Dense and green branches shade the deep courtyard, in which there are still early spring flowers showing bright red colors, blooming leisurely. Spring is in full bloom, and the pavilions and pavilions in the garden form a spring charm of their own under the shade.
The young swallows are learning to fly, and the swallow nests on the bamboo curtains are empty and silent; the shadows of koi carps swimming in the wide pool outside the curtains are turning around, creating a beautiful spring scenery that is eye-catching.
Haishi has been in an extremely comfortable mood these days. In addition to Xie Haowen's thoughtfulness and her child's worry-free treatment, the banquet list for the polo club that was sent to her a few days ago really made her extremely satisfied. Well, the list includes almost all the nobles from the capital city, as well as those talented women and men with outstanding talents. Not to mention how rare it is that those nobles from the aristocratic families are willing to participate in a polo match together. Just say how rare it is for those talented and beautiful women who claim to be noble to be willing to attend a banquet!
This pomp is really unmatched by any other family. Her mother-in-law, although she is not old, her status is really noble. It is estimated that few families can invite as many people as their family. Come on, this time she doesn’t believe that she can’t bring back a good son-in-law and wife for her son!
Haishi is a person who knows how to repay kindness. She was grateful for Gu Ruosu's kindness this time. She heard that Gu Ruosu didn't sleep well these days, so she hurriedly sent some incense and medicinal food that could help her sleep. The weather was good, so they even held a spring banquet to please Gu Ruosu. The scenery was beautiful, the delicacies were delicious, and the smart You Lian and the most popular theater troupe were playing music, dancing and performing. It can be said that they were very dedicated. .
And the fact was not what Heishi expected. Gu Ruosu was very pleased with such careful arrangements, and her mood could be said to be much better. At least, her brows were no longer frowning.
"Mother, my daughter-in-law heard that this troupe has put on a new play recently, which is about three dozen spider spirits. Why don't we let them perform it for mother to see." Haishi sat under Gu Ruosu and tried to please her. Said as if.
After Gu Ruosu heard this, she nodded her head. She had been really depressed recently and often stayed behind closed doors. This time she came with the intention of giving face to serve as a backdrop, but she didn't expect that this ancient person Her imagination is really big. The plays performed by these troupes not only include scenes of stand-ins, heartless men, and scumbags, but they even include plays related to the most popular "Bamboo Horse Can't Defeat the Skyfall" of her time, and they are well-produced. , it was still a live performance, but he also had the joy of watching a drama. For a moment, Gu Ruosu's worries were forgotten.
"It's fine if mother likes it. As long as mother likes it, my daughter-in-law will often invite this troupe to our house to perform for her mother."
"Well, that's not necessary. When there is a new play, we can go out and watch it by ourselves. I think it will have a unique flavor."
"Yes, yes, what mother said is that it is lively when there are many people. If mother wants to go, why not let the children accompany her? My wife's wishes, my siblings' wishes, and my niece's niece are all very important. I am happy to accompany my mother."
"Let's talk about it again~ It's better to think about these things in the long run. Besides, don't children nowadays like to attend literary poetry gatherings? That's where their peers make friends. Theaters like this are all for us seniors. ... People with enough experience would prefer to go.”
[What’s old? My mental age is only 18. Alas, it’s all the fault of my body~]
"If you don't believe me, take a look. There are still a few children sitting obediently in our house." As Gu Ruosu said, he randomly clicked on a few empty seats, and those seats were really a coincidence. Thanks to Yi and Hai Pingting His seat was among them, and Heidegger could only apologize hurriedly, not daring to make any rebuttal.
[These children really make me worried! She doesn't know how to take good care of me at such a good time, which means this girl is really careless... She knows how to mess around with me every day, and she doesn't look like a girl at all... And the same goes for that girl Pingting... ...At first, she looked like an obedient and submissive girl. Unexpectedly, at such a short time, she would seize the opportunity to run out. She didn’t know what she was doing, and even the maids were not allowed to follow her. If she was going to talk to her uncle, It's best to have feelings or do things she told her... If she was lucky enough to enter the Xie family's door, it would be her destiny... But if not... then it would be a waste of her good aunt's life. Be careful. ] Haishi thought of this, raised the grape wine in the glass cup with dark eyes, and drank it in one gulp. The grape wine immediately stimulated her taste buds.
