The prince of the highest poison, you must serve
Chapter 93 Prince, it's time to read the book
Chapter 93 Prince, it's time to read the book
In the front hall of the General's Mansion, the breakfast has been set, but no one is seated yet.
In the front hall, not only people from the general's residence, but also two guests came, sitting under the second aunt's head, all dressed in silk and satin, showing their aura of wealth and nobility.
Mu Jing knew that it was Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin who had been on good terms with the second aunt on weekdays.
Speaking of it, Jing Zhaoyin is a decent person who does practical things, rather low-key, but this Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin is on the contrary, she is a very obvious person.
Sitting next to Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin was a young woman who looked gentle and quiet, but was actually quite impetuous. She was the daughter of Jing Zhaoyin's family.
Cherry lips parted lightly, eyebrows slightly raised, she could be regarded as a beauty embryo, sitting there at this moment, seeing Xie Lingqin coming, her style cracked slightly, a look of contempt flashed across her eyes, she still stood up and bowed slightly.
"I met sister Lingqin."
Xie Lingqin seemed unaware of the contempt, and was about to respond when she heard Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin say, "Hey, this is the eldest lady. I didn't look carefully at the Anping Hou's mansion that time, but today I'm alone." It's really a pity to see that the water spirit is amazing, the eighteenth female university has changed, such a face, it's a pity, it's a pity..."
This sounds like a boast, but why is the tone so sour.
"Mother is right. With sister Lingqin's appearance, if she dresses up well, she must be absolutely beautiful, comparable to a peony."
The lady of Jing Zhaoyin's family also responded with a light smile.
Xie Lingqin smiled, lowered her eyebrows slightly, and said nothing.
"Hey, look at Madam's compliments, the eldest lady is almost embarrassed, come on, eldest lady, take a seat quickly, let's have breakfast together."
On the other hand, the second aunt would arrange these relationships and invite everyone to sit down.
Xie Lingqin was rather puzzled, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin brought her daughter to the General's Mansion this early in the morning, and she hasn't had breakfast yet?That's not to say they set out before dawn.
so positive?
Xie Lingqin suddenly understood as his eyes flashed over the face of Miss Jing Zhaoyin's family.
At this time, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin and Miss Jing Zhaoyin's family Huo Yanru were sitting on the side. General Xie, Second Aunt, Aunt Wan, and Xie Lingyu sat down in turn. Xie Lingqin straightened his sleeves and sat next to each other as usual. Under Xie Lingyu, that is, the last position.
It's just a seat, it doesn't matter.
but……
A miracle happened.
"Big Sister, why don't you sit there when a distinguished guest comes to your door?" Xie Lingyu said suddenly, as if she just remembered, she got up slowly, making gestures to give up the seat to Xie Lingqin, and she blamed herself, " It’s true, it’s my sister, I don’t understand the rules.”
Xie Lingqin didn't pause at all when she sat down. She glanced at Xie Lingyu with a calm expression, "My sister has always been sitting in that seat. If it is changed, I'm afraid my sister won't be used to it."
"Didn't Big Sister mean that I've been taking the lead all this time?" Xie Lingyu bit her lip slightly, with a bit of grievance on her face.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, eyes met, sparks flashed.
Sure enough, she didn't give her a little life.
but……
"Since my sister thinks so, then I'll sit here."
Hearing this, Xie Lingyu's face flashed with pride, and she immediately turned sideways to avoid, "Eldest sister is the daughter of the general's mansion and the master, so you can't underestimate yourself."
These words... stepped on her lack of status, and hurt her incompetence.
Ah!
With a smile on his face, Xie Lingqin shook his head slightly, "We are all father's daughters, who is the master, in this general's mansion, father is the master of this general's mansion, the heaven of this general's mansion."
Four or two pull a thousand catties.
Xie Lingyu's eyes froze, and there was a flash of scarlet in both eyes.
This Xie Lingqin has a bright mind. He originally wanted to give her the seat. If she didn't sit, it would arouse her resentment. Besides, she was dissatisfied with her father. If she sat, she would take the opportunity to belittle the damage again. She didn't expect that she would buckle such a big hat.
But, just let you be proud for a while.
"The eldest sister is right, so the younger sister sat down."
"Okay, let's move our chopsticks together. After breakfast, don't leave anyone. After a while, the new runner-up, that is, the nephew of the second aunt's natal family, will come to the house. Everyone will see you. Lingqin, you also help .”
Xie Lingqin nodded lightly, "Yes, father."
Isn't it just to wake her up, do a good job in hospitality, don't be ashamed.
"Well, my nephew is young, and I hope you can get along well in the future." The second aunt was really humble.
However, the smile in his eyes clearly means that I will have a backer in the future, and my natal family is also strong, so I won't be inferior to others when I go out to a banquet in the future.
That's right, it is said that yesterday, the emperor had decreed that the newcomer ranked second in the martial arts examination as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and he will follow him to the court today.
The Ministry of War is in charge of the soldiers. Although it is only the position of servant, compared with the other five departments, it can be said to have a few percent advantage. There is a long way to go in the future.
The second aunt's younger sister has been married to her husband's family for more than ten years, and so far she is only a servant of the official department.
Xie Lingqin looked at General Xie again without any trace, and General Xie looked happy, obviously very happy.
It's true, I should be happy, I have the name of a general, but I have no real power. Although my younger brother is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but these years, the two of them seldom interact with each other, and they are no more than strangers.Therefore, if he can win over this newly promoted Minister of the Ministry of War, then for General Xie, there will be no harm at all.
Xie Lingqin thought about it and secretly looked at Aunt Wan and greeted each other, then moved his eyes away.
However, today, Aunt Wan's complexion seems to be not very good, she is very thoughtful, so it is not easy to ask more questions now, Xie Lingqin put away her thoughts and picked up chopsticks with everyone.
"By the way, miss, I have sent someone to report the general's opinion to the Ministry of Industry. I heard that the eldest son of the Ministry of Industry was very happy when he heard the news. He said yes, look forward to your life. I will come to propose marriage."
At the dinner table, Second Aunt suddenly looked at Xie Lingqin with a smile, and took the initiative to talk about it.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled, she nodded slightly, and said nothing.
"My sister is so kind. I heard that the eldest son of the Ministry of Industry is a good-looking talent. Although my sister was dismissed by the virtuous king, I didn't expect it to be a blessing in disguise."
"Sister is right." Xie Lingqin smiled lightly, making it impossible to see what she was thinking.
Xie Lingyu and Second Aunt looked at each other, but they were understanding and proud.
Xie Lingqin's state clearly hasn't withdrawn, so let's pretend to be calm.
That's right, now it's the only way to make her feel better.
"Xie Lingqin, if I were you, I would lock myself in the room and not come out. It would be embarrassing to come out." Xie Lingyu suddenly moved closer and whispered in Xie Lingqin's ears. His expression was ruthless, and he was extremely proud.
Xie Lingqin raised her starry eyes slightly, looking at Xie Lingyu's proud face, her heart was cold.
Her father doesn't help her, she has no relatives and no one to rely on, and her grandfather's family is hanging there because of the drunken beating of golden branches. It is still a question whether the clan government can keep the family, let alone help her.
So, in their eyes, she can already let them pinch her round and flatten her.
"Missy has a good temper. When she goes to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry in the future, she will definitely be the best mistress that everyone in Beirong City can imitate." Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin, who is clearly ignorant, also interjected at this time, join in the fun.
"Madam is right, my elder sister is a blessed person." Xie Lingyu covered her lips with her hand, looked at Xie Lingqin sideways, and said in a cold and low voice, "Xie Lingqin, tell me, in the future, I will Would you like to come to the Ministry of Industry to help you collect the corpse, I heard that the young master of the Ministry of Industry has some unspeakable hobbies..."
Xie Lingqin really wanted to hehe.
Still not angry, not in a hurry.
Concentrate your eyebrows, and continue to eat breakfast.
"Hey, by the way, sister, have you met that young master from the Ministry of Industry?" Xie Lingyu asked again as if remembering.
Xie Lingqin shook her head slightly, feeling that it was almost time, she pursed her lips and smiled, then gently put down her chopsticks, and under the gaze of the table, her eyes focused on Xie Lingyu bit by bit.
That gaze was so cold that there was no trace of impurity, and there was clearly a little smile, but Xie Lingyu's originally smiling face sank slightly, and her heart subconsciously panicked, and she immediately took the lead, full of doubts, "Big sister, but Where did I say something wrong, you are upset."
