wedding dress

Chapter 119
When Qin Lie saw Xiaodong again, it was almost the Chinese New Year.

He didn't come back for a while, but when he came back, he was very dusty.

"You went to Ye An?"

Xiaodong was extremely surprised: "Did you see my brother?"

"See, he's fine." Qin Lie smiled, and took out the letter that had been in his bosom.

Mrs. Hu stared at the two of them closely, for fear that they might behave inappropriately.

Qin Lie coughed, not daring to laugh as wantonly as before, and handed the letter to Xiaodong.

Xiaodong almost snatched the letter.

The letter was of course written by Zhao Lu, saying that because of the heavy snow, the road was difficult and the post office was slow, his last letter was probably still on the way, and it was definitely not as fast as the one Qin Lie sent back.Zhao Lu said that he was in good health, and the boots, cotton socks, and strange thermal underwear that Xiaodong made for him all came in handy.

The thermal underwear was made by Xiaodong according to the modern style. Although it may not be so elastic, it is still much warmer than the open-breasted ones or those with wide hoods and wide body.

He wrote in his letter: "The wind is like a knife, swishing only to cut people's faces and hands, and to drill into the sleeves of collars. Everyone wears everything they can wear. The day before yesterday, there was a man surnamed Su. Lieutenant General, when I came back from patrolling, the iron armor on my body was frozen and I couldn’t take it off. They all envy me, but it’s a pity that they don’t have a caring and skillful girl in their family! Greedy eyes are white eyes!”

Xiaodong laughed out loud, holding the letter and looking down.

"Northwest is very bitter, but I have learned a lot of things that I would never have learned in the capital. When I first came, people often made fun of me behind my back for being a white face. Now my face is not white. It’s as rough as them, and I wiped the clam oil and suet oil you gave me, and I’ll ask someone to bring more next time. Now I’m only worried that my sister may not recognize me after I go back..."

Xiaodong was happy and sad at the same time, turned his back and wiped his face.

She lost weight and looked more and more like a big girl.Because I didn't meet outsiders, I only wore a half-worn double-breasted jacket with water-red woven flowers, and the lower body was Hufu-style skirt trousers. The little face is pink and tender, like a flower petal.

"Brother Qin has worked hard all the way." Xiaodong stood up and thanked him solemnly: "Brother's letter hasn't arrived yet, and I've been worrying about it these days. It's hard for you to take this trip in such a cold day... ..."

"It's not that I went to visit him on purpose, it's just that the salesman passed by that area and went around to him."

"How is brother? Did you lose weight? Did you eat well? Is the weather really that cold?"

"Isn't that right? It's especially cold this year." Qin Lie said: "It's not that much thinner, but it's strong and energetic. It's like that when wearing armor. Of course, you can't enjoy the blessings like you are in the palace. I remember that he used to wash his hands two or three times every time he wrote a word. Even in winter, he took a bath every other day. Now hot water is not easy to get. He said that the longest time was twelve days without washing his hair. , It was so itchy. He took half a day off, and we rode horses and talked together, but unfortunately there are laws in the army, so we can't drink with him once."

Xiaodong hurriedly said: "It's better not to drink, it's not fun to break the military law."

Even if he is the eldest son, he can't take the lead in violating military discipline, wouldn't that be embarrassing.

"He still has something for me to bring to you."

Xiaodong cheered up: "What?"

"He didn't get anything in the army, just a little thing."

Qin Lie took off the leather pouch at his waist, and took out a small monkey half the size of a palm from inside: "Here, your brother carved the ox bones himself."

The little monkey was sculpted with great care, with lively features, a pleasing expression, and a curled tail with a small curl at the end.Xiaodong was amused at first.

Holding this, she could imagine how Zhao Lu carved this ox bone bit by bit in front of the lamp in the simple house.The wind was blowing outside the window, there were no friends and relatives he was familiar with around, everything was so strange——

Zhao Lu must miss the capital, Prince An's Mansion, his father and sister...

Miss him much more than Xiaodong.

Xiaodong's eyes felt sore and hot again, and he covered it with tea: "Brother, do you still have a letter for father?"

"Yes, is the prince at home?"

"Yes, my father caught a cold two days ago, so he recuperated at home for two days."

Qin Lie patted his head: "Oh, it doesn't matter, right?"

"It doesn't matter, the imperial doctor prescribed the medicine, and said that he could take it or not, so my father didn't take it. Are you going there now?"

"Okay, then let's go." Hu's gaze was like an awl, not letting go for a moment, piercing Qin Lie uncomfortably.

"I'll go with you."

Of course, Qin Lie couldn't wish for it: "Okay, you should dress warmly. It's almost the Chinese New Year, so don't be mischievous and take medicine."

Xiaodong smiled: "You still think I'm a three-year-old?"

She put on a cloak, took the stove, and went out with Qin Lie.Mrs. Hu told Hongfu and Hongjing to follow closely, but she hesitated for a while, and did not follow together.

Qin Lie glanced back, lowered his voice and asked, "Did Mama Hu reprimand you later?"

"Well, I didn't train much." Xiaodong held back a smile: "Just watching me and not letting me go out."

Qin Lie was a little skeptical, seeing how Hu shi defended him like a thief just now, he knew that Xiaodong's life would definitely not be easy.

