Rudonghai

Chapter 120 Appreciating the Maple
Gu Yunxiao was dumbfounded, and Ji Qingrou suddenly took off her high hat. If she didn't dress up beautifully, she would embarrass Ji Jiaqian, so how could she not do so?

Ji Qingrou personally picked out a peach-red dress from the closet. The skirt was embroidered with peonies, and the flowers were so beautiful that it was so gorgeous.Gu Yunxiao doesn't like to be too flamboyant, so she hasn't worn this skirt since it was newly cut, and she didn't expect it to be picked by Ji Qingrou.

She shook her head and said, "Such a bright color really doesn't suit me, why don't you choose that indigo dress?"

"Just this one, the indigo color is so dim, the third sister doesn't look like a girl in her [-]s, she looks like a steady wife." Ji Qingrou teased her, and put the skirt into Gu Yunxiao's arms It looks like she rolls up her sleeves and asks Wen Xing to help put it on when she doesn't wear it.

Gu Yunxiao was so frightened that she had no choice but to change into this pink dress. Standing in front of the mirror, it didn't look gaudy, but it made her small face fair, making her look a bit delicate and beautiful.

Ji Qingrou looked around, and said with satisfaction: "It's so good, Liu Xu helped put some powder on third sister's thrush. Third sister just doesn't like to dress up, otherwise why would she always be compared to second sister?"

Gu Yunxiao smiled wryly, even if Gu Yunyan turned her face to the sky, no matter how carefully she dresses up, she can't compare to it, it's better to be fresh and refreshed.

Liu Xu has long been eager to move, wanting to dress up her own girl.

Given this rare opportunity, she will naturally do her best.

Gu Yunxiao stared at the person in the mirror and suddenly couldn't recognize him.With light makeup and elegant makeup, against the color of pink, her face was suddenly bright and moving, which surprised her.

Ji Qingrou didn't expect that Gu Yunxiao could be so good with a little dressing up, and took her to see Ji Jiaqian, which also surprised the latter: "Sure enough, every little girl has to dress up. Look at how pretty she looks, and she must go out when she goes out." It can attract young princes to look back frequently."

Gu Yunxiao's cheeks were flushed by her teasing, but she thought in her heart that this mother and daughter are trying their best to dress up by themselves. Is this to appreciate the maple leaves, or let others reward themselves?

Was it really because she was worried that she would lose face to Ji Jiaqian that Ji Qingrou wronged herself to be a green leaf, dressed simply, even quite plainly, just to bring out her own excellence?

After glancing at the two of them without any trace, Gu Yunxiao obediently followed them into the carriage.

Anyway, the boat would go straight when it reached the bridge, so she wanted to see what kind of medicine the two men were selling in their gourds.

Huguo Temple is very popular with incense, and has always been loved by noble ladies. Occasionally, they bring their ladies to the temple to offer incense.

Large and small carriages and soft sedan chairs were parked at the entrance of the temple. The big man who carried the sedan chair knew his identity.

The ladies outside the temple are all wearing gauze hats, half covered by white gauze, showing the graceful appearance of girls from various families indistinctly.

Gu Yunxiao took Liu Xu's hand and got out of the carriage, swept out habitually, and couldn't help frowning.

It was said to be admiring the maple leaves, but the people present were not very interested in the maple leaves. Instead, they gathered together in twos and threes to chat softly.

Where is it really appreciating the maple, it seems to be meeting people.If any wife takes a fancy to the girl of the other party, she will go forward and ask a few more questions, make a note of it secretly, and then say kiss to her son later.

Only then did Gu Yunxiao understand why Ji Qingrou wanted to dress herself up, was she planning to push her out?

Looking around secretly, Ji Jiaqian's vermilion dress was particularly eye-catching among the crowd.There are two gold hairpins on the towering black hair, which make her fair face still charming.

Any wife who didn't know the daughter of the Ji family came forward to salute one after another: "This is the third girl of the Gu family, she is really slim and beautiful."

"That's right, standing with Rou'er is like a sister. Mrs. Gu knows how to take care of others, and she looks at the two girls very tender." The wives were very witty and flattered.Most of them were smart enough not to mention Gu Yunyan as a troublemaker, and fortunately Gu Yunyan was not there, otherwise, what's the point of comparing everyone?
When Ji Jiaqian heard this, she said with a slight smile on her lips: "Ladies, it's absurd. It's the first time for Xiao girl to come back, and she doesn't often go out of the house on weekdays. Please give me some advice."

"Don't dare to be that," the wives greeted each other modestly, and surrounded Ji Jiaqian and his party into Huguo Temple.

Gu Yunxiao raised her eyebrows under the gauze hat. Wearing such a thing, she could only get a rough look. How did the wives know that she was slim and as beautiful as Ji Qingrou again?

If it's really a good word that comes out of your mouth, you don't need to pour money out.

Ji Jiaqian had a few wives who were on good terms with her on weekdays. After chatting in a low voice, she smiled at Gu Yunxiao and said, "Girl Xiao rarely comes here, so she walks around. Except for the maple forest, the back of the Huguo Temple is also very clean. The two koi are famous, you can go and have a look."

She took Ji Qingrou's hand again and said: "Your Rou'er is here to accompany me, you just have to walk around. She has been here twice, and she is already tired of it, and she is very naughty, it's better to stay by my side. "

Ji Qingrou acted coquettishly and said: "Mother, is your daughter being naughty?"

