This Mrs. Zhou was the woman Ren Yaoqi saw in the Yanbei Palace last time she went to see Princess Yanbei with Liu Shi. She was about the same age as Liu Shi, but her appearance was much more beautiful. There is a kind of tenderness unique to women born in Jiangnan water towns.
Women in Yanbei are reluctant to marry far away from Jiangnan, but men in Yanbei prefer to marry women from the south. If nothing else, gentleness and tenderness are more attractive to men.
Mrs. Zhou has a son and a daughter, who happen to be close to Fang Shuzhou and Ren Yaoying in age. The four children should have met several times before, and they chatted very well as soon as they met. Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua went up to meet Mrs. Zhou and couldn't say anything.
Mrs. Zhou said a few words to them, and asked the maid to come and serve the tea, and then she found a reason to go with Liu Shi and talk about herself. Let your own children entertain them.
Mrs. Zhou's son Zhou Wen is a talkative teenager. When he is with Fang Shuzhou, he is talking and Fang Shuzhou is listening. Teenagers of this age are at an embarrassing age. Seeing girls of the same age, especially good-looking girls of the same age who have been in contact with them a few times, will always give rise to some hazy thoughts.
While talking to Fang Shuzhou, Zhou Wen secretly looked at Ren Yaoying's face, and occasionally at Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua.
In all fairness, the girls in the Ren family look pretty good. Ren Yaohua is bright and beautiful, Ren Yaoying is delicate, and Ren Yaoqi is beautiful, standing together makes people look very seductive.
Ren Yaohua was arrogant, and felt a little annoyed after Zhou Wen's gaze, but more disdain. In Ren Yaoqi's eyes, Zhou Wen was just a stinky child, so she didn't care at all. On the other hand, Ren Yaoying may have faintly sensed that Zhou Wen had some thoughts on her before, some embarrassment and some inexplicable joy, her face flushed a little, and she was a little reserved when talking to Zhou Rong, Miss Zhou. .
Miss Zhou, Zhou Rong, is also handsome and pleasant, and her temperament is more lively and cheerful. She pulled Ren Yaoying and whispered to the side, smiling with a pair of deep dimples on her face. However, compared to her enthusiasm for Ren Yaoying, she was a little cold when facing Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua. But when they first met, they said hello in front of Mrs. Zhou and ignored them.
How could Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoqi not see that Zhou Rong wanted to give Ren Yaoying a head start, but the two of them didn't care much and chatted by themselves while drinking tea.
Although he received a cold reception, Ren Yaohua's mood today was not affected. It may be because he had been lying on the bed for a few days because of an injured foot, and it was the first time he went out to play today.
Because of the hot weather, Ren Yaohua ate less in the morning, and he was a little hungry after a lot of tossing around in Riyuequan. She didn't want to feel wronged either. The pine nut lily cake served by the maid of the Zhou family was very suitable for her taste, so she ate two pieces with tea.
Zhou Rong suddenly said: "Sister Yaohua likes to eat pine nuts and lily cakes? This dessert is one of the signature desserts in Fumanlou, the most famous snack shop in Yunyang City. If sister Yaohua likes to wait a while I'll have someone pack up for you and take it back."
Although Zhou Rong's tone was very soft, she carried a sense of superiority, implying that Ren Yaohua had never seen the world.
However, Ren Yaohua was in a good mood today, and he was on someone else's territory, so he endured the provocation with Zhou Rong. Hearing that, he just bent his lips and said lukewarmly, "Thank you, Miss Zhou."
Zhou Rong should not be a mean person on weekdays, so she continued to talk to Ren Yaoying when she saw that it was boring.
On the other hand, Ren Yaohua took the opportunity to wipe his hands with the handkerchief, and whispered to Ren Yaoqi, "It seems that the ninth younger sister often asks us in front of others on weekdays." And most of them have nothing good to say.
Ren Yaoqi smiled when he heard the words, and also deliberately whispered: "So what? If it was me, I wouldn't have deep friendship with those who are not behind the scenes. She can tell other people's right and wrong in front of me, but she won't be in others. Reproaching me in front of me? Smart people understand this, so she can make friends with either unscrupulous or stupid. What are you worried about?"
Hearing that, Ren Yaohua thought about Ren Yaoqi's words carefully, and then showed a bright smile: "This is really good, it seems that I can't say bad about her outside in the future?"
