Cheng Xu thought that he had to apologize to Zhou Shaojin.
He looked furtively behind him.
However, Zhou Shaojin was still following him from a distance with his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart.
He suddenly thought mischievously, if she walked like this, would she fall? If she fell, would she cry out in pain or pretend nothing happened and get up and continue walking... However, with her personality, I'm afraid she would pretend nothing happened and get up and continue walking... If I ran over to help her at that time, I wonder if she would get angry and push me away... I wonder what she would look like when she was angry? Would she be so angry that her cheeks turned red and her nose turned red, or would she keep a straight face but tears in her eyes? In any case, she must be very beautiful...
Cheng Xu thought about it and looked back at Zhou Shaojin.
Zhou Shaojin pretended to know nothing and kept repeating in his mind, "A clear mirror is not a stand, it is the mediocre people who make trouble for themselves."
Feicui was terrified and regretted it so much that she wanted to slap herself twice.
It would be great if the eldest daughter of the Zhou family came along... What should I do now
In the eerie silence, a small hill appeared before their eyes, with a bluestone road winding up it. The roadside was lined with jagged rocks, lush vines, and green trees shading the sun. There were unknown white wild flowers blooming high and low, giving it a rustic feel.
Cheng Xu pointed to the top of the mountain and said, "That's Changchun Pavilion."
Zhou Shaojin vaguely saw the gray eaves.
She stopped and asked, "Why don't you ask Dasu to come down!"
This was the first time she took the initiative to speak to Cheng Xu. Her voice was soft and sticky, like a piece of candy, sweet enough to touch people's hearts.
Cheng Xu couldn't help but be stunned.
Zhou Shaojin's brows sank slightly.
Cheng Xu came back to his senses, his face suddenly flushed, and he said hurriedly: "The 'Beauty Under the Moon' was bestowed upon our Cheng family by the previous dynasty. Although it is no longer the same as it was in the past, there are only two or three of them left in the world, and they are very valuable. There is nothing here, what if it gets bumped into? Changchun Pavilion not only has tables and chairs, but also copper basins, fragrant soap, hot and cold water..." At this point, he finally understood what Zhou Shaojin was worried about. He suddenly realized and hurriedly said: "There are also two little maids serving..." But afraid that Zhou Shaojin would not believe it, he said, "What's more, there is jade?"
Feicui was only hoping to finish this task as soon as possible, so she said hurriedly, "Yes, Second Miss, I will go with you."
Anyway, the old lady has already said that if the seal cannot be produced, the worst that can happen is that the vase will be smashed... No matter what, the second young lady of the Zhou family must be allowed to return to the open hall unharmed!
Zhou Shaojin thought for a moment, then reached out his hand to Feicui and said, "This stone road is not easy to walk on. Just hold on to me."
Feicui looked at the neat bluestone road and silently helped Zhou Shaojin.
Zhou Shaojin just looked at Cheng Xu.
Cheng Xu then came to his senses and said repeatedly, "Come with me!" and strode onto the stone path.
Zhou Shaojin and Feicui followed behind him.
As the terrain rose higher, the undulating mountains, the tall and low pavilions, and the large and small buildings slowly appeared before her eyes. She even saw the little man dressed in red and green on the Peony Terrace.
She never knew Jiuru Lane was so big.
The morning breeze blew on her face, and the view was full of green. Zhou Shaojin felt refreshed and gradually relaxed. There was a hint of smile in her eyes, making her face look gentler.
Cheng Xu couldn't help but smile as he looked at her. He said, "Second cousin of the Zhou family, the scenery here is pretty good, isn't it?"
There was an unmistakable flattery in his tone.
Jade couldn't bear to look at it.
Zhou Shaojin ignored him as usual.
Cheng Xu was very proud in his heart.
In his opinion, although Zhou Shaojin had not spoken, his expression had softened from his previous stern face, which showed that he was someone he wanted to get along with. As long as he kept speaking softly, even Zhou Shaojin would eventually become soft-hearted.
He suddenly became energetic and continued to talk to himself: "Second cousin of the Zhou family, you should actually go out for a walk. When my sisters were at home, they often came here to climb the mountain. You can also invite the eldest cousin of the Zhou family to come along when you are free. By the way, the Gu family is going to hold a poetry gathering in a few days. Do you want to go? How about I ask my cousin of the Gu family to send you an invitation?"
At this time, Zhou Shaojin already understood that the so-called cousin of the Gu family was Gu Qinghong, the husband of Mrs. Guo’s father, Guo Yuansheng.
Since Cheng Xu called the Gu family his cousin, it means that the Gu family and the Guo family are very close, and even the Cheng family and the Gu family have become close friends. But today is the birthday banquet of the second ancestor, and the Gu family has sent people to celebrate the birthday, but why are there no female relatives from the Guo family? Is there no one from Mrs. Guo's family or is there another reason
Zhou Shaojin was lost in thoughts and felt a little depressed.
Cheng Xu is so familiar with Gu's cousins, why didn't he take a fancy to Gu's cousin in his previous life? Why did he drag her into this
Cheng Xu was also very depressed.
Zhou Shaojin seemed quite happy just now, but her face suddenly became gloomy... I don’t know what I said to offend her... Her temper is too changeable!
Cheng Xu sighed secretly.
Fortunately, we arrived at Changchun Pavilion.
There were grey tiles and white walls, and a black painted moon-shaped gate that was wide open. A little maidservant, still in her early teens, was standing on tiptoe in front of the gate, looking out.
