Glory all the way

Chapter 227
At some point, scattered snowflakes floated in the sky. When Du Xuan and Bai Yingluo got off the car at the gate, there was already a thin layer of silver frost on the ground. Guanghua.

Looking up, the night sky that was still extremely dark when she left the palace was a little brighter, which made Bai Yingluo's depressed heart a little brighter.

After entering the room and lying down, Bai Yingluo only felt an indescribable exhaustion on her body, but many complicated scenes flashed in her mind.

In the previous life, there was a small courtyard littered with corpses, Du Xuan's sad face, unwilling to close his eyes, and Princess Qingcheng's cold expression as she watched the guards move with disdain.

The pictures were intertwined, and after a while, a thin layer of sweat broke out on Bai Yingluo's forehead.

"Luo Niang, what's the matter with you? I'll invite the doctor, okay?"

Bai Yingluo's complexion has been bad since she left the palace, Du Xuan was worried all the way, seeing that Bai Yingluo's face was sweating non-stop at this moment, Du Xuan hurriedly leaned over and wiped her sweat.

"I'm fine..."

After hesitating for a while, Bai Yingluo reluctantly showed a smiling face, suppressing all the bad guesses in her heart.

Just because the few musicians in the Princess Mansion know Du Xuan, it seems far-fetched to believe that there is a person who looks like Du Xuan in the Princess Mansion. Maybe they misunderstood someone in the dark?
There are no things much ado about.

Secretly comforting herself in her heart, Bai Yingluo took a few deep breaths, smiled at Du Xuan and said, "Xuan Lang, I'm hungry, you can eat something with me."

Seeing that Bai Yingluo had an appetite to eat, Du Xuan immediately showed a smile.

Now, Bai Yingluo has to eat several meals a day, and Granny Cui has been waiting in the small kitchen, with hot water and flames on the stove at all times, as long as Bai Yingluo wants to eat, she can start the fire at any time.

Du Xuan gave orders, and within a quarter of an hour, Granny Cui brought the food box over.

When it was opened, there were two steaming bowls of thin-skinned wontons.

The thick chicken soup exudes a seductive aroma. The red shrimp skin and green onion floating on the soup surface look more delicious under the candle, tempting people to move their index fingers and salivate.

There was a grunt in her stomach, Bai Yingluo smiled embarrassingly, picked up a spoon to eat, and when the hot soup flowed down her throat into her stomach, her whole body warmed up, Bai Yingluo couldn't help feeling better a lot.

When I got up early the next day, there was already a thick layer of snow on the ground.

Opening the door and standing under the eaves, looking at the snow blown by the wind and the misty sky in the distance, Bai Yingluo smiled and said, "The first snow this year is half a month later than in previous years."

Behind him, Liusu replied: "I heard that this year the south is not as cold as in previous years, and now the number of people freezing to death on the side of the road will be much less."

After standing for a while, she felt that the cold wind was blowing into the person's neck as if she had eyes. Bai Yingluo hurriedly turned around and went back to the room. As soon as she sat down, Master Yao came.

"Have you considered it?"

Bai Yingluo asked straight to the point.

Princess Nanyang's eldest daughter, Princess Jiamin, wanted to invite a seater for her two daughters. When chatting with Princess Nanyang, Princess Nanyang thought of Mrs. Yao, and sent someone to ask Mrs. Yao.

Master Yao replied with a smile: "It's always good to do something, but I'm afraid that I'm not talented enough to teach the two little princesses well, and you will be suspected if you get involved later."

Seeing that Master Yao was a little moved, but she was only concerned about herself, Bai Yingluo looked disapproving, "If you say it in front of others, maybe they will think wildly in their hearts, but I was taught by you, Master, I think you are The best lady in the world."

Saying that, Bai Yingluo called Chen Xiang to give instructions: "You go to the Nanyang Palace, go to the princess to answer, and say that Master Yao has accepted, please ask the princess to ask when the Lord Jiamin will be free, Master Yao It’s better to come to see him, if Mrs. Jiamin and the two young princesses feel that it’s appropriate to meet them, they will set a date to hold a lecture.”

Chen Xiang nodded in response, went back to the house, got some clothes and went out.

When it was time for lunch, Chen Xiang came back and said that Mrs. Jiamin happened to be in the Nanyang Palace, and the princess said that Mrs. Yao could come to visit in the afternoon.

"Then let me go with you."

Bai Yingluo said with a smile.

Master Yao repeatedly declined, "You are healthy, so you should rest at home, not to mention that you just entered the palace yesterday and came back so late. The princess is the most kind to others, I just go by myself, don't worry. "

Having been with her for many years, they were already like relatives, so Bai Yingluo stopped being polite to her, and ordered Chen Xiang to prepare a thank you gift, and took it to Master Yao to Nanyang Palace.

In the afternoon, Master Yao had just gone out for a while when a visitor came to the door.

In the conference hall, Bai Yingluo was a little surprised when she saw the man who was still holding on to a fan in his hand during the winter.

The man was dressed in white, and was covered with a white fox fur without any stray hairs. His jet-black hair was scattered on the collar, making his lips red and white, making him look like Pan An.

"Mrs. Du, we met once in the side hall of Shoukang Palace yesterday. Madam, don't you remember?"

There was a hint of frivolity in the man's words, but his eyes were straight, which made people not feel disgusted.

Bai Yingluo thought about it for a while, and finally realized, "Are you the musician in Princess Qingcheng's mansion?"

