The back not far away looks very familiar at first glance.

"The prince hasn't come back yet?" Lu Qingrong stood in front of the door of the study, not squinting.

"Mrs. Hui, not yet." Mo Nan responded in a proper manner.

Lu Qingrong turned sideways slightly and asked casually, "Who is that?" ”

"It's Jiang Gongzi." Mo Nan reacted quickly, "The last time I helped Lord Sun deliver the letter, it was this Jiang Gongzi, the eldest son of Master Jiang Shenzhi, the compiler of the "Jingxi Canon". ”

Sure enough, it was Jiang Ling.

At this time, he was dressed in a tooth-colored shirt, standing under a willow tree not far from his study.

In March, compared with the warm spring in early spring, the hanging branches and leaves on the trees add a bit of green. Looking at the wicker swaying in the wind, swaying lightly, like thread and silk, Lu Qingrong suddenly felt that the posture seemed to be somewhat similar to the person next to the tree.

Lu Qingrong nodded slightly at Mo Nan, and led the green bamboo towards the tree.

"The prince is not in Yuyuan, Xu went to the Zhenbei General's Mansion." Lu Qingrong stood behind him and said softly.

Jiang Ling turned around slowly, unhurried: "I know." ”

Lu Qingrong was only stunned for a moment, and did not ask him if he had come to the Yu Courtyard to find out, but stood there quietly and listened to what he said.

But he didn't want to, Jiang Ling didn't say anything again for a long time.

Fortunately, Lu Zhu was standing not far behind her, and the silence at this time did not make Lu Qingrong feel uncomfortable.

"I'm here from the Zhenbei General's Mansion." Jiang Ling still opened his mouth first, "Jiang Qianhu's leg injury has improved a lot, and he can let the little guy walk on the ground." ”

"You and Jiang Meng are very familiar?" Lu Qingrong remembered that two months ago, it was Sun Yiming and Jiang Ling who sent their seriously injured cousin Jiang Meng back to the capital from Mobei.

"When Master Sun and I first arrived in Mobei, we went to Jiang Qianhu with a letter from General Zhenbei." Jiang Ling recalled: "He really helped us a lot. Most of the officers and soldiers in Mobei were playing official in front of Lord Sun, and they looked secretive, if it weren't for Jiang Qianhu, Lord Sun's errand would probably take a few more efforts. ”

Lu Qingrong listened to him and thought for a moment.

Originally, she just wanted to come over and say a few words to Jiang Ling before leaving, but because she heard Jiang Ling mention Mobei, she touched the worry that had been lingering in her heart for many days.

"Master Sun went to Mobei, what kind of errand did he have?" Lu Qingrong finally asked the question in her heart, she had asked Jiang Xuan in the past, but she always felt that his answer was a little vague.

"Survey Defense." Jiang Ling said bluntly, "The emperor personally arranged it, and I think it was at that time that I became worried about the Fanmeng people." "The war in Mobei has started, and Jiang Ling feels that there is no need to cover it up.

Whenever these words came out of other people's mouths, Lu Qingrong would be a little shocked.

"And what are the results of the survey?" Lu Qingrong didn't ask knowingly, but really cared.

"When we went, it was actually a little late. The people of Mobei have been repeatedly plundered by the Fanmeng people, and the situation has become more and more intense. Master Sun immediately wrote a secret fold and reported it truthfully to the emperor, but he was still a step too slow. Jiang Ling's voice was rarely so lost, "When Jiang Qianhu was injured, I was at the scene. At that time, a large group of Fanmeng cavalry came to raid with great momentum, and the attack was fierce, and the number of people stood overwhelming, and the defenders of Daqi did not have the slightest power to fight back. The reason why a few of us were able to withdraw was because the Fanmeng people wanted to stay alive and disturb the morale of the front-line soldiers......"

Listening to Jiang Ling talk about the dire situation of the people in Mobei, as well as the vicious and brutal attacks of the Fanmeng cavalry, Lu Qingrong's mood became more and more depressed.

She had no time to think about what kind of virtue and ability Sun Yiming had, and let the emperor personally arrange for him to take on this important task.

At this time, she had only one doubt. Since the emperor had a premonition of the war in Mobei, why was his reaction so slow? Regardless of whether Sun Yiming's secret fold was too late, even after the Fanmeng people had already invaded and the war had ignited for a long time, the Great Qi Inner Court still looked particularly flustered. Even the reinforcements led by General Xu Yi were almost wiped out, which shows that they were really unprepared.

"General Xu's business...... You've heard that, right? Lu Qingrong asked tentatively.

Jiang Ling nodded. It is no secret that General Xu Yi cut himself on the battlefield.