Xie Lingqin shook her head, not in a hurry, "Second sister, you are the most knowledgeable about books and etiquette, have you forgotten the principle of not eating or sleeping?"
Xie Lingyu's complexion froze at the rhetorical question and statement.
Yeah, she was so excited that she forgot about this...
However, at such a time, how could Xie Lingyu be at a disadvantage? She pulled out a stiff smile and looked at Xie Lingqin, "Sister, you are right, but there are no absolutes in the world. There are guests in this mansion today. It’s too deserted, it’s unavoidable, but people say that we don’t treat guests well and lose courtesy.”
"I see that sister Yanru has been drinking porridge with her head down, she doesn't say a word, she is gentle and elegant, she is not rude." Xie Lingqin raised her eyes, her tone was very soft, but it was like a sonorous cornerstone hitting the heart.
Xie Lingyu...
Not only her face froze.
The second aunt's complexion was not very good-looking either.
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin looked at the people at the table, tugged at her daughter's sleeve, and forced a smile.
Huo Yanru, who was only focused on drinking porridge, was lost in thought, but suddenly her mother pulled her sleeves, her eyes lit up, and she immediately got up, "But the prince is here..."
The lobby was silent.
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin immediately looked embarrassed. This time, she was really rude.
The second aunt's face was also dull for a moment. It was her idea to win over Jing Zhaoyin, but she knew that General Xie would definitely like it.
However, this Huo Yanru is really...
"What kind of joke is my sister talking about? Sit down quickly." Xie Lingyu clenched her hands tightly and spoke immediately.When she looked sideways at Xie Lingqin, Xie Lingqin was also looking at her, with just the right smile and a beautiful complexion.
"Sister, eat quickly, the porridge will be cold in a while." Xie Lingqin whispered softly.
"Lingyu, the second place in the new list is your cousin, you are the master today, you have to take this responsibility well."
General Xie, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.
Obviously, it was to help Xie Lingyu break the deadlock, but when she looked at Xie Lingqin, her eyes were obviously deeper.
Xie Lingqin was noncommittal, the current situation made General Xie have doubts about her, maybe it could bring her some benefits instead.
After a stick of incense time, just as the servants at the table took away the breakfast, a notification came from outside the mansion.
"General, the No. [-] Prince has arrived."
"Please." General Xie got up from his seat, with a hint of excitement on his face.
It's not just him, everyone in the front hall is very excited except her and Zihe, of course, there is also Huo Yanru who is blushing.
"Where's that girl Miaoqiao?"
At this time, the second aunt asked behind her.
The nanny hurriedly whispered behind her, "Go back to Madam, the old slave just went to report, and Miaoqiao will be there soon."
"Hmph, if it wasn't for the usefulness of caring about her, I wouldn't bother to let her show her face today."
Although the voices of the master and servant were extremely low, how could they escape the ears of Xie Lingqin and Zihe.
The two looked at each other and smiled lightly.
After a while, the servant led a handsome young man in Tsing Yi in.
He has a humble temperament, but his brows are faintly flamboyant.
Some things cannot be pretended.
Moreover, this appearance is quite similar to that of Second Aunt.
The man straightened his sleeves and cupped his hands.
"Wang Renyi has seen the general."
"You don't need to be too polite, you are the second place in the world's martial arts test, and you are also the minister of the military department hand-picked by the emperor. Besides, we are also considered relatives, so there is no need for such politeness."
General Xie waved his hand and asked Wang Renyi to sit down with a friendly expression.
Aside, the servants immediately got tea.
Wang Renyi sat across from Second Aunt, Xie Lingyu, and Xie Lingqin. As soon as he sat down, although his gaze moved rapidly, Xie Lingqin felt sensitively. Unusual deep meaning.
Xie Lingqin tried her best to search her memory, and made sure again and again that this was the first time she met this nephew of the second aunt's family.
On the other hand...
Huo Yanru, the daughter of Jing Zhaoyin, who was next to Wang Renyi's seat, changed from the demure posture she had pretended to be so shy when Wang Renyi came in just now, and her hands were about to pull the silk handkerchief in her hand. broken.
This is so tense...
"Cousin, I really congratulate you for winning the second place in the autumn martial arts test. You really bring glory to our Wang family, and you call my sister so much that I adore you." Xie Lingyu smiled, and looked even more energetic than Wang Renyi.
"This is the prince."
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin secretly winked at Second Aunt before she spoke.
The second aunt immediately introduced to Wang Renyi, "Renyi, this is Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's wife, and the person next to her is Miss Huo Yanru, the daughter of Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's family."
Wang Renyi nodded slightly, with a degree of alienation, but there was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Xie Lingqin lowered her head slightly, drinking tea.
This second aunt, this is rushing to help her nephew consolidate his position in Beijing.
If this Wang Renyi can successfully marry Jing Zhaoyin's daughter, he will have a firm foothold in the capital of Beirong. In the future, he will call all the relatives of the palace over, and the second aunt's backing support should not be underestimated. up.
"Miss, Miaoqiao is here."
At this time, behind him, Zihe gently tugged on Xie Lingqin's sleeve, and whispered quietly.
Xie Lingqin looked at Miaoqiao who was quietly walking behind Second Aunt from outside the door, looked at her for a while, and then looked away.
No wonder the second aunt brought Miaoqiao to help, after all, yesterday she removed so many helpers, there are very few people available, but now the advantage is in hand, this Miaoqiao is naturally a caring one.
only……
Ruo Shi, all the self-righteous schemes in a while are in vain, and the second aunt doesn't know how frustrated it will be.
At this time, the second aunt introduced the people in the front hall to Wang Renyi one by one, and she happened to introduce them to Xie Lingqin.
"Renyi, this is the eldest lady of the General's Mansion, Xie Lingqin."
Wang Renyi's eyes fell on Xie Lingqin, the smile on his lips seemed to widen, and he nodded slightly at Xie Lingqin, "Miss is polite."
"Yeah." Xie Lingqin nodded calmly, but his heart suddenly turned cold.
This Wang Renyi...
"Miss, this Wang Renyi actually has unreasonable thoughts about you." Zihe also saw it, and transmitted his voice into the secret.
The light in Xie Lingqin's eyes turned cold, and he opened his lips silently, "He wants to die in a short time, and we will make it happen."
Zihe was startled, then smiled, "Yes."
"Well, the weather is so good today, don't just sit here, my aunt will take you to the general's mansion to have a look."
The second aunt got up, and after receiving General Xie's signal, she invited Wang Renyi.
Wang Renyi stood up, "thank you aunt, aunt has been here for so many years in the general's mansion, and has devoted herself to the general's mansion. I also want to see the general's mansion under the care of aunt."
"Benevolence and righteousness are not allowed to say that, my aunt is..." The second aunt glanced at Xie Lingqin, a little unnaturally, "You have to distinguish between superior and inferior."
"Auntie, I can wake up." Wang Renyi cupped his hands a little out of composure.
But what the aunt and nephew said was telling General Xie.
Now that my aunt has a backer, and has managed the General's Mansion for so many years, her status should be promoted.
Anyone present who is not stupid can hear it.
Xie Lingqin secretly looked at General Xie, who was looking up, he was not angry at all, but stood up instead, "Haha, what Renyi said makes sense, let's go out for a stroll together."
"General, this concubine is heavy, so I won't go." Aunt Wan was supported by her maid and wanted to leave.
General Xie was about to speak, but saw Second Aunt coming over with a gentle smile on her face, and affectionately holding Aunt Wan's hand, "It's all right, go down and rest, I'll take care of anything."
Aunt Wan's timid smile floated on the corner of her lips, "Then, I have to thank you, sister."
"You go down first." Seeing this, General Xie waved his hand.
However, there is clearly some displeasure between the brows.
It's not that he doesn't like Aunt Wan, but it's clearly that he doesn't like Second Aunt.
Yeah, this is too overwhelming.
The second aunt's words seemed to be distressing for Aunt Wan's pregnancy, but it was obvious that she wanted to return to the power of the family.
General Xie can let others act over him?
This mentality.
In the past, Second Aunt would never fail to understand General Xie's thoughts, but now that her nephew has obtained a high position, if her heart is too high, she will ignore some fundamental things.
Xie Lingqin originally wanted to take some time to leave to see Aunt Wan, but at the moment, it seems that if she leaves again, it will be bad.
Moreover, Miaoqiao is still following Second Aunt.
