From Zhen Huan

Her hand made a dejected look, and said in a low voice: "Lingrong failed to live up to mother's expectations and was not selected into the palace."

Aunt Xiao patted my hand and comforted me: "Young lady, don't be sad. In fact, Madam is unwilling to be separated from her. Even though she has not been selected as the emperor's concubine, at least she doesn't have to be separated from her. It's a good thing! "

After saying a few words like this, we were ready to go back. Aunt Xiao and I were in financial difficulties and couldn't afford to rent a carriage, so we could only walk back to the inn on our legs.

When we returned to the inn, the boss knew that I was not selected when he saw our dejected looks. His originally kind face immediately became impatient, and he yelled at us to settle the rent, otherwise he would kick us out.

I asked Aunt Xiao to pack the bags, and then I went to the boss to settle the rent. After the rent was paid, we didn't talk about the travel expenses to go home, even the accommodation expenses for tonight were gone.In fact, An Lingrong's father, An Bihuai, was also a county magistrate at any rate, so he wouldn't be so shabby, but An Bihuai favored young and beautiful concubines, and didn't have much affection for his first wife. Naturally, he was indifferent to this daughter. Did not give more silver taels.

After leaving the inn, Aunt Xiao kept mumbling all the way: "If the master is not ruthless, the eldest girl will not even have a place to live now!"

I have no feelings for a heartless man like An Bihuai, but I can't blame my biological father, I can only comfort Aunt Xiao, "Don't worry, Auntie, wait for Lingrong to figure out a way to get the funds to return home, and I will never let Auntie follow her." Lingrong sleeps on the street."

I thought about it in my mind, now Aunt Xiao and I don't have anything long, only a few years of change of clothes in our luggage, and there are only three pieces of jewelry in total, all of which are worn on my head and body, even pawning is not enough.On the contrary, there are many ways to make money in my heart, but I don't have the funds and time to realize them, but I don't have them, which doesn't mean that others in Beijing don't have them.

He took Aunt Xiao to the most prosperous East Street in the capital, where all the big shops, restaurants and the like in the capital were located.I first took Aunt Xiao to buy two big buns with the last bit of money and ate them. It is estimated that An Lingrong must have eaten nothing all day for the draft, so I am thirsty and hungry now, and I urgently need to fill my stomach.

While eating steamed stuffed buns, he saw a tall, handsome man walking by the street. This man was the eldest brother Zhen Yan who was supposed to be waiting at home for his younger sister Zhen Huan to return home from the palace.

Because of the large number of showgirls this year, Zhen Huan did not enter the palace until dusk to face the saint. It was at least evening when she returned home. It is not strange for Zhen Yan to be wandering outside at this time. Waiting for Zhen Huan to face the queen and leave the palace , when the time comes, there will naturally be a boy coming to inform him to go home.

But meeting Zhen Yan at this time is better than selling yourself in a shop, at least to avoid being bullied, after all, they are two weak women, and they have no backing background.

Following behind Zhen Yan, he finished eating the buns in a leisurely manner, rinsed his mouth, and then prepared to go up to fool him with his medical skills in exchange for some money.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Yan turned around suddenly, walked in front of me with big strides, and asked seriously after standing still: "Young lady has been following me for a long time, I don't know what she means?"

I felt embarrassed, and then I showed a panicked and pitiful attitude, and said: "What kind of person does the young master think of the little girl! The little girl just saw that the young master looks kind, and hoped to ask for some help. She never had any bad intentions. Why should the young master be like this?" Aggressive!"

An Lingrong was originally petite, with fine features and delicate features, and had a lovely and natural demeanor.Zhen Yan's heart is upright, full of righteousness, and it is easiest to fall in love with a woman like An Lingrong.

So after I finished a sentence, Zhen Yan bowed his head in shame and apologized: "Girl, I didn't mean that, let alone doubting you! It's just that the girl has been following me, so I asked the girl if she needed anything. unkind!"

Seeing Zhen Yan being so serious, I couldn't bear to tease him anymore, instead I explained: "The little girl was originally a candidate for Beijing this year, but she was not selected because of her poor fortune. Now she is going to return home, but accidentally I lost my money, so I had no choice but to ask for help. Originally, I saw that the young master was upright and kind, so I thought it would be better to ask the young master for help, but I was misunderstood by the young master."

I bowed my head sadly, apologized to Zhen Yan, and then continued: "It's all the fault of the little girl. It's the little girl's shamelessness. It's just that the little girl and my aunt are two weak girls. There is really nothing to do. If there is anything that makes you unhappy Please don’t worry about the place, the young lady will take Auntie away and never disturb you again.” As I spoke, I took Auntie Xiao’s hand and prepared to take her away.

Zhen Yan quickly stopped me, and said earnestly: "I misunderstood the girl, please forgive me. The girl is in trouble now. Now that I know it, how can I sit idly by, but now I have something important to go home. Come on, besides, it's getting late now, why don't I arrange a place for the girl to live in, and wait until tomorrow when I have free time before sending the girl back home?"