At this time, Hai Pingting, who was thinking about Haishi, escaped from all the maids and slaves, wore an inconspicuous smoky gray dress, half-covered her face with an orchid fan, and was staying in a room. In a sparsely populated place.
I just saw two slaves standing outside the gate of a desolate courtyard, and inside the gate, a pair of beautiful people stood on the covered bridge. Both sides of the covered bridge were covered with willow trees, and the willow branches were inextricably linked. The catkins are as white as snow in the breeze.
The fragrance of flowers from the garden continued to flow into their noses, and the beautiful silhouettes of the two of them reflected each other in front of them, making this infinite spring fun.
"I went to my grandmother's house to play music for her again this morning, but I didn't see you."
"Well... early this morning, my aunt asked me to accompany my cousin to choose clothes for the polo match, which delayed me for some time. Later I heard that the Duke was also there, and I didn't want to disturb the family happiness of your grandparents."
"Well... you can actually come next time. Although my grandfather is cold to others, he is the gentlest in front of my grandmother. I guess it won't be a big deal."
"Yes... yes... today my grandfather also said that I am more cheerful and that my piano playing is much better. He gave me this specially. I think you girls will like these gold and jade things." , you might as well take it? Let someone make it into the style you like..." Xie Changbai took out a piece of uncarved sapphire from his arms and handed it to Hai Pingting, with a trace of desire and embarrassment in his eyes.
The uncarved sapphire in Xie Changbai's hand has a simple beauty. Its color is fresh and elegant, with a fresh and refined atmosphere. Its shape is also very graceful, with smooth curves and soft edges. Under the sunlight, sapphire will show a soft luster, and its pure color will make people indulge in it.
Uncarved sapphire is like a masterpiece of nature. The flowing beauty it presents cannot be replicated artificially, showing its beauty and preciousness.
Hai Pingting pursed her lips, she really liked this piece of jade, but in the end she hesitated for a moment and did not accept the piece of sapphire. She stretched out her hand and pushed the jade in the direction of Xie Changbai and said, "This piece of jade is It’s really a good thing, I like it very much, but this piece of jade was given to you by the Duke of the State. I have no merit and no reward, so what’s the point of taking it?”
"But... this jade is very beautiful..." Xie Changbai explained palely.
"I know it's pretty, but...my mother said...girls can't just accept other people's things...you have to repay them as gifts...your jade is too precious...I have nothing to pay back..." Hai Pingting said rather calmly.
She is indeed rude. Although she has the status of an eldest daughter, her life is not as smooth as that of her younger brothers and sisters. Not to mention having such a good thing, she just sees it. It's also very rare.
She likes Xie Changbai, and she also likes the things he gave... like the plate of cakes he gave before... a box of good tea or a good pen... she loved them all...
But she didn't want to just accept Xie Changbai's precious gift... The relationship between two people should be back and forth... If she had always unconditionally accepted Xie Changbai's kindness to her... then their relationship would be far from pure love. Far away...closer to the material...
Hai Pingting was thinking like this, but Xie Changbai was not. When Xie Changbai heard this, he thought that Hai Pingting did not intend to continue to interact with him. He was very anxious, and his handsome face turned red instantly, but he I didn’t know what to say. In the end, I just stammered and asked: "Is there anything I did wrong... I can change it... don’t... don’t... ignore... me... ..." When he said the last word, Xie Changbai's voice was almost as weak as a mosquito buzzing.
When Hai Pingting heard this, she also understood that Xie Changbai had misunderstood, and quickly waved her hand and said: "No... no... you are a good person... I quite like being with you... but this thing is really... It’s too expensive...I dare not accept it...Many good things will not last long here..."
