Su Qingluan went over the points she wanted to win in her mind, turned around, closed her eyes and fell asleep - there was a tough battle to be fought the next day, so only by sleeping well the first night can you be full of energy!
So, Su Qingluan, who had slept well and energetically, changed clothes on time the next day and boarded the carriage to Xie's house in high spirits.
There was originally a little girl inside the carriage to take orders, but Su Qingluan was not used to having people around, so she was asked to sit outside and drive with the driver.
And she herself sat in a corner of the carriage - this could stabilize her body to the greatest extent and reduce the "suffering of fatigue in the carriage".
Although horse carriages are not as comfortable as modern private cars, they are still a common means of transportation for wealthy families, and their thermal performance is still very good. In addition, Su Qingluan's clothes were also very thick, so even without any heating facilities, Su Qingluan would not feel cold while sitting in the carriage.
But it was different outside the carriage.
Although the wind was not freezing today, no matter how crisp and clear the air was, it was still late autumn after all. Su Qingluan simply opened the curtain of the exquisite White Crane Lingyun hand stove in her hand and handed it to the little girl who had said "I will do whatever I want" before:
"Well, I'm staying warm inside. I don't need this. You can use it to warm your hands." He raised his head again and stretched out his hands to feel the strength of the autumn wind. He frowned slightly, "If you still feel cold while holding the hand stove, come in and hide for a while." hide."
As for the guy driving the carriage, looking at him pulling the reins and waving his whip, there were beads of sweat on his forehead. It was obvious that he didn't need this hand stove.
The little girl was surprised and happy when she heard this. Now that the carriage was driving, she could only give a half-length salute: "Du Juan thanks Madam for the reward!"
Su Qingluan chuckled: "This hand stove originally belonged to your Xie Mansion, how did it become a reward from me?"
But she wasn't really doubtful. After all, this hand stove was originally designated for her "guest", so what the little girl Du Juan said was right.
The reason why Su Qingluan asked this question was out of joking interest. After saying this, she opened the curtain and got back into the carriage.
When they arrived at the gate of Xie's Mansion, Su Qingluan asked Du Juan to hand over the previous invitation, and she sat in the carriage and waited quietly.
Perhaps the "favor of the hand stove" had some effect after all. Compared with the original formula smile, Du Juan was a little more meticulous and considerate.
For example, when they were approaching the door of Xie's Mansion, Du Juan had already reminded Su Qingluan: "You have been invited, and you are a distinguished guest of my Xie Mansion. You will never be treated lightly. So there is no need to get off the carriage later." , just submit the invitation message and wait for the servant door to greet you."
Su Qingluan nodded calmly when he heard this, but sighed in his heart: As expected, as a "real partner", the treatment is completely different from that of "just doing business".
Before, she had entered the Xie Mansion - even if it was just a "part-time residence" to the real Xie Mansion people - she had always used the side door and the back door, so naturally it was even more impossible for her to be allowed to enter in a carriage.
And there were all kinds of kneeling and kowtowing. Although Xie Zian was not strict with etiquette, Zhang Ma did not bother to argue with Xiao Xiami about etiquette and lost his status. Generally speaking, Su Qingluan did not face any special difficulties in the Xie Mansion, but he was very concerned about this era. Normal "etiquette" is still considered "red tape" to a modern person like Su Qingluan.
However, Su Qingluan didn't intend to worry about it - after all, this was a difference of the times, and it was not something anyone could decide.
While thinking wildly, there was finally a sound at the door - the sound of the doorbolt of the central door being slowly pulled open.
Su Qingluan was thinking in her mind that from the time she posted the invitation to go out to now, there would be more than a quarter of an hour. It’s no wonder that in those costume dramas, guests often sit in a carriage and wait when visiting. It often takes such a long time, and it is indeed a bit inhumane for people to wait outside.
Thinking like this, Su Qingluan felt the carriage move forward slowly.
Probably because the ground was smoother than the dirt road outside, Su Qingluan finally felt less bumpy.
About another time after burning the incense, Su Qingluan felt the carriage she was in twisting and turning. During this period, Du Juan sat next to her in the carriage and introduced to her the location of the place she passed and what it did.
Although Su Qingluan has been to the villa of Xie Mansion several times and is not completely unfamiliar, Du Juan's careful and thoughtful introduction still made her feel very considerate.
It's a pity that she, a modern Chinese, has no idea of "rewarding" in her mind. Today she brought only large banknotes for emergencies.
To put it bluntly, for Su Qingluan, this large amount of banknotes are considered "public liquidity", and the face value is at least fifty taels, which is not suitable for reward money at all, so she still feels a little guilty towards Sister Dujuan. .
But fortunately, the girls may also know that Su Qingluan, who comes from a small family, has no concept of "rewarding", and has no cold attitude because Su Qingluan "doesn't get a dime".
When the carriage stopped, Du Juan got off the carriage first.
Originally, Su Qingluan was still muttering, "There will be no such thing as someone lying on the ground to make a stool." But fortunately, at least Xie Mansion is not so perverted - or his identity will not make people so perverted - in short, Du Juan He just put a bench next to the carriage and helped Su Qingluan to step on the square bench to get out of the carriage.
Originally, Su Qingluan could get on and off a carriage of this level by himself, but today not only did he change into new clothes, but the most important thing was to bring a shawl. The warmth is really warm, but the complexity and cumbersomeness are also really cumbersome - even if Zhang Ma has chosen a relatively convenient and easy-to-move style, this outfit is still cumbersome for Su Qingluan, who wears ordinary men's clothing.
So Su Qingluan didn't show much pretense and let Du Juan help her out of the carriage.
At this time, Zhang Ma was already standing not far in front waiting.
When Su Qingluan got off the carriage, Zhang Ma looked her up and down and nodded secretly: Although this little girl doesn't have any excellent etiquette, she is better in that she behaves in an elegant manner and doesn't have the eyes of ordinary small-door households wandering around. , looked like he had never seen the world, and he was not in a panic. He made a fuss when others came over to support him and felt uncomfortable from head to toe.
From the beginning, she could feel that Su Qingluan was calm and peaceful, even a little relaxed.
On this point, Zhang Ma gave Su Qingluan a high look.
In fact, the reason why Su Qingluan was so calm was because it was not the first time that Xie Mansion came here, and she also knew what she was doing here, so she was completely relaxed.
But while Zhang Ma was sizing up Su Qingluan, Su Qingluan was also sizing up Zhang Ma—and the middle-aged man next to her who thought he looked like Shopkeeper Liang with a "broad heart and a fat body".
Su Qingluan felt that Zhang Ma seemed to be somewhat respectful to this person.
Who is this person?
