Everyone returned to Happy Academy, and Jingqiu solemnly apologized to the other seven people. While apologizing, she cried sadly, her pear blossoms covered with rain, which was very endearing. Jingqiu was actually struggling in her heart, wanting to follow Wen Wan and tell the truth. But in the end, he still couldn't make up his mind to tell the truth to Wen Wan. Wen Wan shouldn't have guessed it, so she was just taking a chance.
Everyone tried to persuade her, but Yiyi stepped forward and said, "It's none of your business. Don't be like this. We can all understand. It's not easy for you in that home. Don't be sad."
Wen Wan was a little disappointed. If it was just forced by circumstances and we could use everyone's strength to protect ourselves, Wen Wan thought it would be okay. She herself often used the name of the emperor's grandfather and used the influence of her grandfather and several uncles to protect herself. Wen Wan felt that this was normal. There is nothing wrong with a person using someone else's name to protect himself when he cannot protect himself. But if she is using others to protect herself, and the person she is using is someone who sincerely treats her, she will feel a little uncomfortable. Liu Qian in her previous life also used her sincerity to hurt herself severely.
Although the first impression Jingqiu made on her was not very good, we all studied together for more than three months. After getting along for a long time, we naturally developed a friendship. I didn¡¯t expect that she could make fun of so many people¡¯s reputations. It is better not to get close to such people. Of course, Wen Wan didn't intend to ask her to quit. After all, there was no easy excuse for the other six. Everyone was studying together happily, but it was treated as an accident. If you knew the truth, you would definitely be sad. Wen Wan knows several people except herself. The other six girls have hearts as pure as white paper. She didn't want to ruin this beauty. and. She also needs to stay with such wonderful people so that she can become pure.
"Wenwan, what's wrong with you?" Jingqiu called out with a guilty conscience. He smiled gently and shook his head. Ruyu and Meier looked at the disappointment in Wenwan's eyes, their hearts shrank, and then they lowered their eyes.
Although this matter has passed. But Wenwan doesn't allow anyone to take anything out again. And tell them to take care of their own things. Stop taking other people's things, not even poems. If there is another accident. Regardless of whether it is intentional or not, please leave Happy Academy.
Jingqiu felt that this rule was aimed at her, and her head buzzed at that time. Looking at Wen Wan, she really thought that Wen Wan already knew the truth of the matter, and almost wanted to ask Wen Wan to explain it in private. But in the end. Still didn't say it. Because she saw that Wen Wan's eyes were calm, without sarcasm or ridicule. Just as peaceful as before. She was so ashamed that she couldn't speak. Force yourself to selectively forget this matter.
This matter has passed like this. After that, daily life went on as usual, with no difference. Jingqiu¡¯s tangled heart. Feeling a little better.
"Wen Wan, I told my mother. She said she wanted to move my brother to your Mingyue Villa to recuperate for a few months. Come back after midsummer. The food there is too expensive. Can you give me a discount? ." Yutong held Wen Wan's hand and said flatteringly.
"The princess said that she can give you a 20% discount." Xia Yu said hurriedly. Yutong thanked him happily. She knew that the consumption at Mingyue Villa was very high, and discount cards were even harder to find.
As soon as Yutong got home, he told his mother the good news. Mrs. Fang relaxed her brows, hoping that Princess Wenwan's method would be effective. I hurriedly went to my son's room and told my son the news. Seeing the frail appearance of his sixteen-year-old second son, my heart felt like a knife cutting into my heart.
Mrs. Fang told her son what she meant. Second Young Master Fang was very happy to hear this. In all his life, he has never traveled far. Moreover, let¡¯s go to the illustrious Mingyue Villa.
"Brother. This is what I finally asked the princess for. You must take good care of your body and be refreshed when you come back. You will live up to the hard work of my mother and me." Yutong smiled. Talking. Young Master Fang showed a rare smile.
A few days passed. When it was ready, he asked his husband Mr. Fang to deliver it in person. When they arrived at Mingyue Villa, they handed them name stickers and someone came to guide them to the right. The houses are all built on mountains, and even if someone had to lift them, it would be very bumpy, and it took a long time to get there.
When they arrived at their destination, Second Young Master Fang¡¯s forehead was covered in sweat when he came out. But looking at the lush scenery everywhere, my mood suddenly improved. Showing a very pleasant smile.