It would be a pity not to watch this good show today.
"General, the virtuous king is here." Just at this time, a servant came to report.
"The virtuous king is here." The gloomy feeling in General Xie's heart dissipated immediately, his eyes lit up with joy, and he looked at the visitor, "Please hurry up."
"The virtuous king is here, Mr. Wang, General Xie, today is really a good day." Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin looked happy.
Regarding the fact that King Xian is interested in the Second Miss of the General's Mansion, it has spread throughout the capital. Today, King Xian came here in person, not to say it was because of Second Miss Xie, maybe it was also because of the arrival of Young Master Wang.
Doesn't it mean that the future of the prince is too promising, so the virtuous king has come to take care of him.
It seems that today, no matter what, she has to let her daughter into Wang Renyi's heart.
Of course, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's words also made the second aunt and Xie Lingyu very happy.
The mother and daughter meet secretly.
"Look, mother, just tell me, your cousin won the second place this time, and has a bright future. No, the virtuous king has come to visit the door in person."
Xie Lingyu smiled slightly, "Mother, you are still wise."
While whispering softly, Xie Lingyu looked back at Xie Lingqin again.
So what about the prostitute, but she can only walk at the end, no one talks to her, no one is her reliance, hmph.
Xie Lingqin, I'm going to fix that face of yours.
As soon as Xie Lingqin raised her eyes, she met Xie Lingyu's mocking and sneering eyes.
Looking sideways, pretending not to see it.
Xie Lingyu snorted coldly in her heart, let's see how long you can be happy, after a while...
"As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard that the No. [-] of the newly promoted Wu Bang has also come to the General's Mansion. What a coincidence." At this time, Yu Wenxian came to the place where the flowers and branches were blowing willows in front of him.
He is personable, elegant and gentle, with a warm smile.
"I've seen the prince." General Xie led the crowd for a while, and Wang Renyi took the lead to come out, "Renyi greets the prince. That day, it was only a martial arts competition, and the distance was very far, so it was impossible to pay close attention to the prince's splendor. This time Like, the prince is indeed the prince of Yagai, with extraordinary bearing."
This flattery is...
"Hahaha..." Yu Wenxian laughed loudly when he heard the words, "Young Master Wang is now appointed by the emperor as the Minister of the Ministry of War. In the future, the future is bright, and we are similar in age, so there is no need to be so polite."
"The prince is modest, and the prince is also very handsome."
General Xie stepped forward at the right time, and the three of them talked to each other, complimented each other, pretended to be polite, practical, and each had what he needed.
Xie Lingqin looked tired.
However, this virtuous king is really unwilling to give up. From time to time, he will glance at her where no one can see. The radio waves are very powerful.
"Hey, why is the eldest lady silent today, but what's bothering you?" Yu Wenxian suddenly opened his mouth, and Xie Lingqin, who was almost invisible, returned to everyone's sight.
"The lord is too worried, but the courtiers just feel that there is no place for the courtiers to speak."
"Oh, why is Missy so modest?" Wang Renyi also spoke at the side, seeming to agree with the words of the virtuous king, but in Xie Lingqin's view, it was more like finally finding a chance to talk to her.
Xie Lingqin smiled and said nothing, lowered her head slightly, and didn't say much.
Seeing righteousness, Wang Renyi seemed a little frustrated in his heart. Although he was quick, he happened to be caught by Yu Wenxian who was on the side.
Could it be that this Wang Renyi has thoughts on Xie Lingqin?
There was a deep meaning in his eyes, Yu Wenxian had his own calculations.
The group of people had arrived at the garden at this time, and stools, small tables, and pastries had already been set up in the garden.
The sun is just right, and the autumn breeze is slight.
"My lord, when do you plan to bring your family to the capital?" Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin naturally cared about Wang Renyi, and as soon as she took her seat, she went straight to the point.
She really wanted to cling to King Xian, but he didn't have such luck because he cared about the Second Miss of the General's Mansion.
Wang Renyi looked at Mrs. Shangjing Zhaoyin's smiling gaze, and then turned to look at Second Aunt, "I'm not going to ask my aunt to arrange this matter."
As soon as the second aunt was obedient, she immediately chatted with Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin.
When the conversation got to the point, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin proposed, "My daughter is also new to the General's Mansion, and I have never visited the General's Mansion..."
"Hey, Renyi, it's also my first time here, so, Lingyu, you take your cousin and Miss Li for a stroll, it's convenient for you young children to talk." The second aunt called one Know the sense of proportion and understand the meaning.
When Xie Lingyu heard the words, she immediately stood up, turned her eyes, and looked at Xie Lingqin again, "No, let's get together, sister."
Xie Lingqin naturally caught the maliciousness in Xie Lingyu's eyes.
However, she did not refuse, and stood up gently, "Okay."
Yu Wenxian's eyes were following Xie Lingqin at this time, feeling a little depressed for no reason.
Why is it that Xie Lingqin is clearly the same as usual, but he actually feels that there is a unique and fascinating aura about her, and that cold look makes his heart flutter, a little scratching his heart.
"You guys go, I just happened to have a chat with the prince." General Xie waved his hand, smiling broadly.
"My lord, then I will take my leave first." Xie Lingyu walked up to the Xian Wang again, just in time to block the Xian Wang's eyes from looking at Xie Lingqin, her face full of shyness.
"Lingyu doesn't need to be polite, just be careful." The Xian Wang stepped forward to help her, with a soft voice and a warm smile.
The affection between these two people can be known without explanation.
General Xie was extremely satisfied.
The second aunt was also very happy.
However, only Xie Lingyu was unhappy, and pinched her fingers tightly in her sleeves, because just now, she clearly saw the prince staring at Xie Lingqin intently.
Why look at Xie Lingqin, what's so interesting about her.
……
Prince's mansion.
The prince was sitting in the yard, lazily flipping through the scrolls, when Tingfeng suddenly appeared.
"Prince, the new No. [-] has just arrived at the General's Mansion not long ago, and the King Xian followed closely."
When Yu Wenyao heard the words, he didn't even raise his eyelids, he didn't care, "If Yu Wenxian doesn't go, it doesn't look like him."
"But this subordinate overheard something when he went there." Ting Feng was a little worried.
Yu Wenyao paused for a moment, then raised his eyes from the scroll, looked at Tingfeng, "Has it affected me?"
"This..." Hearing hesitation, he shook his head, "No."
"Then hold back."
"But, it affects Miss Lingqin." Tingfeng's tone became quicker.
Yu Wenyao frowned, but didn't speak, and continued to read.
listen to the wind...
Prince, what do you mean?
"What does it have to do with Bengong, as long as she is not dead." After a while, Yu Wenyao said.
Ting Feng hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickered, but, Prince, you haven't flipped through your book for a long time.
"Prince, didn't you promise Miss Lingqin yesterday that you would help her?" Ting Feng thought for a while as if reminding her.
"I only promised to help the seventh princess out of the palace, to give her some face, and told her not to marry the son of the minister of the Ministry of Industry, but I didn't promise anything else."
"However, this matter is related to the son of the minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Listen to the wind immediately.
The prince looked at him with dark eyes.
Ting Feng's heart trembled when he was looked at.
"You seem to really hope that this palace will help her." The prince said.
Tingfeng immediately bowed his head, "Tingfeng is sharing the prince's worries."
"Really?" A smile flashed across the corner of the prince's lips, and he finally relented, "Let's talk."
Ting Feng breathed out, and then told everything he had heard.
Until the end, Tingfeng saw the prince slowly closing the book bit by bit, and beckoned to him, "Come here."
……
General's House.
Among the flowers and bushes, Xie Lingqin walked a few steps behind Wang Renyi and Huo Yanru, feeling like a light bulb.
In front, Wang Renyi and Huo Yanru made a shameful remark, making people anxious.
And Xie Lingyu glared at her angrily all the way, his gaze sharp as a blade.
"What are you watching me do? If you want to marry your cousin, you can do it." Xie Lingqin was a few steps behind, and her voice softly entered Xie Lingyu's ears.
"you……"
Xie Lingyu looked in front of her eyes and secretly signaled with her eyes to Wang Renyi who was turning around. Then she fell behind a few steps and looked at Xie Lingqin. You should be a good person with your tail between your legs, so that you can feel better."
"Sister is really worried, here..." Xie Lingqin looked forward, "Prince Wang and Miss Huo have gone far away, my feet hurt, and I don't want to go."
