Chapter 290: Pay a Visit

The steps of Shaohuayuan are still so high, and tender grass that has just sprouted is swaying in the cracks in the stones.

Eleven Niang carefully walked up the steps with her skirt in hand, always worried that she might fall if she was not careful.

It is already spring, and thousands of trees are supporting the trees, but it is also the time when the bamboo leaves are withering. The spring breeze blows, and the withered yellow leaves rustle down, which is quite desolate in autumn.

Yuexiang came over in a hurry: Mr. Marquis, the Fourth Madam, she bent her knees to salute, and the Madam was telling the eldest lady the Book of Songs.

Then let's wait for a while. Eleven Niang asked Xu Lingyi's opinion. She raised her eyebrows and saw a stone table and stone pier in the bamboo forest. She pointed at it with a smile. Otherwise, let's sit in the bamboo forest so as not to disturb the second sister-in-law and sister Zhen.

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Although the spring sun is warm, I still feel a little hot after walking all the way wearing a jacket.

A gentle breeze with a bit of coolness blew through the forest, making Xu Lingyi take a breath comfortably and said with a smile: Okay.

This knot shows a sad look on her face.

Eleven Niang smiled and said before she could say anything: We are tired from walking, so we just want to take a rest here. Just prepare some warm tea for Mr. Hou.

Yuexiang couldn't hold on any longer, so she led the little maid to put a brocade mat on the stone pier, invited them to sit down, and offered two cups of Biluochun.

You go and do your work. The eleventh lady picked up the tea cup and took a sip. We just have a maid here to serve. When the second sister-in-law has finished teaching Sister Zhen, just come and report.

Seeing that Xu Lingyi didn't say anything, Yuexiang bent her knees and retreated, leaving only a little maid with no head left standing at a distance.

Xu Lingyi took a few sips of tea and said: I haven't sat here for a long time.

Did the Marquis come here often before? Eleven Niang smiled and said, this is my second time here.

This place used to be the second brother's study. Xu Lingyi looked at the bamboos all over the courtyard. These bamboos were planted at the command of the second brother. Later, the second sister-in-law moved here and never came here again, with memories flashing in her eyes.

This is a part of Eleven Niang's feelings that she cannot empathize with, but she can choose to respect it.

Listening to the whistling of the residual bamboo and feeling the pleasant breeze blowing on her face, Eleven Niang quietly drank tea with him.

The second lady, who was wearing a pale dress, was accompanied by Yuexiang, and led Sister Zhen over at a brisk pace.

Xu Lingyi quickly stood up and saluted: Second sister-in-law

Eleven Niang stood up immediately.

The second lady stopped ten steps away from them, looking at Eleven Niang with a hint of smile in her eyes, her white porcelain face shining like jade in the quiet bamboo forest.

Mr. Hou, the fourth brother and sister

Sister Zhen stepped forward to salute her parents.

Eleven Niang took her with her with a smile and greeted the second lady: "Second Sister-in-law"

The second lady nodded slightly and asked Xu Lingyi: Should the Marquis sit here or go inside to have a cup of tea?

Xu Lingyi thought about the purpose of coming here and felt that it would be more serious to speak inside the house, so he smiled and said: Let's sit in the second sister-in-law's house.

The second lady turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation. The eleventh lady followed Xu Lingyi into the house.

A handful of winter jasmine flowers were inserted into the blue and white vase on the long table of the main hall. Their delicate yellow petals and wildly extending branches are filled with the vitality of spring.

Sister Zhen retreated obediently. Xu Lingyi and others sat down in order, and Yuexiang served tea.

The second lady picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said straight to the point: Why did the Marquis and his siblings have time to come to my place today, but their eyes paused on Eleven Niang before turning away.

Eleven Niang smiled and picked up the tea cup. Xu Lingyi is the head of the family. At this time, it is better to leave the right to speak to him.

Mainly because of Brother Yu's matter, Xu Lingyi didn't mince words and said bluntly, "Firstly, I want to say thank you to the second sister-in-law. This marriage can only happen because of the second sister-in-law's interference. Secondly, we want to formally submit to the Xiang family after the ceremony."

I want to invite my second sister-in-law to check out Mr. Xiang's tone. I'm counting the days. Mr. Xiang should be leaving in the next few days. By then, I can also invite the bride to propose marriage.

Why should one family be so clearly separated? The second lady glanced at Eleven Niang, who was sitting silently beside her with a smile on her face. Brother Yu is my nephew, so I should help him run errands.

After all, it is our business. Xu Lingyi glanced at his wife sitting under him, and said to the second wife in a sincere tone, we should come and say thank you to the second sister-in-law.

Yes, Eleven Niang answered the question with a smile. Although Brother Yu is a nephew, you really feel sorry for him. Only then can he settle on such a good marriage. As parents, we should say goodbye to the second sister-in-law.

Thank you.

Xu Lingyi nodded slightly.

The second lady looked at the couple singing in front of her, her eyes flickered, and she said with a smile: "Brothers and sisters, there is no need to be polite to me." Then she took the initiative to bring up the matter of returning to the Xiang family. I will go back tomorrow.

Xu Lingyi thanked the second lady again.

The second lady shook her hand: Mr. Hou seems to be living like this.

Xu Lingyi said nothing more and made an appointment to reply in the afternoon.

