Bai Fuling and his party meandered up the mountain road, and soon reached the middle of the Fenxia Ridge. What they saw along the way was the most beautiful plum blossoms here.
The driver followed the instructions and parked the carriage at a relatively flat place on the side of the road. Bai Fuling got out of the carriage and watched the bustle for a while, then retreated back into the carriage, while Yang Mei and others were still wandering outside the carriage to admire the plum blossoms.
The maids and maids beside Bai Fuling have also been feeling very uncomfortable these days. Seeing no one around, they all showed their true colors, bouncing around, playing snowball fights and making snowmen, laughing and screaming like silver bells one after another, Bai Fuling Looking at it through the car window, Fu Ling thought it was more interesting than those dazed plum blossoms.
The guards were honestly guarding the carriage. After watching for a while, they couldn't resist the temptation to go and play together. Bai Fuling never followed any rules in this regard. There were no pedestrians on the mountain, and Fenxia Mountain was gentle and safe. Very, so they were allowed to move freely.
Whether to play or not is the second thing, it is true that a few bachelors want to take the opportunity to please those little girls so that they can go home and become wives.
Carrying on the glorious tradition of literary young women, Yangmei wandered slowly among the plum blossom trees, almost shedding tears at the flowers and moaning against the wind.
Just when everyone was enjoying themselves and playing together, suddenly another carriage came slowly on the mountain road, and a little book boy in the carriage stuck his head out to see this scene and was taken aback for a moment, then loudly said: "The one in front is Miss Bai of Duke Zhong's Mansion?"
Bai Fuling was dozing off in the car, when she heard this sound, she couldn't help screaming "unlucky", she even ran to this wilderness, how could she meet someone who knew her? Fans are everywhere!
Hearing the address, it is clear that they are from the lady's family who have dealt with before, just catching up with Bai Guo and the others, playing in a mess, she and Yang Mei can still see people, but it is inevitable that they will be said that the Duke's mansion is not strict, There is no way to run a family.
Thinking of this, Bai Fuling couldn't help laughing at herself: When did she start caring about the decent reputation of these bullshit, what the hell, as expected, this place in the capital is disgusting, and a good young woman with a personality like her has been distorted like this.
The crazy guys outside were also surprised that there were people coming to the door in this kind of place. They looked at each other and felt very embarrassed when they saw each other's "crazy" virtues. Yangmei was the first to react. Walking out, he stepped forward to bow calmly, and politely asked: "Exactly, may I ask your honor?"
The little bookboy opened the door and jumped out of the car, said with a smile, "My son's surname is Xia, and he met Miss Bai a few days ago."
While speaking, a young man wearing an azurite forged robe stepped out of the car. This was Xia Xinxin's elder brother Xia Guoxun.
Xia Guoxun walked about a foot in front of Bai Fuling's car, stopped and made a slight bow to meet the same generation, and said loudly: "Xia Guoxun has met Miss Bai, please forgive me for being presumptuous."
It's really a narrow road to Yuanjia, Yang Mei sighed inwardly. However, this Mr. Xia's attitude is very peaceful, and he doesn't seem to be looking for bad luck. However, these young masters and ladies in Beijing can get along well. So no matter what his attitude was, Yang Mei was already vigilant.
Bai Fuling didn't have much impression of him at all, the reason was very simple, the two brothers and sisters of the Xia family looked too ordinary, and for a loyal member of the Appearance Association like her, they were completely forgettable. Bai Guo knew about her, so she ran to the side of the carriage and briefly reported the information about Xia Guoxun.
This Xia Guoxun is the most proud grandson of Mr. Xia Ge. He is a compatriot with Xia Xinxin's mother. He was born as a Jinshi in two rankings. He is now a Qinggui Hanlin Bachelor. He just turned 20 years old this year. If there is no accident, he may not be able to become a court in 20 years. An old man can become a well-known Confucianist, with a good family background, high education and good prospects, he is one of the most popular rich men in the capital. He is not as frivolous and slutty as those nobles in the capital, he has a good character, he is dedicated to learning but not dead on his studies, he is mature and considerate in his dealings with others, even if he is mentioned in the capital, he is a member of the big prince's party, and he rarely makes bad comments of.
Bai Fuling pursed her lips and said in her heart: It sounds like a gentleman, but even so, it is quite unlucky to be born in the Xia family. It would be fine if the second prince can become the emperor in the future, otherwise his fate may not be good.
While talking, Bai Guo quickly adjusted the dress and hair bun that was a little messed up in her mind, and Bai Fuling made a face at her, and raised her voice, "Young Master Xia, you are welcome."
"My little sister was young and energetic a few days ago, and she offended me a lot. I apologize to Miss Bai on her behalf." Xia Guoxun said this lightly, and everyone could tell that there was not much apology.
Bai Fuling sneered secretly: "Mr. Xia is serious."
"On that day, my little sister's maid brought the girl's poems to my study room, and said that I found a good poem that could match my new painting of snow reflecting cold plums. Please inscribe the poem on the painting. I don't doubt that there is him, so I will do as I said. Thinking of the turmoil that happened later, I should apologize to the girl." Xia Guoxun's words were not without the intention of distinguishing himself.
