Chapter 326 Dragon Boat Festival (Part 2)

Grandma Lin Dajiong laughed when she saw them: "These two look like real sisters."

Eleventh Lady laughed and said, "We live next door to each other, but I didn't expect that they have a connection."

"Who said it wasn't!" Grandma Lin Dajiong responded with a smile, and went to Mrs. Lin with Shiyi Niang and Zhen Jie'er.

Mrs. Lin was wearing an amber plain silk jacket and was waiting in the hall. When she saw the two men coming in, she greeted them with a smile.

Eleventh Lady hurriedly took Zhen Jie'er to kneel and salute Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin took Shiyi Niang's hand and said, "You are a rare visitor." She looked at Zhen Jie'er and said, "It's only been two months since I last saw you. You seem to have grown taller!"

Sister Zhen blushed slightly.

Mrs. Lin has moved into the inner room with Eleventh Lady.

Everyone sat down according to their place of honor. The maid brought tea and snacks, and Eleventh Lady brought a few handkerchiefs. Madam Lin asked about the Madam's condition and then served tea: "Come for lunch later."

Eleventh Lady respectfully responded, "Let's go," and took Zhen Jie'er to Lin Dajiong's grandmother's place.

Lin Dajiong's grandmother brought some Mingqian Longjing tea to entertain Shiyi Niang.

Eleventh Lady was drinking tea and talking to Grandma Lin Dajiong about the gift from Hui Jie'er: "...I've only heard that Hui Jie'er is good at calligraphy and painting, but I didn't expect that she could also make Sichuan fans. The few flat fans she gave to our Zhen Jie'er are probably just tributes. Especially the picture of the lily of the valley on a moonlit night. Not only is the idea new, but it also depicts lily of the valley flowers blooming in the middle of the night. If you don't observe carefully, you can't draw such a fan by imagination." As she said this, she looked at Hui Jie'er with a smile, "You are really thoughtful!"

Hui Jie'er is the darling of the family, so she does things without scruples, unlike Zhen Jie'er, who can be ruined by the slightest disturbance. She originally encouraged Zhen Jie'er and Hui Jie'er to hang out more, hoping that Zhen Jie'er would have a playmate of the right age.

What she feared the most was that both of them were ignorant and did something inappropriate unintentionally, and were deliberately and unintentionally used by others to ruin their reputations...

Thinking of this, Shiyi Niang looked at Hui Jie'er with a bit of scrutiny.

Grandma Lin Dajiong listened to Shiyi Niang praising her daughter and said modestly, "She just likes to mess around."

But Hui Jie'er felt guilty.

Under Eleventh Lady's gaze, her face suddenly turned red.

Sister Zhen thought that Sister Hui was embarrassed, so she looked at her with a smile, and her expression showed a hint of pride.

Eleventh Lady understood. She remained calm and said to Lin Dajiong's grandmother with a smile: "I came here today because I have something to ask Hui Jie'er."

Grandma Lin Dajiong was quite surprised and asked, "I wonder what Madam Xu needs Hui Jie'er for?"

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "I think the painting of the lily of the valley is really good. I would like to ask Huijie to draw another one for me and give me a model for embroidery. I want to embroider a lily of the valley screen." After saying this, she looked at Huijie and smiled, "I wonder if Huijie has the time to do this?"

When Lin Dajiong's grandmother heard this, she became very interested.

She knew that her daughter was a good painter. If Shiyi Niang could embroider it into a screen... maybe she would become famous because of it.

So before her daughter could speak, she said in a loud voice, "She is always messing around at home, how come she has no time to spare?" She then instructed her daughter, "You should paint another one based on that fan!"

Hui Jie'er looked embarrassed and blushed. After a while, she said, "Well, that fan was not painted by me..."

Everyone in the room was stunned.

Hui Jie'er looked embarrassed.

"I, I was originally going to get up in the middle of the night, but I overslept." She stammered, "Then it rained a few times... Cousin Zhongran found out and drew a picture for me... I was originally going to copy it.

But the fan frame was made by a eunuch from Fang Jie'er's family. It had to be painted several times. The sun was good those days, and if we didn't get the fan finished, it would be too late. And you like lilies the most, so I..." She was full of shame, "I, I didn't mean it..."

Lin Dajiong's grandmother was a little stunned.

Eleventh Lady heaved a sigh of relief. Her anxious heart was relieved.

Zhen Jie'er was a little surprised at first, but soon she was relieved. She comforted Hui Jie'er: "That's because you overslept! Otherwise, you would have painted a fan with lily of the valley flowers for me!"

Hui Jie'er felt even more uneasy. She lowered her head and explained, "My cousin Zhongran's painting is so good. Even if I were to copy it, I wouldn't be completely sure. That's why I came up with this idea on the spur of the moment..."

Zhen Jie'er hurriedly said, "Don't worry. Don't worry. That fan is indeed very beautiful. Not only you, but I like it too." At this point, she became worried about Shiyi Niang, afraid that she would think that Hui Jie'er was not sincere and get angry. She looked at Shiyi Niang anxiously, with a pleading look in her eyes, "Mother likes it too!" as if she was pleading for Hui Jie'er.

Not to mention that Zhen Jie'er is looking for a stepping stone for Hui Jie'er, even if she doesn't find a stepping stone for Hui Jie'er, Shiyi Niang herself will have to give Hui Jie'er a stepping stone.

"I also think the painting on the fan is beautiful." She laughed, "I am even going to ask Sister Zhen for the fan!"

Seeing that Shiyi Niang had no intention of blaming her, Zhen Jie'er heaved a long sigh of relief and began to smile.