Originally, Mr. Fang did not agree to send his son to Mingyue Villa. Firstly, the cost of Mingyue Villa was too high, with a minimum consumption of fifty taels a day. Secondly, after taking so many medicines and spending so much money, his physical weakness could not be cured. Symptoms, what¡¯s the use of running here. But Mrs. Fang begged him for a long time, and she also hoped that her son would get well, otherwise she would feel uncomfortable every time she saw him sick. Now that I see my son so happy, I feel that maybe it is really useful.?Uncertain.
The weather at the end of June is the hottest. But I heard that all the lotus flowers in Jingxiu Garden are in full bloom, and they are very beautiful. Those scholars are nostalgic, and many painters even want to paint the beauty of lotus flowers at night, just to wait for the shyness when the lotus flowers are in full bloom at dawn. Sit on the edge of the lake all night, watching quietly and waiting.
"You want to go to Jingxiu Garden to enjoy the lotus? Okay, I've been there. Whenever the lotus is in full bloom, it's so beautiful. Big ones, small ones, red ones, white ones, pink ones. If only there were a few more In a small boat, we can go boating in the lake and pick lotus flowers. Wouldn't it be more interesting?" Yutong's eyes lit up after hearing this.
Wen Wan shook her head. If the boat went down, a lot of people would definitely die. For viewers, this is truly a pity.
"Wen Wan, why can't you get off the boat? I also think Yu Tong's proposal is very good, why don't you agree?" Yiyi was also a little moved. Yuxiu also thinks it is an excellent idea.
"Now is the time when the lotus flowers are in full bloom. If a few small boats go down, how many lotus flowers will die. Wouldn't it be a pity to let people who come to watch it later see it, and I don't agree with it. And I also heard that there now, There are many students and even painters watching there day and night. If we only want to have fun in one room, we will ruin this beautiful scenery and let people behind us not see it. I feel bad." Ru Yu was the first to object. Meier nodded in agreement, and Zhenzhen also nodded in agreement.
"I listen to everyone." Jingqiu maintained his usual silence. Neither support nor oppose anyone. To be honest, the girls here don't really like her temperament. If something happens at home, it doesn't happen every day. If you are depressed every day and can't solve it, everyone who is with you will be in a bad mood. good. To put it harshly, it sounds like everyone is in debt to you. This way, the words he speaks often make others feel uncomfortable. Like now, you can actually support whomever you want. No problem. No one will take it seriously, but you just listen to everyone. What does this mean? What does it mean to listen to everyone, which everyone? But seeing her standing there quietly with her small mouth pursed, everyone was speechless.
Wenwan treats her like air. She smiled and made a few strokes, "The princess said, wait until September, the lotus will have withered by then. Then I invite you to go to the lake to pick lotus pods. Everyone go to the lake. You can make cakes after picking lotus seeds, and you can also eat them in the lake." Wouldn¡¯t it be more enjoyable to go boating in the lake? Do you think this is true?¡±
"Okay. Okay, okay. This is a good idea. The lotus flowers will have withered by then. It won't ruin the scenery. Well, it's a good idea. Wen Wan, but as promised, we must fulfill it when the time comes. I look forward to that day coming soon. "Yutong and Yuxiu clapped and applauded.
Everyone was also talking about what they should bring to enjoy the lotus tomorrow. That's called a hot day.
In order to enjoy the lotus tomorrow, Wen Wan has already sent someone to give instructions, and the door will be closed tomorrow. The master wants to invite someone to enjoy the lotus and rest for a day. Not open to the public. That's the benefit of being a host.
On the second day, everyone gathered in Jingxiu Garden after breakfast. As expected, Wen Wan was the last to arrive. by the time. Seven girls were already waiting at the gate. The director did not speak Wenwan. The concierge was unwilling to let them in.
"Oh, it's so beautiful. Wen Wan, why don't you live in a house like this? If you live here, it won't be like living in a painting. Compared with this place, your house will become like a bird cage. That's good If you can't live in the courtyard, why should you live there?" Yiyi asked strangely. It's really beautiful here, as beautiful as the garden. She really couldn't understand why Wen Wan didn't live here.
She smiled gently and did not explain. This place belongs to others, not hers. Although her house is only as big as a bird cage, those are her hands. A home she decorated with her own hands. The meaning is different, no matter how good the house is, it will never be changed.
"Yes, why, Wen Wan?" Yutong and Yiyi have always been of the same spirit, just like one-piece dolls.
Ru Yu smiled and said, "If Wen Wan stays here, this place will not be open to the outside world. The celebrities and students in the capital will lose a good place to visit."
