Red makeup against the world

Chapter 49 Lan Shuixuan

After Madam Zheng finished processing all the rouge, only a faint red mark was left on the cloak, Madam Zheng smiled and said, "Miss Hui, it's all right now. Wrap the cloak well and store it until you go to Beijing." After washing, there will be no marks."

After getting Madam Zheng's promise, Han Runiang finally let go of her worries, and saluted softly, "Thank you Madam Zheng for taking the initiative." Madam Zheng quickly avoided and was not polite.

Sangzi exhaled a long breath, and said happily, "It's finally done! It's almost past noon, miss, let's find a place to eat!"

Xu Wanzhen showed a smile on her face and said, "You gluttonous monkey! Let's go, Zheng Le'an has inquired about it. There is a 'Lan Shui Xuan' in the city. It is opened by a widowed scholar lady. It only accepts female customers. Very delicate."

Hearing this, Sang Zi beamed and said with a smile: "Then I'll go out and talk to Xu Le'an first, and fix the car."

Xu Wanzhen said: "I remember you brought a spare cloak? By the way, bring it for Sister Ru Niang to use first."

Han Runiang saluted and thanked her, but Xu Wanzhen hurriedly stopped her and said, "You and I should be sisters. If you treat me as your sister, don't be polite to me."

Madam Zheng used white silk satin to pad the traces of rouge, wrapped the finished cloak carefully with cloth, handed it to Sang Zi, and said, "Be careful, don't loose it. Take it to the car together." Believe in Huafan to do things, Huafan's face is dark and unclear.

Because of Xu Wanzhen's filial piety, the color of her clothes is mainly white.The one that Sangzi brought in was no exception, it was a moon-white brocade cloak, very similar to the one Xu Wanzhen was wearing.Although Han Runiang is slightly older than Xu Wanzhen by one year, but Xu Wanzhen is tall, the two are about the same height.

The cloaks of the two are similar in color and style, and they can't see their faces clearly when they put on the hood. Standing together, they are a pair of delicate sisters.

Sang Zi joked: "Miss, Miss Han is like a sister to you, I can hardly tell who is who."

The two looked at each other and smiled, putting the previous unhappiness behind them.

The painting fan supported Han Runiang to step out of the quiet room first.When crossing the threshold, the painting fan was out of his mind, and tripped over the threshold, and even Han Runiang was pulled sideways.Sang Zi hurried forward, supported Han Runiang's arm, and stabilized her.

Xu Wanzhen looked at the painting fan with a frown, and the punishment had passed, and finally the atmosphere improved, she didn't want to punish the painting fan again.Then he said: "Sangzi, go and support sister Ru Niang. Huafan, come behind me."

The painting fan retreated silently, Madam Zheng stepped forward to support Xu Wanzhen, and the group walked out.Before leaving, Xu Wanzhen ordered some rouge colors to be wrapped, and said to the female shopkeeper, "I'm causing you trouble." The female shopkeeper hurriedly said that she didn't dare.

After walking out of the "Huayan Pavilion", Xu Le'an had already ordered the driver to set up the car, and only waited for the two of them to get on.Seeing that Han Runiang had changed Xu Wanzhen's cloak, she was smart enough not to talk too much.

Sang Zi carefully helped Han Runiang into the car, and Madam Zheng also helped Xu Wanzhen into the car, with Hua Fan following behind.

The few people who were guarding the door by Mr. Yin couldn't help being a little dumbfounded when they saw the two coming out.One of the men in green muttered in a low voice: "Why did you change the cloak? You can't see your face clearly with this hood on. How can you tell who is Han Runiang?"

A ruffian with a scar on his face said: "It's not easy, look at the maid."

Several people listened to it, discussed it again, and felt that it really made sense.Clothes can be changed, but the maids of rich families are used to it. I haven't heard that the young lady will temporarily exchange the maids of both parties when she goes out.

Another person hesitated: "The old mother?"

The scarred ruffian said: "You don't need to take care of the old lady. The Xu family is in ruins now, so there is no need for a nurturing nurse. It must be that Mrs. Xu is worried when she sees the young lady going out, so she specially sends a special nurse to follow her. The personal servant girl is the key."

The man in green said: "Then it's sure, Han Runiang's maid is the second car, don't make a mistake. You follow the plan. Is everything arranged over there?"

Several people responded and quickly dispersed.

Xu Wanzhen and Han Runiang arrived at "Lan Shui Xuan", a two-story restaurant built near the water.

The carriage drove straight in through a hanging flower arch, and Xu Wanzhen realized that there was a large open space in front of the restaurant, surrounded by carved black and white walls, for the female guests who came to eat to park their carriages.The female passengers get off the car here, which is safe and private, and thoughtful.

After getting out of the carriage, an exquisite small building appeared in front of my eyes, and there was a sign in front of the door, "No male guests allowed".Xu Le'an and the coachman went to find a place to eat by themselves.

Xu Wanzhen and Han Runiang walked in hand in hand, followed by Madam Zheng, Sangzi and Huashan.Entering the restaurant, including welcoming guests, are all served by women.Although the lunch time has passed, there are still several tables of female guests eating in the lobby.The pretty girls shuttled among them, serving dishes and tea for the guests, which has the style of Jiangnan Water Village.

A welcoming woman with an oval face saw a few people coming, stepped forward to salute, and said with a sweet smile: "This is the first time for you to come to our store? I haven't seen any distinguished guests before."

Xu Wanzhen was extremely impressed by this restaurant made up of women, she didn't know who the widowed lady was, but she could come up with such an idea.The madam has lived in the deep courtyard of the back house for many years. There is such a place to go, and it is kept clean and private. The maids hired look pretty and comfortable, and I think they are very willing to patronize.It would be strange if such a place could not make money.

Madam Zheng stepped forward and replied, "This is the first time for the two young ladies of my family to come here."

The woman smiled and said: "It happens that there are not many guests at this meeting, and the private room upstairs is free. Please go upstairs."

A group of people went upstairs to the private room.Xu Wanzhen and Han Runiang took off their hats and leaned on the railing. "Lanshuixuan" has a very wide field of vision, and can see the entire river bend.The river is sparkling, and the river wind blows through the reeds on the shoals. From time to time, water birds pass by, making clear calls, and fishing boats are casting nets in the distance.What a scene of light clouds and high sky, it makes everyone feel refreshed.

Such an open scenery brought Han Runiang spiritual enjoyment, and she hadn't felt so relaxed for a long time.

For Xu Wanzhen, although the sea in her previous life was more turbulent and magnificent, the beautiful scenery in front of her is unique and extremely pleasing to the eye.

After a few people were seated, a female waiter with dark skin came to salute and asked: "Several ladies are invited, our family's specialties include stewed crab noodles with lion's head, boiled dried shredded silk, three sets of duck, and crystal meat." Dried meat, squirrel juicy fish, Liangxi crispy eel, which one do you want to try?"

Being able to taste the authentic Huaiyang cuisine, Xu Wan sincerely looked forward to it, and said: "We have a lot of people, so we will serve the same one. Prepare another one, and we will take it back."

Sangzi smiled and said, "Miss misses the old lady when she goes out."

When the food is presented, it really looks delicious.Especially the crystal meat, which is sliced ​​as thin as paper and transparent as crystal. I don't know what seasoning is added, so it tastes delicious.

Several people praised one after another, it really was a worthwhile trip.

(End of this chapter)