After two days of silence in Fuzhong, it was the day of the beginning of summer. As a maid, she and the other attendants took colored cloth to decorate the dance hall early.

The dance building is in the west corner of the palace. When the west corner is stacked, there is a huge platform in front of the pavilion. On the opposite side stood a stone lion with teeth and claws. Behind the stone lion is a three-story stand.

On the lower floor, there are places where the maids with status are waiting. The second floor is also like a deck platform, but all the seats are carved from good pineapple wood.

The top beam is carved with a lifelike peony polar spirit animal. The four towering red pillars are coiled left and right, which is very gorgeous. The maids and fathers-in-law rejoiced in putting the scarlet strips of cloth together and hanging red lanterns.

There are also many seats around the stage for guests to enjoy. Everything was ready, and the sky was bright. Xiao Yuzi and another father-in-law took hard-boiled eggs from the kitchen and rushed to the side.

"Ling, Xiao Jiu, pick a big one. We'll be in a team of four and lose them all. ”

Xiao Jiu's eyes lit up. "What is this?" Chunhua smiled: "I don't know, this is called a fighting egg." Originally, it was a child's game. But the people in the house have nothing to do, so they take this pastime every year. The prince also nodded, maybe he will make trouble this year. ”

As he spoke, three or five people gathered around, and happily collided the eggs in their hands with each other, and whose ones were broken. Just pinched his ears and spun them around. Xiao Jiu is lucky, he always wins. It's a lot of fun.

Suddenly, the originally lively atmosphere suddenly calmed down. Everyone hurriedly turned around and knelt down to say goodbye. "Slave, slave, see the prince. ”

Xiao Jiu stood in the crowd stunned, looking at him from afar. Today is the beginning of summer. The people in the palace like vermilion, not only do people wear vermilion court clothes, but also sycophants and ornaments must use vermilion.

It is rare to see him wearing such a color, it seems to be whiter, and his tough face is very resolute. High and majestic. There was a hint of panic in his eyes, flickering somewhere hidden in the darkness and depth.

Gao Fu turned pale and walked in front of Xiao Jiu. "Xiao Jiu, why are you here, let me find it easily. Come out quickly. ”

Xiao Jiu came to his senses and quickly knelt down. "The slave and maid saw the prince, and the slave and maid lost their minds and begged the prince to atone for their sins. ”

Chu Yinghan was most annoyed to see her like this. Dry and crisp. "Are you still going to the hunting ground?"

Xiao Jiuyi patted his head, patronizing and joining in the fun, he forgot about such a big thing. I didn't care about the etiquette and jumped up again and again.

"Go, go, go. ”

While running, he hid a white water egg from the basket. Xiao Yuzi and Chunhua looked at each other and smiled, shaking their heads helplessly. These rules were the result of the two of them practicing for her for one night.

The two got into the carriage, and Chu Yinghan was relieved. She was passed on early in the morning, but no one was found. He thought she had run away with Tuoba again, so he looked for it himself. I don't want to really join in the fun.

Xiao Jiu was in a good mood, and as soon as he got in the car, he took out a boiled egg and handed it to him: "Come and compete with me, my egg today has made seven people dizzy." ”

Chu Yinghan's eyes drooped. "Don't play. Xiao Jiu was unwilling, and pulled his sleeves and swayed from side to side. "Come on, come on. It's so fun, why don't you be punished if you lose, and if I lose, I turn ten times in a row?"

Chu Yinghan looked at her tricks. I can't help but smile. "Okay, if you lose, promise not to leave me." ”

Xiao Jiu's heart is rising. There's no time to think about it. "Good, good. Huan Yue confidently threw the egg, and with a click, the egg in his hand broke. Xiao Jiu was immediately dumbfounded and blinked. "You cheat, you know martial arts. ”

Chu Yinghan was helpless, "I didn't use martial arts." Xiao Jiu rolled his eyes and sat aside. "How can I know that you must have used martial arts, my egg is a victorious general. ”

Looking at her happy appearance, Chu Yinghan frowned slightly. "You've never had a festival like this?"

When the mother concubine is favored, she also has to be favored, and she has what she wants. But the mother concubine is a concubine, and she can't participate in the palace festivals, and the eldest lady in the house is in charge, and the two don't want to go out. Later, when I came to Jincheng, if I remembered what solar terms were, I would buy a roast chicken and drink two cups, which had never been so lively.

Seeing that she did not speak. He deliberately changed the subject. "The hunting ground won't be very lively for a while, it's just a summer ceremony. Make a show, don't really hunt. However, after the ceremony is over, the ice will be opened in the palace and the sealed ice will be divided down. The rest of the broken ice will be distributed among the people to make ice water. The hawker grabbed more, ginseng ripe cherries, green plums. Sold everywhere, it is not as good as the ice bowl in the palace. You can try it. Just like summer, the fruit is not sweet. When the peaches are ripe, you can get ice from the house yourself and it will taste better than now. ”

When Xiao Jiu heard this, he drooled greedily. She also ate ice bowls in Fuzhong for a while when she was young. I heard that it was given by the emperor. My father specially rewarded my mother. Remembering the mulberry fruit he had said, he hurriedly asked, "What about the chilled mulberry fruit?"

Chu Yinghan smiled dotingly. "It's been prepared, and it can be eaten naturally when I return to the house. ”

Xiao Jiu showed a wistful smile and put his hands on his face. "It turns out that Lixia is so fun, and there is so much food. ”

"It's just a snack. At dinner, there is crucian carp that we have caught today, and the crucian carp is the most delicious at this time. The meat is fatty and tender, and you must like it. ”

Xiao Jiu raised his face and was in high spirits. "Can't wait for the evening. Chu Yinghan smiled and took her little hand. "When autumn comes, you will officially hunt. Shall I shoot the buck for you then?"

