"Is your lady inside?" A crisp voice came from the corridor, which sounded familiar. Mo Xuetong put down the medical book in his hand and listened, but couldn't figure out who it was for a moment.
"Our lady is inside, are you..." Qingzhu put down the fan in his hand and asked in confusion. The medicine pot on the stove was still leaning on the fire, and the smell of medicine was strong.
Standing in front of her was a smart little maid in green clothes, followed by a young lady about fifteen or sixteen years old. Next to this young lady was a handsome and upright young man, both of whom had similar faces. I don't know if it was a brother-sister relationship, but Qingzhu's face changed drastically when he saw this handsome young man.
He took two steps back and saluted: "See Sir Sikong!"
It can be said that there is no one in Yan State who does not know Sikong Lan Yanwen. The most amazing and talented person in the Lan family is Lan Yanwen, the leader of the Lan family. He has been in politics since he was sixteen years old. It only took four short years for him to be promoted from a junior eighth-grade hall official to Sikong.
Although he is not Situ in charge of civil affairs, nor is he Sima in charge of military affairs, his power is strong enough to compete with these two. He is the most powerful figure in Yan country and the successor of the head of the Yan family. Such a powerful figure suddenly Appearing in Chuxiu Palace, Qingzhu couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Although there was nothing missing about Mo Xuetong's identity, could he really hide it from this extremely smart Lord Sikong!
"No need to be polite. I wonder if your lady is free and would it be convenient for us to meet you?" Lan Yanwen smiled politely.
"Our lady is fine, I will report back to you right now." Qingzhu replied, got up and entered the room, turned around the flower screen, and saw Mo Xuetong staring at her, and hurriedly lowered his voice and said: "This is Yan Guo Lord Sikong, Lan Yanwen, is extremely smart, but he doesn’t know his purpose.”
Mo Xuetong immediately understood and nodded, indicating that she understood that although she didn't understand what Master Sikong was looking for, it was definitely not a good thing! Her identity is not true, and of course it cannot be revealed to the public.
"Brother, do you really want to see her?" Lan Yuyan asked softly and disdainfully from outside the house.
She is also a daughter of a branch of the Lan family, similar to Lan Luo, but because of her delicate appearance, she has been raised in the main courtyard of the Lan family. She usually goes to school with the legitimate daughter of the main courtyard, and she thinks very highly of herself.
The Lan family has always had a practice. It is different from other aristocratic families. Regardless of whether it is the main branch or not, as long as a beautiful girl is born, it will be sent to the main branch to be pampered and raised, and then the body will become more and more delicate, so the daughter of the Lan family will Her beauty is famous in the Yan Kingdom, and even the Emperor Yan's palace has two beautiful concubines.
"I heard that this sister is stunningly beautiful. The master in the mansion asked me to come and have a look." Lan Yanwen said calmly and casually.
In fact, as early as when he saw the draft list, Lan Yanwen knew that Lan Luo didn't care about Lan Luo, otherwise he wouldn't have come as late as today. However, Chu Xiugong must be in the palace. , it was inappropriate for him to come to the door rashly alone, so he took Lan Yuyan with him.
There are many beautiful women in the Lan clan, and Lan Yanwen doesn't think there is anything important about a clan girl who has been away from the clan for too long.
"Master Sikong, please." Qingzhu walked out the door and greeted the guests respectfully.
Lan Yanwen swung her robe and walked in gracefully. Behind her, Lan Yuyan held on to the maid's hand and followed. What kind of woman could she have attracted the most prestigious cousin to the house? Look at each other.
The room is surprisingly elegant. The lake-colored gauze curtains are tall and reveal a bead curtain. Although not gorgeous, it adds a bit of coolness in this prosperous palace. The window screens made of blue gauze are blown up by the wind. It fell slowly again, becoming more and more cold.
Mo Xuetong has grown very fast in the past few days, and her features have become clearer and clearer. She just stood there timidly, with her black hair pulled into a bun, making her even more charming. , she is extremely beautiful, with long black eyelashes as slender as brushes, a small nose, and lips as pink as honey. She looks like a blooming white lotus. Her eyes are full of water vapor, revealing an indescribable sense of beauty.
Some are pure, some are charming, and they are strangely blended together to form a beautiful charm that captivates the soul!
Such a beauty, so delicate and charming, with her eyes facing each other, Lan Yanwen felt as if all the blood in her body had been drained out of her body. Her breathing was delayed and then flowed into her heart instantly. For a moment, her mind was filled with Blank, body feels hot and cold.
"Are you Sister Lan Luo?" Lan Yuyan looked at Mo Xuetong carefully, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which turned into hostility. She never thought that a living member of the Lan family could look like such a fairy. When an ordinary woman comes, her alarm bells tremble.
Everyone was selected as a show girl in the East Palace, and the meaning behind this was enough to make Lan Yuyan jealous.
"Who are you two?" Mo Xuetong looked at the people in front of her indifferently. She didn't want to have too much contact with the Lan family. The more contact she had, the easier it would be for her to be discovered as a fake.
"Sister Lan Luo, this is cousin Lan Yanwen from the direct branch of Lan Mansion. I am your cousin Lan Yuyan. When I entered the palace that day, I wanted to chat with you." Lan Yuyan closed her eyes. He stepped forward to take Mo Xuetong's hand and said affectionately.
Mo Xuetong took two steps back calmly, a bit of wariness and coldness flashed in her bright eyes, and a faint smile appeared on her lips, but this smile seemed very distant: "Master Sikong and Miss Lan, it is rare for them to be together. When you came here today, you were supposed to serve tea, but there was no good tea around, so you just showed your shame."