"General Xu's death is really a bit aggrieved......" Jiang Ling didn't say any more. He also knew in his heart that if General Xu came back alive, he was afraid that it would bring ruin to the entire Xu family.

"You often go to the Zhenbei General's Mansion these days?" Lu Qingrong suddenly asked, "Have you heard any news, such as who will be sent to fight against the Fanmeng people next?" ”

This is what she is most concerned about these days.

Although she understood that with Jiang Ling's identity, it was unlikely that she would know too much of the inside story, but she had been hanging in her heart about this matter and was unwilling to let go of any opportunity.

When Jiang Ling heard this, he became hesitant.

In Lu Qingrong's impression, he had never seen him hesitate like now.

"This ...... I don't know. Jiang Ling said slowly, "I think the emperor hasn't decided yet." If there is a will, it is impossible for your house to go without news. ”

Before the words fell, Jiang Ling suddenly lost his words, and hurriedly explained: "I mean, there will definitely be news from the Zhenbei General's Mansion......"

This additional sentence especially seems to have some intention to cover up.

Lu Qingrong felt it, but he didn't want to continue to ask. She knows Jiang Ling's character, and if there is really a conclusion, he will not deliberately hide it.

On the contrary, Jiang Ling was a little worried, for fear that Lu Qingrong would get to the bottom of it, so he hurriedly took out an envelope from his sleeve.

His movements are deliberately made very large, which seems a bit exaggerated.

Lu Qingrong glanced at the envelope in his hand, only to feel that it seemed to have some weight, and suddenly he inevitably had a headache.

Jiang Ling sent her a letter, not once or twice, could it be that this time she sent it to Yuyuan in person?

Jiang Ling seemed to see through his thoughts, and when he saw that she had finally diverted his attention, he said unhurriedly: "This is what Yun Peirang brought to you." ”

Hearing this, Lu Qingrong took the letter suspiciously, only to see that the words on the envelope were really from Jiang Yunpei.

However, when she took the envelope, she immediately felt that there was something inside, not a letter paper, but an object.

Looking up at Jiang Ling with an inquiring gaze, but did not receive any response, Lu Qingrong opened the envelope by himself.

It turned out that there was a Hetian jade threaded safety buckle inside, with a red braided rope, the jade was crystal clear, round and flawless, and warm.

"What is this?" Lu Qingrong didn't know what he meant.

"Yu Pei said, your birthday is coming soon, I'm afraid I won't be able to meet at that time, so I sent it." Jiang Ling said softly.

He was half-truthful. Jiang Yunpei and Lu Qingrong have correspondence from time to time, both of which are sent by the family, and this time was no exception, but he took the initiative to ask for it.

Lu Qingrong didn't expose him, but just carefully looked at the jade pendant in his hand. Seeing that the plum blossom knot on it was just woven by Jiang Yunpei in the past, each petal is particularly delicate and small, so I was relieved.

"Thank you, Sister Jiang, for me." Lu Qingrong said sincerely.

"Hmm." Jiang Ling nodded, "It's me, I don't have anything to prepare, I can only say the last birthday Ji Le in advance!" ”

While putting away the jade pendant, Lu Qingrong's gaze inadvertently drifted past the door of the study, only to see that Mo Nan's figure had long disappeared at this time.

Suddenly remembered Jiang Xuan, for some reason, she didn't want to continue the topic of her birthday with Jiang Ling.

"It's been two months since you returned to Beijing, have you ever gone to study with my eldest brother to Mr. Chu?" Lu Qingrong asked casually.

"I've been there three or five times." A wry smile flashed on Jiang Ling's face, and then he responded: "Now not only your eldest brother and Yin Zihao, but also your younger brother Brother Xu'er is also with him, and Mr. Chu allows him to listen on the sidelines." ”

"I've heard my mother mention this, and Brother Xu is very interested in reading and reading." Lu Qingrong thought of his younger brother who had a smile on his face all the time, and his expression finally softened, "It's just that Brother Xu is only six years old, will it be too early to follow Mr. Chu?" And Mr. Chu actually agreed! I thought I wanted to go to the audit, but he was kicked out with a black face in the name of not teaching women! ”

Speaking of this, Lu Qingrong already had a slight smile on his face.

Seeing this, Jiang Ling also came to his senses.

"Brother Xu is a boy after all, so naturally he is not among Mr. Chu's people." Jiang Ling chuckled, "He is indeed clever, although he is young, he is extremely smart, which is why he is favored by Mr. Chu." I can't help but wonder if I had as much clarity in his mind when I was his age these days......"

If I remember correctly, it was the first time for Lu Qingrong to see Jiang Ling so modest since he was a child, so he inevitably looked at him twice.

