Chapter 393: Playing

The eleventh mother of the Marquis didn't know what happened, so she couldn't help but hesitate a little when she called Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi took two steps forward as he listened. His handsome face looked a little softer than usual in the bright moonlight, which made Eleven Niang wonder if she had been dazzled just now to think that his expression was cold.

You can go back, he said softly.

It is no different from the usual majesty with a bit of gentleness.

Since Xu Lingyi doesn’t want to say anything, let’s ask Qiniang later.

Eleven Niang responded with a smile, and they went back to the house together.

Zhu Anping came to see her early the next morning.

You know your seventh sister’s temperament best. He looked a little guilty. He had such a good time yesterday that he forgot about the time. Although she didn’t say it, she still felt a little guilty in her heart. When she met the Marquis, she was afraid that the Marquis would blame the fifth lady.

That's why you said those words in front of the Marquis with bluff. You better not take it to heart.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised, but she understood it as soon as her mind turned around.

Judging from Xu Lingyi's expression yesterday, Qiniang must have said something in front of him that made Xu Lingyi unhappy. Zhu Anping was smart and capable, and he must have felt it. But if he just ran to Xu Lingyi to explain, he would inevitably be suspicious.

Xu Lingyi was narrow-minded, so she asked herself to explain herself early in the morning.

She thought about what the seventh sister had said and asked.

Zhu Anping was very surprised.

He didn't expect Eleven Niang to ask him so frankly.

Zhu Anping's face turned slightly red and hesitantly said: Your seventh sister often said that the fifth lady in the house is one of the people who likes her the most. And seeing that the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, we are about to leave for Gaoqing, she wonders.

When can I come to Yanjing again? I wanted to make an appointment with the fifth lady to visit the Baiyun Temple of Huguo Temple, and also try the rice cakes from Huguo Temple Nian Gaoli and the almond tofu from Baiyun Temple, so I made an appointment with the fifth lady early yesterday morning.

, she will go to these two places in two days. But she came back late yesterday. She was afraid that the fifth lady would accompany her out again, and the marquis would misunderstand that the fifth lady was too playful, so she hurriedly said in front of the marquis.

When this happened, the Marquis didn't say anything at the time. He just asked if he would still ask you to take care of Sister Xin. Your Qiniang felt guilty, so she yelled a few words. I also know that the Marquis doesn't know how to do these little things.

I take it to heart. But I feel guilty. I feel a little ashamed not to talk to you.

Qiniang was also a little too eager.

She didn't keep her promise to come back on time, and even talked about going out again. Xu Lingyi may have felt that Qiniang was acting too presumptuously, and she didn't necessarily mean to blame her.

Seventh brother-in-law, don't take it to heart. Eleventh mother comforted Zhu Anping. As you said, the Marquis is a tolerant man and he won't take these little things to heart. Besides, it's rare for seventh sister to come to Yanjing, and I don't have time.

Accompanying her everywhere, now she and the fifth younger brother and sister have hit it off, and it would be great for the two of them to travel together. As for Sister Xin, not to mention that the fifth lady is helping me entertain the seventh sister, she just entrusted me with something.

My niece is lively and cute, and I am not happy enough. I asked the seventh sister not to take it to heart. Just tell me the date of the trip.

Seeing that Eleven Niang spoke so sincerely, Zhu Anping felt even more uneasy thinking that his wife was still as ignorant as a little girl, so he hurriedly said a few words of apology before standing up to leave.

Xu Lingyi came in from the outside covered in sweat. Seeing the little maid packing the tea cups, she wondered: Who is here so early?

Eleven Niang knew that he had practiced boxing in the backyard, so she ordered the little maid to bring warm water in to help him bathe, and then told him what happened: It only bothered us for a few days in a year. Maybe we can pick her up next year.

I can't pick her up. Master Hou, don't blame her for not being able to speak.

Xu Lingyi took off his middle coat, revealing his broad and strong chest. He entered the clean room with bare arms and said "I know."

Qiniang did not mention going to Huguo Temple and Baiyun Temple. She only whispered with the fifth lady or teased Sister Xin every day.

Eleven Niang thought that the Mid-Autumn Festival would be in a few days. If she thought about going to Huguo Temple and Baiyun to visit when she was busy, wouldn't it be more troublesome? It would be better to go earlier.

She took the initiative to talk to Qiniang about this.

Forget it, Qiniang was a little unhappy, I just couldn’t bear to see him act so coldly like I owed him. I just came back late, and I didn’t mean to. Besides, when he said this to me, she was speechless

He said vaguely, "I don't care anymore. Why does he care about me like this when something happens to me?" Then he sat up straight and told Eleven Niang, "You must be careful in your actions in the future. Mr. Hou is a person who loves to hold grudges."

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Eleven Niang felt that Xu Lingyi and Qiniang were not destined to be together. Even a good thing would always have some twists and turns.

She smiled and said: If you want to go, go while I'm not busy these two days and can help you take care of Sister Xin. Otherwise, you won't be able to go.

Eleven Niang was a little hesitant after hearing this: Let me think about it

Then I muttered with the fifth lady for a long time and decided to go to Huguo Temple tomorrow and Baiyun Temple the day after tomorrow.

Because it was daytime, Eleven Niang took Sister Xin to her residence.

I helped her bathe every morning, noon and evening, used a feather fan to fan her during nap, fed her eggs with minced meat, and kept Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie after school to play with her. In this way, I took good care of her.

