Huaxi Chronicle

Ten days ago, the second day of April.

After Xun Feibai and Yan Cong'an separated, they returned home.But for some reason, Yan Cong'an's smile like a flower always appeared in front of his eyes from time to time, so Xun Feibai drew her with a brush.

After the painting was finished, looking at the Ruyu beauty on the paper, a wave of enthusiasm suddenly rose on his face.

It is too shameless to hide the portrait of the girl, but if the painting is burned, I feel a little bit reluctant.While hesitating, Xun Feibai remembered that he declined Yan Cong'an's invitation a few days ago, so he thought about mounting the painting and then giving it to Yan Cong'an as an apology.And the matter of the accountant also solved her urgent need, and she should be thanked for it both emotionally and rationally.I have no skills, and only this painting can be sold.

Thinking of a plan, she dug out a small box from the wooden box under the bed.Inside the box is a small wooden rabbit, round in shape and cute in appearance.

Xun Feibai painted since elementary school, although he is not proficient in sculpture, he is still proficient.This wooden rabbit was carved by her last month when she had nothing to do, and she used a piece of high-quality rosewood.The wood was a birthday gift from Cui Jiaze. The log was only the size of an egg. She carved the rabbit according to the original shape of the wood. The tail of the rabbit was hollowed out, and a red rope was tied on it, which can be hung around the waist. Wear it or play with it.

On the second day, she brought the framed paintings and the wooden box to the gate of Xie's mansion, but when she approached the gate, she hesitated.While she was wandering, a person passed by her. After the person passed by Xun Feibai, he turned around and asked suspiciously, "Miss Xun?"

Xun Feibai heard the sound and looked, only to see the treasure box was three steps away from her.

Xun Feibai was taken aback for a moment, then walked forward and said, "Miss Treasure Box."

"Are you looking for the third lady?" Bao He asked looking at her.

Xun Feibai saw through his intentions at a glance, felt a little shy for a moment, nodded slightly and said: "The third lady is at home."

The treasure box nodded, looked at her and said: "The third lady should be reading in the study at this time, you come with me, and I will lead you in."

Xun Feibai wanted to nod in response, but he seemed to think of something and blushed again.She shook her head, and handed the painting and wooden box to the treasure box: "I have something to do at home, so I won't come in. These two things, you help me pass them on to San Niangzi, one is a thank you gift, and the other is an apology. "

Seeing her refusal, the treasure box accepted the two gifts without forcing her, said goodbye to Xun Feibai and entered the Yan family mansion.

Nuanxiang Pavilion.

Seeing the treasure box coming alone, Yan Cong'an raised his eyebrows, but did not ask.

Just now when the guards outside the gate came to report, Xun Feibai was outside the gate of Yan's house.But Yan Cong'an waited for half a quarter of an hour but no servant came to report, she felt helpless, so she had to send the treasure box out of the hospital, and then pretended to pass by to bring the person in.

"If you say you have something to do with your family, you won't come in. For these two things, one is an apology, and the other is a thank you."

Treasure Box put the painting and box in his hand on the table beside him, and relayed Xun Feibai's words.

When Yan Cong'an saw the treasure box coming back alone, he felt a little displeased, but when he saw the painting and the wooden box, the displeasure disappeared with the wind.

After putting down the things in the treasure box, he withdrew.

Yan Cong'an picked up the small wooden box first. She didn't open it directly, but observed it carefully. The box was only the size of a palm, and it was made of the most common wood, nothing special.

When he saw the wooden box, Yan Cong'an thought it would contain something like jade, but the box felt light in his hand.Curious in her heart, she slowly opened the wooden box, only to see a round wooden carved bunny lying inside the box, with a white silk handkerchief under it.

Yan Cong'an raised his eyebrows slightly, picked up the rabbit, and enjoyed it carefully.This wooden rabbit is made of high-quality yellow sandalwood, and there is an inconspicuous scar on the side of the ear, which should be accidentally scratched during carving.The precious wood, but the knife workmanship is not good, so it seems that this rabbit should be made by someone himself.

