Travel To The World Of Ca Li
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The garden in the prime minister's residence has the second largest area after the imperial palace garden. This is enough to show the dignity and high status of the people who live in it.
Trees with flowers lined up along the way. Xiu Qixuan followed Duan Xianlie's footsteps through the flower fields to head towards the gazebo at the edge.
They saw an older woman standing near the gazebo. She was wearing an old pink brocade dress with a flower belt wrapped around her waist. The red onyx hairpin sticks to form a tassel in her hair, making her look elegant with a noble radiance. A guarded smile appeared on his face when he saw them approaching.
It was no mistake, he was Su Chen. Women who got the status of first rank mistress in the upper social class.
Xiu Qixuan respectfully bowed to Su Chen, her movements smooth and gentle. "Xuan'er saw Madam Prime Minister!"
"This son-in-law greets Mother-in-law!" Duan Xianlie saluted.
"Wake up! We're all family, why do you guys have to be so formal?" Su Chen said warmly with a smile in his eyes.
Although Su Chen did not reveal any emotions aside from hospitality, Xiu Qixuan knew there was judgment for him in those two smiling-looking eyes.
"Thank you for this generous invitation, ma'am!" Xiu Qixuan said lightly with a polite smile.
"What an awkward call it is. I'm your aunt, call me right!" Su Chen frowned feeling objectionable to make a sound by staring at the pretty face in front of him.
Su Chen began to speak kindly starting a small talk like the elders at home did.
Xiu Qixuan's clear eyes formed an arch as her mouth smiled. "certain. If aunt doesn't mind." He waved a hand forming a gesture to Xiao Rou behind him as he again said; "Xuan'er prepared the gift wholeheartedly. Please young aunts and mistresses generously accept this form of simplicity."
Duan Xianlie watched with his astute eyes. "The great general is truly blessed to have such an extraordinary daughter. Miss Xiu is too kind!" He seemed to say solemnly in praise, but, his mind was hidden behind it.
Su Chen nodded in satisfaction with Xiu Qixuan's thoroughness to please her heart. Then he walked inside the gazebo after his servant received the gift. He said brightly; "The red tea from the north I just received. Sit down and try it out!"
Facing Su Chen and Duan Xianlie at once in a single time like this, Xiu Qixuan could only be more careful. Although Su Chen was the biological mother of Yao Yunmei, personally they were different people, Xiu Qixuan had not been able to feel comfortable with him.
With careful motion Xiu Qixuan and Duan Xianlie sat down next to the bench. The waiter immediately served tea with a set of luxurious snacks.
"When you're born, you're as small as a cat. Your health and body are not good either. But now you look healthier." Su Chen said in a distorted voice staring intently into Xiu Qixuan's face. He continued with a lower drooping gaze, "Even your innate is unique, very similar to Liu'er!" Between his eyebrows was sadness that could be seen.
He seemed to have a very close relationship with Wen Liu back then. The atmosphere of life in the park becomes a little dim by the statement full of nostalgic sirat that suddenly.
The smile on Xiu Qixuan's face seemed to become even stiffer. He did not flinch to open his mouth.
Seeing her discomfort, the sensitive Duan Xianlie then said to divert; "The skin color of Big Miss Xiu looks very healthy. I heard the air in Ping'an is so nice and warm, a quiet place to get treatment compared to the crowds in the capital. Yunmei's fertility was also so good there, she gave birth to a son." Duan Xianlie drank the tea in his hand as he glanced at Xiu Qixuan through the steam rising from his eyes.
Putting aside the fact that Xiu Qixuan came from a border that was not as advanced as the capital. Duan Xianlie who observed him was impressed by his more ingenious and mature behavior in approaching.
Xiu Qixuan's mouth moved back on her words; "And, also Yunmei jiejie has always been in the care of our Xiu family, she is very good with her role of being a mother and wife."
Seeing the topic rolling in order to prevent him from speaking any further regarding Wen Liu, Su Chen voluntarily stopped and chose to go along with the flow of their conversation. "Hoh, how's my grandson doing there?" He inquired more about Yao Yunmei's state and the other small talk.
Unknowingly an hour passed, the senior maid suddenly came over to Su Chen reminding him of his work schedule to make a lot of bookkeeping as a hostess.
Su Chen got up to his feet followed by Xiu Qixuan and Duan Xianlie. He said with a slightly tangled face to Xiu Qixuan; "The sunny weather is a good day. Unfortunately, this aunt of yours has no more time to accompany you around looking at this residence properly."
Politely, Xiu Qixuan said straightforwardly; "Auntie is very considerate. Xuan'er feels enough."
"Silly girl, of course I should pay more attention to you." Su Chen said anxiously with the radiance belonging to a caring mother. "I'll call you for your next visit." He then continued by turning his head towards Duan Xianlie, the "Daughter-in-law. Replace me, deliver guests well." he said a little commanding.
"Okay, mother-in-law!" Duan Xianlie answered obediently.
"Introduction to aunt's departure!"
"Introduce mother-in-law!"
They immediately bowed respectfully as Su Chen's back turned around stepping away.
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Xiu Qixuan stepped slowly led by Duan Xianlie. The air around them felt sharper.
With a unique dignity Duan Xianlie suddenly said; "I was impressed. The big miss has the nature of making people overwhelmed."
"The young lady is meticulous! Xuan'er, there are still many flaws. In the future still need help and advice from your senior." Xiu Qixuan's eyes flashed sharply with a business smile plastered on her face.
His words sounded humble, yet he was smart to emphasize asking for help.
Duan Xianlie chuckled cheerfully and said; "Hoh, very good! Then you can call me Xian jiejie in the future."
Does the curious approach work? Xiu Qixuan knew the people within the Duan Family were so complicated. They are always vigilant and think of more advantages in forming a relationship.
As it attracted Duan Xianlie towards him, Xiu Qixuan could only act cleverly hiding her emotions and thoughts so as not to be easily read by the young lady.
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