Linglong

Chapter 113

Uncle Yu's face darkened.

Erye Yu clicked his tongue, "Which family is it a relative? They came so quickly."

The reputation of Xishan Academy is indeed great, and it is indeed a good thing that Yu Chang and Yu Yan can study there, but it is obviously exaggerated to give gifts for this solemnity, not to mention that the speed is so fast, which is even more unusual.

The maid said respectfully: "It's not a relative of any family, but Wang Changshi of Zhou Palace."

Second Master Yu frowned, "Wang Changshi?"

The Yu family and Wang Changshi were strangers to each other and had no friendship at all. Naturally, Wang Changshi was not the one who came to send the gift himself, but on behalf of King Zhou.

Second Master Yu took a sneak peek and saw that Uncle Yu's complexion was very bad, he felt sympathy for him in his heart, and hurriedly volunteered, "I'll entertain Mr. Chang Shi." Seeing that Uncle Yu nodded, he went out to entertain the guests.

"Wang Xiaosan, you really know how to make trouble." Seeing that Uncle Yu was very unhappy, Linglong secretly blamed King Zhou in her heart.

"Elder brother and second brother will be students of the academy in the future. You must use good brushes, ink, paper and inkstones. I have two knives of Ningshuang rice paper and I have been reluctant to use it. I will give it to the two brothers. I wish the two brothers their studies. Success." Linglong said with a smile.

Congealed cream is the top grade of rice paper. Its skin is like a film, firm and clean like jade, thin and smooth, and expensive.Not only that, but it is also rare, a precious thing that can be met but not sought after.

Yu Yan smiled humbly, "Ningshuang is really particular about it, I just keep it for myself, why don't I give it to my brothers? I find it easy to use ordinary rice paper."

Linglong pouted at Yu Chang, "Second brother, you may not need it, but eldest brother does."

"Why?" Yu Yan was puzzled.

Yu Chang tried to calm down, but his face turned red before he knew it.

When Uncle Yu saw the innocent appearance of his eldest son, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, and his eyes gradually softened.

Qiao also pursed her lips and smiled, "How can you write good characters without good ink? Ziming, Mianzhi, I still have a few ingots of Huizhou ink, and I will give it to you as a congratulatory gift."

Yu Yan was very happy, "Is there so many benefits in the last school? It's really unexpected." Very lively, he begged the old lady Yu, Uncle Yu and others, "Does grandma have it? Daddy, do you have it? If so, please Let’s give it together, I will never refuse anyone.” Everyone laughed.

Mrs. Yu cheerfully ordered people to take out two lake pens with Xiangfei bamboo pen holders. Uncle Yu gave each of them brand-new Duan inkstones. Thank you one by one, and said modestly: "Grandmother, parents and adults all have rewards. If Ziming doesn't feel at ease studying, he really can't live up to the expectations of his elders."

"Don't!" Linglong hurriedly said: "Brother, there are more important things than studying, you must not put the cart before the horse!"

Laugh out loud.

Some people know the inside story, some don't, but whether they know the inside story or not, they all find Linglong's words very pleasant.

Yu Yan humbly asked, "Little sister, what is more important than reading?"

Linglong proudly told him, "Second brother, your health is the most important thing, you know? Taking care of yourself is more important than studying." While talking, she mischievously rolled her eyes at Yu Yu.

"So that's the case." Yu Yan suddenly realized.

Old lady Yu and the others couldn't help laughing again, laughing until Yu Yan couldn't figure it out.

Mrs. Guan knew that Second Master Yu loved his two nephews very much, so after thinking about it, he said with a smile, "Ziming, Mianzhi, your second uncle always likes to collect some clever and interesting gadgets, there are a few things to look at in the study Things that pass by. The two of you go over and choose some other day, and take whichever you like."

Yu Chang and Yu Yan thanked each other politely.

Jingjia took a look at the outfits of the two cousins, and asked, "Are you wearing blue shirts in the academy? I'll embroider two purses with gourd patterns in sapphire blue for you to wear in school." Jingxi smiled, "Brother Second brother, can I make some fan covers? I will put them on your fans." Both Yu Chang and Yu Yan said that they were unhappy, "Thank you, thank you."