"Well, don't go out if you don't go out, and it's quiet at home. If you want to eat, play, or want something, just send me a letter. I still live in the original place."

Xiaodong glanced at him: "I haven't settled with you yet. Why didn't you say that the store you opened is a treasure from all over the world?"

Qin Lie smiled: "You never asked me."

This is true, Xiaodong never asked him what the shop he opened was called.She always felt that it was probably like the shops opened by commercial stores in various places in Dongshi City, selling some local dried goods and medicinal materials, and she had preconceived ideas, but she didn't expect to ask another question.

"Then do my brother and father know?"

"Of course the lord knows about it. The prince only asked about it once, but was interrupted later—I don't think he knows."

Xiaodong felt a little more balanced in her heart, at least she still had someone to keep her company, as long as she wasn't the one who realized it last.

While speaking, they reached the door of the study room, someone went in to report, Xiaodong and Qin Lie entered the door one after the other.

The study room is warm, and two daffodils have bloomed on the desk, and the whole room is full of that clear fragrance.

"Father," Xiaodong saluted with a smile, and greeted another person in the room: "Hi, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Ziqian bowed his hands in a polite manner: "Hi, princess."

Having shared adversity, Xiaodong felt that he was no longer an outsider.It seems that he and An Wang are quite right-tempered, and there is still half a game of chess under the window.

Xiaodong leaned over to take a look. Although Baizi was at a disadvantage, it was not a complete defeat.

"The princess also likes to play chess?"

Xiaodong shook his head: "I can't do it. If you want me to play billiards with this, it's not bad."

People who can play chess have their own roughness in their chest.Some people are born with patience and chess skills.Xiaodong doesn't have these two things, so even if he memorizes more chess records, it's useless.

Qin Lie took out Zhao Lu's letter and gave it to King An. Xiaodong saw that Wang An looked relaxed, and probably Wang An was very satisfied with what Zhao Lu reported.

"You have worked hard all the way. When did you return to Beijing?"

"I came back in the afternoon yesterday - I heard that the prince is unwell?"

"It's ready. Stay with me for lunch today, let's have a good talk."

Qin Lie said with a smile: "Then it's better to be respectful than obey orders, and disturb the prince's wine."

"Just right, someone gave me a few jars of good wine."

Someone outside came to report: "My lord, Mr. Shen is here."

Shen Jing already has an errand on her body now, working as an editor in the Xiuwen Hall of the Imperial Academy.He is outstanding in talent and handsome in character, the emperor likes him very much, and calls him into the palace from time to time, he can be regarded as a newcomer.

Because it was Xiu Mu, Shen Jing came here wearing royal blue casual clothes, and because of the cold weather, his cuffs were tied up, and he wore a soft hat on his head. He didn't look like an official at all, but still looked like a young scholar.

He saluted King An, Xiaodong smiled and said, "Why doesn't my cousin wear your official uniform?"

Shen Jing smiled and said: "These days, I wear that every day, and people get stuck. When I want to talk and laugh, if I sweep the color of the clothes on my body, it will be a disappointment. It's hard to sneak in today and relax."

Xiaodong held the tea to cover the smile on his face.Shen Jing's current official uniform is not imposing at all, it is green, which is what people in the capital commonly call "little toad green", and each of them is dressed like a shriveled green onion leaf.Xiao Dongyuan thought about Shen Jing's wearing that outfit, so she had to make fun of it.

Shen Jing said: "If my cousin wants to see it, then I will wear it next time."

Qin Lie coughed, and when Xiaodong turned to look at him, he casually looked at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall.

There was a family banquet at noon, Xiaodong also respectfully accompanied the last seat.King An didn't like what was in his cup, so he only drank one cup. Compared with his talent and learning, he only drank three cups, and his face seemed to be covered with rouge.Xiaodong picked up some shredded bamboo shoots, thinking in his heart, no wonder Third Young Master Shen is so famous in the capital, apart from talent and learning, this is really a good show.What kind of wife will he find in the future to be able to afford it?
Zhang Ziqian looked at Wen Wen shyly, but unexpectedly he had a good capacity for alcohol, which was exactly the same as Qin Lie.The two of them didn't use small cups, but changed wine cups, you have a cup and I have a cup, and the drink is so hot.Moreover, when it comes to wine scriptures, Qin Lie is well-informed. Qin Lie has traveled far and wide, so he can be regarded as well-informed.Zhang Ziqian looks like a scholar, but he is also proficient in wine.

No matter how Xiaodong looked at him, he felt familiar, and always felt that he must have seen this person somewhere before.

Xiaodong drank sherbet, with a little wine mixed in it. The room was hot, and her face was blushed. She pushed away the cup and said, "I ordered someone to prepare a soup, and it should be ready. I'll go Look."

Shen Jing smiled and said: "My cousin is getting more and more capable, I must try this soup later."

Qin Lie was drinking wine when he heard this and coughed again.Zhang Ziqian said to him: "Brother Qin, drink slowly."

Qin Lie answered vaguely.

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Ah, everyone is starting to work normally, right?It's cold again, take care of your body.

Reach out... Ask for a ticket~~
(End of this chapter)