Linglong

Chapter 57

How perceptive Linglong is, she has long noticed Madam Chang's affection for her. "Is it because of Sister Xu?" She thought complacently, "Sister Xu must have praised me in front of her mother, hehe."

Linglong smiled sweetly at Xu Chuanjie. Although Xu Chuanjie was a generous girl, her face was slightly red.She took Linglong's little hand and showed her the scenery all the way, "little sister, is this sea beautiful? Later, my sister will take you to go boating, okay?" Linglong was overjoyed, "OK, I like boating very much! "

Here is the north, and there are not many opportunities to play in the water.

Entering the living room and taking a seat, Qiao Zhijun and Linglong paid a visit to Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Chang, Xu Chuanxing, Xu Chuanjie, Jin, Xu, Lin and others also paid a visit to Zheng and Qiao Sirou.Except for Linglong, these people had been in contact with each other when they were in the capital, they were no strangers to each other, and they talked and laughed freely.Mrs. Chang specially called Linglong over and asked a few words gently, "Do you usually go to school? What do you like to eat and play?"

According to common sense, Linglong and her are meeting for the first time, so they should be more cautious in their words, but Linglong saw that she was very friendly, without any airs, so she smiled at Mimi and said, "I used to go to school, but my mother thought I was weak, and going to school every day was too much." I was tired, so I stopped going to school, and only occasionally read with my father and mother. But I like everything delicious, there are too many samples, and I can’t finish it in a while. What about playing, I like boating. "

They were all very ordinary words, but her voice was clear and sweet, and what she said was like big pearls falling on a jade plate, very beautiful.

Xu Chuanjie couldn't help pursing his lips into a smile.Little sister, you are thinking about rowing.

Mrs. Chang said softly: "I like rowing. It's easy. There are big boats and small boats in the mansion, and there are also women who can swim. You can have a good time with peace of mind. Are you not in good health? But you can't tell." Looking at it She was a little puzzled about her exquisite white face that was translucent and translucent.

Qiao Sirou couldn't help laughing, "Madam Chang, you don't know, my little sister is a bit delicate, but Tian'er worried that the child is just like her, and Long'er is weak in her eyes no matter how strong her body is. It needs to be raised."

"I see." Mrs. Chang finally understood.

She grabbed Linglong's small hands and spoke softly for a while, then ordered someone to fetch a pair of watery and transparent old pit glass full of green bracelets as a meeting gift, "You are still young, with thin wrists, this is just right for you to wear." Ganqing, this bracelet is for girls, it is different from the bracelets worn by wives and wives, it is very small.Not only that, this bracelet is of high quality, as pure as colored glaze, obviously very precious.

"As expected, I didn't come here in vain." Linglong felt happy.

"It's too expensive, you won't get paid for nothing." Linglong declined politely.

Mrs. Chang smiled, "This pair of bracelets came from Bagan and was originally intended to be given to Princess Yongning. Do you know that Princess Yongning was born in the same year as you, and her wrists are naturally about the same size as yours. But Ajie wrote The letter said that I knew your lovely little sister, and Princess Yongning said that I don't need to give this bracelet to her, but take it to Shuntian Mansion and give it to you."

Imported goods?Was it intended to be given to a princess?Linglong looked at the pair of bracelets in front of her again, and found it more pleasing to the eye.

Qiao Zhijun was a little surprised when he saw that his little cousin could get such a gift.Why is Madam Chang so polite?The gift that was originally intended to be given to Princess Yongning, is now being given to the little cousin?
Xu Chuanxing and her sister-in-laws Jin, Xu, Lin and others were all watching with interest. They probably didn't expect Mrs. Chang to be so fond of Linglong.On the contrary, Mrs. Wang is still dignified and calm.

Both Zheng Shi and Qiao Sirou are humble for Linglong.Zheng said: "How can His Royal Highness give up love?" Qiao Sirou smiled and said: "I often hear people say that Princess Yongning is graceful, luxurious, virtuous and generous. Hearing Madam Chang's words, she really deserves her reputation. Although Princess Yongning is still young, she can measure her And mind, far better than ordinary people."

After a few words of modesty, Zheng Shi and Qiao Sirou ordered Linglong to accept the gift and thank Mrs. Chang.Linglong was very obedient, she smiled and bent her knees, "Thank you Madam Chang, thank you sister Xu, if you two communicate with the capital, please also thank Princess Yongning for me, because of her generosity, I have this blessing."

Qiao Zhijun blushed, and was really worried for Linglong.Little cousin, Princess Yongning heard that Sister Xu knew you, so she didn't want Mrs. Chang's gift, please ask Mrs. Chang to pass it on to you.It's just that Princess Yongning is generous by nature, she doesn't know you at all.Please ask Mrs. Chang and Sister Xu to thank the princess for you. Mrs. Chang and Sister Xu will definitely not agree to you. If you don’t agree, it’s not good, and it will embarrass others.

Qiao Zhijun was in a hurry here, but Mrs. Chang agreed softly: "I will. When I write to Princess Yongning, I will thank you for you." Qiao Zhijun was a little surprised when he heard Mrs. Chang's words, but he was also relieved , stop worrying.

The Xu family's daughters-in-law Jin, Xu, and Lin were also a little puzzled when they saw that Mrs. Chang was particularly fond of Linglong.Even though Miss Yu San is rather attractive in appearance and clever in speech, she seems to be just the daughter of a juren, right?Father has never even passed the Jinshi exam, let alone been an official for a day, so how could he treat her so well?I also thank Princess Yongning for her, one is the beloved daughter of His Majesty and the Empress, and the other is a girl from the country gentry's family, they are not next to each other at all.

Linglong blinked at Xu Chuanjie.

