On the day when the carriage arrived at Yingtian Mansion, the sky was as blue as a wash, so clean that people couldn't bear to look away after just one glance.
Lu planned to rest in Yingtian Mansion for a day and return to Beijing with his eldest son Xu Pingyi, so the carriage went straight to Yingtian Academy.
In the carriage, Xu Nuo was eating peaches and looking forward to it, feeling a little nervous in his heart.
Here, she will meet many colorful figures in history, and she must not show her timidity when the time comes.
It was not yet noon when we arrived at Yingtian Academy. The carriage stopped slowly. Xu Nuo opened the curtain first and lifted her skirt directly. She turned around and reached out to help Lu get out of the car.
After turning around, I was shocked by the scene in front of me.
It's not because of the majestic and quiet gate of Yingtian Academy, but because there are seven or eight ladies standing in front of this gate. These people didn't say what they looked like, but judging from their standing posture and overall temperament, they knew they were noble ladies, not to mention that there were several maids and wives standing behind them.
And what’s with the eager flattery in these girls’ eyes?
Lu didn't expect to encounter such a situation. She only glanced over there and ordered the guards to ask Xu Pingyi to come out without changing her expression.
Yingtian Academy has many rules. If foreigners want to visit, they need to register.
Xu Nuo was idle and bored, so he stared at the few ladies in front of him. He couldn't pick out any of them with outstanding looks, so he thought that there were many beauties in Jiangnan.
Just as she was thinking this, several young ladies crowded around her, with a bit of shyness on their faces, and the shadow of a carefully trained noble lady could be seen in their speech and behavior.
Some of them talked to Lu, and some came directly to talk to Xu Nuo.
After listening for a long time, she realized that several people were from Bianjing and came to the academy specifically to see Xu Pingyi's recent piece of jade. She was about to leave but heard that Lu was coming. This is what is waiting here.
After standing for a while, a flat-top carriage with two horses and eight wheels came slowly, and a girl in purple got out of the carriage with the help of a maid.
The woman exudes nobility, dignity and dignity, and smiles at Mrs. Lu.
Seeing this posture, Mrs. Lu didn't know who was coming, so she hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "I have met the Lord Jiaren County." She had been away from Beijing for seven years, and she no longer remembered the appearance of the Lord Jiaren County. But the nun behind the county lord. However, Mrs. Lu remembered it very lightly, so she directly called out the title.
Xu Nuo has good eyesight, so he naturally follows Lu and salutes. From the corner of his eye, he saw that the ladies before had expressions of injustice but had to bow down and salute, and he was secretly curious in his heart.
"Mrs. Xu is so polite. I didn't expect that you would still recognize me after so many years." The Lord of Jiaren County stretched out his hand to support Lu. A smile appeared on his face.
Then, her eyes fell on Xu Nuo. To be precise, it landed on the jade hanging on Xu Nuo's waist.
Xu Dalang did not give such a beautiful jade to her, but gave it to such an uneducated sister who grew up outside. It was a waste of such a good jade.
There was resentment in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
Lord Jiaren's eyes moved up to see Xu Nuo's peach-white face. I was startled in my heart, but she was somewhat beautiful.
Naturally, Xu Nuo was also looking at County Master Jiaren, who was fourteen or fifteen years old. His facial features are not outstanding, but they are fair. The skin is as delicate as egg white and hydrated.
"This must be Mrs. Xu Liu, she is becoming more and more provocative now." Jiaren County Master said with a smile, reaching out to hold Xu Nuo's hand.
Xu Nuo withdrew his hand, bowed again and said respectfully: "The county master has given you the award." The original owner was only three years old when she came to the capital. Not to mention whether she saw the county master at that time, she was only three years old at the time and now twelve. You can't say that you are outstanding and not outstanding, the changes are too big, okay?
You don't use this kind of approach to strike up a conversation. If you don't have anything to say, let's just say it, okay?
"I wonder if the county lord is here?" There were so many ladies outside Yingtian Academy. Even if she didn't gossip, she still asked.
The head of Jiaren County glanced at Xu Nuo and then at the ladies before saying, "I got a fine piece of jade from Xu Dalang yesterday, and I'm here to express my gratitude."
"So..." Lu just said two words. Before she could say anything else, she heard a familiar voice coming from behind.
"Mother!" Xu Pingyi was striding over, wearing a white and green brocade robe embroidered with bamboo-shaped dark patterns, a gray belt around his waist, and a dark green short bow hanging on it.
The quickest reaction was not Lu or Xu Nuo, but the ladies around them. They immediately turned around and assumed the most standard stance. Even the head of Jiaren County looked towards the direction of the sound without hesitation.
Xu Nuo glanced at it and couldn't look away again.
Her eldest brother is so handsome!
Xu Pingyi's appearance almost combines all the advantages of Xu Gucheng's and Lu's appearance. His young face has some edges and corners, and his facial features are impeccable, like carefully carved jade.
The wind is smooth and graceful, the temperament is excellent, and it is as dazzling as the brightest star in the sky.
He is not gentle and elegant, nor is he cold and handsome. There is a kind of casual calmness in his movements. Coupled with his excellent appearance, he is not just elegant and suave.
The Xu family members all said that Xu Pingyi looked like Xu Gulei, and Xu promised that they would only find out when they met today, because they were similar in appearance.
Xu Pingyi stopped in front of Mr. Lu, with a bright smile on his face and a warm look in his eyes: "Mom, didn't you say you'll arrive in the afternoon?"
