next to her suddenly exclaimed, "...Be careful!"

A girl didn't know how to serve tea, so she missed it and splashed tea on Xian Hui's skirt.

Xianhui got up and backed away repeatedly.

Minghui said in surprise: "Oh my god! Did you burn yourself?" She hurried over to help her sister lift up the corner of her skirt.

Shao Tongyun also gathered around, "Second Sister, are you okay?" Complaining to the girl, "What's wrong..." She hesitated to speak, as if she wanted to fight the injustice, but it was inconvenient to speak in Prince Qing's Mansion.

"It's okay, it's okay." Xianhui glanced at her sister, then smiled at the ladies, "It's okay, it's just that the skirt is wet, and it's not hot."

The girl serving tea fell on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

"What's the matter? There's a lot of noise." The princess of Dajun came in from the outside like the rain in time, and after hearing Shao Tongyun's story, she immediately spat at the girl: "Idiot! You don't even know how to serve tea?! If it wasn't for today It's a good day, so let's drag it down and slap the mouth." Called the mother in charge, "Remember her first, and then send it after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month."

The mother in charge agreed, and immediately asked someone to drag the girl down.

"Hey..." Shao Tongyun frowned, and said sadly, "What should I do? Second sister's skirt is soaked through."

Princess Dajun smiled and said, "What's so difficult about it? Just change it."

"Where can I change?" Shao Tongyun sighed, "We thought we wouldn't have to stay for a long time today, and we didn't bring any dresses."

"It's okay." Princess Dajun smiled kindly and looked at Xianhui, "You are about the same height as me, but thinner. When I was young, I had a few good skirts. Later, I got lucky after having a child, and I can't wear them anymore. , I left it there for nothing. Come with me later to exchange for a good one, and you don’t have to return it, just treat it as a gift from me, and suppress your fright today.”

—Here it is, and indeed it is.

Xianhui's eyes flickered like stars, and she said shyly, "This...isn't that good?"

"What's wrong?" Princess Dajun's hair is full of pearls and emeralds today, she wears a peony bun, and wears a begonia red Ruyi pattern jacket with long sleeves. , "I think it's because you don't know me well, so you feel embarrassed, so let Tong Yun accompany you there in person."

Xianhui just behaved shyly and didn't answer.

"It's okay." Shao Tongyun smiled softly: "Second sister, I'll walk with you." Without waiting for Xianhui to answer, he reached out to Princess Dajun, "Give me the key, and let us dig through your keys." Choose the cage carefully, I don’t care, I will get a skirt if I send it over.”

"You want it too?" Princess Dajun pretended to feel distressed, and slowly took the key from her waist and gave it to her, "Here you are." Turning around, she whispered to the eldest girl again, but everyone could hear, "Show me the key." Just be careful, don't let them evacuate my house, just pick one for each person."

The maids and servants around laughed, scrupulous about the rules, and did not dare to speak out presumptuously.

The ladies had already burst out laughing.

Even Shao Tongyun, who has always been gentle and dignified, burst out laughing.

There was a complicated smile on the corner of Xianhui's mouth.

Look... how good the atmosphere is right now.

The princess of Dajun is exquisite in appearance and pleasant in speech. Not only did she condescend to let herself wear her skirt, but she also generously gave it to herself, and made everyone laugh to resolve her embarrassment.And the younger sister, Shao Tongyun, is pretty, cute, considerate, and went out of her way to accompany her there in person, as good as a real sister.

They were talking and laughing, acting at the same time, and then hiding their murderous intentions to kill others. If they hadn't relived their lives and been ruined by them, knowing their viciousness, I'm afraid they wouldn't have any defenses.

"Auntie." Zhou Qiao rubbed his stomach with a laugh, and shouted loudly: "As the saying goes, those who see one have a share, and I'm going to pick one today, and I want to pick the best one."

Princess Dajun's smile froze slightly.

Xianhui sneered, was she afraid that Zhou Qiao would make trouble in the past?I dare not answer.

"Oh, stop making trouble." Princess Dajun reacted quickly, laughed again, and said to everyone: "The girls in our mansion are full of delicate mischief all day long, but the girls from other families are better, especially Xianhui and Minghui. , gentle." He gave Shao Tongyun winks again and again, "Go ahead."

"Second Sister." Shao Tongyun stepped forward to pull her with concern, "Let's go over and change our skirts. It's winter, so don't let you catch the cold again."

Xianhui smiled.

Tsk tsk, what a beautiful sister.

Ming Hui felt that the place of life was unfamiliar, and said worriedly: "I'll go there with you."

Princess Dajun stepped forward to hold her back with a smile, very enthusiastically, "Sit down, sit down, you can't lose your precious sister." She also deliberately smiled at everyone, "If you lose it, I will pay you another sister."

pay?Can you afford it? !A cold light flashed in Xianhui's heart.

But she didn't want her sister to follow her. It's not a joke, "No need." Pretending to be afraid of being underestimated by her sister, she waved her hand, "I'm not a child, I'll change it later." The skirt will come back."

Shao Tongyun's expression was slightly relaxed, and he quickly stepped forward and took her out together.

The two of them put on capes of red feather gauze and put on hoods, and then took a shortcut through the back door.The maid of the Princess of the Great County led the way, as if she was afraid that Xianhui would be nervous, she was still joking, "The Princess of the Great County loved to dress up when she was young, and she had many rare and beautiful skirts, which were always left for nothing. Today, the two ladies carefully The choice, by the way, let us also feast our eyes on it."

Pick carefully?Xianhui sneered inwardly, she let herself spend time in the princess's room in Dajun.

That matter...you have to wait for the king of the big county to come to get it done.

Shao Tongyun smiled and said, "I want to pick the best one." Then he tugged on Xianhui affectionately, "Second Sister, tell me, how about we pick two similar ones? I'll change them later, we wear the same skirt , it looks good."

Xianhui relayed what she said in her previous life, "Yes, who made us two close sisters."

Shao Tongyun felt relieved, it seemed that this elder sister was just relying on her cleverness, and she might not be better than herself, so she said a few affectionate words to her, and she actually believed everything.So he smiled and took her arm, "Don't worry, Princess Dajun is my cousin who loves me the most. Let's choose the best dress to wear later."

(End of this chapter)