Glory all the way

Chapter 111 Yan Er
On August [-]th, before dawn, the loud sound of firecrackers pierced the sky.

Bai Yingluo rubbed her eyes and opened them. Outside, Liuying, who was on duty the night before, rolled up the bed curtain and took the honey water she had prepared, "Miss, it's not time yet, drink some water, lie down and squint again." In a while."

Looking back at the window, Bai Yingluo felt that she was awake, she drank the honey water in the teacup, and simply got up and put on clothes, "It's rare to get up early, let's go for a walk, it's good to play the xun for a while, it's been a long time since I played. "

Bai Yingluo stood up, and the maids in the room also got busy.

When stepping out of the Lanxin Pavilion, the sky turned white. Looking at the whole cloud in the sky, today is another sunny day. Thinking of yesterday's overcast cloud that seemed to be full of autumn rain, Bai Yingluo smiled and said: "Today This weather can be regarded as the icing on the cake for the happy event in Zhongshan Bofu."

The leaves of a tree in the forest in the backyard have turned yellow, the rustling sound becomes more pleasant when the breeze blows through, and the Xun melody played by Bai Yingluo becomes more and more melodious.

Liu Ying knew her young lady's temper, and when she saw her sitting in the gazebo blowing, she stood at a distance, then turned her head, but saw not far behind her, the young cousin of the eldest lady's natal family was standing in front of the wind.

"Master Xue Biao, good morning..."

Liuying bowed respectfully and saluted.

"Good morning……"

With a smile on his face, Xue Zhe lightly raised his hand to signal Liu Ying to get up, while walking forward without stopping, Liu Ying was only in a daze, and Xue Zhe had already reached the stone steps of the gazebo.

There was a hint of puzzlement in his eyes, Xue Zhe looked at the girl in front of him who was looking at the flowing clouds and playing the Tao Xun, and there was some scrutiny in his eyebrows and eyes.

At the end of the song, Bai Yingluo took a few deep breaths, secretly happy that there was no stranger, and strange applause came from beside her ears.

"Cousin Luo, this song is actually not suitable for Tao Xun to play, what do you think?"

Although they have only known each other for a few days, Xue Zhe's words seem to indicate that the two of them are very familiar. Bai Yingluo got up to say hello, and replied, "Cousin Xue thinks playing on the bamboo flute is better, right?"

The song that Bai Yingluo played just now is called "Hundred Birds Flying". It describes the happy scene of the peach blossoms just blooming, and the birds in the woods take off to welcome the morning sun. Only the flute can express such lightness, while Tao Xun's The voice is thick and deep, but it seems a little sad.

Seeing Xue Zhe nodded, Bai Yingluo smiled and said, "It's true that the bamboo flute is better, but if you change Bai Niao Fei to Bai Niao Gui, what do you think, Cousin Xue?"

The same cheerful song, a little thicker, presents the sense of solidity of the tired bird returning to its nest after the brilliant sunset, which is also a unique way of expression.

Xue Zhe raised his brows lightly, and a gleam of joy burst out of his eyes.

"Cousin Luo is really smart, but I'm stick to the rules."

Xue Zhe said in a calm and generous manner.

Smiling modestly, Bai Yingluo greeted Xue Zhe, and took Liu Ying back to the house.

At noon, the Xue family, the second wife, the fourth wife, and Mrs. Xue and other female relatives went to the Zhongshan uncle's mansion to attend the wedding banquet of Zhongshan uncle's son, and the Jing'an Hou's mansion was a little deserted, but for Bai Yingluo, it was rare quiet.

After having lunch with Mrs. Bai and Mrs. Bai, Bai Yingluo went to Xiao Ya Zhai to talk to Mrs. Yao.

When Mrs. Xue and others came back in the evening, they all gathered in Qing'an Hall, describing the bustle of the day with Mrs. Bai, and children interjected from time to time, saying how the groom was being teased, and how beautiful and easy the bride was. Blushing, a happy event that everyone was happy with, seemed more and more harmonious and beautiful in the descriptions of everyone.

Bai Yingluo looked up, and saw Bai Yingyun sitting beside the second lady silently, feeling a little depressed and disappointed.

"The kid from the Fu family used to be a fun-loving one. Now that he's married, he's an adult. He has a daughter-in-law who is always coaxing and persuading him. He won't mess around like before."

Talking with a smile, the old lady Bai asked a few more questions about the situation of the old man in Zhongshan Bo's mansion, and then let everyone disperse.

The third day is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

As the sun set in the evening, the weather turned a little cold. Worried that the elderly and children would not be able to bear it, Mrs. Xue asked Mrs. Bai for instructions, and held the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in Qing'an Hall, so as to avoid the elderly running around.

Before it was time for dinner, the Qing'an Hall became lively.

Instructing the maids in the room to take care of the children running around, the old lady Bai turned to look at Mrs. Xue and asked, "Brother's academy, can you sign up?"

Mrs. Xue responded with a smile: "I still want you to remember that I have already reported to Qingsong Academy yesterday, and I will enter the school on the first day of September."

Xue Zhe chose Qingsong Academy after all, just because Du Xuan was not a student of Qingsong Academy who had studied hard for several years, but he won the top spot after only two months of enrollment.

Bai Yingluo turned her head and glanced at Xue Zhe who was sitting beside Mrs. Xue, and saw that he was exuding the arrogance of the day when she first met, and then thought of the warm and kind girl she met in the pear grove in the backyard a few days ago. He, Bai Yingluo suddenly felt that it was like two people.

