Chapter 1: Gossip
The last spring faded, the summer began to bloom, and it was still sunset, but the sky was already bright, and the light was reflected in the house through the half-open and half-closed windows.
The day was a little stuffy, but it was not yet the season to use ice at night, and the hibiscus was afraid of the heat, and the bed tent did not let the maids put it down last night, so they were pierced by the light early, and they were not sleepy.
Today is Fleur's fourteenth birthday, in previous years, her birthday has always been a big deal, this year is no exception, as the protagonist, she may be very busy today, Fleur lay on the bed for a while, and did not feel sleepy, simply lifted the quilt by herself, and did not wait for the maids to enter the house to serve, then got up and sat up.
Caixia and Jiangxue, the maids who were in charge of the vigil last night, heard the movement in the inner room, and hurriedly took a look at the inner room, and saw that Fleur had already gotten up, the two were shocked and hurriedly walked to the bedside, Caixia bent down to pick up the shoes and put them on for Fleur, and said softly: "The county lord woke up so early today, but the outside disturbed you?" ”
Fleur's sleep has always been shallow, and the slightest movement will wake her up, so the people below pay special attention to this. It's not that I don't pay attention to it today, it's just that the house is going to have a banquet today, and people come and go, no matter how light their hands and feet are, there will inevitably be some movement.
Hearing this, Fu Rui shook her head with a smile, and said softly: "I didn't hear any movement, but I rested early last night, and I got up early today, so I got up early to clean up, so that I could go to say goodbye with my mother, so that I wouldn't be able to take care of the guests when I was busy." ”
"The county lord is so filial, the eldest princess will be pleased to know it."
Jiang Xue, who picked up the coat for Fu Hui, wasted no time in making a courteous sentence, and when Fu Hui heard this, she only smiled faintly, and stretched out her hand to put on her coat for Jiang Xue.
Although Fleur got up early today, it was an important day after all, and she couldn't be sloppy in tidying up, Caixia and Jiangxue were quick with their hands and feet, plus the cooperation of Qiling and Yixian, the two big girls who came later, and it took more than an hour to clean up Fleur's dress today.
Fleur's clothes today, hairpin rings, are sent by her mother, the eldest princess of Jinyang, since it is very gorgeous, but also rich and pressing, Furao stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself who looked a little strange because she was dressed very differently from her past, and was silent for a while, before she withdrew her gaze and came to the courtyard of the eldest princess of Jinyang with a cluster of maids and servants.
The eldest princess of Jinyang has always been strict with her subordinates, and she is very particular about the rules, and she is the most indulgent for the only little daughter, but when others come to her yard, they will be blocked from the door, but Fu Hui came, don't say it's blocked, even if you don't have to report it.
But Fu Rui did not go directly to the house of the eldest princess of Jinyang to look for her today, as in the past, but at the gate, someone first summoned the personal maid Qingyu beside the eldest princess of Jinyang, and after seeing people, she only politely asked: "Sister Qingyu, how is my mother feeling at this time?" ”
Qing Yu didn't answer immediately, his expression was different, he shook his head, and there seemed to be a little hesitation between his words, and after a while, he whispered: "Liu Gongzi is in the eldest princess's house." ”
Fleur immediately understood, and was not surprised in her heart, but sighed softly in her heart. She gestured to the maids who followed her, telling them to stay where they were, and walk slowly alone.
The residence of the eldest princess of Jinyang, is the largest courtyard in the princess's mansion, the building inherits the inner hall of the palace, extremely majestic and exquisite, the beams and wooden pillars of the house, standing tall, Furao stands outside the house, before the person approached, she heard her mother's voice with a little anger coming from inside: "What is the occasion today, what are you doing!" Why don't you go to stay in your own yard and let Fleur and others see what it looks like! ”
"The princess is not angry, it is not good to balance, it is just ...... I want to give a birthday gift to the county lord. The man with a clear voice spoke softly, not in a hurry to persuade and explain.
It's a pity that this gentleness can't alleviate the stiffness in the tone of the eldest princess Ronghua, but makes the eldest princess become more and more bitter: "Heh, from beginning to end, what kind of things are not given by this palace, what qualifications do you have to give a gift to Fleur, and when did she scarce your gift, and don't take it back with anything!" ”
Fleur stood outside the house and heard the sound of things falling from inside the house, followed by footsteps from far and near, she subconsciously ducked behind the pillar, and looked up to see a thin man in green clothes walking out of the house.
Although he was treated like the eldest princess in the house, the man's face was still calm and unhurried, and he still had a faint smile. He looks quite handsome, but he can't be called a beautiful man, and he is not young by his age, and there are even a few lines at the corners of his eyes, but fortunately, this line does not make people feel old, but it adds a bit of elegance and warmth.
At this moment, he held the yellow rosewood box that was broken in the corner in his hand, and when he walked out of the house, he did not leave immediately, but only stood quietly outside the house for a while, and then slowly left with a little gloom on his face.
When he passed the place where Fleur was standing, he seemed to notice something, and his footsteps stopped slightly, but in the end he did not reveal it, but only leaned over slightly and saluted in the direction of Fleur, before he was silent and slowly got up and left.
It wasn't until Liu Heng's figure was completely out of sight that Fu Hui walked out from behind the pillar, she stood in place and looked at the direction of Liu Heng's departure for a while, her eyes retracted her gaze, but when she turned around, she had a smile on her face again, and walked into the room with a light step.
