For dinner, Wang Xiu specially arranged to eat in the flower hall.
She called Pei Shan over, saying it was a family dinner, and asked Jiang Qing to relax.
In fact, even if she didn't say it, Jiang Qing felt that the Lu family was harmonious, and even the servants were more lively, but also very diligent. Unlike the maids and servants in other mansions, who wanted to be lazy whenever they had free time.
The two young ladies from the Lu family were both of good character. They had only stayed with each other for an afternoon, and she already felt like they were no strangers.
Even Mr. Lu, who speaks his mind outside, is extremely strict when managing affairs in their mansion. The servants in the mansion even secretly discussed that Lu Yunhong was very tough in killing chickens to scare monkeys, and it was difficult for anyone to persuade him.
But the Lu Yunhong she saw was someone who would wipe the dishes and chopsticks with a handkerchief under Wang Xiu's instructions. When he served Wang Xiu tea, he would not forget to bring the saucer with him, for fear that Wang Xiu would be burned.
Then there was Pei Shan. He didn't seem to expect that she was here. The moment he saw her, he showed a slightly surprised expression. But soon he nodded slightly and quietly sat down in his seat.
Jiang Qing thought he was just here to wait for a meal, but who knew that after he sat down, he placed a plate of bayberry in front of his wife. Just when Jiang Qing was slightly surprised, Pei Shan wiped his hands calmly.
Then he took an empty plate and put it in front of him, and then he began to peel the loquats one by one. After peeling them off, he handed them to his wife.
There's no one else around.
After doing this, the dishes were served. He wiped his hands clean again and prepared to eat.
Jiang Qing lowered her head, thinking that Pei Shan was really kind to his wife.
At this moment, Wang Xiu served her a bowl of fish soup with serving chopsticks, letting her warm her stomach first.
Jiang Qing looked at Wang Xiu who greeted her warmly, her mood gradually relaxed, and she began to eat in small bites. She ate very elegantly and slowly, with a rhythm that no one could disrupt.
At the same time, Pei Shan is the same. He is very focused, focusing on eating his own food, focusing on eating what he likes, impartial and quiet.
Wang Xiu gave him a chicken leg and vegetables, and gave him some peeled loquats, telling him to finish them all.
Pei Shan nodded and finished eating in a short while.
He was not in a hurry to leave. When everyone had almost put down their chopsticks, he stood up and said, "Master, Master, I'm going to take Chengxi for a walk."
Wang Xiudao: "It's hot and there are many mosquitoes. Apply mosquito repellent before putting it on."
Pei Shan nodded and left quickly.
Jiang Qing followed his back and saw that he turned left immediately after leaving the yard, which was the way into the garden.
She moved her brows slightly, wondering if Pei Shan was going to the garden?
At this moment, Wang Xiu said: "You three, do you want to go out for a walk tonight?"
Lu Yunzhu suddenly said loudly: "I think, we think!"
Wang Xiu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you say it alone."
Lu Yunyuan quickly expressed her position: "I want it too."
Wang Xiu still didn't speak. Lu Yunzhu and Lu Yunyuan immediately looked at Jiang Qing expectantly and gave her various hints.
Jiang Qing said tactfully: "I... I won't go, right?"
Lu Yunzhu immediately wailed and urged: "Go, why don't you go? My eldest brother and sister-in-law are with you. Let's go to Zhuangyuan Street. It's very lively there and it's close to our home."
"The most important thing is that my elder brother and sister-in-law take us out to play and buy us delicious food and fun things."
Jiang Qing stood up with some anxiety. In that case, she shouldn't be able to go, right?
Seeing her hesitation, Wang Xiu said on the side: "Go on, it's rare for you to come out, we will take you around."
Hearing this, Jiang Qing nodded shyly, but she didn't bring much money. I wonder if it would be enough?
If it's not enough, what should we do? When we go out to play, do we have to buy a gift for Yunyuan and the others?
Sigh... She never thought about spending money before, but now she suddenly realizes that she can't do anything except embroidery?
"You three go back to your room and tidy up. Just wait in the lobby for a while."