After hearing this, I was full of praise in my heart, but on the surface I had to put on a shy expression and said: "Young master's kindness, the little girl really has nothing to repay."

Zhen Yan settled Aunt Xiao and me in a small courtyard in the south of the city, and asked the maid to take good care of it, and then returned to Zhen's Mansion with peace of mind.

30. The Mausoleum Begins

The servants of Zhen's family know the rules very well, even if they are faced with such sudden, shabby and unfamiliar guests as Aunt Xiao and I, they will not neglect them in the slightest.

Aunt Xiao and I had a fairly sumptuous dinner and took a hot bath before falling asleep.

After a sweet sleep, the morning of the second day ushered in. Aunt Xiao had already packed her bags again, as if she could leave at any time.We filled our stomachs and waited for Zhen Yan's arrival. Even if we wanted to leave, we had to say hello to the host first. Saying goodbye without saying goodbye is not what a well-bred official lady should do.

After drinking a cup of tea, Zhen Yan finally came, and Aunt Xiao and I hurried to the yard to greet him.

The yard is not big, it is just an ordinary courtyard house, and it is taken care of by a family of servants.The yard is paved with large bluestone slabs, and it was unavoidably slippery after a light rain in the morning. I stepped on a piece of green moss as soon as I reached the door, and my body slipped and I was about to fall.

Aunt Xiao was still two steps away from me, and she was already frightened. My eyes widened and my red lips parted slightly, thinking that I was going to be embarrassed.

Facing me, Zhen Yan hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly took a step forward, grabbed me with his right hand, wrapped my waist with his left hand, and supported me.Then with light force, he pushed me up and stood firmly on the ground. Only then did Aunt Xiao come to her senses, and hurried over to support me, lest anything happen to me again.

My cheeks were flushed, I didn't dare to look at Zhen Yan, I just bit my lips in shame and annoyance, and after a while I said embarrassedly: "Thank you, Mr. Zhen, for saving me." His voice was soft and trembling, and his figure was like Qinglian in the water , Standing tall and graceful, lovely and pitiful.

Zhen Yan let go of the soft and fragrant girl's body in his hands, with a trace of reluctance on his face, which was fleeting, and said: "Miss An, is there any discomfort? I didn't treat you well. Fortunately, the girl was not injured, or it would be me. sins."

"Mr. Zhen, why is this so! It's all because of Lingrong's carelessness, and what does it have to do with Mr. Zhen! Lingrong has been taken care of by Mr. Zhen, and there is no way to repay his kindness. How dare he have the slightest bit of resentment? Lingrong is not such a villain, Zhen You really don’t have to apologize for feeling majestic!” I said slowly, the light green skirt set off my fair skin, and the curves were slender and beautiful, Zhen Yan was silent, as if feeling a slight throbbing in his heart.

I bowed down and bowed down, and said again: "Mr. Zhen's help to Ling Rong, Ling Rong has nothing to repay, so I can only ask you to accept this worship. Let's say goodbye today, and we will never see each other again, but Ling Rong will meet you." I pray to God every day to bless my son to be safe and happy every year.”

Zhen Yan wanted to say some words of blessing like a son of a family when facing parting, but those familiar words twitched on his lips, but he couldn't help saying something completely different: "Miss An, you are welcome. It's my honor to be able to serve the girl. It's just that the girl and my aunt are two weak girls after all. I'm afraid there will be many twists and turns on the way back. Why don't you stay in Beijing for a few more days and wait for me to arrange carriages and horses for the girl. Guard, if you send the girl back then, you will be more considerate, I don't know what the girl wants?"

Immediately I was very moved, but felt ashamed, so I had no choice but to decline: "Don't dare to trouble the young master, Ling Rong has already received a lot of care from the young master this day."

Seeing that I was not determined, Zhen Yan said in an unquestionable tone: "Miss An, stay for two more days for now. It's not too late to leave after I make arrangements, and don't worry about being bored these few days. Miss, come to Beijing for a visit. It would be a pity if I didn't take a tour of the capital, why don't I show my kindness to the landlord, how about it?"

At this moment, Aunt Xiao tugged on my sleeve and winked at me again and again, signaling my agreement.

I was alone and helpless, so I could only slightly frowned and said softly: "It's as Mr. Zhen wishes."

Zhen Yan is obviously a qualified tour guide. He took me to browse the unique scenery around the capital one by one. Every time I went to a place, I could tell the history and interesting things here. It means that I have lived for more than ten lifetimes. I also think it is quite interesting, of course not because of the scenery, but because of the people.

Although as Wen Shichu, he and Zhen Yan were best friends, but the perspectives of men and women are different, and the images they show are completely different. As a friend, Zhen Yan is bold and generous, but now as a male partner, Zhen Yan is gentle and considerate , full of gentlemanly demeanor.

And Aunt Xiao said she was not sick these days, so the only ones who went out every day were me and her.