"It's fine if you don't leave, I'm going to chase them." Xie Lingyu said, flicked his sleeves, and walked forward.
But when he turned around, the calculating light in his eyes shone brightly in the sun.
Xie Lingqin didn't see it this time, and waited for Xie Lingyu to go far away before waving at Zihe, "Let's go, let's go back."
"Miss, over there Miaoqiao..."
Xie Lingqin looked in front of her eyes again, motioning for Zihe to turn her ears over, "This way..."
"Crack."
As soon as he opened his mouth, there was a sudden strange noise among the flowers in the dark.
Xie Lingqin's eyes tightened, but Zihe had already darted towards the place where the sound came from.
Leaning slightly over, "Miss, nothing unusual."
Xie Lingqin nodded, looked around, and listened carefully for a while, then he relaxed, and whispered instructions to Zihe.
Zihe understood, turned around and left, and quickly disappeared on the path.
Xie Lingqin didn't go to the garden at this time, but secretly went to General Xie's study.
There were only a few guards outside the study, Xie Lingqin turned in through the back window, the inside was as quiet as a company, no different from what she had seen before.
Before, when General Xie asked her to come to the study to talk, she accidentally saw a bulge on the lamp on the side bookshelf.
That bulge looks like a candle holder, but just because it looks like it doesn't mean it is.
She only said that it was a darkroom switch, and it is not surprising that there is a darkroom in these high-door mansions.
However, she overheard one of the servants mentioning that General Xie would sleep in the study whenever he had something to do. She suddenly remembered that it was true that before, she didn't like the second aunt, and there was a gap between her, so she stayed in the study.
But there is only a small soft couch by the window in the study room, so it must be inappropriate to go there for a long time.
But Xie Lingqin didn't think that General Xie was someone who could wrong him so much.
So, this dark room...
Today is a very good opportunity, the personal guard beside General Xie also did not come over in the garden.
Xie Lingqin raised his hand and gently shook the bump.
The bookshelf, which was originally upright and flat, suddenly parted from the middle, and after a while, a door opened, and a step with no end in sight appeared before the eyes. The light was dim, and there was an unknown tide.
Xie Lingqin looked at the closed study door, then carefully entered the dark room and walked up the steps.
The further you go inside, the darker the light, the more humid the atmosphere, and even a rotten smell.
Xie Lingqin couldn't help frowning, and was just about to take out the fire pocket from his sleeve and start to light it, but suddenly heard a low voice coming from the front.
"Do not light the fire."
The voice was hoarse and distant, and the sound quality was obviously controlled by internal force.
Xie Lingqin froze all over.
There was someone in front of her, but she didn't feel it at all.
"Don't light the fire, I won't hurt you." The voice said again.
Xie Lingqin's breath stagnated, "Who are you?"
"Same as you, I came in to investigate, but there must be nothing you want here, go out."
Almost as soon as the words fell, Xie Lingqin felt a cold wind like rain passing by him, and it was heading for the exit.
Xie Lingqin froze there, her breathing stagnated.
Who was that person just now? If that person wanted her life, she would have died a thousand times just now.
As for the other party, whether it was a man or a woman, old or young, she didn't know.
Tightening the fire pocket, Xie Lingqin resolutely planned to walk in front of the tunnel.
"I warned you not to go forward." The voice suddenly rang in my ears.
It was too late to say it was too fast, Xie Lingqin turned his hand and grabbed at his side.
However, there was nothing but the coolness like a ball of tentacles, and a warm roughness.
"Disobedient." The man seemed a little angry, and slapped Xie Lingqin on the hand, and by the way, also snatched her fire booklet.
Xie Lingqin froze there.
This, what a monster.
And just as she was thinking this way, there was no breath around her.
The man is gone.
Xie Lingqin was still standing on the steps pondering. Although the light was dim, she had excellent eyesight and could see clearly.
However, it is only to see the endless tunnel farther away.
The more this is the case, the more curious people will be.
There are not many opportunities to investigate in this way.
Taking a step forward, Xie Lingqin still planned to move forward.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he moved his footsteps, someone grabbed his wrist.
"I'll go, I really think I'm easy to bully." Xie Lingqin suddenly became angry, and slapped him aside.
"court death."
With a cold voice, Xie Lingqin froze in mid-air.
too, prince.
Ruo Mingruo secretly, Yu Wenyao flicked Xie Lingqin's half-empty arm politely, "Why are you crazy?"
"You... just... it wasn't you..." Xie Lingqin stammered for the first time in Yu Wenyao's powerful aura.
"Crack." The prince suddenly raised his hand and patted the back of Xie Lingqin's hand.
Xie Lingqin suddenly realized.
He hit her on the back of the hand again. She was hit by an unknown person just now, and now he hit her again.
"Yu Wenyao, you have hair..."
Before the words fell, his lips were covered with a hand.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled, and she stopped speaking immediately, because she heard the footsteps of guards outside the study.
It took a while for this to disappear.
Fortunately, it's patrolling here.
Xie Lingqin violently pushed the prince's hand away, gasping for breath.
"Everyone will be suffocated to death by you."
"Dare to call me by my name?" The prince looked at Xie Lingqin but his eyes sank.
Xie Lingqin felt it was funny, and exhaled, "Isn't the name just for people to call it?"
"Sophistry, what are you doing here if you don't entertain King Xian?"
Xie Lingqin stroked the back of his hand, not caring, "I can't afford to entertain that scumbag, King Xian, and besides..." Xie Lingqin narrowed his eyes slightly, "Prince, this is the General's Mansion, I should Ask, why are you here?"
"Otherwise..." Yu Wenyao's lips curled slightly, with a wicked smile in his eyes, "Otherwise, I am yelling now, let the general come over and ask what I am doing here."
Xie Lingqin...
This is clearly a threat, okay?
Anyway, nothing was found.
"Let me see if there is a golden house hidden in my father's dark room." Xie Lingqin said, serious, without changing his expression.
Yu Wenyao glanced at the girl in front of him.
Under the dim light, the girl's skin was like jade, her eyelashes fluttered, and her red lips were lightly pursed. Every emotion showed her dissatisfaction.
Wanwan's eyebrows were raised, they looked so much like two worms.
On the contrary, it's interesting.
"This tunnel was built when the previous dynasty was in power. General Xie reported it to the emperor long ago and put it on record, so there is nothing unusual about it."
"Ok?"
"So there will definitely not be what you want." The prince's eyes were as deep as the sea, and he was actually quite serious.
Such a tone and expression made Xie Lingqin believe it for no reason.
"Hurry up, something happened."
At this time, far away, outside the study, there was a noise.
Xie Lingqin's eyes turned into a brisk smile, "It's lively."
"It must not be as lively as you imagined." Yu Wenyao said.
Xie Lingqin's complexion changed slightly upon hearing this, "What did you do?"
"Shh."
Xie Lingqin felt her eyes go dark, and suddenly she was sitting on the ground, which was in the courtyard just now.
Clap your ass and get up.
Xie Lingqin flicked his sleeves again, why did he smell like a prince all over his body.
Uh!
He just covered her mouth.
I have to take a shower in a while.
Xie Lingqin thought so, and walked towards the noisy place.
……
Not far away, on a big tree covering the sky and the sun, Yu Wenyao was dressed in white clothes, with a deep jade face, until he saw Xie Lingqin disappearing, he opened his tightly clenched hands, and his eyes widened. Then he looked at the location of General Xie's study.
In the eyes, there is a coldness.
Behind him, Ting Feng said, "Prince, this subordinate has lost track."
The tone was very frustrated.
The prince didn't blame him, "That man is very good at lightness kung fu, he's a bit better than you, don't worry about it."
"This person sneaked into the General's Mansion, and he must have discovered something. If it is revealed..."
The prince thought for a while, then waved his hand, "The other party will not disclose."
"Prince, this...how can you see it?"
"Because that person prevented Xie Lingqin from going in."
Hearing the wind's expression, he obviously didn't know what to think of.
"But..." After a while, the prince looked sideways at Tingfeng, "Does the virtuous king look like a scumbag?"
listen to the wind...
……
Although Xie Lingqin followed the people towards the noise, he felt guilty.
Because, what the prince meant just now, things did not happen as she expected.
She was thinking, if the crown prince suddenly backtracked, instead of helping her, and even playing tricks on her behind her back, then...
