Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 558: My Little Brain is Smoking [Thank you! Goodbye! I owe you 43k more]

"Sister, the Lantern Festival is coming, and there are many people on the road. Let's go there on horseback instead of by car!"

Rong Feiyan was stunned and said, "Oh! Then I'll go clean it up first."

"Hurry up!" Rong Xian said with a smile.

Rong Feiyan stood up, nodded to Hua Rong and his sister, and walked towards the backyard.

It’s time to go back to the snowy courtyard.
With nimble hands and feet, she took out a valuable sable fur coat to keep out the cold and two veil hats to cover her face from the box.

Ningxiang helped Rong Feiyan take off her clothes.

Soon, Rong Feiyan changed into winter clothes that were convenient for riding, and the two maids, Xibu and Ningxiang, also put on cold-proof cloaks.

When the master and the servants were walking towards the door, Rong Feiyan suddenly stopped and said, "Xibu, how about we take a piece of very soft material as a gift for Madam Xu?"

Xibu looked at Ningxiang beside him and shook his head, saying, "Miss, this is inappropriate. We are accompanying that playboy to the Xu family today. If we bring a gift, wouldn't it be a little...inappropriate?"

Rong Feiyan blinked and nodded, "That's right! Let's go."

When Rong Feiyan hurriedly arrived at the second door of her house, Rong Xian and the Hua brothers and sisters were already waiting there.

Rong Feiyan's own mount had also been saddled and was being led by Rong Xian himself.

At the very back was a carriage, which was prepared for two maids.

Walking to the horse, Rong Feiyan stepped on the stirrup, grabbed the saddle, and straddled the horse with one effort. The beautiful hem of her skirt spread out like the wings of a butterfly.

Following behind Rong Feiyan, he handed her a veil and carefully helped her straighten her mink coat and skirt before walking back.

The maid Ningxiang handed Hua Erniang a veil and followed.

Looking at his sister who was ready, Rong Xian waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"

Exit Nanjiangtang Lane,
The group headed south.

Rong Feiyan's horse has a gentle temperament and walks steadily.

As the younger sister of the favorite concubine and the legitimate daughter of the marquis's mansion, Rong Feiyan's horse has exquisite decorations of gold, silver or embroidery on its saddle, bridle, and chest strap.

There are several exquisite copper bells hanging on the chest strap at the base of the horse's neck, which make tinkling sounds from time to time as the horse walks and shakes.

When passers-by hear the sound of the bell, they will often look back and then quickly move aside.

At the beginning, Hua Er Niang would look at Rong Feiyan's horse from time to time.

When they arrived at the bustling Panlou Main Street, Hua Er Niang could only smell the aroma of various foods in the air while looking at the restaurants, brothels and various vendors setting up stalls on both sides of the street.

When seeing something new and interesting, Hua Er Niang would lift the gauze in front of her veil and take a closer look.

When they were about to leave Panlou Main Street, Rong Feiyan smelled an enticing aroma of food. Through the gauze, Rong Feiyan saw Hua Erniang's throat rolling when she lifted the gauze, and she couldn't help swallowing her saliva.

After thinking for a moment, Rong Feiyan said crisply: "Brother!"

Rong Xian, who was walking in front, turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Rong Feiyan stretched out her gloved hand from the sleeve of her mink coat and pointed to one side: "I want to eat that!"

"purchase!"

Since there were two girls, the servants of the Rong family bought two portions.

After Hua Rong and his sister expressed their gratitude, everyone continued to move forward.

When everyone left Panlou Main Street and came to the Imperial Street leading directly to Xuande Gate,

Hua Erniang thought Panlou Main Street was already busy enough.

But now, looking at the colorful tents along the Imperial Street, and the various singing and dancing performances such as fire-breathing, sword-swallowing, puppet shows, monkey shows, circuses, Cuju, etc.,
Hua Erniang felt quite overwhelmed, especially when she saw a few monkeys dancing with thin sticks and "fighting" from time to time. She immediately stopped her horse and watched!
Seeing the monkey trainer being hit by a stick by the monkey and crying out in pain, Rong Feiyan, who was standing next to Hua Erniang, also laughed behind her veil.

There were quite a few young men watching in front of the colorful tent. When someone saw Rong Feiyan lifting her veil to watch the monkey show, they were instantly attracted by Rong Feiyan's appearance and stared at her intently.

