Chapter 60 Chengxin Courtyard
Hualan also saw the flowers in Rulan's hand clearly, shook her head and sighed. She knew without asking that Rulan was definitely not suitable for this courtyard. She didn't know how to appreciate the beauty of this courtyard. In the end, this courtyard belonged to Molan, and she named her own courtyard "Lanxin Yazhu".
After visiting the west courtyard, everyone turned back to the east to see. Compared with the elegant scenery of the west courtyard, it lacked the poetic and picturesque feeling. The sense of refinement was naturally inferior. But because the east courtyard was not deliberately carved, it had its own natural beauty. It was like a beautiful woman with a plain face, without makeup, but it could not hide her fresh and unconventional temperament.
As the few people stepped into the courtyard, they were healed by a large expanse of greenery. The towering ancient trees and the green shade covered the land with a thick green coat. The sunlight penetrated through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of warmth and tranquility to the East Courtyard. Walking through it, it seemed as if you could hear the leaves whispering and the breeze singing softly. Everything seemed so harmonious and natural.
The pavilions and towers in the East Courtyard, although not as magnificent as those in the West Courtyard, have their own simple and elegant charm. They stand quietly in the courtyard, blending into the surrounding natural environment, like a natural painting. There are no famous flowers and plants in the East Courtyard, but wild flowers and grasses can be seen everywhere, swaying in the spring breeze, showing a kind of tenacious vitality and vigor.
Mingxi felt relaxed and happy in it. He took a deep breath and felt that his steps became lighter. Minglan and Rulan obviously liked it here. As soon as they entered the yard, they rushed in to have fun.
"The beauty of this yard lies in its simplicity and nature. It is also a good place." The lady also loved the rich greenery and couldn't help but praise it.
"Mother, look at them!" Looking in the direction of Hua Lan's finger, on a bright spring day, the sun gently sprinkled on the earth. In a colorful cluster of flowers, there were two little girls in light gauze skirts. A few blooming spring flowers were inserted in their hair. Their faces were filled with innocent smiles, and their eyes were shining with infinite curiosity and love for nature. They were jumping and chasing the butterflies flying among the flowers. Whenever they approached, the butterflies flew lightly, and they laughed happily and continued to chase them, never tired of it. That innocent happiness infected everything around them.
"Fourth Miss!" Mingxi was infected by Rulan Minglan's happiness. He looked at Molan standing beside him. She had hope in her eyes but tried to maintain her dignity. Mingxi called Molan and handed her a handkerchief. Seeing her looking over, he nodded to her to let her join in the fun. Molan took the handkerchief and ran happily towards her sisters. Yunzai, Xi Que and Xiaotao also followed their own girls and chased them in the garden. In the flowers, flowers of various colors bloomed, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow. The air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, intertwined with the girls' laughter, forming a warm and beautiful picture. The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of dreaminess and poetry to the picture.
In this unfettered and free time, the little girls enjoy the gifts of nature, dancing with butterflies and rejoicing with flowers, as if the whole world has become more beautiful because of their existence.
"Madam, I will live in this East Courtyard." Mingxi looked at the free and romantic little girls in the distance, pointed to a small courtyard nearby, and said to the madam with a smile.
"As long as it suits your taste!" The madam did not object. She took Hualan and Mingxi to sit down at the stone table under the big tree and watched Ruolan and the others play.
"Aunt Wei, have you thought about what to name your courtyard?" Hualan sat down and asked Mingxi.
"Chengxin Garden!" Mingxi thought without hesitation.
"Madam Wei is a woman of great talent and wisdom. This name is appropriate. Chengxin is indeed in line with this place where people can truly relax and purify their souls."
"You are right, Miss. There is no wine here, otherwise I would definitely drink a glass with you."
"Okay, you guys should stop writing here. The sun is getting higher. I wonder what the master thinks of the Lin family father and son. Call them back and let's go to the front hall to take a look." The eldest lady couldn't stand others showing off their talents in front of her. She interrupted the two and was about to go to the front hall.
"It's time to call them back. The courtyard is here. We can still play in the future. Now that we have chosen the courtyard, it's time to move the luggage back and pack it up." Mingxi agreed with the eldest lady.
"Okay, you don't have to go back and forth anymore. Aunt Wei, you can just clean up your place in this courtyard. Hua'er, you can go back to the courtyard later and watch them pack their luggage. I'm still a little worried, so I'll go to the front hall to check on your father. They can't help much, so just let them do what they want!" After the lady finished her instructions, she left in a hurry without waiting for anyone to reply.
Hua Lan also stood up and said goodbye. Mingxi waited for them to leave, and then said to Meng: "Meng, go prepare some tea and snacks. The girls must be thirsty. They have been running for so long, and their breakfast should have been digested long ago. I am afraid they will still be hungry."
Meng went to bring tea and snacks back, and then Mingxi called Molan, Rulan, and Minglan over. As expected, everyone was sweating from running. Mingxi took a handkerchief to wipe their faces one by one, and after tidying up, he asked them to sit down and rest, drink some tea and eat some snacks. He also told Yunzai, Xique, and Xiaotao to go down and wash, drink some water, and eat something to fill their stomachs if they were hungry.
"Are you having fun?" Mingxi asked, looking at the three red and puffy little faces.
"Happy!" "It's really fun here!" "It's very interesting!" The three answered her together.
"Okay, now that we've had enough fun, you can help after you've rested. We've all chosen a yard, and we'll all go back to tidy up our rooms and put our things away. Everyone has to complete their tasks. If you do well, I'll ask someone to make a swing for you so you can play on it." Several eyes lit up and nodded in agreement. "
The fourth lady has the heaviest task, you have to tidy up the entire yard, but I believe she can do a great job!" Mingxi encouraged Molan, Rulan and Minglan sympathized with Molan, but they all said they could do nothing to help.
Molan also felt that she had a long way to go, and as soon as Yunzai came back, she would take people back to her own Lanxin Yazhu.
Rulan was still unwilling to leave, so she followed Mingxi and pestered her to tell another interesting story. Mingxi was so annoyed by her, "Fifth Miss, you have to go back and tidy up your room too, otherwise when Fourth Miss and Minglan have done it, you will be left behind."
"Big sister has gone back, she will definitely tidy it up for me, I will just adjust it according to my heart after I go back!" As soon as Rulan said this, she received Minglan's resentful eyes, "Big sister is so nice! I also want big sister to help me tidy up!"
Mingxi was also envious. Now she not only had to watch people tidy up the house and pack their luggage, but also had to tell Rulan stories. So, people should have some boundaries, not too familiar. Before, Rulan also liked to listen to her stories, but she would not pester her to listen. In the end, Mingxi told Rulan a story about waiting for something to happen, and getting something for nothing. Rulan left with a pout. Rulan walked away, but could still hear Minglan and Chengzi laughing at themselves . She became even angrier and vowed to tidy up her room for them to see.