Concubine's true colors

Chapter 93 The Princess Invites
In a blink of an eye, the lunar season is here. Because it is a festival, the streets of Changping are full of people. Sitting in the carriage, Xiao Jinxuan looked out through the gauze curtain, and saw hawkers, yelling, and flower cakes , There is an endless stream of scented tea, which is very lively.

After stopping the carriage for a while, she asked Zhu Xin to go down and bought her a flower pancake. In her previous life, this pancake was her favorite snack. She would eat many pieces every year during the lunar season.

When the sweet cake wrapped in fresh petals was biting into her mouth, Xiao Jinxuan closed her eyes and felt the familiar fragrance of flowers between her lips and teeth, which made her recall all the past life, all kinds of thoughts flooded into her for a while. heart.

Don't look at the bustle in the city during the moon season, but the flower fair is two miles outside the city, where a large area of ​​rose bushes is planted, and when the flowers are in full bloom, you can see a sea of ​​flowers as far as you can see.It was spectacular.

As soon as he left the hustle and bustle of the market and walked out of the city gate, the horse-drawn convoy of the commander-in-chief stopped, because according to the agreement with Qian Yunhong that day, the Xiao and Qian families were going to enjoy the tour together, and the agreed place would be It is outside this gate.

But it was obvious that the handsome mansion came a little early, and the Qian family's motorcade was nowhere to be seen.

Because it is the lunar season, outside the city, in twos and threes, there are vendors selling flower cakes, all kinds of sachets, beads and other small items.

Waiting for people is always the hardest thing, so Xiao Jinxuan also got out of the carriage and came to the small stalls, looking around, looking around, all to pass the time.

Just as she casually picked up a hairpin made of wenge wood and tried it on, Xiao Jinke's mocking laughter suddenly came from behind her.

"Sister Yu, take a quick look, what kind of person is she, she will automatically choose the object to accompany her, such a vulgar hairpin, it is really suitable for those concubines."

Without putting down the hairpin in her hand, Xiao Jinxuan turned around with a smile and looked at the two of Xiao Jinyu who were walking towards her.

Mrs. Zhao did not come because she was dealing with affairs in the mansion. The old lady was old and she hadn't been out of the mansion for a long time.

So at the end of this month's season, only Xiao Jinxuan, Xiao Jinyu, and Xiao Jinke went together.

Seeing Xiao Jinke's mean words, Xiao Jinxuan not only didn't care, she actually put the wenge hairpin into her bun, and said with a smile:

"The hairpin is vulgar, after all, it is a dead thing, but if the words are vulgar, then it will be immoral. Only then did Sister Ke relieve her restraint. Why can't she learn to be cautious in her words and deeds now? Come out, this sentence is not unreasonable."

Xiao Jinke was furious when her own pain was spoken out in public, but she really didn't dare to retort indiscriminately, confronting each other, so as not to spread to the old lady's ears, and it would be difficult to escape if she punished her at that time.

On the other hand, Xiao Jinyu, seeing Xiao Jinke being squeezed out, thought that the other party was Qian Yunhong's cousin, and with the mentality of Ai Wu Ji Wu, she stretched out her hand to protect the other party behind her.

"Jinke was just joking. Jinxuan, you are too aggressive. Even if grandma knows about it, it's okay if the sisters are playing around, they will be punished."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan smiled and nodded
"What my sister said is that sister Ke is joking. How can I take what I said just now seriously? Why is my sister staring at me like this? Could it be that she likes the hairpin on my head again? .”

After finishing speaking, Xiao Jinxuan took off the hairpin, handed it to Xiao Jinyu, and said with a half-smile:
"It seems that the preferences of our sisters are really similar. If my sister really likes it, it will be like the earrings last time. You can buy them at three times the price. Don't worry this time, sister, the hairpin is only ten cents. Three times that is only thirty cash, you can definitely afford it, and you don’t have to rush to the Forsythia Courtyard to break the contract with me just because you feel sorry for money.”

Hearing this, Xiao Jinyu was ashamed and annoyed, knowing that this concubine was laughing at her forcibly returning the earrings for 600 taels of silver.

But this matter involves Qian Yunhong, and the relationship between the two is more intimate than that meeting. Feeling guilty, Xiao Jinyu pretended not to hear the mocking meaning in Xiao Jinxuan's words, and dared not take up this topic at all. .

For a moment, Xiao Jinxuan was supposed to make fun of Xiao Jinxuan, but Xiao Jinyu and the two who came over were ridiculed by the other party with a few words, even dismissed and beaten, which made the two of them stand on the spot instead, walking awkwardly No, it’s not okay if you don’t leave.

At this moment, a few loud gongs broke the embarrassment of Xiao Jinyu and the two, and then saw a team of extremely luxurious motorcades coming out of the city gate.

The soldiers guarding the city gate on both sides knelt down one after another when the convoy passed by, not daring to look up, and at the front of the convoy, on that imposing four-horse cart, there was a brocade sign with the word Huayang on it. The curtain also marked the identity of the person who came.

On the left side of the carriage, Qian Yunhong rode a fine horse with Feng Xing beside him. When he saw the three sisters from the Xiao family, he hurriedly got off his horse and walked over to meet them.

"I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you ladies? Cousin Ke is here too, so I kept you waiting for a long time, but today my mother and Princess Huayang also want to enjoy the flowers. According to the rules, guards of honor are indispensable, so on the way For the delay, Yunhong is here to apologize to everyone."

Xiao Jinyu is the oldest among the three, so naturally she should be the leader in everything. Seeing her polite return, she hurriedly said:
"Jinyu really didn't expect to be able to enjoy the tour with Her Highness the Princess today. It is such an honor. The three of my sisters are lucky enough to be there. It doesn't matter if you wait a little longer. Young Master, let's go to greet the Princess first. Well, otherwise it would be too rude."

