Red makeup against the world

Chapter 45

The Xu family didn't notice anything about Master Yin and Mr. Lin's plan.After all, she was just passing through Yangzhou, and no one would have thought that Han Runiang would be targeted.

A group of people arrived at the river wharf in the city, hired several small boats and shared them.

The water of Yudai River is clear and gentle, and there are endless boats on the river, creating a busy scene of a water town.Accompanied by the sound of "wow~wow~", the boat sailed to the exclusive wharf of Qinzhu Tea Garden, and the servants from the tea garden tied up the boat and took everyone off the boat.Xu Le'an settled the ship's payment.

Mrs. Xu held Biluo's hand and looked at the place in front of her.

The goal is a moon-white stone arch. On both sides of the arch are bluestone courtyard walls. It is about two feet high by visual inspection. This height is time-consuming, material-intensive and labor-intensive, which shows the strong financial resources of the owner of the tea garden.A circle of luxuriant Cizhu is planted along the courtyard wall, and the gentle river wind blows through the bamboo forest to make a "rustling" sound, which looks quiet and elegant.

A group of people went in along the arch, which was a cobblestone path. There were several small courtyards side by side on the left side, all of which were entered through independent portals.Xiaoer led them to the gate of the second courtyard, bowed his waist and said, "Old lady, 'Moon Xiaju' has arrived."

Mrs. Xu walked in, the courtyard is small and exquisite, surrounded by five wing rooms, the layout is exquisite.I nodded secretly in my heart, it coincided with the Oiran Competition, and I was able to find such a place to stay in a hurry, and I recognized Xu Le'an's ability to handle affairs even more.

At this moment, it is close to You time, and the lights in the tea garden are gradually lit up.Mrs. Xu ordered: "Everyone settle down first, tidy up the house. Let's deal with it today, and let the tea garden prepare dinner."

Xu Wanzhen smiled and said: "Old lady, take a rest first, I'll take care of it. After being bumped on the boat for a few days, today I can finally sleep soundly."

Yulu and Biluo helped Mrs. Xu into the North Wing.Han Runiang was a guest, and Xu Wanzhen arranged for her to live in the north wing, while she lived in the south wing.Ms. Liu took Xu Wenyu to live in the East Pianxiang, while Su Sanye, Han Yi and Xu Le'an lived in the West Pianxiang.

No matter how much you go out, you can't pay attention to the difference between the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard, and the difference between master and servant. The safety of the family is the most important thing.If all the men live in another yard, one is that the rooms are scarce now, and the other is that it is too unsafe to only have women and children left.

Xu Le'an ordered Xiaoer to bring hot water to wash away the dust for everyone.Meals are arranged again.

Sangzi opened the cage, took out the quilt and made the bed, and said with a smile, "Yangzhou City is really bustling, I was dazzled all the way here."

Mother Zheng took out the ingredients for the medicinal bath, and joked: "What is Yangzhou City? When you arrive in the capital, won't you be more blinded? If you lose face to Miss, I won't beat you."

Sang Zi giggled and said, "Madam Zheng loves me the most, how could she be willing to beat me?"

Madam Zheng was originally a serious person, but she was joking with Sangzi at this time, just to comfort Xu Wanzhen's heart.During this journey, although Xu Wanzhen couldn't tell from her complexion, Madam Zheng, who had seen countless people, could naturally see the tension and apprehension in her heart.She has always been concerned about her father and brother who are far away in the capital, and she can't relax for a moment.

Seeing the kindness of the two, Xu Wanzhen smiled slightly and sat down on the soft couch by the window: "This is also the first time I have left Suzhou. Comparing the two, Yangzhou is more like a magnificent lady, while Suzhou is a A fresh and refined boudoir girl. Although they are all water towns, their temperament is completely different."

Sangzi opened her mouth when she heard the words, and said, "Miss is just a miss! That's what I think, but I can't say such a sentence."

Seeing her exaggerated expression, Xu Wanzhen couldn't help smiling, and said: "I will stay here for two nights. Tomorrow I want to report to the old lady and go around the city. It's not in vain."