Ren Yaoqi blinked: "It's natural, you are our eldest sister, you can only say good things about us in front of outsiders. For Jiumei, the youngest younger sister, it's even more hype."
Ren Yaohua glanced at Ren Yaoqi, but there was a smile in his eyes.
A younger sister who says she is not the eldest sister when she gets the chance, and an older sister who always speaks good for her younger sister, who is more ambitious, a discerning person will understand at a glance, and there is no need for Ren Yaohua to defend herself.
Over there, Zhou Wen was blinded by the bright smile that suddenly bloomed on Ren Yaohua's face, and was a little stunned. Ren Yaoying accidentally saw it, and she felt a little unhappy in her heart.
It's not that Ren Yaoying has a crush on Zhou Wen, but Zhou Wen is the first teenager of the same age to show a good impression of her. When we met a few times before, he did it deliberately in front of her, and he was willing to hold her everywhere, which was very satisfying. Ren Yaoying's vanity. Now that Zhou Wen's eyes are attracted to Ren Yaohua, it's as if something belonging to her has been snatched away by others, but it's still her sister-in-law who likes to compare with her everywhere.
So Ren Yaoying said to Zhou Wen for the first time: "Brother Zhou, I heard from sister Rong'er that the scenery near the village is very good?" Zhou Rong told her before that she could let her brother take them around when they came to the village. , she was implying that she wanted to go out and have a look.
Zhou Wen listened to Ren Yaoying taking the initiative to talk to him, and his attention was immediately diverted. He could be regarded as a smart boy, his eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately said: "Yes, especially if it is about two miles away from our village. There is a waterfall in the distance, Riyuequan cannot go in because it is in the courtyard of Yanbei Wangfu, but this waterfall can still be seen. If sister Yaoying wants to go, I will go and tell my mother. " As he spoke, he stared at Ren Yaoying expectantly, waiting for her to answer.
Ren Yaoying's vanity was satisfied, but she hesitated for a moment on purpose, causing Zhou Wen to stare at him nervously, lest she say anything.
It was Zhou Rong who pulled Ren Yaoying and said, "Sister Yaoying, you don't come here once. Let's go to the waterfall to see it? It's not worse than the view of Sun Moon Spring."
Ren Yaoying had enough of her air, so she nodded reservedly: "Then... Okay, but it's fine if the aunt doesn't agree."
Zhou Wenxi smiled and said hurriedly, "Why don't you agree? I'll talk to my mother and Aunt Liu right now. Sister Yaoying is just waiting."
Ren Yaoying bowed her head and smiled, but when Zhou Wen turned to leave, she suddenly seemed to remember something, and said to Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaoying, "Oh, I forgot to ask the third and fifth sisters, if the sisters don't want to go. , I'm not going either."
Ren Yaoqi didn't understand her little thought, looked at her and smiled softly. Ren Yaoying was a little guilty at her smile, and her face was a little red.
Ren Yaohua smiled but not smiled: "Ninth sister wants to go, how can the elder sister spoil the fun? If the elders agree, then go."
Zhou Wen immediately took Fang Shuzhou to the next door to beg his mother.
After a while, Zhou Wen came back excitedly: "Mother and Aunt Liu agreed, but they ordered us to bring more people. I'll arrange it now, and a few sisters will be waiting here." After that, he went out. busy.
Zhou Wen intentionally behaved in front of several younger sisters, and after a while, he arranged all the carriages and horses, and personally came to invite the Ren family sisters out.
This time, the Zhou family's carriage was used. Because the journey was not far, Ren Yaoqi, Ren Yaohua, Ren Yaoying, and Zhou Rong rode together. Zhou Wen and Fang Shuzhou rode to the side of the carriage, and arranged for some big-waisted women to accompany them. Before leaving, Mrs. Zhou came over to explain a few words, and she was relieved to see that her son's arrangements were safe.
The weather was excellent today, not too hot and windy. A group of people of the same age traveled, even if the relationship was not as beautiful as it seemed on the surface, they were happy along the way. Even Ren Yaoqi felt that the scenery near Riyuequan was very beautiful, blowing in from the hollowed-out bamboo curtains. The wind blew away some of the calm and depressed mood.
Zhou Wen wanted to perform in front of several younger sisters, riding with a straight back on his horse and improvising poetry with Fang Shuzhou. I don't know if he really had some ink or if he prepared before he came out, he actually sang two poems, which was better than Fang Shuzhou's.
