When I walked out of the apse of Wenxiu Palace, it was already twilight. I didn't expect the matter of the martial arts hall to be so easily responded to by the emperor, Xie Ning sat on the seat, but he still couldn't help but feel a little trance, and the whole person was like a dream.

Qin Feng and Mama Qin had followed the royal driver to the imperial garden to admire the moon, and many of the important ministers were also called, even Xu Banxia didn't know where to go, Xie Ning was bored alone, looked around, and when his eyes were wrong, he happened to meet Gu Qingyun's gaze.

Unlike her, who came to the banquet uninvited, although the seats of Gu Xiang's family were a little behind, the people adjacent to the front and back were by no means ordinary people, either princesses and concubines, or family members of powerful ministers.

Gu Qingyun obviously noticed her gaze, but when she saw her smiling slightly, she raised her glass to Xie Ning, looking at the complexion on her face, she lost the depression when she borrowed wine to kill her sorrows, and she must have seen it.

Seeing that she was also sitting alone, Xie Ning got up and walked over, sat down next to the other party under Gu Qingyun's nod, and talked casually with her.

"I just heard from the sister of the Wei family, Sister Ning, you were called by the emperor, right?" Gu Qingyun took the dim sum placed in the corner of the case at the other end.

"That's right," Xie Ning was still hungry at this time, and when he saw her doing so thoughtfully, he couldn't help but smile, but he didn't forget the etiquette in the palace, took out a square handkerchief from his arms, and half-wrapped a piece of snack on the plate, and then stretched out his hand to send it to his mouth.

Gu Qingyun looked sideways inadvertently, but her beautiful eyes suddenly flashed, and her voice was puzzled: "Sister Ning's handkerchief is special, I don't know where it came from?" ”

Just in case she asked, Xie Ning swallowed his snack and looked down at the square handkerchief in his hand.

It's just a blue-blue Hangzhou silk handkerchief. There is nothing unusual about the color or texture, and she is not good at female red, and she will not embroider any delicate and unique patterns on it. If it is said to be special, it is only the origin of this thing that can be mentioned.

I still remember that when I first came to Beijing, Xie Ning asked Aunt Li of the bun stall to buy some cloth, which was originally just for Qin Feng to send congratulatory gifts to the opening of the mansion, but who knew that the remaining blue and Hangzhou silk was later turned into a wonderful decoration on her skirt by Mama Qin and Mingshuang. As for the remaining scraps, they were cut into strips of square handkerchiefs by Xie Ning and brought with him.

However, it is inconvenient to talk to Gu Qingyun about this matter. After Xie Ning swallowed the snack in his mouth, he said ominously: "I bought it from someone after I came to Beijing." ”

"I see." Gu Qingyun nodded. didn't dwell too much on this square handkerchief, but changed the topic and said: "Sister Ning, you have always been good friends with the sister of the Wei family, and now that I am entrusted by others, I want to probe your tone first." ”

Xie Ning couldn't help but be curious when he heard this. hurriedly said: "Sister Gu is blunt. ”

Gu Qingyun's gaze swept around. After making sure that no one is paying attention. Only then did he lean over to Xie Ning and whispered softly, "Sister Wei has a favorite person in her heart?" ”

His mind went blank for a moment, and Xie Ning came back to his senses. In her eyes was Gu Qingyun's beautiful side face, and she said almost without hesitation: "Allure doesn't like to socialize, and foreign men have always been rare, how can there be any favorite person?" Sister Gu must have misunderstood. ”

Can't say. Even Gu Qingyun can't say it. Although Wei Tingcheng's intimate attitude towards Xiao Yan and others was enough to make people see the clues, Xie Ning didn't want Wei Tingcheng's reputation to be ruined in her mouth, even if it was only too small to be more insignificant.

Xiao Yan's romance has long been famous, and if the news of Wei Tingcheng's admiration for him spreads, the consequences must be unimaginable.

Good and dignified, what are these things to do when Gu Qingyun asks? Could it be that she also saw something......

