Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 19 Hualan Gives Sachet

Several girls also stood up and saluted, "Brother Zhao, how are you?"

Sheng Changbai smiled and said, "Brother Zhao... No, it's time to call me brother-in-law now. Yesterday, my eldest sister quietly asked me what you have been doing recently."

"Changbai..." A blush suddenly appeared on Hua Lan's face. After glancing at Zhao Han, she quickly lowered her head.

Zhao Han turned his head and glanced at Hua Lan, then jokingly asked, "Did you say a few good words for me?"

"If not, I must get that Wujiang fishing painting back."

Sheng Changbai ignored Hua Lan's attempts to stop him, shaking his head and saying, "As for the so-called accepting money to do things for others, I only told my elder sister that you studied hard at home day and night, just to pass the imperial examination and come to our house to propose marriage!"

"Grandma, look at them..."

Hua Lan's eyebrows were slightly frowned, her face flushed, and her slender fingers kept twisting the handkerchief. She hurriedly looked at Old Lady Sheng for help.

Old Mrs. Sheng chuckled twice.

"Alright, alright. If you keep talking, I'm afraid our Hua'er will be so embarrassed that she'll hide back in the house."

Wang Ruofu and Sheng Hong both had smiles on their faces, but different expressions.

Seeing that his daughter and her future husband were so in love, he was naturally very happy.

"I heard that Erlang of the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion has been with you a lot recently?"

Sheng Hong asked softly, as long as the legitimate son of the marquisate did not leave Yangzhou safely, the officials in Yangzhou would feel uneasy.

"Yes, Gu Erlang is planning to go to Bian Jing with me." Zhao Han answered in a serious voice.

Gu Tingye was busy managing the Bai family's various shops. Even though Gu Yankai wrote to him several times urging him to go back, he refused.

"That's good too. You two will have someone to look after you along the way."

Sheng Hong stroked his beard and smiled, thinking secretly that since Zhao Han could make good friends with the eldest son of the Marquis' Mansion, he might get some help in his future official career.

After talking with everyone here, nearly an hour had passed.

Seeing that Old Lady Sheng looked tired, Zhao Han stood up and said goodbye to everyone.

Just as Sheng Hong was about to ask Changbai to see Zhao Han off, he heard Old Madam Sheng say, "Let Hua'er go. Isn't Changbai going to pay a visit to Master Zhuang?"

The old lady said, looking at Hua Lan meaningfully, "Hua'er is very polite, and he will definitely be able to send Zhao's son to the second gate."

Just as Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu were stunned, Hua Lan stood up and responded gracefully, "Don't worry, grandma, I understand."

She quietly straightened the non-existent wrinkles on her sleeves, nodded slightly to Zhao Han and said, "Brother Zhao, please."

Seeing the two figures disappear in the hall, Wang Ruofu frowned and looked at the old lady with puzzled eyes.

"Why did mother ask Hua'er to send her off? It would be against etiquette if this got out."

Old Madam Sheng took a sip of her hot tea slowly. "You two fools! Hua'er has been secretly embroidering a sachet from me for half a month, just waiting for the chance to give it to Zhao's son."

"It's a clear marriage anyway, so it wouldn't hurt to let the two kids have a few more words."

"Besides, as a mother, don't you know Hua'er's personality? He is very well-behaved and polite, and would never do anything out of line."

Sheng Hong leaned back in his chair and smiled. "What mother said is true. It's better to talk a few more times than to treat each other like guests after marriage."

As he spoke, Sheng Hong turned his gaze to the three girls again.

"Brother Zhao prepared several gifts when he came and has sent them to each courtyard. You should go back and take a look."

"Yes, daddy."

After the three of them responded together, Rulan lifted up her skirt and ran out impatiently.

After Mo Lan and Ming Lan bowed respectfully, they turned and left. On the other side, the two walked slowly through the courtyard, with Hua Lan deliberately lagging behind by half a step, always maintaining a proper distance.

"Miss, do you have anything to say?" Zhao Han slowed down when he saw that she seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Hua Lan pursed her lips and subconsciously stroked the sachet in her sleeve with her fingertips.

"I heard from Changbai that you will be leaving for Bianjing in a few days. I can't see you off, so I prepared this specially for you."

After saying that, Hua Lan quickly stuffed the sachet into Zhao Han's hand.

Zhao Han looked down at the palm-sized sachet and was surprised to see a lotus pattern embroidered on the fine bamboo green satin. Every stitch and thread was even and fine, and the four words "Qingyun Delu" were embroidered in the inconspicuous dark pattern.

Hua Lan's ears turned slightly red, and she asked calmly, "Do you still like it?"

"Of course I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the young lady." Zhao Han answered without thinking and put the sachet away immediately.

Hua Lan smiled, as bright and charming as a spring flower.

Unknowingly, I have reached the second gate.

Since ancient times, ladies of noble families have never left the main door or the secondary door. This is especially true for Hualan, a girl waiting to be married. It is an exception that she can be sent here today.

She stopped, raised her bright eyes, and said softly, "Brother Zhao, take care."

Zhao Han nodded and bowed, "Thank you for seeing me off, Miss."

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In Wei Xiaoniangyuan, Minglan's eyes lit up when she saw the gift sent by Zhao Han, and she couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Wow, this golden Ruyi necklace must have been prepared by my brother-in-law for my younger brother!"

As she spoke, Minglan put the collar on Liu Ge'er's neck, which made Liu Ge'er dance with joy.

Wei Xiaoniang smiled slightly, "This is too expensive, my brother-in-law is really generous."

Xiaodie stood aside and whispered, "I just heard from the nanny in the front yard that the gifts given by the girls are all different. It's obvious that the eldest brother-in-law put a lot of thought into it."

"Mother, my brother-in-law also sent me a painting." Minglan looked puzzled and carefully opened the scroll.

Wei Xiaoniang looked closely and saw that Lady Li in the painting was wearing Ming Guang armor and standing on the city wall where flames were blazing, holding a sword, with a stern look between her brows.

Her expression suddenly changed, and she said quietly, "It's actually 'Madam Li Guards Madam Pass'."

After struggling internally for a moment, Wei Xiaoniang stroked Minglan's head.

"Tomorrow, you must keep this painting and become a woman like Madam Li in the future."

Lady Li was Princess Pingyang Zhao, the third daughter of Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty. She was as brave as any man and led the army to defeat the Sui army many times, keeping the city impregnable for her father.

Minglan nodded, not quite understanding, "I understand, little girl."

Rulan opened her almond-shaped eyes wide and looked at the various rare things in the boxes with joy.

She picked up a particularly exquisitely crafted cricket cage with great interest and said, "Look, mother, my brother-in-law actually knows that I like cricket fighting!"

Wang Ruofu turned her head and nodded Rulan's head. "All you know about is cricket fighting. Do you even know how to recite the Thousand Character Classic?"

"If your father and second brother come to ask about your homework, I will never protect you."

Rulan pouted, picked up the cricket cage and took a step back.

"I'll play for half an hour before I go back to memorize this. My eldest brother-in-law sent it to me. If I just leave it there without playing, wouldn't I be letting my eldest brother-in-law down?"

"By the way, what does Molan have? Is it more or less than what I have?"

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