Linglong

Chapter 47

Song Changqing was a little embarrassed by what she said.

Yu Chang really wanted to pretend to be calm and composed, but seeing Linglong sizing up his cousin with a very expert gaze, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and his eyes filled with a smile.

Sister, you are very busy today.

Song Changchun straightened his clothes, and asked solemnly, "Little cousin, what do you think of Second Cousin's attire? Is it suitable?"

Linglong still stared at Song Changqing, "Second Cousin, it doesn't matter what you wear."

Yu Yanle stumbled, "Second cousin, you are just like me, my sister doesn't care about it!" Song Changchun couldn't help but wondered, "Why? Mianzhi, can you and I offend my little cousin?" Why do we ignore it when we look at it for the eldest brother and Ziming?Same brothers, different treatment.

Yu Yan was only 12 years old, naughty, winking at Song Changchun, "Second cousin, I am too young, I don't need it for the time being. You probably don't need it for the time being either." He stretched out his hand and pushed Linglong, " Sister, are you right?" With a cheerful smile on his face.

He must have found this very amusing.

Linglong straightened her face, and said crisply: "Before I went out, I worried about my eldest brother, and here I worry about my eldest cousin. How many pairs of eyes and hands do I have? Is this not enough for me? Second cousin, second cousin Brother, you two should line up first, maybe next time it will be your turn."

Linglong nonsense is always very funny when she talks about it, her brother and cousin were amused by her crisp complaints.

When they went out to walk up the mountain, Song Changchun asked Linglong considerately, "Little cousin, cousin specially brought a few strong servants to carry you up..." Linglong quickly waved her hands, "No, no, second cousin Brother, it’s so easy to come out for a stroll, I don’t want to sit up and down in the sedan chair, I want to go by myself!”

Yu Yan took it for granted, "That's right, it's so interesting to walk up by yourself. Sitting in a sedan chair and being carried up, that's the old man and the old lady..." At this point, he suddenly realized that the old man Yu and Mr. Qiao He didn't sit in a sedan chair either, and was walking slowly up the mountain along the stone steps accompanied by his son, son-in-law and others.

"Look, grandfather and grandfather both left by themselves." Yu Yan hurriedly pointed it out to his cousin.

"It's better for the elderly to exercise their muscles and bones." Linglong nodded in agreement.

Because what she said was very old-fashioned, it caused a lot of ridicule.

Qiao's body was weak, and she had to sit in a sedan chair after walking a few steps, so she ordered someone to call Linglong, but Linglong was reluctant to go there, "I'd like to take a few steps." Seeing that she was determined, and that there were brothers and cousins ​​by her side, Qiao's Also up to her.

The mountain is not high, but after Linglong walked up it, she broke out in a thin sweat.

When you go up the mountain, you will find the gate of Qingquan Temple in front of you. Looking into the temple, you can see that the temple is deep and quiet and solemn everywhere.But the scenery outside the temple is excellent, with verdant green fields, mountain flowers blooming, and vitality everywhere. "It's really a good outdoor activity." Linglong stood in front of the mountain gate, breathing the fresh air, feeling happy.Going to the temple to pay homage to the Buddha, and climbing the mountain to see the scenery by the way, can exercise the muscles and bones, and also nourish the temperament, which is really excellent.Well, if you are lucky, you may have a beautiful encounter and a happy marriage.

Old Master Yu and Old Master Qiao paid their respects in the hall and went to find the abbot to play chess. Uncle Yu and others all followed.

Mrs. Yu and others were listening to the master's lecture in the dharma hall. The female relatives of the Chongshan Hou Mansion and the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion also arrived shortly after.Chinese monks preached scriptures, and Western priests preached. In fact, they were all very wonderful speeches. Linglong was very interested in listening to them.However, she was too young to sit for a long time, and it was really uncomfortable to sit on the futon for a long time. She glanced around and saw that everyone was very focused and no one cared about her, so she stood up quietly and slipped out without a sound.

There are white magnolia and purple magnolia planted on the side of the road, which are several meters high and full of fragrance.The white magnolia is pure white without any blemishes. The flowers are full and the petals spread out in all directions. The white light is dazzling and the tree is full of crystals.Linglong stood under the tree admiring the flowers, feeling much more relaxed.

The two girls followed silently.