Sensing Xie Ning's scrutinizing eyes, Gu Qingyun just smiled faintly, and sat upright with a bright demeanor: "There is no best." Sister Ning doesn't have to worry too much, I took the liberty to ask, but it was because of the elder brother in the clan. On the day of his grandmother's birthday banquet, he had a relationship with Sister Wei. ”

I see. Xie Ning nodded, put away the doubts on his face, but listened to Gu Qingyun's voice, and said again: "My brother has always acted steadily, and the reason why he asked me to ask is to find out the woman's thoughts first." If you get the letter, I am afraid that in two days, you will inform the elders in the family and send someone to the Guogong Mansion to propose marriage. ”

Her tone was brisk, but Xie Ning couldn't be happy when she heard this, so she reluctantly pulled the corners of her mouth and said: "Sister Wei has a demure temperament, and the Guogong Mansion may have other arrangements for her." Now that this clan brother has made up his mind in his heart, his sister should not help him match it anymore, just let it be. ”

"Yes," Gu Qingyun's eyes flashed, and her long eyelashes covered the emotions in her eyes, but when she saw the corners of her mouth hooked, she said lonely: "My own marriage is still a mess, and what can I do to plan for others." ”

Seeing her laughing at herself, Xie Ning also thought of Qin Feng's rejection of her in public, and couldn't bear it, so he said with relief: "There is no grass at the end of the world, why should you be persistent, Sister Gu." ”

"It's just a mistake...... Gu Qingyun's murmur came with the sound of silk and bamboo in the hall, Xie Ning only thought that he was comforting a frustrated woman in his arms sideways at this time, but he didn't know that the person on her shoulder was flashing a sharp cold light in his eyes.

***

After the monarch and the ministers admired the moon, the emperor drove back to the palace, and the noble concubines and other concubines also left.

King Xuan is nowhere to be seen, King Qi has not attended, compared to King Kuan, who also stayed at the banquet, it is obvious that he has just returned from the suppression of bandits in Shu, and King An, who has just been praised by Jinshang, is more eye-catching.

Qin Feng just showed his face, and he was surrounded by a group of literati and military generals like stars and moons, naturally he couldn't be bothered, and after a few words with them, he was about to leave the table.

"This king has been running all the way, and he is really tired, so he will go back to the house to rest, and please forgive me."

Seeing that the wound on his arm was still bandaged, naturally no one would stop him. Qin Feng smiled at the people in front of him, and somehow found Xie Ning's figure, walked in her direction, and called out: "Xie Ning, the carriage when you come is still waiting outside the palace, you can go back with me." ”

Thanks to him for saying more, for the two of them walking together. There was no one around. Xie Ning stood up when he heard this, and followed Qin Feng all the way out of Wenxiu Palace.

When I went back, I was different from when I came, and there was an attendant with a lantern in front to lead the way, but there were still three people. Xie Ning only felt that something was wrong, and before he reached the palace gate, he stopped first.

"What's wrong?" Qin Feng looked back keenly, but the attendant who walked in front was a little at a loss, holding the paper lamp in his hand, and turned around blankly.

Xie Ning touched his nose, and then he spoke. "Your Highness. I don't know where she went in Banxia? ”

"I forgot to tell you," Qin Feng glanced at her, and said in a very light tone: "Banxia will stay in the palace for the time being in the next few days to check everyone's pulse." ”

"Oh." Xie Ning nodded knowingly. I saw the waiter come back to his senses. didn't say anything more, and walked silently all the way outside the palace.

The person driving was still without a trace, and Xie Ning followed Qin Feng and got into the car. And the carriage was moving. This measure was just right, although it was inevitable that it was sudden, but it didn't make Xie Ning feel any discomfort.

"It must be a long time before the people of the Hou Mansion come back. Aning, do you want to sit in my house? Qin Feng poured a cup of tea from the case between the two of them and pushed it in front of Xie Ning.

"It's okay," Xie Ning uncovered the lid of the tea and raised his hand to sip.

Unexpectedly, the other party's eyes kept on him, Xie Ning looked up in surprise, and the meaning of the inquiry was self-evident.

Qin Feng has never been a luxury person, and the style of the carriage he rode in the past was mostly simple, not even richer than the Hou Mansion. The same is true of the carriage at present, with a couch and a common oil lamp hanging on the roof.

Under the slightly dim light, the outline of Qin Feng's whole person was still clear, and a pair of eyes as black as broken stars looked at Xie Ning opposite with great concentration, making her feel uncomfortable for no reason, "Is there something wrong with Brother Ziyue?" ”

"Aning," said the syllables in a deep voice, earnestly, "do you have something to tell me?" ”

Xie Ning was stunned, and his hands on the table also hung to his side, and he was puzzled: "No." ”

"Really, isn't it?" Qin Feng's gaze still hadn't taken off her, but there was just a calm look in his eyes, and he didn't have too much emotion, "But why do I think you are a little different from the Xie Ning in my impression?" Have you been experiencing anything lately? ”

"There really isn't—" The carriage stopped at this moment, and a traceless voice came from outside the carriage, "Your Highness, the palace has arrived." ”

Qin Feng turned a deaf ear to this, and still looked at Xie Ning expressionlessly. That indifferent look almost gave Xie Ning the illusion that he had been seen through.