Jiang Ling turned a blind eye to Lu Qingrong's teasing eyes, and continued: "Moreover, this time and that time ......" He paused for a moment before continuing a little mysteriously: "There is another thing, presumably your mother and eldest brother have never mentioned it to you. Mr. Chu is about to get married, and the so-called happy events are always different from the past! ”

"Mr. Chu hasn't gotten married yet?" Lu Qingrong couldn't hide his surprise.

I remembered that when I first met Mr. Chu a few years ago, although he looked extremely young with a fairy style, he was still a person of the previous generation, and no one could have imagined that he had never been married!

Jiang Ling didn't explain much, but continued, "If it weren't for the fact that the prince is still in mourning, it is estimated that the marriage would have been completed long ago. I heard that this lady is much younger than Mr. Chu......"

After being surprised, Lu Qingrong felt that this was normal. After all, that Mr. Chu has always had an elusive feeling, whether it is with Jiang Xuan, or with the head of the cabinet, Lord Ji, or even with the current emperor and prince, there is some kind of indescribable relationship.

And this kind of gossip news, Lu Qingrong didn't hear much about it when she was in women's school. It's just that the person in front of him has become Jiang Ling, which seems a little incompatible with his careless and drifting state in the past.

It was precisely because of this strong contrast that Lu Qingrong couldn't help laughing.

Even Lu Zhu, who had been standing behind her, was relieved to see that Lu Qingrong finally had a smile.

However, at this time, Qiu Jinting couldn't laugh no matter what.

Today, since she came out of Qinyi Courtyard, there has been nothing that has made her happy.

First of all, Lu Qingrong completely ignored her overtures, and directly prevaricated her statement that she wanted to go to Yuyuan to visit the door.

However, what made her most angry was Jiang Ke's attitude today.

It's just that she is in the same place with Tang Shan on weekdays, but she is out of sight and out of mind. Now that the two of them are up under her nose, you and I are up, and I can't help but be very embarrassed.

When she first came out of Qinyi Hospital, Qiu Jinting took out the excuse that Imperial Doctor Zou asked her to move more, insisted on refusing to take the car, and wanted to walk back to Fengyuan. At that time, Jiang Ke was about to take Tang Shan to board the green silk cart without saying a word, but Tang Shan whispered beside him for a while, and he didn't know what to say, so Jiang Ke changed his mind, sent the car away, and walked with them.

In this way, it made Qiu Jinting's heart a little more uncomfortable than Jiang Ke just leaving.

Therefore, along the way, Qiu Jinting relied on being pregnant, and walked very slowly. Originally, Fengyuan was closer to Qinyi Courtyard, but Lu Qingrong had already returned to Yuyuan for a long time, and Qiu Jinting and the others hadn't even seen the shadow of Fengyuan.

On the way, Jiang Ke planned to leave on his own despite Qiu Jinting several times, but he compromised under Tang Shan's delicate attitude.

This made Qiu Jinting even more popular every time. If it weren't for He Qingwan and Xiangqiao supporting her left and right, with her temper, I'm afraid it would be possible to slap Tang Shan a few times directly.

The first two walked all the way back to Yuyuan in this way.

Not long after entering the courtyard gate, when Tang Shan seemed to inadvertently turn her head, smiling, and casting an indescribable glance at her, Qiu Jinting, who had endured all the way, finally broke through.

I saw Qiu Jinting first shake off Xiangqiao and He Qingwan on his side, turned around and brushed his sleeves away.

He Qingwan and Xiangqiao were startled at first, and when they saw that she didn't go towards the two people in front of them, they breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly turned around and chased after them.

Seeing this, Tang Shan tried her best to hide the deeper smile in her heart, and looked at Jiang Ke with an aggrieved expression. After all, she has been with Jiang Ke for a short time, and she is still a little unsure of his temper, so it is always better to be safe at this time.

Jiang Ke didn't care at all, and it wasn't until Qiu Jinting and the three of them had already walked far away that they turned around, flashed a contemptuous smile, and led Tang Shan straight away.

Qiu Jinting felt depressed and dizzy when he walked. I walked out of the Feng Courtyard in a fit of anger just now, and now I have to turn around in the Hou Mansion.

He Qingwan and Xiangqiao followed behind, knowing that her anger had not subsided, and they also knew that it was better to mention the situation just now, so no one opened their mouths to persuade them, but just followed silently.

And the thoughts in Qiu Jinting's heart never stopped for half a moment.

She's trying to persuade herself.

Born in the princess's mansion, she has been walking in the palace since she was a child, no matter how dusty she is on weekdays, she is like a mirror in her heart for this kind of common drama in the inner house.

As the excitement just now gradually faded, Qiu Jinting's sanity was regained, and his hands unconsciously protected his lower abdomen.