"Yes, I can't tell you." Ji Jiaqian patted the back of Ji Qingrou's hand to comfort her, smiled and waved her hand to signal Gu Yunxiao to go for a walk in the maple forest.

Gu Yunxiao is as good as others, she doesn't know how to deal with these noble ladies.It is obvious that these ladies are not low-born, so they are so enthusiastic about her because of Ji Jiaqian, it is really boring.

The ladies around me stood like logs, their expressions could not be seen clearly under their gauze hats, and they were probably neither hot nor cold.

Anyway, she is just the youngest daughter of a fourth-rank official family, and her background is not comparable to theirs.The wives can exchange a few words in public, so there is no need for these little girls to be too friendly with her, it is better to say a few more words with Ji Qingrou.

Ji Jiaqian took care of her two stepdaughters after marrying into Gu's house, but she was definitely not as close as her own daughter.

Gu Yunxiao didn't mind either, and wandered around the maple forest with catkins.The maple leaves are red and the beauty is overwhelming. Indeed, she seldom goes out and misses a lot of beautiful scenery.

It's a pity that no matter how beautiful the scenery is, the tranquility will still be broken by someone: "Miss Gu San, what a coincidence."

She looked back and saw Ji Keran, wasn't it just a coincidence, every time she went out she had to meet this man, and she was really annoyed.

Gu Yunxiao lowered his body to salute, and said distantly: "I didn't expect to meet Mrs. Ji here. My mother is taking Sister Rou over there. If you want to see them, you might as well take a few more steps."

"Meeting is fate. I would like to say a few more words to the girl, girl don't you mind?" Ji Keran didn't seem to hear the estrangement, still smiling and standing a few steps away.

If she minds, can Ji Keran be allowed to leave obediently?
Gu Yunxiao lowered his eyes: "I won't see you for a few days, what's your order?"

Ji Keran narrowed his eyes, Gu Yunxiao's alienation from him was so obvious that it was hard to ignore.He thought about it, and obviously didn't understand when he offended the little girl: "It's too distant to say that the order is too distant. What did I do to make the third girl unhappy? If so, I will apologize first."

Gu Yunxiao was afraid that Ji Keran would find out about her eavesdropping in the backyard last time, so he reluctantly responded: "What did you say, it's just that my sister reminded the little girl that Master Ji has a prominent background, and it's not something ordinary people can reach. Pay attention to your proportions."

It's a rare opportunity, and you have to find an excuse, so naturally you don't mind dragging Gu Yunyan in.

When Ji Keran heard that it was Gu Yunyan's words, he couldn't help frowning: "Where did the second girl Gu come from for her warning? Does the third girl also think that what she said is reasonable, so I stay away from you?"

"My sister is always for the sake of the little girl, how can you not listen? If there is nothing wrong, the little girl will leave first." Gu Yunxiao simply pushed Gu Yunyan out. Anyway, she has always been very obedient to this sister, and everyone just You will feel that Gu Yunyan did say these words in private, and you will never doubt it.

Ji Keran took two steps forward, trying to stop her from leaving: "Miss Gu San, don't you understand what I'm thinking?"

After all, he didn't press on every step of the way, but left cleanly.

Ji Keran's voice was not lowered. Fortunately, there was no one around, but Gu Yunxiao was shocked and had goosebumps all over his body.

Liu Xu naturally heard it too, and said in surprise, "Girl, does Master Ji mean..."

"It's just a joke, you don't have to take it to heart." Gu Yunxiao was so annoyed, Ji Keran looked affectionate, whether it was for Ji Jiaqian or himself, he came at his fingertips.

This man has spoken love words to countless women, he just opened his mouth, his expression and tone are just right.If it were a woman who didn't know, she would have been sad and guilty by his affectionate but forced to suppress expression, and would happily accept the affection of this proud son of heaven.

Gu Yunxiao snorted coldly in his heart, turned around and looked at the large maple leaves, only feeling that the beautiful scenery at this moment no longer has the charm of before: "Let's go, it's a pity to have such a rare beautiful scenery."

Without such an annoying Ji Keran, she would be able to appreciate Maple Leaf seriously.

Before Liu Xu behind him could reply, Gu Yunxiao came back to his senses strangely, and saw a black shadow descend from the sky and land on his shoulder.

She knew what it was without looking, lifted the gauze hat, reached out and stroked Hai Dongqing's feathers: "Qui'er is here too, is your master there too?"

At the Maple Appreciation Conference at Huguo Temple, Gu Yunxiao did not believe that Xiao Xilin would not understand what was going on inside, and dared to come. Could it be that he was escorted by Mrs. Zhen Guohou again?
"So it's the third girl of the Gu family. I haven't seen you for a long time." Sure enough, Mrs. Zhen Guohou came slowly, the ruby ​​hairpin on her hair was pleated and shining, she glanced at Gu Yunxiao's shoulder, and the smile on the corner of her mouth deepened: " I didn't expect Hai Dongqing to fall in love with the girl and get so close to you."

Gu Yunxiao hurriedly saluted, but didn't know how to start a conversation.

Hai Dongqing suddenly spread his wings, circled twice above Gu Yunxiao's head, flew towards the young man behind Mrs. Zhen Guohou, and landed firmly on his shoulder.

(End of this chapter)