"Yes." Xie Ning spoke astringently, and he was a little apprehensive in his heart for some reason.

Qin Feng glanced at her, but didn't say anything, just got up and said lightly: "Get out of the car." ”

To say that Shainin has been worried recently, it is a lot. Qin Xi's revenge is considered one thing, and the noble concubine's dislike is also one thing, but Xie Ning can be taken to heart, and there is only one annoyance that cannot be concluded after weighing left and right.

The relationship between her and Wei Qingyang is not yet clear, but the parents of both sides have formed a tacit understanding of family affairs.

She has never liked to rely on others when she encounters problems, and she rarely has anyone to talk to, so she gradually got used to taking it alone. When Qin Feng asked in the car, she responded almost subconsciously, but she didn't expect the other party to know her so well, and she had already found the clue from her behavior and words.

followed Qin Feng wordlessly all the way into Qiushi Garden, no matter how careless Xie Ning was, he could see that the other party was probably annoyed by her at this time.

Secretly pondering his words in his heart, when Xie Ning raised his head again, Qin Feng, who was walking in front, had already stopped his steps and stood in front of her with his hands in his hands.

"Brother Ziyue," Xie Ning secretly looked at his expressionless face, and secretly complained in his heart, but he had to bite the bullet and say: "I really have one thing I can't make up my mind about recently. I wonder if you can help me break it down? ”

When Qin Feng heard this, he couldn't help but look at her deeply, and said, "Say it." ”

Since he had decided to tell the other party, Xie Ning would not hesitate, not to mention that although Qin Feng was the prince's honor, in Xie Ning's heart, he was just a like-minded friend.

She naturally won't hide it from him, but after all, this matter is about herself, Xie Ning is a daughter after all, and it is inevitable that she will be a little difficult to talk about it, and after taking a deep breath, she immediately said urgently: "My father intends to marry me, and the man is Wei Qingyang, the Duke of Wei." ”

At first hearing this, Qin Feng didn't have much shock on his face, he just frowned and asked, "When did this happen?" Didn't Ling Zun ask you what you meant? ”

"My father wrote to mention it," there are twists and turns, Xie Ning has no need to elaborate, what really puzzles her is how to choose, "Although he said that he was as I wanted, I didn't know whether I should go down to this family business." ”

Hearing this, Qin Feng's tightly knit eyebrows furrowed even deeper, and his gaze at Xie Ning froze, but he said quietly: "Then what do you think about this in your heart?" ”

"I don't know," there has been too much backlog in his heart in the past few days, and at this time, in front of Qin Feng, a friend of the same generation, Xie Ning finally poured out his thoughts thoroughly, "Wei Qingyang also looked for me in private, and I only then knew that this matter of discussing relatives was actually proposed by their Wei State Mansion." At that time, Wei Qingyang and I had not yet met. ”

Xie Ning's voice paused, Qin Feng saw a hesitant look on her face, and knew that she hadn't finished speaking, so he asked slowly, "Then what?" ”

As if receiving some encouragement, Xie Ning continued: "But Wei Qingyang's attitude makes me a little confused. It stands to reason that this family affair should be determined by the elders in his family, and he should be extremely reluctant in his heart. But when I talked to him, he didn't show any dissatisfaction, but was very accommodating to me...... and grant me seven days to consider the matter. ”

"Brother Ziyue, Mama Qin once told me that the Duke of Wei chose me because my family background is not obvious, and I will not attract the jealousy of the royal family. But there are so many women with unobvious family backgrounds, why do they only think of me? Gao Yiyao was born in the Marquis Mansion, and he is a royal in-law, isn't it a better candidate for family members than me? "I want to pour out all the confusion accumulated in these days, and Shainin's questions are one after another.

"Also," the long night was silent, and a sound of surprise crossed his ears, and Xie Ning lowered his voice in hindsight, "Forget about the side." Today, I entered the palace with you, and there was such a big limelight, Wei Qingyang didn't seem to care. I really don't know what the purpose of the Duke of Wei is to ask for marriage. ”

"What about you," Qin Feng's response was also a simple question, "A-Ning, what do you think of this family business?" How is Wei Qingyang? ”

"I ......" Xie Ning was speechless for a while, and only after thinking for a moment did he reply: "To be honest, with the door of the Wei State Mansion, I really can't climb high as an ordinary woman. ”

I didn't expect her to answer like this, Qin Feng looked at her very unexpectedly, a breeze blew, and his handsome face reflected a slightly obscure expression under the shaking of the candle flame in the garden, only to hear his slightly cold voice coming, "I thought you weren't the kind of person who would care about people from a family." (To be continued.) )