Shuangjiao

Wen Xueqing, the stag sent by Chang Tianyuan, finally accepted it.

After delivering the deer, Chang Tianyuan said that he still had something to report to Wen Jiming, and took the initiative to leave first.

Watching the servants dragging the stag away, Ling Rou pulled back the messy hair on her sideburns, looked ahead, and asked casually, "Do you often receive presents?"

"No, bucks of this size are not often found."

There was no war in Linzhou, and Chang Tianyuan often led his soldiers to go hunting in the fields, and some of the prey he caught would be selected and sent to Wenfu.The big prey was given to Wen Guanghe and Wen Jiming, and the small one was given to Wen Xueqing.

It was the first time for Wen Xueqing to receive such a large prey, presumably Chang Tianyuan picked it out of consideration for her and Ji.

Lingrou nodded, looking as expected: "Sure enough."

Wen Xueqing: "What do you mean?" It doesn't sound good.

"..." The corners of Lingrou's lips raised slightly, her gaze was far away, calm and calm.

"What's your expression like?"

Wen Xueqing got angry when she saw Ling Rou like this.

When angry, the eyebrows are raised, the eyes are bright, and the facial features of the whole face come alive.

Ling Rou took a glance and then hurriedly moved away: "It's nothing, I just suddenly realized that you have also reached Jiji's age, and you are an adult who is about to get married."

It's obviously a fact, and it's not some harsh words, it sounds so strange.

Wen Xueqing snorted uncomfortably: "It's just a small gift, and I'm not the only one giving it to Chang Changshi. Even if I have something to go out to play, Gao Lan will give it to me..."

She seemed to suddenly remember something, and stopped abruptly.

"What for?" Lingrou asked.

"Gao's family will always give presents during the New Year's Eve, and keep in touch with each other when there is nothing to do, which proves that we have a good relationship!" Wen Xueqing added angrily, "Do you understand that gifts are more important than affection!"

It turned out that there were other people besides Chang Changshi.

They are all of lower status than Wen Xueqing, Lingrou disdains: "The relationship is good, I can't see it, maybe they have something for you."

"What do you mean?" Wen Xueqing's eyes were burning, if Ling Rou dared to say something bad, don't blame her for being rude today.

In fact, after Ling Rou finished speaking, she also regretted it. She had never done such a villainous behavior, and she maliciously speculated on others in order to hit Wen Xueqing.

As if there was a bone stuck in her throat, Lingrou couldn't say an apology.

Probably because she is not as thick-skinned as Wen Xueqing, so she can't be easily subdued, especially Wen Xueqing.

After adjusting her emotions, Ling Rou calmly said: "I think, since you are already old enough, you should always be more careful, don't let others talk and talk..."

"It's none of my business, what other people think of other people's business." Wen Xueqing interrupted her, she didn't need to be a stereotyped lady.

Ling Rou was taken aback, it was true, Wen Xueqing didn't need to be such a person, her words were really superfluous.If she was like the others, they wouldn't look down on each other.Although she didn't like Wen Xueqing's behavior, she didn't think it was wrong.

He obviously wanted to say something nice and change the subject...

"Forget it, today is your birthday, I shouldn't say this, although I have said it before, but I want to say it again."

Ling Rou looked into Wen Xueqing's eyes, and solemnly said: "Happy birthday, Zhenzhen."

"..." Wen Xueqing didn't know what to say for a moment.

Before Lingrou said this in front of everyone, she only regarded it as a show talk, so it seems... really sincere.

"One time is enough, you don't need to say it again..." Wen Xueqing paused, "And... why is it Zhenzhen, why do you call me by my nickname?"

She didn't even know what Lingrou's nickname was, she only knew that she was the seventh in the family and was called "Qiniang".Before she knew it, Ling Rou even knew her nickname!

"Why do you have to call me by my nickname? I just picked my nickname, how do you know my nickname?" Wen Xueqing took her nickname on Jiji Ceremony, and only those who are close to her will call her by this nickname in the future.

"Don't you like it? Zhenzhen——" Lingrou seemed to have caught another shortcoming of Wen Xueqing, elongated her tone, and shouted again.

"Don't talk about it," Wen Xueqing felt awkward when she heard her yelling, and the nickname that she used to reveal her closeness to came out of Ling Rou's mouth, and her taste changed.

Weird.

"I'm afraid it won't work."

Lingrou's eyes were full of smiles, if she really married into Wen's family in the future, she might shout that every day.Seeing Wen Xueqing like this, the days ahead don't seem to be difficult, both left and right are going to get married, so it's better to go to a place you like, where there are interesting people to entertain.

"There's nothing wrong with it," Wen Xueqing was upset, "Anyway, I won't say anything!"

"That's up to you." Lingrou smiled mysteriously, "When you should answer, you should also answer."

"..."

If you continue to pull it off, there will be no results.

Wen Xueqing simply led the way and quickly sent Ling Rou away.

Ling Rou wasn't angry either, seeing that Wen Xueqing didn't recognize that she was going in the wrong direction, she kindly reminded her: "Zhen Zhen, you're going the wrong way."

Wrong way at home...

