"What are you talking about, second brother? Why did you swear an oath?" Cui Tang looked in Cui Lang's direction in confusion.
Fearing that his elder brother would not believe him, Cui Lang held the long box in one hand and made an oath with the other hand - swearing with his personality that his father would not be involved in the celebration banquet three days later.
Faced with such sincerity, Cui Jing could only say: "If I have time that day, I will go there."
Cui Lang nodded happily.
He knew that his eldest brother was busy with official duties, so not only did he come to see him play bow today, but he was also able to promise him such a word at this time, which was a great honor to him!
He knew that his eldest brother didn't hate him!
It is only because of the barrier between him and his father that he has not been able to get close to his eldest brother since he was a child, so he has missed a lot.
After all, the worry-free father is the biggest stumbling block on the road between the eldest brother and his younger brothers!
Cui Lang was complaining in his heart. The Lu family was looking at the two brothers standing together. At this time, he felt very pleased and nodded: "Very good, that's how it should be..."
Cui Tang also felt that the scene in front of him was very pleasing to the eye.
She also sincerely admires and looks up to her eldest brother, and hopes to see her eldest brother open his heart a little and try to accept them.
Mrs. Lu looked at her second son with rare hope in her eyes, and sighed to herself: "I didn't expect that stalking Da Lang would be effective... Since this method is easy to use, I can call Lang'er Deng from now on."
Just put your nose on your face and shamelessly pester your eldest brother."
Cui Tang's mouth twitched.
Did the co-authored mother find a good opportunity in this?
Not to mention whether the second brother dares to dig in the nose and stalk the face...
Simply speaking, in order to win over the eldest brother, my mother really did not care about the life or death of the second brother.
Mrs. Lu has been immersed in the beautiful vision of retiring in peace: "If Lang'er can barely win the favor of Da Lang, then the three of us will be settled for the rest of our lives, and all the blessings will lie behind."
If she has Da Lang's support, she no longer has to please her unlucky husband.
Thinking like this, Mrs. Lu's eyes when she looked at the two brothers were even more sparkling with love.
Over there, Mingluo walked up to Cui Jing, wondering what he was talking about.
Mrs. Lu looked at it and asked her daughter beside her with a smile: "Did you see anything different in your eldest brother today?"
Cui Tang: "What is mother referring to?"
"Of course it's the young lady from the Chang family..." Ms. Lu turned slightly and whispered to her daughter, "Don't you think your eldest brother treats that young lady a little differently?"
Cui Tang shook his head first.
She really didn't notice it.
Mrs. Lu said "tsk": "Why are they all unenlightened raw melon eggs..."
In her opinion, comparing this Ming Dynasty woman with Chang Xiaoniang, although Da Lang had no expression when facing them, they gave people different feelings.
Cui Tang still found it incredible: "Mother is saying that the eldest brother..."
Mrs. Lu shook her head: "I dare not say too much for now...but at least it is different."
The slight differences that can be seen everywhere on the street are rare for Dalang.
Cui Tang's tone was complex: "...it's normal to be different. After all, it's said that Madam Chang just beat her eldest brother?"
"Perhaps this is the key." Mrs. Lu boldly guessed: "What if your eldest brother is attracted to a girl who can beat eight of them, and even he will beat her too if she gets anxious?"
"?!" Cui Tang was shocked.
But the more Lu said, the more likely it seemed to be: "Just like your eldest brother, who is a rebellious person, maybe there is a Miss Chang in his life who can give him a blow..."
Cui Tang looked at the young man opposite him in confusion.
What mother means is...is the eldest brother a bad person at heart?
She just felt that it was impossible to imagine.
"If you have the chance, you should also get to know Mrs. Chang." Mrs. Lu arranged for her daughter: "We can't just rely on your second brother..."
Cui Tang understood clearly - to truly and comprehensively join the cause of your elder brother, you must work hard from all aspects, and it is not advisable to let go of any shortcuts.
Not far away, the same explanation came from the mouth of Mrs. Duan, Duke of Zheng: "Qing'er, it seems that you and Suining are about the same age, so you should be able to play everywhere. You should move around more in the future...
"
“A’niang actually calls people so close to each other?” Wei Miaoqing pursed her lips: “Does Aniang like Mrs. Chang so much?”
Duan looked at her daughter with a look that said, "Isn't this normal?" and said with a smile, "If you get to know her well, you will definitely like her too."
The girl felt a little jealous when she heard this: "Since I like you so much, why not think of me as my goddaughter? Anyway, Mrs. Chang is in need of a mother to care for her."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't mention this matter again!" Duan immediately scolded her daughter and subconsciously glanced at her son who was talking to his colleagues under the pergola opposite.
Wei Miaoqing didn't miss her glance. After being stunned for a moment, her eyes suddenly widened.
