On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, the snow disappeared and the clouds disappeared.
Laba is just two days away, but there is no festive atmosphere in Xiao Mansion.
This Wang Sanhua had just returned to the courtyard of Xiao Mansion from outside. On the other side, a carriage drove up from the door of Xiao Mansion.
Mr. Lin at the concierge saw the carriage stop and hurriedly came up to greet it.
The coachman lifted the curtain, and a handsome young man wearing a white cloak peeked out. He was not tall and looked about thirteen or fourteen years old. His skin was pale, and the blue veins under the skin could be seen.
As soon as he raised his head, he saw Mr. Lin, and his face was happy, but he still bowed and bowed out of etiquette, and then he raised his head: "Mr. Lin!"
Upon seeing this, Mr. Lin returned the greeting and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Xiaojiu of the Jiang family. I haven't seen you for a long time. I wonder if Mrs. Jiang is in good health?"
The young man's fair face turned red from the cold wind within a few breaths. He secretly tightened his cloak and covered his face with fine soft hair. He opened his mouth and was about to speak when a cough came from the car and he stretched out a hand. With soft hands like spring bamboo shoots and onions, he hurriedly stepped forward and helped the person out.
"Lin Qianyu, why don't you ask the Jiang family's third wife?"
Mr. Lin's expression changed.
The crimson-colored dress was like fire. She walked down slowly step by step. Under the long eyebrows on her temples were two phoenix eyes with slightly raised tails.
Mr. Lin glanced at her and felt a little dazed.
I haven't seen each other for a long time, although I know that she was very beautiful when she was young. Now she is not like a girl anymore, but there is a spring between her eyes, not to mention that her skin is as white as snow, and her rosy face is even more delicate under the rouge makeup. , looks like peaches and plums.
This is Jiang Siniang, Jiang Xianquan.
That young man was none other than the junior named in her name in the Jiang family, Jiang Qian, the ninth in the clan.
"snort."
Hearing this cold snort, Mr. Lin came to his senses, calmed down his expression, bowed and said, "Fourth Madam, I didn't expect you to come to Xiao Mansion today, and Lin is a little distant to greet you."
"Lin Qianyu, your basic skills have deteriorated a lot, and you can still be fooled by me."
"I'm afraid your Xiao Mansion has been leaked through a sieve long ago."
"The fourth lady is just joking with Lin. The Xiao Mansion is naturally like an iron wall. No one can escape."
Mr. Lin's face remained as usual, he turned sideways and invited, "Four ladies please, Xiao Jiulang please."
"Mr. Lin, please don't favor one over the other. I only invited Xiaojiu and Aunt Quan in."
The sound of silver bells from horse hoofs rang out from behind. Several people turned their heads and saw several tall horses parked behind the carriage, and a crisp laughter came from the horses.
Sitting on the horse was a woman dressed in black, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a hairband on her head, and she looked very capable.
When she saw Jiang Xianquan and Jiang Xianquan standing behind Mr. Lin, she shouted with great joy: "Aunt Quan, Xiaojiu!"
"Who did I know? It turned out to be Wuwang girl from the Xia family."
Without waiting for Mr. Lin to greet her, Jiang Xianquan smiled and spoke. She looked up and down, nodded and praised: "We haven't seen you for two years, but my practice has not fallen behind."
Xia Wuwang turned over and dismounted, followed by several servants of the Xia family who came forward, raised his hands and clasped his fists and said: "I originally thought that after the New Year's Eve, I would go to Jiangtang City to see my aunt and ask Xiaojiu to visit. We were playing during the Chao Festival, and luckily I took this errand. I didn’t expect to see my aunt and Xiaojiu right now, otherwise I might have missed it.”
After saying that, she turned her head slightly and winked at Jiang Xiaojiu, who huddled behind the fur collar of the cloak and smiled innocently.
Jiang Xianquan looked at the little actions of the two juniors, pretending that he could not see them, and raised his chin at them: "Let's go, I heard that the Wang family's Linyuan boy and the Bai family's little Xiuzi have arrived early, so they are just waiting for us. Don’t let Qianhe wait and get impatient.”
Only then did the group of people crowd into Xiao Mansion.
