On this day, Wanqiu woke up early and went to pay her respects to the old lady.
Grandmother An lived in Xiaoxiang Pavilion. After being escorted into the room by the servant girls who came forward to welcome her, the old woman sitting on the warm couch in the middle was wearing an azure silk coat with the pattern of the Five Blessings Holding Longevity. On her head was an autumn plate marten Zhaojun set inlaid with jade. She was talking to someone. When she saw Wanqiu come in and bow, she smiled. Wanqiu had just bent her knees when someone pulled her up. Miss Chen smiled very gently and pulled her in front of Madam An. She smiled and said,"Old Lady, Qiu 'er is here to see you.”
Wan Qiu was stunned to see Miss Chen here. "Qiu 'er, I heard from your mother that you worked very hard in class today. You're sick. Why don't you rest well?”Madam An was rarely gentle. She was just studying hard, and Miss Chen came here to report her. Her purpose was obviously to let Grandmother know that she did not cherish her body, so that Grandmother would let her rest more and stop going to school. Miss Chen, it looks like the battle is about to begin. I'm looking forward to it. Wan Qiu smiled in her heart.
"Thinking of Grandmother's concern for Qiu 'er, Qiu' er naturally won't dare to slack off like before. Grandmother and Mother have high hopes for Qiu 'er, so Qiu' er won't dare to disappoint you again. However, thinking about Grandmother's greetings to Qiu 'er, granddaughter's heart was really anxious and uneasy. Today, I just happened to leave school, so I naturally had to come and greet Grandmother."
These words not only showed his determination to study so as not to disappoint the old lady, but also expressed his filial piety without leaving a trace. When Grandmother An heard this, she smiled with satisfaction. Miss An pulled Wan Qiu to sit beside her and said to Madam An,""Old Madam, look, Qiu 'er has become much more eloquent after her illness. This is a blessing in disguise!”"That's right. It's all thanks to you that you were willing to send all kinds of delicacies and rare medicinal herbs to her room. Not only did my granddaughter recover from her illness, but she also became much smarter. With you protecting me, I feel much more at ease.”Madam An also sized up Wanqiu and nodded with a smile.
It seemed that his performance today had not been hidden from the old lady's eyes and ears. Qiu 'er hasn't thanked Mother yet." Thinking of this, she smiled subtly." It's a pity that the doctor said that I'm weak and can't be supplemented. I don't need most of it. What a pity." One of the thousand-year-old ginsengs is very rare. I often hear people say that this is used by people with great fortune to prolong their lives. How can I afford it? I'll send it over to grandmother in the afternoon.”Madam An kindly took Wan Qiu's hand and patted it again and again.""It's rare for someone in this family to still think of an old woman like me. You're really thoughtful.”After saying that, she glanced at Miss Chen and smiled coldly. Miss Chen's originally bright smile suddenly stiffened. Why did Wan Qiu seem to have changed into a different person after being injured? She was soft and thorny, and there were needles hidden in the cotton. Not only did she become estranged from her, but her talent also increased greatly. Her words were even more vicious. She deliberately gave the thousand-year-old ginseng to Wan Qiu. If she ate it, it would not be beneficial to her body and would be harmful to her body. She would also be able to gain a good reputation for being virtuous and magnanimous. Who would have thought that she would give it to the old lady? In this way, wouldn't he become someone who had been hiding good things from his mother-in-law? Had his efforts over the past few years been in vain? Miss Chen gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hand and only returned to normal after a moment. "It's so lively here!" The curtain moved, and a girl walked in. She had a jade-colored tube top and a light red gauze dress. The hem of her skirt and cuffs were embroidered with flowers with deeper silk threads. Her figure was slender, and when the wind blew, the gauze dress fluttered, like a graceful swan. He didn't expect Lu Wanling to be here as well.
