Yijuan cloud

Chapter 12
I stared at his crane cloak fluttering in the wind, with its large black gray rat lining and bamboo-green feather gauze.

Charming and unparalleled wealth.

My heart is filled with sadness, joy and sadness.

Although I knew he had other reasons for getting married, it was always because he wanted to save my life.

Thinking of this, there was a surge in his chest, and he asked him: "Is it worth it? This is a lifelong event. What fun is there in marrying someone you don't like and seeing each other day and night?" After asking, his heart sank, and he said urgently, "You... ...Do you like Miss Ma?"

I said it in one breath, and my heart was beating fast. I was so ashamed that I wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it immediately.

But I didn't regret it, I just looked at him with wide eyes and a red face.

The second young master looked surprised at first, and then smiled warmly: "I just heard it, never seen it, so I can't say whether I like it or not. I am the eldest son in the family, and starting a family is a top priority. The ladies my mother likes are all similar in appearance, as long as they are virtuous and kind. Just be virtuous."

"Is this okay?" I lowered my eyes and whispered.

"What do you think?"

I felt a pain in my forehead, and when I looked up, I saw that he was smiling and trying to hit me. I tilted my head to avoid it and stood back a few steps.

Suddenly I realized that I had made a mistake.Suddenly my heart felt empty, I felt indescribable disappointment and coldness, and my body also felt extremely cold. My face felt cold, and then I realized that snow had fallen out of nowhere.

"It's snowing," he laughed loudly.

His voice was bright and warm, piercing through the cold. I took a breath and said with a smile: "In weather like this, it's best to enjoy the snow by the stove. Why are we blowing cold wind here? Let's go back quickly."

Feeling blessed, I turned to leave when I heard him say: "Let's go, I'll take you to a good place."

I smiled and said: "It's time to go back! Miss Third..."

"It's going to snow heavily, and Third Sister can't help you. When we return to Beijing after a while, we won't be able to see the scenery of Yangzhou City."

"You want to leave the house?" Although I was stunned, I was vaguely looking forward to it.

"Don't worry, let's take a side trip and let Fu Ming take care of things in advance. No one will know."

"Okay, I'll go!"

There is no such thing as a banquet in the world. He returned to Beijing, got married, and never got along like this again.

Moreover, since I came to Cao Mansion, I have been cautious all day long. The large house with carved railings and jade walls is like a prison for me. Once I can get out, I will be free for a moment.

He left Cao's mansion in a small sedan chair.

After turning into another street, the second young master opened a corner of the curtain, and large snowflakes accompanied by the cold wind immediately poured in. He stopped the sedan chair, turned around and smiled at me: "Are you afraid of the cold?"

I smiled and shook my head.

"How about we go on horseback? Riding in a sedan is too slow."

I put on my hood and said generously: "Why not?"

"You don't know how to ride a horse. How about riding together?"

I said: "Why are you so long-winded? Get off the sedan quickly!"

He laughed twice, helped me out of the sedan, then pulled me onto the horse, let me sit behind him, and told Fu Ming to wait at a nearby teahouse.With a "drive" sound, the big red horse under him galloped away.

We didn't return to Cao Mansion until noon.

I still took the sedan back and went around to a secluded path. I got off the sedan first. He held up the curtain and said, "Be careful of the slippery road. Don't forget to drink ginger soup to dispel the cold when you get back."

I responded, facing the wind and snow, and walked away quickly.

After walking for more than ten steps, I looked back and saw a vast expanse of white, snow and mist, leaving only a faint shadow of the sedan.When I returned to Cao Yingshan's yard, it was quiet, and the maids and servants had all hid in the house.

As soon as I walked to my room, a little maid ran over and said, "Where is my sister? It's easy to find her."

I had to change my shoes, socks and clothes in a hurry, and hung the second young master's cloak in the cabinet before going over.

Cao Yingshan was eating hot pot in the Nuan Pavilion. She waved me over and said, "I haven't seen you for a while. I saw the beautiful embroidery on your handkerchief and wanted you to teach me. It's rare that I have free time. I'll look for it no matter where I go." I can’t see you anymore!”

