Chapter 125 A hint of affection
On this day, the eldest lady Fang from Changrong Hou Mansion and the fourth young lady Zhong Meier came to Wen Mingqian's house as guests.
"Sister Wen, the jade bottle of clear dew you gave me is really useful," Zhong Meier said. "They all said that their faces are much fairer than in previous years."
"Who says it's not the case? We four girls love to go out now because our skin has improved and we are in a better mood." Yu Nong, Zhong Meier's personal maid, said with a smile, "Even those of us who serve us also follow suit. It’s all gone.”
"The fourth girl is naturally beautiful, I'm just the icing on the cake," Wen Mingqian said, "That jade bottle of clear dew is best used in summer, and it will be replaced with something else in autumn. I'm working on it, and I'll ask someone to deliver it in a few days. Go.”
"Ming Qian, it's really troublesome for you." Fang said this, but she really thought so in her heart, "You have to take care of the house every day. It's too tiring to do these things. My family My wife also said that I will definitely invite you to take a stroll in our garden someday
The last time we visited the lake we didn’t enjoy it and it was delayed for more than a month. ”
"Don't be so arrogant. It's all because we got along," Wen Mingqian said. "I was bored a few days ago and made some balm, including green bamboo, agarwood and clove."
"The smell of lilac is a bit too strong," Zhong Meier said, "I'm a little afraid of it."
"You'll know after you smell it," Wen Mingqian asked Sang Er to get those few ointments, "Maybe you'll like them."
These balms are packed in small bottles. When using, use a silver ear to pick out some, and apply it on the inside of the wrist or under the ears on both sides of the neck to keep the fragrance for a long time.
"Oh, this smells so refreshing." Fang took a bottle of Qingzhu ointment and smelled it, praising it greatly.
"This agarwood is good, it makes people feel very calm." Zhong Meier said.
"Smell this lilac one again," Wen Mingqian pushed a lavender porcelain bottle to her, "I think this ointment is quite suitable for what you are wearing today."
Zhou Meier doubtfully picked up the porcelain bottle, opened the cork and took a sniff. Her eyes suddenly lit up: "The smell of cloves is so good. It is said to be the smell of cloves, but it is different from usual ones. It doesn't irritate the nose at all. , I just feel distant and misty, with a faint feeling of sadness.”
"Yes, the fragrance of lilac is strong, but if it is in the rain, there is nothing more exciting than its floral fragrance." Wen Mingqian said, "The four girls are really like orchids. There is a poem that goes, 'Plantains don't show their lilac knots. "We are both sad in the rain. If you can smell the sadness, you know its essence."
Zhong Meier couldn't put it down for the bottle of lilac balm. She happened to be wearing a thin sweat purple gauze dress today. Because she had been using Wen Mingqian's facial oil for a long time, her skin was clear and white, and she looked noble and sweet.
"Ming Qian, my wife said yesterday that the eldest princess invites her to sit at Yuzhen Temple next year. If she gets the chance, she will speak kindly for you in front of the princess." Fang said quietly to Wen Mingqian.
The Zhong family are not fools. Although they use the facial medicine and powder made by Wen Mingqian, it is not in vain. After all, Wen Mingqian does not specialize in this, and he does not use it to make money for the family, but to earn affection.
Mrs. Changronghou was good at dancing and had a wide network of friends. Wen Mingqian was close to her, so naturally he wanted to gain more connections through her.
In previous conversations, Wen Mingqian also slightly revealed his intention, that is, he wanted to make friends with the eldest princess of the dynasty.
The eldest princess is the only surviving bloodline of the late emperor, and she is not an ordinary noble.
If he could make friends with her and win her favor, the benefits would be endless.
However, the eldest princess is very Taoist and rarely lives in a Taoist temple all year round when she is in the mansion. Therefore, it is not easy to meet her.
Mrs. Changrong Hou not only received many benefits from Wen Mingqian, but also felt that she was a really good person, so she thought of helping her in this matter. "Thank you Madam for taking the trouble." Wen Mingqian said gratefully, "It's still early, why don't you two follow me to the east courtyard to meet the old lady?"
"I was just about to say that it's time to go see the old lady and the eldest lady." Fang stood up and said, "When we came, the lady specially told us to take care of the old lady and the eldest lady."
So Wen Mingqian and his sister-in-law meandered to the old lady's room, where Webster happened to be there.
"I asked, why are there two magpies squawking in my yard this morning? It turns out that a distinguished guest has arrived! Please sit down, please sit down." Mrs. Gong smiled warmly and asked people to bring tea quickly.
"I haven't seen the old lady for a few days, so I just came over to talk to you out of curiosity." Fang said sweetly, "I was talking at home, but I can't tell you what kind of recruiting place there is in your house. I can't bear it after a few days." Come and stay.”
"That's a good match. It's better if you come more often. Just don't mind me being a long-winded old woman." Old Madam Gong said with a smile, "It's only been a few days since I last saw the Fourth Miss. She's getting more and more beautiful. What a beautiful girl." What a beautiful flower!”
Zhong Meier blushed slightly, lowered her head and said, "Old madam, please stop teasing me. I really can't afford it."
After everyone talked for a long time and had tea and snacks, the aunt and sister-in-law got up to leave.
Mrs. Gong naturally stayed and said: "You must have a meal before going. I have already asked them to prepare."
"Old lady, please don't cause trouble to them. Let's get it another day." Fang said, "Today our eldest aunt and second aunt are back, and we agreed to go back for lunch."
"Since this is the case, there is no need to force it. You must stay next time you come." Mrs. Gong said with a slight regret.
She asked the maid to help her escort the two guests out. As soon as they reached the steps, Gong Changan and Gong Yuan ran in from outside.
He quickly stopped when he saw a guest.
"Look at you two, one big and one small, you look like wild horses without a bridle!" Mrs. Gong said, "You haven't seen a guest yet."
Gong Changan and Gong Yuan quickly saluted these two people, and Fang and Zhong Meier also returned the blessing.
Gong Jingan followed him calmly.
"The eldest son and the second son are really talented people, Yushu Linfeng!" Fang is a woman and slightly older than Wen Mingqian. Naturally, she doesn't need to be shy when she meets Gong Yu'an, but instead looks her over carefully, "No wonder your aunt is always in front of us. Praise you.”
"Grandma Zhong received the award, and the young man was frightened." Although Gong Yu'an has a bold temper, he also knows how to be humble when he should be humble.
Madam Gong had originally intended for Zhong Meier to be her grandson-in-law, and she felt very happy when Mrs. Fang said that Wen Mingqian praised these two grandsons in front of others.
Although Zhong Meier lowered her head, she was also quietly sizing up Gong Jing'an and Gong Yu'an.
She had also heard that the two young masters from the Gong family were very good at academics and had outstanding looks.
Now it seems to me that this is indeed the case.