Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 258 4.54 Girl Qin can’t be treated like a child

Volume Four

4.54 Qin girl can't be seen as a child

Xue Biao was "kicked out" of the inner courtyard, so he could only smile bitterly, turn around and clasp his fists in salute, which was regarded as a formal farewell; Zhou Yang did not seriously try to persuade him to stay, just stopped him casually and got up to see him out, all the way to the Qianhu Yamen lobby. In the front yard, the two girls also came over to formally say goodbye.

In fact, Zhou Yang also saw that the business he came here has already been explained, and there must be things happening outside. Leaving in this way is a step for both parties, otherwise they will definitely not be able to escape "until they are drunk, and they will not come back", and it will be a mistake.

Of course, on the side of little Princess Xue Baoqin.
"I wonder if Miss Xue has any instructions, I will definitely obey them!" Zhou Yang pretended to stand up and clasped his fists. This girl was "left" at his home. She is considered a "friendship ambassador". Naturally, she must take good care of her. Anyway, she is only ten years old. Er's little girl, what else can she ask for if she lets her do whatever she wants? "I've arranged for Qingwen to clean up the girl's yard."

"Yeah!" Talking about business with my father every day is annoying to death; Brother Zhou doesn’t have to worry about it, my younger sister can just live with Sister Qingwen."

"Oh?" Zhou Yang showed a weird smile, "Seriously?"

"What? What's wrong?" Xue Baoqin felt faintly uneasy.

"Oh, you stupid girl. I am the young master's personal maid. Naturally, I live outside the young master's bedroom and serve you. How can you live with me?" Miss Qingwen on the side couldn't help but stepped forward and patted her on the head. "Or are you planning to serve the young master together with your slaves from now on?"

"Hey -" Needless to say, Xue Baoqin covered her face in shame and ran away, and ran directly into the lobby of the Yamen, leaving behind the laughter of two unscrupulous masters and servants, which made her even more ashamed. I can't help it, I just want to find a crack in the ground to crawl in, and never come out again to be embarrassed.

"Master, the backyard of this yamen is too small. In addition to the five main rooms for the master, and the east and west wing rooms for the two sisters of the Zhao family, I am afraid it will be difficult to arrange a place for Miss Baoqin." Seeing that Xue Baoqin disappeared, Qingwen remembered When it came time to get down to business, he said, "It's true that I, the emperor, can be so stingy in building a yamen. It's true."

"Don't talk nonsense." Zhou Yang knocked her angrily. He walked into the lobby and taught the servant girl a lesson. These days, it is no exaggeration to scold the emperor. It’s hard to arrange, so we can only send someone to take her to Brother Tao. After all, these men and women are so defensive that they have to be careful!”

"Brother Zhou, I don't want to go!" Unexpectedly, as soon as his words fell, Xue Baoqin rushed out from the living room of the side hall. When I come here for the first time, there is indispensable business of one kind or another. There is no semicolon in the "Xue" name here, so the only place you can stay is either an inn or a rented courtyard.

When the eldest brother goes out, I will definitely be the only one left. There is no one to talk to inside and outside, and it will be boring to death!The younger sister looked at the yard just now. There are five main rooms in total. Brother Zhou must have arranged the living room in the middle, with a study and a bedroom on each side. They can't live there for a few days anyway. Why don't you ask Brother Zhou to let the study out. "

This girl is so smart that she doesn't look like she is eleven or twelve years old. Indeed, as she said, the arrangement of the main room is like this, and there are suites on both sides of the living room, with bedrooms on the east side, Qingwen and Zhou Yang himself inside and outside; On the side are two transparent study rooms, separated only by two carved nanmu screens. On the outside are bookshelves and writing desks. In addition to the bookshelves, there are also tea tables and a widened couch on the inside for resting and reading.

Don't mention it, it's not impossible to use it as a temporary bedroom - what the hell!

"You girl, you're quite open-minded, but you don't think about whether it's suitable or not." Zhou Yang angrily rubbed her bun into a mess, "That's where I rest, how can you live there? What if? I don’t care if word gets out, do you still want your reputation?”

"Huh, where did all this nonsense come from!" Xue Baoqin hit someone a few times in dissatisfaction and retorted with a pout, "If you say so, your family's fleet will not be able to arrange for women? Don't forget, most passenger and cargo ships We don’t distinguish between guests, anyone can stay here, it’s just the one we use at home, and each room is reserved!”

"Oh?" Zhou Yang's heart stirred. He didn't care about her dissatisfaction, but what he thought of was this girl's performance in the original work. She was said to have "traveled to the land of the Westerners with her own fleet, and even had a relationship with a red-haired countryman." "Friends with aristocratic girls", and even wrote "Ten Nostalgic Poems". The poems are majestic and there is no weakness in women, "Girl Qin, do you like sailing?" "Yes!" Xue Baoqin nodded vigorously, with full eyes. It is yearning, "I have been running on the sea with my father since I was a child. I have fallen in love with the endless blue, the feeling of standing on the bow of the ship and looking far ahead, and looking at the sea and sky all around. It makes people never feel enough, and it will never be enough." They all feel small!
Unfortunately, my father always said that my daughter's house was not suitable for running a boat, especially after I became sensible. If I didn't really need it, he wouldn't even let me get on the boat; the boatmen and helmsmen didn't like to see me get on the boat either. Women have a lot of yin energy, and going to sea will make the Dragon King angry. If he is punished, no one on the ship will survive, huh! "

"You!" Zhou Yang rubbed her little head lovingly, but he could only sigh, "I was born at the wrong time." "Well, since you must live here, then you can live here. Although the yard is tense, It's okay to squeeze out a room for you now that you're a little older - well, why not just stay in Qiying's original east wing."

