Today's Qin Wan wears a long pleated skirt embroidered with orchid patterns in moon white, a tea white short jacket on top, and a long cloak embroidered with hundreds of flowers in jade and white with a white fox fur collar. It turned into a fairy that attracted everyone's attention.
Her black hair is black and blue, her willow eyebrows are like Daisy, her bright eyes are as clear as a shallow stream reflecting the moonlight, and the brilliance is moving amidst the ups and downs. She first stood up straight and took a look at Qin Yan, and then she was supported by Fuling's hand. She got out of the carriage, and because her carriage was at the end, she got out and walked a few steps forward. Although it was only a few feet away, she was graceful, her slender figure was as graceful as a green bamboo or an autumn orchid. The slightly swaying skirt is like a blooming white lotus swaying in the wind. It is clear that the appearance is dazzling, but it does not give people a sense of arrogance. On the contrary, it is a kind of beauty that is out of the world from the bones. Even the Hu family can't feel disgusted.
"Xiang'er pays homage to her aunt—"
"Shuang'er pays homage to Eldest Aunt—"
Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang both stepped forward and stood still to salute. After being blessed, there was no response from Mrs. Hu for a long time. When the two raised their eyes, they both saw Mrs. Hu's eyes dimly falling behind them. Not only Mrs. Hu, Mrs. Hu All the servants and maidservants behind them all looked behind them fixedly, and they were all too familiar with that stunning expression.
Qin Xiang frowned, Qin Shuang was helpless, neither of them knew what Hu and the others were looking at without turning their heads.
Soon, Qin Wan walked up to Qin Shuang and stood still, and she closed her eyes and blessed herself.
"Qin Wan pays respects to the eldest aunt."
The sound of the landing was clear, spiritual, moist, quiet and pleasant to the ear. It was not a reunion after a long absence, pretending to be moved, and there was no intention of being flattering or coquettish. Hu's stagnant smile suddenly enlarged, and the corners of his mouth were raised high, hiding the deepness in his eyes .
"Okay, okay, my aunt has been looking forward to the three of you for a long time, and she is worried that your third brother won't take care of the girl's family and wronged you." While talking, Hu gave Qin Yan an angry look, Qin Yan could only smile. She stepped forward and grabbed Qin Wan's hand, and took Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang with the other hand, "Xiang'er and Shuang'er are both here for the first time, and Wan girl is the eldest aunt watching Grown up, since you left, my aunt has been thinking about it, and now she is looking forward to you."
Qin Wan frowned, "I don't know how my aunt is doing all these years?"
Mrs. Hu had a round face with a silver plate and a pair of red phoenix eyes. She is dressed in fine clothes today, and her black hair is covered with hairpins and hairpins. Because she is well maintained, she looks much younger than the Lin family of Jinzhou. She often faces The smile gives people a sense of intimacy, but for some reason, Qin Wan always feels that there is something hidden under those kind eyes.
Seeing her gentle greeting, Hu's smile deepened again, "Okay, okay, you have grown up in a few years, and you look so good-looking. When you came out just now, my aunt almost didn't recognize you. Seeing that you are such a good aunt just feels at ease."
To be honest, Mrs. Hu looked Qin Wan up and down again, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she was, "It's really good, the more you grow up, the more you look like your father and mother. Your eyes are like your father, but the rest is the same as your mother's." It was carved out of a mold, and it looks so tight that people like it, so I should bring you back as soon as possible."
Hu kept talking to Qin Wan, Qin Shuang curled her lips, which was fine, but the thin smile on Qin Xiang's face was a bit forced.
The corners of Qin Wan's lips were slightly curved, and she seemed restrained and didn't answer. Mrs. Hu patted her hand, then turned to look at Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang, "Xiang'er and Shuang'er both came back to the capital for the first time, don't you?" Worry, when you come here, you will be at your own home, and your uncle has been looking forward to the three of you, come on, let's go in quickly."
It's cold in winter, and it's always bad to stand outside for a long time. As soon as Hu's words fell, Qin Xiang immediately supported Hu's arm, and Hu patted Qin Xiang's hand affectionately. On this side, Qin Yan took her Supported him, and at the same time told a woman next to him, "Ayu, you and Steward Zhou take down the belongings of the three young ladies and the eldest son and send them back to their yards, and then look at the settlement, and then tell the kitchen Set the meal, and then go to inform the master, I will take them into the mansion first to have a look."
Mrs. Hu ordered, and an old woman in a dark purple jacket and skirt beside her responded.