Yan Cong'an was overjoyed, took the rabbit in his hand, thought for a while, and put the white silk handkerchief into his arms.Yan Cong'an picked up the painting on the case again, walked to the long table, and slowly unfolded the painting.She thought that Xun Feibai would give her a painting of flowers and birds or a painting of landscapes, but unexpectedly when the scroll was unfolded, what she saw was her own smiling face.

Xun Feibai is really 'annoying', he gave this painting to himself, I really don't know whether it was on purpose or not.After a while of slander, Yan Cong'an carefully observed the painting again. The person in the painting was smiling like a flower. The willow tree behind her in the painting had a slightly curved trunk. It was not the old tree in front of the Yan family's mansion.

Yan Cong'an instantly understood that this should be the scene where she and Xun Feibai talked in front of the door when Xun Feibai sent him home that day.

Still considerate.

Half an hour later, Yan Cong'an carefully put away the painting and placed it in the middle of the bookshelf.

The fifth day of April.

Nuanxiang Pavilion.

Yan Cong came to Anxian and was reading a book while leaning on the imperial concubine's couch beside her.

She holds a book in her left hand, and holds a wooden rabbit in her right hand. She caresses and plays with it from time to time, and the corners of her mouth are slightly raised, feeling very happy.

Tee, Tee, Tee.

After knocking on the door, Treasure Box walked into the study with an invitation in his hand. When he saw Yan Cong'an, he first possessed himself and saluted, then handed the invitation to her and said, "Invitation from the Xue family, Chu Ba Na Xuexuan and Yanyan are held at Chunmanlou in the east of the city."

Yan Cong'an accepted the invitation, and Xue Xuan Chu Ba and Ji, she heard Yan Congle mention that the old lady Yan had given a lot of money in private.

However, most people and Ji would hold banquets at home, Yan Ruyu was very fond of Xue Xuan, a daughter, and asked someone to teach piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was a child, and then sent her to Qingshan Academy to study.Fortunately, Xue Xuan is much better than her incompetent brother, and in the eyes of outsiders, she can be regarded as well-educated, dignified and generous.

Xue Xuan's appearance is still good, Yan Ruyu specially arranged Jijili in Chunmanlou, and invited many sons from rich families in the city in the name of Yan's family, except for the private help of Mrs. Yan, the purpose is needless to say.

As Yan Cong'an was a cousin, it was difficult to refuse the invitation from the Xue family.It's just that Yan Ruyu specially invited her to go, but Yan Cong'an couldn't guess the specific intention.Did he want to use her name to help Xue Xuan gain momentum, or did she reach a deal with Mrs. Yan, and take this opportunity to push her to the front of others so that he could win over the son of the Huaxi County family in the future, or both?

Or is there another purpose?

Yan Cong'an couldn't think of a clue for a while, and gently rubbed the wooden rabbit in his hand with his thumb.

Guangji Temple.

Xun Feibai came to Guangji Temple with the scriptures he had copied. As soon as he reached the foot of the mountain, he found that there were many more people on the mountain path today than usual.

The Buddha Bathing Festival is three days away, but the surrounding people have already started celebrating early.There are tea stalls set up at the foot of the mountain, and there are many vendors on both sides of the mountain road hawking along the street.Pilgrims and tourists visit Guangji Temple in twos and threes.

As Xun Feibai walked up, he saw many people carrying small baskets filled with snacks such as fruits, pastries, pancakes, and rice stuffing.Outside the mountain gate, a stage has been set up in the open space on both sides.There are some jugglers around, and they have already started their own performances, pushing poles, puppet shows, throwing knives, and walking on stilts.

On the day of the Buddha Bathing Festival, there will be a temple fair at the foot of the mountain, and various dramas will be staged in turn, which is even more wonderful.

After handing over all the scriptures that had been copied to Master Huiqing, Xun Feibai got three pennies of money. She kept the money carefully, and then she went down the mountain and walked home. When she reached the foot of the mountain, Xun Feibai turned around and looked back at the busy mountain road , with a plan in mind.