Xu Chuanjie understood, and said with a smile: "Auntie, Mother, the younger sisters of the Qiao family and the younger sisters of the Yu family are here for the first time. How about my daughter taking them around the house? Also, the younger sisters of the Yu family like For rowing, how about auntie and mother order someone to prepare the boat for us, okay?"

Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Chang naturally agreed, and Mrs. Chang specifically explained, "You are not allowed to take a small boat, but to take a big boat, and you are not allowed to get too close to the water, and you are not allowed to play in the water..." He said no for a long time.

"Sister Xu, Lingtang has a rivalry with my mother." Seeing Madam Chang like this, Linglong couldn't help but feel happy.

Mrs. Chang also ordered her daughters-in-law Xu and Lin to go with them. Xu and Lin naturally obeyed, and brought Xu Chuanxing, Xu Chuanjie, Qiao Zhijun and Linglong to the water's edge and boarded a big boat.

This lake is sometimes wide and sometimes narrow. There are flowers, plants and trees on the shore, and the scenery is pleasant.Xu Chuanjie enthusiastically pointed it out to Linglong, "This section is suitable for visiting in spring. Peach trees and apricot trees are planted on both sides of the bank; further on, hydrangeas, oleanders, willows, etc. are planted on both sides of the bank, which bloom in summer. There are willows in the shade; there are sweet-scented osmanthus in autumn and plum blossoms in winter. In short, as long as it does not freeze, you can go to the water to play, and there is always a scenery to see on the shore.”

"That's great." Linglong looked at it with a relaxed and happy look.

After all, it is the Hou Mansion, a luxury.I have to admit that if the military generals of this era are mixed up, the treatment is really very attractive.For a family like the Marquis of Chongshan, the mansion must be as big as dozens of Yu families. There are mountains and forests in the mansion, there are lakes, pavilions, carved beams and pillars, luxurious and exquisite.Best of all, all of this is free!This mansion was bestowed by the emperor, you don't need to spend your own money to buy the land, and you don't need to spend your own money to build the house, just think about it and feel comfortable.

Seeing how good sister-in-law and Linglong are, Mrs. Xu was even more curious about the third miss of the Yu family, and asked with a smile: "Miss Yu, your father has never been an official. I don't know why?"

Qiao Zhijun has been secretly keeping an eye on his little cousin, lest she be too young and ignorant, say something wrong, or do something wrong.Hearing Xu's question, Qiao Zhijun's heart tightened, that is, why has my little uncle never been out of office?is there any reason?Little cousin, you can't say the wrong thing, you don't want to be an official, you don't want to be in the same class, you must not say it!

Lin Shi and Xu Chuanxing also looked at Linglong with smiles, eager to hear what she had to say.

Candidates are already able to participate in the general examination, but it seems strange that Uncle Yu and Second Master Yu are unwilling to come to Beijing and participate in the general examination.What are the scholars studying hard in the cold window?Of course, it is the title of the gold list, and if you are good at learning, you will be an official. Is there really anyone in the world who is unwilling to be an official?

In front of Linglong was the blue and shining Haizi, she was in a happy mood, and said casually, "Because the salary is too low."

The Marquis of Chongshan can be so rich, but civil servants can't.The salaries of civil servants are low. If they don't take bribes and don't take bribes, and live only on their salaries, they are probably at the level of food and clothing.Of course, officials who are free from corruption and bribery are still very rare.

Hearing what she said, several people who had been staring at her couldn't help laughing.Is this the reason?

"Little cousin, I was worried about you for nothing." Qiao Zhijun was satisfied with this, so let's not mention it.

This reason is natural and complete. You don't have to worry about someone picking on you, and no one will think that you are insincere, and you deal with it very well.

Linglong and Qiao Zhijun took a boat ride with Xu Chuanjie and others, and they had a great time.

In the afternoon, brothers Song Changqing and Song Changchun came to pick up Qiao Sirou.When the two brothers came to see Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Chang, Mrs. Chang praised a few words with a smile, and her eyes fell on Song Changqing.Song Changqing's heart was pounding, and he really wanted to look calm and composed, but he was still nervous, blushed unconsciously, and lowered his head.

Mrs. Chang has a gentle temperament, seeing Song Changqing like this, she has a smile on her face.

"I remember that when Da Lang was in the capital, he never met my master." Mrs. Chang asked Qiao Sirou with a smile, "Now that we are in Shuntian Mansion, the two families are family friends. It would be better to meet each other. Would you like to stay for a while? Ah Jie's father hasn't returned home yet."

Joyful in her heart, Qiao Sirou hurriedly smiled and nodded, "What you said is, it's best to see and see." He readily agreed to sit for a while.

When Governor Xu returned to the mansion, Mrs. Chang ordered her servants to take Song Changqing to see her.

Song Changqing came back from seeing Dudu Xu, walking lightly.

Linglong felt itchy in her heart, so she took the time to ask him, "Big cousin, what did Dudu Xu tell you?" Song Changqing looked at her and smirked, "Little cousin, Dudu Xu asked me what I usually like and who I make friends with. Knowing that I was good at riding and shooting, I told him to take a rest the day after tomorrow and asked me to go hunting in the countryside with him."

Delighted Linglong, "Big Cousin, you must go all out when the time comes." Sister Xu's father has asked you to go hunting together, it seems that you are right, and you need to investigate further.Cousin, it's time to test you!
"Yes, big cousin will definitely go all out." Song Changqing solemnly agreed.

Originally, there was nothing wrong with what he said, but because his appearance was so solemn and solemn, Linglong couldn't help turning around and secretly smiling.

Big cousin, I know you're excited, but you don't have to be like this, do you?It's like taking an oath.

(End of this chapter)