Chapter 104 Courtesy
"Regardless of other things, I admire your ability to lie with open eyes." Chen Chunxing glanced at the corner of the clothes swaying behind the hanging flower gate and praised casually.
"Miss, you are too kind." Baoer blushed and lowered her head, as if she was really being praised.
"..." Chen Chunxing sucked his teeth, stepped into the corridor, and waved to the person hiding behind him, "Oh, it's really the black clothes."
Xue Yongan pursed his lips.
I felt great regret.
He has never been particular about food and clothing. When he left Lin'an City, he didn't bring much luggage with him. In addition, he was hit on the head with a club, so he couldn't care about these trivial matters.
It was before the New Year that the maid in the mansion asked Mao Ping, and Mao Ping came to ask for her advice, and then she bought a few new clothes according to her previous preferences.
An eighteen-year-old county magistrate could certainly dress more formally, but if he wanted to be the husband of a thirteen-year-old girl, he should maintain at least a youthful look.
He frowned, then suddenly stretched out his arm and picked two branches of wintersweet from the garden.
One was pinned on her lapel, and the other was inserted into Chen Chunxing's bun.
Specks of scarlet fell on the black clothes, like a bright light in the dark night, faint and tenacious, giving the indifference that kept people at a distance a gentle disguise.
He looked at it for a long time and nodded with satisfaction: "How is it?"
Chen Chunxing was honest: "It feels a bit vulgar. Can't you give me a gold one?"
Xue Yongan: "..."
The two maids turned their faces away, trying hard to hold back their laughter.
"Okay, as long as you're happy." Chen Chunxing touched his hair bun boredly, "Let me ask one more question..."
"I'm absolutely certain." Xue Yongan expressionlessly grasped her wrist, his movements gentle, like a gentle breeze. "It's getting late, let's get going quickly. Aren't you anxious to see the show?"
Chen Chunxing shut up and got on the carriage obediently.
Ah Huai can tease you at any time, but eating melons is not so easy, it depends on the right time, place and people...
If you are a step late, you may miss out on so much gossip!
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Chiling Pass is the most important line of defense in the north, with many military settlements within its jurisdiction.
The Jiang family was assigned to a military settlement. When they first arrived, they, like the villagers in the narrow village, lived in the wilderness with only relief food. Unfortunately, without the Shen family, the settlement felt like it lacked a core support.
No one repairs the house, no one buys crops on credit, and no one gives out medicinal soup in the cold winter.
Although they had money, the Jiang family still lived a very difficult life.
By the end of the year, the war on the front line became urgent and the court issued a conscription order, and these criminals in military settlements were naturally affected.
An ordinary family only needs to provide one male child, but the Jiang family needs all its members to go into battle.
After hearing the news, they immediately panicked. The men of the Jiang family have always lived a life of luxury. It is already a blessing for them to be able to reach the border safely. If they really go to the battlefield, they are afraid that they will not be able to come back alive!
In desperation, Mr. Jiang Si spent all his savings and used his previous connections to find a marriage for his niece, so that she could have a connection with the military camp and avoid the suffering of military service.
In just one month, it was the day for Jiang's daughter to get married, which was extremely hasty.
When Chen Chunxing and others arrived at Yangjiatun, the gate of the garrison was deserted, which did not look like a happy day at all.
The carriage stopped for a while, but no one came to lead the way.
"Miss, this is indeed Garrison Yang's residence, and someone is indeed getting married today."
Dong'er went forward and knocked on the door for a long time before a thin-faced old woman came out. After receiving a positive response, she turned back to the carriage and reported in a low voice.
"Who wouldn't even hang red lanterns at a wedding...it seems this bride isn't very valued."
Even a young girl like Bao'er who is not very worldly-wise can see it, let alone Chen Chunxing.
She looked outside through the half-lifted curtain and found that the main door of the garrison was closed, with only a small door on the side open. The old woman who came out to greet the guests did not have much joy on her face, and there was impatience hidden between her eyebrows.
Chen Chunxing touched his chin and said, "Let's go in first. We are just here to eat."
Dong'er responded and ran to the front to inform Maoping.
Although the invitation said Chen Chunxing, as long as Xue Yongan was present, he would be the main person.
The old woman had been observing secretly. At first, when she saw Chen Chunxing had a maid with her, she thought she was a young lady from some family. However, when she entered the mansion, the gift list clearly stated "Honglu County Magistrate". As for the little girl next to her, there was no mention of her at all.
But the post mentioned "Shen's daughter" by name.
The woman was completely confused and couldn't figure out the relationship between the two.
The garrison was actually not very big. After walking for a while, they arrived at the courtyard where the banquet was held. It was filled with red silk. Guests had already arrived and were sitting together chatting in groups of three or four. There was finally a festive atmosphere.
"This must be the eldest daughter of the Shen family, right? I've heard my father-in-law mention her a long time ago, and seeing her today, she's indeed extraordinary! A woman with such an extraordinary appearance, both beautiful and intelligent, is rare here."
The groom is very interesting.
A young man in his twenties, tall and strong, with a simple face and a big red flower on his chest, stood in the crowd, looking uninterested.
But when he heard that Chen Chunxing was there, he immediately put on a smile and did not mention Xue Yongan at all, as if a mere maid was more important than the county magistrate.
Master Jiang Er smiled stiffly. He glanced at Chen Chunxing and felt an inexplicable bitterness in his mouth.
He said he couldn't invite this person! He would attract his son-in-law's attention as soon as he arrived! The fourth brother insisted on inviting him! I don't know what his idea was!
Chen Chunxing was very tactful. She just bowed and did not respond. She stood behind Xue Yongan all the time, with half of her body blocked. She lowered her head slightly so that people could not see her face clearly. She perfectly grasped her current identity.
Yang Quan regretted his words immediately after he finished speaking, secretly cursing himself for being so abrupt. He coughed lightly and bowed to Xue Yongan, "Is this the magistrate of Honglu County? Please come in quickly! It is my great honor that Lord Xue has the honor to come here."
All the people sitting in the hall were men.
Just as Chen Chunxing was about to catch up, he was stopped by the old woman, who bowed and asked him to go to the backyard.
That is the place where the female relatives are entertained.
The pavilions in early spring were still a bit chilly, so bamboo mats had to be hung down to block out the cold.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the house, and the ladies all had a hot water bottle in their hands, chatting and laughing.
There are few rules in the northern border. Those who come and go are all military dependents, who are used to being straightforward and there are not as many complicated affairs as in the back houses in the capital.
Seeing three plainly dressed little girls coming in, they just paused for a moment before someone asked with a smile.
"Whose family are you from? You look unfamiliar to me."
Chen Chunxing naturally answered honestly: "I am a maid in the Honglu County Magistrate's mansion."
This time, more people turned around.
It's not like I haven't seen people bringing maids to a banquet, but maids have their own place to go. Why shouldn't they be brought here?
The lady who asked the question looked normal. She glanced at the old woman leading the way, and her smile became more sincere. She waved towards Chen Chunxing, "Young lady, please sit here! I like fragrant little girls like you, unlike those in my family, who are all stinky boys!"
Feeling the other party's enthusiasm, Chen Chunxing curved his eyebrows and sat obediently next to the woman.
As for Baoer and Donger, they could only stand by.
They are self-aware.
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