The foreshadowing of this chapter is a bit long, girls, be more patient~
Come, come, let's see if any girl can guess what happened, there will be a prize for guessing right~
(End of this chapter)
In the front hall of the General's Mansion, the breakfast has been set, but no one is seated yet.
In the front hall, not only people from the general's residence, but also two guests came, sitting under the second aunt's head, all dressed in silk and satin, showing their aura of wealth and nobility.
Mu Jing knew that it was Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin who had been on good terms with the second aunt on weekdays.
Speaking of it, Jing Zhaoyin is a decent person who does practical things, rather low-key, but this Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin is on the contrary, she is a very obvious person.
Sitting next to Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin was a young woman who looked gentle and quiet, but was actually quite impetuous. She was the daughter of Jing Zhaoyin's family.
Cherry lips parted lightly, eyebrows slightly raised, she could be regarded as a beauty embryo, sitting there at this moment, seeing Xie Lingqin coming, her style cracked slightly, a look of contempt flashed across her eyes, she still stood up and bowed slightly.
"I met sister Lingqin."
Xie Lingqin seemed unaware of the contempt, and was about to respond when she heard Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin say, "Hey, this is the eldest lady. I didn't look carefully at the Anping Hou's mansion that time, but today I'm alone." It's really a pity to see that the water spirit is amazing, the eighteenth female university has changed, such a face, it's a pity, it's a pity..."
This sounds like a boast, but why is the tone so sour.
"Mother is right. With sister Lingqin's appearance, if she dresses up well, she must be absolutely beautiful, comparable to a peony."
The lady of Jing Zhaoyin's family also responded with a light smile.
Xie Lingqin smiled, lowered her eyebrows slightly, and said nothing.
"Hey, look at Madam's compliments, the eldest lady is almost embarrassed, come on, eldest lady, take a seat quickly, let's have breakfast together."
On the other hand, the second aunt would arrange these relationships and invite everyone to sit down.
Xie Lingqin was rather puzzled, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin brought her daughter to the General's Mansion this early in the morning, and she hasn't had breakfast yet?That's not to say they set out before dawn.
so positive?
Xie Lingqin suddenly understood as his eyes flashed over the face of Miss Jing Zhaoyin's family.
At this time, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin and Miss Jing Zhaoyin's family Huo Yanru were sitting on the side. General Xie, Second Aunt, Aunt Wan, and Xie Lingyu sat down in turn. Xie Lingqin straightened his sleeves and sat next to each other as usual. Under Xie Lingyu, that is, the last position.
It's just a seat, it doesn't matter.
but……
A miracle happened.
"Big Sister, why don't you sit there when a distinguished guest comes to your door?" Xie Lingyu said suddenly, as if she just remembered, she got up slowly, making gestures to give up the seat to Xie Lingqin, and she blamed herself, " It’s true, it’s my sister, I don’t understand the rules.”
Xie Lingqin didn't pause at all when she sat down. She glanced at Xie Lingyu with a calm expression, "My sister has always been sitting in that seat. If it is changed, I'm afraid my sister won't be used to it."
"Didn't Big Sister mean that I've been taking the lead all this time?" Xie Lingyu bit her lip slightly, with a bit of grievance on her face.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, eyes met, sparks flashed.
Sure enough, she didn't give her a little life.
but……
"Since my sister thinks so, then I'll sit here."
Hearing this, Xie Lingyu's face flashed with pride, and she immediately turned sideways to avoid, "Eldest sister is the daughter of the general's mansion and the master, so you can't underestimate yourself."
These words... stepped on her lack of status, and hurt her incompetence.
Ah!
With a smile on his face, Xie Lingqin shook his head slightly, "We are all father's daughters, who is the master, in this general's mansion, father is the master of this general's mansion, the heaven of this general's mansion."
Four or two pull a thousand catties.
Xie Lingyu's eyes froze, and there was a flash of scarlet in both eyes.
This Xie Lingqin has a bright mind. He originally wanted to give her the seat. If she didn't sit, it would arouse her resentment. Besides, she was dissatisfied with her father. If she sat, she would take the opportunity to belittle the damage again. She didn't expect that she would buckle such a big hat.
But, just let you be proud for a while.
"The eldest sister is right, so the younger sister sat down."
"Okay, let's move our chopsticks together. After breakfast, don't leave anyone. After a while, the new runner-up, that is, the nephew of the second aunt's natal family, will come to the house. Everyone will see you. Lingqin, you also help .”
Xie Lingqin nodded lightly, "Yes, father."
Isn't it just to wake her up, do a good job in hospitality, don't be ashamed.
"Well, my nephew is young, and I hope you can get along well in the future." The second aunt was really humble.
However, the smile in his eyes clearly means that I will have a backer in the future, and my natal family is also strong, so I won't be inferior to others when I go out to a banquet in the future.
That's right, it is said that yesterday, the emperor had decreed that the newcomer ranked second in the martial arts examination as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and he will follow him to the court today.
The Ministry of War is in charge of the soldiers. Although it is only the position of servant, compared with the other five departments, it can be said to have a few percent advantage. There is a long way to go in the future.
The second aunt's younger sister has been married to her husband's family for more than ten years, and so far she is only a servant of the official department.
Xie Lingqin looked at General Xie again without any trace, and General Xie looked happy, obviously very happy.
It's true, I should be happy, I have the name of a general, but I have no real power. Although my younger brother is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but these years, the two of them seldom interact with each other, and they are no more than strangers.Therefore, if he can win over this newly promoted Minister of the Ministry of War, then for General Xie, there will be no harm at all.
Xie Lingqin thought about it and secretly looked at Aunt Wan and greeted each other, then moved his eyes away.
However, today, Aunt Wan's complexion seems to be not very good, she is very thoughtful, so it is not easy to ask more questions now, Xie Lingqin put away her thoughts and picked up chopsticks with everyone.
"By the way, miss, I have sent someone to report the general's opinion to the Ministry of Industry. I heard that the eldest son of the Ministry of Industry was very happy when he heard the news. He said yes, look forward to your life. I will come to propose marriage."
At the dinner table, Second Aunt suddenly looked at Xie Lingqin with a smile, and took the initiative to talk about it.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled, she nodded slightly, and said nothing.
"My sister is so kind. I heard that the eldest son of the Ministry of Industry is a good-looking talent. Although my sister was dismissed by the virtuous king, I didn't expect it to be a blessing in disguise."
"Sister is right." Xie Lingqin smiled lightly, making it impossible to see what she was thinking.
Xie Lingyu and Second Aunt looked at each other, but they were understanding and proud.
Xie Lingqin's state clearly hasn't withdrawn, so let's pretend to be calm.
That's right, now it's the only way to make her feel better.
"Xie Lingqin, if I were you, I would lock myself in the room and not come out. It would be embarrassing to come out." Xie Lingyu suddenly moved closer and whispered in Xie Lingqin's ears. His expression was ruthless, and he was extremely proud.
Xie Lingqin raised her starry eyes slightly, looking at Xie Lingyu's proud face, her heart was cold.
Her father doesn't help her, she has no relatives and no one to rely on, and her grandfather's family is hanging there because of the drunken beating of golden branches. It is still a question whether the clan government can keep the family, let alone help her.
So, in their eyes, she can already let them pinch her round and flatten her.
"Missy has a good temper. When she goes to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry in the future, she will definitely be the best mistress that everyone in Beirong City can imitate." Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin, who is clearly ignorant, also interjected at this time, join in the fun.
"Madam is right, my elder sister is a blessed person." Xie Lingyu covered her lips with her hand, looked at Xie Lingqin sideways, and said in a cold and low voice, "Xie Lingqin, tell me, in the future, I will Would you like to come to the Ministry of Industry to help you collect the corpse, I heard that the young master of the Ministry of Industry has some unspeakable hobbies..."
Xie Lingqin really wanted to hehe.
Still not angry, not in a hurry.
Concentrate your eyebrows, and continue to eat breakfast.
"Hey, by the way, sister, have you met that young master from the Ministry of Industry?" Xie Lingyu asked again as if remembering.
Xie Lingqin shook her head slightly, feeling that it was almost time, she pursed her lips and smiled, then gently put down her chopsticks, and under the gaze of the table, her eyes focused on Xie Lingyu bit by bit.
That gaze was so cold that there was no trace of impurity, and there was clearly a little smile, but Xie Lingyu's originally smiling face sank slightly, and her heart subconsciously panicked, and she immediately took the lead, full of doubts, "Big sister, but Where did I say something wrong, you are upset."