Because it was winter, the weather was cold, and because something happened at the house, the servants came and went in a hurry, with very serious faces. When facing the distinguished guests, they all bowed and saluted, and left in a hurry.
Jiang Qian walked behind Jiang Xianquan and looked around slowly, feeling very curious.
"Xiaojiu hasn't come out for a long time?"
Xia Wuwang slowed down his pace, lowered his head and asked quietly.
Now that he was walking around, he felt his body became warmer. Seeing that everyone was silent, he had no choice but to answer her in a low voice.
"Sister Wuwang, I haven't been out for almost a year. If my grandmother hadn't told my aunt to take me with her, I wouldn't have been able to get out. You also know that my body is like a rag bag. What can I hold in it? If Caidibao comes in, it means that all of it leaks out. In this situation, it is basically impossible to get out of Pingjiang County."
Xia Wuwan chuckled: "How can anyone compare themselves to a rag bag? Silly Xiaojiu, when the things here are finished, this year's holiday will probably be over soon. My sister will take you to the Lantern Festival."
The young man's eyes lit up, he nodded excitedly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
"Great, then it's a deal!"
"You two little guys, don't worry about going out to play." Jiang Xianquan turned around and said slowly, "This time I came to the Xiao family for business, and there may be danger. Xiaojiu is not allowed to leave my side. , if you want to make an appointment, at least you have to wait until you return to Jiangtang."
"What danger could there be?"
Xia Wuwang laughed twice: "Aunt Quan, didn't you just come to Xiao's house to discuss matters about our family of people who have the same symptoms as Mr. Xiao? I think it must be an evil spirit causing trouble, so just suppress it. , how difficult can it be?"
Jiang Xianquan looked at her deeply for a while, then turned his head back. Jiang Qian held her sleeve and whispered softly: "Sister Wuwang, no one in the Jiang family has the same symptoms as Mr. Xiao..."
ha?
Xia Wuwan was stunned for a moment. She had a bright mind and figured out the key in an instant.
She actually said it so carelessly in front of Aunt Quan... It's really...
"Sister Wuwang, you really have a bad mouth."
Just as he turned around the corridor, there was a sound of shouting at the end. Xia Wuwan frowned and saw a disgusting face.
The tall boy was leaning on the porch with his hands folded. When he saw her turning around to see him, he smiled and raised his eyebrows.
"Ah Sui, what did you say? Apologize to Madam Xia."
Bai Xiu walked out from behind him, frowned and patted his arm, and said to Xia Wuwu apologetically: "I've met Aunt Quan, Wuwang, Xiaojiu, long time no see."
It turned out to be Bai Xiu and her brother Bai Pochuang.
"It turns out it's your brother and sister, little Ah Sui, so angry."
Jiang Xianquan lowered his eyelashes and glanced at him: "We haven't seen him for a few years. He has grown up a lot and his temper has become a lot stronger."
"Aunt Quan."
Bai Pozu became a lot more honest after being reprimanded, and stood behind Bai Xiu.
Jiang Xianquan walked forward with a smile, looked Bai Posu up and down, patted his shoulder, then turned to look at Bai Xiu with a very gentle expression: "Xiao Xiuzi, you arrived early, I wanted to know If there are more, why not talk to your Aunt Quan about why all five families have the same symptoms as Mr. Xiao?"
"No one in our Jiang family has such a disease."
"Aunt Quan." Bai Xiu is a head shorter than her, but her speech is not that short. "It's not important. If we have doubts about this matter, we will definitely avoid discussing it with the Jiang family, but Qianhe But he still summoned the Jiang family, you should know his intention."
"So, very good."
Jiang Xianquan glanced at her meaningfully, nodded slowly, and raised his hand to wave: "Let's go then, Lin Qianyu, lead the way, you two little guys have to follow closely."
"Aunt Quan, walk slowly, Xiao Xiuzi will be here shortly."
Mr. Lin nodded to Bai Xiu and hurried forward to lead Jiang Xianquan and others forward. She stood still and waited until these people had gone away before slowly turning around.
Sooner or later, the Jiang family will know about this matter, and it doesn't matter before or after the discussion.
For Mr. Xiao to wake up, the Jiang family's intervention is at least necessary.
