When Qianning returned to the Hou Mansion, she had to carefully consider Mingzhe's travel problem, Mingzhe was unusual, and almost every day he flew pigeons and sent books to ask Qianning if she was ready to travel.

It's not about whether you can travel, it's about whether you're ready. This Mingzhe obviously didn't listen to his own advice, and if he delayed it for a few more days, wouldn't he run away by himself.

Qian Ning felt that time was pressing. But where do you find the guards? Even if you recall people from Nanping, it won't be a moment or a half......

Qian Ning only felt that it was difficult to do, and she couldn't help but feel troubled.

At this moment, Lu Shui took a post over: "Grandma, King An's Mansion invites you to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms." ”

It was winter, and it had just snowed, and the snow color in the garden was indeed beautiful. But Qianning is really not in the mood to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms now, and when she is about to refuse, she suddenly remembered that maybe she can take the opportunity to meet Song Yi and discuss the mining of jade mines.

Qian Ning nodded and said, "Tell me to go down, arrange the carriage and horses, and go to King An's Mansion in the afternoon." ”

After a while, Dew came in and said, "Grandma, Madame went out with Mrs. Shizi early in the morning." He said that the family was gone. ”

It was such a coincidence that the carriages were dispatched.

Qian Ning frowned: "But where did you go?" Can you come back at noon? ”

"It is said that Zhuangzi went to the outskirts of the city to make a list of inputs, and it is estimated that he will not be able to come back for a while and a half."

Qianning only remembered that there were many affairs at home near the end of the year, and Cui's deliberately brought Lian Chengmei to manage the feed, and it was indeed inevitable to go to Zhuangzi to reconcile at this time.

"Without carriages and horses, how can we get to the palace? Why don't you say no first? Dew asked.

"Nope." This is a rare opportunity to meet Song Yi, if you miss it, you don't know when you will be able to see it, you still have to find a way to go. "You go and see, can you rent a carriage from outside?"

Dew was a little embarrassed: "I'm going to rent a carriage at this hour, I'm afraid it's too late......"

It's a bit hard, don't you want to go? It's a shame that this is an opportunity......

After tidying up a maid who was still combing the horns, she was tidying up the table next to her, and when she heard what Qianning and Lu said, she stepped forward and saluted Qianning: "Grandma, the slave has a way, I don't know if I should talk about it." ”

Qian Ning looked at the maid when she heard this, and saw that although her face was still immature, her expression was calm, and there was a kind of bearing that the little maid did not have, Qian Ning couldn't help but look at her twice, only felt a little familiar, but couldn't remember where she had seen it for a while. But this little maid said that there is a way, why not listen to it.

"Tell me, if I can solve this problem, I will definitely have a reward."

The maid was not excited by the reward that Qian Ning said, and still looked calm: "The slave maid is the son of the family, and the slave maid brother is in charge of the carriage in the outer courtyard, so he can let the brother help prepare." ”

The carriages and horses of the Hou Mansion are divided into the outer courtyard and the inner house, generally speaking, the female dependents are used in the inner house and the horses, and the outer courtyard cannot be used. Doesn't this little maid know?

"The carriages and horses in the outer courtyard need the consent of the chief steward, I'm afraid that it can't be used by your brother, right?" Qian Ning asked.

The maid continued: "If it is not possible on weekdays, but the chief steward is not here today, and my brother is in charge, it can still be accommodating, as long as grandma tells Madame afterwards, don't remember my brother's fault." ”

Qian Ning thought about the maid's suggestion and felt that it was feasible. The invitation of King An's Mansion is not unimportant, and it is reasonable for him to temporarily borrow the carriage and horses from the outer courtyard.

Qian Ning thought about it, so she said: "Then you go and talk to your brother, I will use the carriage and horse for a moment." Let him prepare in advance. ”

The maid slowly blessed herself and responded.

Just as she was about to go out, Qian Ning stopped her again: "Haven't asked your name yet?" ”

"The slave maid is called Tianya, and she is responsible for cleaning the yard."

Qian Ning nodded: "You are a smart one, go and do something." ”

He called for dew again, and went to Tian's for instructions. The argument should have been to ask for instructions from Liu, but it also involved the use of carriages and horses from the outer courtyard, and Cui's was not there, so he went to Tian's for instructions.

Tian heard that it was an invitation from the palace, his eyes flashed, and he asked carefully who he had invited, who sent the invitation, etc.

Qian Ning replied. I thought to myself, it seems that since talking to the Tian family, she has indeed been wary of the motives of An Wangfu, but don't be alienated because of vigilance, she still has to negotiate a deal with Song Yi.