Did mother have what she had in mind?!
…
"This year's shooting competition is really exciting..."
"That's right, I not only watched the game, but also watched the drama."
A group of five or six young students were walking and talking about today's game.
"Chang Miao has been rampant in the school for a long time, and today is what he deserves..."
"Thanks to that lady, what's your last name? Yes, Mrs. Chang!" Some students sighed: "This Mrs. Chang is really brave. She beat Chang Miao and others to their knees without even noticing what she was doing.
Move your hands..."
Some people also sighed: "Qiao Jijiu actually accepted her as his student, which is really enviable."
"Yes, having said that, Qiao Jijiu treated Brother Song with such special regard, and often gave him advice alone. That day, Brother Song went to send a discipleship ceremony, but was declined by Jijiu. He never relented and treated Brother Song as a teacher and a student.
The name matches... but in the end he accepted a little girl as his direct student, which is really unfathomable." The speaker looked at the young man walking in front, his tone was rather regretful.
The young man paused slightly and said seriously: "I'm used to casual drinking and don't like complicated etiquette, so I didn't agree to my apprenticeship. And the so-called apprenticeship at the moment is obviously just to indulge the pretty little girl in the family.
How can the two be confused?"
"Where is this nonsense?"
A clear voice came from behind everyone, causing them to look back.
Chang Sui Ning, who was still wearing the narrow robe that was shot and bowed, looked at the young man who had just spoken: "I am sincerely studying as a teacher, and this is not just a little girl's nonsense."
"This is Mrs. Chang..."
A group of students became noisy, but most of them raised their hands to salute. You and I shouted "Ms. Chang" to each other. Some people's eyes were full of curiosity that could not be concealed.
The young man surnamed Song did not salute. He only looked at Chang Sui Ning but did not speak. He did not talk about her behind her back and dodge after being hit——
He has a face with sharp outlines and edges, and is very thin. With his hands behind his back, he looks magnanimous and somewhat literate.
He obviously didn't bother to argue and explain to this little girl who was just messing around.
Chang Suining seemed not to notice, looked at him for a moment, and said: "I recognize you——"
During her time in the Imperial College, she had gotten to know some famous students personally.
The young man frowned slightly.
Immediately, I heard her say in a casual tone: "Song Xian and Song Juren, I have read your article. It is quite insightful and elegant, which is very impressive."
Chang Suining said, and then bowed his hands and saluted: "I have admired your name for a long time."
Song Xian didn't take it seriously. He raised his eyes high and did not meet her eyes: "It's just a false name."
He didn't seem to care about her evaluation as a girl, or in his opinion, he didn't need her evaluation at all.
Chang Sui Ning didn't mind his attitude, but instead extended an invitation: "Speaking of it, Song Juren and I are half classmates. In three days, Jijiu and I will host a apprenticeship banquet at Dengtai Tower, and Song Juren will also be invited.
Go and have a drink with all your classmates."
Immediately, someone was surprised and said: "Apprenticeship banquet? Is Madam Chang going to hold an apprenticeship banquet at Dengtai Tower?"
Song Xianze already frowned: "The word classmate is beyond the reach of Song."
He looked like an immortal with dust on his sleeves and was eager to brush it off, which made Chang Suining raise his eyebrows.
She saw that the other party finally looked at her, but Su Rong asked: "But Song wants to ask, is the invitation banquet held in Dengtai Tower to offer wine, or is it the intention of Mrs. Chang?"
Chang Suining put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "I want to become a disciple, so naturally it was my idea."
Song Xian had an expression of "Sure enough," and his eyebrows furrowed a little deeper: "Song thinks this is inappropriate."
Xi'er's eyes widened when she heard that - who is he? Who asked him whether it was appropriate or not?
Chang Suining's expression did not change, and he was calmly waiting for Song Xian to continue.
These literati from humble backgrounds had not yet been polished by the officialdom. They had just entered the glitz and glamor of the capital. They were suddenly sought after by everyone because of their extraordinary talent. They had a strong sense of self-esteem and responsibility, and they were always somewhat obsessed with defying heaven and earth.
"Qiao Jijiu doesn't like to be extravagant. Why should Mrs. Chang be so ostentatious about her apprenticeship this time?" Song Xian said with a very disapproving look: "Besides, Mrs. Chang is a woman, so the so-called apprenticeship ceremony is acceptable.
No, hosting a banquet in Dengtai Pavilion would attract too much attention. If it attracts unnecessary criticism, wouldn’t it be troublesome for offering wine?”
This preaching tone opened Xi'er's eyes.
Chang Sui Ning calmly asked back: "Song Juren's intention is that as a woman, it is difficult for me to enter the elegant hall. Will this move of becoming a disciple damage the reputation of Jijiu, and even make him lose his life?"
