In addition to Li Shu's family of four, there were also Zheng Miao and his wife who had just married, Zheng Chang and Zheng Tong, and several other sons of the same family. Now that Cen Shiyan had moved in, Zheng Hao asked these few to seek advice from Cen Shiyan.
Zhu Lingxuan and Zheng Miao were newly married. They knew that Zheng Miao got up early and were very reluctant to part with them. The two of them were very affectionate last night and always wanted to spend some time together. In fact, she was several years older than Zheng Miao. Although Zheng Miao acted like a young master from an aristocratic family, he was very obedient to her, so once Zheng Miao left, there was no point in her sleeping alone. After washing up, she came to Lishu Talk here.
Coincidentally, Lin Taoer was also here with Li Shu, so Li Shu introduced her to Zhu Lingxuan: "This is the wife of Cen Tuiguan. Mr. Cen was very knowledgeable back then. He also asked Liu Lang to ask Mr. Cen for advice. "
Zhu Lingxuan and Lin Taoer met separately. Zhu Lingxuan saw that Lin Taoer was beautiful. She was only in her twenties and had a pair of particularly smart eyes. The finishing touch on her made her whole person unique. This makes me feel good.
Lin Taoer saw that Zhu Lingxuan had the charm of a young woman and the elegance of a scholar, which made people forget about the vulgarity.
Lishu started the conversation, and the three of them had a great time chatting. Zhu Lingxuan and Lishu often talked about poetry, and occasionally talked about household chores. But today was uncharacteristically, they only talked about the local customs of Jiaxuan and did not mention anything else. She, this made Zhu Lingxuan confused, but she was also raised by a big family, and she knew from a young age that she should be happy and not angry.
After a while, Zhu Lan personally brought the cakes in: "Grandma, the snowflake cake has just been made, and the slave asked someone to make walnut and pine nut tea. The cook said that the snowflake cake is made of glutinous rice. Drinking glutinous rice with cold water will hurt your stomach. "
Li Shu looked at the snow cake that was served and couldn't help but smile at the two of them: "My mother's family is from Huguang. We all like to eat glutinous rice food there, and people also cook it in different ways. When I got married, my family gave me a dowry I have a cook from my hometown who is best at making snowflake cakes. If you try it and are not used to it, I always have soft fragrant cakes."
This was the first time Lin Taoer ate snowflake cake. It tasted refreshing and delicious, smooth, soft and sweet. She thought of her husband and son again, and wanted to pack some, but was embarrassed.
Li Shu seemed to have read through her thoughts and said, "These have been sent to the front for their men. I don't know if they like it or not."
Zhu Lingxuan heard what Xian Ge knew and said: "Liu Lang must like it. He is quite picky, but I don't know why. He just likes to eat your food. He always says that aunt's food here is better than others."
"This is too much praise. I would say you and your wife are sensible." Lishu said with a smile.
Suddenly Lin Tao'er's maid came to tell her that her son had just woken up. Lin Tao'er hurried away. After she left, Zhu Lingxuan asked: "Aunt, my nephew's wife heard that the surname of the Marquis of Guangyang in Beijing was Cen. Is that Mrs. Cen from his family?"
Li Shu glanced at her and nodded: "It's her family. This Mrs. Cen has a special origin." She explained, especially reminding Zhu Lingxuan: "This second Mrs. Cen comes from the countryside, has a free and uninhibited temperament, and usually likes to live in a garden." She is sincere when it comes to things, and her heart is as good as gold. People often gather because of profit, and disperse because of profit, so it is very important to be so sincere and sincere."
Zhu Lingxuan was confused after hearing these words. Her mother had a bad temper and her father had a bad relationship. She was mostly taught about housekeeping matters. Mrs. Zhu did not judge people based on their poverty, but she was a widowed young man with a weird temper. , it was difficult to get along with her, except Li Shu, who was higher in seniority and status than her, but not much different in age. Sometimes she would give a few words but not know how to preach. Zhu Lingxuan could listen to a few words, but she could Just because you listen doesn't mean you understand.
