Chapter 325 Dragon Boat Festival

Eleven Niang, who acted as a matchmaker for Sister Zhen, was very surprised.

Yes, Mrs. Lin smiled and said, he is a nephew from my mother's family. He is sixteen years old this year. Although he and I are not the same housemates, his grandfather also served as the deputy general soldier of Guangxi. Not to mention his appearance and talent, he is also

He is good at both civil and military affairs. He is already a martial arts scholar at a young age. My eldest brother often says that we, Shao Jiazhong, are only as good as him and my younger brother.

Lin Da Nai's natal family is in Cangzhou.

Not to mention Madam Tai and Xu Lingyi, even I would probably have some reservations when I think of Sister Zhen marrying far away.

She smiled and said: You know my situation. Sister Zhen has been raised by Mrs. Hou since she was a child, and the Marquis only has her as his daughter. I'm afraid I have to discuss this matter with Mr. Hou and his wife.

How could Mrs. Lin not know this?

No matter how good her nephew is, he is far away in Cangzhou. If her brother hadn't begged several times and saw people like the Zhuo family coming to ask for marriage, she would not have the courage to say such things. Thinking of it

Here, her interest in being a matchmaker faded a bit.

When I think of your sister Zhen and our Zhongran, I feel like a pair of golden boys and girls. Mrs. Lin explained a few words, then stopped mentioning the matter and changed the subject and asked Eleven Niang

When it came to the Dragon Boat Festival, Mrs. Tai personally wrote a message to my mother-in-law, saying that it was your hair extension ceremony that day, so she asked her to come early that morning to make it fun.

The madam had long ago mentioned that she would give her a grand haircut gift. She did not attach great importance to it. But the madam had such intention, and she felt warm in her heart when she thought about it. But from then on, the madam never did it again.

I mentioned this matter, and these days I often sent Mother Du to do this and that, and I even went out to visit a few times, as if I was treating guests, looking very mysterious. She pretended not to know.

It happened to be the birthday of the Dragon Boat Festival. Eleven Niang said with a smile, making everyone noisy.

Fortunately, it was the Dragon Boat Festival. Mrs. Lin chatted with her. If it were the Mid-Autumn Festival, she would have a headache.

The custom of the Dragon Boat Festival is to have fun, while the custom of the Mid-Autumn Festival is to get together. On the Dragon Boat Festival, it’s okay for everyone to go out and walk around. But if every family is reunited during the Mid-Autumn Festival, hosting a banquet would be a embarrassment to others.

Eleven Niang smiled and nodded: Thinking about it this way, there are some benefits.

Mrs. Lin covered her sleeves and smiled.

Mrs. Zhuo is here.

Mrs. Lin took the opportunity to say goodbye.

Mrs. Zhuo sent some melons this time: they were sent by our master’s old subordinates. They are different from the melons in Yanjing. I brought them here specially for the wife and the madam to taste.

Eleven Niang thanked her, chatted with Mrs. Zhuo for a while, took her to greet Mrs. Tai, and sent her out of the Chuihua Gate.

When I returned to the house, I saw Amber packing the red lacquered gold box that Mrs. Lin had brought over.

Eleven Niang said with a smile: It was said to be the Jinchuan fan made by Sister Hui for Sister Zhen. Please help Sister Hui deliver it to her. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Amber's hand slipping, the box falling to the ground, and the five fans clattering.

Scattered on the ground in a mess.

Mrs. Amber's face turned a little pale.

It's okay, it's okay. Eleven Niang comforted her and stepped forward to help pick up the fan.

The golden lacquered fan bone, black silk surface, and meticulous painting of peonies and chickens are very gorgeous.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but unfold it and take a look.

The color was bright and the mood was charming, which surprised her.

I didn't expect Sister Hui to have such good painting skills.

Amber on the side also praised: So beautiful

Eleven Niang nodded with a smile, and she and Amber were admiring it while tidying it up.

There is a picture of hostas on a moonlit night, a picture of begonias sleeping in spring, a picture of lotus reflecting the sun, and a picture of orchids facing the stone.

Not only are the painters excellent, but the picture of a hosta on a moonlit night is even more innovative in its conception.

A fluffy white hosta flower blooms in front of you. The deep and shallow green leaves are occasionally left white. The clear brilliance is like moonlight. Although there is no ray of moonlight, it is exactly the grand scene when the hosta flower blooms under the moon.

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Eleven Niang was greatly impressed.

The hosta is a flawless white flower with overflowing fragrance. It is a common flower that everyone loves. When ordinary people draw hosta flowers, they mostly take the cuteness of Xiaojia Jasper. This hosta flower blooms in the moonlight, but it is as noble as a narcissus. It is even more rare.

What's interesting is that this nobleness is not derived from its arrogant posture, but is revealed from the flowers and stamens. Like a human being, the noble temperament is hidden in the bones, making people feel more respectable, and the tenderness shown in the picture of the rooster

Romance is completely different.

The thought flashed across her mind, and Eleven Niang was startled. Then she picked up a few fans and hurried to the east room.

