"I'm sorry, Xiaoqing, I was a little distracted just now."
Inside the carriage, a woman in a snow-white dress nodded slightly, with an apologetic smile on her face, and spoke softly to the girl called Xiaoqing.
Xiao Qing blinked her bright eyes, stared suspiciously at the book tightly held in her young lady's hand, and asked in confusion:
"Miss, is this book really so attractive? From the time you set out from our hometown all the way to the capital of the Chu Kingdom, you have never closed a page of this book in your hand! You even put it next to your pillow when you go to bed at night."
In response to Xiaoqing's question, the woman in white shook her head slightly, then raised her lips slightly and replied softly:
"Well, this book is indeed very exciting. There are many characters portrayed in the book, each with its own characteristics, and the emotional entanglements between them are portrayed in great detail and detail."
"The relationship between Baoyu and Daiyu is so subtle! Every time I read the key points, the plot is like an invisible hand, pulling my thoughts and making me eager to continue exploring."
Xiaoqing listened to her young lady talking endlessly about her love for the book. She rolled her eyes, sighed helplessly, spread her hands, and said bluntly:
"Oh! How interesting can love stories be? They are nothing more than ordinary things like love between men and women. In my opinion, young lady, you are so obsessed with this book. Are you tempted by love and want to get married?"
As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Xiaoqing couldn't help but burst out laughing. The two dimples on her cheeks appeared and disappeared with the laughter, making her look particularly playful and cute.
When the woman in white heard Xiaoqing's teasing words, her originally white and jade-like face suddenly became red as if dyed by the sunset, and a hint of shy blush quietly climbed up her face.
She raised her head slightly, gently lifted her arms that were as slender and delicate as lotus roots, gracefully extended two slender jade-like fingers, gently touched Xiaoqing's smooth forehead, and scolded coquettishly:
"Ah, girl, you never say a single serious word all day. Don't forget that we came to the capital this time to do serious things."
Xiaoqing stuck out her pink tongue mischievously, her face still filled with a bright smile. She reached out and gently touched her smooth forehead that had just been touched, and responded with a smile:
"Okay, okay, I get it! My lady~"
In this way, the master and servant laughed and joked in the spacious and comfortable carriage, and time passed quickly without them noticing. Not long after, the carriage suddenly stopped slowly, and then the curtain was suddenly opened by a strong and powerful hand from the outside. Then a burly, strong man with a broad back and waist poked his head in and shouted loudly:
"Miss, we have arrived."
Hearing this, the two nodded at the same time, indicating that they understood. Then, the woman in white, with Xiaoqing's careful support, walked slowly down the carriage.
The streets were completely covered with thick, pure white snow, like a white carpet. The two wore exquisite embroidered shoes, and as soon as they stepped on the snow, a crisp and pleasant "crunching" sound was heard.
After the woman in white stood firm, she slowly raised her head and looked ahead with her beautiful eyes. A magnificent and magnificent mansion suddenly appeared in her sight.
The mansion was tall and majestic, with carved beams and painted buildings. The vermilion door was closed, and a pair of majestic stone lions were placed on both sides of the door. However, because the high-hanging plaque above was now covered by thick layers of snow, it was impossible to see the large and elegant characters written on it.
At this moment, a hurried sound of footsteps came from afar. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall figure in a black gown walking towards them quickly.
This man looked to be about forty years old, with a fair face and a respectful expression. The clothes he wore were no different from those of the butler, and he was obviously a well-trained person.
When he came closer, the butler first bowed slightly, and then performed a standard salute to the two women in front of him. His movements were smooth and skillful.
"Excuse me, are you two the young ladies of the Liu family from Xinrong City?" The housekeeper raised his head, his eyes fell on the woman in the white dress, and asked softly.
The woman in white turned around and saw that the person coming was a middle-aged man who looked like a butler. She nodded slightly and smiled slightly and responded:
"I am Liu Suhe, and this is my personal maid named Xiaoqing. I wonder if this is the Zhang Mansion?" As she spoke, she looked curiously at the magnificent mansion in front of her.
After hearing the answer, the housekeeper's face immediately showed joy. He bowed slightly again and nodded and said, "To answer Miss Liu, this is the Zhang Mansion. I have been waiting for you here for a long time. Please follow me into the mansion. It is freezing outside. Don't catch a cold. I will inform the master and the mistress right away."
After saying that, he quickly stepped aside to make way, and stretched out his right hand to make a gesture of invitation, all the while with a kind and amiable smile on his face.
Seeing this, Liu Suhe hesitated for a moment and then nodded slightly to show her agreement. Then she turned her head and gave a wink to Xiaoqing beside her, who nodded in understanding. Then, the master and servant followed the butler who was leading the way.
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