Chapter 250: Love at first sight in one word (Additional update for Valentine’s Day)

Chapter 250: Love at first sight in one word (Additional update for Valentine’s Day)

 Chapter 250: Love at First Sight in One Word (Additional update for Valentine’s Day)

"Master Su?" Xiao Zhishi was stunned for a moment before he understood. He should be talking about the young master of the Anxi Protectorate that everyone always mentioned in the past two days, but Min Niang...she also frowned, "This matter Have you told her? Is she willing?"

There was a hint of impatience in Zhang Huaiji's tone, "I'll talk to her when she comes out." He said coldly, "I just asked her to play two pieces of piano in the side courtyard. What did you expect?" Gone? Besides, others don’t know it, and you don’t know it. It’s because she keeps saying that she wants to find someone as strong as Qu Yulang, but Pei Changshi sees that it’s not possible, isn’t Mr. Su doing what she wants now? Go quickly, we're already having dinner, I won't be able to serve drinks until I get back."

Xiaozhi didn't dare to neglect, so she hurriedly turned around and went inside. She turned out before she had a cup of tea. Zhang Minniang, who was following her, stepped forward and bowed, "I've met my brother."

Zhang Huaiji looked up and down, and saw that she was wearing a crabapple red shirt today, with an eight-treasure tassel hairpin on her head. She had drank wine in the afternoon, and her face was still a little flushed. Under the light, she looked more red than usual. A bit charming, he couldn't help but clear his throat, "Did your sister-in-law tell you this?"

 Zhang Minniang nodded calmly, "A distinguished guest is here, and it is Minniang's honor to be able to perform a song."

Zhang Huaiji hurriedly waved his hand and said with a smile, "What you said is wrong, Min Niang. You just came up by chance today. Let's listen to the aunties and sisters-in-law. Anyone who is a distinguished guest or a regular guest is just taking advantage of it. Over here in the side courtyard You have also played the piano in the study, so I will send you there now, and ask the maid to pick you up later, so that no one will rush you."

 Zhang Minniang gently responded "Yes". Xiao Zhishi said hurriedly, "It's so kind, I'll go in and lay an ambush, and I can make everyone happy later." After saying that, he pursed his lips and smiled, turned around and entered the yard.

Zhang Huaiji rubbed his hands and said, "There are many people in the front yard, let's go through the small door over there."

He took a few steps back when he heard Zhang Minniang's soft inquiry from behind him, "Brother, I've also heard some things about the past two days. This Mr. Su came here very strangely today, but I didn't know..."

Zhang Huaiji felt something in his heart. His cousin is as her name suggests. She has been smart since she was a child and is much more perceptive than ordinary women. However, the matter has not yet been finalized. Do you want to make it clear to her? He turned his head and looked back, only to see Zhang Minniang looking up at him, her eyes brighter than usual, "Is he trying to win over us to deal with Qu Yulang and Pei Changshi?"

Her voice was extremely soft, but it sounded like a bang in Zhang Huaiji's ears. He paused in his steps and looked around hurriedly. He saw no one else around except the maidservant who had been following Zhang Minniang all year round. Then he relaxed. He took a breath and scolded in a low voice, "Don't make random guesses, is this also allowed to be said?"

 Zhang Minniang looked at him steadily, a strange smile suddenly appeared on her face, and she bowed unhurriedly, "It was Minniang who was abrupt, brother, don't blame me."

Zhang Huaiji was stunned for a moment and sighed, "What you said is indeed reckless! Why do you deal with Qu Yulang? What is the relationship between our family and the Qu family? Don't forget that your grandmother's surname is Qu! How will the governor treat you? They have always been friendly, but Yulang was too willful and did not allow us to interfere in the workshop. In the past few years, he has always taken Pei Changshi's side and made things difficult for everyone. He sees clearly that the common people, craftsmen and merchants are unreliable, and Xizhou still has to rely on us!"

"As for Mr. Su, he has a noble status and a resolute temperament. Although he is in the military, he sees things much more clearly than Qu Yulang. He came here today to celebrate his birthday and had a great time chatting with everyone. He was originally with Pei Chang Shi and his wife are having some troubles. Yulang knows this, but now he still hangs out with Pei Changshi. If he suffers from this, can he still blame others? "

Zhang Minniang lowered her head and couldn't see clearly what her face was like, but her voice was still soft and calm, "Minniang understands."

Zhang Huaiji felt a little uneasy. After thinking about it, he whispered, "You only need to play the piano today and don't worry about anything else. My brother will make arrangements for you. That Mr. Su, his identity and experience are not the same." Isn’t he as good as Qu Yulang? He is extremely heroic and worthy of listening to your music..."

