Linglong

Chapter 66

Linglong had an innocent face, but what she said was clearly threatening: Mrs. Tai, you treat me badly, so I will tell my cousin.

This threat is funny in ordinary people's house, but in Heqinghou's mansion, facing Mrs. Tai, this threat is useful and has immediate results.

Mrs. Tai hesitated for a moment, and put on a loving smile, "Brothers Dalang and Erlang often praised my little cousin for being so clever and attractive. I just don't believe it. How can there be such a little girl in the world? I saw you today, That's when I realized what your two cousins ​​said was true."

The maid brought three greeting gifts, three identical purses.

I don't know what these three purses contain, but just looking at the lotus light, they are already exquisite, and there are pearls on them, which is very particular.

Song Changqing and Song Changqin looked at the purse, but neither cared about it.

In the eyes of outsiders, these three purses are considered a decent meeting gift, but in the eyes of the Heqinghou Mansion, what is this?

Mrs. Tai smiled and said: "I was very happy to see Dalang Erlang's little cousin, and my heart was full of enthusiasm. A Le, come here." She waved to the big girl beside her and said a word.The big girl named Ale smiled and bent her knees, "Yes, Mrs. Tai." She walked around the screen lightly and went out.Not long after, they came in with three little maids, each holding a tray with Yingluo necklaces in their hands.

The three necklaces are very beautiful, especially one with a small red jade lock, the color of red jade is like fire, and the crystal is dazzling. The shape of the small lock is very beautiful, and the banquet is good. .

Mrs. Tai cheerfully brought over the necklace with the small red jade lock, put it on for Linglong herself, and looked at it carefully, "Only you can wear it."

Linglong's skin is more radiant than snow, and her eyes are picturesque. She is a very beautiful little girl in the first place.Now hang this brilliant collar on the chest, adding more color.Mrs. Tai is a very easy-going person, and now she looks at Linglong really pleasing to the eye, and she is very satisfied with her smile.

"Big cousin and second cousin must be very happy." Linglong smiled sweetly.

At this moment, Linglong became the center of attention of everyone present, and her vanity was greatly satisfied.

Seeing that Mrs. Tai valued Linglong very much, Qiao Sirou and Qiao Shi were naturally happy and smiled.

Jing Jia and Jing Xi also each got a collar, which is very beautiful.

Song Changqing was older, although he felt jealous and uncomfortable, he could still maintain a decent smile on his face.Song Changqin couldn't restrain himself, seeing the conspicuous and rich ruby ​​lock necklace on Linglong's chest, his eyes were red.How many times have I asked for something that my grandmother was reluctant to give, so I just gave it to her...

Contrary to the expectations of everyone in the Heqinghou Mansion, the meeting gift that Mrs. Qiao gave Song Changqin was a pair of top-quality mutton fat jade bracelets.This pair of mutton fat jade bracelets is not only made of good jade, there is a faint pink in the white, moist and clear, and the style is also very slender. It fits Song Changqin's slender wrists perfectly.

The mutton fat jade bracelet that Song Changqin got was no worse than the necklace that Linglong got. However, Song Changqin looked at the smear of white on his wrist, and then at the little flame on Linglong's chest, and he still felt aggrieved.

"The little girl is still young, and she likes everything small." Qiao said gently: "The second young lady of the family is about the same age as the little girl, which is a coincidence."

Mrs. Tai couldn't help but look at Linglong a few more times, "Lingai's character and appearance are just as they should be."

Mrs. Su was also surprised, "The Yu family really loves Miss."

This kind of top-quality mutton fat jade is very rare, even if Mrs. Su got such jade, she would cherish it very much. I didn't expect that the Yu family, who was so inconspicuous, would give it to the little girl like this.

Qiao's tone was full of doting, "The little girl is a little headstrong, if the bracelet is not the right size, she won't like it if she doesn't take advantage of her little hands."

Mrs. Tai and her have a common language on this point, and she hastily agreed, "Then order the jade craftsman to do it properly. If the child doesn't love it, it won't work."

"You're right." Mrs. Qiao nodded, feeling a sense of confidant.

Mrs. Su was quite speculative when she heard the words and phrases of these two people, she really couldn't laugh or cry.Dare to love, is this two soft-tempered people getting together?Brother and sister, the natal sister, the eldest wife of the Yu family, have different temperaments from younger siblings.

