Although the road was on an official road, the carriage was rocking hard. It took six days to arrive in Kyoto, and she stayed in several inns along the way. Her body was really unable to make do in a carriage, and it wasn't like she didn't have the conditions to stay in an inn.
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When I came out of my residence in the morning and saw the carriage, I really wanted to die. I had to rest in the post house for a whole day. Si Yu repeatedly coaxed her, scented her with refreshing incense, and insisted that we would be here today.
Was pulled into the car.
Seeing that it was time to arrive at Shenshi, the Chu family had already sent Sun De and others to pick him up when they arrived a mile outside Kyoto.
Qian Guanguan opened the window and saw Sun De from a distance: "Miss, I saw Sun De."
In the carriage, Chu Yunjing was half-squinting and did not reply after hearing the words. Here Si Yu was taking the refreshing incense and smoking it around her. This incense was bought from the innkeeper at the inn. The inn welcomes guests all year round and comes from the south.
There are always some motion sick customers from the north, and the shopkeeper knows how to do business, so these things are always on hand.
This awakening incense does have some effects. Chu Yunjing didn't feel dizzy today, but just felt tired. Every time he was about to fall asleep, he woke up again. Fortunately, he squinted.
Qian Guanguan was very excited and immediately went to Beijing. He always opened the window and looked outside.
Sun De is really diligent. He got the news that the lady will arrive in the next two days. He came yesterday and waited all day, and today he got up early and came here. For Sun De, maybe the return of the lady can change his life, so he must seize this opportunity.
live.
Seeing that the carriage was still more than ten steps away, Sun De shouted to the coachman, "But are you from the Yuan Mansion in Yongzhou?"
The groom shouted: "Yes, the person coming is from Chu Mansion?"
When Qian Guanguan heard the voice, he pulled back the curtain and stuck his head out: "It's us, Manager Sun."
During the call, the carriage also arrived in front of them. Sun De and several servants quickly went to the carriage to say hello: "Sun De has been waiting for the lady for many days. I would like to welcome the lady back to Kyoto."
Chu Yunjing was not in the mood to talk, so he waved his hand to signal Si Yu to return to him. Si Yu understood and said, "It's been a long time since I last saw Master Sun. Miss Sun is a little tired after sitting in the carriage for a long time. Let's go back to the house first!"
Sun De responded and led the way, signaling the groom to enter the city.
The coachman shouted, "Entering the capital!" The carriage began to move again.
Kyoto is prosperous. They are walking on the main road, which can carry eight carriages abreast. Small vendors are not allowed to set up street stalls on the main road. They are all luxury shops with several floors. It is worthy of being a capital city.
I haven't seen any snow in the past few days since I've been walking north. It's been a mild winter this year, and it hasn't even snowed in Kyoto in the north. Maybe it's snowed further north.
The carriage made about seven or eight turns along the way and arrived at the urban area where houses were gathered. The carriage driver slowed down and walked on bluestone roads, which were very smooth and naturally not too bumpy. Seeing that they were almost there, Chu Yunching closed his eyes.
Sitting upright with a straight back, showing an inviolable temperament, she just let Si Yu and Qian Guanguan arrange her clothes.
As the carriage became slower and slower, Chu Yunjing didn't have much anxiety in his heart. He only thought about how to fight the evil woman later, whether to pretend to be weak or go straight to him, whether to use twists and turns or to keep a cold face.
Fight him? She is convinced that he will fight in the first round. And her father, whom she hasn’t seen for many years, doesn’t remember what his father’s temper is like, so how can she fight this one?
She was not allowed to think too much, and the groom's arrival pulled her back from her thoughts.
I only heard Sun De say this outside: "Madam, the younger one has brought the eldest lady back."
When they met with Sun De and others outside the city, some servants went back to the Chu Mansion to report. At this time, the mistress of the Chu Mansion was standing under the gate looking at the carriage with a smile.
After all, it was three days early, and she was escorted by the escort. Her luggage was delivered five days ago, and it was piled into the dowry pile prepared for her by the Chu Mansion.
Qian Guanguan got out of the car first, followed by her and Si Yu. After standing still, they let go of Qian Guanguan's hand.
She subconsciously looked up and saw that there were several people gathered at the door of the Minister's Mansion. She could tell at a glance who was her stepmother. The noble lady was wearing a dark red fur coat fully embroidered with hibiscus patterns. She was dignified and beautiful. There were thirty-two-three people this year.
As she ages, the woman's head is covered with gold, jade, and pearls, and her black hair is almost invisible.
Is this a case of wearing all the makeup boxes at home on her head? If He had a royal body, she would probably have even dressed up in royal clothes. Why is it such a big show? Does she, Chu Yunjing, have such a big face?
She thought to herself, here is another colorful toad, and it is an old toad.
There are two children on the left and right sides of the woman, a boy and a girl, one older and one younger. These are her younger siblings. Her younger sister also has jade beads on her head and a brocade skirt on her body.
Chu Yunjing secretly shook his head, little toad, what do these two women want to do? Do they want to appear rich? They are stupid because they are afraid that outsiders will not know that the household department is rich in oil and water.
After meeting this woman with whom she had fought several times, she had no impression of this stepmother in the past. She only remembered that she married her in the winter when she was five years old. She seemed not to be there on the wedding day. Why was she not here? She thought
She couldn't get up, as if she had been deceived, probably because she was afraid that she would cause trouble at her father's wedding banquet and be kicked out early.
Later, after the Chinese New Year, I was picked up by my grandfather. I remember that the whole family was very happy because my stepmother was pregnant.