He smiled noncommittally, and the man said generously: "Xia Chiji, the chief steward of the princess mansion, the people in the mansion respectfully call me 'Elder Prince', and my wife calls me Chiji."

"Chiji? The eldest son's name is really interesting."

Legend has it that King Mu of Zhou had eight steeds, the leader of which was the red steed horse that could gallop thousands of miles a day. Bai Yingluo jokingly said this, and saw the other party nodding and smiling, actually approving it.

But thinking of him saying that the people in the Princess Mansion called him "Eldest Prince", Bai Yingluo's heart skipped a beat. Thinking of the address "Bai Yi" last night, she felt a layer of goosebumps all over her body.

Thinking wildly in her heart, Bai Yingluo didn't show her face, she looked at Chiji politely and asked, "I don't know why Mr. Chiji is here?"

Chi Ji showed a smile, "I have heard that Zhuangyuan Lang is very talented. When Chi Ji was reading ancient books these days, there were a few things that were puzzling, so I came here to ask Zhuangyuan Gong for advice."

If he came to look for Du Xuan, wouldn't it be more appropriate to wait until he came back from the Imperial Academy in the evening before visiting him?

Slandering in her heart, Bai Yingluo replied politely: "Mr. Chiji is being polite, my husband has some talents, but he can't talk about giving advice."

Chi Ji smiled, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea, seeing him frowning slightly, put down the tea bowl calmly, but never picked up the tea bowl after that, Bai Yingluo already knew in her heart that he was afraid of being in the princess mansion. He is under one person and above all others, otherwise, how could this top grade Tieguanyin be so unable to enter his mouth.

While Bai Yingluo was thinking secretly, Chi Ji also looked at Bai Yingluo calmly.

After a while, Chi Ji tentatively said: "Although Chi Ji followed the princess to the capital for less than a month, he has heard a lot of rumors about the champion and his wife. Knowing that the champion's life experience is wandering, I can't help but sigh." , but I don’t know, is the champion now looking for his own identity?”

An alarm sounded in her heart, and Bai Yingluo shook her head, "My husband was wandering outside when he was very young, and he didn't know his own life experience at all, and the master who brought him up has passed away. It's in the south, and it's settled down after wandering to Baijiazhuang. Therefore, my husband can't ask for the things in the past. "

Chi Ji nodded, and asked casually, "Does the champion have brothers and sisters?"

Bai Yingluo shook her head, "As I said just now, after my husband has memories, he is alone. There are many brothers with different surnames. As for relatives who are related by blood, I don't know."

Undecided, Chi Ji played with the jade fan in his hand, fixed his long and narrow eyes on Bai Yingluo and asked, "Does Madam know Bai Yi?"

"Bai Yi?"

Hearing this name for the second time, Bai Yingluo immediately knew that the purpose of Chiji coming to Zhuangyuan's Mansion was probably because the person who saw Du Xuan last night described Du Xuan's appearance, so she came to see Du Xuan specially.

And that Bai Yi, presumably, was the one who was similar to Du Xuan.

Bai Yingluo took a sip of her tea, and said in a calm and unhurried manner: "Jing'an Houfu's surname is Bai, but I don't remember such a person in the family. If there is someone with the same surname nearby, then I don't know him."

"Oh?"

As if he didn't believe it, Chi Ji looked at Bai Yingluo's eyes with some playful scrutiny, "Then why does Madam look nervous and panicked when she hears the name 'Bai Yi'?"

Bai Yingluo didn't expect that her momentary gaffe last night would cause the people in the other carriage to stare straight at her.

"Is there? If you are sure, sir, then I would be rude in front of you."

Bai Yingluo was perfunctory, and didn't want to answer what he meant. Chiji saw that the sensible person didn't press the question, and Fu lowered his head and played with the fan in his hand.

Hearing the sound of "Young Master Returning to the Manor" coming from outside, Bai Yingluo felt relieved.

Although Chiji is only in his early twenties, Bai Yingluo feels that his eyes are like those of an old man who has experienced vicissitudes of life, making her feel as nervous as if the secret in her heart has been pryed into.

Seeing Du Xuan's figure approaching from far to near, Bai Yingluo turned her head and looked at Chi Ji calmly.

Sure enough, Chiji, who stood up and faced the gate, opened his eyes in disbelief the moment he saw Du Xuan's face clearly, but the surprise on his face was only for a moment, and the next moment, Chiji's face returned to normal. The tranquility and warmth just now.

"Master Du, being famous is not as good as meeting him. I have admired him for a long time, and today I can finally taste my long-cherished wish. I am honored to meet you."

Chiji went forward to meet him and bowed his hands in salute.

Having already learned about Chi Ji's identity from the servant, Du Xuan also politely returned the gift, and each sat down, Chi Ji's expression darkened a bit.

"Chiji and your lord hit it off right away, I wonder if there is a thin noodles to invite lord Du to the humble house for a few drinks?"

Chi Ji opened his mouth to invite.

When we met for the first time, I invited Du Xuan to drink, not to mention Bai Yingluo, even Du Xuan felt that something was wrong, he smiled and refused: "Since Mr. has come to the humble house, I just have a drink, of course it is also in the humble house. Otherwise, spreading the word will make people think that I am not sincere in hospitality. Just stay in the mansion for dinner, okay?"

Chiji clapped his palms and laughed loudly, nodding his head in agreement, and calling out to the young boy waiting outside the door: "Go, bring the flower carvings I brought from Mobei to an altar."

(End of this chapter)