Linglong took a look, it was Tang Xiaoming and Tang Xiaohong sisters.

"That's right, very conscientious." Linglong looked at the two sisters with a smile, and there was a lot of admiration in her eyes.

Soon two more came over, Xiao Hua and Xiao Han.The two of them followed Linglong to the Dharma hall to listen to scriptures, but when they saw Linglong coming out, they stopped listening and followed to see the flowers.

"I am alone, with four bodyguards!" Linglong was very proud.

"I heard that there is a clear spring on the mountain, and the spring water is very sweet." Linglong wanted to see the spring water.

"I don't dare to take you there." Xiao Hua rejected her mercilessly, "At this moment, the old ladies and wives are listening to scriptures, it's nothing to accompany you here to look at the flowers, anyway, they can see you as soon as they go out .If it is far away from here, how to make it."

Xiao Han was more straightforward than her sister, "Yes, no."

Tang Xiaoming and Tang Xiaohong stood respectfully with their hands down, they didn't speak if Linglong didn't ask them.

"Well, I have four bodyguards, but two don't listen to me, and two don't speak." Linglong was a little complacent just now, but at this moment, she felt like "I finally understand my real situation". Feel.

Alas, it is still far from majestic.

Fortunately, the lecture ended not long after. Mrs. Yu, Qiao Sirou, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Wen and others came out one after another. Mrs. Qiao was a little flustered when she came out of the Dharma hall. Seeing Linglong standing beside the magnolia flower, she couldn't help but blame. "Daughter, so you are here, and you didn't tell mother when you came out." Linglong giggled, "I've been sitting for a long time, my legs are tired." With a fawning smile, she stretched out her finger to her calf, Qiao Shi's slight dissatisfaction immediately She became distressed, "That's right, a child's family, how can they stand sitting for a long time." His face became gentle, whiter and more beautiful than the crystal white magnolia on the branch.

Hu Shaofen, the fourth miss of the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion, has sharp eyes and ears. She saw this scene in her eyes, pursed her lips and smiled, and whispered to the fifth miss, Hu Shaolian, "I have seen a few families who spoiled girls when I was in Beijing, but with This Mrs. Qiao is nothing compared to her." Hu Shaolian is a girl with an oval face and a soft appearance, and she said indifferently: "I am a bit spoiled. However, the Yu family does not socialize in the officialdom, and the girl is more delicate. It's nothing." Hu Shaofen smiled and didn't say anything else.

There are not many young girls in this group of people, and they all stand in one place.Sisters Xu Chuanxing and Xu Chuanjie from the Xu family, sisters Jing Jia and Jing Xi from the Yu family, Su Shengchun from the Su family, and Zu Jiying from the ancestral family are all not far away.Some of them listened to the conversation between Hu Shaofen and Hu Shaolian, and even if they didn't listen, they could still make guesses——Linglong and Qiao Shi are both open and aboveboard, and they speak and act without concealment. It is obvious.

Xu Chuanjie and the Hu sisters were very close, so they couldn't help smiling.This little sister of the Yu family is a bit strange, you say she is ignorant, but in fact she speaks very clearly, it can be called insight into the world; you say she is sensible, no, she listens to the scriptures with her elders , Tired of sitting, impatient, slipped out to look at the flowers by himself.Alas, he was still a child after all.

Jing Jia had a dignified face, pretending she didn't see what Linglong did; Jingxi bit her lip, complaining to Linglong, "Third Sister, it's okay to be a bit looser at home, can't you be patient for a while when you go out now?"There are also relatives from Qiao's Lane and the female relatives of the two Houfus who are traveling with us. There are many nobles, and they all look at us.Third sister, even if it's not for yourself, you should be more cautious in your words and deeds for the sake of the Yu family and the sisters.

Su Shengchun was very envious of Linglong, and really wanted to discuss it with her mother, Yu Wenhui, "Can you spoil me like this?" Zu Jiying looked at her with red eyes, and lowered her head, this child with a mother is different, Yu Wenhui The family is not as good as the ancestor's family, there is not even a man who is an official, but the little girl of the Yu family is used to this.If my mother is still here... how can I...

She felt infinitely miserable.