The madam over there knew that Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang had gone to Shaohuayuan together, and said with a smile: In this way, the two of them have reconciled.

That should be it, Mama Du said with a smile, and the maid said that the two of them were talking and laughing.

The madam breathed a sigh of relief: That's good, that's good. I was worried that this child was ignorant and would just be cold-faced with the fourth child. You know, there is a limit to everything. What's more, the fourth child also has a bad temper. I asked again

, I found out why it happened, did you get angry?

Mother Du shook her head: it’s hard to ask in depth about some things.

The madam thought for a while and said with a relieved smile: Forget it. Young couple, let's fight at the end of the bed and at the end of the bed. As long as they stay in harmony, that's fine.

Mother Du nodded with a smile.

However, what did they do to find Yizhen? They said they didn't care, but they were still a little curious. You can call Yizhen over later and I'll ask.

Mother Du laughed: Didn’t you say you don’t care?

These are two different things. The Madam doesn’t take it seriously. One is about people in the house, and the other is about people outside the house. There is a saying in this house that a couple can bully their neighbors if they don’t get along with each other. If there is any trouble between them, I will intervene, isn’t it?

Making the matter public knowledge made everyone think that they were at odds with each other. A small matter turned into a big deal. In the same way, if the two of them had a big quarrel and I didn't care, others would see that there was no one in the family.

The elders in charge could not help but wonder if I looked down on Eleven Niang, so I just followed the trend and ignored her. Things outside the house were different. Since they asked the question together, it must have been discussed.

Yes, I just asked. If others find out, they will only laugh at me. I am stubborn, but it will not hurt the dignity of the two of them.

You always have a point. Mother Du joked with a smile and called Wei Zi to come in. You go to Shaohua Courtyard and have a look. If the Marquis and the Fourth Lady leave, please ask the Second Lady to come.

Wei Zi responded and left.

Madam Tai's smile faded slightly: "What did Mrs. Jining say?"

Early this morning, Mrs. Jining came to visit the fifth lady.

Mother Du looked at her and stopped smiling: She said the second lady was fine. She took her pulse and left a few boxes of soothing incense. She was giving a sermon to the fifth lady.

The madam frowned: "Child, it's not good to be like this all the time."

Mother Du carefully looked at Mrs. Tai's expression and remained silent.

The madam thought for a moment and told her mother: You will go to the red light alley later and discuss this matter with the old man. If that doesn't work, let the old man take her home to live for a while. If she changes to a different place, maybe her illness will be better.

That's fine. He said, sighing, this child, I usually see him as a very talented person, but he can't calm down at the critical moment. Then he lowered his voice and said, Na Na, he is not as good as Eleven Niang.

Mother Du didn't dare to second the suggestion, she just pretended not to hear, smiled and gave Mrs. Tai a cup of hot tea.

But Yuexiang brought a cup of warm tea to Wei Zi: Sister Wei Zi came all the way here and is thirsty. This is Biluochun sent by our uncle. Sister Wei Zi can try it.

How could Wei Zi dare to sit there calmly and hurriedly took a few steps forward to take the teacup: Sister Yuexiang, please stop being so polite.

Yuexiang said nothing more, smiled and said, "I would like to ask sister Wei Zi to sit down. Madam, please change some clothes. I'll be ready soon."

Wei Zi said politely: I'm just waiting here. If my sister has something to do, just go to work and don't worry about me.

Yuexiang exchanged some pleasantries with her and went to the second lady's inner room.

After asking for a long time, Sister Wei Zi still doesn’t know what Mrs. Tai is asking you to do.

The second lady smiled and wiped the fragrant honey on her face, and said calmly: There is no need to ask, it is probably to make Eleven Niang and the Marquis angry.

Yuexiang has always believed in the second lady's judgment, but she still wondered: Why didn't I see how the fourth lady and the Marquis were angry? How did the lady know?

If it wasn't for the anger, why would the two of them come to my place together? The second lady said calmly to the figure in the mirror, I guess it was probably the Marquis who entrusted me to be the matchmaker without consulting Eleven Niang, otherwise, in the future,

Eleven Niang's cautious character, she would have thanked me when she met me at Mrs. Tai's place that day. Instead of waiting until today, she would have brought the Marquis with her. At this point, she turned around and faced Yuexiang Can

Just smile, but she is a very interesting person who can support Mr. Hou.

Yuexiang didn't find this interesting. She frowned and whispered: Madam, didn't you say that you would only be a middleman, and it would be up to the Marquis and his uncle to decide whether the marriage will be successful or not?

He also promised the Marquis to go back

So I said the Fourth Madam is an interesting person. The Second Madam smiled and said, I thought she would definitely not agree if she knew about it. Who knew, but she brought the Marquis to my place to thank me. As she said that, she moved toward the knot.

Xiang blinked, so I decided to take this trip no matter what.

But my uncle and wife Yuxiang were a little worried.

What's wrong with her? The second lady said disapprovingly. She was just shouting at her eldest brother to go back to her parents' house and tell her father and brothers to go there. Besides, what other way could she come up with? Back then, I let her do everything.

, not because her father is Shuntian Prefecture Yin, but because she can live a good life with her brother. But when the second master died, she was able to disperse all the servants and wives in the family, crying and arguing and insisting on following him.

When my brother took office, my heart became lighter.

I’m working overtime, and I’ll draft it first.

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