Inside the Lanyue Building

Xie Ning looked at Gao Yiyao and Tang Xin who were still painting and calligraphy with anticipation, but in his heart, he hoped that after the two of them combined their swords, they would be able to defeat the painting of Fang Cai Wei Chengcheng.

"Ahh

A low cry came from the front, and Xie Ning, who had been paying attention, immediately noticed that something was wrong, and looked closely, but saw that the inkstone placed on the carved wooden case was accidentally knocked over by Gao Yiyao, and the jet-black ink stained her sleeves and stained the tiled rice paper.

It happened suddenly, and many people have not yet reacted. And Tang Xin, who was standing not far from Gao Yiyan's side, was even more caught off guard, looking at the handwriting marks on the paper that had been blurred by the splash of ink, and could only hold the brush in his hand in a daze.

On the other hand, Gao Yiyao is calmer than her. Although he accidentally destroyed the calligraphy and painting on the case, he had a calm look on his face, and in the direction of Mrs. Xiao, Ying Ying said: "The little girl was careless for a while, please forgive Mrs. ”

"That's it," Gu Qingyun's strings broke suddenly, and then Gao Yiyao accidentally knocked over the inkstone, if it weren't for Mrs. Xiao's self-belief that the colorful head she prepared still had a few attractions, I was afraid that she would think that these little girls did it on purpose. But at this point, she didn't have any intention of watching, so she waved her hand at the two of them, and sighed slightly: "You guys go down and freshen up first." ”

Needless to say, Gao Yiyao was embarrassed, but Tang Xin was not much better than her. Even if it's separated

From a distance, Shainin could also see the dots of ink on her waist.

But who knew that after Mrs. Xiao's words landed, Gao Yiyao on the side had already retreated to the side with the maid of the Xiao Mansion, but Tang Xin still didn't move as if he hadn't heard it.

"Sister Tang, what do you mean by this?" Wei Tingcheng also noticed that something was wrong. Turning his head, he exchanged glances with Xie Ning, and said with a puzzled expression.

Xie Ning frowned, she was also a little puzzled by Tang Xin's move, and she couldn't help but think about it at the moment, but before she could come up with an answer, Gu Qingyun's slightly hoarse voice came from her ears - "Old Madam Tang has always been devout to the Buddha, and it seems that she still wants to rewrite a copy of the book in exchange for the handwritten book handed down by Master Jingshan to future generations." ”

"But she has ink marks on her body-" Wei Qingcheng couldn't help but let out a surprised voice, and the face he turned around was full of apprehension, and he lowered his voice to Gu Qingyun and said, "If you still insist on continuing." It's really indecent. ”

Gu Qingyun's eyes flashed. smiled and agreed: "That's what I mean, too." Master Jingshan's handwriting is also in my home. If she wanted this sutra, she didn't have to risk being made fun of and be so stubborn. ”

Gu Qingyun and Tang Xin have a very good personal relationship, which Xie Ning knows. That's why I heard her say this. Shainin didn't take it to heart. But who knew that she stood up the next moment. Walked in the direction of Tang Xin. whispered, pulled the other party to bow and salute, and retreated from the open space between the banquets.

Tang Xin left. The maidservant standing next to the building also cleverly removed the ink-stained rice paper. After some wiping, the case was clean again.

As for what kind of calligraphy and painting there was on that piece of paper, no one cared about it at this time.

The successive accidents not only caught everyone present unexpected, but also made the host of the banquet, Mrs. Xiao, a little exhausted.

But she still had something to do today, so she had some concerns, so she had to pretend to be ordinary and continued: "Okay, do any of you still have any intention of stepping forward? ”

Mrs. Xiao landed on the ground with a word, but there was silence in the building at this time, and Xie Ning could only hear a few breaths of different shades.

Knowing that no one stepped forward, Xie Ning's heart couldn't help but tighten. She understood the intention of Xiao Mansion's banquet today, and she also knew that this Mrs. Xiao would not decide on a candidate to marry Xiao Yan just by wishful thinking.

But if Wei Tingcheng chose this Ruyi with special significance, wouldn't he clearly tell the women present that she had a love for Xiao Yan?

Xiao Yan is amorous, no matter whether there is a possibility between the two of them, Xie Ning can't let Wei Tingcheng act so wantonly without confirming Xiao Yan's intentions.

But now that the decision is made, it is obvious that no one at the table is willing to come forward to fight with her.