At this time, it was obvious that the eldest princess's mood had not changed because of Liu Heng's departure, and there were too many things that made her angry and angry. When Fleur walked in, she supported her head with her hands and complained to Mama Wang, who was standing beside her: "Fleur's birthday, Xia Jue, who is a father, has not shown his figure until now, and I don't know which gentle township I am trapped in!" And Yue Lang, the child, his sister's birthday, didn't care at all, and he didn't know where he ran early in the morning? It's just a mess for me! ”
The eldest princess has a gorgeous face, although she is already a mother of two children, but there is no trace of time on her face, only a brow, with a few marks, obviously because her owner often frowns. At this moment, she turned her back to the direction of the door, and did not notice the Fleur who walked in from outside the house, but Mama Wang, who was standing opposite the eldest princess, noticed it, and immediately closed her mouth that was slightly open to speak.
Fu Hui took in this scene, but walked to her mother's side with an unchanged smile, held the hand of the eldest princess of Jinyang, and persuaded softly: "Mother, don't worry, my brother told me yesterday that he went out early this morning to get me a gift, and my father ...... After all, there is some distance between the Guogong Mansion and the Eldest Princess's Mansion, even if my father goes out early in the morning, it is impossible to arrive so early. ”
Fu Hui knew that the eldest princess of Jinyang was afraid that she would be uncomfortable, in fact, when it came to her own father Xia Guogong, she was not sad, if her father was really interested, that is, the eldest princess of Jinyang really did not allow him to live in the princess's mansion, he got up early in the morning and rushed to catch a car, at this time I was afraid that it had already arrived, but I was partial, and at this time, there was no one to see, which is enough to see the reason.
But these words, Fu Hui can only hide in her heart, if the eldest princess of Jinyang knows, I am afraid that she will become more and more annoyed, and she may not be sure, and it will lead to a turmoil, why bother!
The eldest princess of Jinyang obviously knew her daughter's thoughts, although she was resentful in her heart, but thinking that today was a happy day, she also restrained her anger, and just looked her daughter up and down.
Today is the fourteenth birthday of Fleur, the age of fourteen, has passed the cardamom immature period, just when the slim is standing. Hibiscus looks like her, with willow eyebrows and almond eyes, and delicate and vivid facial features, like a budding flower. She was wearing a water-red soft satin embroidered palace dress given by the queen mother in the palace, and a delicate gold crown with a lotus bottom style, which was even more delicate and noble.
The eldest princess of Jinyang finally smiled with satisfaction, she stretched out a pair of well-maintained white slender hands, straightened Fu Hui's collar with a loving face, and said softly: "Go back later, let the maids put on some makeup for you, although my daughter has an outstanding appearance and does not need these fat powders to add color, but now that she has become an adult, it is not good to have a clean face all day long." ”
After saying this, the eldest princess of Jinyang opened her mouth and ordered the maids below: "A few days ago, there were a lot of water hibiscus styles in a batch of flowers sent from the fat powder shop, and the palace looked good, so they were sent to the county lord. ”
"Thank you, mother."
Fu Yuan didn't want the eldest princess of Jinyang to change her mood for the better, so she responded obediently.
The eldest princess's smile deepened, and there was a sigh of satisfaction in her voice: "It's still Fleur who is the most well-behaved, let's Fleur dress up well, marry a lover in the future, and sit down...... In that position, my mother has no regrets. ”
Fleur's neck drooped slightly, and when she heard the eldest princess mention this, her eyelids jumped slightly, but in the end, she only lowered her eyelids and retired with a smile.
Walking out of the courtyard where the eldest princess of Jinyang lived, Fu Rui stood at the gate, but she couldn't help but turn around and stand in place for a while, with a layer of confusion floating between her expressions.
When the others saw Fleur's demeanor, they all stood silently behind her, only the youngest girl, Qiling, stood for a while, and couldn't help but step forward and remind Furao softly: "County Lord, aren't you going back to put on makeup?" ”
Fu Hui glanced at Qiling lightly, but was not angry, only nodded abruptly, and said with a light smile: "Yes, it's time to go back." ”
Without saying that, she turned and walked towards the path back to her yard.
The garden courtyard of the eldest princess's mansion in Jinyang is beautiful, and the hibiscus has walked all the way, only to feel that the scenery is pleasant, the climate is also comfortable, and the mood that was originally a little depressed has gradually become clearer, and I can't help but slow down, close my eyes and feel the comfort of the breeze, but I also happened to hear the whispers of the maids brought by the breeze.
Looking at the voice, I only saw that the two little maids had tied their double-ringed buns and dressed as low-class maids, and they were still young, and they were estimated to have just entered the eldest princess's mansion not long ago.
"I heard that the master of the house, the best temperament is the county lord, who never punishes us subordinates, even if he makes mistakes, he never lets it go gently, which is completely different from the eldest princess and the eldest prince."
"But no, it is said that the county lord is very similar to Liu Gongzi who lives in the mansion, not only looks alike, but also has a similar temperament, before I entered the mansion, I heard that Liu Gongzi seems to be the county lord's ......"
The words stopped abruptly, and the eyes of the two little maids fell on the pair of water-red lotus-patterned beaded embroidered shoes that appeared in front of them, and they fell down on the cobblestone path in fright.