When Hui Jie'er saw that Shiyi Niang and Zhen Jie'er did not pursue the matter and comforted her, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. She said shyly: "Then Aunt Xu, please wait for me for a few days - I will paint a picture of a jade hairpin. It may not be as good as my cousin Zhongran's, but it won't be too bad."

She probably thought of replacing her because she was not good at painting lilies and wanted to please Zhen Jieer!

How could Eleventh Lady make things difficult for her?

Thinking of what Zhen Jieer said about Hui Jieer planting crabapple flowers in her yard, she smiled and said, "The fan with lily of the valley flowers is so popular because of its novel concept. In terms of painting skills, the other fans are equally good. How about you help me paint the crabapple flowers? I really like crabapple flowers myself."

After hearing this, Sister Zhen nodded repeatedly.

Hui Jie'er felt even more embarrassed and whispered, "Since you are embroidering the screen for Zhen Jie'er, I'd better paint the lily of the valley!"

Eleventh Lady wanted to persuade her a few more times. But Grandma Lin Dajiong, who had been sitting next to her without saying anything, suddenly laughed and said, "Let her paint the lily of the valley! Who told her to be lazy?" She added, "The fan should also be filled in for Zhen Jie'er."

Sister Hui nodded in agreement.

Grandma Lin Dajiong smiled and greeted Shiyi Niang: "Have tea, have tea. The best Mingqian Longjing tea." and interrupted the topic.

Eleventh Lady brought the teacup with a smile, but saw Grandma Lin Dajiong looking at Hui Jie'er thoughtfully.

She nodded secretly in her heart.

Grandma Lin Dajiong is worthy of being the daughter-in-law in charge of Zhongfu in Weibei Marquis's Mansion.

She should have realized something too!

In this case, it is better to say some things as soon as possible. Otherwise, I am afraid that Grandma Lin Dajiong will think that I am resentful and come here just to question her.

Shiyi Niang took a sip of tea and said to Lin Dajiong's grandmother with a smile, "We adults are talking here, and they are so reserved - let them talk about their personal matters!"

Hui Jie'er was already a little embarrassed, and when she heard what Shiyi Niang said, she immediately stood up and pulled Zhen Jie'er to leave.

But Grandma Lin Dajiong smiled and said, "It's rare for your Aunt Xu to come. Where are you going if you are not here to serve her?" Then she ordered her, "You accompany Sister Zhen to sit in my inner room!" She didn't even let them leave and insisted on watching them.

Hui Jie'er pouted after hearing this.

Lin Dajiong's grandmother's eyes darkened.

Eleventh Lady was even more certain.

The last bit of worry vanished.

With Grandma Lin Dajiong watching over them, I imagine there won't be any more trouble.

Hui Jie'er did not dare to disobey her mother's wishes, so she bowed to Shiyi Niang and went to the inner room with Zhen Jie'er.

Eleventh Lady whispered to Grandma Lin Dajiong, "I embroidered this screen for Zhen Jie'er. She got married two or three years ago. I thought I should give her something that she can remember. It so happened that Hui Jie'er painted this fan with lilies of the valley, and our Zhen Jie'er likes lilies of the valley the most. That's why I came up with the idea. I didn't expect that it would embarrass Hui Jie'er." As she spoke, she laughed.

She smiled brightly, without showing any resentment at all.

Grandma Lin Dajiong breathed a sigh of relief.

First I went to propose marriage, then Hui Jieer sent the fan. Even if there was no such intention, there was such an intention.

She secretly felt resentful of her nephew's reckless behavior and was grateful to Eleventh Lady for giving her this opportunity.

"That's why I want to marry her to Cangzhou." Grandma Lin sighed, "This child, she can learn anything after a little while. She is smart, but she is the least thoughtful. I have no choice but to ask her parents to look after her. Only close relatives can discuss these matters with her."

It can be considered as an apology to Eleventh Lady.

Eleventh Lady said hurriedly: "She is still young. We were also so impetuous back then. She will be fine in a few years!"

Grandma Lin looked at her face, which was as pure as a magnolia flower, and couldn't help laughing: "You are only a few years older than our Hui Jie'er!"

I forgot about this!

Eleventh Lady blushed slightly and smiled awkwardly.

Grandma Lin covered her sleeves and smiled.

The atmosphere became cheerful.

A little maidservant reported through the curtain: "Grandma, the young master is here!"

When Lin Da Naihao heard this, her expression froze.

Could it be that this cousin is the “cousin Zhongran” that Huijie mentioned?

Eleventh Lady was secretly shocked.

Was it a coincidence? Or did he do it on purpose because he knew that I and Zhen Jie'er were guests here?

She stood up and said with a smile: "Since there are guests, I will step aside!"

Grandma Lin also stood up.

"This time my younger brother brought several of our children to Beijing. One reason was for Mingyuan and Huijie'er's marriage, and the other was to get some connections in Beijing in preparation for next year's martial arts competition. The third reason was to bring the younger generation to broaden their horizons so that they wouldn't be at a loss when they were about to take the stage. Zhongran is smart and steady, and he doesn't have to participate in next year's martial arts competition. So my father specifically asked him to run errands for my younger brother. I don't know what he came to see me about?"

With this said, even if Shao Zhongran did it intentionally, it became unintentional.

Grandma Lin was obviously afraid that she would misunderstand.

Eleventh Lady smiled and nodded: "I think it's an urgent matter." She accepted Grandma Lin's explanation.

Grandma Lin nodded slightly.

Eleventh Lady hid in the inner room.

Hui Jie'er and Zhen Jie'er were sitting side by side on the big kang by the window, whispering to each other.

Seeing Shiyi Niang coming in, Hui Jie'er blushed and called out "Aunt Xu".

Seeing that the inner room had glass windows, Eleventh Lady sat down on the kang with a smile, saying, "Your cousin is here. I'll come in and take shelter for a while."