Qin Rushuang has a sharp appearance, and she used to like to wear red clothes. Although she is beautiful, her beauty reveals a sense of heroism and sharpness.
She had changed into plain clothes today, and because of her pregnancy, her whole temperament had softened. It was exactly the kind of quiet, simple and elegant beauty that today's literati like.
In addition, she has a unique temperament, and she attracted a lot of attention as soon as she came down the stairs along the handrail.
It's no wonder that the two people who just made a bet were so stunned that they even forgot about their bet.
Xie Xun, who was walking behind, quietly quickened his pace and stood in front of Qin Rushuang.
The looks from those people made him feel very unhappy.
Even his expression turned cold.
With Xie Xun, the black-faced Buddha, the people in the lobby also stopped looking at him.
Darling, that man's eyes are really scary.
After having breakfast at the inn, the group got on the carriage and rushed to Zhou County.
It was only half a day's journey from the inn to Zhou County. They braved the scorching midday sun and arrived at Shen Xiaoyang's mother's house.
Shen Xiaoyang's mother's family is also a well-known figure in Zhou County. Shen Xiaoyang's grandfather was once the number one scholar, and later entered the official career. He once reached the position of a first-class official, and later retired and returned to his hometown. Even the emperor wanted to treat them Three points of courtesy.
When the people in the mansion heard that Prince Huai and the Princess were also coming together, they naturally did not dare to neglect, and the lunch was a lively one.
Shen Xiaoyang's grandma was nearly seventy years old. The old lady had a kind face and kind eyes, and was in good spirits. When she saw Qin Rushuang, she called her "sweetheart" and pulled Qin Rushuang to her and asked her carefully.
When Qin Rushuang saw the old lady she hadn't seen for many years, she naturally put away her temper and chatted with the old lady with a smile.
After lunch, the group sat down to drink tea. The old lady talked to Qin Rushuang for a while. When she saw Xie Xun sitting far away from them, she secretly said to Qin Rushuang, "Good boy, you have become more and more handsome in recent years."
After saying that, she couldn't put it down and touched Qin Rushuang's hair, "King Huai is so lucky to marry you!"
Then he looked at Shen Xiaoyang with a look of hatred: "It's useless! Why don't you know how to find a grandson-in-law for grandma who is as satisfying as Shuang'er?"
Xie Xun, who was in the distance, seemed to be chatting with Shen Xiaoyang's grandfather, but in fact he had been secretly listening to Qin Rushuang's activities.
My face turned dark as I listened.
At that time, Shen Xiaoyang's grandmother wanted to beg Qin Rushuang for Shen Xiaoyang, but Qin Rushuang and Shen Xiaoyang both said that they were just brother and sister, and Qin Rushuang loved Xie Xun wholeheartedly, so the matter was dropped.
But this did not prevent Xie Xun from becoming very unhappy after hearing the old lady mention the past.
Qin Rushuang naturally knew that Xie Xun had extraordinary ears, so she quickly changed the topic and said some auspicious words, finally drawing the old lady's attention away from her.
After chatting for a while, the old lady took Qin Rushuang's hand and said reluctantly, "If you don't mind the simplicity of the mansion, why don't you just stay in the mansion during this period?"
According to the friendship between Qin Rushuang and Shen Xiaoyang, there is nothing wrong with living in the mansion.
It's just that Qin Rushuang hasn't agreed yet, and Xie Xun on the side has already politely refused.
"Don't bother me, I have already booked an inn in the city."
How could Qin Rushuang not see that Xie Xun was secretly dissatisfied, so she also smiled and rejected the old lady's proposal.
Before leaving, the old lady was very reluctant to leave. She kept holding Qin Rushuang's hand and asked her to come back to play in the house another day.
After finally persuading the old lady to leave, Qin Rushuang breathed a sigh of relief.
The old lady was so enthusiastic that she was a little overwhelmed.
"So enthusiastic." Xie Xun said sourly.