Yu Yan asked Yu Chang to discuss in a serious manner, "Brother, we have already searched around, and only grandfather and his old man are left. Let's go to Jinshizhai and ask the old man for a gift!" Everyone felt happy, and the old lady Yu pointed Looking at Yu Yan, his smile softened.

Only Linglong snorted, "I don't even need to guess, my grandfather must have rewarded you with a huge bronze tripod! Second brother, can you move it?"

"Pfft——" Uncle Yu picked up the tea bowl to moisten his throat, but after hearing Linglong's words, he spouted tea.

Qiao Shi took Linglong's arm and couldn't straighten up laughing.

Isn't that right, according to the old man's temper, that temper, Yu Yan asked him for a gift, he would really do it!
Erye Yu had entertained Wang Changshi, sent Wang Changshi away, thought for a while, and went to Jinshizhai to beat the old man, "Father, the king of Zhou sent his palace chief Shi to give a congratulatory gift. I see that the elder brother's face is very uncomfortable. Alright, Bao Buqi will let me return the congratulatory gift intact, and you can say something to him, okay?"

Old Mrs. Yu didn't raise his head, and asked impatiently, "What gift? If it's not a year or festival, what gift should you give?"

Second Master Yu accompanied him with a smile, "Father, Ziming and Mianzhi were admitted to Xishan Academy. This is a good thing. It's gratifying, isn't it?"

Old Master Yu turned his head and looked at him blankly, "Did you pass the exam?"

"I passed the exam." Second Master Yu nodded inexplicably.

Old Master Yu had a childlike smile on his face.

But after a while, he lowered his face again and frowned.

Erye Yu was worried, "Father, what's wrong with you? You laugh for a while, and do it for a while. Are you happy or unhappy?"

Old Mrs. Yu was sullen, "Old He should be able to see Zi Ming. How can I be unhappy if my granddaughter-in-law has settled down? But Lao He's granddaughter is only thirteen, and it will take at least three years before she can enter the house."

"So that's what you did for it." Second Master Yu collapsed on a chair beside him.

You are smiling and frowning at the same time, which scares me quite a bit, but I love you... I really admire you.

Second Master Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and persuaded Old Master Yu to go back to the inner house.

The father and son were still in the yard when they heard bursts of laughter coming from the hall. After entering, everyone laughed even harder.

Linglong came over to greet her grandfather with a smile, and asked him courteously, "Elder Brother and Second Brother searched around and begged for a lot of good things, and now you are the only old man left! Grandfather, what special gift do you want to give to Eldest Brother and Second Brother?" ?”

Old Master Yu smiled and said, "Ziming and Mianzhi stand out among the many students, so grandfather can't be stingy! Ziming, Mianzhi, Jinshizhai's biggest and heaviest square tripod and round tripod, you two have one!"

Everyone was laughing up and down.

Linglong's guess was really right, the old master really gave the tripod, and it was the largest and heaviest!

"But there is one thing, you have to move it yourself." Old Master Yu added calmly.

Everyone laughed more happily.

How could such heavy bronze tripods, Yu Chang and Yu Yan, be able to move them?The congratulatory gift from the old lady is really unique.

Amidst the laughter, the old man called Uncle Yu to his side and confessed a few words.Uncle Yu was silent for a moment, then said respectfully, "Yes, Father."

Zheng Shi and Qiao Sirou also came to congratulate.

Of course, Mrs. Qiao was happy to see her sister-in-law and sister, and she smiled sweetly, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, Ziming and Mian just went to school, and it's not a big deal. I'm sorry to disturb you because of this."

Mrs. Zheng is a sister-in-law, and there is no limit to how close she can be to her sister-in-law. She just smiled and said: "It's the right thing between close relatives." I was shocked, isn't it a big deal? Little sister, stop being modest."

Qiao's moon-like face was covered with a trace of worry, "Sister-in-law, big sister, it's really annoying to mention this. Long'er's father is indifferent and hates officialdom, and he doesn't look good when he mentions King Zhou."

Zheng Shi and Qiao Sirou looked at each other.

Qiao Sirou softly persuaded: "Little sister, neither my sister-in-law nor my daughter-in-law, nor Ah Jun, just to chat with you. Little sister, we all know the temperament of brother-in-law Yes, but there is really nothing wrong with the King of Zhou. Leaving aside his status, he is a rare man. He is the only one out of a hundred thousand or a million men. Quite, how does it match?"

