Two hundred and sixty-three: Childhood sweethearts
The sun is shining brightly, the orioles are singing and the butterflies are dancing, and bees are flying among the colorful flowers. The scenery is picturesque and it¡¯s a good time to enjoy the scenery.
Wenwan strolled to the small pavilion on the hillside, looking at the green bushes and the clusters of colorful flowers in bloom, the smile on his face couldn't stop.
Xia Yao knew that Wen Wan especially liked walking in the garden. In fact, except in the cold winter, the garden is picturesque at other times. The late emperor had the foresight and knew that the princess liked the beautiful scenery, so he simply gave the back garden to the princess. Look, I haven't seen enough of this beautiful scenery in more than ten years.
The people below will prepare all the necessary matters. There was also a maid outside reporting back: "Princess, the Duke's wife and Princess Chun are here."
He stood up with a gentle smile.
Meier and Jiang Lin came over with their two daughters. This was also a private gathering at Wen Wan's request.
??Yixuan is wearing a pink dress today, and the decoration is simple. Minjia is wearing a green dress, and the decoration is simple. This is also because Wenwan has always liked simplicity. So Mei'er and Jiang Lin also asked their daughters to follow Jian Jian.
The two little girls saw that Wen Wan was generous and did not act restrained because Wen Wan was their future mother-in-law. Wen Wan likes this very much.
Wen Wan looked at the two little girls who were growing more and more beautiful, hugged the two children and said with a smile: "Why are you dressed so plainly? Little girls, you should dress up beautifully." Mei'er and Jiang Lin really thought about it. Well, Wen Wan likes simplicity, but she really likes to see the little girl dressed up beautifully, which makes her feel comfortable.
Meier smiled and said, "I heard you said that if you have a daughter in the future, you will dress up beautifully every day, like a little fairy."
Wen Wan nodded and sighed: "Yes. I have always wanted a daughter. When the imperial doctor diagnosed that it was twins, he especially wanted to have twins. In the end, two boys were born. It's better for you to have a son and a daughter. . "This is really a gentle regret. Although it is said that the son will have a daughter in the future. But daughters and granddaughters are different concepts.
Meier smiled and scolded: "You are satisfied. You don't know how much my father-in-law envies you for having two sons. Fortunately, Mingrui will be his son-in-law in the future, which can give him some comfort. You now Still complaining here." Meier was right. Every time Luo Shouxun sees his son doing something bad or unsatisfactory, he always thinks, why are Mingrui and Mingjin not his sons! Any one will work. These words always make Meier funny and angry.
Jiang Lin was smiling at the scene.
Wen Wan also had a smile on her face: "How could Luo Shouxun have said it so well? These two naughty children broke my heart." He said this, but the parent didn't like others to praise his son. What's more, the two sons are really worthy of praise.
After hearing this, Meier glared at Wen Wan: "Who doesn't know that the two children, especially Mingrui, are sensible and filial, and have never let you worry about it. You can't stand and talk without back pain, look at my Brother Tiger Brother Bao I'm too lazy to talk to you. Just show off." Meier despised the gentle words. Mingrui is famous for being well-behaved and sensible. And it broke my heart.
Wen Wan showed a look of helplessness! In other words, teaching one Mingrui is more tiring than teaching two Mingjins! These gentle words can only be buried deep in my heart, but I cannot say them to others. Even Bai Shinian can't say that. But Wen Wan is also pleased that Mingrui seems to have really let go since what happened last time. Now he looks much more cheerful than before, and occasionally shows a hint of childishness. Wen Wan didn't know that Xia Yao and Xia Ying were behind it. She thought it was Bai Shinian's return and the double love from her parents that made Mingrui relax. Therefore, children should be taught by their parents in order to grow up healthily.
Meier glanced at Jiang Lin and saw Jiang Lin smiling, then she said, "Wen Wan, the prince is back. I heard from the Duke that the prince's painting skills have improved to a higher level."
