==Chapter 50==

As the King of Chu became more and more prominent, more and more eyes were placed on him, and it was gradually known to many nobles and ladies in Chang'an City.

In fact, many people know about the King of Chu, but earlier the King of Chu was young and had been living in seclusion, and not many people had seen him. With the incident that happened three years ago, the status of the king of Chu has skyrocketed, and he has become the most favored son of His Majesty today except for the prince of Yuanzhang, so the king of Chu is particularly eye-catching in Chang'an City.

The king of Chu was the most handsome of the princes, and he could see the clues when he was still a teenager in his early years. After several years of tempering and years of precipitation, it has become more and more handsome and unwavering. This kind of handsomeness is deceptive, especially with the growth of age, it makes the King of Chu a little more calm and majestic, with the full of luxury and the slightly pale and sickly color, every time the King of Chu haunts in front of people, it will cause all the nobles to blush.

Looking at the king of Chu in the distance, who was dressed in a jade-colored brocade robe, with black hair and a golden crown, and sat in a wheelchair for Chang Shun to push, Jiu Niang seemed to see the person who was so noble and noble as a god in her previous life. Her expression was a little stunned, so she didn't see Meng Changxi's dark and inexplicable glance.

When several princes arrived, everyone naturally couldn't sit in the pavilion safely, so they all stood up and went to the pavilion. Jiuniang had no choice but to put the little wine down, glanced at the lotus branch and asked her to look at it, and then went out behind everyone.

Meng Changxi was talking to Zhao Wang, with a sweet smile on her face, and she looked as beautiful and moving as the Nine Heavens Xuannu in the sun.

"Brother King Chu, you are finally here, I thought it would take you a long time!"

After hearing this, everyone knew that Meng Changxi originally came to this garden with the King of Chu and others, but the King of Chu and the others were delayed for some reason, and Meng Changxi arrived here first.

"I just remember Brother Chu Wang, don't you remember your own brother?" A man in blue brocade standing beside King Chu and the others laughed and joked.

This man is about seventeen or eighteen years old, and he also has a good face that is suave and suave, and his face is somewhat similar to Meng Changxi, who is Meng Changxi's own brother Meng Changhao.

"Brother, how can you say that Xi'er, or is it not someone else's own brother? People clearly say that you can't be called all of them again. Meng Changxi looked like a little daughter, and she didn't follow the way.

Meng Changhao laughed, and King Cheng on the side also said with a smile: "Sister Changxi, this is not when you meet King Zhao, you just said a few more words." ”

King Zhao nodded to Meng Changxi, and also smiled, "Sister Changxi, I haven't seen you for a long time, and it is more and more moving." It seems that there is no need to be like others said, a few years later, the crown of Jinghua, now you can. ”

This Meng Changxi has been in and out of the palace since he was a child, just like his own backyard, and he plays with the princes when he is not big, so he has known King Zhao since he was a child, and several princes also treat him as his own sister.

The girls standing on the side, seeing that several princes were so close to Meng Changxi, they seemed to be no one between the laughter and talk, and they were all envious, but this kind of thing could not be envied, and they could only watch it.

Hearing King Zhao's words, Meng Changxi did not show shame, but said generously: "Then inherit the auspicious words of King Zhao's brother." ”

"It's not ambiguous at all, how can my daughter's family be so ashamed." Meng Changhao teased.

"Sister Changxi can indeed say this."

"Exactly."

Being held by several princes like this, Meng Changxi did not have any abnormal appearance, but was as generous as usual and did not lose the coquettishness of her little daughter's family, with the demeanor of everyone's beautiful lady, and it can be seen that she has excellent upbringing.

Meng Changxi was talking to King Zhao and a few people, but in fact, her beautiful eyes always looked at King Chu, intentionally or unintentionally. It's a pity that the King of Chu has always been cold to people, and he rarely speaks, as if he didn't notice the situation here, and his dark eyes seemed to be looking into the distance without focus.

