Sheng Weiqiao and his party, including Xu Baomo, came to Chang'an for the first time in their lives.
At the dock, due to the season, the thousands of willow branches that were repeatedly sung by the literati of the ancient Ming Dynasty have all become inconspicuous writings wrapped in silver.
The ferry near the end of the year was deserted and empty of people, making it particularly desolate. They looked at it without saying anything, feeling a little disappointed in their hearts.
But when the carriage and horses gradually approached the city wall, Yuanji felt shocked when he saw the majestic city that seemed to span between heaven and earth -
The city that had been the capital since the previous dynasty had a very grand gate tower and city walls. Its majesty was incomparable to any other county city they had ever seen.
The tall city wall creeping quietly between heaven and earth is like a giant beast. Although it does not appear to be as prosperous and prosperous as the rumored Chang'an should be at first glance, when you get closer, you will find the traces of swords that cannot be covered up by the moss, but it is full of blows. The vicissitudes of history that come with it.
And the scent of blood and fire in the East of Change.
After entering the city, there are spacious streets that have never been seen in the county.
Even though many shops are closed during the twelfth lunar month, the number of pedestrians and businesses that have not yet closed are still far more lively than Nanfeng County.
Not only is it bustling with people coming and going, but even ordinary people in simple clothes, the magnanimity shown in their behavior and speech is not comparable to that of the people in the county - that is the arrogance of the people of a large country and an imperial capital, regardless of high or low or poor. Wealth can be born from the emperor's feet and grow up from the emperor's feet. It is natural arrogance and pride.
"Although I have never seen the real prosperity of Chang'an, but with the sightseeing along the way from the car curtain, it has been a worthwhile trip!" A group of young people who entered Chang'an for the first time were dazzled by what they saw, and they felt that they had passed by in the past. Little knowledge.
While marveling, they saw the team turning around after entering the city and gradually heading south.
Not long after walking, there were no ordinary houses along the way. Looking around, there were either black tiles and high walls, or wealthy copper rings. It was obvious that this area was a place where wealthy families lived.
The procession stopped in front of a red gate in the southeast corner.
The people who were marveling at Chang'an all the way were not disappointed because of that mansion.
It is an ordinary mansion of the size of a marquis. Except for the facade, which is extra grand because Xu Zijing is a marquis after all, what you see when you walk outside, no matter how exquisite or prosperous it is, is nothing compared to the grand mansion in Nanfeng County. A big difference.
A group of people came to the hall and served tea after taking their seats. Although it could be seen that the tea, tea, and bowls were specially used to entertain distinguished guests, but for a few people who were used to enjoying themselves in Shengjia, it could be said that it was quite acceptable.
Bu Nao Sheng Wei Qiao and others would naturally not express such thoughts - after taking a symbolic sip of tea, Sheng Suihe took the lead and stood up to formally greet Xu Zijing and his wife.
Although I had already bowed before at the building, Bu Nao had already bowed regularly at that time.
The Sheng and Xu families were family friends. When the Sheng family's children came to Chang'an and met Xu Zijing and his wife for the first time, according to the rules, they were not allowed to give a big gift. Xu Zijing and his wife also accepted the gift indifferently and asked for a meeting gift after that. Moreover, It is very important not to be too light.
As for Xu Baomo, as a son who only reunited with his parents when he was so old, he deserved a lot of kisses. Of course, as a biological son, he doesn’t have any greeting gifts...
In fact, Xu Zijing and his wife also paid attention to their biological son. They stared at Sheng Weiqiao from the beginning to the end. Nan even picked up the jadeite floating flower bracelet about one and a half inches wide on the east wrist and put it on her personally. Now, he said with a bright smile: "Good boy, as soon as Auntie saw me, she felt that I am worthy of having such a bracelet!"
Xu Caikui spared no effort to make a considerate little cotton-padded jacket. She covered her mouth and smiled softly: "That bracelet is a gift from the emperor. My mother usually likes it best!"
Therefore, we had agreed a long time ago that I would like to leave it to my daughter-in-law as a heirloom of the Xu family!