Wen Wan really doesn¡¯t know about this news. However, I was naturally happy to hear that Yan Qixuan's painting skills had improved again. Then he smiled and said: "That's great. If he keeps studying, he will definitely become a master in the future. Congratulations to you, Crown Princess."
Jiang Lin chuckled and said, "Before I come over, the prince asked me to thank him emphatically. I would like to thank the princess for speaking kindly to him in front of the emperor." Generally, children of the clan with titles cannot leave the capital, especially those like It is even more impossible for Yan Qixuan to be like this. Yan Qixuan himself also knew that Wen Wan had played a role in this.
Wen Wan smiled brightly: "If you want to say thank you, you have to be sincere. You can't just say it. I don't want other gifts. Let him choose a few works that he thinks are the best for me." It's too polite to say so. Not interesting. So many yearsWen Wan believed that Yan Qixuan had already given up on him. Although they didn't become husband and wife, they could still become friends.
Seeing that Wen Wan's face was as usual, Jiang Lin smiled and responded: "Okay, I will tell the princess's words to the prince when I get back." Jiang Lin was really not jealous, because there was no need to be jealous. Regardless of whether the prince has given up on it or not, Jiang Lin can be sure that Wen Wan has given up on it a long time ago. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the whole body to be filled with happiness. Just looking at it makes people envious.
When talking about Yan Qixuan, we naturally talk about Cao Song. Meier smiled and said: "This time Cao Song came back with Yan Qixuan."
Wen Wan smiled lightly and did not answer the question. Cao Song, that was so many years ago. If no one mentioned it, Wen Wan would have forgotten such a person.
Seeing that Wen Wan was not interested, Meier stopped talking. The eldest princess has been in the other courtyard and did not participate in the chaos. It can be considered a great blessing among misfortunes. However, the couple has not broken up on the surface, but they have become strangers in private.
It was getting late when Meier and Jiang Lin came over. The three women naturally talked a lot when they were together, and it seemed like it was time for lunch in the blink of an eye.
When we arrived at the main courtyard, Mingrui and Mingjin were already waiting. Wen Wan's original intention was to let Bai Shinian take a look at the two little girls. But there was something going on at the Hou Mansion in the morning, so Bai Shinian passed away. Still haven't come back yet.
After Mingrui and Mingjin saluted Jiang Lin and Meier, they stood to one side.
Meier is a mother-in-law who likes her son-in-law. The more she looks at her, the more she likes her. Jiang Lin is also very satisfied with Mingjin. Mingjin is much calmer than the last time she saw him.
Mingjin¡¯s eyes glance at Minjia from time to time. Mingjin naturally liked Minjia's appearance very much. What a beautiful sister.
Mingrui turned a blind eye to Yixuan, as if Yixuan was nothing but air. Mei'er, who watched this secretly, couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Mingrui is too cold towards his daughter.
In ancient times, men and women had different seats. Wen Wan smiled and said, "There aren't that many taboos. Let's eat together!" Although there are many etiquette rules, Mingrui and Mingjin are still children after all, and there is another layer of relationship, so there is no hindrance. If Bai Shinian were here, we wouldn't be able to share the table.
While eating, Mingrui still kept his eyes straight. Mingjin didn't dare to act recklessly because of Bai Shinian's strict teachings in the past six months. Apart from taking another look at the beautiful sister, I didn't dare to say anything.
It will be unknown to eat, and it is impossible for guests to speak. This meal was spent very quietly.
After finishing the meal, she said to Mingrui with a gentle smile: "You brothers, take Yixuan and Minjia for a walk in the yard to eat." The so-called walk cannot be done with the sun so big outside. Wenwan wants to give them a chance to speak.
Mei'er and Jiang Lin didn't object either. Wen Wan said that nothing could happen in the yard, that is, in this big yard. Although the rules outside are strict, everyone knows how to work around them.
