"In the morning, when the fourth cousin comes to say hello to my aunt, you find an opportunity to help me ask my cousin out, and then ask him to meet in the grove at Haishi tonight, and tell him to see you or not."
Su Qingping ordered Liurong to deliver the letter, and she and Nangong Cheng met in the grove that night.
"Ping'er, what's the rush for you to call me here?" Nangong Cheng was wearing an azurite bomber robe, a jade belt around his waist, and a pair of black soap shoes. He looked at Su Su softly. Qing Ping asked.
Su Qingping frowned slightly, her face could not hide the sadness. "Cousin, I have it."
"What... got it?" Nangong Cheng looked blank, obviously not understanding.
"I mean I'm happy."
"Really? Ping'er, you mean we have a baby!" Nangong Cheng held Su Qingping's hand in surprise, but soon his expression changed as if he had thought of something, "No, this child cannot stay!"
"Cousin!" Su Qingping's face was not very good-looking.
Nangong Cheng hurriedly explained: "Ping'er, listen to me, we are not married yet, this child cannot be had! If people know, the future of this child..."
Su Qingping shook her head tearfully. She naturally understands that if this child is born, he will bear the reputation of being an adulterer and ruin his future. And she herself can't end well. Unless she can quickly find someone to marry and find a father for her child, but in such a short period of time, she can't find someone, not to mention she is unwilling to leave Nangong Mansion just like that.
The child cannot be kept, but it cannot be sacrificed in vain. And she thinks it's not time to get rid of the child. As long as Nangong Cheng is willing to marry her, everything will be settled.
"Cousin, I know this child cannot be kept, but this is our child, our first child, do you have the heart to just watch the crystallization of our love being killed?" Su Qingping sobbed silently , looking at Nangong Cheng pitifully.
Nangong Cheng thought of the days when he and Su Qingping spent time together, and his heart softened. He stretched out his hand to caress Su Qingping's cheek, only to feel that his hand was delicate and smooth, and suddenly he was distracted, and blurted out: "Ping'er, don't worry, I I will definitely find a way to divorce and marry you!"
Su Qingping was overjoyed when she heard this, and gently buried her head in Nangong Cheng's chest.
…
Although she has already obtained Nangong Cheng's promise, Su Qingping doesn't know why he will mention this matter to Mrs. Su, she was a little absent-minded all night, even when she went to Mrs. Su's room in the morning to say hello, she was also preoccupied heavy look.
She hardly paid attention to what others were saying, until Nangong Cheng suddenly said: "Grandmother, in ten days or so, it will be the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival on August 15th. Grandson thought, after the sisters came to the capital, there will be no We've been out together before, why don't we take advantage of this rare lantern festival and let our grandson take the younger sisters to have a good time in the capital? What does grandma like?"
As soon as these words came out, Su Qingping's eyes lit up. She was trapped in this inner house after arriving in the capital, and she didn't even go out for a stroll. Not only her, but also several other girls in the room were eager to try, and even some maids and women in the room showed anticipation on their faces. The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in the royal capital is very famous. Not only can you appreciate the exquisite and strange lanterns, but also various interesting activities organized by major restaurants and shops. You can also watch juggling and taste all kinds of delicious snacks. People are excited.
Although Nangong Yue has been a human being in two lifetimes, she has not been to the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival a few times, and she can't help but look forward to it.
and…
Nangong Yue took a look at Su Qingping. Que'er replied yesterday that Su Qingping hadn't changed her clothes this month. Seeing that she has become more and more absent-minded these days, she may have noticed that her period has not come...
It's time to get rid of this hidden danger.
Nangong Yue was worried about not being able to find a good opportunity, but now it seems that the Mid-Autumn Festival is a godsend opportunity!
Seeing that the Su family was still a little hesitant, Nangong Cheng said again: "Grandmother, this Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is considered a grand event in the capital, and many literati, scholars, children of aristocratic families, and even daughters of famous families will take advantage of this rare opportunity to come out and have fun. Fan. Grandson will definitely bring guards to ensure the safety of my sisters!"
In fact, Mrs. Zhao didn't agree with it at first, but seeing her daughter's expectant expression, she helped her to beat the drums: "Mother, you should agree. Our Nangong family is not that old-fashioned family, and we want to raise the girls well." If you don't go out of the gate, you don't step forward."
"Forget it." Su Shi finally let go, "Sister Ping, since it's a rare lantern festival, you should go too."
"Thank you, aunt." Su Qingping hurriedly thanked her.
Su's eyes swept over everyone one by one, and said in a solemn tone: "On the day of the Lantern Festival, you must not make any mistakes in your words and deeds, and do something that will damage the reputation of Nangong Mansion."
Everyone is naturally obedient.
Su nodded in satisfaction, but when her eyes fell on Nangong Xin, she subconsciously frowned, "Brother Xin, there's no need to go."
Nangong Yue clenched her fists. She understood Su Shi's meaning, she must be afraid that her brother would embarrass her if she went out, and she was afraid that others would laugh at her for having a stupid grandson.
When Nangong Xin heard that he couldn't go out to play with him, he was not very happy, but he had always been afraid of the Su family, so he didn't make a fuss on the spot.
Seeing this, Nangong Hao felt a little proud, jumped out on purpose, and said, "Then grandma, can I go?"
