Chapter 445, Meeting
Songheyuan.
Old Lady Yan took Yan Siyu's hand and sat on the kang by the window. Madam Li and the other two sat on both sides. Daohua took Yang Xiujun and her three sisters to sit at the round table.
The maids brought tea and snacks, and then everyone started chatting about family matters.
Seeing that the servants of the Yan family were well-behaved, Yang Xiujun's eyes moved slightly. She picked up the teacup in front of her and lowered her head to sip it.
Daohua smiled and asked, "This is the jasmine tea we grow ourselves. Do you like it?"
Yang Xiujun nodded: "It's very fragrant and refreshing."
Daohua smiled and said, "As long as my cousin likes it."
Yan Yishuang looked at Yang Xiujun and asked curiously, "What does cousin Xiujun usually do at home?"
Yang Xiujun smiled shyly: "Usually I just follow my sisters to learn to read and write, and practice needlework."
Yan Yishuang: "Nothing else?"
Yang Xiujun was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "What do my cousins usually learn?"
Yan Yishuang smiled but said nothing, with a hint of pride between her brows.
Although my aunt's family was a Beijing official, their upbringing was not as good as theirs. The sense of crisis that had previously arisen in my heart about being outdone was completely gone.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Yan Yile rushed to speak: "We have a lot to learn. We have to learn to play the zither, burn incense, play chess, taste tea, and arrange flowers."
Seeing Yang Xiujun's expression stiffen, Daohua smiled and said, "We just learn a little bit in our spare time. Our main tasks are reading, writing, and needlework."
Yang Xiujun smiled and nodded, but didn't respond. She was afraid that she would appear timid if she continued.
Afterwards, the girls ate snacks and talked about other things.
"Mother, the master will bring Master Han Er and the others to visit you later."
Mrs. Li suddenly said.
Thinking that the old lady and the sister-in-law had not seen each other for many years, they would definitely have a personal chat for a while, so the master took Master Han Er and others to the front yard to talk. Judging from the time, they should be here soon.
Old Madam Yan nodded and said, "If we need to meet someone, send someone to invite them quickly. Don't let them think we are impolite."
Madam Li smiled and was about to send someone to the front yard when she saw a maid come in and report, "Madam, Madam, the master just sent someone to ask if it would be convenient for him to bring his guests over to pay their respects now?"
Madam Li nodded and said, "Go tell the master that he can bring guests over."
After the maid left, Yang Xiujun hesitated for a moment and looked up at her mother who was sitting next to her grandmother.
Yan Siyu noticed her daughter's gaze, thought for a moment, and asked Old Lady Yan and Madam Li, "Would you girls like to step aside?"
Old Madam Yan waved her hand: "Why are you avoiding me? Daohua and the others haven't even met Hongrui yet."
Madam Li also smiled and said, "Little sister, this place is not like the capital, the rules are not that strict. Besides, our elders are all here, so it's good for the children to meet more people."
Yan Siyu thought about how her daughter rarely had the opportunity to meet outsiders when she was at the Yang family, so she smiled and said nothing more: "Listen to mother and sister-in-law."
After a while, the three Yan Zhigao brothers came in accompanied by a middle-aged man dressed in noble attire, followed by Yan Wenxiu and several other young men.
"Mother, this is Master Han from the Zhaode Earl's Mansion."
As soon as Yan Zhigao finished speaking, Han Jianming smiled and bowed to Old Lady Yan: "Greetings to the old lady."
Old Madam Yan quickly stood up and stretched out her hand, making a fuss: "No, no, please get up quickly, Second Master. I am so embarrassed."
Han Jianming smiled broadly and said, "Of course I am. In front of you, I am just a junior. Isn't it normal for a junior to bow to an elder?"
Old Madam Yan smiled and said, "Stop talking like that. Second Master, please sit down and talk."
Since there were outsiders coming, Yan Siyu did not sit on the step, but sat on the chair below next to Madam Li and the other two. Seeing her mother greeting the second master of the Han family politely, she felt a little complicated.
I haven't been back home for many years, and my mother's family has changed a lot.
My sister-in-law, who came from a merchant family, is now the wife of a prefect. She no longer has the inferiority and depression she once had, and her face is full of confidence and composure.
My mother, who came from a farming family, was very polite and courteous in receiving guests.
