Chapter 107: Lord Rui's Backyard
As the residence of the super prince, the Rui Wangfu is magnificent and beautiful.
Although Lin Xi visited here more than once, the range of movement was only the front yard and Qi Yunxuan, and at that time, he couldn't wait to leave as soon as possible, where was the leisure and elegance to watch.
As soon as I returned to the house today, Zhao Jingyi really hadn't come back yet, and the two of them went to the palace when they had nothing to do.
Although Zhao Yuanrong is the prince, it is a pity that he is young, and later he lived in the Yongning Marquis Mansion and the palace, and it is estimated that he himself does not know how big the palace is and what the layout is.
Since he was now memorizing the road map, Lin Xi asked the chief butler for the layout of the palace, and asked Zhao Yuanrong to take him around while looking at the map.
This task was a bit difficult for Zhao Yuanrong, but it was also interesting, and it suddenly made him feel that he had a heavy responsibility, and the whole person was eager to try, urging the housekeeper to try.
The prince's two pieces of heart and meat, even if the layout of the palace is important and cannot be leaked, the chief housekeeper has no way to push it back, so he can only take it in person and hand it over to the prince. And two other stewards were sent with him. However, Zhao Yuanrong was an eyesore, and the two stewards were afraid of being sluggish, so they didn't take a few steps and talked a lot, without any sense of mystery at all, so they were driven away by the impatient prince.
In the end, it was Gonggong Cao who followed behind this big and small man with a smile, squinting his small eyes comfortably.
This palace is too big, and the prince is not there, so there should be a little master who can go up to the house to remove the tiles, and a hostess who can cure him, well, although the latter is a little different, but it is not important.
It's good to have such a person.
The backyard is the place where the female dependents are active, especially behind the prince's main courtyard and the prince's courtyard, faintly located in the pavilion behind the water pavilion, Lin Xi looked at the drawings in Zhao Yuanrong's hand, the name on it is particularly poetic, and he wondered who lived there.
Now that I have walked in, I sometimes vaguely see some corners and skirts in my sight, which are not as monotonous as a maid, and my heart suddenly feels a little strange, and my intuition is uncomfortable.
Gonggong Cao has been following behind the two of them with his sleeves rolled, in addition to inserting a few words as needed, seeing that he was about to walk to the Hanging Flower Gate, he smiled and said: "Lin Gongzi, the prince, there are many female relatives in the back, why don't you go to the water pavilion, although the scenery is not as pleasant as spring and summer, but some of the red plums on both sides have opened, and they can be regarded as eye-catching, and there are a lot of carp in the blue wave pond, which can also be seen." ”
When Lin Xi heard this, he also smiled and said, "It's still my father-in-law who thinks thoughtfully." ”
Zhao Yuanrong looked at Gonggong Cao and then at Lin Xi, keenly feeling that the atmosphere was a little delicate at the moment, and then thinking of the people who lived here, so he immediately took Lin Xi's hand and said, "Cousin, let's go to the lake, Rong'er wants to fish." ”
What kind of fish do you catch in winter?
As soon as Zhao Jingyi stepped into the palace, he heard the next person say: "Lord Wang, the prince and Lin Gongzi are back." ”
At this moment, the two generals who followed Zhao Jingyi into the mansion suddenly felt that the cold momentum around him for many years had disappeared, and there was a faint appearance of spring flowers blooming, which was simply a great spectacle.
It didn't seem like the joy of loving the young son, the two of them were still wondering, and they saw that Prince Rui's steps immediately accelerated, as if he couldn't wait, and he was gone away in a blink of an eye.
"Old Song ......" General Zhang squeezed his eyebrows and poked General Song with his elbow, and said with a wicked smile, "We have both forgotten, do you say it's the one?" ”
"What are you thinking!" General Song unceremoniously pushed his elbow away, "I heard clearly, it's the prince of the world...... Lin Gongzi, Childe! ”
Hearing this, General Zhang's face collapsed, but he still muttered unrelentingly: "Then what is the prince anxious about?" Didn't there be a Miss Lin who came with Lin Gongzi? ”
This is possible, General Song thought of the letter once a month when he was in the northwest, no matter how you look at it, it is not an ordinary family letter, that ardent expectation, even if Zhao Jingyi does not explain that everyone can see it clearly.
Otherwise, how could a beauty like the county lord of Jing'an show his favor not even look at him?
Sweetheart, there must be one.
General Zhang rubbed his hands, "Before we leave Beijing, we always have to ask for a cup of happy wine to drink." ”
General Song glanced at him impatiently and urged, "Talk more, let's go." ”
In the end, Lin Xi sat in the water pavilion with the stove in his arms and watched Zhao Yuanrong feed the carp.
The blue wave pool is connected with the inner lake, the rockery by the lake is lined up, the shape is different, the staggered is caused, and there is a small path connected with a hole between the rockeries, which can be used to go together. There is a pavilion in the middle of the lake, and you can go up by boat or by plank road. If it is spring and summer, the water lilies and lotus flowers in the pond bloom, and it must be extremely beautiful to sit in the pavilion and enjoy the scenery.