However, she still liked being with Li Shu, especially after Lin Taoer left, they were very lively talking about things in Jingzhong.
Only then did Zhu Lingxuan realize that Li Shu's cousin was Mrs. Marquis Guangyang: "Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"
"You didn't even ask, how can I bring it up?" Li Shu said with a smile. She and Li Zhen had a very bad relationship, but it was not easy to talk to outsiders when they met each other. However, Li Shu knew that her aunt was Mrs. Xian Wuyanghou, so she couldn't help but said: "Since you are coming to the capital this time, are you ready to pay homage?"
Zhu Lingxuan was also a little embarrassed. Her aunt asked her to marry her cousin, and she made a lot of promises, but because her father had not decided on his foreign appointment, her uncle was killed in battle and her title of Marquis Wuyang was lost, so her mother quickly married her to another man. Others don't know if their aunt will be angry?
Therefore, she said a few perfunctory words.
But when they returned to the room, Zheng Miao happened to come back to get something. When the couple met, Zheng Miao said: "That official Cen is also Mr.'s student. He has no airs. We all call him senior brother and we all talk very much." carefree."
Zhu Lingxuan said: "Do you know that Mrs. Cen is the woman married by Mr. Cen in the countryside? No wonder I saw her wearing simple clothes and being strange. However, my aunt said she was sincere and asked me not to despise her."
Zheng Miao thought: "What my aunt said is not unreasonable. There are many officials in the world who are complicit in evil, and there are also some who are not in line with the secular world, but are in line with the interests of the people."
Zhu Lingxuan thought that this was similar to what her mother said. In the final analysis, choosing a husband depends on how the person is. Her mother said that there was an example of the mother-in-law driving away so many daughters-in-law in Wuyang Hou Mansion. What kind of blessing could it be? My aunt had already made up her mind if she wanted to. She always paid lip service but never followed through on her words. In fact, she was just riding a donkey in search of a horse. Why should she marry into such a snobbish family?
The young couple chatted for a while, and Zheng Miao stole some incense when no one was around. Zhu Lingxuan pushed him away and said: "Do you know? I just found out today that Mrs. Guangyang Hou is my aunt's cousin. I used to I have never heard her mention it before. This girl from the Liu family is really married to a very prominent family. I have seen what it means to be a wealthy family. No wonder when my grandmother mentioned the reputation of the Liu family in Jinghu outside, everyone admired her. "
When Zhu Lingxuan thought of this, she came to her senses again. Her father's three-year term had expired. He didn't know if he could successfully become the prefect. If not, what would happen when he returned to Beijing to report on his duties? The last time my grandmother appeared as the Liu family in Jinghu, she made Grandma Zheng unhappy. How did the Liu family view my grandmother?
The boat was more than halfway through and would soon arrive in Tongzhou. Lishu started to worry about Zheng Hao's return, but Zheng Hao comforted her: "It's okay, you don't have to worry."
"How can I not be worried? Yes, recently I was looking for the jade cicada my father gave me when I was a child, but I couldn't find it. Do you think it's strange? It seems that I have been wearing it since I was five or six years old. Later I remembered I often wear it when I play Hundred Birds to the Phoenix, but I don’t know when it disappeared. I always thought I put it somewhere, and I searched for a long time but couldn’t find it.” Lishu pouted, the things were the second best, which were gifts from her father. Yes, the meaning is different.
Zheng Hao smiled and said: "Since you like it, I'll just buy one for you. Don't talk about you anymore, just take it. I don't know how many of my previous jade pendants are gone."
Li Shu shook her head: "This is unique. My grandfather and uncle in our family love to collect paintings, and my father is good at appreciating antiques. He is extremely discerning. My mother originally said that my father bought it for me on the street. Later I Only then did I realize that the jade cicada was carefully selected by my father and was unique. There is a red line on the head of the white jade cicada. It is not an ordinary piece.":,,