Lu Wanling came forward with a sweet smile and took a ten-petal lotus jade tea bowl from the servant girl who followed her in. She smiled and said,""Grandmother, this is freshly brewed Yingshan Yunwu tea. It was brewed with dew collected in the morning. I heard that your throat has been a little uncomfortable recently.”As she spoke, she brought it to Madam An's side. Mother Wan, who was beside her, took it over. She naturally walked to the seat below Wan Qiu and sat down, smiling innocently.""I collected a lot of dew in the morning. It's perfect for making tea. Sister, I'll send some to you later. Let's taste it together?”Seeing her actions, Wan Qiu smiled and nodded.""Younger Sister is really thoughtful." If it was in the past, she would have thought that Lu Wanling truly respected her as her elder sister. That was why she would think of her in every way. Now that she had been reborn, she realized that she had ulterior motives. She had not only fawned over the An family, but she had also established the illusion of being close sisters in front of everyone. At such a young age, her thoughts were as deep as Miss Chen's. Sure enough, Madam An took a sip of tea and smiled."Look at this child. It's good that he's here, but he has to personally collect the morning dew to make tea. It was so early in the morning. What if her body froze? She pitied her filial piety.”Mother Wan stood at the side and said with a smile,"Yes, Second Miss is really considerate and filial. Whenever Old Lady coughed, she would massage her back. Whenever Old Lady frowned, she would hand over a teacup. I've served Old Lady for half my life, but I've never been so meticulous.”
"It's her fortune to be able to serve the old lady," Miss Chen said gratefully.”After all, she was his granddaughter. It was nothing to be tired. Ke 'er, you have to serve the old lady well. Lu Wanling answered with a sweet voice and smiled amiably. Wanqiu also smiled and said,""That's true. Sister Ke 'er has always been smart and likable. She's not like that silly kid Xuan' er who only knows how to read.”Madam An immediately put down her teacup and smiled, but she pretended to be angry."Don't say that about my good grandson. He's hardworking and hardworking. So what if he doesn't come to see me? I'm always thinking about him. The Lu family is still counting on him in the future!”Wanqiu smiled and agreed. As expected, she saw Lu Wanling's face turn pale. She wanted them to know that in the old lady's heart, her younger brother was the most important. No matter how attentive others were, it was useless. Wan Qiu thought for a moment and smiled." I haven't seen Xuan 'er for a few days. I heard that the child studies until late at night every day. I wonder if his body can take it."”His tone was full of worry. After he finished speaking, he secretly glanced at the old lady from the corner of his eye.
As expected, the old lady immediately frowned. Why didn't the servants persuade him?"
" Yes," Wan Qiu said worriedly," I've tried to persuade her a few times, but that child said something about not letting down Grandmother's expectations."”
Madam An's expression warmed." This child really didn't dote on him for nothing. It's just that this body…I haven't seen him for a few days. I really want to see him." I'm afraid he's still in the Academy."
Wan Qiu's face lit up." That's right, Grandmother. I even heard that the tree in Xuan 'er's courtyard has blossomed.”
Madam An revealed a nostalgic expression."I've been wanting to go and take a look since I heard you mention it last time."
"Qiu 'er, you're really insensible. How can you let me go to my grandson's residence? Moreover, Xuan' er is still studying and not in the courtyard. Can't you just come and see me tomorrow and bring Xuan 'er along?"”Miss Chen hurriedly added. Wan Qiu smiled even more kindly." Mother, Sister has personally brought good tea, but drinking tea also requires an environment and mood. The tea room in the painting of Yuchuan Tea Brewing by Master Ding of the previous dynasty is in the courtyard under the lush bamboo forest. There are some exquisite tea sets on the table and a pot of tea on the stove. Just by looking at the painting, the fragrance of the tea can reach me. In our family, only Xuan 'er's Pine and Bamboo Courtyard is the most similar to the painting. If Grandmother is willing to move, wouldn't it be interesting!”Miss Chen gave Lu Wanling a look. Although Lu Wanling didn't know why Miss Chen refused to let Grandmother go to the Pine and Bamboo Yard, she immediately understood what she meant. She was about to say something when the Old Mistress spoke,""I'm not so old that I can't walk. Alright, I'll go and take a look.”Iron trees liked warm and humid climates and were not resistant to cold. They would never bloom in winter. Such a strange sight might be a good sign, Madam An thought. Seeing that Madam An had made up her mind, Madam Chen winked at her trusted aide, Mother Yao. Xuan 'er, I'll quickly clean up all the unclean things in the courtyard for you. Wanqiu smiled as she thought about this. She went forward and held Miss Chen's arm, subtly interrupting the interaction between her and Mother Yao."Mother, let's go."
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