Value peace

Chapter 113

Inside Gongshun Courtyard is a courtyard house connected by winding alleys.

They followed Shui Xiang through the long alley with high walls. Along the way, they were full of high walls with white walls and blue tiles. Every wall and alley seemed to be similar. If Gu Xiyan were to go to Xianjiyuan again now , she really wasn't sure of finding the way back.

After walking for about seven or eight minutes, they stopped in front of a two-step hanging flower gate. There was a small gilt plate about eight inches long and five inches wide beside the door, which said "Huayuan".

finally reached!

Gu Xiyan could clearly feel that Liu Meier breathed a sigh of relief.

Shui Xiang knocked on the door, a woman in her thirties came to answer the door, seeing Liu Meier, she was obviously startled.Shui Xiang smiled and said, "Bao Niang, look, who is here to see Mrs. Wei!"

The woman burst into a smile: "So it's Miss Liu, please come in, please come in!" It's a pity that the smile was only on the lips and did not reach the eyes, it seemed a little far-fetched.

Shui Xiang smiled and said: "Bao Niang, I won't bother you if you have a distinguished guest here. Then I'll go first."

Bao Niang didn't keep Shui Xiang, and smiled enthusiastically: "I know that Miss Shui Xiang is an indispensable person in front of Wang Momo, so I won't keep her, girl, go slowly!"

Shui Xiang exchanged pleasantries with Liu Meier for a few more words, and then left Huaiyuan calmly.

Several people watched Shui Xiang's figure disappear into the corner of the long alley, and then Bao Niang smiled and greeted everyone to enter the Huai Garden.

Like all courtyard houses, when entering Huaiyuan, the first thing you see is the pink and white wall shadow. After bypassing the wall shadow, there are five main rooms on the opposite side, and three wing rooms on both sides. A big tree higher than the eaves, bright red floor-to-ceiling pillars, doors and windows, and light yellow curtains hung on the transparent glass windows, the whole atmosphere is fresh and elegant.

The courtyard was quiet, and there were no serving maids in front of the main room. After Bao Niang took them in, she quickly walked into the main room.Liu Mei'er stood in front of the scarlet woolen curtain in front of the main house with their expressions respectful.

Soon, Bao Niang raised the curtain and waved to them.

Several people filed into the main room, and a luxurious and luxurious atmosphere rushed over.

The scarlet carpet with peonies blooming, the yellow pear wood furniture glowing with moist color, the glazed chandelier overflowing with light, the coral bonsai of the same height, the ticking chime clock... Before Gu Xiyan can see clearly, there Liu Mei'er and Bao Niang had already entered the inner room, Gu Xiyan hurriedly followed.

Liu Meier, who went in first, was already kneeling by the big kang by the window: "Auntie, my niece Meier greets you."

Gu Xiyan was stunned when she glanced over.

Mrs. Wei on the big kang, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a plump figure, is as bright as a blooming peony.

If she hadn't known Qi Maosheng's age, she would have thought Mrs. Wei was no more than 30 years old.

Mrs. Wei's eyes are as tender as water, and the warmth falls on Gu Xiyan like the spring sun.

Gu Xiyan hurriedly restrained her mind, and knelt down in front of the big kang with her head down and her eyes down, following Liu Meier's example.

The room was quiet, except for the ticking clock from the living room.

"How old are you today?" The voice was deep and hoarse with laziness, reminding Gu Xiyan of coffee, poppies and other things that she knew were harmful to her body but she couldn't resist.

Little by little, she felt a chill creeping up her spine.

Liu Meier hastily tugged at the sleeve of Gu Xiyan who was standing in a daze, and whispered: "Quick, is aunt asking you something?"

Gu Xiyan collected herself, and said with a cautious tone, "Mrs. Hui, I'm 14 years old this year." Her voice was sweet and glutinous, but she seemed very gentle.

"14 years old? When's your birthday?" Mrs. Wei said with a hint of eagerness in her voice.

"October [-]th." Gu Xiyan replied, but there was a faint sense of uneasiness in her heart.

Mrs. Wei was startled, and asked in detail: "14 years old, is it false or full?"

Gu Xiyan paused, but decided to answer truthfully: "I turned 14 on October [-]."

"It's one year old!" Mrs. Wei said with a trace of satisfaction in her voice, "I have to make up for you!"

And Jili?People in ancient times seemed to be very particular about these things.For example, when a woman gets married, she can do it after reaching her age...

Gu Xiyan felt that her temples were sweating, and hurriedly said: "Madam who dare not work..."

Mrs. Wei smiled, and instantly burst out a scorching light like a scorching sun, as if lighting up the whole room.

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm old, and I don't have juniors around me, I like you to come to see me!"

Listening to this...why does it make you feel a little uneasy?
Gu Xiyan raised her head involuntarily.

When Liu Mei'er heard this, and saw Mrs. Wei smiling all over her face, her heart that had been hanging all this time felt a little relieved.She saw Gu Xiyan raised her head abruptly, a look of unnaturalness flashed across her face, thinking that Mrs. Wei hadn't mentioned about Gu Xiyan's future since she entered the door, she thought she was embarrassed to bring it up topic.