She looked at the King of Chu's line of sight, couldn't help pursing her red lips, her eyes flowed, she smiled, and said, "Brother King Chu, why don't you speak, what are you looking at?" ”

King Chu retracted his gaze, and Qingjun's face had no expression at all, "It's nothing." ”

Meng Changxi couldn't help but grit her silver teeth secretly, but she still had a sweet smile on her face, and made a surprised look, "Brother Chu Wang is watching the wine?" It was a Persian dog raised by Jiu Niang of the Xiao family, which was very cute. Hmph, the prince's brother also told Chang Xi that Xiaoyu's fur color is pure, rare in the world, isn't there another one better than Xiaoyudi. ”

She smiled sweetly, and complained half-grumbling, because there was no anger in her voice, just coquettishness, and she looked more and more delicate and sweet and moving.

Because of Meng Changxi's words, the eyes of King Zhao and the others all converged there.

But it was the naughty little wine that broke free of the lotus branch's hand, ran to Jiuniang's skirt and arched under her skirt, as if she was having fun, her little belly was facing the sky and scratching the hem of Jiuniang's skirt with her paws, rolling on the ground while scratching, looking cute and cute.

This is Xiao Jiu'er's favorite game to play, but unfortunately some are not occasions, Jiu Niang was standing behind the crowd, and when she saw that the girls did not dare to rush forward to greet her, she stood still and did not move. Xiao Jiu'er suddenly ran over to play with her, and she played with Xiao Jiu'er while pricking up her ears to listen to the conversation.

was in a trance, and suddenly found that the field was quiet, and he couldn't help but raise his head and see that everyone's eyes were focused on him.

Jiuniang couldn't help but dry her face, but she didn't panic, she pushed Xiao Jiu'er's head and let it play to the side, before she straightened up.

"Are you Xiao Jiuniang? Bring your dog over and show it to His Highness. But it was King Zhao who spoke up.

Jiuniang is no stranger to King Zhao, and she has heard of King Zhao's deeds in her previous life. King Zhao was born by Liu Guifei, who was shrewd, but gave birth to a stupid son. Of course, this so-called stupidity is not really stupid, but growing up in a place like the palace, and comparing it with a few brothers with great ability, it seems a little stupid.

In his previous life, King Zhao's power was not small, but unfortunately it was all supported by Liu Guifei, and later Liu Guifei died inexplicably, and King Zhao couldn't do it.

King Zhao is the prince, and Jiuniang can't help but obey, so she walked over with a small wine. Because she didn't know what King Zhao's purpose was, her heart couldn't help but rise.

"I've seen His Royal Highness King Zhao, I've seen His Royal Highnesses King Cheng and King Chu, and I've seen Gongzi Meng." Because Jiu Niang was holding Xiao Jiu'er, she could only bend her knees slightly.

"Show your dog to His Highness."

Jiuniang pursed her lower lip, lowered her head and raised her arm slightly, because she was not able to exert her strength, she used her hands to prop up Xiao Jiu'er. Xiao Jiu'er also seemed to know that this was not the time to be naughty, so she looked extremely well-behaved and curled up on Jiu Niang's hands.

A snow-white, delicate and cute puppy, wearing a peculiar red gown, the girl's hands are white and warm, and there are no long nails like the ladies nowadays, the nails are cut into a crescent moon shape, covered with thin white fingertips, and it does not make people feel bland, but only feels very elegant. It sets off the puppy's flawless white fur, which glows with a luster in the pale golden sun.

The dog is beautiful, and the hands are also beautiful.

It's a pity that no one put their minds on this at this time, and their eyes are focused on King Zhao.

Jiuniang only felt that her hand was light, and Xiao Jiu'er was picked up by King Zhao, he picked it up with one hand, and the method was improper, only holding one of Xiao Jiu'er's arms, so Xiao Jiu'er was not comfortable, her mouth was whimpering, and she didn't dare to scream loudly, and she looked extremely pitiful and struggled in King Zhao's hands.

Yes?

The girls standing on the side were all surprised when they saw this scene. Some of them didn't look obvious, and some of them frowned slightly, as if they were a little worried. And Xiao Sanniang and the others also looked at this place with anxious eyes, but they didn't dare to step forward.

Jiu Niang suddenly raised her head and stared at King Zhao's hand tightly.