For the first time, Qian Ning regretted mentioning the Zhao family.

Fortunately, Tian just asked, and finally agreed to Qian Ning to go to the palace as a guest.

As soon as she entered the second gate of King An's Mansion, Song Wan greeted her with a smile: "I'm in a hurry to get the post, I'm afraid that my sister-in-law won't be able to come if she has something." ”

Qian Ning took Song Wan's hand, and said with a smile as she walked: "I have nothing to do, I am idle at home, it is really good to have the opportunity to come to the palace to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms." ”

The two chatted a few more words, and then walked to Song Wan's residence.

Song Wan had already ordered someone to prepare snacks and tea in the small hall, and the two sat down to eat and chat.

Song Wan and Song Ting live in a large courtyard, and there is a separate garden in the courtyard, so sitting in the small hall, you can see the snow scene of the small garden, as well as those plum blossoms standing proudly.

After chatting for a while, Qian Ning cut into the theme of coming here today: "I don't know if Song Ergongzi is not in the house, I took him to Yininglou to thank him that day, but it happened that Mingzhe Gongzi was not there, Song Ergongzi left a thank you gift, Mingzhe Gongzi specially asked me to thank Song Ergongzi two days ago." ”

Mingzhe, Mingzhe, although you have never accepted gifts, you can only use your name to see Song Yi at this moment. Qian Ning thought silently in her heart.

Song Wan also saw the birthday gift designed by Mingzhe, and she was also quite grateful to Yininglou: "Mingzhe is so polite, that gift is so good, the second brother should really thank him." ”

"That being said, I am also entrusted by others, and this word of thanks must be delivered."

"That's the case," Song Wan called the maid over, "You go to the second brother to spread a message, just say that Grandma Zhao came to me to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms, and also invite him to come over for a gathering." ”

The maid answered.

After a while, Song Yi came over, but it was not alone, and Song Ting and Princess Longyu followed.

Song Wan's eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "When did the princess come, why haven't you heard of it?" ”

Long Yu sat down beside Song Yi, took a teapot and poured him a glass of water, before saying, "I heard that your house is going to hold a plum banquet, so I specially came over to be a staff officer for Ting'er." As he spoke, he peeled another orange for Song Yi.

Song Yi didn't appreciate it, the oranges on the plate didn't move at all, just sat coldly.

Qian Ning was a little surprised by Long Yu's intimacy, such an intimate action with a deliberate flattery, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a woman with a spring heart surging. But Song Yi and Long Yu are members of the royal family with the same surname, so they can't get married. If Long Yu does this, isn't he putting himself in immorality?

Song Wan also felt that Long Yu's behavior was inappropriate, so she deliberately walked to Long Yu's side and picked up the oranges in Song Yi's plate: "But the princess forgot again, the second brother doesn't like to eat sour oranges the most, why are you naughty?" After saying this, Long Yu seemed to be trying to trick Song Yi, but he passed the hidden mysteries in it.

Long Yu is not stupid, seeing that there is an outsider Qianning, he restrained a little, but he was still sitting next to Song Yi, and his eyes drifted to Song Yi from time to time.

Song Yi is not easy, with such a cousin princess who is constantly attentive by his side, and he can remain calm and composed, this concentration is not bad. Qian Ning thought to herself.

Just as Qianning thought of Song Yi as a Buddha statue that couldn't speak, Song Yi opened his mouth: "Brother and sister Zhao, I suddenly remembered that there is something I might want to ask you for help, and I ask you to follow me to the Legislative Academy." ”

The Liyuan is Song Yi's residence, and there is still some distance from here.

Long Yu didn't follow, and finally left the palace, how could he let Song Yi leave so quickly? "What's the rush? Can Hongu do its part? ”

Song Yi stood up and stepped back to the side without a trace: "This princess really can't help, I have a jade pendant that is a little damaged, and I want Brother and Sister Zhao to find a Ninglou to help repair it." Doesn't the princess still have to give advice to the snow feast? Just stay here and discuss with Wan'er and Ting'er. ”

Long Yu was about to say anything more, but Song Wan stepped forward and took her hand: "What the second brother said is that I happen to have a lot of things I want to ask the princess, so don't help the princess." ”

Long Yu had no choice but to stay.

Song Yi took two steps quickly, and when he saw that Qianning hadn't followed, he turned his head and glared at her: "Brother and sister Zhao, do you want to help with this?" ”

How can you let go of such a great opportunity to be alone. Qian Ning immediately smiled and followed: "The second son has a request, how can I stand by and watch." ”