Although the second and third sisters-in-law had a weaker presence, they did not act disrespectfully at all.
The Yan family has really changed!
Afterwards, Second Master Han paid his respects to Madam Li, Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Wu, and Yan Siyu before taking his seat. Knowing that the old lady was anxious to see her grandson, he did not immediately introduce her nephew and Fang Hao who were standing side by side with Yan Wenxiu.
Sure enough, as soon as he sat down, Yan Siyu smiled and pulled Yang Hongrui in front of Old Lady Yan: "Hongrui, kowtow to your grandmother."
Yang Hongrui, who was already fifteen years old, was handsome and had a good figure. When Mrs. Yan saw him coming, she immediately smiled brightly.
Yang Hongrui stepped forward quickly and knelt on the cushion prepared by the maid: "Hongrui pays his respects to grandma." After saying that, he kowtowed three times seriously.
Old Madam Yan asked Yang Hongrui to stand up and looked at Yan Siyu with a tearful smile: "They are all good children. I am relieved to have such a pair of children."
Hearing this, Yan Siyu's eyes became red again.
She is so unfilial. Her children are already so grown up, but she still makes their old mother worry.
After the old lady calmed down, Yan Zhigao smiled and said, "Mom, there are still two children you haven't seen."
Master Han Er immediately smiled and pointed at the dignified young man standing next to Yan Wenxiu. "Madam, this is my eldest brother's eldest son. I brought him out this time to broaden his horizons. Hexu, why don't you come over and meet me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Hexu stepped forward and bowed to Old Madam Yan: "Hexu pays his respects to the old lady."
Old Lady Yan smiled and raised her hand: "Get up quickly."
When Han Hexu stood up, the old lady looked at him with a smile and said, "Mr. Han is really a handsome man."
Master Han Er immediately responded, "He's not as good as Wen Xiu. My nephew isn't very good at studying, but he's in good physical condition. He'll be joining the Beijing Guard Command Headquarters next year."
Old Lady Yan praised: "You are so promising at such a young age, it's really amazing."
Master Han Er smiled and said, "You are too kind, old lady." Then he pointed to another young man and said, "Old lady, this is my eldest sister-in-law's nephew, from the Fang family of Jiguang."
Fang Hao stepped forward and bowed, "Fang Hao greets the old lady. May the old lady be well."
Old Madam Yan smiled and said, "Hurry up and get up." After that, she looked around and looked at Second Master Han. "The younger generation around Second Master are really outstanding."
Master Han Er smiled and said a few polite words.
When they finished, Madam Li smiled and said, "Mother, the children haven't greeted the guests yet."
Old Madam Yan nodded and said, "That's right." Then she looked at Daohua and said, "Why don't you come and pay your respects to Master Han Er?"
Daohua, Yan Yihan and the other two came forward and greeted Master Han Er politely.
Master Han Er took a look at the four girls of the Yan family and sighed in his heart that his eldest brother had really found a good in-law for the Han family. Not to mention the sons of the Yan family, he didn't expect that the daughters of the Yan family were also so outstanding.
"I didn't bring anything nice when I was away from home, and I happened to come across a well-established pen shop on the road. I got a box of pretty good Xuan brushes. I'll give them to the four girls to practice calligraphy with."
As he said that, he took a box of Xuan brushes from the servant and handed it to Daohua, who was in the lead.
Daohua glanced at Yan Zhigao and Madam Li, and seeing them nod, she stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Uncle Han."
After meeting Master Han Er, Daohua and the other three looked at Yang Hongrui, Han Hexu and Fang Hao.
"Hello, cousin."
Daohua bowed to Yang Hongrui.
Yang Hongrui immediately bent down to return the greeting: "Hello, cousin." After saying that, he raised his eyes to look at Daohua, his eyes unable to hide the surprise and amazement.
Daohua has already walked towards the next person: "Hello, Brother Han."
Han Hexu didn't look away and returned the greeting politely: "Hello, Sister Yan."
Daohua looked at the last person and said, "Hello, Mr. Fang."
Fang Hao looked at Daohua. Even Han Hexu was called brother, but he was called Master Fang. It was really a difference in treatment: "Hello, Sister Yan."
After not seeing her for a year, this girl has grown a lot taller and her appearance has become more beautiful and elegant.
I just don’t know, do you still remember him?
(End of this chapter)
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