"Is this the capital?"
The carriage wobbled to a stop, Song Qianru lifted the curtain and looked around in surprise.
The city gate is majestic and imposing. Soldiers patrol back and forth with swords on their waists. People carry small baskets and carts and queue up in an orderly manner to enter the city. It is very lively.
At this time, the soldiers had arrived at their place. Everyone got off the bus as required and was not allowed to pass until they were inspected.
The wheels turned slowly, and three carriages drove into the city from the city gate. In an instant, the bustling and prosperous atmosphere of the capital city hit us in the face, and the sounds of shouting, scholars talking, and bargaining rang in our ears one after another.
Song Qianru couldn't sit still and clamored to get off. Xihe had no choice but to let Master Shen go first and accompany him out of the car.
"What is this? I want it. What is this? I want it too!"
Before he had taken a few steps, the servant had a bunch of things in his arms.
Xihe: “…”
Grab his ears and drag him away from the stall.
Song Qianru bared his teeth and said, "It hurts! Okay, okay, I won't buy it, I won't buy it!"
Xihe let go of him and walked straight ahead. Song Qianru followed, rubbing his red ears, muttering in dissatisfaction: "If you have something to say, just talk it over nicely. You're almost pulling my ears off!"
Xihe ignored him.
Song Qianru glanced around, unable to contain his joy. "The capital really is a great place. Fortunately, I came with you." A veiled woman passed by, and he couldn't help but reach out his hand...
Bang!
Xihe slapped his hand away.
The two masters and servants heard the voice and turned around in confusion, only to see an ordinary-looking man staring at their young lady.
The little maidservant immediately exploded and stood in front of the young lady angrily: "What are you doing?"
Song Qianru stared at the young lady's head: "That hairpin is so beautiful!"
Little maid:!!!
The lady blushed instantly.
"You lecher! How dare you tease my young lady? Are you going to die?"
There were dignitaries everywhere in the capital, and a brick could hit a bunch of young men and women. Song Qianru's move directly angered the little maid, and she called the patrol.
Xihe: “…”
The patrolman asked Song Qianru what he wanted to do.
Song Qianru was completely bewildered: "I just thought the hairpin on her head looked nice, and I wanted to buy one for the little girl too, what's wrong with that?"
The young lady froze instantly, and the little maid was also dumbfounded. Is this true?
After discovering that it was a false case, the patrolman, in order to settle the matter peacefully, only asked Song Qianru to apologize and then let the few people go. However, Xihe also found out that the girl happened to be the daughter of the Prime Minister.
After this incident, Song Qianru's desire to go shopping decreased, and he pulled Xihe to go back home.
The Chen residence is located in the XC district, with four courtyards. It is neither big nor small, but it is considered a wealthy residence in the capital, where every inch of land is valuable. The people living nearby are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
As soon as Song Qianru entered the yard, he cheered and went to find Master Shen Er.
Xihe went to her own yard and took a look. Mrs. Shen was bringing her maid to decorate her room. She also came with her to Beijing this time. After all, why would she stay alone in the old house with her two children here?
"Jun'er, come quickly and take a look. Do you like it? Although it's a little small, it has everything you need."
The bed curtains are Xiangfei-colored, the bedding is soft, and the antique shelves are filled with exquisite porcelain ornaments. The window faces a bamboo forest, and the bamboo forest rustles in the wind.
Xihe smiled with satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your hard work, mother."
Mrs. Shen Er laughed, then felt melancholy again: "My son's character and appearance are not inferior to others, why... Alas."
Master Shen Er had already told her about his daughter and Song Qianru. She did not agree with it, but Song Qianru was of a different status and was a highly skilled monster. She was really afraid that if she angered him, their family would not have a good ending.
Xihe patted her hands and said, "Mom, don't worry. Don't you know who he is? I am the only one who can bully him."
What's wrong with the spirit? You still have to listen to her.
Mrs. Shen Er burst into laughter instantly.
He touched her nose with his fingertips and said, "You, don't take advantage of his good temper to bully him. Men should be coaxed." He held his daughter's hand and talked about how couples should get along.
Xihe was immediately filled with black lines on his face. They hadn't even gotten married.
Life in the capital was different from that in the old house. The biggest inconvenience was that there were too few places to play. Song Qianru hung around in the city for a few days, got into a few minor troubles, and was then locked up by Xihe to practice.
Song Qianru: "...I protest."
Xihe slammed the door shut: "Protest is invalid!"
The room was plunged into darkness. Song Qianru sighed helplessly, accepted his fate and began to practice.
After Xihe left the house, she was taken by Mrs. Shen Er to attend the tea party hosted by the eldest princess. It was her first time meeting so many wives of officials. She was so nervous that her palms were sweating, fearing that she would say something wrong at the banquet and cause trouble for her husband.
"Mom, don't panic, just keep it as usual."
Mrs. Shen Er turned around and saw her daughter standing with her back straight, greeting other ladies in a graceful and elegant manner.
Mrs. Shen Er: ...How can she be worse than her daughter?
He took a deep breath, put away his awkwardness, and took the initiative to greet the ladies.
The eldest princess is the elder sister of the current emperor. She is in her forties and wears a peony silk dress. She is noble and graceful. She talks to everyone with a smile on her face and even invites Mrs. Shen Er to her side.
Then everyone knew that this person was actually a relative of Lord Shen.
Overnight, the wives of officials who had a friendly relationship with the Prime Minister and a close relationship with Master Shen Er came to greet her, and Mrs. Shen Er responded with a smile.
It was similar in Xihe, except that the Prime Minister's daughter looked at her a little more.
Xihe walked over and smiled slightly, saying, "I apologize for offending you that day. I hope you won't blame me, sister."
Fang Wanrou was a gentle and kind person, and she wasn't one to care about things. Seeing Xihe's sincere apology, she naturally let it go. After a pause, she asked with some doubt: "Is that young man your brother?"
She heard that Lord Shen had a son and a daughter, and thought they must be that young master.
Unexpectedly, Xihe said, "My brother came to the mansion with father in advance. The man you saw is my younger sister's fiancé, and they will be married soon."
Fang Wanrou's almond-shaped eyes widened instantly: "Fiancé?"
Xihe nodded shyly.
Fang Wanrou: “…”
She thought of that young man, who was quite tall, but his appearance was... ordinary.
She couldn't help but look at Xihe, who was wearing a green silk dress and had an unparalleled appearance. Even if she had seen all the young ladies from various families, it would be hard to find another woman in the capital who was more outstanding than her. It was a pity for her to be paired with that man.
Fang Wanrou nodded hesitantly: "Then, congratulations, sister."
Xihe responded with a smile.
Two days after the banquet ended and Xihe returned home, he received an invitation from the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Master Shen Er was puzzled. After asking a few questions, he reminded her, "Don't be restrained. Just get along with the third lady sincerely."
Xihe nodded obediently, and after coming to the house as promised, she behaved very well and was very much liked by the Prime Minister's family. The Prime Minister's wife even praised her to the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister then had more appreciation for Master Shen Er.
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