"Master, no!" Unexpectedly, Qingwen immediately blushed and shook her head, hugged Xue Baoqin and said, "Why don't you go to the study and let Sister Qin live with the slave? Well, this is the most suitable! "

Xue Baoqin in her arms also immediately blushed. Her little head was buried in Qingwen's chest and she couldn't help twisting and twisting, but she didn't say a word. This girl was obviously precocious and realized Qingwen's connotation. If she took Zhao Qiying's room, and where to arrange Zhao Nuxia?She must live directly with Zhou Yang, so a certain girl can only literally "make a lot of noise".

"You hooves, what are you thinking about every day?" Zhou Yang must have realized it himself. He angrily pulled his maid over, pulled her cheeks and made a face, "It's been so long, let me You’re not good at practicing martial arts, and you’re useless when asked to read. You can’t do anything except serve tea, pour water, wash dishes and vegetables!”

"Why do slaves learn from those hard things? Just serve the young master!" Just seeing Qingwen's puzzled look, Zhou Yang knew that his "servant training plan" was useless, "Anyway, as long as the young master is good, the slaves will return What are you worried about?”

"Okay, you're awesome!" Zhou Yang patted her little head angrily, "If you are willing to squeeze in, then let's make trouble together. I'll go to Qiying's place for a few days. Anyway, I'm very busy these days. There won’t be much time to relax at home.”

"Little sister, thank you, Brother Zhou, for your understanding!" Xue Baoqin blushed and bowed with a blessing gift.

That night, in the study room in the east wing, Zhao Qiying looked at someone who was flipping through official documents. She held back a smile and gave him a cup of herbal tea. She then picked up the scissors and cleaned up the wick that was obviously too long, and then turned around and sat down on another chair.

The layout of the inner courtyard of Qianhu Yamen is basically an ordinary courtyard. In addition to the five main rooms, there are three wing rooms on each side. There are no wing rooms or side rooms. There is a backyard behind the main room, which is regarded as a "functional area". Things like the kitchen, servants' room, utility room, etc. are all here. There is also a small door for the servants' daily use.

The three wing rooms are small rooms, but they are arranged according to the normal layout. The middle is the living room, the left is the bedroom, and the right is the study. For the convenience of business, Zhou Yang did not move much. He still works in his study during the day and at night. Then he would bring some more important things to Zhao Qiying for processing.

"You can laugh if you want. I'll still feel bad if you hold it in." Zhou Yang rolled his eyes at a female hero angrily and ignored her ridicule.

"Ziyang is really good." Zhao Qiying stood up with a smile, walked behind Zhou Yang and lay on Ailang's back, "Although there are guests coming, it is necessary to arrange to stay, but I have never heard of it. Is there any house that will come because of coming?" It’s a girl’s reason to give up the main house; besides, sister Qin is also reasonable, so what if she is allowed to live in the study room first?”

"You!" Zhou Yang smiled and shook his head, holding her in front of him and placing her on his lap, "Girl Qin can't be treated like a child. It's not like I didn't see you when you came back today, let alone an ordinary one. Carrot Tou who is eleven or twelve years old, if she were not too young and spoke with a childish tone, you would even feel that you are communicating with an adult; although there has been a saying of 'precocious wisdom' since ancient times, in this girl's case, You will truly believe that the ancient saying that "Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of 12" is not nonsense.

Besides, she was just staying at home for a short time, and left in three to five days. No matter how thoughtful Xue Biao was, he would not let his sister stay here for a long time. If there is any trouble, don't bother, or you don't want me to be here. Live here?That's such a pity. How about I go to the opposite side? The configuration of Yan Ling's room is the same as yours, so I'll definitely be able to sleep well - Ouch! "

"Yes, she is indeed good!" Zhao Qiying punched someone a few times in annoyance, but she raised her head obediently and accepted the kiss from Ai Lang, and then said with a smile, "That's all, since I have given it to her. , you can’t kick people out again, can you? But there won’t be any delays here, right? I don’t see you busy until night due to official duties on weekdays.”

"It's nothing, it's just a trivial matter. I brought it back not because it's important, but because I don't want to delay tomorrow's arrangements for this little thing." Zhou Yang put the official document down smoothly, lowered his head with a smirk, bit the girl's ear and muttered a few words. , after beating it a few times, he picked up the official document and picked up the brush to prepare for marking.

Zhao Qiying rolled her eyes at someone, but still obeyed and slid off Ai Lang's legs, and got under the desk.
(End of this chapter)