Amber saw a hint of panic in her behavior, and was confused, so she quickly followed her.

I saw Eleven Niang opening all five fans and placing them side by side on the big book table, looking at them carefully with a solemn expression.

Madam, she said softly, is there anything wrong?

Eleven Niang didn't raise her head and looked indifferently. I just thought these fans were really beautiful and wanted to take a good look at them.

Her expression was still so kind and her eyes were still so gentle, but for some reason, Amber, who was familiar with her, felt something was wrong. It was like the precursor of a storm. Although it was calm, it made people feel depressed.

Eleven Niang gently folded her fan: Miss, what are you doing? She asked word by word.

Amber hurriedly said: I am doing embroidery with sister Binju.

Invite the eldest lady in. Eleven Niang puts the fan in the box and says that I have something to ask her. She also tells her that there is no need to say anything else.

A trace of surprise flashed in Amber's eyes, and she respectfully responded.

Eleven Niang looked at the closed red box with gold embroidery, her eyes gradually became piercing.

Mother, you are looking for my sister Zhen, and my son’s clear and cheerful voice sounded like a lark.

Eleven Niang raised her head, her eyes were no longer cold, only as gentle as the moonlight.

Twelve-year-old Sister Zhen wore a scarlet red gebu shirt and was already half a head taller than Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang looked at the red gold and jade hairpin earplugs on her ears, smiled and said: Sister Hui has brought you something.

Her dark eyes were truly shining, like sparkling gems.

Eleven Niang smiled and pointed at the red gold box on the desk.

So beautiful. Sister Zhen looked at the Jinchuan fan with a smile as bright as a flower. Mother. She opened one of the handfuls and brought it to Eleven Niang. You see, the steps bordered by crabapples are the steps behind Sister Hui’s house.

One head is carved with a tiger head

Eleven Niang glanced at it, but smiled and opened the fan with the hosta flowers painted on it: I think this painting is the best.

Sister Zhen looked sideways and immediately opened her eyes: Hosta flower

Do you like hostas very much? Eleven Niang's eyes narrowed.

Well, Sister Zhen was smiling brightly. I like hostas the most. She looked at Eleven Niang with shining eyes. Sister Hui didn’t like hostas. She must have specially painted them for me. Then she took the ones from Eleven Niang’s hands.

She looked at the fan carefully and saw the hosta flowers under the moonlight. She exclaimed in a low voice. Could it be that Sister Hui got up in the middle of the night to draw and showed a cheerful smile? She is the laziest. She has to call the maid for every little thing. She would get up in the middle of the night to draw.

A touch of emotion flashed in Hua's eyes. I want to write a letter to thank her properly. I put the fan away in the box.

Eleven Niang suddenly picked up the fan with the hosta flowers on the moonlit night: I also like this fan very much. She looked at Sister Zhen with a smile.

Sister Zhen was a little surprised, and then she showed joy: "Do you like it too, mother? Let's take it and use it."

A gentleman never takes away someone's love. Eleven Niang looked at Sister Zhen.

Sister Zhen pointed to the remaining four fans: I still have so many more.

Eleven Niang smiled and opened her fan and fanned herself gently.

Sister Zhen smiled and held the box in her hands to retreat.

Eleven Niang put away her fan and said with a smile: "Let's write here. It's sunny outside, so we don't have to go back to Shaohua Courtyard."

Sister Zhen thought for a while, then agreed with a smile, and sat down to polish her ink.

Eleven Niang called the little maid to come in and serve her, while she sat on the embroidered pier aside and looked at the fan in her hand.

Sister Zhen was sitting in front of the writing desk with a calm and calm look on her face. She did not hesitate to write the letter. She quickly finished the letter and then told the maid: Send someone to the eldest lady of the Lin family in the Weibei Marquis Mansion.

The little maid responded in a low voice, took a fine white gauze and spread it on the Cheng Xin paper to absorb the ink with fine sand, so that the ink would dry earlier. She was not shying away from anything.

Eleven Niang nodded secretly in her heart.

And Sister Zhen stood up and saw that Eleven Niang had been holding the fan. After thinking about it, she walked over with the open red lacquered and gold box, and presented the box in front of Eleven Niang with a smile: If mother likes it, why not

Pick a few more

Eleven Niang raised her head and looked at Sister Zhen.

Sister Zhen looked at her with a smile, her eyes were clear and transparent.

Eleven Niang suddenly laughed and pushed open the box: No need, this one is fine.

Seeing that she seemed to have suddenly relaxed, Sister Zhen's eyes flashed with confusion, and she advised: "Mom, just take it and use it. At worst, I will ask Sister Hui to help me make a few more."

Eleven Niang's eyes moved slightly and she said: How about we go to Weibeihou's Mansion tomorrow? Mrs. Lin gave us some peaches today. Why don't we pick some embroidery pieces as gifts? Drop by to see Sister Hui.

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Okay, okay, Sister Zhen is a little excited. I haven’t seen Sister Hui in a while.
To be continued...