Mrs. Qiao took Linglong's little hand and walked over with a smile. Linglong said hello to everyone, "This is called Qingquan Temple. There is a clear spring outside the temple. The spring water is sweet, and the water outside does not have that smell. Let's go to the spring to play." Okay? You can order someone to boil spring water and make tea." Su Shengchun hurriedly asked: "Little cousin, when we discussed last time, we had to bring pine charcoal and a stove by ourselves, did you bring them all?" Linglong was very modest, "Stove, Pine charcoal, tea sets, snacks, etc. are all available. Cousin, tea is your favorite Dahongpao."

The color of Dahongpao is green-brown and fresh, and the brewed tea soup has bright orange-yellow color, and the leaves are red and green, which has a special aesthetic feeling of "green leaves with red borders".What's more rare is that the fragrance is strong, high and long-lasting, and the fragrance stays on the teeth and cheeks after drinking.When Su Shengchun heard that there was clear spring water, and that Dahongpao could be boiled by the spring, his cheeks were flushed with joy, "Little cousin, what are you waiting for? Let's go!" He took Linglong's hand, wishing he could run immediately. Towards the spring.

Mrs. Yu, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Wen and others were going to rest in the wing room. When they heard that the girls wanted to boil water and tea by the spring, they all laughed. , don’t quarrel, don’t get angry, and don’t fall into the water.” Knowing that it’s not easy for the girl to go out, she agreed.

Linglong and the others thanked each other with smiles, each brought a maid, and was led to the spring by a wise guest from the temple.Qiao Shi was still not at ease, "Daughter, mother will go with you, okay?" Linglong refused, "I have four bodyguards, please go back quickly, come back." Urging Qiao Shi to go back.Qiao Shi smiled, "Miss Tang and Miss Xiao, aren't there four bodyguards?" She went back very tactfully, she didn't have to follow Linglong.

The clear spring water gurgles through the mountains, jingling like a song.When the girls arrived here, their eyes lit up.

There are clean stone tables and chairs by the spring, and Linglong warmly greets everyone like her master, "Sit whatever you want, please sit whatever you want", and directs the maid to put down the small red clay stove, burn pine charcoal, and fetch clear spring water from the upper reaches, Burn it in the pot.

The tea sets that Linglong brings are very particular, all sky blue Ru kiln teapots and cups, pure and moist, soft and delicate.

"Big cousin, I really worked so hard for you to marry a good wife." Linglong watched the maids set up the tea cups one by one, and touched her chin.

Among these girls, Linglong is the youngest, but she is the busiest.Xu Chuanjie watched Linglong distribute them one by one, and the maids took water, boiled water, and made tea in an orderly manner, which was both funny and touching.She is the youngest, but she is the one who worries the most. What's the reason?
Jing Jia, Jing Xi, Su Shengchun and others squatted down to play in the water, and Hu Shaofen dragged Hu Shaolian over, asking curiously, "Is the water cold?" The three raised their heads and laughed, "It's a little cold, but it's fun." The sisters of the Hu family I have never played with spring water in the mountains, so I squatted down and stretched my slender hands into the water.

"It's so cold." There was a burst of exclamation.

There were bursts of laughter by the spring water.

Zu Jiying also went to join in the fun, "Really?" A trace of disgust flashed in Hu Shaofen's eyes, and she moved aside calmly, as if avoiding Zu Jiying.Zu Jiying didn't know whether he was slow or didn't see it, but he squatted down with joy on his face and started playing like everyone else.

When the tea was ready, everyone drank the mellow Dahongpao and tasted the delicate and delicious dim sum, all of them were full of praise for Linglong, "You are the one who thinks the most, little sister, thanks to you, today's We can drink such good tea."

Linglong giggled, "I'm planning to have a few flower urns, and I'll bring back a jar of spring water for each of my sisters, okay?"

Everyone smiled and thanked.

Taking advantage of the time when everyone was playing around by the water, Linglong pulled Xu Chuanjie to the small pavilion next to her, "Sister Xu, all of this today was all my cousin's idea. He just wanted a certain lady to have Half a day of joyful time." Pointing to a blue-clothed boy below.

It was far away, and Xu Chuanjie couldn't see the face of the blue-clothed boy clearly. He could only see him standing upright against the wind, majestic and upright.

Probably seeing Linglong pointing at him, he bowed politely, as if to say hello.

Xu Chuanjie hesitated for a moment, then also bowed.

(End of this chapter)