The young man responded and was about to help Jiang Pengji get on the horse.
However, Jiang Pengji didn't need his help.
After getting on the horse easily, the young man returned to his own horse and continued to climb up the horse's back with a clumsy posture.
Jiang Pengji was amused. "You're not good at riding?"
The young man shook his head and said shyly, "It's too tiring to ride. My legs and waist hurt."
Jiang Pengji said, "You have to learn it well. You can't neglect it just because you're afraid of pain and tiredness."
The young man smiled. "You're right. I'll learn it well."
Jiang Pengji followed him and saw the smile on the young man's face. She couldn't help but ask him, "Although you and I are brother and sister and live in the same house, we haven't seen each other for years. Our relationship is weak. But looking at you, you seem to like me very much? "
Her question was quite straightforward and to the point. The youth in embroidered robes was dumbfounded.
After all, even if they didn't have a good relationship, they had to pretend in front of outsiders. Why would they see through the facade?
The young man thought about it and answered honestly. He said, "Although you haven't seen me before, I often hear about you from the servants. I've been longing for you for a long time. What's more, if you didn't mention me to father, he wouldn't have brought me from my hometown in Hejian to his side. Although you won't believe me, I'm really grateful. I want to thank you personally. "
Liu She rarely asked about the sons and daughters of the concubines in the backyard. Before that, the young man had only seen Liu She a few times.
Now he was valued by his father, brought to his side, and supervised every day. This was something he didn't even dare to dream of.
Jiang Pengji smiled. She said, "You're father's son. Blood ties can't be severed. Even if I didn't mention this to father, you should consider marriage. He can't just ignore you. I really didn't do much. "
The young man said, "No matter what, I still like you very much. Father always said that if I could have 30% of your understanding, he would be satisfied. However, I feel that life is short and it's time to have fun. Understanding is something you're born with. It can't be forced. No matter how hard I try, I can't do it well. I might as well forget about it. Anyway, father and sister won't let me starve to death on the streets. "
Jiang Pengji couldn't help but smile. She said, "Life is short, so it's time to have fun? Zi Shi often said the same thing. If you meet, you might have a common language. You're the son of the family. Father won't allow you to muddle along. "
The embroidered clothed youth said, "Zi Shi? Was it Feng Zhen who worked for Sister? Listening to the elder sister's words, the younger brother was a little curious. However, he is a talent that Elder Sister needs to use. He can't be like Little Brother, who wastes his time seeking pleasure. Little Brother shouldn't lead him astray. "
Jiang Pengji was amused by the young man in embroidered clothes.
Feng Zhen was a seasoned veteran in the world of romance. If anyone was to be led astray, it would be Feng Zhen who led others astray.
The youth in embroidered clothes was very talkative. He looked a little shy, but his personality was very cheerful. There was almost no awkward silence.
Seeing that they were about to enter the city, Jiang Pengji said, "You're almost 15 this year, right?"
The youth in embroidered robes said, "After the twelfth month, I'll be fifteen."
"Has Father thought about what courtesy name he wants to give you?"
Although courtesy names were given after one's coronation, Father and elders could name them in advance.
With Liu She's reputation and Jiang Pengji's status, the youth in embroidered robes had a strong backing. He had the right to choose a courtesy name in advance.
The youth in embroidered robes said, "Father said a while ago that he wants to pick again. After he's done, he can look at me."
Speaking of his marriage, the youth in embroidered robes was not shy. Instead, he was generous. His eyes were full of curiosity about the unknown.
"Indeed, we should choose carefully."
The group entered the city. There were few people on the streets.
But looking at the people's attire and complexion, they were living a good life.
Although Liu She had decided to retire behind the scenes, the mansion he lived in was still his old house. It was much larger than the mansion in Hejian.
Liu She's housekeeper was looking around anxiously outside the mansion. He even stretched his neck.
Seeing the target appear at the end of the long street, the old housekeeper's wrinkled face was filled with joy. Even his eyes lit up.
"This old servant greets the eldest lady."
Jiang Pengji got off the horse and handed Little White's reins to the groom. "Is Father here?"
The old housekeeper nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, yes. Master has been waiting for you all day."
Jiang Pengji asked Fu Wang to set up camp outside the city. After the soldiers were settled, she entered the mansion with the old housekeeper leading the way.
"This daughter greets father."
Jiang Pengji greeted Liu She. Halfway through her greeting, Liu She helped her up.
"Lanting has lost a lot of weight. You look taller than before."
Jiang Pengji was only half a head shorter than Liu She and half a head taller than her brother.
This height was not considered short among men, not to mention that she was a woman. She really stood out from the crowd.
Whether it was Jiang Pengji or Liu She, neither of them liked to stir up emotions.
The youth in embroidered robes said, "Father, I think she is tired from the long journey. Why don't you ask someone to prepare some hot soup and help her change?"
Liu She said, "Zhao 'er is right. I was too careless."
Then, he called for the servant girl.
Jiang Pengji closed the streaming room and went to wash up with the servant girl.
"This room doesn't look like it was cleaned recently."
The servant girl said, "It has always been here. Master has prepared it for you since he came here."
Jiang Pengji looked down. "Thank you, father."
She took a good bath and the servant girl brought in luxurious clothes and turtle shell jewelry.
After dressing up, she looked at the woman in the bronze mirror and curled her lips stiffly.
It was the first time she dressed up like a woman since her transmigration.
She put on makeup and put on the best clothes.
She and the youth in embroidered robes looked like sister and brother. It was as if they came from the same womb.
Jiang Pengji looked down and picked up a sandalwood brocade fan from the servant girl's plate.
"Let's go."
Jiang Pengji went to the main hall and found a few unfamiliar faces there. They were all dressed in formal attire.
Liu She was talking to them. When he saw Jiang Pengji, he quickly got up.
He said, "Lanting, come to your father's side."
Jiang Pengji walked over, and the middle-aged men all looked at her with scrutinizing eyes.
They all had the same question in their eyes — was this the woman chosen by the magistrate of Liuzhou?
Some people snorted disapprovingly, some were deep in thought, and some closed their eyes. They behaved like outsiders.
Jiang Pengji did not need Liu She to introduce them. She knew that they must be related to the aristocratic families of Chongzhou.
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