Lu Yunyuan and Lu Yunzhu happily took Jiang Qing back to their room after hearing this. They also needed to prepare.
Seeing them leaving, Wang Xiu said to Lu Yunhong: "Do you want to stay at home and take care of the children? I can just take them out to play."
Lu Yunhong immediately said: "How can that be done? Are you still pregnant?"
"Isn't Pei Shan taking care of the child? I'll go with you!"
Wang Xiu glared at Lu Yunhong and said unhappily: "Pei Shan hasn't gone out to play for a long time. I want to take him there."
Lu Yunhong said dissatisfied: "He is an adult. He doesn't go out to play every day if he wants to. I don't care about him!"
"No, if Pei Shan goes, I will definitely go. As a master, I have to watch over him!"
"What if he is accidentally spotted by some girl like last time? He was put in a sack and ran away. Can you get him back?"
Wang Xiu: "..."
Jiang Qing, who had not gone far, was so shocked that her jaw dropped when she heard Lu Yunhong's words.
She couldn't help but asked Lu Yunzhu and Lu Yunyuan: "Pei Shan...has he ever been put in a sack?"
Lu Yunzhu chuckled, thinking Jiang Qing was so funny.
Lu Yunyuan couldn't help but laugh, and quickly explained: "No, my eldest brother deliberately scared my sister-in-law. In fact, it was the last time Pei Shan went out with them, and his purse seemed to be thrown away. He picked it up without knowing it, and then he was frightened.
Running all over the streets.”
Lu Yunzhu said: "Those girls have really good taste. Our Pei Shan's character is one in a million. He can work in the hall or in the kitchen and can do anything!"
"But... he doesn't seem to like girls!"
"Bah, don't talk nonsense!" Lu Yunyuan scolded!
Lu Yunzhu stuck out her tongue and joked: "I wonder what kind of girl he is looking for? He has no faith at all. I think my sister-in-law is getting anxious!"
Lu Yunyuan said: "Sister-in-law is worried about him, not trying to rush him. Don't worry about it. It will be the same when it comes to you in the future. Sister-in-law is not just as worried!"
Lu Yunzhu sighed: "I'll just let it go. Anyway, I'm sure I won't be wrong when I listen to my sister-in-law. Between you and Brother Song, it was your sister-in-law who nodded first, and then the elder brother let go."
"I think my sister-in-law has better judgment than my eldest brother, who is too harsh."
Lu Yunyuan retorted: "It's good for you to be harsh, and you still say it!"
Lu Yunzhu decisively shut her mouth and stopped talking. She just felt...
Hey, even she didn't know what she was struggling with, and Lu Yunzhu started to get confused.
Hearing the conversation between their sisters, Jiang Qing felt a hint of expectation in her heart, but when she looked in the direction of the garden, she felt inexplicably melancholy again.
Two-quarters of an hour later, they changed clothes and returned to the main hall.
Jiang Qing touched the five hundred taels of silver notes in her purse and secretly took a breath. But obviously, she was overthinking it.
Wang Xiu was very considerate and prepared a bag of broken silver for the three of them before leaving the house, which was about ten taels. He also said that if you like something expensive, you must report it before buying it, otherwise you may be deceived.
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Jiang Qing touched her purse and finally couldn't help laughing.
After a while, Pei Shan also came.
He changed into a light gray cross-collar straight train, covered with a silver embroidered cloud-patterned double-breasted shirt, and tied his hair up. He looked young, handsome, and full of vigor.
It can be seen that he also seems to like shopping.
However, he still hugged Lu Chengxi and seemed reluctant to let him go.
It was Wang Xiu who took him away and handed it to the nanny. She tidied up his clothes and complained: "Don't take Chengxi shopping with you in the future, otherwise you won't be able to find a wife."
Pei Shan pursed his lips and smiled shyly.
That smile was like a spring breeze. It was like a rainbow floating in the blue sky, cunningly tempting people to reach out and pick it up, making people feel itchy.
Jiang Qing thought, why didn't she know before that young people can look so good-looking when they smile?
But now that we know it, it seems it’s not too late.
Jiang Qing pursed her lips and couldn't help but reveal a sweet smile.