Wrong Changhuan

The servant girl at the door came to report, "Second Master and Second Madam, Eldest Young Master, Young Miss, come to pay your respects."

Afterwards, the other masters of the Xie family entered the courtyard with a group of maids and servants behind them.Xie Wenfeng and others entered the front hall, except for A Liu, the servant pushing the wheelchair behind Xie Tiandong, the other servants should be waiting in the courtyard.

Among these few people, except for the second master Xie Wenfeng Changhuan who has never met, the others have met before.

I saw that this man also grew a beard like those literati and poets. He was thin and dressed in a light gray wide-sleeved gown with only a single sash tied around his waist.Looking at the second lady next to him, he suddenly felt that the second lady was a bit high.

Chang Huan originally wanted to retreat to Xie Baitang's side, but the old lady didn't let go and motioned for her to stand by her side.

Several people showed their greetings to the old lady.Then the juniors greeted the elders, Chang Huan followed Xie Baitang to salute the couple, and then nodded to Xie Tiandong and Xie Tianshu.

Xie Tiandong's expression is still as gentle as water, but Xie Tianshu has learned a lot better than before, but he didn't show Chang Huan any more embarrassment, but kept looking at her.

The old lady said, "Now that we are all here, let me tell you something. This girl is very suitable for me. I will recognize her as my granddaughter today. From now on, no one is allowed to see her in person. Can you hear me clearly?"

The matter of Lin Xiaonuan, after Xie Tianshu's uproar, those who should know have a foreshadowing.It's nothing out of the ordinary.Although they are still not sure whether this Lin Xiaonuan is really Xie Tianqing, the most important thing is that the old lady didn't say a word that she is Xie Tianqing, she only said that she agrees with her as her granddaughter, but everyone couldn't say anything.

Seeing that Chang Huan was standing beside the old lady, each one's heart was like a mirror, everyone should be.

Chang Huan saluted everyone again.

Xie Baitang looked at the old lady gratefully, this scene was noticed by Chang Huan.It seems that Xie Baitang is behind this matter, but it is said through the mouth of the old lady, which is understandable.

The old lady took a sip of tea, looked up at Cui Yanqiu again, and said, "Is Tianci coming back soon?"

The second lady leaned back and replied with a smile, "Yesterday's letter said that it was the eighth day of the lunar new year. I think I will be home in four or five days. I also asked my grandmother in the letter."

When Chang Huan heard the name, he knew that it was the eldest son of the second house Xie Tianci who had been mentioned every year and never showed up, so he pricked up his ears and listened.

The old lady loves this grandson the most. She nodded in satisfaction after hearing this, and said, "That's good. I haven't seen him in a year, but he's learned to be well-behaved and sensible. It can be seen that the imperial capital is as good as the imperial capital."

Xie Wenfeng nodded slightly, and said, "What mother said is that this time he can enter Wen's private school, and I also want to thank mother for the letter to Mrs. Wen's recommendation."

Chang Huan said heartily, Wen's family, the imperial capital, can read well, isn't that Wen Wushuang's lair.

The old lady said, "I have been close friends with Mrs. Wen for more than ten years. We haven't seen each other for decades. She has become the wife of the Grand Master's Mansion. I want to come. My grandson went to her house to study together. , and I can’t bear any grievances.”

Xie Wenfeng said, "That's natural. The Wen family has been a scholarly family for generations, and the old man Wen has also served as the emperor's teacher. Now the younger generation of the Wen family is either a bachelor or a bachelor of the Imperial Academy. With such a family tradition, God can Follow along and learn one or two, it is thanks to my mother's great blessing."

Seeing that all the good things were given to his elder brother, Xie Tianshu muttered disdainfully, "The Wen family is so good, so why didn't there come out a Mr. Wushuang who was expelled from the house? Or for a woman."

Although the voice is not loud, Chang Huan can hear every word clearly.This matter had been widely circulated in Jiangling City when she was young, and it was rumored that she was the illegitimate daughter of Wen Wushuang and Lin Yuer.At that time, although she was brought up by Lin Xun, she also studied with Wen Wushuang, so she asked Wen Wushuang in private, are you my father?Wen Wushuang said, no.She believed it.Because her mother once said that your father died a long time ago.

Now that I hear about my family from other people, I can't help but feel a little nervous.

Xie Wenfeng glanced at his daughter and whispered, "What do you know?"

Cui Yanqiu saw that her daughter was so ignorant of words and expressions, she carefully tugged at her sleeves, signaling her not to talk too much, and looked at the old lady twice more as if smiling apologetically.

The old lady didn't seem to have heard Xie Tianshu's words, but she just told Cui Yanqiu, "Tianci is coming back soon, you mother, don't make a fuss in the yard all day long, and hurry up when you get there. Also remember to tidy up the yard first, replace what needs to be replaced, and ask Tang Er to get what is missing."

Cui Yanqiu nodded repeatedly, "Yes."

Chang Huan saw Xie Tiandong sitting in a wheelchair on the far side, he didn't say a word, but still smiled and listened to everyone talking.It made him feel that this person was really pitiful.

Xie Baitang glanced at Xie Tiandong, and reminded softly, "Dong'er, didn't you just make some soothing incense and give it to grandma?"