Zhang Minniang took a step back and bowed deeply, "Thank you very much, brother. It turns out that Minniang is ignorant and arrogant, which has made it difficult for my brother and sister-in-law. In the future, my brother will make the final decision on Minniang's affairs." That’s it.”

Zhang Huaiji couldn't help but be stunned. Did she mean to agree to this? This was perfect, but her thoughts had always been a little weird... He glanced at Zhang Minniang suspiciously, and simply frowned, "This is a serious matter, let's talk about it later." Minniang looked gentle, but she had a big idea. , the people in Manxi Province only thought that they had delayed her, but they didn't know that most of these things were her own idea. If she boasted to Mr. Su now, but she didn't want to turn around, wouldn't it be bad? event?

Zhang Minniang raised her head, with a calm look on her face, "Brother, don't worry too much. Although Minniang is reckless, how could she ever break her promise? How could she not understand the overall situation at this critical juncture?" She suddenly smiled sweetly. , "Min Niang will definitely play the piano well today. Brother, let me take care of the rest."

Zhang Huaiji didn't know what to say for a moment. He coughed twice before smiling and saying, "Lao Minniang is here."

Turning from the small door into the corridor, within a few steps, you arrived at the small academy where Zhang Huaiji usually entertained guests. At this time, only two maids who usually served pen and ink were waiting at the door. Zhang Huaiji smiled and said, "You clean your hands first and tune the piano." , Just play two of your favorite songs after a while, I will make my own arrangements later."

Zhang Minniang bowed silently. Seeing that Zhang Huaiji had left the door, she sent two maids to fetch water and fetch incense. The maid who had been following her looked around and couldn't help but whisper, "Madam, this Who is Mr. Su? Do you want me to go find out?"

There was only indifference in Zhang Minniang's eyes, "No need, it doesn't matter what kind of person he is, what matters is..." She stopped talking, her eyes suddenly became much colder, and after a long while she smiled faintly, "Na Na, do you think I can wait for a better opportunity?"

Nana sighed softly. Seeing a little maid carrying a small incense burner with brisk steps, she didn't dare to speak anymore and took a step back silently, her whole body blending into the shadow of the lamp.

 After burning the incense, Zhang Minniang had burnt incense and purified her hands. She sat in front of the lyre placed on the wooden table in the courtyard, and slowly pressed the strings with a pair of slender hands that beat the frost and snow. In the front yard, which is only separated by a narrow road, there are several long tables set up in a silk tent. The dinner tables on these tables have been taken away, and fine wine and fruits have been served again. Zhang Huaiji stood under the steps of the hall, and was toasting with Zhanjia. Before he finished speaking, a few soothing and clear piano sounds suddenly came in. They echoed faintly among the night lights, and there was almost a dreamlike mood. All the people Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Zhang Huaiji was halfway through the long toast he had prepared. When he heard the music, he smiled slightly and stopped talking. He just flicked his fingernails dipped in wine into the air a few times, drank the glass in one gulp, and returned to his seat. , everyone here did not dare to say a word, but just drank the wine in the glass silently.

The piano music was melodious and melodious. First there was a song called "Orchid", and then there was a song called "Deer Ming". Everyone was listening intently, but after hearing a few clank sounds, the clear sound gradually died away and never sounded again. Many people just woke up from a dream, and the more impatient ones looked at Zhang Huaiji, "Such a wonderful tune! Can you please ask the violinist to play another song?"

Su Nanjin was sitting next to Zhang Huaiji and couldn't help but say, "Exactly, in the years since Su came to Western Xinjiang, he has long been tired of listening to the pipa, but this is the first time he can hear such a pure and elegant music. There is such a piano player!”

Zhang Huaiji chuckled, waved his hand and said, "That's all, you don't need to ask anymore. Today we have benefited from my mother's favor. Come on, have a drink!" After saying this, he waved his hand to the female actors who had stopped for a toast. , and suddenly the cheerful music started playing again, and the quiet time before seemed more and more like a dream.

Su Nanjin was puzzled, but she saw many people showing understanding smiles. Some people raised their heads and drank the wine in sighs, "It turns out that we still have such good luck today, it's just a revelation!"

He couldn't help but look at Lu Qingyan, but he saw Lu Qingyan turning his head and talking in a low voice to Zhang County Lieutenant beside him. After a while, he turned his head and nodded to himself, and gave Zhang Huaiji a meaningful look with a smile. Somewhat subtle.