Mrs. Zheng also persuaded, "If it is said that King Zhou was born with a big belly, or was extravagant and unrestrained, then he is the prince. We also avoid it, and we are not willing to marry our daughter to him. But he is not, he is He is an all-rounder in civil and military affairs, and there is no favorite in the palace, he is the best candidate for the son-in-law of the east bed. Little sister, I was worried before, Linglong is so smart, what kind of man is worthy of her? Only the king of Zhou."

Qiao's face was apologetic, "Sister-in-law, sister, what you said is very reasonable, but Long'er's father is very stubborn and doesn't listen to people's persuasion. He looks very easy-going, but in fact he has a stubborn temper. Once he decides something Things, even eight cows can’t pull them back.”

Qiao Sirou sighed, "Little sister, have you thought about it? If His Majesty orders the family to come to the Yu family to propose marriage, how will the Yu family respond?"

Parents, of course, are in charge of the marriage of children.Even if the emperor's son wants to marry a daughter-in-law, he still has to propose to the bride's family.But the problem is, if the emperor really sent someone to the door, how many families would say "no" and reject the royal marriage proposal.

Really refused, what are the consequences.

Qiao Shi was just naive, not stupid. Hearing Qiao Sirou's question, she couldn't help being stunned.

That's right, if His Majesty really sends a matchmaker, can the Yu family refuse directly?

Qiao Shi was troubled, resting her chin with her hands.

She was very beautiful, with two slender hands holding her fragrant cheeks, she was infinitely soft and beautiful.

Qiao Sirou smiled, "Little sister, there is nothing to worry about, who made you so beautiful, and Linglong followed you?"

Mrs. Zheng was a little puzzled, "Elder sister, younger sister, you two were born from the same mother, but the difference in appearance is huge."

Qiao Sirou is open-minded and open-minded, and she is eloquent when she hears the words, "Little sister, you are still worried, sisters of the same father and mother, I am just a middle-of-the-road person, but you are beautiful and beautiful, I am not jealous of you, What are you worrying about?"

Qiao Shi smiled embarrassedly.

Qiao Sirou smiled, "Tomorrow, I have to go back to Qiao's Lane and ask our old father why my little sister and I look so different." Qiao was moved, "Speaking of which, I haven't been back to Qiao's Lane for a while. , I miss my father very much. Ziming and Mianzhi will go to school in the future, and they can only go home once a month. Before going to school, they should visit their grandfather."

Zheng raised her fingers calmly, "The eldest sister has five members, and the younger sister also has five members. Well, there will be ten more guests in Qiao's Lane tomorrow, so I have to measure the rice in advance, so I can entertain them. "

Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou smiled, "Okay, sister-in-law is ready tomorrow, we two sisters are a family of five, and we will go to the house tomorrow to disturb you."

The next day, the two sisters, Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou, went back to Qiao's Lane to visit their old father.

Grandpa Qiao is over 70 years old, and his body is not strong. Usually, his children and grandchildren only dare to say good things in front of him, and they are not allowed to mention bad things—sometimes they dare not mention good things because he is old. Now, I can't bear to be overjoyed—when in front of Mrs. Qiao, I usually only talk about trivial matters.

No one dared to mention all kinds of things that King Zhou had done to Linglong in front of Mrs. Qiao.

After all, with a family background like the Yu family, Linglong and Zhou Wang did not match in terms of identity. If something happened in the future, who would explain it to the old man?No one dared to mention this matter.

The gray-haired old man Qiao saw his two daughters, son-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, and grandson-in-law, smiling lovingly, with a look of relief on his face.

Yu Yan showed off to him excitedly, "Grandfather, I'm going to the academy to study!"

Linglong clapped her hands, "Hurry up, we've already searched all over our house, even my grandfather wanted a Fang Ding and a Yuan Ding, and my grandfather must not let it go here. Second brother, pick the expensive ones!"

Her words were humorous, and her expression was even more lifelike, making everyone laugh heartily.

Mrs. Qiao smiled, and ordered people to fetch pens, ink, paper and inkstones, brush washers, armrests, inkstone screens, pen holders, etc., "My grandson is going to school. This is a serious matter, and we must reward it well." Heaps were given to Yu Chang and Yu Yan respectively.

(End of this chapter)