"Well, then drag it back to the house and roast it. By the way, I learned a way to eat when I was in Jincheng. I'll give you a taste next time. ”

Chu Yinghan's eyes lit up. Very solemn. "Good!"

Because I was looking for her all the way, I was delayed for a lot of time. Gao Fu was sweating all over his head, and he had to speed up his horse and whip up, and he had to ensure that the car was stable. I couldn't help but lament in my heart.

Everyone lined up in a square line, and it was about to start a fire. The prince came slowly, followed by a girl. Seemed a little nervous and very curious, and saluted him one by one.

The auspicious time has arrived, and there is no time to greet each other. The prince stood on the side of the prince. Xiao Jiuyi and the other maids stood aside. Maybe she was dressed too simply. The maids did not want to come near.

The ceremony was really not interesting, and when the witch danced, everyone had to hang their heads and see nothing at all. Then there is the incense, the chanting has nothing to do with Xiao Jiu, and she won't either, her eyes are rolling. Look around.

Suddenly, all the people fell down in unison. Xiao Jiu lost his mind and was a step late. Such an event. The maids who can be brought out are all qualifications in the palace for many years. She alone looked very embarrassed.

Beidi, who has stepped down, has a cold eyebrow. "Whose girl is this?"

Chu Yinghan sighed secretly, lifted the corner of his clothes, stepped forward, knelt down and said, "Returning to my father, I am the maid who has just been accepted by my son." ”

"Oh?" Beidi knew his son as well as he knew Beidi. Raised eyebrows. Stretched out his hand and pointed to Xiao Jiu. "You, come here!"

Xiao Jiu panicked in his heart, and pretended to be calm. Anyway, they all found out, if they run now, they will definitely be pierced by thousands of arrows. So he repeatedly recalled the unskilled rules of Chunhua's handover.

Slowly ran to the front and made a big salute. "Slave Xiaojiu, see Beidi, see Empress Jiang. ”

Pak Tai listened to the familiar voice. "You, look up. ”

Xiao Jiu looked up helplessly, looked at Beidi, and simply smiled mischievously. Beidi was stunned for a moment, and turned to look at Wang Chun. "This, this, isn't that little traveling doctor?"

Xiao Jiu smiled again: "It's the slave." ”

Pak Tai Dale. "Get up, get up. Aren't you kneeling down and having no rules, why are you so well-behaved?"

Xiao Jiu let out a long sigh, ignoring the beads of sweat oozing from the prince's hair. Said helplessly: "People die for money, which is very right. It's not for the moon, how can I learn this rule. ”

Jiang Hou was about to have a seizure, but Xiao Jiu smiled again: "But you are sincere when you kneel." The prince said that you are heaven and earth, and I think about it too. If it weren't for you, how could I eat and drink under your territory, and deceive. You are more noble and true than heaven and earth. ”

Beidi was so praised that he could only laugh. "This girl. Are you short of money?"

Xiao Jiu spread his hands, "Very poor!"

Beidi smiled, "It's better to come and serve by my side, the moon rings more than the palace." Chu Ying suddenly clenched his fists.

Xiao Jiu said again: "That's not good, one servant doesn't serve the two masters." I just went to the palace for money with the prince, so what's the matter, it's better to continue to be my traveling doctor. ”

Beidi smiled again: "Okay, okay, take advantage of today's auspiciousness, the widow will reward you with 1,000 taels of silver, and you will be rescued by the rivers and lakes." ”

Xiao Jiu's eyes immediately lit up, and he smiled even more attentively. "Beidi Shengming, the people of Jiangdu have your protection, and they will have a good harvest every year, and they will be safe every day. By the way, Beidi, remember to reward the silver ticket. You know, it's under the fence."

Chu Yinghan's face immediately darkened. Everyone also covered their mouths and laughed. Beidi was even more happy, and asked Wang Chun to change the silver ticket and hand it to her in person, pinching it. The widow has been getting better lately. It can be seen that there are blessings and blessings. “

Xiao Jiu immediately understood. "Emperor Xie Beidi is magnanimous and mighty!!"

The others listened in a daze. Chu Yinghan breathed a sigh of relief. Beidi decided to spare her, and he was relieved.

The prince looked at her for a long time. I think it's interesting in my heart, and then look at my face. Although she is dressed simply and ordinarily, she can't hide her beauty. Naturally, I was moved by a crooked heart.

Hang Erlang walked up. Sharp smiled: "This girl is relying on the palace and not leaving, and it is fake that one servant does not serve the two masters." It's true to admire the heroism of the prince, right?

Xiao Jiu had seen him when he saluted before. It was already with contempt. I didn't want to entangle with him this time, and I didn't want Chu Yinghan to be impatient. In front of Beidi, he said crisply.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really unsympathetic, I naturally admire the heroic appearance of the prince in the mansion, the Northern Emperor has already seen that it has not been broken, you are breaking it at this moment, how can I be good?"

The prince never expected that a woman would be so bold. I thought she would deny her anger, and she would be a little better. At this moment, when she said this, she was speechless.

All the princes were still young, and when they heard such bold words, they were excited for a while. All of them made a noise. Fortunately, Beidi didn't care, and thought it was fun. By the way, he cast a sympathetic look at Chu Yinghan, who had a gloomy face.

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