Wen Xueqing turned around: "I did it on purpose! If you go far, you don't have to go back!"

"Then stay and sit with you for a drink?"

Ling Rou picked it up without haste.

"..."

Wen Xueqing stopped talking.

The leading maid, who couldn't keep up with Wen Xueqing, covered her mouth and snickered, and was glared at by Wen Xueqing, who looked back, and immediately bowed to salute, walked a few steps quickly, and led the two to leave.

===

The twilight is in harmony, and the jade rabbit rises in the east.

The lively Jiji ceremony and birthday banquet finally came to an end.

The Wen family, who were arranged to entertain guests or separated for business, finally got together.

Everyone raised their glasses, and when all the wine glasses collided, the liquid in each glass would splash into the other glasses.

The sound of clinking glasses mixed with the aroma of wine spread throughout the hall.

Without outsiders, this family banquet was much more casual.

Wen Guanghe was in high spirits. During the day, because the guests were there, he didn't dare to have fun. He would drag his uncles and brothers, and some nephews who came back from other counties in Linzhou, to drink alcohol until his cheeks turned red. .

Sitting next to her husband and son-in-law, Princess Lekang did not persuade her. Instead, she called a few sisters-in-law and brides, and told them to hide and shoot together.

"Come and play, you are not allowed to leave."

Princess Lekang is also drinking too much. Whether she is in Luoyang or marrying into the Wen family in Linzhou and taking over as the clan's wife, she has always paid attention to her demeanor.Even as her age fades, she still pays attention to maintenance. Every time she appears, her complexion is full, her skin is delicate and shiny, and her gestures are elegant and beautiful.

Today even indulged.

"Zhenzhen, come here." Princess Lekang asked Wen Xueqing to sit next to her, poured wine for her herself, "Even if today is your birthday, you can't escape."

Wen Xueqing didn't refuse, and drank a few more glasses.

"It's a pity that Wulang is not here, otherwise our family would be complete." During the dinner, an aunt suddenly sighed, "The children are all grown up, and there will be a few more children here in the future, and our Wen family will also be lively. "

"The fifth brother gave me his favorite piano before he left." Wen Xueqing asked the maid to take out the piano, "I have been practicing for a long time, and I will play a piece today to relieve my worries."

Wen Xueqing's piano skills are mediocre, she was kicked out by Wen Jiming after she played a piece.

"It's a waste of this piano falling into your hands, I'll come."

"Brother must have wanted this piano for a long time." Wen Xueqing pierced him mercilessly.

"Then I can play better than you," Wen Jiming drove her away, "Or you can go get the flute and give it to me."

Everyone laughed together, Wen Guanghe and a few uncles shook their heads with a smile, and a few elder brothers suddenly became interested, saying that they wanted to try the treasure that Wu Lang usually regarded as eyes, and would not let them touch it.

"I won't give it to you." Wen Xueqing sincerely refused, "Brother, our ensemble has never been smooth, in order not to fight, we still don't want it."

I used to fight over this when I was young, and I thought it was because the other party was too poor.

The brothers laughed, obviously remembering this.

"Zhenzhen's skills have improved over the past few years, why don't you play with us? Anyway, you can't find anyone else to play with. People outside probably don't believe that you can play the flute..."

Wen Xueqing refused, and the brothers started playing by themselves.In the end, Wen Jiming didn't touch Wen Xueqing's piano, and asked someone to put it away.

"It doesn't matter what I do after drinking. If it breaks, Wulang will be angry when he comes back, and Zhenzhen will not let me go." Wen Jiming and a brother clinked glasses and drank, and shouted, "Bring my piano!"

"The beauty of peaches is shining brightly—" Princess Lekang sang along with the music.

Wen Liulang continued with a milky voice: "The son returns home, suitable for his family."

This is the origin of Wen Xueqing's nickname.

"Sister," Wen Liulang asked, "are you going to get married soon?"

"Not yet, wait..." Wen Xueqing paused, "The time is up."

Fifteen and Ji, twenty and get married.

Wen Xueqing took a sip of her wine: "It seems to be coming soon." Today she is old enough.

The servants served the dishes one after another, and the prey that Chang Tianyuan sent earlier was roasted and put on the table.

"Chang Changshi also has a heart." Several uncles praised, the prey sent by Chang Tianyuan was delicious, especially today.

Princess Lekang followed suit, looking at the juniors in the center of the hall: "Yes, if..."

The following words were vague, and the uncle next to her couldn't hear clearly, and approached her: "What's the matter? You don't seem very happy, do you feel uncomfortable after drinking too much?"

"No," Princess Lekang smiled, "I'm happy, I'm so happy, Zhenzhen is finally grown up, and I'm going to get married, I'm so happy."

The eldest uncle didn't care about this, he was loose by nature and didn't want to be successful, otherwise he wouldn't let his younger brother Wen Guanghe become the shepherd of Linzhou.

"I heard from the people below that the messenger sent by Goro seems to have arrived. Have you seen his letter?"

"It's here. I'll read it to you when I get back to my room."

"It's okay here too, it happens that everyone is here, so I can't miss you."

"Go back and read."

Princess Lekang insisted: "Husband, listen to me."