Mei'er can see through the nature of Wen Wan's inner businessman. "She doesn't want to live here. She thinks that living here will cost more every year. It's great now. People who come here to visit and have money can pay for it every year." Sixty taels of silver; if you don't have money, you owe it first, and you can make up for it later. She doesn't have to pay to keep this garden full of flowers and plants. If she lives here, she will have to spend thousands of taels of silver every year. silver."
Zhenzhen pushed her hard from the side, "Why do you keep joking about Wenwan's love for money? After all, Wenwan is not making money from the garden. In this way, everyone spends less, but it does provide one more place to play. Not very good. ?"
Yuxiu smiled and said, "Mei'er is just talking."??No other meaning. "So, eight people are divided into many factions! Haha, of course it's just when they are arguing, each taking different angles, which is more interesting.
When everyone walked into the edge of the lotus pond, the first thing they saw was the endless lotus leaves, like a green ocean. Some lotus leaves only have a little tender tip, which is so cute; some have grown to be as big as the palm of your hand, and sway with the breeze, standing tall; some have grown into "big jade plates", full of vitality exuberant. The lotus leaves are crowded together, as if they are a group of brothers and sisters, connected heart to heart and intimate. At this time, a gust of wind blew, and the "green ocean" was undulating in an instant, and the lotus leaves were tumbling one after another, which was extremely beautiful. The wind stopped and the "green ocean" calmed down again. The water drops on the leaves are rolling, crystal clear, like beautiful pearls.
The lotuses in the lake are also in various shapes. There are pink, white and red in the lake. The colors are different, but they are as pure as crystal. Some of the lotus flowers in the drinking water only have a green and white bud, shy and ready to bloom; some are only half-opened. Some petals are scattered, while others are clustered around the stamens, like a beauty with undressed clothes; those that are fully opened are like girls in colorful dresses dancing gracefully, and some have all their petals fallen off, revealing the green color. Small green lotus pods. These lotus pods will be ready to be picked and eaten in another month. Of course, I mean, we probably won¡¯t pick them until after the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"It's so beautiful. More beautiful than any time we came to see it before." Ruyu also said in admiration. Everyone praised it one after another.
"It's not in vain that I got up early in the morning. Haha, it's worth it, it's worth it. If there is a boat, I will get into it and have fun. It will be unforgettable in my life." Yiyi said with a smile.
"The lotus is not only beautiful. It is also very useful. Its leaves can be used to make tea and make traditional Chinese medicine. The lotus root can be eaten, and the lotus seeds are the best food to cool down and relieve the heat in summer. In short, the whole body is a treasure." Xia Ying smiled beside her. Really gentle words to paraphrase. What Wen Wan sees is mostly the food value.
"Well, I will pick lotus leaves later and make lotus leaf pearl porridge. I also want to make lotus leaf pork ribs soup." Zhenzhen also agreed.
"Well, I'll do whatever I can do anyway. Let's have a feast today." Ruyu also joked. Everyone praised him one after another.
"Everyone comes here to see the beauty of the lotus, enjoy the bursts of fragrance emitted in the scorching heat, and bring a little bit of coolness. They praise her noble character of rising out of the mud without being stained, and washing the clean ripples without being evil. You'd better do it. When I saw it, I thought about how to eat it and use it. It must be practical. You are the only one in the world." Meier couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha, it's a good thing to be able to eat. If Wen Wan hadn't been able to eat, how could we have such a great taste. Don't you think so?" He said reluctantly. Ruyu quickly interrupted. Looking at Wen Wan again, Wen Wan was not angry at all, she was still smiling. Only then did I feel relieved.
"Everyone, look, it's really beautiful. Look, there are so many butterflies flying over. Look" Yuxiu shouted loudly, and everyone looked up.
In the lotus pond, a group of butterflies flew over from a distance. Maybe it's the fresh and elegant fragrance of lotus flowers that attracts flowers and butterflies. Flying and playing in the lotus pond. And the naughty dragonfly flapped its wings and flew from one flower to another, playing happily with the lotus. Those who watch it on the shore find it pleasing to the eye.
??The green lotus grows in the secluded spring, and the morning sun is bright and fresh. Autumn flowers emerge from the green water, and dense leaves gather green smoke. The beauty and pink are peerless, who can pass on the fragrance? Sitting and watching the flying frost, this red and fragrant year has withered, and the roots have not been harvested. I would like to hold it by the flower pool.
While everyone was watching, they heard a pleasant voice echoing in everyone's ears. When I turned around, I saw that it was Mei'er who was reading poetry. What I am reading is the lotus poem written by Li Bai.
"Haha, luckily I brought a drawing board. I can draw this beautiful scene." Seeing her like this, Meier said with a smile.
