Wenfu, Yongheju
As night fell, Wen Tingzhou, who had just had dinner with his parents, returned to Yongheju, and his confidant Zhang Qing immediately took out a letter with a faint floral fragrance and handed it over.
"My lord, Miss Ruan Si's reply."
When Wen Tingzhou heard Miss Ruan Si's reply, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and a faint smile unconsciously formed the corner of his mouth.
"Sent it here so soon?"
After finishing the words, Wen Tingzhou reached for the letter, sat on the chair, and opened the envelope gracefully.
Zhang Qing said with a smile: "Master, this means that Fourth Miss Ruan cares about you very much."
"Really?" Wen Tingzhou looked at the rigid handwriting on the envelope, chuckled, remembering the scene of the visit that day, it's no wonder that the little girl would be interested in him, probably Ruan Yuwen was on the side, she had to pretend.
Zhang Qing has been serving the young master for five years. He usually goes to the academy with the young master, and he is highly regarded and trusted by the young master.
The servants of Yongheju are all men, the son doesn't like the servant girl to serve him close to him, the wife has tried to persuade her many times to no avail, so she can only give up, Yongheju is the only one in Wenfu.
An aunt privately spread rumors that the son is good at Longyang, Zhang Qing laughed in his heart.
Although Fourth Miss Ruan is just a concubine from the uncle's house, her status is a bit low, and she is not worthy of a handsome and noble son, but she can't stand that she is the son's heart, and he will be the mistress after Zhang Qing.
Looking at the young master's smile, he knew that the young master was actually very happy to receive Miss Ruan Si's reply.
"My lord, isn't that obvious?"
Wen Tingzhou showed a smile that was not a smile, and took out the letter paper. Compared with the words on the envelope, there were two extremes, and the smile on Wen Tingzhou Jun's face deepened.
"Little slick!"
Zhang Qing heard the word "little slippery head" coming out of the young master's mouth, as if he had been struck by lightning, his face was full of shock.
Wen Tingzhou didn't care about Zhang Qing's expression, he admired the little girl's handwriting first, and then read the contents of the letter in a leisurely manner.
At the end of the letter, he also mentioned Uncle Chengyi's intention of asking her to use letters to communicate with him more, and asked him about his attitude, whether he would like to act in a scene together.
Wen Tingzhou laughed again, this little girl is really cunning, but he just doesn't hate it.
After Zhang Qing was shocked, he kept secretly watching the young master's expression, and paid more attention to Miss Ruan Si in his heart.
Sure enough, Miss Ruan Si is different and special in the young master's heart.
After reading the letter, Wen Tingzhou got up and went to the study... Burning the lamp to read at night, this does not exist.
Ruan Xi didn't know Mr. Wen's reaction when he received her reply letter, she handed the letter to her elder brother and left it alone.
The dishes for dinner have changed, two meat and two vegetables in one soup, without any additions, the meat dishes are no longer greasy, the vegetarian dishes have become refreshing, and the soup is the same.
Ruan Xi was quite satisfied.
The benefits of Ruan Sanniang's unexpected actions to deceive her are huge.
"Miss, you are so smart, you guessed it right again." Suzhu asked happily while giving Ruan Xi some vegetables.
Ruan Xi ate a piece of delicious braised duck, and said lightly, "It's not because I'm smart, but because my status is different now."
Suyu and Suzhu thought so too.
After dinner, Ruan Xi practiced calligraphy by the dim candlelight, then washed up and fell asleep.
On the other side, Ruan Sanniang, who was only allowed to drink porridge for dinner, was so hungry that her limbs were weak, she almost fainted on the bed.
This day can't be passed.
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In the early morning of the next day, Ruan Xi woke up early to freshen up, and after breakfast, Suyu took out a piece of clothing from the cabinet and said with a smile: "Miss, the old lady and madam bought you new clothes a few days ago, this time You haven't worn this dress yet, why don't you wear this one today to greet the old lady."
What Suyu held in her hand was a lavender waist-length skirt, which was carefully cut and made of excellent material, smooth and soft, and it looked like it was made of high-quality silk.
"Suyu has a good eye. The first thing I picked out was the clothes sent by the old lady."
Ruan Xi praised, the clothes that the original owner bought all year round were very ordinary, the style was ordinary, the material was ordinary, the color was not bright and neat, and a bit old-fashioned.
The new clothes sent by my aunt a few days ago have two grades of material and texture, but the style and tailoring are generally not outstanding, and the patterns embroidered on the skirt are also simple.
The old lady was different, she only sent a few sets of new clothes, but she was very particular about everything.
Ruan Xi put on this lavender waist-length skirt, even though she restrained her temperament on purpose, she still managed to wear a bit of the elegance of a stunning beauty.
Suyu and Suzhu were full of praise.
"Miss, you look so good in this dress, the servants are almost dumbfounded."
Ruan Xi couldn't help laughing, people rely on clothes, Buddha depends on gold clothes, a good-looking and good-looking figure can look good in anything.
"Okay, it's getting late, pack up and go to Ningshou Hall."
Suyu and Suzhu quickly agreed.
After traveling here for several days, Ruan Xi left Chengxin Garden for the first time, and he was in a good mood.
Chengyibo Mansion occupies a large area and has many courtyards. You can see pavilions, terraces, pavilions, rockery, flowing water, exquisitely trimmed flowers and trees everywhere, and the scenery is beautiful.
Ruan Xi was very steady, without showing any signs of abnormality, and walked towards Ningshou Hall at a leisurely pace.
On the road, I met servants who came and went, all of them looked respectful, which was a treatment that the original owner had never enjoyed.