The fact is just like what he said, the piece of paper on which Yang Mei silently wrote the poem was not signed, which inspired Xia Xinxin. At that time, she was worried that Bai Fuling would make a fuss on the spot, so she asked the servant girl to bring the piece of paper to her brother. At that time, there is an emergency, and this painting can be used as perjury evidence.
Unexpectedly, Bai Fuling's fighting power was completely beyond her imagination. In the end, not only did she not succeed in overturning the case, but she also implicated her brother. After seeing her miserable situation, Xia Guoxun couldn't bear to blame her anymore, but he couldn't help but feel that Bai Fuling was too deceitful.
How could Bai Fuling, who is good at observing words and expressions, fail to understand the vague resentment in his words
After thinking about it, she decided not to pretend to be a lady anymore, and said indifferently: "This matter is over, there is no need to mention who is right and who is wrong."
Xia Guoxun didn't expect him to apologize in a "humility" manner, and the other party showed a reluctant attitude that he was not willing to accept. He originally had some resentment towards Bai Fuling in his heart, and he was even more angry when he heard the words.
"Miss Bai's reputation has risen, so there is no need to mention the old things. Poor little girl, she has lost face because of this incident, and has been blamed by her parents and elders. She is already ill!"
"Oh? So Mr. Xia thinks it's all my fault, and he came here to seek justice for Miss Xia?"
Xia Guoxun said coldly: "It's true that my younger sister was at fault for what happened that day, but Miss Bai doesn't need to be aggressive, she insists on killing them all."
"I heard that everyone in Beijing is full of praise for Mr. Xia. They only say that he is a modest gentleman who knows things right and wrong. It is better to be famous than to meet... Mr. Xia said that I am aggressive, why don't you think about it? How did you force me? If she successfully plagiarized the poem that day and then bit me back and said that I had slandered her, I would be the one who would be disgraced and shameless today. Return to justice. You also know that Miss Xia was at fault in this matter first, could it be that the face of your Xia family is the face, the reputation is the reputation, and everyone else is worthless?"
The words were so sharp that Xia Guoxun's face turned blue and white, which was very ugly.
It's not that he doesn't know that his own fault came first, but when he saw his sister who had always been proud and self-reliant, her face was pale and her eyes were lifeless, lying on the bed like a wooden doll who had lost her life, he thought of the merciless words of her grandfather and parents He reprimanded her, thinking of the desolate situation of the daughter of the Xia family, who was held in the palm of everyone's hands in the past, and now being confined to a small courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing to recuperate from illness, she couldn't help being angry.
He insisted: "Miss wants to get back the poem, I have nothing to say, but why do you have to pretend that the poem was written by the servant, and deliberately humiliate my sister?"
Bai Fuling chuckled lightly, helped Bai Guo to get off the carriage, walked slowly to Xia Guoxun, and said, "I'm not good at composing poems, and that poem was indeed written by me, Steward Yang, and I don't dare to do things like stealing people's names." .”
Her daily dresses and jewelry are taken care of by a dedicated person. Usually, even if they are not as gorgeous as before going out to the meeting, they are still very attractive. The bright colors make her small face more translucent and flawless than the plum blossoms and white snow around her. Although Xia Guoxun had met her once, but looking at her now, he still couldn't help feeling momentarily absent-minded.
After realizing that Bai Fuling's words were obviously mocking Xia Xinxin, Xia Guoxun lost most of his thoughts, and said in surprise and anger: "This lady is only a manager, how can she have such talents?"
"How is it impossible? Could it be that in the eyes of Mr. Xia, a manager is not a human being? As long as one is talented and has the opportunity to learn Chinese and calligraphy, who is worse than the other?" Bai Fuling smiled faintly.
The people around her have long been used to hearing her arguments, and they don't think there is anything wrong except that they are very relieved to see Xia Guoxun's unbelievable appearance.
The little book boy next to Xia Guoxun saw his master being beaten up in front of Miss Bai's family. He had never been in such a situation before, and when he got anxious, he didn't care about the superiority and inferiority. Not as good as a slave?!"
The little book boy is determined that even if this kind of thing is a fact, no one is willing to admit it. As long as Bai Fuling denies it, it is tantamount to admitting that what she said before is wrong.
Bai Fuling glanced at him, and said seriously: "Guard Yang is not a servant, but a good citizen, but he is hired by my family to do things for me, so be careful what you say!" Then he said indifferently: "When it comes to composing poems and lyrics, I It is indeed not as good as Yangmei, what is there to dare to admit?"
What she said so calmly made the two masters and servants of the Xia family speechless on the spot. The little Shutong rolled his eyes and said, "You still said that you don't want to deceive the world, if that's the case, how dare you be named the most talented woman in the capital?" No?"
Bai Fuling smiled brightly, and said: "First, the title of the most talented woman in the capital is not self-proclaimed. I have no interest in being a talented woman. I am helpless if others insist on putting this title on me."
She compared her two slender fingers, and continued: "Second, I actually deserve the title of the number one talented woman. You see, Yang Mei is willing to use such a talent for me, which shows that I am much better than her." many."
The little book boy stared blankly at her anger, but couldn't think of words to refute.
Now that it's out of the way, Bai Fuling doesn't intend to leave any room for it, and said to Xia Guoxun: "Young Master Xia, I have a word of advice."