At the reception dinner held by the Luozhou magistrate's office, Yan Yu sat in the banquet, looking left and right, and always felt that something was not right about the atmosphere.
His third uncle was quite okay, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. He was full of love towards him when talking and laughing, just like the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha. But why are the other two at the same table more solemn than the other?
You two...are you going to transform into a male and female Vajra with angry eyes, subdue the four demons, and serve as a protector for his third uncle, the low-browed Bodhisattva?
And what’s going on with this faint undercurrent?
Yan Yu coughed: "Uh, you two... know each other?"
"I don't know you!" The two Vajras said at the same time, with eyebrows raised and a perfect understanding of each other.
Well? Fine. We are all brothers from all over the world, and we will never meet again anywhere in the world. Although you both say you don't know each other, you look like old acquaintances. The kind with deep hatred.
"Come on, Mr. Qin, Yu'er, it's been a hard journey, come and try our Luozhou flavor." Yan Wenkuan gave in happily. Although he is no longer confused, he still has a brow with brows and eyes like the bright moon. He is a handsome and handsome uncle.
Yan Yu happily obeyed the order and raised his chopsticks to reach for the pork head meat that he had been eyeing for a long time.
However, Qin Zhuen did not move his chopsticks. Instead, he solemnly picked up the wine glass with both hands and raised it to the host, feeling as if he was offering sacrifices to heaven.
Yan Wenkuan quickly picked up his wine glass.
Yan Yu had no choice but to put down the pork head he had just picked up and pick up the wine glass.
"Uncle Yan, you don't have to be polite." Qin Zhu'en said sincerely, "Our two families are relatives and family friends, and Yan Yu and I are brothers who grew up together. Just treat me as your nephew and call me A'en. That’s good.”
"Hehe, hehe..." Yan Yu smiled dryly, looking at the fat and thin piece of pork head that was trembling with oil, and smacked his lips. Will Qin Zhuen ever take the initiative to make friends with others? The children have grown up and understand the ways of the world. This "Uncle Yan" is so easy to call.
But his intuition told him that Qin Zhuen was acting unusually today!
Sure enough, he continued in the next sentence: "I regard Uncle Yan as my elder, so I followed Yan Yu to this family dinner and stayed with him for a few days."
"what!"
Yan Yu was confused. Borrowing? How many more days? Brother, have you discussed this with me? How come I didn’t know I agreed?
It looks like the Chinese New Year will be here in less than ten days! His grandfather, father, mother, second uncle, second aunt, eldest brother, sister-in-law, younger brothers and sisters are all waiting for him to come home for reunion!
I planned to have a deep talk with Yan Wenkuan tonight and rush to the capital tomorrow morning. Why did I rush home even before the year? Otherwise, he traveled to Huaifeng and Luozhou in ten days, and today he followed Qin Zhuen to Luozhou City. Is it because he likes it because he is rushing like this?
Also, even if he wanted to stay tonight, why would he stay at his third uncle's house?
The best inn in Luozhou City, the two top-level rooms, he and Qin Zhuenke didn't even stay in for a quarter of an hour! Just put down your luggage and come here!
Yan Yu looked at the piece of pig head meat in front of him that had never been eaten and did not dare to touch it. It's like if you bite it, your flesh will hurt the next moment. Damn it! The rent was paid in vain!
What kind of style does this ancestor have today? ! Isn’t he most annoyed by living in other people’s homes? ! In his words, "I still have to abide by bullshit rules, it's uncomfortable."
But before Yan Yu could open his mouth to protest, his third uncle Buddha had already happily agreed: "My nephew is absolutely right! Now that you have come home, you can't live outside. I have already ordered people to clean up the house." Room. Speaking of which, it is rare for my nephew to visit me here every year, and it is even more deserted during the Chinese New Year. I am very happy that my two nephews can come to Luozhou to visit me as the new year is approaching..."