Ru Yu, Zhen Zhen, Mei Er, and Yu Xiu all took out drawing boards from the luggage they brought with them and were drawing with their heads down. The other three followed Wen Wan out to choose their favorite dishes.
At noon, it¡¯s not just a feast of lotus flowers. Lotus leaf beggar's chicken, lotus seed porridge, lotus seed soup, lotus root slices and pork ribs
"Well, this chicken is so delicious, so delicious. I have never eaten such delicious chicken. Wen Wan, please teach us how to make it. We can cook it and eat it every day when we go back." Yiyi asked after eating.
Wen Wan smiled and shook her head, "The princess said, this is Mingyue Villa's signature dish. She can't give it to you. If she gives it to you, and the secret is leaked, the princess will compensate the other three palaces each with five thousand taels of silver. So, unless Who of you can guarantee not to leak secrets?"
Among the seven people, no one dared to say a word. But no one can guarantee this. Forget it, I¡¯ll do it later??, just go to her house and eat.
"Well, when I come next time, I can pick lotus pods. Haha, it's so good" When we left, everyone was still not satisfied!
And Wen Wan invited everyone back twice in succession. As the mother of several girls, she could naturally pretend not to know that Wen Wan and the girls were invited back.
"Princess, the Hai family has posted a message. Please go to the banquet tomorrow." Wen Wan took the message, thinking that she must have invited everyone twice. At this moment, the adults in the sisters' families began to take turns asking them to invite them as well. Please come back. At the same time, it also allows everyone to get familiar with their own homes and have fun together. I accepted the invitation and said I would attend the appointment on time.
Went out at summer time. The princess has not received invitations from the family for more than half a year. Unexpectedly, exceptions were made for a few girls. Of course, this is just a relationship between a few girls and has nothing to do with their families.
The second day. Wenwan went to Haijia. The Hai family has been a scholarly family for more than a hundred years. Just give in to the Su family. The Hai family has a rigorous family tradition and is very strict with the most demanding members of the family. Therefore, it has always enjoyed a high reputation in Da Qi Dynasty. The man has been a prime minister, a university student, a second-rank official, and the list below is innumerable. As for women, the Hai family has produced one queen, two noble concubines, and three concubines. They are all people with both ability and political integrity.
Haijia
This was the first time Wen Wan went to the Hai family. When she entered the big courtyard, she saw the servant girl waiting aside. Wenwan got off the carriage and got into the sedan. The decoration of the sedan chair is very elegant, and it is in perfect harmony with the scenery here. Open the curtain, and look at the decoration in the center of the outer courtyard. It can be said that it is elegant and smart. There are no expensive decorative objects here. There are no rockeries, no small bridges and flowing water. Instead, there are rows of official script written by people. The walls are covered with various fonts written by famous people. There are also calligraphy and paintings painted on the walls. Looking at it makes people feel indescribably peaceful.
Wen Wan looked at it and was filled with admiration. The decoration here is not expensive, but it makes people feel very comfortable. It is worthy of being a home with a century-old scholarly family.
After walking through the inner courtyard, we arrived at the inner courtyard. You can even see the chessboard placed on the stone table.
The maid looked at the two and three, but she didn¡¯t make any sound, she was all behaved. When they saw the sedan chair passing by, they all put down what they were doing and stood there respectfully, waiting for the sedan chair to pass by. Very polite. Wen Wan praised, no wonder the Hai family is said to be a truly scholarly family. The rigorous management of the family is indeed well-deserved.
Arriving at the main room in the inner courtyard, Mrs. Hai welcomed her out. Wen Wan looked at it and smiled, Yiyi, Meier, Yutong, Zhenzhen, and Yuxiu all came. The only difference is myself. Jingqiu said she had something to do at home and didn't come.
"Wenwan, it's like this. At the Zhuangzi, Xiaojing brought a few baskets of crabs. I just want you to come and have a taste. By the way, let's have fun. Last time we were together, when I came back and told my mother, my mother said "It would be nice to have more fun!" Ruyu blushed and was very happy.
"That is, young girls, if you don't play now, you will get married later. How can you live such a comfortable life. I have already ordered you to go down. If you need something, I will tell the concierge. You girls are having fun. If you want to play, I have to be happy." Mrs. Hai chatted with everyone for a while. Knowing that she was here, everyone was not having fun, so she said a few polite words and went out.
"Miss Ruyu, the princess wants to ask you, can you have wine? Crabs will taste particularly good when paired with wine. Also, are there any of you here who are allergic to crabs? If you want to have it, can you eat it?" Xia Ying was busy. Said with a smile. Everyone shook their heads, saying that they had all eaten crabs before and there was no problem.