If there was no one beside King Zhao, he carried the little wine around, looked back and forth, and said to Meng Changxi: "Sister Changxi, this king doesn't think this puppy is so special, it's not as good-looking as you." ”

Meng Changxi stroked the hair next to her cheek and said with a smile: "That's because Brother Zhao Wang and Chang Xi are familiar with each other, so it is naturally Chang Xi's dog." ”

"Really?" King Zhao raised his sword eyebrows slightly, and then laughed and said, "Okay, since you think this is good, then this is only yours." ”

He stretched out the hand carrying the small wine to Meng Changxi, and he didn't have the consciousness of taking other people's things at all.

King Zhao wants to curry favor with Meng Changxi, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it. His behavior is indeed a bit arrogant and domineering, but the whole world is not the king's land, as a prince, don't look at him in Emperor Chengyuan in front of some people can not do whatever he wants, but in front of many people, he has this qualification.

The girls standing on the side couldn't help but sigh a little, but it was just a few words of effort, and they were taken away, which was really unacceptable. But if you don't accept it, you have to accept it, didn't you see Xiao Jiuniang standing there with a pale face without saying a word?

King Cheng is face is not smiling, Meng Changhao is also looking like a good show, but King Chu has been sitting in a wheelchair, his eyes have not looked here, and it seems that everything that happened has nothing to do with him.

Jiu Niang couldn't hold back any longer, and couldn't help but look at the King of Chu, but saw his indifferent side face and half-constricted eyelids. She clenched her fists and opened her mouth to say something.

At this moment, Meng Changxi laughed.

"It's better to say goodbye, Chang Xi doesn't want to take away people's favor, and it is rumored that this dog was given to Xiao Jiuniang by Brother Chu Wang."

At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on the king of Chu.

King Zhao showed a hint of embarrassment on his face, and twisted his sword eyebrows, but it was only fleeting, and he asked with a smile: "I didn't expect such a thing, fifth brother, you gave this dog out?" ”

The dog was sent out by the king of Chu, which naturally embarrassed the king of Zhao, I have never heard of a word, and it depends on the owner to beat the dog. However, King Zhao also thought about it, and King Chu would not be embarrassed by himself for a little beast, so he would ask such a question.

Obviously the king of Chu is in a wheelchair and can't even walk, but his momentum is not as good as others. It's like a lazy tiger entrenched there, seemingly harmless, but in fact it hides great danger.

King Chu turned his face slightly, during which his gaze slid over Jiu Niang's face, past Meng Changxi, and then glanced at King Zhao, and then withdrew his gaze.

"It's been too long, and this king doesn't remember."

The King of Chu has always been indifferent, and saying this did not cause anyone to question it, but felt that it should be like this, but Jiu Niang's heart couldn't help but sink.

Meng Changxi couldn't help but smile and glanced at Jiu Niang, who was standing there with her eyelids down.

King Zhao's heart was relieved, he nodded, and faced Meng Changxi with a smile: "Sister Changxi, you see that the fifth brother said that he can't remember, you still take it, right?" ”

Meng Changxi chuckled lightly, as if she was in a good mood. The voice is crisp, sweet, and has a delicate taste, so this silver bell-like laughter is very pleasant, and with her beautiful face, it is the icing on the cake. I don't know what King Zhao said, which made her laugh so happily. After a long time, she shook her head and said, "Still no, Brother Zhao Wang, Chang Xi doesn't like to take people's favors." ”

King Zhao nodded, as if he was a little disappointed, he glanced at the small wine in his hand, and then looked at Xiao Jiuniang.

"Since Sister Changxi doesn't want it, then I'll give it back to you." As he spoke, he raised his hand and threw it over.

This qiē only happened in an instant, and people couldn't react at all. Xiao Jiu'er seemed to be hurt, let out a whining cry of pain, and his whole body flew out.

Chang Shun, who had been standing aside and not making a sound, had actually recognized Jiu Niang and the little white dog sent by His Royal Highness at the beginning. It's just that the master didn't say it, so he naturally pretended not to know. At this time, seeing that King Zhao actually acted like this, he couldn't help but take a step forward with his left foot, in the end, he had some scruples, and he took back the foot that he stepped out without a trace.

Just as he hesitated, he suddenly heard a burst of exclamations from everyone, and when he raised his eyes, he saw a figure rushing out.