"Why, don't you dare? Then the lottery I prepared today will belong to Miss Wei. ”

Mrs. Xiao's laughter came from her ears again, Xie Ning raised her eyes and looked around, but she never found anything, and the afterglow swept to Wei Tingcheng's beautiful side face, and her heart was in a hurry, so she gritted her teeth, stood up, and said loudly: "Madam, the little girl is willing to come forward and give it a try." ”

"Oh?" Mrs. Xiao looked at Xie Ning with great interest, but her eyes narrowed, and she called directly: "Miss Xie is also interested in the color I prepared?" ”

Although she and Wei Qingyang have not been hyped up in Beijing, it is not only known to people in the two mansions of the Marquis of Jingyang and the Duke of Wei.

During the conversation, Xie Ning had mentioned this matter to Qin Feng, and Xiao Yan also knew about it. Presumably, in order to excuse the troubles that he might encounter at today's banquet, the other party also informed Mrs. Xiao of this matter.

After a turn of thought, Xie Ning didn't bother with Mrs. Xiao's question, but met the other party's gaze without humility or arrogance, and replied loudly: "The little girl likes the Buddhist scriptures prepared by Mrs. very much. ”

"Miss Xie is very resourceful, I have long been interested in seeing it. I don't know if you come forward today, but you also want to paint and play the piano? ”

Where does Xie Ning know how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but this time she stepped forward, but she wanted to suppress Wei Qingcheng's limelight and prevent the other party from choosing Ruyi, which was regarded as a color head. If you compare your weaknesses with her amazing paintings that make everyone here ashamed and hesitate, there is little hope.

That's why she had already made plans before she got up. As soon as Mrs. Xiao inquired, she left her seat and walked to the green carpet in the center, indifferently caring about Wei Tingcheng's pale face in an instant, and saluted with a fist: "The little girl is not good at this, I don't know if there are swords and the like in the house for me to compare?" ”

Her words landed, which can be said to have stirred up a thousand waves with one stone, and there were many discussions during the banquet, but there was a reason for it. After all, when it comes to talent, everyone has never known piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and no matter how bad it is, it is also dance and music, and as for the sword that Xie Ning just mentioned, it is really unheard of.

Shainin also knew that her request was a bit nonsense, but the situation was special at this time. She had no choice but to give it a try.

"Swords," after the uproar of the crowd, Mrs. Xiao repeated thoughtfully, turned her head to look at the servant girl standing beside her, and muttered: "Our Shangshu Mansion has a lot of famous swords, Qian Xue, you go to the courtyard to get one for Miss Xie." ”

Although he knew that Xiao Shangshu was the head of the military department, there would definitely be swords in the house, but he saw that the maid left in response. Xie Ning's heart was still relieved for a moment.

Because Mrs. Xiao did not say anything to refuse. Xie Ning couldn't help but feel a little more good for her, and immediately hugged his fist at the other party and said, "Thank you, madam." ”

"No need to be polite, Miss Xie has made meritorious contributions to helping His Royal Highness King An suppress bandits, and I have admired you for a long time." The corners of Mrs. Xiao's mouth hooked. Suddenly praised.

The smile in the other party's eyes was clear. Xie Ning naturally didn't think that the other party was lying politely. But she had other important things in her mind at this time. For a while, he was not in the mood to talk to her, so he only made a shy appearance. Silent and smiling.

A series of footsteps came from behind him, and after a while, the maid who called Qianxue came from outside the building. When she passed by Shainin, the latter glanced at the long sword that the other party was holding in his arms.

This maid in Shangshufu moves quite fast. Xie Ning couldn't help but say secretly in his heart.

"Madam," Qian Xue walked straight to Mrs. Xiao's side, but leaned over and whispered in her ear.

Standing in the direction facing them, Xie Ning naturally took in all this scene. In addition to her curiosity, she couldn't help but shake the tips of her ears and listen to what the master and servant were saying.

- "When the slave went to get the sword, she happened to meet His Royal Highness King An and the eldest prince on the road. After they searched, they heard that Miss Xie wanted to use a sword, so the eldest prince ordered someone to take a sword from the room, and said to the slave maid...... This swordsmanship is to be beautiful when dancing outside. ”

Not wanting to hear this, Xie Ning was startled at first, and then suddenly realized. It is precisely because of this that Qin Feng was a guest in Shangshu Mansion that no trace appeared here.

However, Xiao Yan is right, although Lanyue Tower is high, but the place is not spacious after all, if Xie Ning dances the sword here, it will inevitably be a little narrow, I am afraid that it will be difficult to display it for a while.

Xie Ning turned his mind around, and then fixed his eyes on Mrs. Xiao again, but saw her wave her hand slightly, the corners of her mouth pulled upward, smiled coldly, and muttered: "A person who doesn't know anything about martial arts, how can he know so many truths?" I don't know what he's up to the table. ”

Paying attention to the other party's movements, Xie Ning didn't miss her whispering to herself, but she didn't have time to think about it at this time, she just raised her head and looked at the other party with a calm demeanor. All the deep meanings are in the words.