In this way, Mrs. Hu led Qin Wan and the others into the gate of the mansion.
It was the time of sunset at this moment, and the setting sun also cast a golden halo on the Zhongyonghou Mansion. Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang looked up and saw the tall and wide gate of the Zhongyonghou Mansion, with four words "Zhongyonghou Mansion" on the plaque. A large iron painting with silver hooks and gold lacquer depicts an imposing manner. The vermilion lacquer gate is wide open at the moment, and the houses and buildings inside the gate stretch into an unknown place. Although Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang don't know the name of this square city, the road is wide along the way. , all the mansions he saw were tall and magnificent, but he also knew that this place was where the rich and powerful mansions gathered.
The two of them adjusted their manners and postures gracefully, and walked forward slowly following Hu's pace.
In addition to Mrs. Hu, there were several nuns who were about the same age as "A Yu" and a dozen or so young servants. The nun called "A Yu" took seven or eight slaves to unload. In the cage on the carriage, there were half of the people following Hu. In front of these people, Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang didn't dare to be careless in the slightest. Not only that, Wan He and Wan Qing also had their backs straight and their brows not slanted. He didn't dare to show his timidity to embarrass his master—
Stepping into the gate of the mansion, Qin Shuang and the others were able to see the interior of Hou's Mansion. Looking over, they saw that although it was luxurious and elegant, the layout of this mansion was not as spacious as Jinzhou Qin's Mansion. The land occupied by the Jinzhou Qin Mansion is bound to fail.
Although the place is not as big as Jinzhou Qin's Mansion, everything used in this house seems to be five points better. Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang's eyes are swept away. No matter how you look at it, you think this Marquis' Mansion is grand, luxurious and expensive .
On the other side, Qin Yan asked Hu, "Why is mother alone, and father? Where's Yu'er? Where's fourth brother?"
Mrs. Hu smiled when she heard the words, "Your father wants to meet guests, and he is in the study. I have already told you that you don't have to go to see him now. He will naturally come back to us after seeing the guests. Your sister has gone to the palace—"
Qin Yan immediately raised his eyebrows. Not only Qin Yan, but also Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang's expressions changed slightly. The two of them were born in Jinzhou. If it weren't for the changes in the Qin family, they would not have been admitted to the capital. Therefore, the capital is far away. The imperial palace in the capital is even more unimaginable. As soon as they entered the Hou's mansion, they heard that the eighth younger sister Qin Chaoyu had entered the palace. The two of them were naturally very surprised.
"What are you going to do in the palace?" Qin Yan asked hurriedly.
Mrs. Hu said very casually, "The Empress called me."
Qin Yan frowned slightly, then nodded, "I see."
Hu's face had a somewhat proud smile on his face. Qin Xiang was about to jump out of his heart. This afternoon, it was like a dream. He entered the capital, saw the unprecedented prosperity, and entered the Hou Mansion. Hearing the words of the palace and the queen again, it turns out...it turns out that the Eighth Sister of the Hou Mansion is someone who can enter the palace to accompany the queen at will...
"What about the fourth brother?" Qin Yan asked again.
The smile on Hu's face half disappeared, "Your father gave him an errand, and he went to the north."
Qin Yan nodded, "So that's how it is. It's almost Chinese New Year, when will he come back?"
"It's just a few days." Mrs. Hu didn't seem to think much about the fourth young master of the Hou's Mansion, and turned to look at Qin Xiangdao, "Are you tired? Are you hungry? Do you want to go back to your yard to rest for a while?"
Qin Xiang shook his head hurriedly, "Third Brother took good care of us on the way, we are not hungry or tired right now, so don't worry about it, Auntie."
Mrs. Hu smiled, and led Qin Xiang to go further into the yard, "Okay, then I'll take you to the main hall first, and take a walk around, this mansion is not big, the yard of the three of you is in Xiyuan, I will clean it up for you Well, I'm afraid it's not as big as where you live in Jinzhou, but don't dislike it..."
"Why, we really like the place prepared by the auntie." Qin Xiang's voice was gentle and sweet.
Hu smiled with satisfaction, "It's fine if you like it. You will live here for a long time in the future. Go and have a look later. If there is anything you don't like, you can tell me earlier."
Qin Xiang hurriedly responded, and Hu led a group of people to the Chaoshou veranda.
Although it is winter, the scenery in the Hou Mansion is not bleak. Hu only led a few people to a few main places, and then took the three sisters to the place where they had dinner today. It was sinking, and when Qin Wan and the others arrived at Renshou Hall, the sky was already getting dark. Another nun next to Mrs. Hu ordered to hold the lamp, and soon, the main hall was brightly lit.