I remembered that Yan Cong'an invited me twice, but I didn't go to the appointment.That day outside the gate of Yan's house, Yan Cong'an's slightly disappointed eyes appeared in front of his eyes, Xun Feibai made up his mind, turned around, and walked towards Yan's house.

Walking to the alley of the Yan family's mansion, Xun Feibai was a little apprehensive, wondering whether it was too abrupt for him to come here suddenly today, and wondered whether Yan Cong'an would like to go to temple fairs?

Although the temple fair is lively, it is too noisy, and there are various religions and streams.Before reaching the gate of the Yan family's mansion, the sound of horseshoes sounded beside him.Xun Feibai hurriedly leaned against the side of the road, wanting the carriage to go first.Unexpectedly, the carriage stopped beside her.

"Miss Xun." A clear female voice came to mind.

Xun Feibai raised his head when he heard the words, and saw Yan Cong'an's maid, Yuzhu, who was sitting in the carriage at this time.

Yuzhu looked at her and asked doubtfully, "Why is Miss Xun here? But come to my third lady."

Xun Feibai looked at her, and said with a faint smile: "Exactly, I don't know if Miss Yan San is at home?"

Upon hearing this, Yuzhu smiled and said, "The third lady is not at home."

Xun Feibai nodded, and then asked: "Then Miss Yuzhu, can you help Feibai send a message to San Niangzi?"

Yuzhu gave her a meaningful look, and then said, "I'm afraid it won't work."

Hearing her refusal, Xun Feibai was a little dazed, and then he quickly came back to his senses, and said with a light smile: "In that case, Fei Bai will take his leave. Miss Yuzhu, don't mind if you bother me."

Xun Fei bowed in vain, then turned around and wanted to leave.

Seeing this, Yuzhu hurriedly called her to stop: "Miss Xun, I was just joking with you just now. I can't help you because my third lady is in the car right now. You can tell her yourself."

Before Yuzhu finished speaking, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, Yan Cong'an first scolded softly: "Yuzhu, don't be rude."

Yuzhu stuck out her tongue when she heard the words, then looked at Xun Feibai apologetically and said, "Please forgive me, Miss Xun."

Xun Feibai said indifferently, "It's nothing."

Yan Cong'an got out of the car, walked towards Xun Feibai with a smile on his brow.She went to the rice shop today, and wanted to try to see if she could meet Xun Feibai, but she heard that Xun Feibai had something to ask for a day off today.She didn't stay long and went back home, unexpectedly when she reached the door of her house, she saw the person she was looking for, and immediately she was very happy.

Yan Cong'an looked at Xun Feibai, happy in his heart, but smiled lightly on his face, "I don't know why Feibai is looking for me today?"

Xun Feibai looked at the corners of her crooked eyes, and the uneasiness in his heart disappeared a bit, and he asked tentatively: "Three days later, it will be the Buddha Bathing Festival, when Guangji Temple will preside over Master Yuanhui to give lectures, and there will be a temple fair at the foot of the mountain. , I don’t know if there is time to go together from Encore.”

It was rare that Xun Feibai took the initiative to look for her and invited her to travel with him. She was very happy, and said with a smile: "Fei Bai sincerely invites you, there is no way you can't go to Cong'an."

Seeing her agreeing, Xun Feibai breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile, "Then it's okay to make an appointment at noon that day? I heard that there will be various lanterns to see later."

Three days later, it will be the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which is the day for Xue Xuan and Ji Li.Yan Cong'an thought for a while and said, "I have something to do at noon that day, could it be later."

Just as Xun Feibai was about to ask when it would be possible, he heard Yan Cong'an continue, "When I'm about to finish that day, I'll send someone to pick you up first, and then you'll join me, what do you think?"

Xun Feibai originally scheduled noon, because Master Yuan Hui would give a lecture after noon, and it is not impossible to have a later time, if it is late, then the two of them will not go up the mountain, just go to the temple fair.

Xun Feibai nodded and said, "Alright."

Before leaving, Yan Cong'an gave Xun Feibai half of the wooden sign as a token, and the person who came to pick her up would hold the other half of the wooden sign.

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