However, although Chen Anning guessed that he would be deceived, he did not warn him.
Because people who have never been deceived will always have the blind confidence that they will not be deceived.
At this time, reminding or persuading is useless, but will arouse the other party's rebellious psychology.
You have to wait until you have been deceived before you can regret it.
Xie Xun also knew this very well, so he did not persuade him.
Next.
Xu Zan and Wen Baolin left eagerly.
Chen Anning continued to follow Xie Xun through various pastures.
On the third day of wandering around the ranch, Lu Deqiu finally arrived.
"Master Xie and Miss Chen Er are coming to Jincheng County, why don't you tell someone in advance?" Lu Deqiu chased after the two of them with a flattering look on his face, "Look at how busy I am, I just heard about the two coming to Jincheng County today. information."
Chen Anning looked at him a few times out of the corner of her eye.
Lu Deqiu was around fifty, short and fat.
Wearing silk clothes, the oil on his face was shining.
The small eyes were cloudy and dim, flashing with light from time to time.
They have been in Jincheng County for five days, and they have not changed their appearance since arriving.
With his collusion with Zhao Yongsheng, Xu Tianyi and others, how could he not know about their arrival?
It was simply because of some shady reasons that prevented him from coming to them immediately.
"I have already prepared a banquet." Seeing Xie Xun Leng's face was solemn and silent, Lu Deqiu moved his eyes from him to Chen Anning. When he saw Chen Anning for the first time, his eyes lit up slightly, but he quickly restrained himself and said, "Miss Chen Er, you have come all the way here, are you tired? In addition to the banquet, I also asked people to prepare a place to rest. , keeping it safe so that Miss Chen Er can eat and live comfortably. Miss Chen Er, do you think you should go there now or later? "
"It's also my fault. Miss Chen Er came to Jincheng County with Mr. Xie for a few days before I got the news. It really made Miss Chen Er suffer. Miss Chen Er, please don't be polite. If you want to eat or play, feel free to If you open your mouth, think of it as giving me a chance to make amends."
Listening to his glib remarks, Chen Anning looked at Xie Xun with a chuckle, "It's really hard to refuse such hospitality. Since Mr. Lu invites you so enthusiastically, then we..."
When Lu Deqiu saw that there was something going on, he immediately jumped in and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, please."
Although Xie Xun kept walking, he cooperated tacitly: "Do you want to go?"
Chen Anning nodded: "I want to go."
Xie Xun stopped and looked back at her.
Chen Anning curled her lips and said dissatisfied: "After I came out of the capital, I followed you around the pasture all day long. I was almost exhausted. Look at my face, my hands, and the clothes on my body. How do you look like a young lady in your clothes?"
Xie Xun followed her words and looked at her carefully, then looked at Lu Deqiu, "Since you are tired, let's rest for two days."
Lu Deqiu looked at Chen Anning gratefully, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your invitation."
The place where Lu Deqiu held a banquet was in the prefect's mansion.
Judging from the muddy smell wafting in the air and the traces of soil turning in the garden, it was obvious that there had been significant construction work at the Prefecture in recent days.
Judging from the layout of the venue where the banquet is located, it is obvious that it has also undergone some renovations.
As for the purpose of the rectification, you don't need to guess to know that it is to change from luxury to simplicity.
At the banquet.
Xie Xun continued to maintain his aloof persona and remained indifferent even though Lu Deqiu tried his best.
Chen Anning, on the other hand, seemed to be overjoyed in the complimentary company of Mrs. Lu, several concubines, and several young ladies, perfectly interpreting the appearance of a girl from a small family who cannot make it to the big stage.
After the banquet.
In response to Lu Deqiu's warm invitation and the strong praise from Mrs. Lu, the concubines and Miss Lu, Chen Anning happily chose to stay.
Seeing that she was staying, Xie Xun naturally followed suit.
When Lu Deqiu saw this scene, he quietly winked at Mrs. Lu.
After Mrs. Lu nodded slightly to show that she understood, she said to the Miss Lus: "Miss Chen Er has had a hard time traveling all the way. Let her rest and leave anything to say until tomorrow."
"Let's send Miss Chen to rest." Miss Lu immediately took Chen Anning's hands and led her away, half dragging and half pulling her away.
Mrs. Lu shook her head helplessly and ordered the mother-in-law beside her: "These children... hurry up and watch, don't let them make trouble too late."
After the mother-in-law responded, she left.
Mrs. Lu turned around, clasped her hands slightly to Xie Xun who was looking at Chen Anning and said, "Although the little girls have made a little noise, they are not ignorant people. Please rest assured, Sir Xie."
Xie Xun hummed lukewarmly.
After Mrs. Lu glanced at Lu Deqiu, she clasped her hands again and left.
"Recently, a troupe has come from the south of the Yangtze River. I can't understand what they are singing, but the babbling is very moving." After Mrs. Lu walked away, Lu Deqiu said with a sly look, "It's late, I don't know how to thank you, sir." …”
Xie Xun interrupted Lu coldly, "I'm tired!"
"This official didn't take good care of me," Lu Deqiu extended his hand to invite me with enthusiasm, "Thank you, sir. Please come this way."
Xie Xun followed him to the courtyard where he stayed with a cold eyebrow.
Knowing that he was in need of help, Lu Deqiu did not show any affection for him, and after asking a dozen servants to take good care of him, he withdrew obediently.
After exiting the courtyard where he lived, Lu Deqiu stopped and couldn't help but look back. He sneered twice before heading towards Mrs. Lu's courtyard with his hands behind his back.
"How is it?" After entering Mrs. Lu's yard, Lu Deqiu sat down and asked.
Mrs. Lu smiled and said: "I don't think Miss Chen Er is very good in appearance or knowledge. I don't know how Mr. Xie fell in love with her?"
Lu Deqiu's heart skipped a beat, "What do you mean, madam?"
"Observe it for two days first." Mrs. Lu put down her teacup and said shrewdly, "You will know if there is anything special about you after just two days of observation."
Lu Deqiu said intentionally: "I have been observing for two days. Is there anything special about it?"
Mrs. Lu rolled her eyes at him and said, "Just put away those little thoughts of yours. Even if you are not extraordinary, where is the capital? What is Mr. Xie's identity? What kind of young lady has he not seen before?"
Lu Deqiu said disapprovingly: "So what if I've seen him before? Didn't he fall into the hands of Miss Chen Er?"
"It's precisely because you fell into the hands of Miss Chen Er that you have to be careful." Madam Lu reminded, "There are so many outstanding ladies in the capital. It makes no sense for Sir Xie to look down on all of them, but he has chosen the best. She on the countertop.”
Lu Deqiu frowned and said, "What do you mean, she is just faking it?"
Mrs. Lu shook her head: "It's not like you're pretending. Think about it, which daughter of a good family doesn't feel ashamed after being tarnished like that, but instead asks for clothes and jewelry?"
Lu Deqiu smiled and said: "Young country girl, you have never seen anything good, so if you have the chance, you will naturally open your mouth like a lion."
Mrs. Lu nodded in agreement, "Tomorrow I will let those girls coax her out. I will try my best to satisfy her with whatever she wants to buy and eat. If she can win her over, it's good. If she can't, I can still get some for you. Time to clean up your hands and feet.”
"Thank you for your trouble, madam." Lu Deqiu held her hand.