Their voices were loud outside, and the girls in the carriage naturally heard them. Zhou Rongyu said with dignity: "My brother is studying in Yunyang Academy, and his husband often praises him. He even took the exam last year. Talent."
Ren Yaoying's eyes flashed, and she said with surprise: "Brother Zhou is really amazing. He took the exam at a young age. Wouldn't it be easy to take the exam in the future?"
Zhou Rong pursed her lips and smiled, but there was some pride in her eyes: "What his husband said, but my father was afraid that his young Dezhi would be frivolous, so he told him to take the test a little later, and calm down."
Ren Yaoqi was also a little surprised, but he didn't expect that Zhou Wen still had some ink.
The carriage moved slowly, but it didn't take long to arrive.
Ren Yaoqi also heard the sound of water while sitting in the carriage, and felt the moisture in the air at the same time.
The carriage stopped, and Zhou Wen said from outside: "Sister, sister Ren, you have arrived at the place, you all sit on the carriage first, and I will let you clean up the place before you get off the carriage."
There was no objection from everyone. Zhou Wen took a group of servants and went to work not far away. Zhou Rong asked the maid to lift the curtain of the car, and everyone saw a waterfall not far away, falling from a cliff more than ten feet high like Bai Lian. , The water droplets splash around the waterfall, and the water vapor fills the air. Below the waterfall is a deep pool with no discernible depth, which is reflected by the surrounding lush green scenery.
Zhou Wen asked Zhou's mother-in-law to spread a felt blanket not far from the waterfall, and put a small table of brocade, tea and snacks, very thoughtful. Compared with Fang Shuzhou, who is old and solid, he is a lot more capable and considerate.
When the women were ready, Zhou Wen personally came over and asked them to get off the carriage. The girls on the carriage had already been attracted by the scenery here. It was the first time the sisters of the Ren family came here, and it was the first time they saw the waterfall, and they were amazed.
Zhou Wen ardently invited the sisters of the Ren family to sit there, while introducing them to the scenery of the waterfall. He didn't have the opportunity to speak in front of the Ren sisters before, but now he naturally refuses to let it go when he has the opportunity. Zhou Wen's eloquence is really good, and he also has some knowledge. In addition to exporting into chapters, he can also quote from scriptures. Even the arrogant Ren Yaohua listened with relish, and he changed his mind about this young man who she thought was frivolous before.
Ren Yaoying looked at Zhou Wen's eloquent appearance, the blush on her face became more and more obvious, and the smile on the corner of her mouth continued. Zhou Wen saw him and became more attentive.
Sisters Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua didn't talk much, but were busy enjoying the beauty of the waterfall.
"Fifth sister, shall we go for a walk by the lake?" Zhou Wenzheng was talking about Ren Yaoying's question, and Ren Yaohua had no interest in listening, so he said to Ren Yaoqi.
Although Zhou Wen was joking with Ren Yaoying, as a qualified host, he always pays attention to other guests. Hearing the words, he looked at Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoqi and then looked at Ren Yaoying: "Why don't we go together? Go for a walk by the pool?"
Ren Yaoying lowered her eyes, then smiled and said, "I just got off the carriage, and I'm still a little tired, but if the third sister wants to go, let's go." Her temperament was already weak, and when she smiled like this, her tone was also soft. Can't help but feel pity.
Zhou Wen hesitated when he saw it.
Ren Yaohua glanced at her, and felt that Mo Yan and Aunt Fang were 100% like her, and she felt very disgusted in her heart, and said in a low voice, "Ninth sister should rest, don't be tired. I and fifth sister Just go for a walk."
Ren Yaoying glanced at Ren Yaohua before she could say anything, her expression a little hesitant and a little apologetic.
Zhou Rong immediately said: "Then my brother Fang's brother and I will accompany sister Yaoying, sister Yaohua, sister Yaoqi, please do it."
Zhou Wen looked at Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoqi, and felt that letting the two girls go for a walk by themselves would make him a little unqualified as the master, but at this time Zhou Rong glared at him, while Ren Yaoying blushed softly again Looking weakly at him, Zhou Wen swallowed his words.
Ren Yaohua couldn't stand their sticky temperament, so he pulled Ren Yaoqi to get up and nodded to Zhou Rong: "Thank you Miss Zhou for taking care of my ninth sister, we'll be back when we go for a walk."
After speaking, without waiting for Zhou Wen to say anything, he dragged Ren Yaoqi away.