"Since Third Uncle Yan is happy, how about my nephew staying in Luozhou to spend the New Year with Third Uncle? It just so happens that I don't have anywhere to go during the New Year. I'm just afraid of disturbing Third Uncle and annoying him."
Yan Tian raised his eyes to look at Qin Zhuen.
Yan Wenkuan was also stunned. He didn't expect that with his casual polite words, this stupid boy would actually want to stay here for the New Year. Celebrating the New Year at someone else’s house? His adults don't care about him? Wait, oh...the eldest princess's mansion...
Yan Yu was also stunned. The old grandfather's tearful eyes flashed before his eyes...
"Actually, I have to..."
"Hahahaha...Okay, okay." Yan Yu's weak resistance was drowned in Yan Wenkuan's hearty laughter before he could fully express it. "Tiantian and my daughter have been a little lonely these past few years. This year is just right, there are so many people and it's so lively! This is how we celebrate the New Year!" After saying this, he suddenly felt sentimental and couldn't help but pick up the wine glass and talk to Master Qin Touched again.
"Uncle San is absolutely right!"
"..."
What a fart! Yan Yu grabbed his hair and felt that he was already on the verge of collapse. Nephew? Third uncle? Did you two get my consent for your marriage? ! ah?
Who wants to celebrate New Year here? You two should ask me first!
Yan Yu was upset and angry, but in a blink of an eye he saw Yan Tian sitting beside him with an expressionless face. The small face of white porcelain has delicate and picturesque features. Although the face is tense, giving people the feeling of being repulsive and formidable, it is even more refined and refined, with a kind of unearthly beauty that is not like the world.
Things are not that simple! Yan Yu narrowed his eyes and said to himself. Lord Qin is famous in Beijing for his affection for beauties. Although he never messes with the ladies and only visits the flower streets and willow lanes, who dares to guarantee this kind of thing?
Could it be that he had something in mind for Yan Tian?
This cousin is really worried! You need to talk to your third uncle as soon as possible.
…
After all, Yan Yu and Qin Zhuen were arranged to live in the outer courtyard by Yan Wenkuan.
Taking advantage of the breakup of the dinner, Qin Zhuen found an opportunity to get close to Yan Tian and asked in a low voice:
"Don't you care who got Miss Leng's hydrangeas during the day?"
Yan Tian glanced at him and smiled slightly: "If my guess is right, it should be won by Wang Wencai who rents the house of the tofu shop on East Street... Oh, he is the only scholar in the crowd wearing a scholar's robe and a scholar's scarf, right? .”
"Eh? How did you know?" Qin Zhuen was very surprised.
While Yan Tian watched Uncle Sun and Aunt Hu clearing the table, he said casually: "If you want to get away, you must attract everyone's attention. Then what else is better than asking your capable guard to stuff a hydrangea into someone's face, and then shout What better way to say, 'Someone grabs the hydrangea, Miss Leng's life is determined'? As for why it is Wang Xiucai?" Yan Tian looked at Qin Zhuen, his eyes suddenly became a little solemn, "There are few men who grab the hydrangea. He is the most suitable person among this group of people because he has a neat appearance and has a good reputation as a scholar.
"Although Mr. Qin... has some flaws, he is a man of great courage and courage. Even if he wants to escape, he will definitely find a reliable person."
If a person handles things properly, he will not ruin Miss Leng's life.
"But Mr. Qin is indeed right. Although Wang Wencai's parents are dead and his family is extremely poor, he is a decent man."
Eh? Yan Tian was quite a surprise to Qin Zhuen. He did have the intention of teasing her the first two times, but she did not deny his benefits and actually gave him such a comment. No matter what conflicts they had before, this girl seemed to only focus on things and not people.
It's rare for a woman to do this. There are few men who can be so open-minded and fair.
And she looks... and she really lives up to the word "pretty face"... ahem...
But...eh? What does "with slight flaws" mean? ! Hey, you little girl! Explain it clearly to me! I am a clean and beautiful hero, where is my flaw? !