Mrs. Hu was seated at the main seat. On the way, she asked the three sisters what they like to eat and do on weekdays. Now she said, "On weekdays, there is only one girl, Yuer, in this mansion. Now that you are here, the four sisters are together. It's also fun."
As he spoke, he glanced at the sky outside and frowned, "Why haven't you come back yet?"
Qin Yan also raised his eyebrows, "Could it be that the Empress stayed for dinner?"
The corners of Hu's lips curved slightly, "It's possible." Then he looked at Qin Wan, "Guan'er, I read the letter from your third brother, and I heard that you are also good at medicine now? Also, What happened to the fact that Anyang Hou and his wife recognized you as a foster daughter?"
Qin Yan would naturally tell his family about these things. Qin Wan was not surprised. Seeing Mrs. Hu asking, she briefly explained the cause and effect. Mrs. Hu looked at Qin Wan with eyes full of surprise, "It's really more and more like your father. Mother, I still remember that the second brother also liked to read medical books early in the morning, I really didn't expect... You didn't show it in the years when you were in the Hou Mansion."
Qin Wan lowered her eyes, "At that time, my father and mother had just passed away, and I couldn't adapt to it for a while, and everything I did was very boring."
Mrs. Hu nodded, "Yes, you didn't like to leave the house at that time."
With that said, Mrs. Hu looked at Fu Ling behind Qin Wan, "Is this Fu Ling?"
Qin Wan nodded, Fu Ling hurriedly came forward to kowtow to Mrs. Hu, Mrs. Hu nodded with a smile, "Not bad, good service to your master, and I will not lose you when I am in the Hou's mansion."
Fu Ling was very grateful, so Hu asked Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang's slaves, and Wan He came up to kowtow, and Hu said, "There are four big girls around Yu'er, and Xiao There are eight girls, and you only brought two servants with you, and tomorrow I will add four more to help you, and when you buy new servants, I will add them to you."
Qin Shuang hurriedly said, "Auntie, you are welcome. We are only six girls around Jinzhou, so we can still follow the old rules. It just so happens that there is no need to add four slaves." After a pause, Qin Shuang said embarrassedly , "Bamei grew up with gold and jade, so she is naturally different from us. My aunt may not make us the same as Bamei."
Hu had no choice but to say, "That's great, naturally I want you four sisters to be the same."
Just as Qin Shuang was about to say something, Qin Xiang also said, "Auntie is bothering you, it would be great to add four more people, otherwise it would make us feel uneasy. Coming to the capital this time will cause a lot of trouble for Auntie."
Hu looked at Qin Yan with a wry smile, "You sisters really understand my tightness..."
Qin Yan responded with a smile. Although Qin Wan agreed with her, she knew in her heart that it was a long-awaited decision to take them to Beijing. If she really wanted to arrange servants like Qin Chaoyu for them The number of people should have been purchased a long time ago, and the four people who have been prepared are really going to be given to them.
Qin Wan didn't like being surrounded by many people, but she felt a little helpless about the thoughts of this aunt.
There were three more girls from Qin in the Hou's house. The eldest aunt still didn't like others to pass by Qin Chaoyu. I don't know what Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang thought. In short, one thing more is worse than one thing less, and there are only Fuling and Bai beside her. Sakura is also good.
As soon as this thought was settled, a hearty male voice sounded——
"How do the three nieces understand you?"
The voice was full of laughter, and Qin Yan and Hu stood up all of a sudden, and Qin Wan and the others also stood up immediately.
I saw a figure in a black robe flashing in at the entrance of the main hall, and immediately, the atmosphere in the room changed.
Qin Shu, who is over forty years old, is tall and handsome, with a tall and straight figure, slightly thin and slender cheeks similar to Qin An, a pair of sword eyebrows full of power, coupled with his hearty laughter, although the whole person is dignified and majestic, but It doesn't make people feel nervous or afraid.
The three of Qin Wan immediately saluted Qin Wan, Qin Shulang laughed, and walked towards the main seat while looking at Qin Wan and the others. From the very beginning, his eyes fell on Qin Wan, and he almost moved Qin Wan from head to toe. After looking at Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang for a moment, he glanced at Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang. Hu Shi looked at him clearly, and the smile on his face couldn't help but faded.
"Get up, get up, you're tired all the way into the capital, don't stand still, sit down and talk."
