Liu Yunqing was painting in the courtyard when Butler He walked in with a middle-aged woman.
"Madam." The two came to Liu Yunqing and saluted respectfully.
"Butler He is here, what's the matter?" Liu Yunqing put down his pen and looked at Butler He.
"Madam, the Marquis ordered me to buy some clothes for my lady. The villain brought Feng Tailor here to measure my lady's measurements first, and then take my lady to choose fabrics." Butler He explained the purpose of his visit.
"That's good work." Liu Yunqing wondered why Xia Jingyao was so good all of a sudden. But when there were outsiders, she didn't ask the reason and accepted it calmly. Liu Yunqing stood up, and Feng Tuoren took out a ruler and stepped forward to measure Liu Yunqing's size. After measuring it, Liu Yunqing asked Feng to give it to Lian'er and also measure it. The weather is getting cooler and it’s time to buy some clothes.
After taking the measurements, Butler He took Liu Yunqing to the Hou Mansion warehouse. Previously, some of the cloths given by your Majesty were sold in the store, and what was left behind were all fine products. Liu Yunqing looked at the cloth in front of him and liked it very much. He quickly picked out his favorite pieces. Butler He immediately ordered someone to send the selected cloth to Feng Tailor, and asked her to make two sets of clothes in one day.
"The Marquis is so kind to the young lady. He knew that the young lady had no clothes to keep out the cold, so he sent someone to buy some for the young lady. Those cloths are so beautiful. Lian'er has never seen such beautiful cloths before." On the way back to Qingyun Courtyard, Lian The smile on Er'er's face was even happier than Liu Yunqing's.
"Lian'er, go to the store and choose some fabrics you like. Just bring them back and let Shopkeeper Li put them in my account." Naturally, the fine fabrics in the Hou Mansion are not something Lian'er can use. No maid in any house should wear the same clothes as her master, no matter how good the relationship is, this is the rule.
"Miss, can Lian'er choose more types?" Lian'er asked happily.
"Of course. During this period of time, you have followed me and been scared. Even if it is a reward for you, you can choose whatever you want." Liu Yunqing responded with a smile. Fortunately, Lian'er is with her these days, otherwise she would not know how to survive.
"Thank you, miss. Lian'er will go now. Lian'er will be back soon." Lian'er was very happy. After all, she was just a little girl. She was naturally very happy to have new clothes.
Liu Yunqing came to the pavilion by the pond and looked at the koi in the pond. Liu Yunqing suddenly felt sad. The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and I can’t help but feel homesick. Although the distance was not far, it became a place she could not return to. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in previous years, she always didn't like to have reunion dinner with Liu Yunfei, mother and son. Now I suddenly miss the days of having reunion dinner together.
In just twenty days, it seems like twenty years have passed. Liu Yunqing's life has completely changed. She is no longer the carefree and carefree eldest lady of the Liu family. She still likes her life in the Hou Mansion. Except for Xia Jingyao occasionally making her angry and storming out, everything else is pretty good. But since she was a child, she had listened to operas and knew that once she entered the Marquis's mansion, she would be deeply involved in the world. I don’t know how long this peaceful life can last. In fact, in her heart, she was a little afraid. She was afraid that one day she would be homeless.
"What are you thinking about? You are so absorbed." At some point, Xia Jingyao came to Liu Yunqing's side. Xia Jingyao called Liu Yunqing several times before Liu Yunqing came back to his senses.
"I didn't think about it. Why are you here?" Liu Yunqing looked back at Xia Jingyao, then back to the koi in the pond.
"Do you like these koi?" Xia Jingyao asked.
"I can't tell you whether I like it or not. Sometimes I feel like I'm quite similar to these koi. I have nothing to do all day long and am trapped in this small place." Liu Yunqing said in a calm tone.
"Do you really want to go to the Imperial Capital?" Xia Jingyao asked again.
