Chapter 54 "I recognized the wrong person..."
Xie Qinghuan and Chu Hanxiao looked at each other.
He tilted his head mysteriously.
"go!"
Chu Hanxiao smiled helplessly and helped her out of the carriage.
Xie Qinghuan straightened his clothes, looking like he was ready to do something big.
"Is Xing Jinlan here?"
Yutong leaned over.
"Miss Xing is in Yuanxiangyuan."
After thinking about it, he added another sentence.
"The eldest master hasn't come back yet."
Xie Qinghuan pouted and whispered:
"I'm not afraid of my brother coming back. I haven't done anything bad..."
Chu Hanxiao couldn't help but curl his lips.
His eldest daughter is so cute.
You're so guilty, yet you're still being stubborn...
"Master He... from Foguang Temple, come and follow me to Yuanxiangyuan."
"Yes."
Not long after, two monks, one old and one young, came to pay their respects.
"Amitabha, Wu Wen and his fellow apprentice Wu Chen meet Miss Xie."
Xie Qinghuan clasped his hands together and leaned forward to return the greeting.
"Master, there is no need to be so polite. I will take you to see the mistress."
After saying this, he secretly glanced at Junior Brother Wuchen behind the old monk——
It was he who had worldly desires in his previous life and returned to secular life for Xing Jinlan.
He has delicate eyebrows and regular features.
But compared to his brother, he is still a little less heroic.
It seems that Xing Jinlan has poor taste.
As she thought this, she hummed softly and led the way.
Wu Chen was a little confused.
I followed the eldest brother and walked with my head down, not daring to look up at random.
After walking for about half a quarter of an hour, they finally stopped.
Without any notification, a servant brought them into the main hall.
"Aunt, the master of Foguang Temple has arrived."
Xie Qinghuan was so polite and considerate that no one could find any fault with him.
"Qinghuan is here, Jinlan, this is my daughter, Qinghuan."
Xing Jinlan also stood up and greeted her, secretly sizing up the legendary little devil.
It's a bit surprising.
She is indeed...very different from what was rumored.
He doesn't look like someone who would make things difficult for his concubine's daughter or mistreat his servants.
At the same time, Xie Qinghuan was also secretly looking at Xing Jinlan.
I also think...
She looks weak and fragile, not like someone who would cheat on her husband!
Could it be that, like Xie Qingwan, he is a big rotten carrot with a bad heart?
Luo Jinyun looked at the two of them being wary of each other and burst out laughing.
"Okay, Qinghuan, no need to be polite, come and sit down.
This is the daughter of the Minister of Rites, Jinlan, who is three years older than you. You can call her Sister Xing."
He winked at her secretly:
My aunt passed the inspection, she is a nice person!
Xie Qinghuan sat over and also made a face.
Brother, have you seen it?
I'll observe further.
Xing Jinlan lowered her head and let him look at her without saying a word.
She didn't raise her eyes until Wu Wen brought Wu Chen to pay her respects.
This glance...
It's hard to stay calm anymore!
he is……
Why did he become a monk?
I couldn't help it and stood up in a panic.
Luo Jinyun was surprised and looked at Xie Qinghuan suspiciously.
I don't understand what's going on.
Xie Qinghuan waved his hand, signaling her to be patient.
Wu Chen raised his head and noticed Xing Jinlan.
But apparently...
He is much calmer than her.
Although he was surprised, he did not lose his composure.
Xie Qinghuan saw that Xing Jinlan just looked at Wu Chen with her handkerchief in surprise and didn't say anything.
Knowingly asked:
"Sister Xing, do you recognize the two masters?"
Upon hearing this, Xing Jinlan looked at Wu Chen with his brows drooping and pursed her lips.
Why didn't he look at her?
He didn't want to admit...had he ever known her?
Then she...
I can only shake my head.
He sat down in a daze.
"I recognized the wrong person..."
Hearing this, Wu Chen's eyelashes moved, but he never raised his eyes.
Xie Qinghuan laughed and said:
"In that case, Yutong, take the two masters to the Buddhist temple to chant sutras."
