klisemfg Chapter 330 Qingshui Yamen
Chapter 330 Qingshui Yamen
The carriage waited for a long time before arriving at the gate of Duke Liu's mansion. Zheng Huaming arrived first on horseback and told the young Duke that the carriage of Prince Yun's mansion was arriving soon.
The young Duke immediately sent someone in to inform the old Duke. Prince Yun was an honored guest, and the young Duke's status was not enough, so the old Duke had to come out.
When the two carriages arrived, they saw the old Duke and his sons waiting at the door.
Mrs. Lu and Xiaocao'er got off the carriage. Qi Xingyun waited for a while in the carriage before getting off. Just as Xiaocao'er and the others walked to his carriage, Zheng Huaming also came over to pick up Mrs. Lu.
Qi Xingyun whispered, "Just follow your sister-in-law. Don't bother with anyone you don't want to pay attention to. Yuexi and Miaoyin must follow the girl closely. If anything goes wrong, you'll have to come to see me with your head."
After saying that, the group also walked to the front of Duke Liu. The Duke and others bowed to Qi Xingyun and led him inside. Lu and Xiaocaoer walked behind. When they were about to separate inside, Qi Xingyun said to Lu again: "Sorry to bother you, sister-in-law." After saying that, he glanced at Xiaocaoer and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Don't worry, I will make sure to bring her back safely." Zheng Huaming promised before Mrs. Lu could even speak.
Zheng Huaming had repeatedly told Mrs. Lu in the past two days to keep an eye on Xiaocaoer and not let her get bullied. As long as Xiaocaoer didn't suffer any loss, other things wouldn't be a problem for Qi Xingyun. Mrs. Lu also repeatedly promised to keep an eye on Xiaocaoer.
Xiao Cao followed closely behind Lu and walked into the backyard with light steps. At this time, Madam Zheng, Madam Tang and Madam Su were already sitting there with the old Duke's wife, chatting and laughing.
They had gone to Yang's house to listen to storytelling before. Just now, they heard Madam Zheng mention that Lu went to meet Xiao Cao'er.
At this moment, when everyone's eyes were cast on Lu and Xiaocao'er who had just entered, they couldn't help but brighten up. The little girl seemed to have grown a little taller, and her originally fair and delicate skin was now as delicate and smooth as white jade. Moreover, she was wearing the most popular new clothes in the capital, with novel and unique styles. In this dress, Xiaocao'er looked graceful and charming, not inferior to those noble ladies in the capital.
Madam Zheng had sharp eyes. She spotted Xiao Cao'er walking into the yard at a glance. A friendly smile immediately appeared on her face. She quickly waved at her and called out affectionately, "Hey, my little Cao'er, come here quickly! Come and pay your respects to this old Duke's wife."
Hearing the voice, Xiao Cao hurriedly walked to the side of Madam Zheng with brisk steps and behaved well. After standing still, she smiled sweetly, then knelt slightly to salute, and said in a clear and pleasant voice: "Xiao Cao greets the old lady. I wish the old lady good health and a long life."
Seeing this, the old Duke's wife's eyes flashed with admiration, and she asked with interest: "Well, what a clever and lovely little girl. I wonder whose child is this?"
Madam Zheng quickly replied with a smile, "This child is the younger sister of my old man's disciple. She just came to the capital a few days ago. Today is such a festive day, so my daughter-in-law wanted to let her go out and walk around, meet some sisters of the same age, and broaden her horizons."
"Oh, your grandfather's closed disciple? The one in the Hanlin Academy?" The Duchess asked after thinking for a moment.
The Hanlin Academy is a noble government office. There is a saying that only Hanlin can enter the Six Ministries. Although Damao is only a seventh-rank Hanlin editor now, it is also a good position.
In this prosperous and bustling capital city where the powerful and wealthy gather, the famous families and official families have close relationships with each other and are well-informed. If there is a young lady of marriageable age in the family, she will know the situation of the young masters of each family very well. After all, marriage is a family affair, so naturally one must know everything about them.
At this time, Mrs. Lu was respectfully introducing the person in front of her to the old Duchess's wife: "Madam, this is the young man named Yang Zhuqing, and the one standing next to him is his sister Xiaocaoer." Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
As soon as Mrs. Lu finished her words, Mrs. Su waved to Xiao Cao'er with a loving face and said kindly, "Oh, my good child, come here and let me take a look. I haven't seen you for a long time. Have you grown taller?"
At the same time, Mrs. Tang, who was standing by, set her eyes on the backpack behind Yuexi. She narrowed her eyes slightly, sniffed the faint fragrance in the air, and then asked with a smile: "Xiao Cao'er, what treasures do you have in your bag? Don't tell me there's nothing, I can smell the fragrance!"
Facing the questions from the old ladies, Xiao Caoer kept a sweet smile and answered them one by one. She replied calmly, "Madam Tang, I did bring some things here today. But I have given them to the elders before, and I couldn't think of any new ways to make them, so I made some cookies this time and I want you to taste them again."