Mrs. Su was about to agree, but Mrs. Huang rushed ahead of her and said, "Brother Hao, you are young, you should stay in the mansion." Seeing that Nangong Hao's eyes turned red and he was about to start a fight, Mrs. Huang was busy. Said, "Brother Hao, there are many kidnappers in this lantern festival... you can go when you are older." This Nangong Hao is Huang's only son, how could she be willing to let him have an accident.
Seeing this, Su Shi didn't say anything more.
**◆**
More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the mid-autumn day on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, and all the households went to Su's Rong'an Hall to have dinner together.
When Nangong Yue and her parents and elder brothers arrived, Mrs. Zhao was talking to Mrs. Su about the arrangements for the lantern festival at night: "Then Brother Sheng will bring seven or eight guards to protect their sisters and Cousin Ping. join in the fun."
Su smiled and nodded: "It's just up to you and brother Cheng to arrange it."
The girls were all radiant, and the corners of their mouths couldn't hide their joy. It has been more than half a year since they came to the capital, and until today, they really had the opportunity to witness the prosperity of the capital!
Only Nangong Xin looked sullen, Nangong Yue leaned over to him and whispered: "Brother, I have something to ask for your help."
As soon as Nangong Xin heard that her sister had something to ask for herself, she immediately cheered up and said, "Sister, tell me."
"I'm going out at night, but Xiaobai has no one to take care of him." Nangong Yue said frowning deliberately, "Brother, I can ask you to take care of it, don't be bullied!"
Nangong Xin patted her chest vigorously, and assured her confidently: "Sister, don't worry, Xiaobai will leave it to me."
A bright smile appeared on Nangong Yue's face, and she said, "Brother is so kind, I'll bring back something delicious and fun for him tonight."
Nangong Xin was very happy, she had long forgotten the previous depression, and said: "Then sister, don't forget."
"Don't worry, brother."
Seeing their brother and sister's friendly appearance, Mrs. Lin showed a gratified smile on her face.
At this time, the servant girl Dong'er raised the curtain and came in, and said back, "Old madam, dinner is ready."
Su Shi stood up with a smile on his face, and said kindly: "Okay. After dinner earlier, you can go to the lantern festival."
"Grandmother..." Nangong Cheng held her arm, coquettishly embarrassed.
The juniors surrounded her and came to the front hall. After dinner, Mrs. Su told Nangong Sheng to take care of her younger sisters, and sent them to the lantern festival early.
Nangong Yue went back to her room and changed her clothes, then brought Yimei and Que'er to the second gate, where Nangong Lin and Su Qingping were already waiting.
The three greeted each other, and at this moment, Nangong Cheng led Nangong Cheng and Nangong Yan to come.
As soon as Su Qingping saw Nangong Cheng, she first smiled and said: "Sister Cheng, did you and Sister Yue make an appointment today, and they are actually wearing the same dress."
I saw Nangong Yue wearing a lake-blue bright flower silk jacket, lined with a lotus-colored butterfly-pattern tunic, and a jade-colored pleated skirt underneath; look at Nangong Cheng's lake-blue Ruyi-patterned silk jacket, with a jade-colored skirt underneath. The color is sprinkled with flowery Confucian skirts.
When the two met, they couldn't help but look at each other. It was a coincidence tonight.
"Ah, couldn't it be that the third sister knew in advance what kind of clothes the eldest sister was going to wear, so she deliberately put on a sister's outfit? Oh, why didn't you tell my sister earlier that the four of us sisters can also wear the same clothes together." Nangong Lin He covered his mouth and said with a light smile.
Nangong Cheng didn't even look at Nangong Lin, just went up to hold Nangong Yue's hand with a smile, and said with a smile: "It seems that Sister Yue and I have a good understanding, we are sisters who are direct relatives." Then he turned to Nangong Sheng asked coquettishly: "Brother, look, do sister Yue and I look good in this way?"
Nangong Cheng looked at the two sisters who were as beautiful as flowers and jade, and praised them again and again: "It's beautiful, it's so beautiful, like two little fairies. My brother who is a fairy is really blessed!"
Hearing this, Nangong Chengjiao laughed a few times, seeing that Nangong Yue had only a silk flower on her hair, without any accessories, she quickly pulled out a ruby bead hairpin from her own head and put it on Nangong Yue's head, smiling Said: "Well, this is more similar."
Nangong Cheng originally had a pair of ruby bead flowers in his hair, but now he and Nangong Yue are wearing them on their heads, they look more like a pair of sister flowers.
Nangong Yue immediately took off a white jade bracelet from her left wrist, put it on Nangong Cheng's wrist, then raised her right wrist and shook it.
Seeing the happy appearance of their sisters, Nangong Lin felt a little unhappy. She glanced at Nangong Yan and asked curiously: "Speaking of the second sister, you are the real sister of the eldest sister. The eldest sister is so generous, does she give you any good things on weekdays?"
Nangong Yan smiled slightly, and said softly: "Sister Lin, I have it, and you have it too. Why ask me? If you don't believe me, you can ask your eldest sister for verification."
Nangong Lin was so choked that she couldn't speak, she was not thick-skinned enough to go to Nangong Cheng to verify such a thing.
At this time, Nangong Cheng deliberately exaggerated: "My four good sisters, do you want to participate in the lantern festival? If you continue chatting, the lantern festival will end."
The four girls got into the carriage one by one.
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Thanks to 摎jiu for sending 2 flowers (づ￣3￣)づ fell down~