Linglong

Chapter 20

Qiao Sirou's mood was a bit bleak, but she was refreshed after hearing Linglong's very straightforward and ruthless child's words, "Even a child can see it so clearly, I am already middle-aged, and even this Don't you understand the reason?"

"Benefits." Qiao Sirou was thoughtful.

Linglong smiled obediently, "If you don't talk about love, of course you only talk about profit, isn't your aunt right?"

Qiao Sirou and Song Yong were also a loving couple back then, but things have changed since then, things have changed, and it is impossible to get back the feelings they had back then.Since the affection is weak, then seize the interests, the interests are long-lasting, and the interests are more reliable than feelings.

In Qiao Sirou's eyes, Linglong is still a snowball-like child, but her words are simple and direct with a bit of ability that is not commensurate with her age. Qiao Sirou couldn't help stretching out her hands to pinch Linglong's white and tender face, " Why are you so smart? Long'er, you are not like your sister's daughter, but rather my own."

Qiao Shi is the youngest daughter, with a delicate body. She has been ignorant of world affairs since she was a child, and she is innocent.Even after marrying into the Yu family, her eldest son and daughter-in-law didn't care about anything, and it was Guan's youngest son and daughter-in-law who worked hard inside and out.It was unexpected for a mother like Qiao Shi to have a daughter like Linglong.

Linglong giggled and asked attentively, "Auntie, isn't Lingmei not smart enough?" Her expression was very mischievous.Qiao Sirou was amused by her, "Naturally she is smart, but it's different from Longer's. My younger sister is very smart at reading, playing piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and writing, she is proficient in all elegant things, housework Things are sloppy, and human relations are even more ineffective.”

Linglong is the intelligence of the world, and Qiao's is the wisdom of the world; Linglong's intelligence lies in practicality, and Qiao's intelligence lies in beauty.The mother and daughter are very different.

Yu Wenhui invited Qiao Sirou as the host and guest today, seeing that Qiao Sirou wanted to have a private conversation with Linglong, she naturally felt inconvenient to disturb her.Guessing that the two of them were talking about the same thing, she brought Qiao Shi over and chatted, "Shengchun and Linglong have always been good friends, and today the two sisters can be companions. It's a pity that Jingjia and Jingxi didn't come. No, it's more lively."

Su Youting is the youngest son in the family, and his two elder brothers are much older than him. Yu's daughter Nianchun and Sun's daughter Youchun have already left the court, and the only girl in the Su family is Shengchun.Shengchun is the only one who can accompany Linglong in the flower hall.Yu Wenhui, like old lady Yu, prefers Jingjia and Jingxi. Seeing that the two nieces are not here, she really misses them.

Linglongyanran said, "The eldest sister wants to help my aunt with housekeeping, and the second sister wants to accompany grandma. They are all doing serious things."

Thinking of Jingjia and Jingxi, Linglong couldn't help but feel dark joy in her heart.In fact, if the two of them really wanted to come together, how could Old Madam Yu and Mrs. Guan be willing to stop them?I wish the two of them would go out for a walk and relax.It's because they don't like to come.

Like the Yu family, most of the relatives of the Yu family belonged to the old local family. It is not to mention cooking oil with flowers and brocade fire, but the family background is also well-off.The Qiao family is obviously different from other families because of Qiao Siqi's early career and success as an official, and now he is a third-rank official, and Qiao Sirou married into the Heqinghou's residence.Jing Jia is a bit arrogant, and Jing Xi is even more aggressive, knowing that this banquet is mainly for Qiao Sirou, so she doesn't like to take advantage of it.

"If it were me, it wouldn't be the case." Linglong thought with a smile: "If it were me, as long as I want to go out for a walk and relax, I don't care who I am, I will go without hesitation."

Linglong was very homely in her previous life, and that was because she could surf the Internet.In this era of no Internet, no movies and television, no magazines, and very little entertainment, staying at home, isn't that isolated from the world?Not good, big bad.

Yu Wenhui said with a smile: "Sister Qiao, I feel really honored to have you here today, but it's a pity that my sister-in-law didn't come, so we can't do our best to be a landlord. I'll post another day, please be sure to invite Hefu to come." Su Youting Today I specially prepared to entertain guests at home, but Song Yong didn't come, so he was a little disappointed.

Qiao Sirou smiled, "Sister, we are relatives of our own family, so we don't talk about such politeness. To tell you the truth, my husband was ordered to suppress bandits when he came to Shuntian Mansion. He has to be busy for a while, so he can't get away. When will these The bandits are almost wiped out, so he will be free."

Linglong mischievously winked at Qiao Sirou, and the aunt and nephew smiled knowingly.How can it be easy to wipe out bandits?Let Song Yong go.He is not needed for entertainment between relatives.If you don't smooth out the mess in Heqinghou's mansion, Song Yong can't pretend to be the son-in-law of the Qiao family.

Yu Wenhui felt it was a pity, but thinking about it carefully, Song Yong would have a long time to serve in Shuntian Mansion.Such relatives, still worried about not being able to make friends?Just let go of the happy things, talk and laugh with Qiao Sirou, talking and laughing with Yanyan.

The gongs and drums are clear, the sheng pipes are melodious, Linglong listens to the opera, and jokes with Shengchun from time to time, enjoying herself.