"The monkey show is great, enjoy!"

After watching for a while, Rong Xian waved his hand.

Hearing the voice, the young man turned around and looked at Rong Xian, who was riding a tall horse and dressed in gorgeous clothes. He lowered his head out of shame.

After Rong Xian finished speaking, he turned to Rong Feiyan and said, "Let's go! Come back if you want to see it! If not, please come to my house to perform."

After hearing this, Rong Feiyan nodded, and rode forward with Hua Erniang.

After Rong Xian and others walked away, more than one pair of eyes followed the backs of the Rong family.

Quyuan Street,
Yong Yi Hou Mansion,

The front yard main hall,

Xu Zaijing walked along the corridor and entered the hall with his maid.

Looking at the two people sitting there, especially the young man sitting below Rong Xian, Xu Zaijing glared!
"Murong Fu!" These three words floated through my mind.

The reason is simple. The person sitting below Rong Xian should be a young man named "Hua Rong". He looks very similar to "Murong Fu" in Xu Zaijing's memory, that is, Teacher Xiu Qing.

Regardless of his abilities, just the handsome appearance with red lips and white teeth made Xu Zaijing feel very fond of him.

Then, Xu Zaijing smiled and bowed, saying, "Brother Xian, long time no see!"

Rong Xian smiled and nodded, "Brother Jing! I can't help it, I'm busy!"

Xu Zaijing shook his head helplessly.

Afterwards, Xu Zaijing looked at the young man again and said, "This must be the Hua Rong brother that Xian mentioned, right?"

Hua Rong hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Wulang!"

Xu Zaijing nodded and bowed, then extended his hand and said with a smile: "Please take a seat!"

Looking at Xu Zaijing's gentle and friendly smile that came from the heart, Hua Rong felt certain but also a little confused.

Everyone sat down.

Rong Xian drank a sip of hot tea and said cheerfully, "Brother Jing, you don't know! Now when Zhang Shipan sees me, he hides away like a mouse seeing a cat."

Xu Zaijing raised his lips, and the scene of being chased and shot at flashed through his mind. He said, "That guy is not a good person! It's a pity that he is hiding in the palace and won't come out."

Rong Xian glanced at Xu Zaijing and said, "Jing'er, actually that guy went out on the day when the Northern Liao envoys went to Daxiangguo Temple to burn incense."

Xu Zaijing was stunned, then nodded and said, "Oh! No wonder there is a Royal City Guard guarding him! Then, when His Majesty and the ministers went to Yingxiangchi today, did that fellow follow them?"

Rong Xian shook his head: "I don't know about this."

Listening to the conversation, Hua Rong, who was sitting below, picked up the teacup and took a sip with thoughts in his eyes.

A thought came to Hua Rong's mind: "Look at this young master. If he knew that Zhang Pan had left the palace, he would really beat him in front of the emperor."

While Hua Rong was thinking about it, Rong Xian hesitated and asked, "Brother Jing, do you really want to kill Zhang Shipan?"

Seeing Seo Jae-jeong shaking his head, Young-hyeon felt relieved for some reason.

Then, Xu Zaijing said: "I won't kill anyone, but I will repay you with a tit for tat. As long as Zhang Shipan can also take six arrows from me, no matter what, this matter will be written off."

Rong Xian: "Is there any difference between this and certain death?"

Xu Zaijing shook his head and said, "He can catch the arrow just like me."

Rong Xian curled his lips and said, "Let's not talk about that boring stuff. Let's go to the racecourse. Brother Jing, can you see what my brother is capable of?"

Xu Zaijing glanced at Hua Rong, smiled, stood up, and said with interest: "Let's go!"

Backyard main hall,

As the maid passed the message, Rong Feiyan and Hua Erniang walked over the cotton curtain and stepped over the threshold and walked in.

Looking at the people in the hall, Rong Feiyan smiled and bowed, saying, "Rong Feiyan, I greet the two ladies. I hope you all have a happy Lantern Festival."

"Miss Feiyan, you are so polite! Please take a seat!" Sun said with a smile, "The girl behind is the Hua family, right?"

Rong Feiyan smiled and nodded.

Mrs. Xie looked at her mother standing by and said, "Madam Hua, this girl has the same surname as you!"