Wenwan waited for the children to leave and said with a smile: "Don't say I don't know the rules. It's better to let the children get familiar with each other. Once they are familiar with each other, they can communicate more, and that will be good in the future." From now on, naturally it means after getting married. The relationship between childhood sweethearts is still very strong. Of course, the premise is that the other person doesn't hate each other, but likes each other.
Meier smiled and said, "If you didn't agree, I would have refused just now." He was worried that Mingrui was cold to Yixuan, so it would be good to give them a chance to talk now. Let¡¯s also see what Mingrui¡¯s attitude is.
Wen Wan was talking to Mei Er and Jiang Lin when she saw Qiu Han walking up and saying, "Princess, the Marquis is back."
After hearing this, Wen Wan hurriedly asked: "I'm afraid I won't have any lunch when I come back now. Let them prepare the following lunch." After saying that, she followed Meier and Jiang Lin and said a few words before leaving the room.
Wen Wan saw beads of sweat forming on Bai Shinian's forehead, and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat: "Have everything been done?" Wen Wan thought that everything had been done.
Bai Shinian shook his head: "No. I have to go later."
Wen Wan looked at the big sun outside and complained: "You are right too. With such a big sun, don't come back until you are done with your work. It's not too late to come back after the matter is settled." With such a big sun, it's hard to come back and leave. It's been almost an hour. it's too hot.
Bai Shinian smiled and said, "Didn't you say you would let me see my future daughter-in-law? I promised you and I can't break my promise." In fact, Wen Wan was really overthinking it. The sun in the border town is much stronger than the sun here. Besides, it¡¯s nothing for men to show off. He is not gentle and is afraid that if he gets too much sun, he will get tanned and lose his beauty.
She smiled softly: "You can see later."
When Yixuan and Minjia came over to give Bai Shinian a gift. Bai Shinian knew who was who at a glance. This child Minjia is really beautiful.
After the child was born, Bai Shiqiang said in a loud voice: "She looks really good." She was a beauty at a young age, and she will definitely be a beauty when she grows up. He also learned the rules well and was polite and generous. Well, he doesn't look as unreliable as Yan Qixuan.
Wen Wan chuckled and said: "This can be fake. It's an advantage for our Mingjin." Such a beautiful child is lucky to have the surname Yan. If it hadn't been decided by their family, I might have married into the royal family.
Bai Shinian glanced at Wen Wan: "I'm still not sure who will get the advantage!" If Wen Wan hadn't agreed, he wouldn't have been willing. It doesn't matter if you are beautiful, there are many beautiful girls in the world. It's not just this one.
When Wen Wan saw this, she said, "Are you still jealous?" She thought back then it was like a broken jealous jar. I still think about it till now.
Bai Shinian laughed and said, "He was the one who married his daughter. It's not me who married my daughter. Why should I be jealous? If mine was a daughter, then I would firmly oppose it." After marrying into such an unreliable family, He didn't want to.
Wen Wan did not respond to such hypothetical questions.
At this time, Luo Shouxun, Yan Qixuan, and Cao Song were drinking together! Luo Shouxun sighed when he looked at Yan Qixuan, who was exuding a scholarly air and looked like a Confucian scholar. I thought that Yan Qixuan was just a loser back then, but I didn't expect that he would become a slightly famous painter now. Also, Cao Song has also become a painter, and both of them are now heading towards becoming great painters.
However, according to Luo Shouxun, walking around is basically living in the open air, which is very hard. So the words are somewhat persuasive. After all, he is going to be a grandfather, so how can he go out every day?
Most people think that it is not a good thing for a prince of a prince to live outside in the open. But Yan Qixuan is very happy to do this. Walking among the mountains and rivers, looking at the picturesque Daqi mountains and rivers, he felt that his trip to this world was not in vain.
The same goes for Cao Song. It is not a pity for him to be able to place his love among the mountains and rivers and move closer to his dream step by step. As for other messy things, you can completely ignore them.
