[Red Mansions] The prince is polite

When Xue Pan arrived at the appointed place, in the nearby inn, as if he was doing a big event, he washed carefully and slowly, changed into the attire after incense, and wore it appropriately.Facing the mirror again, I tidied it up for a long time. After I felt that it was impeccable, I led it from the long-awaited stone bolt to a gallery boat parked beside the river.

Xue Pan, who stepped onto the deck, was a little excited and a little hesitant.

He raised his sleeves and took a sniff, then lowered his head to look at the corner of the robe, and asked, "Brother Shi, how is the smell of my agarwood? How is the robe messy?"

Shishuan's face was a little surprised. Although Nian Gengyao didn't say much about this person, the few words he heard from his masters in the past can still be put together to explain that this person is working for the master. Acting like a woman, she is also waiting patiently.

Then he looked at Xue Pan carefully, bowed slightly and turned back.

"Master Xue is very accommodating. I can't distinguish the smell. I haven't touched it since I was a child, so I can't say it. I just feel that it is very elegant. However, the masters have ordered you to come before sailing. And I really don't dare to be this little brother, it's Shishuan's honor to be chosen by the master to serve you, just call me Shishuan."

Xue Pan understood Shi Shuan's subtext, and guessed that the two masters were going to swim in the river, but they waited until now.Then he nodded, no longer anxious, lifted his robe, and walked quickly inside. After another boy lifted the curtain, he took a breath, lowered his hands inside, and saluted respectfully.

Shi Shuan didn't go in, and glanced at Nian Gengyao who was waiting outside the door. It wasn't like when they met just now, the two brothers were just standing on the other side of the door, hands down, waiting to be called.

Nian Gengyao glanced at the well-behaved Shishuan, and squinted his eyes in satisfaction. It seems that these days, the training results are good, and no matter how ruffian or slippery people are, they cannot escape.Thinking of this, Nian Gengyao puffed out his chest, feeling that the future is bright, and it won't be long before he can compete for the head of the guards.

When Xue Pan came in, Xiao Liu was teasing the little bird in the cage, and complained, "Fourth brother, what's wrong with mynah, how could he lose his position? A bird that can't talk is so boring. Listen to those few It's not as good as 'fourth brother'."

Yin Zhen, who was leaning on the window sill and quietly reading the book, raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at Xue Pan, then looked away, and continued to look at the scroll.Facing Xue Pan after saluting, he pointed the seat below with his finger, and replied Xiao Liu's words,

"Where did such a messy fourth brother and mynah come from? It's okay for your Hai Dongqing to refuse to change his name. You have to call me Yinzhen in private, do you hear me?"

Xiao Liu pouted, turned around and looked around, Xue Pan, who was much calmer both in his attire and in his demeanor, waved to him with sparkling eyes,

"Have you been to Rongfu recently? Is Shi Taijun okay? After I disappeared, have those people in my house been punished? You have changed a lot. I remember the little ice sculpture you made that time. It's funny."

Xue Pan took two steps forward, then refused to move forward again, and bowed back, "The people in the mansion are all nice, they all miss you very much, and they asked me to bring things here when I came. It has already been unloaded in the grandfather’s yard. I also brought a few red eggs stewed by my mother to change the nickname. If I like ice sculptures, I will make them again when Xia Chan sings.”

After hearing Xue Pan's reply, Yinzhen put down the book in his hand, looked at Xiaoliu's puzzled eyes, and said lightly, "It turns out that there is a baby in the family, but it's a happy event, whether it's a boy or a girl ? Your girl is known for her talent and learning, and I'm afraid she'll be able to imitate her."

Xue Pan lowered his hand again, "He is the eldest son of the family. If he can get the name from the master, he will be blessed with good fortune and good health. He is the descendant of the descendant, so I beg the master to give him a reward."

Seeing Xue Pan's anxious look, Xiao Liu frowned, "The last time we met, we were full of nonsense, but now we're more polite. Fourth brother, think about it."

Yinzhen pondered for a while, then knocked on the table, "Born in the first lunar month, the beginning of a new year, the sun rises in the east, and that is the beginning of a day. How about Xue Dongling? Every day for him is a new expectation, whether it is for the Xue family Or to himself."

Xue Pan knelt down agitatedly, and bowed three times and kowtowed nine times.Once this name is bestowed, it is equivalent to asking for a talisman for the newborn son. In the future, even if there is a sudden change in the tide and the Xue family has something to do, the child will be fine.

Yinzhen lowered his eyes and grasped Xiaoliu's wrist,

"Okay, I know that you married a good wife and gave birth to a good baby, and you have become more reliable. Let's get down to business, the boss of Rice Grain, and the private water transport. I want to meet you. You didn't come, It has been unable to find a breakthrough, it seems that they really do not trust strangers, whether they have money or not.

I'm very interested in what the reason is, that I don't make money even if I have money.

As for the Deputy Imperial Envoy of Henan that you mentioned, Zhong Ming, I don’t need your introduction. I met the second daughter-in-law of his family once in your Zhenbaozhai.

The clothes are outstanding, the accessories are brand new, and the Zhuchai chosen by Xiao Er for her is enough to be tempting in my opinion, who knows that she can only buy one for three years of salary, she doesn't even like it.