Nanyang He family, this woman's family background and reputation are not inferior to those of the Chu family. Due to clan marriage, this He family is the right match for the Chu family. As for her mother, she doesn't understand why her father would marry her mother. Is it just for the sake of marriage?
Help Yuan?
Chu Yunjing tightened his jacket. It was indeed colder than Yongzhou.
Her face was calm and calm, she stepped forward and saluted He: "Yun Jing has seen..." She hesitated for a moment: "Madam."
Mrs. He was stunned for a moment, and then she put on her fake smile and dignity, and stretched out a pair of jade hands. Mrs. He was worthy of being a noble lady raised in a deep house. Her hands were as soft as catkins and so beautiful.
The difference between a woman and a girl is still obvious. Chu Yunjing is young and has a fair complexion. She is wrapped in a pomegranate high-collared jacket. Her delicate oval face is like a porcelain doll. She has a graceful figure and a few steps.
It can captivate people's soul.
He pulled her up and looked her up and down with hot eyes: "You have suffered a lot. I haven't seen you look so graceful and graceful for more than ten years. I heard from Sun De that you were sick a few days ago, but are you feeling better now? You have been tired of traveling and traveling these days.
, is there any discomfort?"
Mrs. He pulled her over and asked, as if he could really feel the pain she was suffering, showing concern.
Chu Yunjing wanted to laugh when he saw that Mr. He could only move his body and could not move above his neck.
He was used to seeing noble ladies in the capital, all of them beautiful, dignified or graceful. There were not many women like Chu Yunjing who were pure, tender and charming.
"Madam, I'm worried about you. It's just a minor illness that has healed. Madam Lao is waiting for me in this cold wind. Madam is suffering." She could only look dignified now.
He nodded with satisfaction, and then pulled the two children behind him forward: "This is Li'er and Yunxi. Wei'er is in school. He will come to see you after he finishes school." He said to Chu Li and Chu Yunxi:
"Come to say hello to your eldest sister."
The eldest Chu Yunxi is ten years old, the youngest Chu Li is five years old, and Chu Wei, who is not present, is twelve years old this year and was born when Chu Yunjing went to Yongzhou.
The two of them said in unison: "I've met my eldest sister."
There were a few clanging sounds, and the moment the little girl lowered her head to salute, four or five hairpins fell out from the bun on the left side of her head.
The weight was on the left side, and her whole body tilted to the right with the weight of her head. When she was about to fall, the good daughter panicked and grabbed the hem of He's skirt.
After a few more sounds, the two women fell down together, and everyone present was shocked.
Chu Yunjing hurriedly took two steps back, fearing that he would be implicated.
The bead rings and jewelry fell all over the floor, several jade hairpins were broken, and the gold beads on the step rocker also fell apart. It was really a waste of natural resources.
The servants swarmed up, not sure if they were here to help the couple or to pick up jewelry secretly. After all, she probably didn’t even know how much He wore.
Chu Yunxi was hurt by being thrown, and her mother was still pressing on her, so she immediately started crying: "Ah! It hurts me to death... What do you do for food? Why don't you help me up quickly? Wow!"
..."
No matter what Chu Yunxi grabbed on the ground, he just threw it out randomly for himself to vent.
It was such a big drama, and this was how He helped her to get rid of the trouble. She bit her lip to suppress her laughter.
Seeing that Mr. He and his little sister were about to be helped up, she pretended to be worried and hurriedly stepped forward to help her, shouting: "Oh! What's going on? Madam... Madam, are you okay, but...
Yun Jing was frightened, why did he suddenly fall?"
He's wife was beaten to pieces. He glanced at Chu Yunxi resentfully and hurriedly arranged her headdress.
At this time, Mrs. He did not forget to put on a fake smile: "It's okay, it's just that I didn't stand firm, it's not a problem." She ordered the servants: "Quickly pick up all the jewelry on the ground for me."
"Go in first, go in first, and we'll talk later." The servants helped He and Chu Yunxi back hurriedly.
Chu Yunjing looked at He's back like an ant on a hot pot and sneered.
They left in such a hurry that they even left their youngest son behind. Chu Li scratched her head and didn't understand what happened, so she murmured and fell down.
She knelt down and touched the little brother's head, hoping that this simple child would not be taught as bad by He like Chu Yunxi.
She took three thick red envelopes from Qian Guanguan and handed them to Chu Li, saying, "This red envelope is the New Year's money given to you by your eldest sister. You should keep it and give it to your brother and sister for me, okay?"
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Chu Li was shaking her head, but she knew that Hong Feng was a good thing and was very happy! She signaled the correctional mother to take Chu Li away.
Chu Yunjing liked children and looked at Chu Li's innocent appearance with doting eyes.
Sun De eagerly stepped forward to say hello: "Miss, please take you back to your yard!"
Chu Yunjing looked calm, and when he saw that the person coming was Sun De, he responded and followed Sun De into the mansion.
The Shilang's Mansion is an official residence given by the emperor. It was given to Chu Yi by the Ministry of Household Affairs twenty years ago. At that time, Chu Yi was getting married and wanted to open a mansion. The emperor personally gave it to him.
Perhaps it’s because Chu Yi is an upright man and is rarely loyal among civil servants. What the emperor needs is this kind of official who is dedicated to the main task. Even though Chu Yao is his brother from the same mother, their personalities are completely different.
Yao is a smooth man and understands the current situation in the officialdom. He is one of the six ministers of Hubu. As the eldest son of the Chu family, Chu Yao inherited his ancestor's errands in the Hubu. But Chu Yi is different. He is the eldest son of the Chu family. Chu Yi is different.
The official position he obtained through the imperial examination was also related to the Chu family and placed him in the Ministry of Household Affairs. Later, he gradually gained the emperor's important position on his own.