Someone from Tianxiang Pavilion in Zhejiang Chongfu has taken charge, and Jiulong Hall is also inquiring about information according to the plan.
After a rare few days of leisure, the Su family invited Chen Ping and Ye Chongwen to visit the other courtyard.
Before they had even said a few words after entering the door, Su Lin and Ye Chongwen winked and walked away.
Chen Ping and Su Yiyi were left alone at the scene, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little subtle.
Chen Ping, a single man who had lived for two lifetimes, was completely helpless when faced with this situation. He turned around and did not dare to look directly at Su Yiyi.
Fortunately, Su Yiyi was more free and easy and broke the deadlock, suggesting: "Why don't you go to the study and have a look? There are some old books left by my father there, which may be of some help to you."
Chen Ping immediately replied: "Very good, very good."
Seeing Chen Ping's embarrassed look, Su Yiyi covered her mouth and led him to the study room in the other courtyard with a soft smile.
There are many books on the bookshelf, as well as some poems and lecture notes written by Su's father in his early years, which must have been left to Su Lin.
Through this period of getting along, Chen Ping found out that Su Yiyi's father was Su Chengli, the minister of the Ministry of War. He was a third-rank official and was equivalent to the deputy minister of defense in his previous life.
Assist the Secretary of the Ministry of War to manage many military matters such as military guards, ceremonial guards, vanguards, military examinations, militia, Xiang army, Turkish army, Tibetan army, etc.
No wonder Su Lin vowed to say that he had to think carefully about moving the Su family. It didn't seem like a big statement.
Su Yiyi saw that Chen Ping had been concentrating on reading after he came in, so she turned around and left without disturbing him.
When she came back with a food box in her hand, Chen Ping stood by the bookshelf thoughtfully. She couldn't help but ask curiously.
"You are so fascinated, which book are you interested in?"
Chen Ping closed the book, turned around, nodded and said with a smile: "Uncle Su is really an extraordinary person, very different from the military attache I imagined."
"Of course, my father was a civil servant back then." Su Yiyi smiled and put down the food box in her hand.
"That's it."
Needless to say, those poems and articles are mostly about people's livelihood, and there are also romances.
There are many drafts of handouts, the words are prudent, the sentences are neatly arranged but not bloated, and more importantly, the content.
Most ordinary people pride themselves on being clean-minded, passionate and generous, and good at striving for a good reputation.
But Su Chengli had many honest words, and even some of his joking remarks about the art of Confucius and Mencius.
In this case, it is no wonder that Su Yiyi and Su Lin are both easy-going people.
"Sit down and have something to eat. My brother also sent it to Ye Chongwen."
As Su Yiyi spoke, she opened the food box. Inside was a bowl of red dates and lotus seed soup. The plump and plump red dates floated on the soup surface. It looked very good.
Chen Ping had never been given food by a woman before. His eyes flashed and he subconsciously touched the bridge of his nose.
Without realizing it, Su Yiyi took another plate of cakes from the second floor and urged.
"Hurry and eat while it's hot."
"Thank you so much, Miss Su, but I would be disrespectful to say otherwise."
Chen Ping didn’t want to waste the girl’s family’s kindness.
Su Yiyi sat opposite Chen Ping, holding her chin in her hands, and suddenly asked a question.
"Do you really trust that Luo Li?"
"Huh?" Chen Ping paused and asked, holding a porcelain spoon, "Why do you ask?"
"Because, I don't think what he said is just pouring cold water on me."
Chen Pingna's words that day were unforgettable for Su Yiyi, and she would think of them often these days.
But it is undeniable that there is some truth in what Luo Li said.
"This matter is very dangerous. Of course you can risk your own life for your ideals, but if the matter is exposed, your parents and family will be worried. Don't you regret it?" Su Yiyi asked with concern.
Chen Ping raised his head and met Su Yiyi's eyes, and said after a long time.
"In life between heaven and earth, there are things to do and things not to do! I can't give up the responsibility of honoring my parents, but I can't give up the kindness of my teacher's teachings, and I can't ignore those fellow travelers who died tragically before my eyes...
On top of that, maybe I’m a bit indecisive.”
After Su Yiyi heard this, she couldn't help but smile.
"I like your indecision."
Chen Ping was stunned, Su Yiyi looked at him and said openly.
"Because, me too."
Su Yiyi's frankness and freeness are indeed not like those of ancient women, but it makes Chen Ping, a modern man, a little excited. After all, he is not used to things like respect and class.
Therefore, he admires women like Su Yiyi more, who dare to express what they think and are not too reserved and coy.
After Su Yiyi finished speaking, she stood up and walked to the bookshelf. She took out several commentaries, laws, and records of her father's experiences from that time, and placed them in Chen Ping's hand.
"These are all the notes left by my father. You can read them. I won't disturb your reading."
Su Yiyi blushed, carrying the food box, and quickly left the study. Chen Ping looked at the fleeing figure and couldn't help but laugh.
As soon as she ran to the backyard, she met Su Lin face to face.
"Ouch!"
Su Lin jumped up and blocked Su Yiyi's way, touched his chin and shouted: "Who is this? And he also gives snacks to people? How come my brother has never enjoyed such a good thing?"
Su Yiyi's face immediately turned redder, and she was almost dripping with shame. She quickly covered Su Lin's mouth and dragged him to the corner of the backyard.
"You're going to die! What are you calling? Where is Ye Chongwen?"
"He was waiting in the front yard, and I asked my brother-in-law to go to Goulan to listen to music together..."
Su Lin said and walked forward, but Su Yiyi grabbed him hard and said angrily.
"You dare!"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, look how anxious you are. I lied to you, just to have a chat."
"I, I, I am so anxious. Don't mess around here! I am reading and busy."
"Okay, okay, I'm still feeling distressed. I won't tease you anymore, I'm just here to find you."
"Why are you looking for me?" Su Yiyi asked angrily.
Su Lin stopped with a smile, raised his eyebrows and said: "There is a letter from my mother."
Su Yiyi was startled, and her face suddenly became nervous, "How did she know we were here?"
Su Lin shrugged and said.
"We ran away from home and have not returned to the capital. Do you think the people in the ancestral home dare not report it? They probably wrote to the capital as soon as we left. How could we keep it a secret!"
Su Yiyi thought about it, so she could only sigh and asked, "Then did you reply to the letter?"
"I'm back, I said we'll stay in Zhe Chong Mansion for a while longer. But my mother said in the letter that your marriage..." Su Lin winked and glanced in the direction of the study, which was meaningful.
Authentic: "It still needs to be done."
Su Yiyi frowned, "Now is not the time to talk about this."
"Why not?" Su Lin suddenly became anxious. "It goes without saying that our brother-in-law is a good character. He is proficient in poetry, lyrics, and songs, and his piano skills... I won't mention it!"
Mentioning Chen Ping's piano skills, Su Yiyi couldn't help but feel a little uncontrollable on her expression, which was really unspeakable.
Su Lin added: "Chen Ping is also very capable. He will definitely have a bright future when he becomes an official in the court. Sister, you have to grasp it!"
Su Yiyi hugged the food box, a little absent-minded, and said.