Su Youting came here in a hurry, and Yu Wenhui couldn't help but blame, "You don't accompany your two nephews, what are you doing here?" Su Youting should be accompanying Song Changqing and Song Changchun brothers in the outer courtyard at this moment However, although those two are juniors, they are also guests.

Su Youting forced a smile, "I must be in a hurry." He bowed his hands to Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Sirou, "Sister-in-law, Sister Qiao, just now an old servant came to Qiao's Lane, he looked a little flustered, he said Brother Qiao in the capital The letter came, and the old man burst into tears after reading it..."

"What?" Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou exclaimed in unison, and stood up in panic.

The eldest brother wrote a letter, and my father burst into tears after reading it... What will happen to the eldest brother?What will happen?

Qiao Sirou made a decisive decision, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He had to go back to Qiao's Lane immediately to see what was going on.

Su Youting comforted: "Sister, don't worry. The two nephews are worried about the old man and have already gone back. They are riding fast horses, and they may have arrived home by now."

Qiaoshi shed crystal tears, "Long'er, hurry up, go to grandfather's house with mother." Linglong obediently accompanied her, "Mother, please don't cry, as far as I can see, uncle will be fine." , my grandfather cried because he shed tears of joy!"

In fact, how does Linglong know why Mrs. Qiao is crying?But Qiao Shi is a sick beauty, and her body has never been strong. Linglong was worried that she would be hurt by her shortness of breath, so she blurted out these words without thinking.

Coax her for a while before talking.

Qiao's eyes were full of tears, but after hearing Linglong's words, surprise appeared on her moon-like bright and beautiful face, "Long'er, is it true?" Linglong nodded calmly without hesitation, "Really?" Yes. Mother, uncle must be fine, grandfather is crying with joy!"

Yu Wenhui's sisters-in-law Yu Shi and Sun Shi originally wanted to keep guests warmly, but after hearing Su Youting's words, they also knew that this was not the time to be polite, so they hurriedly comforted Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou, "People who do good deeds will definitely not If there is a disaster, it must be a good thing. Just don't worry." Qiao Sirou thanked and ordered people to prepare the carriages and horses, but Qiao Shi smiled with tears, "My Long'er said the same thing. The two sisters-in-law, it must be my elder brother. When the good news came back, my father wept with joy."

Qiao Sirou was about to leave when Song Changchun rushed over, sweating profusely, "Mother, Auntie, I was afraid you two would be in a hurry, so I hurried over here! It's okay, my grandfather burst into tears because, because... "He ran too fast, his stomach hurt, and he couldn't help but bend over.

Qiao Sirou stamped her feet anxiously, "Why on earth, you kid should tell me quickly."

Song Changchun gasped for a moment, raised his head and smiled and said, "Uncle has been appointed Governor of the Shuntian Prefecture, and will be here soon. Mother, aunt, and grandfather are so happy..."

Dare to feel that way!Qiao Sirou lost her strength and sat on the chair.

Qiao Shi was different from her, and said with a smile, "I'm still smart, Long'er, just now I asserted that my grandfather was crying with joy! Sure enough, my father is happy." Holding Linglong's little hand, she patted it with a smile, feeling proud extraordinary.

So many adults are panicking, but Long'er is calm and composed!
My Long'er is really smart.

Yu Wenhui and Su Youting came back to their senses after a while, and hurriedly expressed their congratulations to Qiao Shi and Qiao Siju, "Sister-in-law, sister, I am so happy! One is that Brother Qiao has been promoted, and the other is that your brother and sister are reunited. It is really great." Congratulations!" Mrs. Yu and Mrs. Sun were also very happy for the Qiao family, "No wonder the old man burst into tears, no wonder. Think about it carefully, how many years have we not seen each other?"

Everyone's worries are gone, and their worries are gone, and everyone is smiling.

Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou couldn't stay still, and wanted to leave, "My father is getting old, it's not good to be sad, and I'm afraid he won't be able to bear the great joy. We have to go back and see." send it out.Qiao Sirou has always been a considerate person, and apologized to Mrs Yu, Mrs Sun, and Yu Wenhui, "It stands to reason that I should bid farewell to the old lady..." Mrs Yu hurriedly said, "We are close relatives, so stop talking politely." Send it to the second gate, look Qiao Shi, Qiao Sirou, Linglong, Song Changchun and others boarded the sedan chair.

"Shuntian Fu Yin." Yu Wenhui and Su Youting exchanged glances, and there was a lot of joy in the eyes.

Qiao Siqi has always been an official, but he is an official in the capital and he is an official in Shuntian Mansion, for the Yu family and the Su family, there is a big difference.

Both husband and wife are happy to have a rich relative.

Linglong got into the same car with Qiao Shi and Qiao Sirou, and asked curiously: "Can a local be an official here? I thought everyone was avoiding suspicion."

In this era, there is also a suspicion avoidance system, and locals are not allowed to be local officials.

Qiao Sirou's mood was much calmer now, and she said with a smile: "In the past, of course it was not allowed. But now that Shuntian Mansion is Beijing, it is fine."

Local people are not allowed to be local officials, but Beijing officials are not included in this list.There are still differences between Beijing and the capital city, but they are also different from ordinary places.Therefore, Qiao Siqi can serve as Shuntian Governor.

"So that's how it is." Linglong acted like she had suddenly realized.

The innocent child's face, the demeanor of a little adult, looks very cute.

(End of this chapter)