"There is some affection. Grandma used to love me and my brother very much."
Hearing what Qin Rushuang said, Xie Xun felt even more sad.
"Then how about staying in the mansion for the next few days?"
Qin Rushuang smiled and said: "Forget it, the food in their house is not to my taste."
"Well, what should I say?"
"Too much vinegar."
Xie Xun knew that Qin Rushuang was teasing him, but seeing Qin Rushuang's open face, he let go of his worries.
Next, Qin Rushuang planned to visit the rouge shop in Zhou County with Xie Xun.
The family's surname was Xu, and the name of the rouge shop was also very interesting, "Zhiyi".
The Xu family has been engaged in the rouge business for several generations, and is famous not only in Zhou County, but has even spread to Kyoto.
Qin Rushuang has also used their rouge, and she is indeed quite capable.
They rushed to Rouge Shop, but the waiter at Rouge Shop told them that Boss Xu was out.
"Do you know where your boss is?"
The waiter saw that the two of them were very impressive and did not dare to neglect them. He said honestly: "Every afternoon, my boss goes to the Taoist temple on Houtou Mountain to offer incense. If you two distinguished guests don't mind, you can come early tomorrow. If so,
If you have any emergency, you can also go to the Taoist temple to see my master."
He looked at Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun again, and said enthusiastically, "This Taoist temple in Zhou County is amazing! My boss goes there often. I think the two of them are from out of town. You can also go and have a look, but
It works!”
Qin Rushuang was originally not interested in Taoist temples, but thinking that Shen Xiaoyang's trip was also about Taoist temples, she suggested to Xie Xun, "How about we go and see it too?"
"It's up to you." Xie Xun replied.
Qin Rushuang turned to the waiter, "What does your boss look like?"
The waiter smiled and said, "Hey, the Taoist priests in the Taoist temple are very familiar with my husband. Just ask for Boss Xu of the rouge shop. Someone must know where he is. By the way, if you can't find him, just look
My master likes to wear fragrant-colored robes, and he is fat and very kind."
Qin Rushuang nodded, "Thank you."
After saying that, he took some broken silver and gave it to the waiter.
The waiter was flattered and said, "No way, no way, you haven't even come in to buy anything, how can I talk about your money!"
Qin Rushuang handed him the broken silver without refusing, "We came to your boss to discuss business, and we might come to your shop again in the future, so take it."
The waiter beamed with joy: "Hey, thank you so much, noble man. He must be a master who knows how to do business! He is not stingy with money! I wish you and my boss will be harmonious and prosperous! You will definitely be able to negotiate this business!"
After listening to a few auspicious words from the waiter, the two turned around and prepared to go to the Taoist temple.
I asked around several times along the way and found out that this Taoist temple is quite well-known in Zhou County. No matter whether you are old or young, you will know where the Taoist temple is just by asking.
Therefore, Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun found the mountain where the Taoist temple is located without any effort.
The two stopped at the foot of the mountain and looked at the winding steps.
Qin Rushuang randomly pulled someone over and asked, "Is the Taoist temple up there? How come this staircase is built like this?"
No wonder Qin Rushuang had such doubts, seeing that the mountain was not high, and a stone staircase could obviously be built to reach the top of the mountain, but somehow it was built in a winding way, which made the road several times longer for nothing.
"Oh, the guest doesn't know something. Whether you are visiting the Taoist temple or paying homage to the Buddha, you must be sincere! This road is called the road of asking the mind. You have to walk up step by step and ask yourself what you are thinking and what you want. When you arrive at the Taoist temple, the Taoist priest will tell you I will answer your questions."
Qin Rushuang smiled and thanked the person who showed her the way, but she felt disdain in her heart.
These little tricks again, they just sound nice.
Fortunately, the stone staircase was not steep and Qin Rushuang walked without difficulty, so the two of them walked slowly to the top of the mountain.
After walking for a while, Qing Qin Rushuang looked up and suddenly felt that the back of the person walking in front seemed familiar.