Sister Xin has been there for two days, and from then on when Sister Xin sees Eleven Niang, she wants her to hug her.

Xu Lingyi's eyes darkened every time he looked at it.

Eleven Niang is a good mother, but she holds a child that is not her own.

After getting her wish, Qiniang packed up her luggage and returned to Gaoqing in late July.

Eleven Niang also started to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xu Lingyi asked her: Do you want the steward from the outer courtyard to help?

There are conventions for how things should be done. Eleven Niang said with a smile, the inner court is only responsible for drawing up orders, and purchasing is the responsibility of the outer court manager, so she is still free.

It took her one working day to finalize the purchase orders with the mothers in charge, and two working days to distribute the purchased items.

Xu Lingyi hummed and said nothing more.

A few days later, I asked her: Are you ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival?

Eleven Niang was slightly surprised.

Xu Lingyi paid too much attention to this matter.

What orders does the Marquis have?

No Xu Lingyi said, I think the weather is good these days. If you are not busy anymore, I would like to go to Huguo Temple to burn incense together. It is almost August 15th, so you might as well go and pray for peace.

The eleventh mother could not hide her surprise.

Why did Xu Lingyi suddenly think of going to Huguo Temple to offer incense? There seemed to be no such precedent in previous years, or something happened.

After thinking about it, she hesitated and said: Me and Mr. Hou?

Oh, no. Xu Lingyi was brushing the lid of the tea cup with floating leaves when he paused slightly and said softly: I don’t know how your affairs are arranged here, my mother didn’t say hello.

In the crisp autumn season, the whole family goes to Huguo Temple to pray for peace before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

After thinking about it, Eleven Niang thought this was a good idea.

Then the children can also have a good day of fun.

I have nothing to do here. She has a smile as bright as May day on her face. She can go anytime.

Xu Lingyi nodded with a faint expression and mentioned this matter while drinking tea in the Taifu's West Room after dinner: I haven't been to Huguo Temple for some years. It's rare to have such good weather. I want to ask you if you can go.

Mrs. Tai was very interested when she heard this: Okay, I haven't been to Huguo Temple for some years. Then she asked Mrs. Du to get the almanac. Since it was to pray for blessings, she naturally had to choose a good day to go.

Xu Lingkuan took the almanac from Mrs. Du's hand and sat next to Mrs. Tai. They turned over the almanac together: Will we clear the road then? How about we go quietly. The last time my seventh brother-in-law and I went, we went quietly.

It was interesting. We also saw some monkeys. It’s the fourth day of August. It’s a good time to go out. If you don’t want to travel far, you have to wait until the twelfth day of August. It’s almost the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I’m afraid the Huguo Temple will be crowded with people.

It’s better to do it on the fourth day of August

After hearing this, the fifth lady came over happily: "On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, there is no time to prepare. There are a lot of maids and women. They also have to arrange the things on the stove and bring cups, dishes, chopsticks, and the boss and women on the stove."

The proposed Xu Lingyi sat aside and drank tea without moving.

Didn’t we also go to Huguo Temple to offer incense during the Zhengdan Festival of the first year of Yonghe? Xu Lingkuan disagreed. Manager Bai helped to prepare it at that time, and it only took two days. As he said that, he looked up at Xu Lingyi, who had been silent.

Asked what Xu Lingyi meant, Fourth Brother, I think the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is good. Then asked Eleven Niang, Fourth Sister-in-law, which day do you think is best?

If you want to go, go early.

Eleven Niang also thought that the fourth day of the Lunar New Year was good, and said with a smile: I have never experienced such a battle. If Manager Bai can arrange the itinerary within two days, then it would be best to go on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

Everyone's eyes fell on Xu Lingyi.

He looked calmly: Then on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, I will ask Manager Bai to prepare it. You can draw up the list of entourage within one day, and Manager Bai will be able to make arrangements by then.

Xu Lingkuan couldn't help being happy when he heard this, and discussed with his wife: Mother, on that day, you can wear that autumn-colored gourd and double blessing jacket. It will make you energetic and look rich.

Mrs. Zhen really wondered if it would cost too much.

No, no, the fifth lady said, the last time I went to my hometown in Liangge to drink full-moon wine, the wife of the Minister of Industry, Wang Shilang, was wearing a dark red gown with cranes, auspicious grass, five bats and clouds in it.

How can I compare with her? The lady said, she is more than ten years younger than me.

If you don't tell, no one will be able to tell. Xu Lingkuan is trying to please his mother. You must listen to me. You are right.

Then I'll wear those clothes.

Xu Lingkuan and his wife nodded repeatedly, and just as they were talking happily, Xu Lingyi stood up suddenly.

The big furniture was stunned for a moment, and they all looked towards him.

It's getting late, let's all disperse. Xu Lingyi smiled and said, it won't be too late to discuss it again tomorrow morning.

But Mrs. Tai stopped him: Brother Zhun and Brother Jie must say hello to Mr. Zhao. I think it’s better to make an appointment with Mr. Zhao too. Look at him teaching Brother Zhun and Brother Jie to play the flute and

The person who makes river lanterns must be a good person. Besides, the more people there are, the more lively it will be. Huguo Temple is so big, and with just a few of us walking around there, it seemed a bit deserted.

I planned to add more updates, but the plan didn’t change quickly. I didn’t have time to write today.

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