"Kyoto Academy and Qingsong Academy haven't been able to compete for so many years, it's just because there are more famous families and nobles in Kyoto Academy, and they will have more contacts in the future, that's all. It doesn't matter... If you are knowledgeable, you can get a good one in the exam. Fame is the most important thing, and you don't have to think so much about the others."

Fearing that Mrs. Xue would be unwilling, Old Madam Bai comforted her.

Mrs. Xue nodded appreciatively and smiled.

The banquet began, and everyone enjoyed themselves. When the willows were on the moon, they got up and went out of the house. They looked up at the sky. In the black velvet-like night sky, the moon was shining brightly and the stars were twinkling.

Nung, moon and new moon.

While muttering in her heart, watching the brightest star in the sky flickering and flickering, a pair of clear eyes appeared in front of Bai Yingluo.

Returning to the house, sharing the mooncakes and talking for a while, the people in each room saluted Old Master Bai and Old Lady Bai and left Qing'an Hall.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, everything returned to the tranquility of the past. Apart from studying and learning with Master Yao every day, Bai Yingluo spent time talking with the old lady Bai. Some people went to inquire about the situation of the two elders of the Bai family.

The days have never been quieter.

Waking up early, the pattering autumn rain was beating on the window sills, making people inexplicably lazy for a while. Hearing the sound of the rain made her confused for a while, Bai Yingluo got up again and stretched her waist comfortably.

Master Yao asked Mrs. Xue for leave yesterday, and he is going to live in a nunnery outside the capital for a few days, to pray for his deceased mother, and come back after the Double Ninth Festival. Therefore, starting from today, Bai Yingluo will be idle all day .

After having breakfast with old master Bai and old lady Bai, Bai Yingluo went to Xu Hexuan.

When entering the room, Bai Yingyun was there.

Brother Kun, who is four months old, is already very lively. Standing on his lap with him in his arms, the little guy's two little hands are waving excitedly, and his legs are also kicking vigorously. When he is happy, there will be crystal saliva flowing The quarrel was left behind, and the happy look with curved eyebrows and eyes made people look so soft that their hearts melted.

After Bai Yingluo teased the little one for a while, Jia called the wet nurse over and took the baby to nurse, the three of them sat together and talked for a while.

Bai Yingyun left after saying a few words, Jia Shi sent her out of the house, turned around and came back, and saw Bai Yingluo muttering in a low voice: "It's rare that fifth sister can wake up so early and come to visit on her own initiative."

Pursing her lips and smiling, Jia angrily gouged out Bai Yingluo's finger, "Damn girl, you are clearly curious about what she is doing here, and you still say such things."

Bai Yingluo curled her lips, "I'm not curious, she can do whatever she likes, and it has nothing to do with me."

Knowing that the two people were not on good terms, it was not a day or two, Jia didn't try to persuade her any more, but said with a wry smile: "This girl's thoughts are probably the same. Uncle Zhongshan's sons are all married, I'll see , Fifth Younger Sister seems to be obsessed with it, otherwise, why does the old man often say that what you can't get is always the best."

"She came to inquire about what the Concubine Zhongshan Boshi looks like?"

Bai Yingluo immediately guessed the reason for Bai Yingyun's visit.

She obviously had the opportunity to marry the person she likes, but she missed it by accident. Now, seeing her sweetheart marry someone else, even if that person is innocent, Bai Yingyun's heart must be loathed and hated.

The second wife knows her daughter's thoughts, so even if she went to the wedding banquet at the Uncle Zhongshan's mansion, she would never reveal a thing or two in front of Bai Yingyun, let alone the people of Qiu Ranxuan, or even the people of Jing'an Hou's mansion. .

Mrs. Jia didn't go, but Bai Jinyuan had always been on good terms with Uncle Zhongshan's son, and he was the one who took the lead in making troubles in the bridal chamber that day, so he knew the bride well, so Bai Yingyun came here in this way.

"The eldest son of Zhongshan and the young lady from the Song family are newlyweds, and they must be as sweet as honey mixed with oil. What's the point?"

After Bai Yingluo smiled, she changed the topic to Brother Kun, and Jia didn't mention it again.

Thinking that this was the end of the matter, she got up after taking a nap, Bai Yingluo sat in Qing'an Hall for a while, and the housekeeper rushed in to report, saying that Uncle Zhongshan brought his new daughter-in-law to kowtow to Old Master Bai and Old Lady Bai.

Jing'an Hou's Mansion, Beining Bo's Mansion, and Zhongshan Bo's Mansion, the three families have always been close. For the wedding banquet of the younger generation, Old Master Bai and Mrs. Bai would naturally not go there with a crowd. Among the etiquette.

Bai Yingluo was thinking about whether to avoid her, but she heard a commotion in the courtyard, Bai Yingyun came.

The old lady Bai waved to the housekeeper, telling him to invite Uncle Zhongshan and his new wife in.

When Fu Zixun, the eldest son of Uncle Zhongshan, kowtowed to his feet with his wife Shen Wanqing, Bai Yingluo took a cautious look.

This is the first time that Bai Yingluo saw Uncle Zhongshan's son, at the first glance, she felt that this man really has the qualifications to linger in the flowers, and he has a good appearance.But after a few more glances, I feel that there is nothing outstanding.

On the other hand, Shen's next to him, not to mention his extraordinary looks, always had a faint smile on his face, and even his eyes were smiling, which made people feel good.

As for the eldest son of Uncle Zhongshan, he seemed to be quite protective of his bride, when he stood up after prostrating his head, he still thoughtfully helped Mrs. Shen up, his eyes met with tenderness and affection.

Bai Yingluo looked back, and saw that Bai Yingyun's expression was normal, but the veil in her hand was wrinkled and disappeared.

(End of this chapter)