It was Xiao Jiuniang.

King Zhao threw it casually, and it seemed that the direction was in Jiuniang, but it was a lot more skewed. Seeing that Xiao Jiu'er was about to face the tragedy of being thrown to the ground, Jiu Niang didn't think about whether she could do it at all, but subconsciously threw herself at Xiao Jiu'er. Fortunately, King Zhao didn't exert any force when he threw the dog, so the distance was not far, and she narrowly protected Xiao Jiu'er into her arms, but the whole person fell on the cobblestone ground.

Everyone knows how hard the pebbles are, so everyone who witnessed this qiē couldn't help but take a breath.

Lianzhi screamed 'Niangzi' bitterly, and stumbled over, while not holding back tears of horror, while trembling his hands to touch Jiuniang.

Jiu Niang's body landed on the ground half-obliquely, and her whole body was smashed, so she couldn't slow down for half a day. Lianzhi didn't dare to touch her, so she could only cry and ask how are you, lady.

On the other side, Chang Shun still maintained a gasp and looked sideways at King Chu, but what he saw was King Chu's stunned eyes and slightly tightened palms.

'Click', the sound was extremely small, but it could be heard in Chang Shun's ears. He saw that the right hand of the King of Chu seemed to be inadvertently stretched into the left sleeve, and when he came out again, the jade wrench on the thumb of the right hand of the King of Chu was missing.

Xiao Jiu'er jumped out of Jiu Niang's arms, whimpered and circled around Jiu Niang, turned around a few times, and saw that Jiu Niang ignored herself, so she turned her head and ran towards King Zhao.

"Brother Zhao Wang, look how careless you are!" Meng Changxi glanced over there, stomped her little foot, and complained.

"Benwang didn't mean it either, who knew she would make a mat for the dog herself......"

A dog barking interrupted King Zhao's next words, and he saw Xiao Jiu'er running in front of him and barking at him.

This is an extremely angry cry, which is completely different from the usual cry of Xiao Jiu'er, and there is a faint roar from the throat in the scream. Looking at Xiao Jiu'er again, he was obviously not big, but he showed his small fangs, and he looked hideous, eager to pounce.

King Zhao raised his foot and wanted to kick over, but was stopped by King Cheng.

King Cheng smiled and said: "Second brother, don't go too far, how can I say it today is also the birthday of this king's grandmother, why bother to meet this little beast." ”

Don't look at Wang Fangcai as having been silent, just looking like watching a play, that's because he is just a little beast. But now it's so tragic, not to mention that Xiao Jiuniang is his nominal cousin, this is in the Xiao family again, if King Zhao makes trouble here, he won't give the Xiao family the face of becoming a king.

King Zhao had any scruples, looked at King Cheng who was smiling and groaning in front of him, and then looked at King Chu who was glancing at him, flicked his sleeves, and snorted angrily.

Meng Changhao also smiled and played a round game, "Okay, okay, let's go quickly, now that Xi'er has found it, let's go to celebrate the birthday when we should go to congratulate the birthday, why waste time here." ”

Hearing this, King Zhao turned his head and left, still angry before leaving. Meng Changhao then left, King Cheng glanced at Xiao Sanniang, and then followed, along with Meng Changxi and the King of Chu who was pushed by Chang Shun.

Xiao Jiu'er still wanted to chase after him, but Jiu Niang had already sat up from the ground and called it, it glanced at Jiu Niang hesitantly, and ran over.

Jiuniang looked at the backs of those people with dark eyes, and she didn't know what she was thinking, and then Xiao Siniang and the others surrounded her.

"Jiu Niang, are you alright?"

Jiu Niang caressed into her arms with one hand, arching her little wine uneasily, and shook her head.

"Nothing."

Even though she said that, when she spoke, she couldn't help but show a look of pain on her face.

"Oops, see blood......"

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Jiu Niang's injuries were very serious, although they were only bruises on the surface, but because half of her body landed on the ground, she fell and injured her arm.

There was no fracture, but the right shoulder and arm could not be lifted or moved, and it hurt when touched, not to mention the bruised arm and knee.

Everyone in Cuiyun Pavilion didn't expect that after just going out, and still in their own home, Jiu Niangzi would be so seriously injured.

