Lotus flowers are not uncommon in summer, but now it is late autumn, and I didn’t expect to see such beautiful scenery in the deep mountains.
"Ayu, how did you know there are lotus flowers blooming here?"
"I've never been here either. I just heard someone mention that the lotus flowers in the temple bloom in late autumn. I asked my subordinates to come and see it, and they found that the lotus flowers were in full bloom, so I thought of bringing you to see it."
When Chen Li bent down, she could already smell the fragrance of lotus at the tip of her nose, and her fingers gently touched a pink and white lotus.
I reached out my hand and felt the water in the pond. I found that the water was warm. I guess this is why the lotus blooms in late autumn.
"Thank you, Ayu."
He turned his head to look at the person squatting next to him, and a touching smile appeared on his face.
Pei Yu pinched her cheek, then took her to a pond and pointed to it for her to see. "A-Li, look where there is a lotus with two stems."
Chen Li looked in the direction of his finger and saw a pure white lotus with some water droplets on the petals.
The ancients liked the lotus flowers with two stems, which indicated that good things come in pairs.
There was a pavilion next to the lotus pond, where tea and snacks were prepared. The two sat in the pavilion, and Pei Yu picked up the kettle beside him and started to boil water.
"Ali, besides the lotus flowers, there is something else in this temple that is famous in the surrounding area, and that is this mountain spring water."
"The tea brewed with this mountain spring water is a bit sweeter than other teas, so many people come here to draw water. Strangely, this is only the case when the water flows through the temple."
"So magical? Then I want to try it."
Pei Yu took out a small jar of tea from his sleeve. This was given to him by Chen Li. Ever since he drank this tea, he couldn't get used to any other tea, so he would always carry some with him when he went out.
Chen Li also noticed this scene and said with a smile: "Ayu, if the tea I gave you is gone, can you still drink other teas that you are used to?"
"Ali, don't worry. I'm not very picky and it's easy to feed."
Chen Li almost believed his lies. In all the time she had known him, except for the time when he was recuperating from his injuries, she had always been particular about everything, including food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Seeing that Chen Li didn't say anything, Pei Yu didn't say anything else. He quickly pushed a cup of tea in front of her and asked, "Try it?"
Chen Li picked up the cup and drank it. Tea brewed with hot water was indeed better than tea brewed with water from other places, but she couldn't tell why it was so good.
"Is it delicious?"
“It’s delicious.”
The host and guests were all in good spirits in the Su Mansion. The Shen family did not mention the marriage on their own initiative. They came here to attend the banquet recently, so there was no need to mention those things.
During the time they spent together at the table, Shen Changshan and his wife had already realized that the marriage could be successful. They decided to check the betrothal gifts after returning home and propose marriage again tomorrow.
After lunch, the Shen family did not stay any longer. This time they were escorted out of the house by County Magistrate Su and his wife.
Matchmaker Chen, Shen Changshan, and Lin Cuicui rode in the same carriage. Matchmaker Chen smiled as she got in. "I'd like to congratulate Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen in advance."
Lin Cuicui had a gentle smile on her face. "I also want to thank Sister Chen. I will definitely give you a big red envelope once the marriage is finalized."
When matchmaker Chen heard this, she was extremely happy. Although she started to be a matchmaker because she liked it, who would refuse to make money?
No one would say a word if you used the money you earned with your own ability to buy things.
After sending Matchmaker Chen home, Shen Changshan and his companions were driving the carriage back to Daohua Village.
"I wonder where Zi'an took Ali to play?"
Shen Changshan held Lin Cuicui's hand and placed her head on his shoulder. "Madam, don't worry about getting up early in the morning. Sleep for a while. There are still things to do when you get home."
"good."
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"Mom, you are so kind!"
Su Zhihui ran to Mrs. Su, hugged her arm and shook it continuously, making Mrs. Su dizzy.
“Stop, stop, stop.”
Su Zhihui stopped what she was doing and looked at Madam Su, unable to hide the smile in her eyes.
After Shen Qi'an's comfort today, she carefully observed the process of her father and mother getting along with the Shen family at the banquet, as well as what they said.
I found that although my parents did not directly agree to the Shen family's proposal, it can be seen from today's banquet that they are still very satisfied with the Shen family.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a banquet, and the person wouldn't be sent out of the county magistrate's mansion directly afterwards.
Madam Su looked at her, who was so happy that she was at a loss as to what to do, and shook her head. This was the case. From now on, when someone coaxed her, she would not have to give up everything.
"Ahui, do you really want to marry Chen Qi'an? Think it over before you answer. This is the last time your mother will ask you this question."
Su Zhihui replied "OK" but did not answer immediately. Instead, she thought about it for a while as Mrs. Su said.
After a while, Su Zhihui nodded affirmatively, "Mother, I want to get married."
"Are you willing to endure hardships with him in the future?"
"willing."
After answering, he looked at Madam Su, “But mother, I believe he won’t let me suffer.”
Then he hugged Madam Su and leaned on her shoulders and acted coquettishly, "And my father and mother won't ignore me either."
“You!”
Madam Su reached out and gently poked her forehead, then exchanged glances with Magistrate Su beside her. They both smiled helplessly and shook their heads.
Su Heng had already returned to his study to read. He was originally going to return to the academy today, but thinking that Ah Hui might get engaged in the next two days, he asked the teacher for two days' leave.
At the same time, an idea emerged in his mind that Lushan Academy could no longer provide him with much help, and it was time for him to find another academy or a scholar to teach him.
My father has been the county magistrate for ten years and has made many political achievements but has not been promoted. It is obvious that there is someone suppressing him from behind.
I have asked my father more than once over the years who he had offended, but he never mentioned anything. Could it be that even my grandfather who was far away in the capital couldn't help him?
Or maybe the person who prevented my father from getting promoted was my grandfather?
This idea suddenly popped up in his mind and startled him for a moment. After he calmed down and thought about it carefully, it seemed that this was indeed possible.
As far as he could remember, only he and his sister returned to Beijing to celebrate the New Year; his parents had never been back.
Could it be that it was really as he guessed?
His thoughts were wavering. Every time he and Ah Hui went back, their grandparents treated them very kindly. It shouldn't be that bad, right?!
No, I have to test my father some other day. The status of the Shen family is different now. If the marriage is really arranged, my father does not have a matching status. He is worried that his sister will be bullied.
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