Song Xian frowned and said nothing - he didn't want to say it so directly and unpleasantly, but since the other party said it himself, he would not deny it.
Now that you understand it, you should know the importance and give up the idea of holding an apprenticeship banquet?
"Song Juren, don't worry. Since I dare to be so public about my apprenticeship in front of others, I am sure that I will not disgrace the name of sacrificial wine-" In the twilight, the girl smiled slightly and said confidently: "I will become an outstanding enough student."
Song Xian almost couldn't help but sneer.
What big words is she talking about?
A good enough student?
That's Qiao Jijiu——
Does she know how outstanding she must be to live up to the name of sacrificial wine?
Could it be that she could still come back as the top female candidate?
What's more, she looks more like a top martial artist!
Sure enough, she was willful and ignorant... As early as when she publicly said that she would worship the sacrificial wine as her teacher on the field, he could tell that this woman was very interested in sensationalism.
"Since Mrs. Chang has this ambition, Song will wait and see." He left a sarcastic remark, turned around and walked away.
The girl's kind voice still came from behind: "In three days, when we go to the Tai Tower, I will have someone deliver the invitation in advance."
"..." Song Xian was confused after hearing this - how could she have the nerve to invite him? Doesn't she understand what people say? Or is she deliberately irritating him?
No matter which possibility it was, it would not make him happy. Song Xian's face darkened again and he strode away.
The students bowed to Chang Sui Ning and said goodbye, chasing Song Xian.
"Brother Song, why are you doing this?"
"Brother Song's words just now are really a bit harsh..."
"Ms. Chang recognizes Brother Song, and it's a good thing that Brother Song appreciates him so much..."
"I can't even think of such a good thing."
"Brother Song, I'm afraid you don't know yet. Mrs. Chang's life experience is very mysterious. Although she has the surname of General Chang, both Qiao Jijiu and Yu Changshi from Si Gongtai regard her as their daughter.
Raised..."
"There were rumors before that she was the illegitimate daughter of Yao Tingwei, the minister of Dali Temple... Did you see today that Yao Tingwei seems to be quite nervous about Mrs. Chang!"
Then some students winked at Song Xian and said, "If Brother Song can win Madam Chang's favor, it will be of great help to his future career..."
Song Xian's face turned red and white: "Stop talking nonsense!"
He has always been the most upright person, but this reaction made others want to tease him even more.
"There are quite a few girls who came here to see Brother Song secretly today, but in terms of background, appearance, and ability to beat people, none of them can compare to Mrs. Chang... If Brother Song can grasp this
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that even my father-in-law will be able to line up for!"
"At that time, I can also follow the chickens and dogs to ascend to heaven!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "I hope Brother Song will give you more support!"
Song Xian's face turned extremely dark and he walked faster.
"Girl, that man named Song Xian first made irresponsible remarks to you behind your back, and then made rude remarks in front of you. How can you still be so tolerant and polite to him and even send him an invitation?" Xi'er was a little bit confused.
Unfair and authentic.
As Xi'er was talking, something suddenly came to her heart.
Could it be that the girl is obsessed with this kind of scholar who is both talented and poor? Just like Zhou Ding before!
Xi'er was frightened for a moment, fearing that his girl's old brain would relapse, so she looked over quietly and tried to say: "Or is it that the girl feels that it is inconvenient to do anything in the Imperial Palace because of the many eyesight of the people... She wants to trick him into going to the Tower to be beaten?"
Chang Suining: "..."
She doesn't want to beat anyone, and her addiction to beatings is not that severe.
"Do you think he will go to Deng Tai Tower?" she asked Xi'er.
Xi'er thought for a while and shook her head: "Probably not... He looks much more stubborn than Zhufeng."
Chang Suining: "That's it."
"Since the girl knew that he would never go, why did she invite him again and again and prepare to send him invitations?"
Chang Suining walked forward and said casually: "Forge a good relationship."
Xi'er said "ah" in confusion - good destiny?
But this fate doesn’t look very good.
The little maid was worried, so she asked in a low voice: "What about after forming a 'good relationship'?"
Chang Sui Ning Sha said matter-of-factly: "I'll keep it for a while, then pick an auspicious day and eat it in one bite."
She bites a calf like this that bullies people just after it is released from the market.
Xi'er's eyes are wide open - which way to eat it?
…
On the other side, Cui Lang and others had gone to the medical hall to look for Qiao Yubai.
Qiao Yubai still didn't know what happened after he left the field. At this time, he saw Cui Lang and others coming over panting, and Cui Lang was holding a long box in his arms, and the long box was...
Qiao Yubai, who had been depressed for a long time, was stunned and couldn't help but ask: "...won?!"
How did everyone do it without him?
Chang Sui'an, Wang and others who had accompanied Qiao Yubai here before also looked surprised and confused.