Originally, Sheng Weiqiao was born in a poor family and was very favored. Although the jade bracelets of good quality were considered a good thing if placed high in the door, she already had several in her makeup box, so it was wrong for Nan to give them to her now. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with such a bracelet, and I was about to express my gratitude and receive it. Then after listening to Xu Caikui’s words, I realized how valuable it was—it was not a gift from the emperor no matter how you put it—and I declined: “So it’s not a gift from the emperor.” It is a gift from heaven, so how can it be given to him? Why not leave it to Cai Kui or Cai Fu!"
Nan's heart was filled with joy after hearing those words. She felt deeply that Mei Naomen's daughter-in-law was indeed as gentle, kind, considerate and generous as her parents-in-law said in their letter. Then Mei Naomen knew that she felt sorry for her sister-in-law!
Her originally gentle voice softened a few tunes. She pressed Sheng Weiqiao's legs hard and said softly: "Good boy, don't worry about them! He knows what they have! That one is just for me. If I don’t ask for it, then I will despise him!”
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know Nan's thoughts. Because of her living environment since she was a child, she didn't think the bracelet was particularly precious. Bu Naofou just said a polite word about the word "imperial gift", but when she met Nan's insistence , so I took advantage of the situation, thinking that I would go back and try to return a similar gift to the Xu family, but I decided not to do so.
But when it came to the east, it was Sheng Weiwu and Gongsun Yingjiang's turn, and they each got a mutton-fat jade bracelet. Although it was not a bargain, it was obviously inferior to the jade bracelet that Sheng Weiqiao had on his wrist. Wait.
The meeting gift next to Sheng Suihe was a set of Four Treasures of the Study. Sheng Weiqiao estimated the value of the item, which was similar to Sheng Weiwu's Gongsun Yingjiang's mutton-fat jade bracelet. When Sheng Suihe saw this, he didn't show his face, and felt disappointed in his heart. Irritated!
Of course he was not upset because he felt that Xu Zijing and his wife looked down on him, but he could see that Xu Zijing and his wife were afraid that they were treating Sheng Weiqiao as their daughter-in-law!
"Then why is the good girl so stupid?" He suppressed his emotions and thought coldly, "Such an obvious difference in treatment, she wants to wear it steadily, so how about a bracelet? It would be easy to wear it, and I would like to give it to the Xu family later. Are you in trouble?"
Then I thought again, "Damn it! Could it be that what she said in the boat was not true? Is she really planning to marry Xu Baomo?!"
This made Sheng Suihe immediately feel a crisis. After all, Xu Baomo had a criminal record, and the identity of Hou Shizi was very important. He was good-looking, talented and learned, and easy to manage. His grandfather had a close relationship with Mr. Sheng. As a senior brother, Sister, is getting married something that everyone is happy with
The most important thing is that the two generations of Xu family elders have a very good attitude toward Sheng Weiqiao. They are just as supportive and coaxing as they are in the Sheng family.
And is Sheng Weiqiao the worst offender
On the other hand, what about Sheng Sleeping Crane
Is he Shengwei Qiao's elder brother? What do they want? The question of status is the first thing to go around!
Secondly, except for his talent and his background on Tortoiseshell Island, which cannot be exposed at present, everything in Yandong comes from the Sheng family!
Thirdly, when he was getting along with Sheng Weiqiao, he often cheated on that girl, especially when he arrived at Sheng's house the year before last, he didn't feel weak at all when he took care of her!
No matter how you think about it, you feel that your future is bleak!
Sheng Suihe's heart was in an ups and downs. While dealing with Xu Zijing, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Sheng Weiqiao - only to see the girl turning her head and talking and laughing with Xu Caikui, casually resting her arm on the armrest, her sleeves embroidered with red plum on a black background slightly. Lifting it up a bit, revealing the bright wrists of Ji Shuang Sai Xue, the jade bracelet given by Nan just now is on the right side. It is bright and clear, and the skin becomes more radiant and moist, and the beauty is as beautiful as jade.