Qin Wan glanced at Qin Shu quickly for a moment, and then sat down softly with eyebrows frowned. Qin Shu glanced at a few more people, and suddenly looked at Qin Wan, "Girl Wan has grown up, and her appearance has followed her mother's, but her eyes are Like the second brother."
Hu smiled and said, "What Hou Ye said is true, and I said the same thing just now."
Qin Wan then stood up again, and called uncle alone.
Qin Shu nodded, but didn't deliberately talk to Qin Wan, and turned to Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang, "Are these Xiang girls and Shuang girls?"
"Xiang'er pays respects to uncle."
"Shuang'er pays respects to uncle."
Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang stood up and saluted one after another, and Qin Shu recognized them, "Well, you two followed your mother. Speaking of which, I met you once when you were young, but you didn't know each other at that time. She can walk, so she probably can’t remember it, but in the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed, and she is now a big girl.”
Qin Shu watched the expressions of the three of them while speaking, and after saying a few more words of advice to live well, he waved his hand, "Okay, you have worked hard all the way, let's serve a meal, Yan'er has also worked very hard this time."
Qin Yan stood next to Qin Shu after Qin Shu entered the door and saluted, and it was obvious that he respected Qin Shu very much. At this moment, Qin Shu patted him on the shoulder, and Qin Yan hurriedly said, "Everything should be done. Hard."
Qin Shulang smiled and asked everyone to sit down together. I don’t know if Qin Shu talked a lot and laughed a lot. After a while, Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang became less nervous, and Qin Wan was also slightly surprised. In the past, he only occasionally heard his father talk about Chaozhong Lords and court officials, in her impression, her father didn't think highly of this Zhongyonghou. She remembered the words "drilling camp" and "ambition" especially clearly. After she learned that Zhongyonghou wanted to join the Ministry of Officials, she understood better. A little bit, but now it seems that this Zhongyonghou has an upright appearance and a hearty temperament.
As soon as this thought came out, Qin Guan suddenly found that Zhongyonghou's eyes seemed to stay on her more often and for a longer time, and she immediately threw away the thought just now, no, she shouldn't be careless, if a person like Qin Shu, Not only can his expression change ever-changingly, but his real thoughts will never let you figure it out no matter what.
Several people sat down one by one, and soon, a large table of meals was placed on the table.
The three sisters sat next to Mrs. Hu, and Mrs. Hu kindly served the three of them dishes, "I didn't know what you like to eat before, but this is made by the cook in the mansion. There are some from the south and some from the north. Eat more."
The three sisters responded, and Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang ate meals more elegantly than usual, and Hu felt satisfied when she saw it, "The third younger siblings taught you very well, and with every gesture, even if it is placed in the capital, it will be the same. They compare."
Qin Shuang took it seriously when he heard the words, and his face lit up with joy, so Qin Shu nodded, "Yeah, the third brother doesn't look good, but the third brother and sister are very good, and tomorrow you will personally write a letter to the third brother and sister and send them back to Jinzhou Go, and let her feel at ease."
Although it was true, the phrase "the third younger brother doesn't look good" still made Qin Shuang and Qin Xiang's faces hot. Yes, they had a father who committed a crime that made their faces disgraceful.
Qin Xiang lowered his head by two points, and Mrs. Hu glanced at the three of them and said, "The Chinese New Year will be in a few days. Since I am here with my aunt this year, I will have a good New Year. You should rest first." In a few days, probably four or five days later, all kinds of New Year’s markets in the capital will be ready. When the time comes, let your third brother take you out for a walk. If you want to live in the capital for a long time, you must first get familiar with the places. That's good, if there is anything missing in my yard these few days, and if there is anything I want to buy, just tell my aunt."
Qin Yan responded, and the three of Qin Wan also expressed their gratitude.
Regardless of Qin Shu and his wife's intentions, at least on the surface, both of them were full of smiles, and they were already very concerned about Qin Wan and the other three at the table. Gradually, Qin Xiang and Qin Shuang let go a lot, and Qin Wan did not. Despite the previous precautions, although she is very different from Miss Jiu now, because she doesn't talk much, Qin Shu and his wife didn't think it was too unusual.
The first meal in the Hou Mansion was very enjoyable.
After dinner, when Hu Shi was ordering people to remove the food from the table and replace it with dessert and tea, a woman suddenly came in from the outside, "Master Hou, lady, Miss is back—"
As soon as these words fell, the joy on Hu's face became even brighter. As soon as she stood up, five or six slim figures walked into the dimly lit courtyard outside, and immediately, a bright and proud voice sounded Get up, "The two older sisters and the ninth younger sister from Jinzhou are here?"