"Then, where can I get the wine?" Yiyi heard that crabs taste particularly good when paired with wine, and she couldn't help it.
"Baoyun, go and ask mother if there is any wine at home?" Ruyu was also very interested after hearing this. That being said, of course everyone is going to have some drinks while staying.
"Look, is this bracelet of mine beautiful? My aunt gave it to me, look." Yutong immediately showed off her latest jewelry. A fine jade bracelet.
"The color of your jade bracelet is rich and pure, and the color is evenly distributed with tiny impurities. It is of the highest quality." Wen Wan immediately commented. Xia Ying lowered his head and snickered.
"Then, how much money is it worth?" Yutong immediately asked. Wen Wan shook her head, indicating that she didn't understand the market.
¡°What about my hollow peony ring?¡± Yiyi immediately joined in the fun.
"Weigh this gold ring of yours, and you will know how much silver it is worth." Zhenzhen joined in the fun and answered with a smile.
"Okay, don't always comment on your jewelry. Really, there is nothing new. If you want to see good things, you still have to go to Wen Wan. I heard that the emperor, the empress in the palace, and several princes' palaces all give A gentle gift"Precious jewelry" Yuxiu chuckled.
Several girls all glanced at Wen Wan. Wen Wan immediately shook her head, and Xia Ying quickly continued, "The princess said that it is all rumors and there is no such thing. When it comes to jewelry, there are quite a few sets of jewelry, but they are all left to the princess by Her Highness the Princess."
"I'm talking about Yutong, can you stop showing off your jewelry all the time in the future? Really, I think you are more gentle and money-obsessed than anything else." Meier took advantage of the situation and said a few words. Yes, a few people started to quarrel.
"Miss, madam said, there is half a jar of wine left at the master's place. I will bring it to you later." Bao Yun couldn't help but laugh when he saw a few girls making trouble there again.
When the message came over there, the crabs were almost ready. They all went out. Sure enough, there were huge and fat crabs, orange and yellow, with a delicious fragrance.
Everyone sat there neatly, and the maid shared crabs for everyone: "Ms. Xie from the kitchen said, these are cooked first, let the ladies eat them first. Wait a while and then bring the cooked ones up. If they are cold, the taste will be gone." It¡¯s so delicious when it comes out¡±
Wen Wan couldn¡¯t wait to open it, took the crab meat, stuffed it into her mouth, picked out the crab roe, and drank two sips of wine. It was really a great enjoyment in life!
"Ah, it really feels different! It tastes much better than eating crab alone before." Yiyi shouted loudly. Several people nodded in agreement.
"Wen Wan is the best at eating. If we follow him, we will be lucky." Ru Yu said with a smile. While eating here, a few more plates and pastries were served over there. Wen Wan ate and drank happily. I ate seven or eight large crabs and drank five glasses of wine.
"Wen Wan, but you can't drink anymore. If you drink any more, you will get drunk." Ru Yu watched Wen Wan drink five or six cups of wine, her face flushed, and she was busy trying not to let the maid fall over.
"Well, I won't drink it if I don't want to. This wine doesn't taste pure, and it's a little too bad to go with it." Wen Wan muttered and opened her mouth, but no one except those close to her guessed that she was What does that mean.
"Haha, Wen Wan, this is already the most authentic wine. If you still think it's not pure, then there's nothing you can do." Ru Yu chuckled.
"Oh" he said gently, and took another piece of pastry. His stomach couldn't hold it anymore, so he put it down. After eating, everyone went to the yard to admire the begonias, which were very beautiful. Wen Wan was already a little drunk now. Looking at the beautiful begonias, she walked over and picked a few. Xia Ying wanted to stop him, but Ru Yu also stopped him. Wenwan picked a few flowers and distributed them to everyone one by one. He stuffed a begonia flower into his mouth, petals by petals, and muttered to himself, "It's so sweet and delicious."
Several other people were snickering, but Ruyu looked as usual and took a piece of it and started chewing it. After a while, they praised, "Well, it's not bad, very sweet." Several people were surprised and tasted it one by one. It was really sweet.
"I didn't lie to you, I told you it was sweet." Wen Wan tilted her head proudly and gestured proudly.
"Wen Wan, why don't you write a crabapple poem for us to read. In this way, it will taste sweeter to us," Yiyi tempted. It was rare for everyone to see Wen Wan look so cute and innocent, and they were extremely happy. Naturally, they tried their best to tease Wen Wan. (To be continued)