After exchanging greetings, Qiao Sirou personally accompanied Qiao and Guan to the flower hall with the girls.Heqinghou Mansion is very spacious, with a large and grand flower hall, facing the water, surrounded by flowers like brocades, and the stage is set on the waterside pavilion. It must be that when the time comes, cloud sleeves will dance on the water, and the melodious tunes will be very artistic and intriguing.

Song Changqin and Jingxi walked at the end, nuzzled at Yingluo on Linglong's neck, and whispered, "Her one is different from sister's and yours, it's very precious! Yingluo is not bad at all, the main thing is that small ruby ​​lock." Sister, do you know? That small red jade lock has a lot of history. It was obtained from the imperial palace of the previous dynasty. It is said that it belonged to a princess of the previous dynasty. Don't say anything about princesses, just looking at it is already red and shiny, and I like dead people."

Jingxi reluctantly followed her gaze and squeezed out a smile, "It can be seen that Mrs. Tai really dotes on her grandson."

Mrs. Tai didn't want to see Linglong at first, and Jingxi also saw it.Later, Linglong naively threatened her two cousins, but Mrs. Tai actually changed her course, which really opened Jingxi's eyes.

It turned out that Linglong's stupid method actually worked.

Mrs. Tai is also very easy to talk to.

Song Changqin rolled his eyes, and suddenly asked, "Have Lingmei ever promised someone?"

Jingxi was surprised, "Why? She's still young."

The marriage of the two sisters has not yet been written off, which round will get Linglong?It's early.

Song Changqin smiled slyly, "If she hasn't promised her, I can probably guess why grandma treats her so differently."

Jingxi's face changed.

Song Changqin laughed secretly, "Don't look at these girls who look like sisters when they go out. In fact, if the elder sister or younger sister is more popular than her, if the marriage is better than she said, she will not jump up." Strange! As a woman, there is no one who is not jealous. No, when I said that my grandmother looked at Yu Linglong differently, Yu Jingxi's expression became very wrong!"

"Oh, I heard that the small red jade lock is very magical. It can lock wishes and make wishes come true." Song Changqin sighed.

Jingxi forced a smile, "Really?"

"It's true. Among the three of you sisters in the future, the third girl must be the one who will marry the best." Song Changqin chuckled.

Jingxi still had a smile on her face, but the smile became more and more gloomy.

Song Changqin saw it and smiled.Could it be that cats and dogs can wear the things of the former princess?Mrs. Tai gave such a good thing to Yu Linglong, whether she can keep it or not depends on her ability.

Linglong was with Qiao Sirou, and she smiled embarrassedly, "Auntie, just now I used my tongue for a while, will it offend Mrs. Tai? Now I regret it a little. If I hurt my aunt because of this, I I will be so guilty that I can't sleep, I can't eat..."

After all, the aunt is Mrs. Tai's daughter-in-law. If she thinks about it later, she feels uncomfortable and wants to torment her aunt.

Qiao Sirou took her little hand and said: "Long'er is really good. Long'er, if you let Mrs. Tai treat you coldly, your aunt will feel ashamed. Mrs. Tai will not blame me for her temper. , Long'er don't worry."

"Really...?" Linglong was very puzzled.

"It's really so soft." Qiao Sirou smiled.

Linglong couldn't help smacking her tongue.

It's really not common for Mrs. Tai to have this temperament.

When they arrived at the flower hall, Qiao Sirou introduced many wives of military officers and family members of magistrates to Qiao Shi and Guan Shi.Yu Wenhui also came with Su Shengchun, the girls met and talked together, very affectionate.Not long after, Mrs. Wen and Mrs. Wu from Zhenyuanhou's Mansion came with their six daughters-in-law and two daughters. Everyone exchanged polite greetings and it was very lively.The most important characters are always the last to appear on the stage. Mrs. Chongshan Hou's wife Wang and her daughter Xu Chuanxing came late, attracting attention.

Mrs. Wang exchanged pleasantries with the person who should be greeted, waved Linglong, asked a few gossips, and invited her to visit Xu's house tomorrow.

Linglong smiled and agreed.

She received a letter from Xu Chuanjie and planned to go.