Most of the servants in the mansion acted according to the wind, and there was nothing to be happy about.
Suyu and Suzhu looked proud.
After going around a few corridors, the Ningshou Hall was in sight, Suyu stepped forward and spoke to the gatekeeper's mother-in-law.
The woman smiled and said: "The old lady has spoken. If the fourth lady comes to say hello, you can enter as you like, and there is no need to report."
Suyu and Suzhu looked happy.
This is the treatment only given to the eldest young master and the third young lady who were born on the same day. The rest of the young masters and young ladies have to report to the old lady when they come to Ningshoutang, and they can only enter after they get permission.
Ruan Xi quickly showed a flattered smile, and then brought Suyu and Suzhu into Ningshou Hall.
In the Flower Hall of Ningshou Hall
The old lady was dressed in a dark-colored flower wishing group, sitting on a chair with Buddhist beads in her hands, looking benevolent, with Chen's mother and two pretty maids standing beside her.
As soon as Ruan Xi came in, she said politely: "Granddaughter pays respects to the old lady."
"Siniang looks good, she is a lucky one." The old lady carefully looked at the fourth granddaughter with exquisite eyebrows, exquisite figure and exquisite figure, who looked like a beautiful woman. She noticed the subtle changes in the fourth granddaughter with just one glance, and nodded secretly.
Ruan Xi continued: "Thanks to the old lady."
With a kind smile on her face, the old lady asked Ruan Xi's recent situation in a gentle tone.
Ruan Xi answered fluently and told the truth, such as three meals a day...
In fact, Ruan Xi knew that the old ladies she was talking about knew as clearly as a mirror, but now that she was pushed into the limelight, it was impossible for her to keep hiding her clumsiness.
If Ruan Xi still does the same thing as the original owner, the old lady will only be disappointed, thinking that Ruan Xi is of little value, of course Ruan Xi will change.
The old lady had a smile on her face all the time, not hiding the satisfaction in her eyes.
"Si Niang, you are a smart girl, even a grandmother like me has missed it."
Mother Chen and the two maids were taken aback: "..." It turns out that Miss Fourth is the one who hides the deepest.
Ruan Xi's eyes are bright and energetic, and the expression on his face is extremely sincere and sincere: "The old lady has too much reputation. At this time and at that time, Mrs. Sun has little strength and can only change herself."
The old lady looked deeply at the fourth granddaughter who was shining like a pearl wiping away the dust in front of her, and when she thought of the third granddaughter who was originally bright and smart but showed her selfish side because of the marriage, the old lady couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
"You are right. To be a person, you must learn to be flexible. When you are humble, keep a low profile and hide your clumsiness. Try to grasp what belongs to you. When you are in power, you need to be neither arrogant nor impetuous. Don't be arrogant."
"Si Niang, if grandma's guess is correct, your level of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is not as mediocre as you show, is it?"
Ruan Xi said humbly: "Grandmother praises her, granddaughter's level of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is actually slightly inferior to that of the three older sisters."
The old lady smiled, but she didn't fully believe it. She hadn't paid much attention to this quiet fourth granddaughter before, and she didn't expect to give her such a big surprise.
Mr. Wen is afraid that his fourth granddaughter is really interested. He first gave him a precious mutton jade hairpin, then came to visit the doctor, wrote a letter on his own initiative, and prepared to send it to his foster mother... All this shows how much Mr. Wen attaches importance to.
I heard Dalang say that he got the attention of his husband in Qingshan Academy, and all this was brought by his fourth granddaughter.
Thinking of this, the old lady looked at Ruan Xi with more kindness.
"Mother Chen, go to my private vault and take out that set of gold-inlaid ruby jewelry."
Mother Chen left in response.
Ruan Xi: "..."
If she remembers correctly, the original Ruan Sanniang has been thinking about the old lady's gold inlaid ruby jewelry for a long time.
If the old lady gave this set of jewelry to her, I don't know what this time-traveled and reborn Ruan Sanniang would think.
The old lady smiled and called Ruan Xi to come forward and take her hand to talk to her. The old lady saw Ruan Xi's quiet and restrained performance, and she felt more satisfied.
After a while, Mother Chen came over with a yellow rosewood jewelry box.
The old lady motioned for Chen's mother to open the jewelry box, and a set of exquisite and gorgeous jewelry made of pure gold and inlaid with rubies came into view.
"Si Niang, let's see if you like this set of jewelry?" The old lady asked with a smile.
"I like it." Ruan Xi's eyes on the jewelry showed love and appreciation.
Who doesn't like gorgeous and precious jewelry, and Ruan Xi likes it too, but she likes it with restraint.
The old lady smiled and closed the jewelry box and handed it to Ruan Xi: "As long as you like it, you don't have any jewelry that you can sell. Here is this set of jewelry for you."
Ruan Xi generously took the jewelry box and smiled: "Thank you, grandma!"
The old lady patted her hand lovingly: "It's getting late, go to the main courtyard and say hello to your mother."
Ruan Xi held the jewelry box to bid farewell to the old lady and went out of the flower hall. Suyu Suzhu, who was waiting outside, saw the young lady came out, and quickly went up to meet her. Seeing the jewelry box in the young lady's hand, she immediately smiled.
On the way, I met many maids and women. When they saw the exquisite jewelry box in Ruan Xi's hand, they all stepped forward to salute, smiling respectfully and warmly.
Ruan Xi just smiled and didn't speak.
Unknowingly at the gate of the main courtyard, Ruan Xi handed the jewelry box to Su Yu.
This time I have to face my aunt for real.