When Jiu Niang was sent back to Cuiyun Pavilion, Lianzhi's eyes were red from crying. Because of the big feast in front of her, it was a festive day for the Duchess of Anguo, so she didn't dare to make a big noise, but quietly ordered someone to invite the doctor to come over and take a look.

The doctor is Dr. Zhou, who often helps the Xiao family to see doctors, Jiu Niang has seen it once, it is the one who has seen Xiao Xue before, and his medical skills are quite good.

Because it was a flesh injury, Dr. Zhou did not prescribe a decoction for Jiuniang to take internally, mainly a medicine for wiping wounds, and a medicinal wine for treating bruises.

"Okay, stop crying."

Jiu Niang leaned on the soft couch in an extremely strange posture, and said to the lotus branch who was sobbing quietly while rubbing medicine on her. The pain must be very painful, especially in the past few years, Jiuniang has been raised, and it is the first time in her life that she has suffered such a big injury, and she is so painful that she can't wait to bite a few pieces of flesh off King Zhao.

But she also understands her strength, and now she is as humble and weak as a small sapling compared to King Zhao's mountain. I thought that the king of Chu would look at the life-saving grace and help him say a few words, but unfortunately the one who had no conscience lost it after using it, and even said that he couldn't remember Xiaojiu'er, and he didn't even look at himself, just like a stranger.

Compared with King Zhao's bad behavior and Meng Changxi's despicable hypocrisy, what Jiu Niang hated more at this time was King Chu's indifference and indifference.

How do you describe that feeling? It's like being betrayed by someone close to her, which makes her heart a little blocked.

Thanks to the fact that she put so much effort into him before, her little life was almost taken in, this white-eyed wolf has no heart, no lungs, no stomach, no intestines!

Jiu Niang didn't know that the person who was scolded by her for cursing the white-eyed wolf fiercely at this time just showed his bottom at the birthday banquet, and after offering the birthday gift, he said goodbye. King Zhao and the others were stunned, but King Chu has never liked many people, and everyone knows about it.

After getting into the carriage, the king of Chu sat in the carriage, as if thinking about something, and did not say a word for a long time. Chang Shun seemed to sense something, and sat honestly on the sidelines, looking at his nose and nose.

Suddenly, the sound of knuckles tapping on the table sounded.

"Your Highness."

"Sort out those things, sort out a third, and send someone to Zhao Wangfu. The deadline is three days, 500,000 yuan. ”

Chang Shun was choked for a moment, "Uh, Your Highness, are those things we found?" ”

King Chu's eyes moved over, looked at Chang Shun for a while, and then nodded slowly.

Chang Shun saw that his hairs stood on end, and he nodded hurriedly.

500,000 guan is not too much for Zhao Wangfu, but it is definitely a lot, if you work harder, it is estimated that you can make it up, but the three days are too tight, Zhao Wang will definitely be angry and anxious, and his heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys are all painful. And that kind of thing is handed to the door, it is estimated that everyone will have the feeling of going crazy, suspicion, anger and all kinds of emotions are inevitable, and you have to be wary of someone sending this kind of thing to the door next time.

After all, no one wants to have some bad handle and be pinched by someone else. In fact, this kind of trick is harmless, but it is just some collusion with officials, accepting bribes, etc., even if it is exposed, it will not kill King Zhao. But with Emperor Chengyuan's temperament, it will not make King Zhao feel better, so it is inevitable to spend money to eliminate disasters.

Chang Shun knew why the King of Chu suddenly made such a decision, he just wondered that since he was not as indifferent as he appeared, why didn't he stop it at that time, and he wouldn't let Jiu Niangzi suffer that. He grew up with the King of Chu since he was a child, and the love between them can be imagined, so he is not as restrained as ordinary people in front of the King of Chu, so he did not hide the doubts in his eyes.

The king of Chu naturally saw it, but he didn't pay attention to it, and kept his eyes half-closed, as if he was recuperating and thinking about something else.

Chang Shun saw that the king of Chu was too lazy to take care of himself, but he didn't bother with it, he didn't want to think about it if he couldn't figure it out, as the master grew older, not to mention the prestige, the more difficult it was to guess his thoughts.