I knew as soon as I heard that she was going to embroider something for Mr. Fan, and said, "When I heard that the plum blossoms were blooming, I went to cut some branches and put them in vases in the lady's house. Unexpectedly, the snow became heavier and heavier, so I had to take shelter under the pavilion." Xue, you have wasted time. The little maid will bring the plum blossoms over later, and I will teach you how to embroider the plum blossoms."

Cao Yingshan kept looking at me until I finished speaking, then approached me curiously: "What are you happy about? Look at you smiling all the time!"

After returning to the room, I looked in the bronze mirror and looked at the faces inside.

His eyes were bright, his cheeks were red, and the corners of his mouth were always raised.

I looked at myself in the mirror and thought about the scene with the second young master outside in the morning...

He took me to Slender West Lake on horseback.

In a teahouse deep in a bamboo forest, he and I sat by the window.

Outside the window, there is a puddle of West Lake, heavy snow is dancing, the sky is as vast as smoke, the surroundings are silent, and only the occasional beeping sound of the fire can be heard.

I just admired the scenery in front of me. After a while, I realized that the two of us hadn't said a word since we came in. I came back to my senses and hurriedly looked at him.

He was also staring outside, noticed my gaze, turned his head, sighed softly, leaned lazily on the cave, and said: "When I first came to Yangzhou, I often came here. Such a beautiful scenery, I will never be afraid of it in the future." It’s hard to see you again.”

I poured him a cup of tea and said, "The ancestral home of the Cao family is here. Even if I go to the capital, there is always a chance to come back."

He smiled faintly, sat upright, picked up the tea cup and drank slowly. After a long silence, he suddenly said: "When I went to the capital, my father also found an official position for me. With my temperament, I only wanted to be a Idle people, fishing with friends by the lake in summer, and enjoying the snow by the stove in winter.”

I listened attentively, and I always felt that he was different from what he was before. I always felt that what he said at this time was different from his usual words. He at this time was the real him.

But when he said this, he stopped talking. He only showed a faint smile and chanted: "The luminous cup of grape wine. If you want to drink, I will drink the pipa immediately. Jun Moxiao is lying drunk on the battlefield. How many people have fought in ancient times?"

I stayed there, sighing at his grace, hurting his melancholy, feeling his true feelings, and said softly: "Can you get drunk even if you drink tea? Why are you saying this to me? Why...why are you treating me so well?"

After asking, my face started to feel hot. Am I still unwilling?Do I have to ask clearly?

He poured me a cup of tea, poured himself a cup, touched the side of my cup, as if replacing wine with tea, and said, "Because you don't look dull like those ladies in the world."

I raised my eyebrows, waiting for a retort, and he smiled and said: "Look, I just said that you are different from them and cannot bear any loss. Do you remember the first time we met? You turned around and left, and suddenly you came back and opened your mouth to I was very courageous when asking for a drink. Then I found out that you are from our family, and I thought it was great. You are smart, interesting in talking, and very compatible with my temperament, so naturally I have to protect you."

After he finished speaking, he held a cup of tea in a casual manner.

From that moment on, I had a smile on my lips.

Sure enough, he treats me like a close friend, he helps me and takes care of me, just because he is generous and kind, just because he appreciates me, but it is not about romance, just sincerity.

I felt relieved and chatted with him.

From trivial matters in the mansion to interesting stories from ancient and modern times, from the prosperous capital city to hometown delicacies, from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting to ancient and modern sages.More like a confidant.

Before leaving, I got down from the tea table, ignored his obstruction, knelt on the ground, and said: "Second Young Master, I don't want to go to the capital. Although my deed of betrayal is a death contract, even if my family comes to look for me in the future, the Third The lady may not be willing to let me go, but if I stay here, there is always hope. Please help Juan Yun one more time, and let me stay here to take care of Cao's house. If I get my wish, Juan Yun will set up a Buddhist amulet for the second young master. , burn incense and chant sutras every day, wishing you happiness, longevity and health."

"Okay." As soon as I said that, he readily agreed.

The next day, I served Cao Yingshan for breakfast, and a maid came in and said, "Miss Duo'er, your family is here to see you. They are waiting at the corner gate."

(End of this chapter)