Su Nanjin's heart suddenly moved. Zhang Huaiji said it was because of "her mother's influence", and some people said it was "good fortune". It was obvious that the person playing the piano was not a luthier, but a female family member of a high-ranking family in Xizhou, or a well-known official woman... Thinking of Lu Qingyan's previous instructions, he turned to look at Zhang Huaiji and sighed, "Nan Jin has been away from Chang'an for many years, and today I have the chance to listen to such elegant music, which actually evokes a feeling of homesickness. My mother is old and clumsy. Jing Duo is sick. He has only one daughter in the family, and his body is too weak to withstand the wind, frost and bitter cold. Su is just a normal person here in Western Xinjiang, but during the festivals, they are inseparable. I don’t know what year or month they can share it like joining the army. This is family happiness!”

Zhang Huaiji's heart skipped a beat and he sighed, "Young Master does not avoid hardships and dangers, and it is the greatest filial piety to stay with the Protector. Among all of us here, who among us doesn't admire the Young Master deeply..."

The two of them became more and more congenial as they talked, and they toasted each other from time to time. After a while, they had already discussed the topic, and their titles were changed to "Brother Zhang" and "Ziyu".

Wang Junmeng, who was sitting on another table, stood up calmly, found a few relatives and friends who had always been close to each other and drank two glasses of wine. When he walked back, he patted the Zhang family who was greeting guests for drinks. Lang, laughed in a low voice, "Your aunt's piano playing is getting better and better!"

Dalang curled his lips, "It's not because my grandparents are so proud. The last time my sister and I begged her to play the piano, she told her not to play the piano in front of her. When I mentioned it, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. She didn't expect that today she would be willing to play the piano. Played!"

Wang Junmeng was startled, and suddenly remembered what Qu Chongyu said to him, and couldn't help laughing. Seeing Dalang looking at him in surprise, he hurriedly raised his glass to cover up, "This is more and more rare. , you should drink two more glasses, drink two more glasses!”

Amidst the laughter of people pushing cups and changing cups, the wine bearers who were circling the fine wine, and the drinking orders for drinking by drawing lots were all brought out, and the yard became more and more lively. Wang Junmeng had just drank a glass of fine wine. When he looked up, he saw Zhang Huaiji and Su Nanjin had quietly left the table. He smiled and waved to the people next to him, "Wait a moment, I'll be back soon." The disciples came over immediately, "I'll accompany Ming Mansion there!"

Wang Junmeng thought to himself that he was unlucky and had to go with him once. When he returned to the banquet, Zhang Huaiji and Su Nanjin were still nowhere to be seen. He turned his head and looked at the wall where the sound of the piano had just come from, and sighed secretly. When he returned to sit down in front of the case, he saw the blond and blue-eyed Hu puppet on the copper plate spinning around a few times. When he stopped, his finger was pointed at himself again. He couldn't help but beat the case and shouted, "Today This drunkard is actually having trouble with a certain person!" Everyone burst into laughter.

On the other side of the high wall, a deep passage seemed to completely separate the two worlds. The small side yard was quiet. Zhang Minniang sat on the mat with her eyes downrightly, and after a while she whispered softly, "Young Master wants to The flute you want is indeed available, but you have to wait for two days to get it. "

She slowly raised her eyes, and the man opposite him was looking at him intently. His eyes were different from Qu Yulang's sharp and guarded look, and different from Pei Changshi's calm and insightful look, but with unabashed amazement. with eagerness. Zhang Minniang's eyelashes fluttered slightly and then drooped, like a frightened butterfly constricting its wings. She lowered her head and bowed in salute, "If you have no other instructions, I will leave."

Slowly getting up, taking a step back, and turning around to leave, she could clearly feel that those two eyes were still firmly stuck on her back. It was not until the door curtain fell that she was separated from the burning gaze, and Nana followed suit. After entering the room, he patted his chest and laughed softly, "This Mr. Su's eyes seem to be able to eat people!"

Zhang Minniang stood there in a daze, with no joy in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth slowly raised.

Although I haven’t reached 120 votes, I would like to thank everyone for their pink and rose flowers, and send me a fat chapter. It is a holiday gift for everyone from me who works hard to code during the holidays. Who said that? I wish all the lovers in the world are separated. We have been brothers and sisters for many years; I don’t care about the psychological imbalance, so I hope that no one who has a candlelight dinner today will be able to get a seat...someone who is envious and hateful will run down...

Tomorrow’s update will be late, so please check it out at noon.

　　

　　

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