He also misunderstood that Xiao Liu had taken a fancy to her, saying that as long as he asked for a post, he would be able to see her.Such goddaughters and adoptive daughters can be glimpsed from this, or not seen. "

Xue Pan immediately became serious, and confessed his thoughts frankly,

"I'm afraid I'm going to see her wronged. Zhong Yuxiu's grandfather, Li's family, is the local rice and grain masters. They are hidden leaders, but they are not easy to get in touch with. I spent a lot of energy last year to get along with Zhong Yuxiu." The second girl from the family got acquainted with each other, and her mother did not object. Since then, she had the opportunity to meet Li Erye a few times.

Although Second Master Li is the housekeeper for purchasing, but the one who really speaks for himself is Fifth Master Li, who is Zhong Yuxiu's brother-in-law.

According to my observation, the Li family has more background and rules than the Zhong family.Except for the direct line, the rest of the concubines are housekeepers, and the direct line not only holds the power, but also holds the lifeline of the concubine, so..."

"So is that little girl right?" Xiao Liu's originally smiling face had disappeared, and he took a step closer to where Xue Pan was standing, looking seriously into his eyes and said,

"I know you belong to the fourth brother. Regardless of whether the fourth brother said it or not, you have done it. Now that Zhen Yinglian has given birth to the eldest son for you, the second daughter of the Zhong family does not seem to be able to be a little girl anyway." Concubine, stop here."

Xue Pan was stunned for a while, then took a step back quickly, lowered his eyes to hide the complexity in his eyes, but the hoarse voice could not hide it,

"Thank you, Master Liu, for your concern. I also understand that rice grains are no better than others. Otherwise, the two masters would not come here in a concealed manner, and there is no need for the two of you to come here. Just come with any official. But the master is the master. Wherever the master is, the slave will be there." Well, if there is something to do, I still have a little face here. As for the girl, I will take care of it."

After the voice fell, the gallery in the cabin suddenly fell silent, and the air was a little stagnant.

In fact, Xue Pan felt very uncomfortable after hearing what the master said earlier, that Miss Zhong Er misunderstood that the young master was interested in her.Now that the things that should be said have been said, the suppressed emotions rise again.Lowering his face, he clenched his fists and looked at Liu Ye's slightly swaying robes as the boat sailed, his eyes gradually became sore.

Xiao Liu frowned, and played with the little monkey jelly in his hand for a while, "I understand what you mean, that is to say, your recommendation is not very useful, only if she speaks, her grandparents will take a little care Is it? But I really have no intentions for her, one is involved, not good, and the other is that even if I can choose a marriage partner, it will not be like her, she doesn't understand my life. "

Yinzhen stood up, looked at the rushing river outside the window, and then spoke slowly after a long time,

"This may not be the case. Businessmen value profits and are very sensitive. The bait is not big enough, so of course they will not pay attention to you. Sixth Master and I have already prepared the groundwork. You have been spending money with us in the past few days, letting the wind spread, and waiting for them to come. That's it."

Turning back to Xiao Liu, he curled his lips, "Yinzhen won't embarrass you for anything."

Xiao Liu slightly lowered his eyelids, moved to Si Ge's side, put his hands around his waist, buried his head in his back, and responded softly, without moving for a long time.

Xue Pan moved his feet, wanting to step back, but he heard the fourth master clapping his hands, a group of plain-clothed women holding pipas and zithers, carrying a faint fragrance, filed in.Taking a closer look, it turns out that they are all official prostitutes affiliated to the Jiaofang. Even if they use the convenience of their official positions, they are full of gold and silver, and they may not be able to hire such a complete set.

With light ripples in his eyes, he smiled, with these people around, even Li Wuye would be hooked.After saluting respectfully to Fourth Master, the worries in his heart were completely dissipated.

Yinzhen listened with a serious expression, like the sound of the silkiest silk lingering in his ears, and he didn't turn his gaze away from Xiaoliu.It wasn't until he was sure that he really didn't have any thoughts about those unfeelingly beautiful women that he no longer tensed his face, leaned on the warm couch, closed his eyes and listened, and hugged her in his arms.

Xiao Liu, who was already red-faced by the fourth brother, would not let him hug him again, twisted and struggled, and pulled his arms, saying hurriedly, "Let go, fourth brother, what are you doing?"

Yinzhen opened his eyes, trapped him tightly, and didn't speak, just stared at Xiaoliu with his eyeballs like lacquer.

Xiao Liu was stunned, twitching the corners of his mouth half-understood, wanted to speak, but didn't know what to say, pressed his chest that was too noisy, and struggled more violently.

Yinzhen looked thoughtfully at the blushing Xiaoliu, and suddenly smiled, like a spread of ink and wash mixed with the quiet moonlight, although it is light, it is also tender.He called softly, "Zuo'er, are you beginning to understand?" Then he let go of his arms, continued to close his eyes, and stopped embarrassing him.

Xue Pan pursed his lips and stared at the carved gallery and painted buildings in front of him out of focus.And the girls playing are still playing pieces that are enough to make people dazzled.