Hua Qing smiled and nodded, "I wonder where this sister's ancestral home is?"

Hua Erniang looked at the women in the hall wearing jewels and jadeite with some embarrassment, pursed her lips and said, "My ancestral home is in Qingzhou Prefecture."

Glancing at the rather tall Hua Qing, Hua Er Niang said, "I don't know. I wonder where my sister's ancestral home is?"

Hua Qing smiled and said, "My mother told me that my ancestors moved here from Daming Prefecture."

"Oh"

"Miss, please sit down!" Hua Lan said with a smile.

Hua Er Niang nodded repeatedly and sat on the chair.

Hua Lan glanced at her mother-in-law, Sun, and said, "Tomorrow we will watch the lanterns. Will Miss Feiyan go to the palace or outside?"

Rong Feiyan smiled and said, "Madam, my sister asked me to go to the Xuande Gate Tower to enjoy the lanterns tomorrow."

Seeing Hua Lan nodding with a smile, Rong Feiyan continued, "Madam, I wonder what plans the Sheng family girls have tomorrow. If you are free, you can get together!" Hua Lan smiled and said, "They are just playing, what plans can they have!"

Rong Feiyan said, "That's great. If possible, I will post a message today to invite the girls from the Sheng family to play together tomorrow."

"Thank you, Miss Feiyan." Hua Lan stood up and said.

Rong Feiyan was somewhat flattered and stood up, saying with a smile, "You are too polite, Madam."

After saying that, Rong Feiyan looked at Xie again and said with a smile, "Madam, Sanniang has already accepted my invitation. She will go to enjoy the lanterns and have fun with Sister Chai tomorrow. I won't say anything more."

Mrs. Xie looked at Rong Feiyan with an appreciative smile and said, "Thank you, Miss Feiyan."

"You're too polite, madam." Rong Feiyan bowed with a smile.

Sun smiled and asked about the health of her sister-in-law Rong Feiyan and her mother, and chatted a few words about today's weather, the emperor and his ministers' trip to Yingxiangchi, and other matters.

Seeing Hua Erniang fidgeting and looking outside from time to time, Sun said, "Hualan, seeing that Miss Hua cares about her brother, you and Miss Qingyun should go to the racecourse together."

Hua Lan smiled and stood up and bowed: "Yes, mother."

Rong Feiyan thought about the possible situation she might face later, and stood up and said, "Madam, I will go with you."

Sun smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Madam."

Rong Feiyan smiled and bowed.

Hua Erniang also realized it later and bowed and thanked him in an awkward manner.

Afterwards, the group put on their coats and walked out of the hall.

In the hall, Xie smiled meaningfully and exchanged glances with her mother-in-law, Sun.

Sun smiled and whispered, "She's a good girl."

Mrs. Xie nodded: "He looks very tired."

Outside the hall.

"Miss Feiyan, this way please."

Hualan brought her personal mother Cuichan and smiled and stretched out her hand.

"Madam, please."

Rong Feiyan replied politely.

Then, everyone walked along the aisle towards the racecourse.

On the way, looking at the carved beams and painted buildings, roofs and walls along the way, Rong Feiyan secretly glanced at Hua Lan and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just now she seemed to be very relaxed and cheerful, chatting and laughing, but in fact her little head was so nervous that it was almost smoking. That's why she was not as awkward and speechless as Hua Er Niang behind her.

Seeing Li Nu yawning in the sunny place, Hua Er Niang, who was following behind Rong Feiyan and Hua Lan, had a slight smile on her face.

After Hua Qing caught it, he said, "Second Mother likes Li Nu?"

Hua Er Niang thought about it, nodded and shook her head.

Hua Qing: "Second Mother, what does this mean?"

Hua Erniang pursed her lips and said, "I, I used to like raccoon slaves, but after seeing the monkey show today, I think I like monkeys more."

Hearing this, Hualan, Cuichan and others all smiled.

Looking at everyone's smiles, Hua Er Niang lowered her head awkwardly.

Hua Qing said: "Second Mother, it's easy to raise a raccoon, but it's not easy to raise a monkey."

"Yes." Hua Erniang lowered her head and said, "The cat slave can catch mice, but the monkey can't."