Seeing that she was still staring at Wu Chen, he deliberately invited Xing Jinlan to stay.
"By the way, I wonder how good Sister Xing is at embroidery? Can you stay at your house for a few days and give me some pointers?"
Xing Jinlan was a little hesitant.
Looking at Wu Chen's receding back, he felt unwilling.
It's a difficult situation.
Luo Jinyun saw Xie Qinghuan's intention, although he didn't know why she did that, but he still cooperated:
"You two sisters are of similar age, Jinlan, why don't you stay in Qinghuan Courtyard for a few days?"
Finally, Xing Jinlan gritted her teeth and agreed.
"Then I'd rather obey you than be disrespectful. Sorry for bothering you."
Luo Jinyun smiled warmly.
"Well, we are all family from now on, and we shouldn't have different opinions!"
Xie Qinghuan also happily stood up and took Xing Jinlan's arm.
"That's great. I'm struggling with how to embroider a picture of a tiger descending from a mountain. Can you please teach me?"
"it is good……"
Xie Qinghuan bowed to Luo Jinyun and took Xing Jinlan away.
When they reached the back garden, he kindly introduced it to her:
“Go over there, it’s my brother’s Star-gazing Courtyard;
This is the Buddhist temple where the two masters went;
In front is my Yueqiong Garden."
Xing Jinlan nodded and glanced casually in the direction of the Buddhist hall.
Xie Qinghuan arranged a guest room for Xing Jinlan and thoughtfully prepared dinner for her.
"Sister Xing, if you need anything, just tell Yuzhu."
"Okay, Qinghuan, if you want to embroider something, just come to me!"
"No hurry, sister, take a rest first."
Xie Qinghuan smiled brightly and pulled Chu Hanxiao back to the bedroom.
He rubbed his face and laid down on the table.
"I'm so tired. My face is stiff from laughing..."
Chu Hanxiao said nothing and just drank his tea.
To him, this was just children's mischief.
How could a good lady from an official family fall in love with a monk? This is simply nonsense.
But he didn't say much, just made sure she didn't do anything rash.
After dinner, Yutong came to report.
"Miss, the young master is looking for you."
Xie Qinghuan was surprised.
"Eh? Why didn't you come in when my brother came to see me?"
Yutong shook her head.
Xie Qinghuan had no choice but to go out to meet him.
"Brother? Why don't you go in?"
Xie Tingzhou was relieved to see that she was still in the same state as before.
"I'm fine. I just heard that..."
He glanced at the gate.
Xie Qinghuan smiled playfully.
"Brother, are you worried that I'll eat your marriage proposal?"
"nonsense!"
Xie Tingzhou felt a little embarrassed to be laughed at openly by her.
She turned half her body, her long eyelashes half drooped, and looked a little lonely.
"My father and grandmother arranged my marriage. When you are in the government, you cannot decide for yourself."
Xie Qinghuan tilted her head to follow his eyes.
"So, brother, you don't like this marriage?"
"Whether I like it or not is not important. What matters is that it is suitable."
Xie Qinghuan frowned and grabbed Xie Tingzhou's arm.
"No way! What's most important is that my brother likes her! If you don't like her, we won't marry her!"
Xie Tingzhou was very moved when he heard her say this.
But suddenly I felt a little worried.
"Don't mess around with Qinghuan. This marriage has many implications."
Xie Qinghuan pouted.
"I don't understand what's going on in the court. I only know that I can't let my brother suffer any injustice!"
Xie Tingzhou smiled with relief and touched her hair.
"I'm very touched that Qinghuan has this heart.
It’s just that adult matters are not as simple as you think…”
"Okay! Brother, do you have anything else to do today? If not, I'm busy!"
This made Xie Tingzhou laugh.
Little girl, what are you busy with?
"I've only said a few words, and you already think your brother is annoying?"
Xie Tingzhou pretended to be angry with a look of doting.
It won’t be over until Xie Qinghuan acts like a spoiled child.
"Oh, brother, isn't it... I've been busy reading medical books recently!"