On the other side of the lake is the plum forest, which is not yet fully blooming, but the red and white bones are also red and white from a distance, which is very pleasing to the eye.
If you have a spring mud red wine, hold a book, and enjoy the winter scenery, Lin Xi is really comfortable to think about.
However, there is no red wine, but the hot tea is enough, Lin Xi drank the tea and followed Zhao Yuanrong's gaze at the red carp in the pool. It seems that they are used to being fed, and as long as someone is lying on their stomachs, they all gather and wait to be fed with their mouths open.
Zhao Yuanrong fed for a while, and the fish gathered more and more, so he couldn't help but turn his head and ask, "Gonggong Cao, how many fish are in this pool?" ”
Cao Gongcheng stood behind him and looked at him, preventing him from falling down too much, and was stumped when he heard the words, "I'm afraid there are thousands of them, how many are specific, the old slave doesn't know, I've been raising them for several years, and I have to let people fish them out to find out." ”
That's too much of a fight!
Zhao Yuanrong then stared at the carp swimming below, and began to mumble and count, but he was dazzled after a while.
Lin Xi couldn't help but laugh and said: "The fish is alive, how can you count the eyes, do you count under the water?" ”
"Then how do you count it, all the people are really scooped up? It's not a small pool. Zhao Yuanrong wondered.
Lin Xi got up, looked at the man who was walking quickly in the distance, and said with a smile: "There is no way to think about a few specific ones, but a rough estimate can probably be done...... Rajah. ”
When Zhao Jingyi approached, he bowed his head and bowed.
Zhao Jingyi's cold face in the morning suddenly smiled gently, "I don't know how many times I have to remind me to change it, be careful." ”
Lin Xi blushed slightly and smiled lightly.
"Father."
Zhao Yuanrong immediately smiled when he saw his father, and asked for peace with his little face.
The father and son have always been relatively close after not seeing each other for three years, especially in the days when he is away, firmly holding Lin Xi's side, which is especially a great achievement.
I saw that my son was not as squeamish and crying as before, but he was generous and smiling, and he loved it even more.
couldn't help but stroke his head and asked gently, "What are you talking about?" ”
Zhao Yuanrong told the story, and then asked Lin Xi, "Cousin, what method are you talking about, don't you really need to catch it?" ”
Zhao Jingyi also looked at Lin Xi with interest, his eyes were burning, the scene of last night was still vivid, and he came to the door in person today, it would be false to say that he was not excited.
It can be seen that Lin Gongzi still has him in his heart.
couldn't help but twist his fingers, if it weren't for the wide field of vision here, and the others, Zhao Jingyi would definitely have to hug people in his arms and make love.
The fiery gaze that was difficult to ignore, Lin Xi couldn't help but look away slightly, but couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, "You still have to fish, but just a hundred, make a mark on these 100 fish, don't lose the mark and don't break the fish and won't swim, and then put it back in the pond, wait until tomorrow to pick up another hundred, count how many are marked, divide it to calculate an approximation, Rong'er understands?" ”
Father and son frowned together.
Lin Xi couldn't help but be happy when he saw this similar movement and face. I finally have a sense of superiority for a time-traveler.
"What is this?" Zhao Jingyi asked.
Lin Xi said: "Mark refill method." ”
Zhao Jingyi stopped talking, but frowned a little deeper.
Lin Xi drank tea leisurely, but he soon couldn't drink it anymore.
From the path behind him, two women in light-colored jackets and skirts with red and white cloaks suddenly turned out, and walked slowly under the support of the maids, with beautiful faces and exquisite costumes, and they were carefully dressed at a glance.
Zhao Jingyi turned his back to them and didn't realize it, but Gonggong Cao, who was standing a little far away, saw it, and his face suddenly showed a hint of fierceness, and disappeared in an instant, just coughed lowly, and reminded his prince with flashing eyes.
It's too close, and it's too late for people to stop it.
Lin Xi glanced sideways at Gonggong Cao and did not speak.
This kind of scene will always be encountered as long as they are still in the palace.
Zhao Jingyi turned around and immediately turned his face cold, the warmth just now disappeared in an instant, he glanced at Lin Xi quickly, the latter lowered his eyes, played with the teacup in his hand, and couldn't see his expression.
But it certainly won't be happy.
Zhao Jingyi furrowed her eyebrows in annoyance, reached out and gently pushed her son.
At this time, the tacit understanding between father and son was reflected, Zhao Yuanrong nodded at the two women who walked in, then ran to his cousin and hugged his arm, and called, "Cousin." ”
Lin Xi touched his head and asked in a low voice, "Figured it out?" ”
Zhao Yuanrong shook his head, approached Lin Xi and said, "My cousin taught me." ”
So Lin Xi dipped in tea and whispered the principle to Zhao Yuanrong on the table, indifferent to what happened next like an outsider.
Zhao Jingyi felt that the relationship between the two of them had finally warmed up, and it was estimated that it was time to go down again, and if she wanted to coax them back, she was afraid that it would take some effort, and she was suddenly a little annoyed.
Standing with his hands behind his back, the aura around him became more and more cold.
"The concubine body sees the prince, and the prince sees the prince."