Seeing them, the little maid ran in happily, shouting as she ran, "Master is here!"
Immediately, a maid about fifteen or sixteen years old came out to greet them.
She was wearing a silver-red bodice with yellow honeysuckle patterns, and had delicate features and a slim figure.
Zhou Shaojin recognized her as Yu Ru, the maidservant beside Cheng Xu at a glance.
No, she is not Cheng Xu's maid yet. The maid next to Cheng Xu is Bi Ru. Yu Ru was promoted to maid only after Bi Ru was released.
She is Cheng Xu's confidant.
In her previous life, when she was punished by Yuan, Yu Ru often went to inform Cheng Xu, and Cheng Xu would come over on some pretext, so Yuan had no choice but to let her go. After a while, Yuan saw the clues, and if Cheng Xu hadn't protected her, Yu Ru would have been sold out by Yuan.
Zhou Shaojin was in mixed mood.
Yu Ru, however, knew nothing. She walked forward with a smile and bowed to the three people, saying with a smile: "Everything is ready. We are just waiting for the second lady to come over and see if she can take it out."
Zhou Shaojin nodded to her and entered the Moon Gate.
Facing us was a five-room wing with black lacquered plum blossom-shaped ice-crack doors inlaid with transparent colored glaze. When the sun shone on them, they sparkled like glowing gems.
This is just an open hall of the Cheng family used to entertain guests, and it is not often used.
Walking in, you will see twelve black-lacquered fans with fairy children playing in front of you, and black-lacquered armchairs, black-lacquered tea tables and flower tables are neatly arranged around them. Because there are no flowers or plants on display, the whole hall is clean and tidy but very deserted and lacks vitality.
Da Su stood in front of the screen holding a jade-white big-bellied vase, looking nervous.
When he saw Cheng Xu, he breathed a sigh of relief, called him "Uncle", and placed the appreciation bottle on the coffee table next to him.
Yu Ru and another maid came in with some water and some scented soap.
Seeing that Cheng Xu and the others did not seem to be faking it, Zhou Shaojin calmed down and walked forward to look at the vase.
Round and full, crystal clear like jade, just like a bright moon.
But the mouth of the bottle is not even as big as a baby's fist.
But it's still very beautiful.
Zhou Shaojin forced himself not to reach out to touch the vase.
Yu Ru had quickly prepared the warm water and brought over the scented soap: "Second Miss, use this to moisten your hands! Xiao E and the others couldn't get in just now." Her tone was full of concern.
Zhou Shaojin nodded, rubbed his hands with scented soap, and tried to stretch his hand out of the bottle.
But I failed several times.
Zhou Shaojin asked Yu Ru to bring in some hot water.
The softer the hand, the easier it is to reach in.
She decided to give it one last try.
Jade was a little worried.
Sometimes it's easy to get in but hard to get out.
She glanced at Cheng Xu beside her, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.
Cheng Xu seemed to come to his senses, and hurriedly called Yu Ru to stop him, saying to Zhou Shaojin: "Don't force it. Let me think of other ways!"
Zhou Shaojin was extremely angry.
Since you have other solutions, why did you call me
She looked at Cheng Xu.
Cheng Xu touched his nose awkwardly under Zhou Shaojin's gaze and said, "I, I just thought of that..."
Ruyu and the little maid looked at Cheng Xu in surprise, their jaws almost dropping.
Da Su even turned his face to the side.
Feicui had seen it several times and had the ability to resist. She helped Cheng Xu out and said, "I wonder what good idea you have come up with?"
Cheng Xu smiled and said, "Just look at me."
He turned the reward bottle upside down.
There was a series of tinkling sounds, and half of a bronze lying deer appeared from the mouth of the bottle.
But it got stuck at the mouth of the bottle.
Cheng Xu smiled and said, "I think if this thing can be dropped in, it can definitely be taken out, it's just in a different position." He told Yu Ru, "Go get a red rope."
Yu Ru found a red rope from somewhere.
Cheng Xu wanted to pass the red rope through the small gap between the deer's hooves.
This way you can grab the button.
But Cheng Xu's hands were shaking a little, and the red rope brushed past the Wolu several times.
That's why I never pick up needle and thread.
Zhou Shaojin gestured to Feicui: "Why don't you go over and try it?"
Feicui had wanted to take over for a long time, but because Cheng Xu didn't say anything, she couldn't volunteer. At this time, Zhou Shaojin spoke up, and she smiled and stepped forward and said, "Uncle, let me try!"
Cheng Xu chuckled twice and handed the red rope to Feicui.
Jade tried several times but failed.
Zhou Shaojin had no choice but to say, "Let me try."
Feicui handed the red rope to Zhou Shaojin. Zhou Shaojin tried it and then asked Dasu to gently turn it to admire the plum blossoms. He let the button change direction several times and threaded the red rope through the ring while everyone held their breath.
Ruyu cheered: "Second Miss must be very good at needlework!"
Zhou Shaojin smiled.
Cheng Xu immediately said, "So you are very good at needlework! Yuru is the best needleworker in my room. If she says you are good, she must be very good. How about you help me make a few threads? Last time, I saw that my cousin from the Gu family made very good threads for the sachet on his fan, so I asked Yuru to help me make one, but Yuru said she couldn't do it. You must be able to..."
Yu Ru was so angry that she wanted to jump up and down, and said hurriedly: "Master, who is the Second Miss? Who am I? How can you let the Second Miss help you to make a thread? If you really want it, you should ask the old lady for help!"
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※(To be continued)