Song Changqin looked at Mrs. Wang, stretched out her hand and pulled Jingxi, "Hey, how did your third sister get Mrs. Wang's favor? Mrs. Wang is notoriously proud. She ignored people when she was in the capital. I never I've seen her treat a little girl so kindly." Jingxi guessed, "Maybe it's because of the sister of the Xu family? The sister of the Xu family is going to marry into your family, and your elder brother loves her cousin, so Mrs. Wang also treats her Look at it differently?" Song Changqin chuckled, "Sister, you are serious, do you really believe that there are aunts who love nieces in the world?"

Jingxi blushed.

Song Changqin just blurted out what she said just now, and after thinking about it, she apologized to Jingxi, "I'm sorry, sister, I've always been so outspoken, so don't take it to heart. Sister, think about it, my niece was not born to my aunt..."

"It also makes sense." Jingxi smiled gracefully, and didn't care about Song Changqin.

Su Shengchun looked at Linglong in front of Mrs. Wang from afar, envious.

Yu Wenhui sighed inwardly.She is also a lively and lovely girl, why can Linglong be appreciated by Mrs. Wang but not Shengchun?Seeing Shengchun grow up day by day, no wife from a wealthy family has ever praised her so much.

"How is Shengchun worse than Linglong? It's not worse anywhere." Yu Wenhui wondered.

She was originally not qualified to get close to Mrs. Wang, but she couldn't help but she had a fiery heart. She walked over with a smile on her face, "Mrs. Wang, if Long'er goes to your house alone, there will be no one to accompany her." , isn’t it deserted? My daughter and Long’er are cousins, they have always been very close, if my daughter and Long’er go together, the two girls are companions, what do you think?”

Mrs. Wang raised her eyelids, but said nothing.

The corner of Linglong's mouth twitched.

Auntie, your heart is really like coals, very hot.

In front of so many people, Linglong wanted to protect Yu Wenhui, her real aunt no matter what.She giggled, showing a mouthful of cute white teeth, and her smile was very flattering, "Ma'am, I am not only close to my cousin, but also to my two cousins. Can I invite some sisters to go with me?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Madam Wang nodded with dignity, "Very good."

Linglong felt a little surprised.

I really didn't expect Mrs. Wang to be so easy to talk to.

It would be fine if it was Madam Chang, Madam Chang is a kind person, and it would take no effort to discuss something with her.

"Then the little girl will come to the house tomorrow to disturb her. The child is not sensible. If there is something wrong with her, don't take it offence." Yu Wenhui was overjoyed, and smiled courteously.

Yu Wenhui even called Su Shengchun over and ordered her to meet Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang praised her a few words, "At first glance, he is a good boy with a simple heart and a good temper. It's rare."

Mrs. Wang seldom speaks in public, let alone praise a little girl from a relative's family who has turned a corner like this?Everyone was surprised when they saw it.

Yu Wenhui was ecstatic, the smile on his face was about to overflow.

"Who can tell me why my grandfather, father, and second uncle are calm, but my aunt is so enthusiastic?" Linglong rubbed her nose, really unable to understand the reason.

The situation of the Yu family is a bit strange, the man has the temperament of a hermit, but the old lady, Guan Shi and others are not.If it is said that the spiritual level is more harmonious with men, then only Qiao's.She never cares about fame and fortune, and never pays attention to it.Of course, she is not an ordinary woman. The unusually rich dowry gave her confidence, allowing her not to worry about daily necessities, allowing her to stand aloof.

With Mrs. Wang's invitation, Jing Jia, Jing Xi, Su Shengchun, and Linglong received many envious looks.

How many girls do not yearn for the Chongshanhou Mansion?This is the richest family in the city.

No, the richest person in this city should be His Royal Highness King Zhou, but if he is outside the Great Wall, even if he returns to Shuntian Mansion, he will be superior. He can't entertain guests, and he might invite little girls to play in the palace, so he can be excluded, it doesn't matter. .

"It's very interesting to take a boat ride when we arrive at the Marquis of Chongshan." Even Song Changqin was envious.

Chongshanhou's Mansion has a large sea, and the Song family can't match it.

Su Shengchun's happy little face flushed, and Jingxi was also a little bit flustered.

Today I am in the Heqinghou Mansion, and tomorrow I will be able to go to the Chongshan Marquis Mansion. How busy and beautiful it is.