These beautiful ladies who have entered the palace have not yet become the prince's women, so they have to bring all their personal expenses with them. Mo Xuetong's current status really doesn't have much good tea, but she will never be without tea. It is said that her merchant Her uncle still loves her very much, but you can tell that she is in poor health and the medicines she takes are not of the highest quality.
She is actually evicting guests in disguise!
The smile on Lan Yuyan's bright face suddenly turned stiff. She didn't expect that Mo Xuetong was so ignorant of praise. When the leader of the branch came over, which branch of the Lan family wouldn't fawn over them? Climbing up, just like back then, Lan Yuyan's parents put a lot of effort into getting into the main courtyard.
She gave him both money and antiques, hoping that her daughter could learn from everyone else in the Lan family and win the favor of a noble person.
"You don't need any good tea, just a bowl of boiled water!" Lan Yanwen returned to normal at this time, smiled peacefully, then strode in, walked to the chair beside him and sat down.
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Lan Yuyan also followed over and sat down on the other side, with the maid standing behind her.
Judging from the looks of the two of them, it was not so easy to get rid of them. Mo Xuetong sighed and sat down on another empty chair. She had just said that there was no tea, so Qingzhu brought in three glasses of boiled water. , Mo Xuetong has been using boiled water because of taking medicine these days, fearing that the medicine's properties will be diluted.
So it was very natural to pick it up and take a sip.
Lan Yuyan looked at the pure white boiling water in the tea cup, frowned, turned her head, and there was a trace of ridicule in her eyes. She was indeed raised outside, and she was extremely shady. She didn't even have tea leaves when drinking tea. Bi Lan She was not as good as a servant in the mansion, but Mo Xuetong's behavior made her breathe a big sigh of relief.
Although she is extremely beautiful, she has no bearing at all. She has been raised to be a little family person, so how can she catch the eyes of His Highness the Crown Prince! There will be your opponents there.
Thinking of this, the ridicule in his eyes disappeared, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
Lan Yanwen was not so particular. She picked up the boiled water and took a sip naturally. Her eyes fell on Mo Xuetong involuntarily. Her makeup was actually extremely plain, and there was no trace of makeup on her pink face. She has a little bit of powder color, but she is outstanding. She is wearing a skirt the color of the West Lake water, which ties her slender waist. She has a natural elegance and a demeanor that is neither humble nor overbearing. She is the kind of Xiaojiabiyu who grew up in a merchant's home. She is clearly a lady of the world. .
Those watery eyes are extremely smart, and with a slight turn they bring out some charming, soul-stirring charm!
Pure and charming, charming and pitiful, coupled with her charming face, it is a charm that cannot be described in words! For the first time, Lan Yanwen felt that she had to recognize her cousin who was outside the scope of the Lan family's rights.
"Sister Lan Luo, will there be any inconvenience here? If so, please let me know at the house and I will make arrangements more comfortable." After measuring Mo Xuetong's value, Lan Yanwen's smile became more friendly. , became concerned about her life gently, glanced at the dark curtains that were not illuminated by the sun, and said pointedly.
At first glance, this yard does not face the sun. It is indeed an excellent direction in summer, but the problem is that it is still winter, and the sun cannot reach this place at all. What’s more, the decoration is also cool, and I can’t help but stay here for a long time. It makes people feel a bit of icy coldness from the bottom of their hearts, which even normal people can't bear, not to mention that the person opposite looks a bit weaker.
Lan Jade Yan was originally assigned to the North Courtyard, and was later moved to the South Courtyard through his hands.
"Thank you, Lord Sikong. The environment here is very good." Mo Xuetong said with a smile.
Seeing that Mo Xuetong did not accept the olive branch he extended, Lan Yanwen's expression remained calm and elegant: "You don't have to be polite, cousins. We are all brothers and sisters. There is nothing we can't say. Ever since we knew that Lan Luo was going to enter the draft, the clan has always been reluctant. Don't worry, I was afraid that you would be looked down upon because you came in in the name of your uncle, so I came here specifically to see you today."
"Oh, thank you Lord Sikong." Mo Xuetong was unmoved, still cold and distant, as if she could not feel Lan Yanwen's deep care at all, and could not hear the meaning of Lan Yanwen's words. , trying to lure him with the power of Lan Mansion, Lan Yanwen underestimated herself.
She refused calmly, and Lan Yuyan answered with a smile:
"Sister Lan Luo, don't be too busy to refuse first. The Lan family is still your clan no matter what. You were raised in someone else's family since you were a child, but you can't change the fact that you are a child of the Lan family. Sister, don't talk to your elder brother. I’m so angry, my eldest brother was still young at that time and didn’t know anything.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Mo Xuetong's expression changed, and she stood up abruptly. He glanced at her coldly, with a hint of annoyance on his pale face, but was immediately suppressed: "You two, I'm not in good health, so I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you."
After saying that, he didn't say much to them, turned around the screen and entered the inner room.
"Brother, she... why is she like this!" Being humiliated by Mo Xuetong, Lan Yu stood up angrily and stomped her feet.
Lan Yanwen glanced at her thoughtfully, stood up, and said to Mo Xuetong behind the screen: "Since my sister is not in good health, I will leave first and come to see you in two days."
After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for Lan Yuyan, glanced at Lan Yuyan from the corner of his eyes, turned around and strode away.
He was born in a wealthy family, and he had long heard that Lan Yuyan was trying to persuade people, but in fact he was poking at people's shortcomings. Telling what happened back then would only make people more embarrassed and resentful, but when it came to the truth, Lan Luo's parents were considered dead at the hands of his own family back then. If Lan Luo was a filial man, he wouldn't have ignored them!
Lan Yuyan originally wanted to catch up immediately and say a few words of flattery, but for some reason, the cold look from him just now made her scalp numb, so she didn't dare to catch up. (To be continued)