Drinking one cup after another, until the end, Yan Qixuan got drunk and told the truth: "Back then, Wen Wan said that her biggest dream was to see all the beautiful scenery in the world and eat all the delicious snacks. Wen Wan couldn't do that on her own. , I did it for him. There are so many beautiful places in Daqi, it may take me a lifetime to see them all.¡±
After hearing this, Luo Shouxun said nothing.
Cao Song laughed after hearing this and said: "Don't listen to his drunken nonsense. He likes it himself. If he doesn't like it, even if this is Princess Wenwan's dream, he won't be able to persist."
Luo Shouxun asked carefully: "When you come back this time, won't you visit the eldest princess?" Speaking of which, Cao Song was considered lucky. At least the emperor said nothing when the couple separated. If the emperor had said that he had not treated the eldest princess well, he would not have been so comfortable.
Cao Song shook his head: "Let her go!" He had heard of the eldest princess raising her face and so on. If you were young, you would definitely feel uncomfortable. Now, he has long been bearish.
Luo Shouxun felt inexplicable as he looked at Cao Song, who was becoming more and more indifferent. Cao Song is becoming more and more like Song Luoyang. And Yan Qixuan is also approaching, and he doesn't know whether it is good or bad.
Cao Song seemed to know what Luo Shouxun was thinking: "Sometimes fame, fortune, and fame are things that tie people down and make them unable to escape. I live a comfortable life now. You don't have to feel sorry for me." After a pause, he said, "Actually, I envy Princess Wen Wan very much. I don't envy him for his high position, but I envy her for being able to take Song Luoyang as her teacher when she was young. "
Luo Shouxun also nodded. Wen Wan learned many things from Song Luoyang. It can be said that Song Luoyang also deserves a lot of credit for Wen Wan's success today.
After Wen Wan sent Mei'er and Min Jia away, Xia Ying said with a smile: "Princess, Min Jia has inherited all the advantages of Yan Qixuan and Jiang Lin. Today I look at Ming Jin from time to time. Here's Minjia!" Bai Shinian looked quite satisfied.
Xia Yao also smiled: "This kid, I'm really worried about him!"
Wen Wan smiled and shook his head. There is nothing you can do about it, try to correct it!
Luo Shouxun returned home and talked about this matter with Meier: "I didn't expect that Yan Qixuan was wandering around to fulfill Wen Wan's dream." Luo Shouxun was very emotional. He thought the matter was over long ago.
Mei'er looked at Luo Shouxun's moved expression and couldn't help but laugh and said: "Maybe I had this idea at first. But if he really wants to do it, he has to like it. Besides, what do you have to sigh about? Wen Wan did it for Yan Qixuan Isn't there too much? I'd say it's a good thing Wen Wan didn't marry Yan Qixuan, otherwise Wen Wan wouldn't be as happy as she is now. "Yan Qixuan doesn't know how to care about her.Be considerate. Compared with Shenwuhou, there is no comparison at all.
Luo Shouxun shut up. There is really no comparison between Yan Qixuan and Bai Shinian.
Meier actually talked about what happened today. After finishing speaking, he worriedly said: "Ming Rui is good, but his temper is a bit cold. What will we do in the future?"
Luo Shouxun thought that Mei'er was completely worrying: "You really have nothing to think about. What does this nine-year-old child know? Mingjin is also a child who likes to look at beautiful little girls. The two have known each other since they were young, and they are gentle and kind. After letting them get along, he accepted it without rejecting it. ¡°Men and women think differently. Luo Shouxun thinks that Mingrui can talk to Yixuan and has such a good attitude when he knows that she is his fianc¨¦e, and he already agrees.
Meier is still a little worried. A mother naturally hopes that her daughter will get well. After struggling for a long time, I finally swallowed the matter back. No matter how close she is to Wen Wan, Mingrui is Wen Wan's son, and a mother will definitely prefer her son. It would be bad if Wen Wan was made to think that Yixuan was dissatisfied with Mingrui by making such a request now.
On the other side, Jiang Lin was also worried about Mingjin. It's a good thing that Mingjin is passionate about his daughter, but this is too much. It¡¯s better to let them have less contact in the future. Well, it¡¯s better not to take your daughter to the princess¡¯ mansion. It would be bad to avoid causing any trouble.