The little girls were very happy, but Qiao Shi was not very happy, "Sister, I don't worry about letting Long'er go out. I have to follow her." Qiao Sirou comforted her: "Where is Chongshanhou's Mansion? There can be no accidents. Little sister, I will send a few guards to escort Xiao Linglong, don't worry." Being persuaded by her sister, Qiao nodded reluctantly, "Okay."

The next day Linglong went out majestically.

Shouting and embracing, the momentum is huge.

When they arrived at the Marquis of Chongshan, Xu Chuanxing invited Jing Jia, Jing Xi, and Su Shengchun to look at the scenery, and Linglong whispered to Xu Chuanjie, "... Mrs. Tai's temperament is really rare, she can't be soft. Sister Xu, I think she will be soft and bully I'm afraid, you can be tough on her..."

Xu Chuanjie smiled softly, "Thank you, little sister."

Linglong exaggeratedly sighed, "Sister Xu, please don't thank me, I don't know, I feel that I have to be responsible to you now, you know? I have made an idea about you and your eldest cousin. Sister Xu, Being a matchmaker is very worrying, before the marriage fails, and even more after the marriage is completed, lest the couple's life is not sweet enough, then I made a mistake..."

Xu Chuanjie's temperament can be considered gentle, and he was also teased by Linglong and bent over, "Little sister, you are really... really cute..."

"Actually, you want to say that I'm ridiculous." Linglong made a face at her.

Linglong brought four people, Xiao Hua, Xiao Han, Tang Xiaoming, and Tang Xiaohong, but if she and Xu Chuanjie wanted to whisper, these four people were all useless heroes, and were invited to the side room for tea.

"Little sister, it's only been two days since I discovered something rare at home." Xu Chuanjie told Linglong with great interest, "The leaves are green and bear red fruits! The fruits are very delicious. They were brought back from the West by merchant ships. Berry."

"Catberry?" Linglong opened her eyes wide.

Strawberries, can I still eat strawberries here?Is it really possible to have such a good fortune?
"Is it on a big tree?" Linglong licked her lips and asked.

"No, it was lying on the ground." Xu Chuanjie laughed.

"It's more like a strawberry." Linglong thought silently.

Linglong's taste buds are screaming, and she urgently needs to taste strawberries.

"Sister Xu, let's go pick berries." She asked earnestly.

"Okay." Xu Chuanjie glanced at her with a smile and agreed.

Xu Chuanjie took Linglong out, got into a sedan chair, and arrived at a place near the water.Linglong looked down and cheered, "Beautiful raspberry!" The green leaves and bright red fruit are really strawberries.

Strawberries are planted on the bank, and then there is a bay of clear water, with a pleasant scenery.

Linglong insisted on picking strawberries herself, asked for a small basket, and walked into the strawberry field with great interest.

Today she was wearing a light pink wide-sleeved shirt and a moon-white skirt with elastic ink. Walking in the green, she looked like a painting.

There was a melodious flute sound on the water.

Linglong followed the voice and looked over, stunned.

A painting boat floats towards this side, and a young man in white clothes stands on the prow, isn't it Wang Xiaosan, who is it?

He has grown up, and his stature is taller than before; after the baptism of war, his brows have added a color of determination, and his temperament is cold, like a sword hidden in a box. Once it is unsheathed, it will shine coldly!

"Wang Xiaosan, you arms dealer, your murderous intent is even stronger." Linglong wrinkled her face.

Linglong subconsciously touched the purse at her waist.

I am afraid that the Mongolian sweat medicine will really come in handy.

Such a Wang Xiaosan, Linglong has no confidence that she will be able to persuade him to make him generous and reconcile regardless of past suspicions.

"Little Bell, come up!" The boy in white stood at the bow of the boat, with a half-smile, beckoning to Linglong.

"Okay, okay." Linglong smiled shyly.

She looked around helplessly, and saw that Xu Chuanjie had disappeared at some point, and the maids had also disappeared, and she was the only one among the greenery.

"I'd better not wait for Wang Xiaosan to send someone to arrest me, right? That would offend him even more." Linglong thought for a while, then bit the bullet and walked out slowly, step by step, to the shore.

"Third Brother, I miss you so much." She smiled obsequiously, "I miss you every day, Third Brother."

"Really?" The boy in white looked at her indifferently, "I miss me so much, why don't you rush to me when you see me?"

Linglong laughed foolishly, seeing a bamboo plank approaching her, she closed her eyes and got down.

