Bing Tang took out a blue silk shawl and measured it behind Qin Yining's back as he said, "I also heard it from the servant girl at Ci Xiao Garden. She only heard it when she went in to serve the hot water this morning. She didn't say much and only said that Old Madam wanted to bring the whole family out for a walk. Nothing else. "
"I see. You don't need to change the clothes, it's fine like this. " Qin Yining looked at the white shawl on her body in the bronze mirror and casually took it off and had Song Lan put it away. She sat down on the embroidered stool in front of the makeup table and saw that Song Lan was about to let her try on another light pink shawl. She hurriedly waved her hand and said, "There's no need to try it on. It doesn't matter if it's a little wider or a little narrower."
"Try it on again. What if it doesn't fit you?"
"What's wrong with it? It's fine as long as it fits me." Qin Yining was very tired of trying on clothes and looking at herself in the mirror.
Song Lan laughed and said, "Miss, you're really something. Don't let the other girls in the family know that you're like this. You're born with a beautiful appearance, but you don't care about your appearance at all. Other people will think of all sorts of ways to get what they don't have. Sixth Young Miss doesn't dare to eat her fill every day to maintain her figure. Seventh Young Miss even washes her face with flower juice every day. You, on the other hand, don't care about it. "
Bing Tang handed over the shawl, belt, and other accessories and said with a smile, "Miss, you're born with a beautiful appearance. Moreover, your personal pursuits are different. Why do you think Sixth Young Miss and Seventh Young Miss are like that? Women dress up for the person they like, isn't it for their own future? Us girls are different. "
"Yes, I don't have anyone I like, so I don't care about these things." Qin Yining deeply agreed.
Bing Tang said with a smile, "That's not true! When I said you're different, I didn't mean this. Not to mention that you're born with a beautiful appearance, you don't need to care so much. Even if you're beautiful, there's still a Little Wang Ye who's devoted to you, right? "
Qin Yining's face turned red. She rolled her eyes at Bing Tang and said, "You're so mean."
Bing Tang laughed loudly.
Coincidentally, Er Bai bounced over to Qin Yining's side. Seeing Er Bai's adorable little face, Qin Yining's heart melted. He picked it up and placed it on his lap, stroking its head lovingly.
Bing Tang covered her mouth and laughed, "Little Wang Ye is really considerate. He left Er Bai with you so that you wouldn't think of him whenever you see him. At the very least, this can be considered as a token of love, right? "He pointed at the plum blossom fringe on Er Bai's neck.
Er Bai seemed to have understood Bing Tang's words. It twisted and turned on Qin Yining's lap until it found a comfortable position to sit up. It placed its two little paws on Qin Yining's hand and blinked its big black eyes as it stared fixedly at Qin Yining.
"Don't talk nonsense. I don't have any pledge of love with him, much less a token of love."
Qin Yining retorted. She lowered her head and smiled at Er Bai. The little white rabbit had a circle of black fur around its left eye. It looked as if it had been punched by someone. It was really cute and comical.
Qin Yining couldn't help but laugh. She picked up the palm-sized little thing.
"Miss, you still want to carry Er Bai? It's time to pay respects to Madam Dowager. If we're late, the people from Snow Pear Courtyard will have something to say. "
Song Lan tidied up the wardrobe. She took out a light blue thin cloak and draped it over Qin Yining. She then flipped her soft, long hair out from her collar.
Qin Yining could only hand Er Bai over to Qiu Lu and said, "Alright, let's pay respects to Madam Dowager first. When we get back, we'll think of ways to improve Er Bai. Why hasn't it grown even after a month? "
"Perhaps it's this embryo that won't grow up." Bing Tang smiled as she helped Qin Yining up. She and Song Lan waited on her left and right as they walked towards Ci Xiao Garden.
On a spring day in Ci Xiao Garden, the veranda was already filled with green potted plants that had been moved out from the conservatory. The potted plants were made of white porcelain and blue flowers. The green leaves made the originally cold and hard courtyard seem more gentle and lively.
They walked briskly along the limestone path and went up the stairs. A maidservant lifted the curtain and went inside to reply.
Qin Yining took off her cloak outside and handed it to Bing Tang. She could already hear the lively laughter inside.
Qin Yining smiled and asked Ji Xiang, "Madam Dowager, did you like it today? Was the breakfast delicious? "
Ji Xiang smiled and said, "Madam Dowager didn't like it very much. Her Majesty the Empress was bestowed the Everlasting Spring Garden and invited many womenfolk from prominent families to tour the garden. Our family also received an invitation. Madam Dowager is inside discussing who to bring along."
Qin Yining nodded and thought to himself that the little lass really didn't hear the full story. He walked around the screen and went inside to pay his respects to Madam Dowager.
Even now, Madam Dowager still bore a grudge against Qin Yining for bringing the Sun Clan to live outside. However, after seeing Qin Huaiyuan's attitude, it wasn't good for her to continue making a fuss. Moreover, there was also the matter of the snuff bottle. Madam Dowager always felt like a knife was hanging in her heart. She was afraid that one day something would happen.
Therefore, even though she was angry with Qin Yining and felt that she was siding with outsiders, she still restrained herself a little.
"Sister Yi, you're here. We were just talking about you." Madam Dowager smiled and said, "Her Majesty the Empress invited the womenfolk of noble families to tour the Everlasting Spring Garden in order to celebrate the peace of the Dayan. This is a great favor. Our family has three imperial edicts, and each of them can bring someone with them. Naturally, you can also go with your mother."
Qin Yining smiled and nodded, "Granddaughter has never seen this kind of market before. However, where is this Everlasting Spring Garden? "
Qin Yining smiled and respectfully placed the refreshments that had just been brought in next to Cao Yuqing's hand. He said with a bit of pride, "You don't even know about Everlasting Spring Garden? Everlasting Spring Garden is a manor in the Everlasting Spring Mountain, forty li south of the capital. Because there are hot springs in the mountain, the cold wind can't blow in. Therefore, Everlasting Spring Garden is very warm all year round. It's said that flowers can be seen blooming even in the winter. "
Speaking up to here, Qin Yining couldn't help but praise, "The Emperor really dotes on Her Majesty the Empress!"
Madam Dowager immediately nodded and smiled at Cao Yuqing, "Her Majesty the Empress naturally dotes on her. Tomorrow, we're going for a spring walk in the garden. Yuqing, come with me."
Cao Yuqing hurriedly put down the half-eaten refreshments in her hand and gracefully stood to bow to madam Dowager, "Many thanks, madam."
"Aiyo, good child, there's no need to be so polite with me." Madam Dowager pulled Cao Yuqing to her side and sat next to her.
When Qin Yining saw this, he couldn't help but proudly raise his eyebrows at Qin Yining.
Qin Yining had been standing next to the Sun Clan, who had been sitting quietly on the stool without saying a word. He patted the Sun Clan's shoulder in a comforting manner.
Madam Dowager said, "I'll give you some time to go back and prepare. Yuqing will naturally come with me. First daughter-in-law, second daughter-in-law, go back and discuss who to bring. The people going to Everlasting Spring Garden this time are the womenfolk of the capital's prestigious families. You need to be careful. "
What needed to be careful was naturally the marriage of the children.
Even if the womenfolk were going on a trip, it was good to first see their future mother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Seeing the girls' faces full of anticipation and the undercurrent between second and third aunts, the hearts of everyone present became alive. Qin Yining couldn't help but sigh. Spring really had arrived!
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