pampering wife

Chapter 39

Gu Ronghua walked in front with a cold and indifferent expression, and Qingmei followed her, biting the bullet and said: "Big sister, the girls at the poetry meeting tomorrow must be full of talents, I don't have much reading, so I will be there next time." study?"

"I do have self-knowledge." Gu Ronghua replied coldly, seeing the expression on his face, he complied.

From Gu Ronghua's point of view, Qingmei grew up in the countryside and was born in wine selling, so his writing and ink must be extremely poor.Tomorrow when Mrs. Gu is hosting a banquet, it is inevitable that someone will mention Qingmei, the adoptive daughter. At that time, if those sisters coax Qingmei to write a poem, and Qingmei composes a poem for the sake of face, wouldn't it be embarrassing in front of those ladies?At that time, when people laughed in private, I'm afraid even she would be implicated.

Therefore, Qingmei offered not to participate in the poetry meeting at this time, which made Gu Ronghua very satisfied.

Although she hated Gu Ronghua's indifferent attitude, Qingmei secretly heaved a sigh of relief when this matter was settled.It's not that she doesn't dare to compose poetry for fear of making a fool of herself, it's just that she's new here and doesn't know the details of other people, so if she rashly joins in the fun and composes poetry tomorrow, it's definitely not safe.

Seeing that Gu Ronghua was going to Mrs. Gu's Liufang Hall, she guessed that she was going to discuss tomorrow's affairs with Mrs. Gu, so she started chatting: "I haven't attended this kind of gathering before, so I don't know what to pay attention to when the time comes. Big sister please teach me." A sweet smile appeared on Qingli's face, even if Gu Ronghua wanted to be cold-hearted, it was not easy to refuse.

"Don't lose your sense of proportion in words and deeds, talk less and do less, just look enthusiastic." Gu Ronghua thought for a while and added: "Although the wine selected tomorrow is not easy to get drunk, don't drink too much."

All the green plums agreed, showing a very educated look. Seeing that Gu Ronghua was a little loose, he took the opportunity to ask: "Is it just wine? You can also use some pear wine, jujube wine, etc. It's delicious and interesting. "

The two had reached the intersection, Gu Ronghua looked back at Qingmei and said: "I have my own arrangements for these things. I still have something to go to my mother, so you can go back and study." After saying that, he took Yan'er and left.Leaving Qingmei standing there in a daze for a moment—is this how she failed in her self-recommendation?Haven't had time to say it yet!She was a little depressed.

On the way back, Qingmei was a little sluggish, Luzhu asked her what was wrong, how could Qingmei explain to her in detail, and only vaguely perfunctory.

When it was time for dinner, Mrs. Gu asked her to have dinner with her, so Qingmei had to cheer up.When they arrived at Liufang Hall, they saw that Gu Ronghua and Gu Hanying had already arrived. Mrs. Gu beckoned her to sit down, asked Qingmei a few words, and then talked about tomorrow's banquet with Gu Ronghua.

Qingmei and Gu Hanying sat together, each smiled, and were sipping food, when Madam Gu and Gu Ronghua talked about tomorrow's drinks.Gu Ronghua said: "I chose the wine from Yuyetang. The tea and bean wine seller has already sent someone to ask about it. I can only send two jugs tomorrow."

"It's too monotonous." Mrs. Gu frowned slightly, then suddenly looked at Qingmei and said, "I remember that the fruit wine you brought was delicious, do you still have any more?"

At this moment, Qingmei pricked up her ears and listened earnestly. She was overjoyed when she heard the words, but she didn't dare to show it too much. She just replied with a smile: "There are still some left, pretend to be five altars and bury them under the plum tree in Liuliyuan. When the spring begins, dig it out and give it to my mother to raise her body."

"You don't have to wait for spring, how about taking out two jars tomorrow and giving them a taste? Fruit wine like this in Beijing is rare." Mrs. Gu was very pleased.

Qingmei said happily: "I'll ask someone to dig it out tonight. If mother likes it, I can brew some more."

"A few pots are enough." Mrs. Gu smiled, and specially ordered some food for Qingmei, telling her to take care of her body.Qingmei didn't say any more, and just accepted it.

Because the next day will arrange singing and banquets in Ruixue Pavilion, Qingmei and Gu Hanying don't have to go to Xinghua Pavilion to study, just to be lazy.

In such days when the snow is thick and the plums are blooming, Qingmei misses He Zilian more and more, and also misses the landscape style of Wancheng. Take her siblings into the mountains to enjoy the plum blossoms, or go to the temple to offer incense, and then enjoy the snow scene.Sometimes it happens that Mrs. He brings He Zimo brother and sister, and the two families get together, not to mention how happy they are!
He Zilian must miss her too, right?Qingmei was lying by the window, watching the snowflakes falling when the bamboo sticks swayed with the wind outside, she suddenly remembered the scene in the Bogu Hall that day.I don't know what Wei Li is doing, he is still waiting for her to open a tavern.

The next day, Qingmei got up early and was dressed neatly under the service of Luzhu. She was wearing a thin jacket of white magnolia scattered flowers and cloud brocade, and a skirt of smoke and flowers. Crane cloak, and a pair of delicate buckskin boots under his feet.

She seldom uses gorgeous hairpin ornaments on weekdays, and occasionally wears pearl flowers or decorates with simple and elegant thin hairpins, which is very beautiful and pleasant.Because most of the girls invited today are girls from official families, and there are even a few daughters of the Marquis' Mansion and the Duke's Mansion, so they should not dress too plainly, so they are extra decorated under the persuasion of Luzhu.

She used to wear fine powder, painted black eyebrows and put rouge on her lips.A jasper Tenghua jade pendant hangs on the waist with a five-color silk sash, and a pair of red coral drop pearl earrings hang from the ears. Because the gold hairpin chosen by the green beads is too ostentatious, it is finally replaced with a hollow orchid pearl hairpin, and the other is worn with banana leaves. Delicate emerald tassels.

Of course, all these accessories are gifts from Mrs. Gu.

(End of this chapter)