She wobbled towards the boat on a bamboo board, holding a small basket in her hand, and she did not forget to smile at Wang Xiaosan as she walked.

Wang Xiaosan probably thought she was walking too slowly, impatient to wait any longer, took a long snow-white silk from the side and threw it around Linglong's waist, and brought her aboard the boat!

Linglong let out an exclamation and closed her eyes.When he opened his eyes again, there was a handsome and cold face in front of him, looking at her with malicious intent.

"Third Brother." Linglong tried her best to smile.

"Start the boat." Wang Xiaosan looked at her coldly, and squeezed out two words between his teeth.

Someone loudly agreed, and the boat started.

Linglong tried hard to convince him, "Third brother, I'm in Chongshanhou's mansion now. If you take me away from here, won't it make it difficult for Master Xu and Dudu Xu? His Royal Highness Zhou Wang and the Xu family are relatives. , You are too disrespectful to him like this, right? Third brother, why don't you let the boat stop, and I will accompany you to go ashore to pick berries, let's blow the wind and eat fruits, how comfortable and elegant?"

Wang Sanlang snorted, "Little Lingdang, you don't have to waste your time in vain. I don't care about Xu Houye and Xu Dudu."

The daring Wang Xiaosan!

Linglong was frustrated.

She touched her purse quietly.Alas, Mongolian sweat medicine, Mongolian sweat medicine, I probably really have to rely on you.Seeing Wang Xiaosan like this, the possibility of solving the problem peacefully is very slim.

"Third brother, I'm thirsty and want to drink tea." Linglong raised her face and said obediently.

Her skin is very fair, and it looks translucent in the sun, which is pitiful.

"Little Bell is so good." Wang Sanlang stretched out his hand to hold her face, and praised her.

Linglong smiled softly.

Wang Xiaosan, of course I am very good, I want to charm you!

She followed Wang Sanlang into the cabin.

Wang Xiaosan is a very elegant person, even the cabin is decorated very elegantly, with tables, chairs, and tea sets, everything is top-grade.There is a couch next to the table, which can be used for lying, sitting and leaning.

Linglong picked up the teapot courteously, "Third brother, which cup do you use? I'll pour it for you first, and then I'll drink."

Wang Sanlang entered the cabin, lazily relaxed, and leaned on the couch, "I use blue, you use pink. Little Bell, you will be my little girl from now on, you know?"

It's your size.Linglong scolded him in her heart.

She scolded in her heart, how dare Linglong provoke him in person?Ha ha laughed twice, concentrated on pouring tea.

She was a little embarrassed, she poured tea and reached out to touch her purse, looking very at a loss.

Wang Sanlang leaned comfortably on the couch and watched her busy, the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously, and he smiled lightly.

Linglong poured good tea, and carried it to the bed very diligently, "Third brother, you don't have to get up, I'll feed you, okay?"

Linglong smiled and Mimi looked at Wang Xiaosan, feeling comfortable in her heart, so don't mention it.

Wang Xiaosan, why do you need to get up?How troublesome it is to fall down after getting up.

Wang Sanlang took the cup and handed it to his lips.

Linglong's heart became entangled.

"Who is calling me outside?" Wang Sanlang frowned.

"No." Linglong listened carefully and said puzzledly.

"Someone is calling me, go out and have a look." Wang Sanlang said in a commanding tone.

His gaze was stern, Linglong didn't dare to disobey her, so she reluctantly went out.

"No one really called you." Linglong went out to have a look, looked around for a while, and came back when she felt that she could do her duty.

"Is there no one?" Wang Sanlang held the blue teacup in his hand and drank it down with a smile on his face.

Linglong could not wait to wave her arms and cheer.

"Little Bell, you drink too." Wang Sanlang pointed to the pink teacup on the table.

"Okay, I'm just thirsty." Linglong was in a good mood and nodded with a smile.

She picked up the pink teacup and took two sips slowly.

"Why... my head is a little blindfolded, and my eyes are a little dazzled?" She rubbed her eyes.

Wang Sanlang Shi Shiran got up from the couch, walked to her side, and smiled lowly: "Little Lingdang, after drinking the sweat medicine, your hair will naturally become foggy, you know?"

Linglong pointed weakly at him, "Wang Xiaosan, you...you...you are hateful..."

Slowly lay down on the table.

(End of this chapter)