Before the first-generation hero Qin Zhuen could speak, his first-generation cousin Yan Yu watched the two of them whispering as if no one was around, and couldn't help but frown. I came here just for Yan Tian this time, but looking at it like this, I really don’t care.
"What are you talking about, eldest sister, so happy?" Yan Yu's voice suddenly interrupted, and then he said jokingly, "I heard that eldest sister is also a student. I wonder if I have ever heard the sage say, 'If you don't study poetry, If you don’t have words, if you don’t learn etiquette, you won’t be able to stand up’?”
Yan Tian turned around and slowly looked at this second cousin whom he had not met a few times. Does this mean that she is too disrespectful to talk to her husband while standing here? !
He has such a good attitude and teaches others when he comes up. Ah! After so many years, the people in that room in the capital still have the same moral character, without any change. I had seen such a face twice when I was a child.
"My little sister is not well-educated, which made my second cousin laugh." Yan Tian lowered his eyes and smiled respectfully at Yan Yu. His expression was gentle and dignified. Under the light of candles, it looked like spring flowers shining on the water. Even Yan Yu couldn't help but be stunned. .
"But my little sister still remembers the saying, 'A gentleman is quick in his actions but slow in his words'. It's getting late, so my second cousin should rest early. I'll take my leave."
Yan Tian turned and left. Yan Yu stared at her back in a daze, and then suddenly slapped his thigh for a long time. Good guy! Does she mean to tell herself to mind her own business, shut up and go to sleep?
Qin Zhuen on the side had already covered his mouth and burst into laughter, as if he was having a seizure.
Yan Yu couldn't help but grind his teeth. It seems that without further delay, he must quickly talk to his third uncle about his smart-tongued and lawless first cousin!
…
That night, in Yan Wenkuan's study, Yan Yu saluted, lifted up his robe and sat down. He picked up the tea bowl and considered it for a long time before he said carefully: "Third uncle, my nephew came to Luozhou this time for the sake of my eldest sister..."
Yan Wenkuan, who was originally smiling and full of kindness, suddenly became serious, and his eyes suddenly shone, showing a hint of severity.
Yan Yu was startled for no reason. Under Yan Wenkuan's sudden burst of momentum, cold sweat started to flow down before he could speak...
…
The uncle and nephew did not talk for long. When Yan Wenkuan personally sent Yan Yu out, he returned to his smiling and kind look. But the handkerchief in Yan Yu's hand was already soaked with sweat.
Yan Wenkuan watched Yan Yu go away with a smile on his face, then turned to Aunt Hu who was waiting at the door and said warmly: "Go and see if Tiantian is asleep. If not, ask her to come to my place."
…
In the sixteen years of Yan Tian's life, although she was a little lonely after losing her mother when she was young, fortunately she had a father who loved her in every possible way, so her life was carefree.
Yan Wenkuan and his wife Xiao Tianshi have been childhood sweethearts since they were young. After marriage, they have become even more harmonious and have a deep relationship, which is by no means comparable to that of ordinary couples.
Therefore, when Oda died of illness, Yan Wenkuan almost wanted to follow him. During those days, he was immersed in official duties during the day and drank to relieve his sorrows at night. It was not until one day that the wet nurse came to find Yan Tian, who had a high fever and barely survived, that he suddenly woke up. The dead have passed away, but the living still have to live well.
…
Over the years, he has taken office in various places and achieved remarkable results. He has never remarried for the sake of his daughter.
Tiantian has been smart since she was a child, especially talented in legal cases. In the past two years, she has gradually become his right-hand man.
But it is precisely because of his doting and indulgence that his daughter is so shocking compared to other girls!
His original intention was just to let Tiantian live a happier life. In this world, it is too hard for a woman to live her own life, abide by the ways of a woman, take care of her husband and teach her children, and serve her parents-in-law. However, if she makes a wrong move, she will be doomed. Being able to be content as a girl and not be bound by the world is a sign of his father's love for his daughter.
But now, I don’t know whether it is right or wrong...