One is gorgeous and one is pure, all are Chu Chu moving, even if he is wearing a thick winter jacket, the posture of bowing down is also extremely beautiful, and then listening to the sound, the yellow warbler out of the valley makes people quite excited.
Lin Xi couldn't help but look up, even if he had seen the beauty of his second cousin, he couldn't help but be amazed again, and sighed in his heart, stunner.
Looking at Zhao Jingyi again, his face was cold, his eyes were not good, and his sharp eyebrows were wrinkled, which made people even more frightened.
He didn't say a word, let alone ask Lin Xi why the two of you appeared here again, he only knew that the people in this mansion should rectify it again.
In fact, this can't be blamed on these two, since the death of Princess Rui, Zhao Jingyi no longer stepped into the backyard, when the prince was sent to the Yongning Marquis Mansion, it was even more distant, and he finally looked forward to returning to the dynasty victoriously, but he still couldn't see anyone.
A woman's flowering period is limited, and after waiting for five or six years, the best years are about to pass, and if you don't want to be empty in this deep house, you can only win back your favor.
They were the most favored before Zhao Jingyi fought, and today they finally heard that the prince had returned to the palace and entered the backyard, waiting for the prince to come back. Such a great opportunity, how could it be missed.
So under pressure, the beautiful Aunt Qiu knelt down and said, "The concubine congratulates the prince on his victory, and the sisters are extremely happy when they hear it, looking forward to seeing the prince and saying congratulations." The prince atoned for his sins, today is the concubine and his sister really miss it, so I couldn't help but ask the housekeeper's mother, and I have the courage to come and just ask to see you......"
Speaking of this, she raised her head cautiously, lowered her face shyly, and turned a snow-white neck sideways, which made people feel excited.
She didn't say anything about the chance encounter, but bluntly said that her longing and admiration were naturally unblamable, because they were Zhao Jingyi's concubines, and they were justifiable.
However, Zhao Jingyi didn't let her continue, just said expressionlessly: "You stay back in your courtyard in peace, you don't have to come out." ”
There was no trace of emotion, and the command was unrelenting, leaving the woman to her knees in a daze.
Another innocent-looking Aunt Qing immediately knelt down and said hurriedly: "Lord Wang, it's Qing'er, did the concubine do something wrong?" It's been a long time since you saw your concubine, don't you like it......"
The delicate voice grew lower and lower, with grievances and appeals.
Lin Xi frowned suddenly, feeling that Zhao Yuanrong was holding his arm tightly, and it was difficult to move for a while.
"Cousin, don't be angry." Zhao Yuanrong comforted in a low voice, in his memory, his mother must have been angry at this time, and then his father was so angry that he threw his sleeves and left, leaving her sad and sad.
Of course, Lin Xi is not Xiao Jinping, no matter how sad Xiao Jinping is, she is also the princess, and she will not leave Rui Wangfu in this life.
And Lin Xi ...... His cousin probably abandoned their father and son directly!
What a mess this is!
Looking at one is more beautiful than the other, which one he is tempted to see, what kind of vision will Zhao Jingyi give up the beauties in the courtyard to fall in love with him?
And he actually lived a good and stable life, but he had to hang himself on this shady tree?
Lin Xi wasn't angry at the moment, he just felt strange.
"Lord Wang, it's okay if you don't want to see us, let's wait, it's just that the concubine and my sister made a few clothes together, which are just worn in winter, please don't dislike it."
With a crying pray, but the tears are gone. After following Zhao Jingyi for so many years, they know his character, and they are most impatient to deal with women's crying, so they got up together, took the burden handed by the maid behind them, and shook it off, it was an expensive but not flashy big hat, and was about to put it on Zhao Jingyi.
What a beautiful woman who keeps to herself and is virtuous and skillful!
Lin Xi's gaze brushed at Zhao Jingyi and slowly narrowed. Zhao Yuanrong's eyes widened directly, with an expression that it would be useless for his father to wrap himself around his cousin if he wore his son.
Zhao Jingyi spit out two words very dryly, "No need." ”
Then there were two more words, "Go back." ”
directly made the two women who had been brewing for a long time, who were both complaining and dedicating, stiffen their expressions.
"Lord Wang......" The two pleaded, but the effect was little.
In front of his son and sweetheart, don't say that Zhao Jingyi has no intention, even if he does, he will not accept it safely.
Without waiting for Zhao Jingyi to signal, Gonggong Cao had already ordered someone to step forward to stop the two from approaching, and persuaded them to leave.
"Two aunts, please go back."
"This garment...... The prince ......"
"Leave it to the slave."
Under Zhao Jingyi's cold gaze, they finally reluctantly looked at it again and again, and then slowly left.
There was a sudden silence around them.
Gonggong Cao smiled and said to Zhao Yuanrong: "Shizi, let's send someone to catch fish first, okay?" ”
Zhao Yuanrong looked at his cousin and then at his father, and always felt that there was something unspeakably strange around, and when he saw his father and king glance at him, he obediently followed Gonggong Cao.
Looking back, he said to Lin Xi very uneasily: "Cousin, we have to eat dinner together." ”
Lin Xi smiled silently.