[My younger brothers and sisters will definitely have the things I have had since I was a child, but they will also have the things I don’t have... Even if I occasionally get good things... they will still be theirs after all...] Hai Pingting said these words. I said silently in my heart...
"Then... how about I give you... your favorite colorful silk thread from Yuanyangzhai? You said you like embroidery the most... use their thread to embroider... maybe it can match your skills..." Thank you Changbai has also come from hard times, so he naturally understands Hai Pingting's situation very well, but his life has been too smooth recently, and he only wants to be good to Hai Pingting, but he has lost his sense of proportion... Xie Changbai's heart I was very upset and quickly said this to make amends.
"Okay... if you give me the silk thread, I will sew a piano cover for you later. Your piano is a good piano, but the cover is a bit old, so it would be better to use a new one..." Hai Pingting knew Xie Changbai, like her, was not yet familiar with the relationship between men and women. He only knew that if he was good to a person, he would give him things and share his favorite things with her, so he no longer hesitated and accepted it immediately.
"Well...if you give me a piano cover, I will definitely cherish it...and live up to your craftsmanship..."
"By the way... there will be a polo match in the house in a few days... Grandma said she hopes I can play on the field too. This time the polo match is between men and women. How about you and I... go on the field together to have fun? "Xie Changbai invited.
Hai Pingting's eyes flickered and wandered, then she covered her face with a fan and said, "I'm not good at playing polo... let's forget it... I'll just cheer for you then..."
Xie Changbai felt a little disappointed, but he didn't take it to heart. He just thought that Hai Pingting was having a difficult life, or that she had poor talent, hadn't studied well or didn't study well.
"It's getting late, let's go back. If it's too late, I think my aunt will come out to look for me." Hai Pingting said suddenly.
"Ah? Well, you go back first. I'll wait for you to go back before leaving. I'll just look at you here." Xie Changbai's eyes were full of affection at this moment, and he looked at Hai Pingting quietly with such eyes. , Hai Pingting felt his gaze, and slowly raised her head, and smiled gently at Xie Changbai. Their eyes met, and it was as if the whole world had stopped.
The blue sky, white clouds, sunshine, and everything is full of vitality. Under this beautiful sunny sky, it looks like an endless picture, and the soft light makes people feel warm. On this cobblestone road, Hai Pingting was walking slowly in a smoky gray skirt. Her long hair fluttered gently in the breeze, and her hairpin also swayed slightly. Her figure was elegant and her steps were light, which made people laugh. Involuntarily wanting to stare. Suddenly, Hai Pingting stopped, turned her head, and looked at Xie Changbai. Her eyes revealed so much tenderness that it made people's hearts flutter.
Xie Changbai, who was behind her, was also quite surprised, but still responded happily.
Hai Pingting took a few steps forward, then looked back. Xie Changbai also turned his head and smiled at her. The girl's pace is getting slower and slower, and she looks back every step she takes, as if she doesn't want to leave. And Xie Changbai also stood there, silently watching her back.
When Hai Pingting was about to become a small dot and disappear in Xie Changbai's eyes for the last time, Hai Pingting turned her head again. At this moment, Hai Pingting's eyes were filled with tears unconsciously.
Hai Pingting used her strength to wipe away her tears, squeezed out a smile, then waved gently and left with light steps.
Looking at Hai Pingting's back, Xie Changbai looked very reluctant to leave, and for some reason, he felt uneasy in his heart, as if he had lost something important. However, he didn't think much about it and just thought that he was in love for the first time. Just ignorant.
He waited silently for a while, thinking that maybe Hai Pingting should have returned to the banquet by this time, but he was still afraid of causing a bad impact to Hai Pingting, so he waited until the sun moved and finally He turned around and left with his servant, leaving behind a piece of quiet water on the covered bridge and the breeze of catkins flying in the sky, taking away the beautiful memories that belonged to the two of them.