Xie Lingqin shook her head, not in a hurry, "Second sister, you are the most knowledgeable about books and etiquette, have you forgotten the principle of not eating or sleeping?"
Xie Lingyu's complexion froze at the rhetorical question and statement.
Yeah, she was so excited that she forgot about this...
However, at such a time, how could Xie Lingyu be at a disadvantage? She pulled out a stiff smile and looked at Xie Lingqin, "Sister, you are right, but there are no absolutes in the world. There are guests in this mansion today. It’s too deserted, it’s unavoidable, but people say that we don’t treat guests well and lose courtesy.”
"I see that sister Yanru has been drinking porridge with her head down, she doesn't say a word, she is gentle and elegant, she is not rude." Xie Lingqin raised her eyes, her tone was very soft, but it was like a sonorous cornerstone hitting the heart.
Xie Lingyu...
Not only her face froze.
The second aunt's complexion was not very good-looking either.
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin looked at the people at the table, tugged at her daughter's sleeve, and forced a smile.
Huo Yanru, who was only focused on drinking porridge, was lost in thought, but suddenly her mother pulled her sleeves, her eyes lit up, and she immediately got up, "But the prince is here..."
The lobby was silent.
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin immediately looked embarrassed. This time, she was really rude.
The second aunt's face was also dull for a moment. It was her idea to win over Jing Zhaoyin, but she knew that General Xie would definitely like it.
However, this Huo Yanru is really...
"What kind of joke is my sister talking about? Sit down quickly." Xie Lingyu clenched her hands tightly and spoke immediately.When she looked sideways at Xie Lingqin, Xie Lingqin was also looking at her, with just the right smile and a beautiful complexion.
"Sister, eat quickly, the porridge will be cold in a while." Xie Lingqin whispered softly.
"Lingyu, the second place in the new list is your cousin, you are the master today, you have to take this responsibility well."
General Xie, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.
Obviously, it was to help Xie Lingyu break the deadlock, but when she looked at Xie Lingqin, her eyes were obviously deeper.
Xie Lingqin was noncommittal, the current situation made General Xie have doubts about her, maybe it could bring her some benefits instead.
After a stick of incense time, just as the servants at the table took away the breakfast, a notification came from outside the mansion.
"General, the No. [-] Prince has arrived."
"Please." General Xie got up from his seat, with a hint of excitement on his face.
It's not just him, everyone in the front hall is very excited except her and Zihe, of course, there is also Huo Yanru who is blushing.
"Where's that girl Miaoqiao?"
At this time, the second aunt asked behind her.
The nanny hurriedly whispered behind her, "Go back to Madam, the old slave just went to report, and Miaoqiao will be there soon."
"Hmph, if it wasn't for the usefulness of caring about her, I wouldn't bother to let her show her face today."
Although the voices of the master and servant were extremely low, how could they escape the ears of Xie Lingqin and Zihe.
The two looked at each other and smiled lightly.
After a while, the servant led a handsome young man in Tsing Yi in.
He has a humble temperament, but his brows are faintly flamboyant.
Some things cannot be pretended.
Moreover, this appearance is quite similar to that of Second Aunt.
The man straightened his sleeves and cupped his hands.
"Wang Renyi has seen the general."
"You don't need to be too polite, you are the second place in the world's martial arts test, and you are also the minister of the military department hand-picked by the emperor. Besides, we are also considered relatives, so there is no need for such politeness."
General Xie waved his hand and asked Wang Renyi to sit down with a friendly expression.
Aside, the servants immediately got tea.
Wang Renyi sat across from Second Aunt, Xie Lingyu, and Xie Lingqin. As soon as he sat down, although his gaze moved rapidly, Xie Lingqin felt sensitively. Unusual deep meaning.
Xie Lingqin tried her best to search her memory, and made sure again and again that this was the first time she met this nephew of the second aunt's family.
On the other hand...
Huo Yanru, the daughter of Jing Zhaoyin, who was next to Wang Renyi's seat, changed from the demure posture she had pretended to be so shy when Wang Renyi came in just now, and her hands were about to pull the silk handkerchief in her hand. broken.
This is so tense...
"Cousin, I really congratulate you for winning the second place in the autumn martial arts test. You really bring glory to our Wang family, and you call my sister so much that I adore you." Xie Lingyu smiled, and looked even more energetic than Wang Renyi.
"This is the prince."
Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin secretly winked at Second Aunt before she spoke.
The second aunt immediately introduced to Wang Renyi, "Renyi, this is Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's wife, and the person next to her is Miss Huo Yanru, the daughter of Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's family."
Wang Renyi nodded slightly, with a degree of alienation, but there was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Xie Lingqin lowered her head slightly, drinking tea.
This second aunt, this is rushing to help her nephew consolidate his position in Beijing.
If this Wang Renyi can successfully marry Jing Zhaoyin's daughter, he will have a firm foothold in the capital of Beirong. In the future, he will call all the relatives of the palace over, and the second aunt's backing support should not be underestimated. up.
"Miss, Miaoqiao is here."
At this time, behind him, Zihe gently tugged on Xie Lingqin's sleeve, and whispered quietly.
Xie Lingqin looked at Miaoqiao who was quietly walking behind Second Aunt from outside the door, looked at her for a while, and then looked away.
No wonder the second aunt brought Miaoqiao to help, after all, yesterday she removed so many helpers, there are very few people available, but now the advantage is in hand, this Miaoqiao is naturally a caring one.
only……
Ruo Shi, all the self-righteous schemes in a while are in vain, and the second aunt doesn't know how frustrated it will be.
At this time, the second aunt introduced the people in the front hall to Wang Renyi one by one, and she happened to introduce them to Xie Lingqin.
"Renyi, this is the eldest lady of the General's Mansion, Xie Lingqin."
Wang Renyi's eyes fell on Xie Lingqin, the smile on his lips seemed to widen, and he nodded slightly at Xie Lingqin, "Miss is polite."
"Yeah." Xie Lingqin nodded calmly, but his heart suddenly turned cold.
This Wang Renyi...
"Miss, this Wang Renyi actually has unreasonable thoughts about you." Zihe also saw it, and transmitted his voice into the secret.
The light in Xie Lingqin's eyes turned cold, and he opened his lips silently, "He wants to die in a short time, and we will make it happen."
Zihe was startled, then smiled, "Yes."
"Well, the weather is so good today, don't just sit here, my aunt will take you to the general's mansion to have a look."
The second aunt got up, and after receiving General Xie's signal, she invited Wang Renyi.
Wang Renyi stood up, "thank you aunt, aunt has been here for so many years in the general's mansion, and has devoted herself to the general's mansion. I also want to see the general's mansion under the care of aunt."
"Benevolence and righteousness are not allowed to say that, my aunt is..." The second aunt glanced at Xie Lingqin, a little unnaturally, "You have to distinguish between superior and inferior."
"Auntie, I can wake up." Wang Renyi cupped his hands a little out of composure.
But what the aunt and nephew said was telling General Xie.
Now that my aunt has a backer, and has managed the General's Mansion for so many years, her status should be promoted.
Anyone present who is not stupid can hear it.
Xie Lingqin secretly looked at General Xie, who was looking up, he was not angry at all, but stood up instead, "Haha, what Renyi said makes sense, let's go out for a stroll together."
"General, this concubine is heavy, so I won't go." Aunt Wan was supported by her maid and wanted to leave.
General Xie was about to speak, but saw Second Aunt coming over with a gentle smile on her face, and affectionately holding Aunt Wan's hand, "It's all right, go down and rest, I'll take care of anything."
Aunt Wan's timid smile floated on the corner of her lips, "Then, I have to thank you, sister."
"You go down first." Seeing this, General Xie waved his hand.
However, there is clearly some displeasure between the brows.
It's not that he doesn't like Aunt Wan, but it's clearly that he doesn't like Second Aunt.
Yeah, this is too overwhelming.
The second aunt's words seemed to be distressing for Aunt Wan's pregnancy, but it was obvious that she wanted to return to the power of the family.
General Xie can let others act over him?
This mentality.
In the past, Second Aunt would never fail to understand General Xie's thoughts, but now that her nephew has obtained a high position, if her heart is too high, she will ignore some fundamental things.
Xie Lingqin originally wanted to take some time to leave to see Aunt Wan, but at the moment, it seems that if she leaves again, it will be bad.
Moreover, Miaoqiao is still following Second Aunt.
It would be a pity not to watch this good show today.