Xie Tiandong nodded gratefully at Xie Baitang, and said warmly, "Grandson knew that grandma hadn't had a good rest recently, so he asked auntie how to make incense, made some, and dedicated it to grandma. Ah Liu--" The servant signaled, and saw A Liu took out a small red sandalwood box from his bosom, and presented it.

The nanny next to the old lady took it and said, "The young master has a heart."

The old lady just nodded, but said nothing.Between the expressions, it seems to be in response to the rumors in the world that the old lady does not like this grandson.Speaking of Xie Tianci's attitude, it's like heaven and earth.

Xie Tiandong was not sad because of the old lady's attitude, he still had that spotless smile.

Seeing that the old lady stopped talking and looked tired, everyone bowed and left, and Chang Huan followed them out of the yard.

Lin Changhuan did not return to the west courtyard, but was dragged by Xie Baitang to an independent small courtyard between the main courtyard and the west courtyard. The plaque on the top was written with three big characters "Xueyanzhai". Where is her study.

The door of the main hall is open, but the west wing is locked.

Chang Huan followed Xie Baitang into the main hall.I saw that the whole house was paved with wooden floors, and the bookshelves along the three walls of the house were full of books. Under the west window, there was a short table with four sitting on it. pad.

There is a large desk and chair under the east window, and a painting "Children Playing Paper Kite in Spring" hangs on the wall behind it.There is a poem attached to the painting: Paper kites swim in the west and east, and the blue wind blows slowly, talking short and long.There is no need to be afraid of the hustle and bustle when you are out of the dust, Ziyan stands proudly beside the flowers.

Chang Huan wondered if the child with the horns combed in the painting was Nuan Nuan.

There are pens, ink, paper and inkstones on the table, and the pen container is filled with brushes of different sizes.There is a stack of account books and documents on one side, and a copper incense burner is smoking smoke.

Xie Baitang sat down behind the desk and began to look through the account books on the desk.Ye Rong served tea.

Chang Huan looked along the bookshelves and found that there were all kinds of books, about academic studies, business, medical books, sword books, Buddhist scriptures, herbal records, and chat books.

Chang Huan took out a Herb Chronicle, flipped through a page, and said, "Madam, can you lend me the book here?"

Xie Baitang said, "Whatever you like, just take it and have a look."

Chang Huan thanked him and continued to read the book.

Xie Baitang glanced at the account book on the table, then suddenly raised his head and asked, "Can you tell me what the old lady whispered in your ear just now?"

Chang Huan looked back at Xie Baitang, remembering the old lady's words.

Do you want to know how to repay?If you call her mother, she will be satisfied.

Chang Huan's nose was slightly sour, but she still shook her head and said, "Madam, I'm sorry." Chang Huan felt that she always said to Xie Baitang, I'm sorry.And the most sorry thing is that I can't tell her the truth of all this.

It's not that she doesn't want to, it's just that she can't and shouldn't.She was afraid that in the end, Xie Baitang would be hurt.It is better to never have than to have it and lose it.isn't it?

Chang Huan told himself that a temporary concealment is not a deception.But why, she felt like a complete liar, defrauding one thing after another that didn't belong to her.

Wrong, am I wrong?Are we wrong?

Xie Baitang just smiled calmly after hearing Chang Huan's words.One after another came in at the door to manage affairs in various courtyards, some asked for instructions, some took notes, some delivered account books, and some took the right cards.Ye Rong followed suit.

After seeing off the group of people, Xie Baitang finally had time to write and draw on the table quietly.

Chang Huan was sitting on the outermost cotton couch under the west window. He was reading a book, but at this moment he quietly looked at Xie Baitang who was writing with a pen, and was fascinated by it.

It's true: with a light smile, the brush is as light as water, and the eyes are as light as gauze without speaking.When the flowers fall and the smoke disappears, I don't know, and then I drink Fang Juekong's wine and tea.

Ye Rong said at the door, "Xie Xiao, please see me." She said and glanced at Chang Huan.

Chang Huan came back to his senses, picked up the book beside the table, knew that the other party had something to talk about, so he said sensiblely, "Madam, I'll go back first." After getting approval, Fang left the door.

At the door, Chang Huan saw a dark-skinned middle-aged man in dark gray clothes, with vertical lines between his eyebrows and a knife on his side. hello.

Back in the courtyard, seeing Lu Zhu and a few maidservants gathering together to explain the evening Sea God Festival, Chang Huan leaned over and asked, "What Sea God Festival?"

Green Bamboo said, "This is a festival that only happens in Jiangdong. Every year on the fifth day of the first month of November, it is the day to worship the God of the Sea. Everyone goes to the Temple of the Sea God to worship, and puts lanterns on the beach to pray for blessings. , harvest more fish and shrimp. Originally, it was only a festival for fishermen, but later it became a festival for every household. Miss, every year on that night, all kinds of lanterns are lit up on the street, there are many snacks and juggling, and there are dragon dances The performance was very lively."

There is excitement to watch, Chang Huan is very happy in his heart, especially if he can leave the island again, maybe he can sneak out to meet Yang Yan.

During dinner, Chang Huan asked for instructions, "Madam, may I go and have a look at the Sea God's Day tomorrow night?"

Xie Baitang responded with a full mouth, and said, "Tomorrow night, I will go with you."