vstars Chapter 704 Chapter 704
Chapter 704 Chapter 704
Liu Er scratched his head. "The Huang family sent someone to carry it over, handed it to A-Lu, and then went back."
Alu quickly stepped forward and said, "Young Madam, the person who brought it said that it was sent specially for you by their cousin."
"open to take a look……"
I'm afraid it was sent by Mu Yunzhi, but everything about it is strange. Why did a servant deliver it without leaving any message? Everything seems weird.
Liu Er was very strong, so he took a hammer and a rake and opened the wooden box with Alu.
"Madam, it's a bonsai."
Liu Er moved the straw thing aside and looked over. "It's really beautiful."
Alu also praised it repeatedly, "It's really exquisite."
Song Guanzhou walked up to it and the two of them had already lifted it out together. The basin was half a person's height, but not short either, about to the woman's calf. There was a water-collecting stone on top and some green plants planted there, making it lush and verdant, with winding streams, flowing wine cups, pavilions and small bridges.
Not to mention that the subordinates liked it, even Song Guanzhou, who was well-informed in modern society, felt that this bonsai was extremely ingeniously made.
She said yes repeatedly, but felt a little regretful.
Xu Lingbai also stepped forward to praise her, but Xu Lingqiao did not join in the fun. She had complicated feelings towards Mu Yunzhi. She had to admit that Mu Yunzhi was a real lady from a noble family, but because of that man, Xu Lingqiao had to avoid her.
Song Guanzhou didn't know about this, so he took her arm and walked over to take a closer look.
"My cousin and sister must have met Sister Yunzhi by chance, and she just remembered that I liked these things, so she simply made the scenery and sent someone to the capital."
Xu Lingbai nodded slightly and praised the Huang family for being blessed.
"Huang Sanlang is also a handsome gentleman. It is a perfect match for him to have such a virtuous wife." When Xu Lingqiao heard these words, they were like a knife stabbing her heart.
Song Guanzhou knew that Huang Zhi did not have Mu Yunzhi in his heart.
Hearing what his cousin said, he sighed twice, "Such a virtuous wife, Huang Sanlang may not value her. A journey of a thousand miles can reveal a person's true character. We have to wait and see in the future."
Song Guanzhou called Alu and Rendong and told them about returning the gift.
"It's not urgent, but I have to show some appreciation."
Moreover, it was sent by the Huang family. After listening to it, Ren Dong thought for a moment and said, "Young Madam, don't worry. We have some good things in our warehouse. It's not appropriate to give them to others, but it's just right for Miss Mu."
There are also some rules for giving gifts.
This time when sending it to the Huang family, the old man and the old lady of the Huang family must not be missing, and even more so, the wife of the second young master of the Huang family must not be missing.
Huangzhou doesn't have a wife, so it's okay.
But Feng Rufeng also had to be included. After Song Guanzhou and Rendong talked about it and Aru added a few words from the side, they made a decision.
The return gift should not be too expensive, otherwise it will cause embarrassment and would be putting the cart before the horse.
After making the selection, Honeysuckle wrote a note and asked Diewu, Dieyi and Alu to find a sunny day to return the gift.
Pei An was a little surprised when he learned about this.
"This Miss Mu has you in her heart."
Song Guanzhou pointed at the bonsai placed in the outer room, his eyes full of joy, "It's so exquisite. Even if she doesn't get married, she can support herself."
Ouch!
Pei An quickly picked her up, like a child, and put her on the kang bed in the inner room. He touched her hands and feet, and they were icy cold to the bone.
She called the maid and lit the charcoal brazier.
The couple sat facing each other by the fire. Thinking about what had just been said, Pei An's face turned serious. "I have warned you many times not to speak like this. If someone with ulterior motives hears this, they will definitely be annoyed with you."
Song Guanzhou knew that such remarks were unacceptable in this era.
Thinking of how she was severely punished by Old Xiao for talking nonsense in the past, she admitted her fault and said in a tender voice, "Silang is right. Don't worry, I won't say such words again."
She was so well-behaved that Pei An couldn't bear to scold her any more.
The couple sat together, you talked about what happened in the official residence during the day, and I talked about the fun of checking the accounts, it was quite harmonious.
The night deepens and winter grows more severe.
The frost was white and the dew was deep. The door had been closed for visitors long ago. The lights were just coming on and it was time for me to fall asleep, but I heard knocks on the courtyard door.
Tonight, the two sisters Diewu were on duty. Dieyi was holding a lantern and said she was coming. But after opening the door, she was a little surprised and said, "Prince..."
Pei Chen lifted his robe and entered the room, "Has the fourth brother come back yet?"
Dieyi quickly pointed to the main room and said, "I came back earlier. I'm afraid I'm going to sleep now. Please go in first, my lord."
"Fourth brother!"
Pei Chen saw that the lights in the main room were on, so he shouted loudly. Pei An heard it and put Song Guanzhou in his arms on the kang bed, "Second brother is here to look for me, I'm afraid something has happened."
Song Guanzhou also sat up, "Silang, go talk to my second brother first. I'll fix my makeup and come out to greet you."
"No need, just take a rest."
After saying that, he put on a long gown and soft shoes, walked around the screen, lifted the door curtain and walked out, "Second brother, it's so late, have you had dinner yet?"
Pei Chen took the seat and nodded slightly.
"Is Guanzhou asleep?"
"I just rested, but I said I wanted to come out and see you."
Pei Chen waved her hand and said, "No need. We are sisters from the same family, so there are no so many rules. I came here to tell you something..."
Speaking of this, Pei Chen looked a little impatient.
Pei An was curious, "Brother, just say it. We are brothers, there is nothing we cannot say."
Pei Chen sighed, "It's not that I need help from anyone, I just got a letter. Hey! Our Princess of Ming County, who I haven't seen for many years, is coming back to Beijing to attend the funeral of Prince An!"
Princess of Ming County——
Pei An was slightly stunned, "It's also a good thing that my eldest sister is returning to Beijing."
"A good thing?"
Pei Chen sneered, "Our elder sister has been married for many years. You are young and don't know her temper. Now she has been the princess of a county for more than ten years, and her temper is even worse. This time she comes back, she is bound to cause some trouble."
Pei An listened and lowered his head and laughed.
"Second brother, when our eldest sister returns, she will also live in their Prince's Mansion. According to the rules, we brothers and women will go to pay our respects to her."
"To put it lightly!"
Pei Chen pointed at the small Buddhist temple and said in a low voice, "Where is mother?"
Speaking of Old Xiao, Pei An's face was solemn. "Father has already given instructions about mother's affairs. Even if you are the eldest sister, you cannot bypass father."
"Shiro!"
Pei Chen shook his head repeatedly, "At the beginning of the year, I went to southern Yunnan and had a quarrel with my elder sister in their Prince's Mansion. Not to mention that I am returning to Beijing now——"
"If the enemy comes, we will stop him. If the water comes, we will block it with earth. Don't worry, second brother."
“It’s annoying!”
Pei Chen leaned back in his chair, his eyes dull. "You haven't seen the elder sister's attitude for several years, but I am very familiar with it. She keeps saying that you are becoming more and more rude now."
At this point, he spat, "What a big deal."
"Second brother, a few days ago I heard that only the prince came to Beijing to attend the funeral, but I never heard that the female relatives were coming."
Pei Chen looked up at the roof and said faintly, "I don't know either. Liu Ke sent someone to come here overnight to talk about this matter."
Hearing this made his teeth itch!