Chapter 305
"Since Madam has said so, Wan Niang will go tomorrow!" Sang Wan smiled and happily nodded in agreement.
This was the first time Sang Wan agreed to something so happily. Madam Zhao was unable to restrain her joy. She clapped her hands and smiled, "Good, good! I knew Wan Niang was a considerate and sensible person! That's right, quickly try on these clothes and jewelry. See if they fit! "
Sang Wan was slightly hesitant, but soon after, she nodded with a smile and said, "Okay!" She allowed Peony and the other two people to escort her into the inner bedroom to change her clothes and dress up.
This was a set of red, bamboo, and plum blossom patterns made up of floral satin with wide sleeves. Gold and silver intertwined with auspicious herbs and clouds were inlaid with two cun wide edges. A red, golden silk embroidered with large hibiscus flowers was finely pleated skirt. It was matched with a palace sash and a blue bird jade pendant. The entire set of jewelry was made of red and blue jewels inlaid with patterns of rich and noble flowers. Flower ornaments, jade ornaments, hair covering, and heart picking were all available. It was exquisite and luxurious.
When Sang Wan finished changing and came out, Madam Zhao and Ding mama's eyes lit up. Dressed like this, she was not the slightest bit different from the daughters of noble families in the capital. Her elegant and refined temperament was much better than many people.
"Wan Niang is truly a natural beauty! I have never seen such a beautiful and elegant girl! "Madam Zhao clapped her hands and praised with a smile. She stepped forward and held Sang Wan's hand.
Sang Wan's face slightly reddened. She lowered her eyes and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Madam is overpraising!"
Ding mama also smiled and said, "Madam is not overpraising. Miss Wan, you deserve it!" As she spoke, everyone laughed.
"Rest early tonight and recover your energy! Tomorrow morning, someone will come to help you dress up! "Madam Zhao smiled as she left.
"Many thanks, Madam!" Sang Wan nodded in agreement.
Madam Zhao left Cui Lou with Ding mama with a smile and said, "Look, which girl in this world can resist power and wealth? It's good that she likes it. As long as she is moved, I can rest assured! "
"Madam is right!" Nanny Ding bowed slightly and replied.
In the evening, Zhao Qi also came. He said the same thing, but his tone was different from Madam Zhao's. He even smiled and said, "I just think that you must be bored at home every day. It's good for you to go out and meet people. Of course, if you don't want to go, I won't go either. Don't worry, I will take care of you. "
Sang Wan understood that Old Mistress Zhao had not told Zhao Qi about it before she came. She did not mention Old Mistress Zhao's words and nodded her head in agreement. Zhao Qi was delighted to hear that and looked at her with gentleness.
Who knew that in the middle of the night, Sang Wan had a nightmare for some reason. She screamed and cried in her dream, which scared Yuanyang awake. It took a long time for her to rest again. The next day, he was in low spirits and there were dark circles around his eyes.
As for going out for a banquet, there was no need to mention it. Needless to say, Zhao Qi was distressed to see her like this. Why didn't she report to him earlier after scolding Yuanyang? He hurriedly ordered someone to prepare a calming soup and comforted Sang Wan to rest quietly.
Sang Wan said apologetically, "It's all my fault. I've dampened Young Marquis's mood."
"Don't say that!" Zhao Qi did not want to hear a single word of her fault. He hurriedly persuaded, "Your health is more important. There are many big and small banquets. There's no need to rush now. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I'll take you there. "
Sang Wan was even more worried when she heard this. She hesitated for a moment and said, "Young Marquis, I wonder if you are free today? I, I want to go to the temple to burn incense. Can you accompany me? "
When Zhao Qi heard her take the initiative to invite him, he was so happy that he almost floated. He nodded and smiled, "Good, good! Let's go, let's go now! Jade Buddha Temple's Bodhisattva is the most efficacious. The scenery nearby is also good. How about we go there? "
Sang Wan did not know much about the capital, so she nodded and smiled.
When Madam Zhao heard that Sang Wan was frightened by a nightmare and could not go out, she was very unhappy. When she heard that she wanted Zhao Qi to accompany her to burn incense, she was satisfied again. She thought to herself, "She is a heavenly beauty. Who doesn't love glory and wealth? I should have given her more beautiful clothes and jewelry. I'm afraid that things would not have been delayed until today. "
Sang Wan had previously tried to evade the invitation. Madam Zhao was anxious and even promised to be the Marquis's legal wife. Now that she saw that Sang Wan's attitude was gradually softening, she was no longer anxious. If she was moved and had a good relationship with her son, it would save her a lot of trouble. Naturally, the matter of the legal wife could also be avoided. Thus, he decided to turn a blind eye to it.
Zhao Qi excitedly took Sang Wan to the Jade Buddha Temple to burn incense and sightsee. When they returned, it was already afternoon and the sky was slightly dark. The carriage entered the city. Hearing the noise outside, Sang Wan could not help but gently lift the curtain and look outside. The prosperity of the capital was indeed fascinating.
"How about I take Wan Niang to walk around? Speaking of which, Wan Niang has not been to any place in the capital for so long!" Zhao Qi smiled.
Sang Wan smiled and said, "It's a little late today. Let's do it another day!"
