Although the weather has been sunny these past few days, it has been extremely cold.
Li Qingyi accompanied Mr. Ruan and stood waiting in front of the mansion. Seeing the carriage approaching, he quickly ordered the servant to step forward and lead the horse.
Li Yong got out of the car first and saw Mrs. Ruan standing there waiting for the first time. He quickly came over and shook her hand: "My hands are frozen, so I don't even have a hand stove."
Li Qingyi looked on with a smile in his eyes and remained silent.
Mrs. Ruan blushed and said angrily: "How can I be so delicate? This is the first time my aunt has come to our house, so don't neglect her."
Shen Nianzhen got out of the car first and happened to see this scene. The corners of her petal-like lips pursed slightly.
Li Qingyi's sharp eyes saw them getting out of the car and hurriedly ordered the girl and mother-in-law: "Hurry up and wait."
As he said that, he walked to the carriage first to support Shen Nianzhen, pulled her and said happily: "My cousin is really so beautiful. I think her appearance and temperament are no worse than those of the richest ladies in the capital! Cousin You must be very tired after walking for more than a month, so go inside and take a rest."
The barrage of compliments made Shen Nianzhen stunned. She really had never seen a few ladies who were more eloquent than herself.
He quickly smiled and said, "This is my cousin, right?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Jiang was helped out of the carriage by her mother-in-law. When she heard Li Qingyi's heart-warming words of praise, she felt fond of her.
Li Qingyi quickly saluted: "Great aunt!"
While a few people were chatting, the girl and mother-in-law had already packed their luggage and the special gifts they had brought. Everything was in order and in perfect order.
When Jiang and Shen Nianzhen met, they sighed inwardly.
Mrs. Ruan smiled and stepped forward and saluted Mr. Jiang. Shen Nianzhen smiled and called "cousin" and stood aside to look at Mrs. Ruan secretly.
Although Ruan was born in a business family, he has experienced a lot and has a magnanimity that ordinary people cannot match.
Shen Nianzhen had always thought that her appearance was outstanding, but when she met Ruan, she finally understood the origin of a woman's words of beauty and wisdom.
Li Qingyi looked at Shen Nianzhen's changing expression, his eyes moved slightly, and he stepped forward and took her arm and walked inside.
They didn't stop talking along the way, making Shen Nianzhen stunned for a while.
The upper room is spacious, bright, warm and comfortable. The maids and ladies serve tea to each other and pass the stove to each other. They are busy but not in a hurry.
Shen Nianzhen's eyes were full of envy.
Li Qingyi said from the side, "My aunt must be tired from the journey. My second aunt has already asked the kitchen to prepare meals. I heard my grandmother say that my aunt's taste is very similar to hers, but I don't know if her taste has changed over the years... …”
"This child is really smart." Mrs. Jiang smiled so hard that she couldn't see her eyebrows, and sighed: "How many years have passed, and your grandmother and I have not seen each other for many years. We only exchange letters and hear about everything. Now it can be regarded as Now you can come to your home and recognize your loved ones..."
Her eyes turned red as she spoke: "It would be great if your grandmother was still alive..."
Ruan's eyes suddenly turned red, "My mother was thinking about you even before she died."
Speaking of his grandmother, Li Qingyi also felt unbearably sad, but he became more determined to protect the Li family.
Mrs. Ruan wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "Aunt, why don't you just stay in the house, and I will take care of everything."
Ms. Jiang was choked with sobs and couldn't speak. Shen Nianzhen nodded before her and agreed, "Then please trouble my cousin."...
Several people thought about the past for a while, and then the sad atmosphere eased.
After dinner, Mrs. Jiang left Mrs. Ruan to talk, with Li Qingyi and Shen Nianzhen accompanying her.
Mrs. Ruan had already guessed the purpose of the mother and daughter's visit. She was afraid that it would be difficult for them to speak, so she started the conversation first and asked, "Did Nian Zhen agree with her?"
Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Li are somewhat similar in temperament, and they are not people who strive for wealth and high status.
It's just that Shen Nianzhen's marriage was a top concern on her mind. She was really worried, so she followed Ruan's words and said: "This child is very angry. She has never made a good deal with her husband's family before. Her father passed away and stayed away." Xiao, I am a little older, let alone others. I think, as long as he is honest, hard-working and has good character
That's good. But this child said that poor and humble couples have nothing to do but don’t want to..."
Shen Nianzhen listened at the side and said angrily: "Mom, I am telling the truth. Look at Sister Xu who lives next to us. She is such a girl. Ever since she married her man, she has been working hard day and night. , not only have to take care of their own children, but also have to worry about the uncles and aunts of the husband's family. What kind of life are they living in? No matter how reliable a man is, he can't withstand the burden of the husband's family. Sister Xu is such a beautiful girl, and now she is like a flower. She is almost an old lady. It can be seen that being poor does not necessarily mean she is good."
"Nian Zhen!" Ms. Jiang's face turned red. "Whatever you said to a girl, you can just tell me at home. Why do you say it in front of your cousin?"
Ruan was also a little stunned. She had never seen such a straightforward woman...
She looked at Li Qingyi and felt that it was not good for her niece to hear this. Then she thought about it, her niece was getting old too, and if she listened more to the family's shortcomings, she would be able to learn to deal with dirty things in the future.
Li Qingyi is not bad. She has lived in two lifetimes, and it is not like she has never seen such a woman before. As long as her cleverness is used in the right place, she can be considered a bit of a genius.
I just don’t know what kind of heart Shen Nian really is.
Ruan said: "Nian Zhen's appearance is outstanding, and it is natural for her to be high-spirited. Marriage matters should be cautious. For women, even half a step in the wrong direction will not lead to success."
Mrs. Jiang sighed: "What you said is right! I know what she is thinking, but even the rich and powerful people look down on us, and rich people with good character are hard to come by. When it comes to being a concubine, I am I absolutely disagree. If you are confused about the marriage, your life will be over."
Li Qingyi had a good impression of Mr. Jiang. It was not easy for a mother to speak such truth about her daughter in front of others.
Ruan also agreed with Jiang's words, "Parents have the same feelings for their children. Her second uncle and I are always worried about Yi'er's marriage. We only hope that she will be healthy and happy throughout her life, and nothing else comes second."
With Shen Nianzhen's current conditions, she didn't even have to think about the aristocratic family, and she looked down on ordinary family members. If it goes according to her heart, she can only be a concubine.
If you want to be a concubine, who do you want to be a concubine for?
Li Qingyi looked at Shen Nianzhen. If he wanted to know what she was thinking, he naturally had to get acquainted with her as soon as possible. "Mom, great aunt, you two are talking while I take my cousin to the yard to get some fresh air."
Shen Nianzhen was very satisfied with Li Qingyi's enthusiasm.
She is also a smart person, so she gets along very happily with Li Qingyi.
Li Qingyi took her to see the small yard that had just been cleaned up for her and Jiang. Shen Nianzhen smiled even more comfortably. She was already bright and beautiful, and this smile was as touching as the peach blossoms in March.
"Forgetting your trouble."
"What the hell, let's talk about it. My cousin is actually a few years older than me, but we just get along as sisters. If you have any needs or difficulties, just tell me and don't let us go outside. We are family members."
Isatis followed the two of them and thought to herself, is the girl's face frozen with laughter?