Talking
Everyone walked through the corridor and through the door and came to the aisle leading to the racecourse.

This was not the first time Rong Feiyan came to Xu's house. She was obviously in a very good mood. She looked up and around from time to time, as if she was looking for something different.

When everyone walked out of the aisle, stood next to the falcon room, and looked towards the racecourse, they did not see anyone in the field.

"Huh? Where are the people?"

Hua Lan asked in confusion.

Cui Chan said from behind, "Madam, is it true that Wulang and the others haven't come yet? Should I send someone to ask?"

Hearing this, Rong Feiyan felt a little disappointed.

Hua Qing, who was quite tall and accompanied Hua Erniang, looked towards the stable and said, "Madam, Wulang's two pregnant horses seem to be due in the next two days. Are Wulang and his men in the stable?"

The voice has not fallen,

Everyone saw the door of the wooden house at the side of the field open, and a maid holding something walked towards the stable.

"It's Sister Qingcao." Cuichan said hurriedly.

"Are we still going to take a look?" Hua Lan asked Rong Feiyan.

After all, the stable cannot be said to be dirty, but it is not clean either, especially when a foal is born. It may be inappropriate for a girl like Rong Feiyan to go there.

Rong Feiyan thought for a moment and said, "Let's go and have a look! I haven't seen a newborn foal yet."

"Okay!" Hua Lan nodded.

When everyone came to the stable,
Haven't entered yet.

Then he saw Xu Zaijing wiping his hands with a handkerchief, and walking out with Rongxian, Huarong and Alan following him.

Qingcao, who was following Xu Zaijing, was also reaching out to untie the loop that was holding Xu Zaijing's sleeves.

Seeing the person coming, Xu Zaijing smiled and bowed, "Sister-in-law! Miss Feiyan! This is..."

Rong Xian also bowed and smiled, "Meet the Second Madam."

"Wu Lang, she is my little sister."

"Oh, Hua Gu, Er Niang?"

"Correct!"

Hua Lan smiled, Rong Feiyan, Hua Er Niang, the maids and the mothers all bowed to Xu Zaijing and Rong Xian.

"Xiaowu, which horse gave birth to a foal?"

Hualan asked with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, it is a horse bestowed by the emperor."

"Oh!"

"If you want to go in, you have to wait a while. The mess inside is being cleaned up."

"Okay, then we'll wait." Looking at Xu Zaijing who seemed to be at a loss as to what to do, Hua Lan continued, "You guys go about your business."

Xu Zaijing and the others smiled and nodded, then walked towards the wooden house nearby.

Alan did not follow, but walked back to the stable.

Soon, Alan came out and said to Hualan, "Second Madam, everything is ready inside."

Hua Lan smiled and said, "Okay! Then, let's go in!"

Rong Feiyan smiled and nodded.

Enter the stable,

The floor of the stable was quite hard and it looked like it was swept frequently, but there were still some straw crumbs scattered in the corners.

In the stable, horses would occasionally stick their heads out and look at the people coming in.

When Rong Feiyan and others went to see the newly born foal,
Xu Zaijing stood in the wooden house, looking at the rows of weapon racks in the house, pointing at the swords, shields, spears, and lances on them, the strong bows with strings loosened, and the tubes of sharp arrows, and said, "Dalang, pick a few weapons that are handy, and let's go to the field to show off!"

Hua Rong's eyes lit up as he entered the room. After hearing this, he smiled and bowed, saying, "Wu Lang, I will respectfully obey your command."

"please!"

Hua Rong walked to the weapon rack and the first thing he wanted to take was Xu Zaijing's fine steel lance.

But as soon as Hua Rong picked up the spear and felt the weight of it in his hand, he looked at Xu Zaijing with some disbelief in his eyes.

Then, he turned around and continued to look at the long spear. Looking at the marks on it, it was obvious that this was not a decoration, but something Xu Zaijing used frequently.

"No wonder Wu Lang has been able to achieve great feats over and over again!"

As he spoke, Hua Rong turned to other weapons and finally picked out a silver spear that Xu Zaijing used when he was ten years old.

After trying a few more powerful bows, he chose the bow that Qingyun often used.

After selecting a few arrows, Hua Rong glanced at Rong Xian and said to Xu Zaijing, "Wu Lang, please."

(End of this chapter)