Seeing that she agreed, Zhao Qi nodded with a smile.
"Wan Niang!" Zhao Qi suddenly held Sang Wan's hand and said softly, "I'm really happy today. Really."
Sang Wan's body stiffened. She wanted to struggle, but Zhao Qi tightened his grip and refused to let go. A pair of narrow and bright eyes gazed at her affectionately.
Sang Wan no longer struggled. She lowered her head and remained silent.
Zhao Qi's heart became even more soft. He was quite infatuated. He whispered "Wan Niang, Wan Niang" twice. He stretched out his long arms and held her tightly in his arms. He leaned his head on her shoulder and said in a hoarse voice, "Wan Niang, I like you so much! Wan Niang, I'll be good to you. I'll only be good to you for the rest of my life. Will you marry me? Wan Niang! "
"Young Marquis!" Sang Wan's heart was cold. Her body could not help but tremble slightly. Except for her husband, Shi Fengju, who would be so frivolous? She did not know where the strength came from, but she suddenly broke free. She shrank back in a corner of the carriage and said in a trembling voice, "Young Marquis, please respect yourself!"
"Wan Niang, I'm sorry. I, I was rude!" Zhao Qi could not help but feel vexed. He suddenly stammered and spread his hands, "I'm sorry, Wan Niang! I'm sorry! I scared you, didn't I? Don't be afraid. I won't do it again! "
"Don't come over!" Sang Wan saw that he was about to come closer and her heart jumped.
"Don't be afraid. I won't go over. I won't go over!" Zhao Qi was very regretful. He regretted not being able to control himself in a moment of impulse. He said softly, "Wan Niang, I won't do it again. Don't be afraid. Wan Niang, you know my feelings. It doesn't matter if you don't accept it now. I'll wait for you. I'll wait for you to accept me. "
Sang Wan saw that he was still a gentleman and secretly sighed in relief. She lowered her head for a while and said, "I, I'm not a peerless beauty, nor am I outstanding. On the contrary, I'm a boring person. I really don't know what is worthy of Young Marquis's attention."
Zhao Qi was silent. How could he tell her the guilt and love he had for that person? He believed that God had sent her, who looked exactly the same, to him as a form of compensation, a chance that God had given him. How could he let it go? He had to make up for all the imperfections in the past! And these days, he could not tell whether he liked the shadow of the past or the living her in front of him. But he was sure that he would not let her go! He would work hard for the rest of his life. Even if she refused to marry him or be close to him for the rest of her life, it didn't matter. As long as he could accompany her, he would be satisfied.
"No, Wan Niang is very good. Wan Niang is not boring at all. Wan Niang, I'm sincere to you. You just need to know that! " Zhao Qi said softly. He looked at her and smiled softly, "Wan Niang, I can swear in front of Bodhisattva."
"Young Marquis, you're too serious," Sang Wan was startled and hurriedly avoided his unscrupulous and almost fanatical eyes. She hesitated for a while before saying, "I, I'm a little confused …"
Zhao Qi saw that her attitude softened and his spirit was refreshed. He quickly said softly, "Don't be afraid, I won't be so reckless again!"
Sang Wan lifted her eyes to look at him and nodded gently.
The next day, Zhao Qi came to find her again and wanted to take her to the street. Sang Wan was secretly happy. After hesitating for a while, she nodded under Yuanyang's persuasion.
When women shopped, they would go to jewelry shops, cosmetics shops, silk shops, antique shops, and bookstores for gold, silver, jade, and antiques. Then, they would go to places like calligraphy and painting shops, music shops, and bookstores for the four treasures of the study. Zhao Qi taking her was no exception.
When they came to the street that specialized in silk and brocades, Sang Wan wanted to get out of the carriage and walk around. Zhao Qi naturally agreed. He took her hat and carefully put it on for her. Then he helped her get out of the carriage and walked with her all the way.
The capital gathered all kinds of department stores in the world. No matter how precious something was, as long as it existed in the world, there was nothing that couldn't be bought in the capital. There were all kinds of fine satin, brocades, local specialties, and brocades, including Persian grape brocades and Western fabrics. There was a dazzling array. Sang Wan, Yuanyang, and the other maids who followed her were all stunned.
Zhao Qi didn't have any concept of nobility. Every time he saw Sang Wan stop to walk around, he would smile and order someone to buy it. However, Sang Wan often persuaded him to stop, and only occasionally picked a few things.
After they finished shopping, they went to a jewelry store and bought a lot of things. Zhao Qi then took her to the most famous restaurant in the capital, Dafu Lou, for a meal. After that, they drove around Houhai and took her back to the residence.
When he sent Sang Wan back to Cui Lou, Zhao Qi saw that she was tired. He told Yuanyang and the others to take good care of her and said goodbye to her. Sang Wan nodded to see him off.
"You go down too. I want to lie down and rest!" After sending Zhao Qi off, Sang Wan said to Yuanyang and asked her to take the five-colored parrot downstairs to play.
Yuanyang agreed and helped her into the room. She took off her clothes and lay down. She put down the curtain and touched the incense burner on the table. Then she gently closed the door and left.
Looking at the light purple and gold embroidered canopy, Sang Wan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Her hands tightly grasped the edge of the brocade quilt.
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