She coughed lightly, and said in a low voice: "Auntie, this is Miss Gu Xiyan, and my mother is also a girl from our Wei family..."

"Your cousin has already written to tell me." Mrs. Wei showed a gentle smile, "Miss Gu, don't worry, just stay with me for the time being."

Stay here for now!

Gu Xiyan was still relieved to hear this.

If Mrs. Wei doesn't keep her, then she can only go to Yongzhou to live temporarily and use the savings hidden in her obscene clothes.As the saying goes, it is empty to sit and eat mountains.Now they don't have any income, so it's better to save a little...

The thought also flashed by, and Gu Xiyan bowed her knees to thank Mrs. Gu.

Mrs. Wei took a deep look at Gu Xiyan, then turned her head and told Baoniang: "Let Qinniang wait for Miss Gu to rest temporarily by the west wing."

Bao Niang replied "Yes" respectfully.

Gu Xiyan felt a little surprised.

She didn't expect Mrs. Wei to end their first meeting so soon. She thought Mrs. Wei would question her carefully. Along the way, she and Duan Yingluo made a lot of preparations for this.

If Mrs. Wei didn't ask, Gu Xiyan would be happy not to answer, after all, too much talk is bound to be lost!

The two saluted Madam Wei and followed Bao Niang out the door.

Madam Wei turned around and opened the curtain by the window, and saw Gu Xiyan follow Bao Niang into the west wing room, the corners of her mouth slightly twitched: "Now tell me, what's going on?"

Only Liu Mei'er and Qiu Gui were left in the room, Qiu Gui was a girl, let alone in front of Mrs. Wei, even in front of Mrs. Liu, she had no place to speak, so naturally Liu Meier had to answer this question.

Liu Meier trembled, and said in embarrassment: "... Auntie, I went as you ordered. Master... saw me on the third day... said he didn't like it..." His face was already flushed red.

Mrs. Wei suddenly turned her head, and a cold light like ice flashed between her bright brows: "I don't like it..."

Liu Mei'er lowered her head to her chest, her voice was like a mosquito: "Yes!"

Mrs. Wei bent her lips coldly, and there was a hint of sarcasm between her brows: "I have wronged you. Go back to the room and have a rest!"

What Qi Hao's lack of heirs means to the Wei family and even the Liu family, and what it means to the power structure in Yandi, a girl like Liu Meier, who grew up in a wealthy family with a century-old family, more or less understands a little bit.

Looking at Mrs. Wei's bright face, and thinking of her aunt's kindness to her, she felt guilty, and tears fell down. She fell on Kang Yan and began to cry: "Auntie ,It's my fault……".

Mrs. Wei looked at Liu Meier even colder, she gave Qiugui a sharp look: "Hurry up and help your girls go back to the house!"

Qiugui shuddered under those gazes.She hurriedly stepped forward to help Liu Meier, Liu Meier saluted Mrs. Wei with a small sob, and then went out with Qiugui.

Madam Wei was expressionless, she sat there quietly, the corner of her eyes glanced at the smooth gold bricks in front of the kang.

There are bright and dazzling lights projected on it from time to time.

She looked up.

It turned out to be a carved lacquer crabapple-style potted jade peach bonsai placed on the ancient shelf beside it.

Some light shone weakly on its emerald leaves, refracted into bright and dazzling light and projected on the ground.

It was given to him by Qi Yu.

She still remembered that at that time, three pots of stone bonsai were sent from Xizhao, and the other two pots were the inlaid Langling flower-style jade hibiscus bonsai and the Qingyu-washed narcissus bonsai. The hibiscus bonsai was embedded with Xu Rong's name. So Qi Yu gave it to Xu Rong, and another pot of narcissus bonsai to Su Wan. At that time, he was pregnant with Qi Hao, Su Wan was pregnant with Qi Han, Zhou Hongling was pregnant with Qi Xiao... It was also such an afternoon that day. I was sitting in front of the kang making small clothes for Qi Hao. Qi Yu came and personally put the jade peach bonsai on the shelf, with a smug smile on his face: "Peach Zhiyaoyao!" , shining brightly. Zhengrong, I give this pot of jade peaches to you, I can count on you to spread the branches and leaves for our Qi family..."

That was a long time ago.

I just don't know what Qi Yu said to Suwan when he gave her the narcissus bonsai.

And that bonsai, is it kept in the warehouse by Xu Rong or is it still placed on the bogu shelf in Guiyuan...

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When Qinniang came in, Mrs. Wei was staring blankly at the Bogu shelf.

She knew that Mrs. Wei was looking at the carved lacquer crabapple-style potted jade peach bonsai.

It seems that ever since she knew that the Duke was unwilling to get close to other women, Mrs. Wei often stared at the jade and peach bonsai on the ancient shelf in a daze.

Thinking of this, she was shocked, remembering Mrs. Wei's instructions two days ago.

She increased the weight of her feet on the ground, and the sound of "Huo Huo"'s feet rubbing against the ground sounded in the room. This sound was very loud in the quiet room, and successfully attracted Mrs. Wei's attention.

Qin Niang smiled and called "Ma'am".

Mrs. Wei raised her chin lightly and nodded, her expression regained her delicate beauty.

(End of this chapter)