Xu Pingyi is fifteen years old and has no nickname yet.
Mrs. Lu smiled as she looked at her son who was gradually maturing: "I was worried that you were waiting outside the academy and said you were a little early on purpose."
Xu Nuo was still in shock at how handsome her eldest brother was. It wasn't until a big hand rubbed her head that she realized it. She heard a lazy and doting voice coming from above her head: "I haven't seen you for more than half a year, Mr. Liu Niang." It’s a lot higher.”
Xu Nuo's heart was beating loudly, his eldest brother was so handsome! The sound is great!
She, an aunt in her twenties, fell into this trap.
Xu Nuo thought that his father's appearance was already top-notch, but he didn't expect that his eldest brother would have such an unforgettable appearance.
Although she is quite good-looking, compared with her eldest brother's appearance, she seems to be inferior.
Suddenly, she understood why the ladies and Lord Jiaren standing outside the academy were here. It was for her eldest brother!
"Brother seems to have grown taller too." Xu Nuo raised his head and smiled, showing his thin white teeth and staring closely at Xu Pingyi's face.
Chuntang had met Xu Pingyi in July, and they were much calmer than Xu Nuo. Seeing his wife's eyes fixed on her, Chuntang hesitated for a while and finally gently poked Xu Pingyi's waist with her fingers.
Xu Nuo woke up with a start and immediately looked away.
The first time she became infatuated with her eldest brother.
The original owner only had a few glimpses of Xu Pingyi from behind in her memory. She had no idea what he looked like. If she had known this earlier, she would have followed her father to Beijing in July.
Isn't that guy Hu Ling a nymphomaniac? Why don't I have any feelings for my eldest brother, but I fall in love with that guy Zhu Shang?
Aesthetics simply needs to be learned from kindergarten.
Could it be that she likes older people?
"Of course, your eldest brother and I are growing tall." Xu Pingyi had a smile on his face, thinking to himself that his sister had really changed a lot compared to the Chinese New Year. At that time, she was hiding from people at all, but now she has some She has the temperament of a noble lady, and her speech and behavior are very standard. No wonder my mother can change back.
The head of Jiaren County couldn't help coughing when he realized that she hadn't been noticed at all.
Xu Pingyi looked over following the voice and immediately bowed and saluted: "The eldest son of the Xu family has met the head of Jiaren County."
"Why be so polite? I came here specifically to express my gratitude to you." Lord Jiaren stretched out his hand to support you, smiling extraordinarily reservedly.
Xu Pingyi straightened up, waved his hands, and said very seriously: "I am just raising the jade for a few days on Wang Jiulang's behalf. County Lord, you can finally get this jade because Wang Jiulang reluctantly parted with it. You must not thank the wrong person."
Xu Nuo's eyelids twitched, the county boss was here eagerly, saying thank you was just an excuse, just to see you, eldest brother.
The head of Jiaren County was not surprised, and a shy look appeared on his face: "Of course I will go and thank Jiulang Wang, but without you, I will not be able to see this jade. In this way, it is also fate. Of course I want to thank you."
"I see, I understand. The Lord of Jiaren County really loves jade. If he encounters a good jade in the future, I will tell him." Xu Pingyi always had a faint smile on his face, his eyes were clear and translucent, and his expression was serious.
Xu Nuo was dumbfounded. Did his eldest brother understand what the county leader said?
The Lord of Jiaren County nodded: "I will go back to the Prince's Mansion immediately. I won't say much. I usually don't have anyone to keep me company. I hope Mrs. Xu Liu will come to Prince Yi's Mansion to accompany me in the future." When he turned around, his eyes changed from Xu Nuo. The jade pendant around his waist was scratched, and then he walked towards the carriage with his back straight.
The head of Jiaren County talked about Prince Yi's Mansion, and Xunuo immediately understood her identity. Her father was Zhao Yuanxi, the sixth son of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty. As for which daughter she was, Xunuo couldn't remember.
I vaguely remember that the history books record that King Yi was a tolerant and taciturn person, while the Lord Jiaren County was the complete opposite of her father.
Xu Nuo's facial features were very sensitive, so she naturally noticed that the Jiaren County Lord looked at the jade around her waist many times, and also noticed the County Lord's contempt for the other ladies.
After the Lord Jiaren County left in a carriage, the other ladies came over and surrounded Xu Pingyi chattering.
Xu Nuo and Lu were pushed outside. What about the respectful and elegant image of these ladies just now?
Xu Pingyi still smiled slightly and patiently answered the ladies' questions, briefly and casually but without being rude, and then took Mrs. Lu and Xu Nuo into the academy.
Xunuo glanced back and found that the women had not left yet, and they were all looking in this direction eagerly.
His eldest brother seems to be quite charming!
But being so handsome and patient, she is willing to stick with him all day long.
Xu Pingyi noticed that Xu Nuo looked back and said, "These ladies are all fond of jade. If you, Liu Niang, like jade, you can keep in touch with them more in the future."
Xu Nuo raised his eyes and glanced at his eldest brother. If they were just happy with jade, why would these noble ladies travel long distances from Kaifeng Mansion to Yingtian Mansion? There is no jade anywhere, but they want to share it with you?
It’s you they’re rewarding, brother!
Xu Nuo thought that her eldest brother was so handsome, patient and considerate, and with so many eyes staring at him, he had to keep a close eye on him in the future, and he couldn't just let any woman come over to him. (To be continued)
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