"I want to go. I have never been out of Fuchang County. I want to go further and see different places. When I was young, I often listened to the clerks in the store telling interesting stories about various places. I just thought that if I had the chance, You can also see it with your own eyes." Liu Yunqing said, looking into the distance with eyes full of yearning. At the end of his sight, there was only the cold courtyard wall, and Liu Yunqing withdrew his gaze sadly.
"There will be opportunities in the future." Xia Jingyao's tone was calm but firm.
"If you are willing to let me go, it's a deal." Liu Yunqing turned around with surprise on his face.
"No, you are overthinking." Xia Jingyao immediately gave up her fantasy.
"By the way, why did you suddenly buy me some clothes?" Liu Yunqing turned back again in disappointment.
"The Sheriff's Mansion invites us to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner. At that time, many officials and family members will definitely be there. Of course you have to dress better so as not to lose the face of the Marquis Mansion." Xia Jingyao went to find some clothes to buy some clothes. An excuse.
"I know you are not so kind. However, I can tell you in advance that I am just a merchant's daughter and don't know so many etiquettes. If I really embarrass you, you can't blame me. I definitely didn't mean it. I'll embarrass you." Liu Yunqing is still somewhat self-aware. She has never participated in such an occasion, so she can't guarantee that she won't be embarrassed. She can only do her best.
"You just need to remember that your status is the highest and don't show any cowardice." Xia Jingyao didn't care at all whether he was embarrassed or not. Who dared to say that his wife, the Marquis of Yong'an, was not polite enough.
"Well, Xia Jingyao, how did you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the past?" Liu Yunqing suddenly asked.
"Before, when we were at the border, there were frequent wars. How could we celebrate these festivals? If there was no fighting that day, it would be the best festival we could celebrate." Xia Jingyao replied calmly, but there was a touch of sadness in his tone.
"What about before you went to the border?" Liu Yunqing asked again.
"Dad is stationed at the border all year round and rarely comes back. What I remember most is the dumpling cake made by my mother, which contains sesame seeds, date paste, and sugar. It is the most delicious cake I have ever eaten, but I haven't had it in a long time. Later, dad After dying in battle, my mother died in depression and never celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival again." Xia Jingyao's tone remained calm, but there was indescribable loneliness in his eyes.
Liu Yunqing turned to look at Xia Jingyao, suddenly feeling a little distressed. She looked carefully at the man in front of her. He was only two years older than her, but he had experienced so much blood, life and death. Compared to that, how lucky I am.
"In the future, as long as I'm here, I won't let you spend the holidays alone again." Liu Yunqing seemed to comfort and promise.
"Liu Yunqing, if one day you really leave the Hou Mansion, what do you want to do?" Xia Jingyao suddenly asked.
"Of course I'm going to the Imperial Capital. I want to do business in the Imperial Capital and make a lot of money. That way, I can go wherever I want and do whatever I want." Liu Yunqing has already thought about it many, many times.
"Doing business? It's not that easy to do business in the imperial capital. The network of relationships in the imperial capital is complicated. It's difficult to open a store without any background, let alone make a lot of money." Xia Jingyao immediately poured cold water on him.
"Don't underestimate me. I have great wisdom and ability. I will definitely be able to accomplish something. I hope we will get acquainted and I will give you a 50% discount." Liu Yunqing has always been very special to herself. confidence.
"Just think about it. I'll go out with you tomorrow." Xia Jingyao doesn't have that much confidence in Liu Yunqing's abilities.
"Where to go? Tomorrow I have to patrol the shop. Because I was grounded by you, my time was delayed for several days." Liu Yunqing suddenly thought that he had not visited the store for several days.
"You will know after you go. Since you like doing business, and the business of the Hou Mansion has been entrusted to you, you should work hard and earn back the thousand gold you spent as soon as possible." After Xia Jingyao finished speaking, he stood up and left.
After chatting for a while, Liu Yunqing felt much better. Liu Yunqing got up and returned to Qingyun Courtyard. She wanted to go back and finish the unfinished painting.