In ancient times, transportation was inconvenient. Since passing by this place, it may not be possible to set foot again in this life.What about worries?According to the conclusions drawn from the discussion with the grandmother, since the father and elder brother have not been convicted yet, it is not something that can be rushed.Instead of worrying those around you, let go of your heart and live in the moment.

Madam Zheng said: "It's not impossible to go to the city to see if it's right, you need to go to the right place. Allow me to ask the tea garden Xiao Er to understand the situation."

Xu Wanzhen nodded and said: "Call sister Ru Niang, it will be interesting for the two of them to be together. Yu'er is too young, so it's better to be safe in the yard."

After everyone washed up, Xiao Er presented the meal.According to Mrs. Xu's order, three tables were set up in the yard. Two round tables sat respectively for Xu's family members and servant girls, and one square table sat Su Sanye, Han Yi, and Xu Le'an.Seeing his little uncle sitting there, Xu Wenyu twisted his body and followed him, and Mother Liu followed behind anxiously.

Xu Wanzhen saw Liu's mother's concerns, logically she should serve Xu Wenyu for dinner.But after all, there were men there, so she hesitated, and said, "Mother Liu, let Yu'er go, you'd better come and sit with Yulu and the others."

Mother Liu hesitated and said, "But, the young master cannot be left alone."

Su Liangzhi patted Xu Wenyu's head and said, "He's six years old, so it doesn't matter if there will be no one to take care of him for a while. Our Yu'er is a boy."

Xu Wenyu's big eyes were shining, and he said excitedly: "Boy! Boy! I can eat by myself."

Seeing this, Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "Okay! Yu'er is the most capable."

After Xiao Er filled up the wine, Mrs. Xu raised her glass and said to everyone: "Don't pay attention to those rules when you go out. You don't need anyone to serve you today. Regardless of master or servant, everyone raise your chopsticks together." After saying that, Sangzi, Yulu and the others just sat down in peace.

Even if you don't pay attention to the rules of master and servant, you still have to obey "don't talk when you eat and don't talk when you sleep".Everyone ate in silence and dispersed.

Madam Zheng asked Xiaoer about the shops in the city, and there are several shops in the city that cater exclusively to female customers, such as the jewelry shop "Linglongfang", the tailor shop "Yunshang", the silk shop "Splendid Story", the cosmetic shop "Flower Shop", etc. Yan Ge", these are centuries-old brands, and they have stores all over Gaomang, and they have many years of word-of-mouth and reputation as a guarantee.There are special passages and quiet rooms for receiving female guests.

If it is still in modern times, it is a pity that you cannot go to various scenic spots when you arrive in a tourist city.

But now in the Gaomang Dynasty, this kind of regret can only be thought about in the bottom of my heart, which is something only literati and poets can do.It is better to be able to go to the store and appreciate the customs and customs of Yangzhou City than to be bored in the yard.

Immediately, I went to report to Mrs. Xu. Mrs. Xu looked at her lovingly, and said: "Tomorrow, grandma will meet the manager of Jinxiuji here, so you can go and relax with Ru Niang. Next, we will go to the capital. It's a month's journey."

Han Runiang got off the hairpin under the service of the painting fan and was about to rest.Seeing Xu Wanzhen coming, she hurriedly stood up to greet her.

Xu Wanzhen said: "Sister, don't be too polite, I just came to ask you. Tomorrow I plan to visit the shops in Yangzhou city, do you want to go with me?"

Han Runiang was a little hesitant when she heard the words, it is a woman's nature to love shopping.But Yangzhou City was an unbearable memory for her.

Seeing her distressed face, hesitant to speak, her whole body was trembling slightly.Xu Wanzhen signaled Huashan and Sangzi to step back, helped her to sit on the soft couch beside her, held her hands that were a little cold, and comforted her: "Sister, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Han Runiang's face was sad, she closed her eyes, two lines of tears left her cheeks.He said in a trembling voice, "Sister Wanzhen, I have never told anyone except Mr. He, who knows about this matter."

Xu Wanzhen hugged her, and said softly: "It's fine now, it will be better if I say it out, I just rotted in my stomach after hearing it."

(End of this chapter)