Xie Ning's straightforward gaze would naturally attract Mrs. Xiao's attention, but when she lowered her head slightly, and when she raised her head again, she had already changed her amiable look, and said softly: "Miss Xie wants to use the sword, I'm afraid she won't be able to use it in this building." You might as well move with me, let's go outside the building to watch, I don't know what you think? ”

"Madame is thoughtful, and she will do as you say."

When the lord spoke, everyone naturally did not refute it, and they rose up one by one, and walked out in twos and threes.

Xie Ning naturally didn't stay where she was, but who knew that she had only walked a few steps, and there was a call from Wei Chengcheng behind her-"Sister Xie!" ”

What Wei Xiaomei called her at this time, Xie Ning knew it, but in front of everyone's eyes, she really couldn't ignore it, so she had to stop and look back at Wei Qingcheng.

Their table was remote, and by the time Wei Qingcheng caught up, most of the people in the building had already left, and even Mrs. Xiao, who got up last, had already walked in front of them.

"Sister Xie, what do you mean by this?" Wei Qingcheng bit his lip heavily, and looked at Xie Ning's gaze, which was full of confusion and stubbornness.

Seeing this, Xie Ning couldn't help but sigh in his heart, but where can this matter be clarified in a few words. She could only try her best to put aside the troubled thoughts in her heart, and said in a serious tone: "Allure, Xiao Yan's matter is not as simple as you think. You've only met him a few times, and how much you know about him, and because of two or three short time together, you have made up your own mind about him, don't you think it's too hasty? ”

Wei Qingcheng shook his head, tears were already rolling in his eyes, but he still gritted his teeth stubbornly and said, "I...... This is my business, I don't have to worry about it. ”

"Think about it for yourself."

Xie Ning glanced at her deeply, but for a while, he didn't know what to go back, and seeing that there was no one around at this time, he had to turn around and continue to walk. Leaving Wei Chengcheng alone in the Lanyue Tower, thoughtful.

"Sister Ning."

When she walked outside the door of the building, Gu Qingyun's voice came from her ears, Xie Ning raised her head when she heard the voice, and she and Tang Xin stood hand in hand.

"Sister Gu, Xin'er." Although she hadn't seen her for many days, Xie Ning was still unfamiliar with Tang Xinjue, and when she saw that the other party winked at her slyly, she also took the initiative to change her name and shorten the distance between the two.

"Hehe," Tang Xin smiled at her, and took two steps closer.

Gu Qingyun naturally followed, but her eyes flashed, and she asked without a trace: "Sister Ning, I just heard them mention that you borrowed a sword from Mrs. Xiao - I don't know what you are going to do?" ”

There was a faint sound of footsteps behind him, Xie Ning did not look back to see Wei Qingcheng's movements, but smiled slightly, and replied while walking forward: "Oh, I want to show off my swordsmanship in front of everyone. I wonder if the two sisters are interested in watching one or two? ”

When Tang Xin heard this, his eyes lit up in an instant, and he replied without thinking: "That's natural, it is rumored that you are strong in martial arts everywhere in Beijing, and I haven't seen it with my own eyes." At this point, she also reached out and gently smashed Xie Ning's arm, and said affectionately: "Hey, Sister Ning, will you fly off the wall?" ”

Xie Ning finally realized what it means to be burdened by fame. The storytellers in those teahouses and restaurants blew her martial arts to the sky. Xie Ning knew that he was distorted, so he only smiled, but Tang Xin and the others didn't know the truth, and after listening to these jokes, they really regarded her as a heroine with martial arts.

Xie Ning shook his head with tears and laughter, and confessed without hesitation: "I am not good at light skills, and now I can't do it." ”

"That's also very powerful," Tang Xin's eyes were still bright, and he still looked at Xie Ning eagerly, and asked again: "Then what swordsmanship are you going to show later?" ”

"Uh......," the situation at that time was compelling, Xie Ning just took a step at a time, where did he think about so much, but now Tang Xin asked, suddenly, he couldn't think of what to choose from so many sword moves he had practiced since he was a child, so he had to twitch the corners of his mouth, and said slightly sarcastically: "It's just casual, and there are no tricks." ”

The two were talking, but no one paid attention to Gu Qingyun, who was silent at this time, with a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.

After a moment, she lowered her eyes and thought about it, and spoke up. (To be continued.) )

PS: Today is a once-in-a-four day~