"General, the virtuous king is here." Just at this time, a servant came to report.
"The virtuous king is here." The gloomy feeling in General Xie's heart dissipated immediately, his eyes lit up with joy, and he looked at the visitor, "Please hurry up."
"The virtuous king is here, Mr. Wang, General Xie, today is really a good day." Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin looked happy.
Regarding the fact that King Xian is interested in the Second Miss of the General's Mansion, it has spread throughout the capital. Today, King Xian came here in person, not to say it was because of Second Miss Xie, maybe it was also because of the arrival of Young Master Wang.
Doesn't it mean that the future of the prince is too promising, so the virtuous king has come to take care of him.
It seems that today, no matter what, she has to let her daughter into Wang Renyi's heart.
Of course, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin's words also made the second aunt and Xie Lingyu very happy.
The mother and daughter meet secretly.
"Look, mother, just tell me, your cousin won the second place this time, and has a bright future. No, the virtuous king has come to visit the door in person."
Xie Lingyu smiled slightly, "Mother, you are still wise."
While whispering softly, Xie Lingyu looked back at Xie Lingqin again.
So what about the prostitute, but she can only walk at the end, no one talks to her, no one is her reliance, hmph.
Xie Lingqin, I'm going to fix that face of yours.
As soon as Xie Lingqin raised her eyes, she met Xie Lingyu's mocking and sneering eyes.
Looking sideways, pretending not to see it.
Xie Lingyu snorted coldly in her heart, let's see how long you can be happy, after a while...
"As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard that the No. [-] of the newly promoted Wu Bang has also come to the General's Mansion. What a coincidence." At this time, Yu Wenxian came to the place where the flowers and branches were blowing willows in front of him.
He is personable, elegant and gentle, with a warm smile.
"I've seen the prince." General Xie led the crowd for a while, and Wang Renyi took the lead to come out, "Renyi greets the prince. That day, it was only a martial arts competition, and the distance was very far, so it was impossible to pay close attention to the prince's splendor. This time Like, the prince is indeed the prince of Yagai, with extraordinary bearing."
This flattery is...
"Hahaha..." Yu Wenxian laughed loudly when he heard the words, "Young Master Wang is now appointed by the emperor as the Minister of the Ministry of War. In the future, the future is bright, and we are similar in age, so there is no need to be so polite."
"The prince is modest, and the prince is also very handsome."
General Xie stepped forward at the right time, and the three of them talked to each other, complimented each other, pretended to be polite, practical, and each had what he needed.
Xie Lingqin looked tired.
However, this virtuous king is really unwilling to give up. From time to time, he will glance at her where no one can see. The radio waves are very powerful.
"Hey, why is the eldest lady silent today, but what's bothering you?" Yu Wenxian suddenly opened his mouth, and Xie Lingqin, who was almost invisible, returned to everyone's sight.
"The lord is too worried, but the courtiers just feel that there is no place for the courtiers to speak."
"Oh, why is Missy so modest?" Wang Renyi also spoke at the side, seeming to agree with the words of the virtuous king, but in Xie Lingqin's view, it was more like finally finding a chance to talk to her.
Xie Lingqin smiled and said nothing, lowered her head slightly, and didn't say much.
Seeing righteousness, Wang Renyi seemed a little frustrated in his heart. Although he was quick, he happened to be caught by Yu Wenxian who was on the side.
Could it be that this Wang Renyi has thoughts on Xie Lingqin?
There was a deep meaning in his eyes, Yu Wenxian had his own calculations.
The group of people had arrived at the garden at this time, and stools, small tables, and pastries had already been set up in the garden.
The sun is just right, and the autumn breeze is slight.
"My lord, when do you plan to bring your family to the capital?" Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin naturally cared about Wang Renyi, and as soon as she took her seat, she went straight to the point.
She really wanted to cling to King Xian, but he didn't have such luck because he cared about the Second Miss of the General's Mansion.
Wang Renyi looked at Mrs. Shangjing Zhaoyin's smiling gaze, and then turned to look at Second Aunt, "I'm not going to ask my aunt to arrange this matter."
As soon as the second aunt was obedient, she immediately chatted with Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin.
When the conversation got to the point, Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin proposed, "My daughter is also new to the General's Mansion, and I have never visited the General's Mansion..."
"Hey, Renyi, it's also my first time here, so, Lingyu, you take your cousin and Miss Li for a stroll, it's convenient for you young children to talk." The second aunt called one Know the sense of proportion and understand the meaning.
When Xie Lingyu heard the words, she immediately stood up, turned her eyes, and looked at Xie Lingqin again, "No, let's get together, sister."
Xie Lingqin naturally caught the maliciousness in Xie Lingyu's eyes.
However, she did not refuse, and stood up gently, "Okay."
Yu Wenxian's eyes were following Xie Lingqin at this time, feeling a little depressed for no reason.
Why is it that Xie Lingqin is clearly the same as usual, but he actually feels that there is a unique and fascinating aura about her, and that cold look makes his heart flutter, a little scratching his heart.
"You guys go, I just happened to have a chat with the prince." General Xie waved his hand, smiling broadly.
"My lord, then I will take my leave first." Xie Lingyu walked up to the Xian Wang again, just in time to block the Xian Wang's eyes from looking at Xie Lingqin, her face full of shyness.
"Lingyu doesn't need to be polite, just be careful." The Xian Wang stepped forward to help her, with a soft voice and a warm smile.
The affection between these two people can be known without explanation.
General Xie was extremely satisfied.
The second aunt was also very happy.
However, only Xie Lingyu was unhappy, and pinched her fingers tightly in her sleeves, because just now, she clearly saw the prince staring at Xie Lingqin intently.
Why look at Xie Lingqin, what's so interesting about her.
……
Prince's mansion.
The prince was sitting in the yard, lazily flipping through the scrolls, when Tingfeng suddenly appeared.
"Prince, the new No. [-] has just arrived at the General's Mansion not long ago, and the King Xian followed closely."
When Yu Wenyao heard the words, he didn't even raise his eyelids, he didn't care, "If Yu Wenxian doesn't go, it doesn't look like him."
"But this subordinate overheard something when he went there." Ting Feng was a little worried.
Yu Wenyao paused for a moment, then raised his eyes from the scroll, looked at Tingfeng, "Has it affected me?"
"This..." Hearing hesitation, he shook his head, "No."
"Then hold back."
"But, it affects Miss Lingqin." Tingfeng's tone became quicker.
Yu Wenyao frowned, but didn't speak, and continued to read.
listen to the wind...
Prince, what do you mean?
"What does it have to do with Bengong, as long as she is not dead." After a while, Yu Wenyao said.
Ting Feng hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickered, but, Prince, you haven't flipped through your book for a long time.
"Prince, didn't you promise Miss Lingqin yesterday that you would help her?" Ting Feng thought for a while as if reminding her.
"I only promised to help the seventh princess out of the palace, to give her some face, and told her not to marry the son of the minister of the Ministry of Industry, but I didn't promise anything else."
"However, this matter is related to the son of the minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Listen to the wind immediately.
The prince looked at him with dark eyes.
Ting Feng's heart trembled when he was looked at.
"You seem to really hope that this palace will help her." The prince said.
Tingfeng immediately bowed his head, "Tingfeng is sharing the prince's worries."
"Really?" A smile flashed across the corner of the prince's lips, and he finally relented, "Let's talk."
Ting Feng breathed out, and then told everything he had heard.
Until the end, Tingfeng saw the prince slowly closing the book bit by bit, and beckoned to him, "Come here."
……
General's House.
Among the flowers and bushes, Xie Lingqin walked a few steps behind Wang Renyi and Huo Yanru, feeling like a light bulb.
In front, Wang Renyi and Huo Yanru made a shameful remark, making people anxious.
And Xie Lingyu glared at her angrily all the way, his gaze sharp as a blade.
"What are you watching me do? If you want to marry your cousin, you can do it." Xie Lingqin was a few steps behind, and her voice softly entered Xie Lingyu's ears.
"you……"
Xie Lingyu looked in front of her eyes and secretly signaled with her eyes to Wang Renyi who was turning around. Then she fell behind a few steps and looked at Xie Lingqin. You should be a good person with your tail between your legs, so that you can feel better."
"Sister is really worried, here..." Xie Lingqin looked forward, "Prince Wang and Miss Huo have gone far away, my feet hurt, and I don't want to go."
"It's fine if you don't leave, I'm going to chase them." Xie Lingyu said, flicked his sleeves, and walked forward.
