"Lin'an, don't be rude." Shen Yuyao whispered, "These are the old lady and Madam Zhang, as well as the two young ladies of the Zhang family, who were specially invited by my mother."
She was afraid that Xia Linan might be careless and offend the beauty, causing her to miss out on a good marriage opportunity. Wouldn't that be a great pity?
Xia Linan replied softly, "Son, I understand."
After saying this, he bowed respectfully to Old Madam Zhang and Madam Zhang.
Shen Yuyao then smiled broadly and turned to introduce the women of the Zhang family, "This is Xia Lin'an, the eldest son of the Xia family. And that is Xia Xiaoxian, the eldest daughter of the Xia family."
Old Madam Zhang and Madam Zhang couldn't help but smile and said, "Young Master Lin'an is truly blessed."
"Miss Xiaoxian is also very beautiful and elegant. Madam Xia is truly blessed to have such outstanding children."
Shen Yuyao smiled and said modestly, "No, no, I was a little reckless just now. I hope the two young ladies of the Zhang family don't take it personally."
"Madam Xia, it's okay! Young Master Lin'an and I have known each other for a long time."
Zhang Mingbao stood up and explained to Shen Yuyao with a smile on his face.
After saying that, he turned to Xia Linan and said, "My name is Zhang Mingbao, and Yuru is just my pen name."
She gave Xia Linan a simple and clear explanation, and then she began to look at Xia Linan carefully with her beautiful eyes without restraint.
[Wow! How come the Zhang family has two daughters? And they're twin sisters?]
[The Sansheng Book only records Zhang as the legitimate daughter of Zhang Qi. Her maiden name is not mentioned.]
[General Zhang Qi had no concubines, so the two sisters were definitely legitimate daughters! However, the book doesn't reveal which one Lin'an was going to marry.]
[This is so embarrassing. I had planned to give my mother a heads-up after reading the Three Lives Book, but I didn't expect this crappy book to trick me. Why can women only have a surname and not even a given name?]
After Xia Xiaoxian complained in her heart for a while, she raised her eyes and met Shen Yuyao's inquiring eyes. She could only shake her head helplessly, indicating that she didn't know which of the two sisters was the right match for Xia Linan!
Shen Yuyao sighed secretly in her heart.
This is really a headache. Even Xia Xiaoxian, who has always been extremely effective, has no choice.
Xia Linan awkwardly bowed and greeted the elders of the Zhang family. When he turned around and saw Zhang Mingyu again, he was suddenly struck by lightning and froze!
Zhang Mingyu was also embarrassed by Xia Linan's staring eyes, and she lowered her head even more.
She clearly looks exactly like Zhang Mingbao, and even their clothing and appearance are indistinguishable.
But when he saw her, Xia Linan felt suffocated for a moment!
Zhang Mingyu's gentleness when she lowered her head made Xia Lin'an's heart pound as if it was going to jump out of his chest.
Completely unable to restrain myself.
The scene was a bit awkward for a moment.
"Cough... cough cough." Shen Yuyao coughed a few times, and Xia Linan finally woke up as if from a dream. He murmured, "Too... to have someone look exactly like me. I thought I was seeing things."
Xia Linan hurriedly explained his abruptness.
"It's okay. I've watched these two sisters grow up, and there are times when I can't tell them apart, let alone you, young master?" Old Lady Zhang was also busy trying to resolve Xia Linan's embarrassment.
Shen Yuyao saw all of this and she knew that Xia Linan had fallen in love with Zhang Mingyu.
A wise child is better than his mother.
Shen Yuyao knew that she had just dragged him to the front hall for a blind date, and she was afraid that she would be extremely reluctant to drag him away now.
"Madam, if I remember correctly, today should be the spring outing in Kyoto City." Shen Yuyao reminded Madam Zhang softly, and her eyes also frequently indicated.
The spring party in Kyoto City is the most lively gathering in Kyoto in early spring.
Unlike other gatherings, the Spring Festival Party is mostly attended by men and women of marriageable age.
To put it simply, it is the annual open dating party for young men and women in the Great Xia Dynasty.
"Yes, yes, it's still early today, why not let the younger generation join in the fun." Old Madam Zhang was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses.
She knew that Shen Yuyao wanted to let the young people spend some time together naturally, so that if they were both in love with each other, a good marriage would naturally come to fruition.
"Okay, Lin'an, you, Xiaoxian, Xiaoyan and the two young ladies of the Zhang family can go to the spring outing." Shen Yuyao said to Xia Lin'an with a smile.
"Mother, I obey your command." Xia Lin'an bowed respectfully and turned to Xia Xiaoxian and said, "Eldest sister, I will go prepare the carriage and wait for you at the gate."
Xia Xiaoxian naturally knew what he meant, and walked up to the two Zhang sisters and said, "Zhang sisters, let's go to the spring outing together."
The two sisters readily agreed.
Kyoto's spring days are beautiful and full of infinite temptations.
The water of Shangheji River is clear and shimmering; the willows on both sides are green and the peach blossoms are pink and the plum blossoms are white.
It is also the most beautiful place in Kyoto in spring. The spring tour party is held on both sides of the most beautiful section of the river in Shangheji.
Xia Xiaoxian and a few others boarded the carriage that Xia Linan had prepared long ago. The carriage was filled with a faint fragrance, and a few plates of Luyuan's most delicious desserts were placed on the small square table.
Xia Linan, Yongan and Pingan sat in a carriage at the back and followed closely.
The most lively event of the Spring Festival Fair is the Peach Blossom Love Hunting. Every eligible man and woman participating in the fair can buy a pink peach blossom from a nearby vendor. If they see someone they like, they can give the peach blossom to them as a gift.
If the recipient accepts the peach blossom, it means that the two can exchange business cards. After returning home, the man can use the business card to ask his family to propose marriage to the woman's family.
If the recipient refuses to accept the peach blossom and instead gives a plum blossom, it means that he has no other thoughts about the giver of the flowers. After both parties smile and nod, they continue to look for their own flowers.
The Peach Blossom Search for Love is arranged on the streets on both sides of the most beautiful section of the river in Shangheji, with a magpie bridge in the middle connecting the streets on both sides.
However, when we reached the two ends of Taohuaxunyuan Street, carriages were not allowed to enter.
Xia Xiaoxian, Xia Xiaoyan and the two sisters of the Zhang family got off the carriage and walked together into Taohua Xunyuan Street.
Xia Linan and his two younger brothers followed closely behind.
The spring sunshine shines warmly on everyone.
The young men and women on the street were all dressed up, and Xia Xiaoxian and her companions looked like birds out of a cage when they got out of the car.
Especially Xia Xiaoyan, her pair of bright eyes looked around.
The entire Taohuaxunyuan street is really bustling with many vendors selling their peach and plum branches.
"Wow! The peach blossoms on that tree are so gorgeous." Xia Xiaoyan exclaimed.
Everyone followed Xia Xiaoyan's gaze and saw an unexpected figure, holding the largest and strongest peach tree branch in the venue, walking straight towards them.
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