When Qian Yunhong heard the words, he naturally agreed immediately, but his eyes turned to Xiao Jinxuan for a while.

But what he didn't expect was that when he looked at the other party, he realized that Xiao Jinxuan was also looking at him coldly.

Those eyes that were piercingly cold like a cold pool made Qian Yunhong subconsciously want to avoid the other party's gaze.

When he realized that he was being watched by a woman and felt timid in his heart, Qian Yunhong was surprised and looked at Xiao Jinxuan again, but now he looked at the other party, nodded slightly, and followed Xiao Jinyu, rubbing shoulders from his side And passed.

In front of Princess Huayang's carriage, Xiao Jinyu stood at the front, facing the carriage, bowed gracefully and dignifiedly, and said greetings of greetings.

Following her words, after a while, Princess Huayang's proud voice came from inside the carriage.

"Outside is the daughter of the handsome mansion. I heard that a while ago, that Miss Jinxuan who made great contributions to the snow disaster in Yangzhou was also taken to Changping. I don't know if she is outside now."

Xiao Jinyu, who was originally smiling like a flower, froze upon hearing this, and a look of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

Before Qian Yunhong, he said that he had admired Xiao Jinxuan for a long time, and now even Princess Huayang knew her as a concubine. From Xiao Jinyu's point of view, Xiao Jinxuan had completely taken away her current limelight. How could she not angry.

But Xiao Jinxuan couldn't be happy at all after hearing this, and Qian Yunhong's look at her just now contained too many things. At least one thing she can be sure of is that this Princess Huayang is really for her It came, and it was definitely not a good one.

Seeing that there was no movement outside for a while, Hua Yang seemed to lose his patience, so he spoke directly and said:

"If Miss Xuan is outside, please come into my car and talk about it. My princess is very interested in the affairs of Yangzhou, so come in and talk to me personally."

Not only was she interested, but even her only daughter died there and never came back.

When Qian Yunhong returned to the mansion and told her that during the moon season, the people from Shuai's mansion would travel with him, and Xiao Jinxuan would also go there, Hua Yang couldn't wait to follow.

As for Huayang, the reason for this is to see with her own eyes, who is this Xiao Jinxuan, of course, if there is a chance, she does not recommend that she get rid of the other party, so as to avenge her daughter!
The princess had already spoken, even though Xiao Jinxuan knew in her heart that the other party had no good intentions, she had no choice but to stand up in response and got into Huayang's carriage.

But at this moment, Xiao Jinyu also stood up, and followed behind Xiao Jinxuan, who came uninvited, and got into the carriage.

Regarding Xiao Jinyu's behavior, Hua Yang was also taken aback for a moment, wondering why this young lady from the first wife followed her in.

When Xiao Jinyu saw Huayang for the first time, she felt nervous, but after a smile, she quickly explained:
"Your Highness, forgive me. My concubine sister has always been reckless. Jinyu is afraid that she will offend you. When I return home, if my grandmother finds out, she will definitely blame me for improper care. Therefore, as an older sister, I can only follow in." gone."

She said it nicely, but in fact, she just didn't want Xiao Jinxuan and Hua Yang to have a chance to be alone.

After all, she doesn't know the grievances between the two, and now she likes Qian Yunhong, Hua Yang is the mother in name of the other party, if the two are really together, then Hua Yang will be her future mother-in-law,

So taking this opportunity, Xiao Jinyu naturally wanted to perform well, and at the same time not give Xiao Jinxuan any chance.

But Xiao Jinyu didn't know that this action of hers was completely superfluous, Hua Yang didn't know how tired of her troublesome things.

But Xiao Jinyu is a descendant of the handsome mansion, Huayang is afraid of Mrs. Xiao, it is really not good to drive her out of the carriage directly, and has no choice but to leave both of them in the carriage.

But Xiao Jinxuan is not satisfied with this. Now that Xiao Jinyu is here, even if Huayang makes things difficult for her, then this sister-in-law may still be her shield. This is definitely good news for Xiao Jinxuan.

The carriage started to move forward again, Hua Yang first chatted with the two very kindly for a while.

After talking for a while, she ordered someone to bring in a pot of hot tea, and said that she was thirsty, drink some tea, and then have a good chat.

Hua Yang picked up the teapot, then took a cup, handed it to Xiao Jinyu, and said with a smile:

"This tea is the first-class Longjing tea that the emperor rewarded me this year. I will pour a cup for Miss Jinyu to taste. The taste of this tea is really good."

After finishing speaking, Hua Yang really poured a cup of tea for Xiao Jinyu with her own hands. After being thanked repeatedly by the other party, she took another cup and handed it to Xiao Jinyu.

"Miss Jinxuan, come on, this princess will pour you a cup too. You must have never had such a good tea, so you should drink a few more cups today."

Xiao Jinxuan took the cup that was handed over, and when Hua Yang finished speaking, she leaned over the teapot, and the princess poured the tea herself, so few people would dare not take it.

Therefore, Xiao Jinxuan also stretched out her cup to take the tea poured by Hua Yang.

But when Hua Yang was holding the teapot and was about to pour out the tea with a slight tilt, her hand suddenly trembled, and all the tea that was supposed to be poured into the cup was spilled on the back of Xiao Jinxuan's white and slender hands.

The tea was already extremely hot, but as soon as it fell into Xiao Jinxuan's hands, her skin was flushed red. Xiao Jinxuan's ability to bear the pain is not bad. From the last time she was scratched by the candlestick, she was still calm and composed. Two.

But even so, she couldn't bear the pain of the burn this time, and she let out a muffled snort. Even the right hand holding the cup trembled, and she almost didn't throw the cup away.

(End of this chapter)