The point is, the girl obviously didn't feel any pressure to wear the bracelet at all. When she talked happily with Xu Caikui, she raised her legs to cover her lips and smiled. The jade bracelet and red lips complemented each other, giving her a seductive charm.
He was so heartbroken when he saw it that he turned his head bitterly.
But I don't know if Sheng Weiqiao didn't notice that Xu Zijing and his wife gave him the most generous meeting gift, while everyone else's gifts were inferior.
The question is no, as the crown jewel of Sheng Lanci and his wife, the only girl among the grandchildren of the Feng family, Xuanyu Feng's niece, she... She has been used to that kind of distinction and mistreatment since she was a child, okay
As for whether Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Ming give things to their grandchildren during the holidays, Sheng Weiqiao's share, even if it is not the most generous, is certainly the most unique. If she does not occupy both, then she must be given first. pick!
In that situation, Sheng Weiqiao had long been accustomed to being favored. To put it bluntly, in her subconscious mind, Xu Zijing and his wife gave her the best greeting gift. Isn't that normal? If Xu Zijing and his wife gave her the best gift. The meeting gift was not the most precious one, but she found it strange.
Therefore, the girl had no idea how much pressure and shadow her relaxation at the moment had brought to Sheng Suihe. She was concentrating on cultivating the friendship with Xu Caikui: "My sister's platycodon flower embroidery is really good, otherwise My sister's own leg skills? She really has a good leg skills, but he can't. He made a sachet for his father before, and his father loved him so much that he was too embarrassed to wear it, so he gave the excuse that he was afraid of wearing it. , I asked the embroiderer to make a big purse and put the sachet in it, so I can wear it all day long when I go out!"
When Xu Caikui said this, he smiled, unfolded the embroidered handkerchief for her to take a closer look, and said, "Then he embroidered it himself, and he just embroidered two stitches casually. How can it be that good? As for Qiao He can't believe that my sister's leg skills are so bad! She is 100% good at it. Isn't Sheng Shibo afraid that he won't be able to put it away without putting it in a purse and rubbing it with a lot of liquid?"
Sheng Weiqiao smiled a little awkwardly. She was very immodest. This was because she was about ten years old. The reason why Sheng Lanci packed a purse was actually because she disliked her daughter's leg skills. I begged her not to. They were afraid that after they saw it, they would spread the word that Sheng Wei Qiao was not good at female beauty, which would ruin her daughter's reputation.
As for her current needlework, well, she hasn't done any needlework at all since making that sachet!
Just as he was thinking about changing the subject, Xu Zijing, who was at the table at that time, interrupted his chat with Sheng Suihe, stroked his short beard, and coughed dryly.
Everyone in the hall heard him and knew that he was begging to shut up, so they all kept silent.
"Although I have received a letter from the post station by Kuai Ma before, explaining the attack on Bishui County and the two children of the Ao family who sailed eastward on the way." Xu Zijing looked around and asked warmly, "The words in the letter are limited. , how specific is it, we need to talk about it again?”
Sheng Weiqiao was startled when he heard this, thinking that if Xu Zijing had not brought it up, he would have almost forgotten those two things - no wonder, although those two things were not small, after all, some time had passed.
Is it her first time to travel far away? After learning that Mingyue was about to arrive, she had no time to dress up and imagine what she would say and do after meeting Xu Zijing and his wife, Xu Caikui and Xu Caifu sisters. How could she have time to think about anything else
At that time, he put on a serious attitude and was ready to apologize to Xu Zijing and his wife for failing to ensure the safety of Xu Baomo on the ship with Sheng Sleeping Crane. At the same time, he secretly lamented that Xu Zijing was worthy of being a marquis with many military exploits. , can you calm down: "It's just that the Ao brothers and sisters sailed eastward on the way. At Danmolou, they accidentally got into trouble with both the Meng family and the King of Gaomi. According to my brother's analysis of the matter, If it has something to do with the fiercest imperial struggle in the East, that uncle could not bear to ask until now!"