But when he turned around, the calculating light in his eyes shone brightly in the sun.
Xie Lingqin didn't see it this time, and waited for Xie Lingyu to go far away before waving at Zihe, "Let's go, let's go back."
"Miss, over there Miaoqiao..."
Xie Lingqin looked in front of her eyes again, motioning for Zihe to turn her ears over, "This way..."
"Crack."
As soon as he opened his mouth, there was a sudden strange noise among the flowers in the dark.
Xie Lingqin's eyes tightened, but Zihe had already darted towards the place where the sound came from.
Leaning slightly over, "Miss, nothing unusual."
Xie Lingqin nodded, looked around, and listened carefully for a while, then he relaxed, and whispered instructions to Zihe.
Zihe understood, turned around and left, and quickly disappeared on the path.
Xie Lingqin didn't go to the garden at this time, but secretly went to General Xie's study.
There were only a few guards outside the study, Xie Lingqin turned in through the back window, the inside was as quiet as a company, no different from what she had seen before.
Before, when General Xie asked her to come to the study to talk, she accidentally saw a bulge on the lamp on the side bookshelf.
That bulge looks like a candle holder, but just because it looks like it doesn't mean it is.
She only said that it was a darkroom switch, and it is not surprising that there is a darkroom in these high-door mansions.
However, she overheard one of the servants mentioning that General Xie would sleep in the study whenever he had something to do. She suddenly remembered that it was true that before, she didn't like the second aunt, and there was a gap between her, so she stayed in the study.
But there is only a small soft couch by the window in the study room, so it must be inappropriate to go there for a long time.
But Xie Lingqin didn't think that General Xie was someone who could wrong him so much.
So, this dark room...
Today is a very good opportunity, the personal guard beside General Xie also did not come over in the garden.
Xie Lingqin raised his hand and gently shook the bump.
The bookshelf, which was originally upright and flat, suddenly parted from the middle, and after a while, a door opened, and a step with no end in sight appeared before the eyes. The light was dim, and there was an unknown tide.
Xie Lingqin looked at the closed study door, then carefully entered the dark room and walked up the steps.
The further you go inside, the darker the light, the more humid the atmosphere, and even a rotten smell.
Xie Lingqin couldn't help frowning, and was just about to take out the fire pocket from his sleeve and start to light it, but suddenly heard a low voice coming from the front.
"Do not light the fire."
The voice was hoarse and distant, and the sound quality was obviously controlled by internal force.
Xie Lingqin froze all over.
There was someone in front of her, but she didn't feel it at all.
"Don't light the fire, I won't hurt you." The voice said again.
Xie Lingqin's breath stagnated, "Who are you?"
"Same as you, I came in to investigate, but there must be nothing you want here, go out."
Almost as soon as the words fell, Xie Lingqin felt a cold wind like rain passing by him, and it was heading for the exit.
Xie Lingqin froze there, her breathing stagnated.
Who was that person just now? If that person wanted her life, she would have died a thousand times just now.
As for the other party, whether it was a man or a woman, old or young, she didn't know.
Tightening the fire pocket, Xie Lingqin resolutely planned to walk in front of the tunnel.
"I warned you not to go forward." The voice suddenly rang in my ears.
It was too late to say it was too fast, Xie Lingqin turned his hand and grabbed at his side.
However, there was nothing but the coolness like a ball of tentacles, and a warm roughness.
"Disobedient." The man seemed a little angry, and slapped Xie Lingqin on the hand, and by the way, also snatched her fire booklet.
Xie Lingqin froze there.
This, what a monster.
And just as she was thinking this way, there was no breath around her.
The man is gone.
Xie Lingqin was still standing on the steps pondering. Although the light was dim, she had excellent eyesight and could see clearly.
However, it is only to see the endless tunnel farther away.
The more this is the case, the more curious people will be.
There are not many opportunities to investigate in this way.
Taking a step forward, Xie Lingqin still planned to move forward.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he moved his footsteps, someone grabbed his wrist.
"I'll go, I really think I'm easy to bully." Xie Lingqin suddenly became angry, and slapped him aside.
"court death."
With a cold voice, Xie Lingqin froze in mid-air.
too, prince.
Ruo Mingruo secretly, Yu Wenyao flicked Xie Lingqin's half-empty arm politely, "Why are you crazy?"
"You... just... it wasn't you..." Xie Lingqin stammered for the first time in Yu Wenyao's powerful aura.
"Crack." The prince suddenly raised his hand and patted the back of Xie Lingqin's hand.
Xie Lingqin suddenly realized.
He hit her on the back of the hand again. She was hit by an unknown person just now, and now he hit her again.
"Yu Wenyao, you have hair..."
Before the words fell, his lips were covered with a hand.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled, and she stopped speaking immediately, because she heard the footsteps of guards outside the study.
It took a while for this to disappear.
Fortunately, it's patrolling here.
Xie Lingqin violently pushed the prince's hand away, gasping for breath.
"Everyone will be suffocated to death by you."
"Dare to call me by my name?" The prince looked at Xie Lingqin but his eyes sank.
Xie Lingqin felt it was funny, and exhaled, "Isn't the name just for people to call it?"
"Sophistry, what are you doing here if you don't entertain King Xian?"
Xie Lingqin stroked the back of his hand, not caring, "I can't afford to entertain that scumbag, King Xian, and besides..." Xie Lingqin narrowed his eyes slightly, "Prince, this is the General's Mansion, I should Ask, why are you here?"
"Otherwise..." Yu Wenyao's lips curled slightly, with a wicked smile in his eyes, "Otherwise, I am yelling now, let the general come over and ask what I am doing here."
Xie Lingqin...
This is clearly a threat, okay?
Anyway, nothing was found.
"Let me see if there is a golden house hidden in my father's dark room." Xie Lingqin said, serious, without changing his expression.
Yu Wenyao glanced at the girl in front of him.
Under the dim light, the girl's skin was like jade, her eyelashes fluttered, and her red lips were lightly pursed. Every emotion showed her dissatisfaction.
Wanwan's eyebrows were raised, they looked so much like two worms.
On the contrary, it's interesting.
"This tunnel was built when the previous dynasty was in power. General Xie reported it to the emperor long ago and put it on record, so there is nothing unusual about it."
"Ok?"
"So there will definitely not be what you want." The prince's eyes were as deep as the sea, and he was actually quite serious.
Such a tone and expression made Xie Lingqin believe it for no reason.
"Hurry up, something happened."
At this time, far away, outside the study, there was a noise.
Xie Lingqin's eyes turned into a brisk smile, "It's lively."
"It must not be as lively as you imagined." Yu Wenyao said.
Xie Lingqin's complexion changed slightly upon hearing this, "What did you do?"
"Shh."
Xie Lingqin felt her eyes go dark, and suddenly she was sitting on the ground, which was in the courtyard just now.
Clap your ass and get up.
Xie Lingqin flicked his sleeves again, why did he smell like a prince all over his body.
Uh!
He just covered her mouth.
I have to take a shower in a while.
Xie Lingqin thought so, and walked towards the noisy place.
……
Not far away, on a big tree covering the sky and the sun, Yu Wenyao was dressed in white clothes, with a deep jade face, until he saw Xie Lingqin disappearing, he opened his tightly clenched hands, and his eyes widened. Then he looked at the location of General Xie's study.
In the eyes, there is a coldness.
Behind him, Ting Feng said, "Prince, this subordinate has lost track."
The tone was very frustrated.
The prince didn't blame him, "That man is very good at lightness kung fu, he's a bit better than you, don't worry about it."
"This person sneaked into the General's Mansion, and he must have discovered something. If it is revealed..."
The prince thought for a while, then waved his hand, "The other party will not disclose."
"Prince, this...how can you see it?"
"Because that person prevented Xie Lingqin from going in."
Hearing the wind's expression, he obviously didn't know what to think of.
"But..." After a while, the prince looked sideways at Tingfeng, "Does the virtuous king look like a scumbag?"
listen to the wind...
……
Although Xie Lingqin followed the people towards the noise, he felt guilty.
Because, what the prince meant just now, things did not happen as she expected.
She was thinking, if the crown prince suddenly backtracked, instead of helping her, and even playing tricks on her behind her back, then...
The foreshadowing of this chapter is a bit long, girls, be more patient~
Come, come, let's see if any girl can guess what happened, there will be a prize for guessing right~
(End of this chapter)
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