¡° If Wen Wan knew what the two mothers were thinking, she would have to sigh. As a mother, you always have endless worries!
Within two days, the emperor sent three children. They are carefully selected. It is said that their qualifications are all first-rate and each has its own advantages.
Wenwan took an assessment and found that they were all very good, but none of them met all of Wenwan¡¯s requirements. He said to the person coming: "No." It is useless to do good abacus and do quick mental arithmetic. To be his successor, one must have business talent and a far-sighted vision. Well, these are secondary and can be taught. What Wenwan wants is someone who is born to do business. But this kind of talent is hard to come by.
The visitor was a little disappointed, but he still took the three children back. But soon, Qiu Han came over and said, "Princess, something is wrong. One of the children actually knows the eldest young master."
Wen Wan put down the tea cup in her hand: "Hey, do you know Mingrui? Such a coincidence? Bring me here and ask, what's going on?"
It was a coincidence that Mingrui met him when he went to Haikou last year. The same child screamed when he saw Mingrui. He smiled gently but said nothing.
Mingrui said first: "Mom, this person is good. If possible, I hope you can keep him."
Wenwan waved everyone away and waited until there were only two people left. Wen Wan revealed the child's identity: "He cannot inherit his mother's legacy." This child is very smart. But intelligence alone is not enough.
Mingrui shook his head: "Mom, I want you to give him to me." Mingrui looked at this young man named Shen Bucong and thought he could be kept by his side for training. Once cultivated, it can become an arm. Mingrui believed in his own vision.
¡°You have so much confidence in him?¡± She smiled softly and said.
Mingrui nodded.
Wen Wan thought for a while and then said: "In this case, I will go and talk to your uncle the emperor. If he agrees, I will give it to you. If he doesn't agree, forget it. If you need any talents, I will help you find them."
With such a trivial matter, the emperor naturally agreed: "This boy has a sharp eye. He can tell at a glance that he is a talent. He has already known how to get along with him."
Wen Wan's heart skipped a beat: "What is talent but not talent? Shen Bucong's intelligence is intelligence, but the intelligence is exposed. A truly smart person should understand that low-key is the king." Wen Wan has always believed that low-key is the king.
The emperor smiled and said: "You think everyone is you. You don't pay attention to it, no matter how carefully you choose, it will be."
Wen Wan thought for a while and then said: "Uncle Emperor, my suggestion is that you pay attention to the heirs of wealthy businessmen. They have learned how to do business long ago. Therefore, the probability of selecting the right candidate is greater."
The emperor thought for a while and nodded: "Okay."
When going back, Wen Wan mentioned this matter to Bai Shinian: "I don't know what Mingrui values ????in this boy." Thinking about what the emperor said about recruiting talents, Wen Wan regretted saying this. It seems that Mingrui should take his time in the future. Don't make the emperor's uncle look at him all the time.
Bai Shinian said: "I have also met this child, and he is indeed good. Once he is well trained, he can be his right-hand man in the future. With this life-saving grace, he will be loyal to Mingrui in the future."
Wen Wan shook her head: "I was negligent this time. I can't follow him anymore. What kind of talent is there? There is no shortage of such a person. It has happened this time. It will never happen next time."
Bai Shinian doesn't know why Wen Wan is so taboo. Isn't it just a child, so nervous? Bai Shinian thinks Wen Wan really thinks too much.
Wen Wan didn¡¯t know how to tell Bai Shinian. Mingrui is such an outstanding child and he is so ambitious. If he was born into a grassroots family, it would be fine. He was born in their family.
The most taboo thing about being an emperor is that his subordinates are too ambitious and will be disobedient in the future. If so, Wen Wan is very worried. This concern is not groundless. As the saying goes, don¡¯t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality. It seems that Mingrui needs to restrain himself. Well, my son is too good, which is also a big worry. (To be continued.