The Changsheng Temple is built on the main line of Yuxia Mountain, and an endless stream of pilgrims and believers also go there. Zhou Lai Villa is not on the only road, and a lot of unnecessary troubles are avoided.
The village arranged songs and dances, and Hu Ji played music. Qiuxia found it very fresh and showed great interest in it, but Shen Yuan soon felt bored. We can't blame Master Yin for neglecting his guests. Winter in the mountains is always boring, for no other reason than It's windy and frosty, so everyone stays indoors to keep warm, or often has to wrap up in thick clothes when going out, making it inconvenient to walk around.
Shen Yuan lost two pots one after another, and Shen Yuan became even more discouraged. He threw away the arrow shaft haggardly, rubbing the corners of his eyes and suspecting that her eyesight was declining. She was not too worried, but was thinking that if she was justified in this, she would no longer have to touch the needlework girl , and not being laughed at or criticized does not seem to be a very bad thing.
"Go tell Huai'an that I want to go for a walk in the mountains, preferably hunting."
After looking at the mountain scenery outside the window for the fifth time, Shen Yuan put down the arm that had been supporting his forehead and turned to tell Feiyun. The last time she came to the villa, Yin Huai'an took her to the mountains to relax, but unfortunately she didn't get any good results. Now in winter, Everything was quiet, and there was probably no prey. Not to mention the wind in the mountains would be cold. Shen Yuan still wanted to go out for a walk.
In the study room in the front yard, Yin Huaian had just finished handling the backlog of village affairs for the past few days. He was quite surprised to hear that Shen Yuan was going to go hunting in the mountains at this time.
"Why do you want to go all of a sudden?" Zhoulai Village Master was stunned for a moment, and Feiyun couldn't answer the question. He could only say sarcastically, "The girl didn't tell me anything else, so I just asked my servant to ask Sir if it's convenient." arrange".
"Hmm..." Yin Huai'an came back to his senses and unconsciously pinched a half-dried wolf's hair. He pondered for a moment and thought it was okay, so he nodded in agreement: "Go back and tell your girl to prepare your luggage. I will bring my servant with me." If she goes, please hurry up and help her clean up. It’s cold in the mountains, so you must be back before dark.”
It's the really cold season, and the autumn leaves have long since fallen, withered and rotted into the soil. The old forests on the mountains are all bare. Birds fly over the tops of the trees, and when they perch, they bend the ends of the branches, which break with a "click" sound. They all seemed abrupt, and soon they were covered up by the clatter of horses' hooves, and the birds fled in fright. Everything was fleeting, leaving not even an inch of silhouette.
The small group of people marched slowly along the mountain road. It was still the route used to enjoy the autumn during the Double Ninth Festival, but the scenery was completely different. In fact, everyone knew that it was hunting, but they were just walking around, coaxing the girl to finish her fun, and then they could go back. .
The crimson riding attire was close-fitting and light, and it was not cold at all when he put on the cloak. Shen Yuan changed his clothes, combed his hair into a neat bun, and did not need any servants to hold the reins. He walked alone with Yin Huaian at the front of the team, followed closely by They are the servant and the servant, Fei Yue and Fei Yun are walking side by side, and behind them is Sheng Qiu Xiao.
Since Lengxiang Oiran was going out to play, she had to invite Miss Sheng to come with her. Xiaoju, who had the reputation of being "inconvenienced by the cold", naturally wanted to make the show a reunion, and couldn't miss any flaws. Qiu Xiao originally thought about the maid, but she also She refused to go, but Xiaoju herself said that it was boring for Qiu Xiao to accompany her in the house, so it would be better to relax with the courtesan.
Qiu Xiao thought that Xiaoju had learned a lesson and would not forget the pain right away, so she didn't think deeply about it. But Shen Yuan figured out what the little maid was thinking about when she hugged her.
"Feiyue, go ask Mother Xue to come over. I have something to tell her."
The hair on the temples is stacked, the eyebrows are curled, and the beauty in the glass mercury mirror is smiling like a flower. The maid quickly found the mother in charge, and waited quietly downstairs, listening to the master's clever analysis of the pros and cons, and secretly giving her authorization.
In fact, seriously speaking, Shen Yuan's beauty is not offensive in any way. A tear mole in the corner of his eye makes him weak. He has been sick all year round and has a fragile posture like a glass mirror. This appearance has deceived countless people. If not Having been with her for a long time, I would never believe how tough and tenacious she is and how cold-hearted she can be.
Due to the circumstances, she is used to acting in every situation and showing the unreal side to the world. Years have polished and washed away the years, and she rarely encounters people and things that can reveal her true temperament, so that what is true and what is false often even leads to her own confusion. All in a trance.
She only said that Sheng Qiu Xiao would travel with her, and Xiao Ju would be left alone in the hospital. She might be inconvenienced while she was ill, and it was a new arrival and she was not familiar with the place. Please ask Mother Xue to make arrangements, so as not to make the little girl feel left out.
"This girl is young and doesn't understand many things. Qiu Xiao is not a serious master, and she doesn't teach much. I have always been more meddlesome. Mother Xue is an old person of the Yin family. Naturally, her knowledge is different from the following. Look at me For my sake, I will take this opportunity to teach her a lesson, because my mother loves me."
After saying that, it was time to set off. Shen Yuan did not look at Mother Xue's expression. He stood up and let the maid serve him to put on his coat. Mother Xue smiled modestly, said "I don't dare", and sent the master and servants out. , turned around and summoned two capable villa maids, and explained everything in detail.
Qiu Xiao went out on a temporary basis and went out in a hurry. She was still dressed as usual. She only tied the two braids at the back of her head into a low bun and tied them with a ribbon. She intended to have less contact with the owner of Zhou Lai Village. , simply followed behind, watching the two people chatting and laughing from a distance. Although she could not ride a horse, the horse was docile and would not feel bumpy. The two maids next to the oiran were afraid that she was boring, so they occasionally chatted with her Make some jokes.
Shen Yuan suspected that his eyesight was weak but his hearing was good, so he took in everything Qiu Xiao and his maid said. It was just that Xiaoju didn't understand the importance, but she was sick at this time, couldn't do errands, and was too tired to be taken care of by others.
"Miss Sheng, don't worry too much. Sister Xiao Ju is here with us. We girls should take care of her. It's colder in the mountains and it's common to be acclimatized. Girls, just relax. We have people in the courtyard, so Xiao Ju won't be bored. "Feiyue and Feiyun are well-trained, and whenever they talk about Xiaoju, they can easily get over it in a few words.
"You two maids are very measured." Before Shen Yuan thought anything, Yin Huai'an beside him spoke first, with a light and teasing tone, "They are also servants, not to mention how smart they are, they are always so calm and honest, and It’s best if you can carry it clearly.”
The meaning behind the words was obvious, but Shen Yuan did not expose it, and sneered lowly: "Whether it's clear or unclear, it's just a servant. If you handle it properly, it won't be a worry."
The owner of Zhoulai Manor turned his face slightly and saw a look that was almost disdain on Shen Yuan's face. He looked away for a moment and looked like a statue of a god showing alienation. He opened his lips and smiled, naturally arrogant and calm: " Just like the pair of rabbits you gave me, of course they are soft and cuddly, but if you gave me a pair of wolf cubs, they are strong and ferocious, and as long as they are tied tightly by the neck, they are just things locked in a cage."