The most difficult level has passed, and there is no reason to lose in front of that concubine's wife! Thinking about it, after her child is born, Jiang Ke's freshness towards Tang Shan should be over, and when the time comes, the affection will no longer be there, and she will not let herself knead it round and flat. Don't mention the tricks on the side, her identity alone is enough to crush her several times!

Qiu Jinting was immersed in his imagination, and the more he thought about it, the more relieved he became.

At this time, she didn't realize that the so-called "the most difficult hurdle has passed" was just her own wishful thinking......

When she retracted her thoughts, she realized that she had unknowingly walked to the door of the elm courtyard.

Without thinking about why he came here, Qiu Jinting directly ignored Xiangqiao's eyes that he wanted to stop, and walked directly into the two of them.

The mother-in-law guarding the door saw that it was the county lord of Kangning, and she didn't dare to stop it.

Seeing Xiangqiao's frightened and frightened eyes just now, He Qingwan was originally a little apprehensive, but at this time, he walked in with Qiu Jinting generously, and immediately relaxed a lot, and couldn't help but look left and right.

Since she came to the Hou Mansion, she has been thinking about how to enter the Yu Courtyard, but she has been repeatedly rejected by Lu Qingrong, seeing the days passing day by day, she can't help but start to worry, if she waits for Qiu Jinting's child to be born, I am afraid that even if she still wants to stay in the Hou Mansion, she will not be able to.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Jinting lost his temper this time, and inadvertently brought her in.

In fact, Qiu Jinting's move was not unintentional.

After entering the Yu Courtyard, Qiu Jinting did not plan to go inside to find Lu Qingrong, but sat down on a stone bench not far from the courtyard gate.

After sitting firmly, seeing that the stone bench was just blocked by a half-human-high boxwood shrub, covering the sight of people coming and going in the courtyard, Qiu Jinting smiled.

"Suddenly a little tired, let Xiangqiao sit here with me for a while, you can go around by yourself!" Qiu Jinting said it very casually, but it was not appropriate.

No matter how willing He Qingwan was in his heart, he didn't want to show it too obviously at this time, so he only twisted and said: "How can this work!" I came to the Hou Mansion to accompany the second grandmother, and there is no reason to go around by myself at this time. ”

"Just say hello to my sister-in-law!" Qiu Jinting smiled unabated, "And it's not a problem for your sisters to be so stiff all the time!" Since you came to the house to help me survive the calamity, and my mother also said that you are my benefactor, I naturally have to repay one or two! ”

Knowing that Qiu Jinting was saying something, He Qingwan was worried that there was no such shop in this village, so he only hesitated for a moment and responded.

He Qingwan turned around the boxwood bushes and walked towards the depths of the elm courtyard.

When she walked away, Xiangqiao finally couldn't help but ask: "Second grandmother, why are you so troubled, Mrs. Shizi is clearly unwilling to have anything to do with Miss Biao, let's act like this, if Mrs. Shizi is annoyed, wouldn't it be ......?"

Seeing Qiu Jinting's sharp eyes, Xiangqiao's voice became smaller and smaller.

"You know what!" Qiu Jinting wasn't really angry, "Could it be that you think I really want their sisters to be harmonious?" ”

The fragrance is unknown.

Qiu Jinting was surprisingly patient: "These days, our Fengyuan has seen all the jokes because of the matter of his wife, so we are not allowed to come to see the excitement?" ”

"This ...... Where does the excitement come from? Xiangqiao was still puzzled.

"It's because it's not there yet, we have to help them have a lively first, so we can come and see it!"

When Xiang Qiao heard this, she became flustered, and looked left and right for a long time, for fear that Qiu Jinting's words would be listened to by others......

At this time, under the willow tree in front of the study of Yuyuan, Lu Qingrong had already said goodbye to Jiang Ling and returned to the inner courtyard.

Today's Jiang Ling has always been full of eccentricity. Except for helping Jiang Yunpei deliver letters, which is barely a name, the others are all east and west, and it seems that they are just chatting with themselves to relieve their boredom. If someone else were changed, Lu Qingrong would not feel strange at all, but Jiang Ling has always been free and easy, and he has never been so obedient to others, but today he talked a lot of gossip......

Gu Zi shook his head slightly, Lu Qingrong simply stopped figuring out his intentions, his steps became faster, and he went back to the inner courtyard.

Jiang Ling stood alone under the tree for a while, saw Lu Qingrong walking without a figure, and after a while, he left gloomily.

Only two steps were taken, and a woman was seen.

The woman was dressed in a moon-white embroidered lilac placket, a pale cyan skirt, and her hair and ears were adorned with plain and almost colorless jade, which looked very beautiful at first glance. If it weren't for the flickering of her eyes, Jiang Ling almost felt that this person was a little similar to Lu Qingrong.

Instinctively flashing back, Jiang Ling retreated behind the tree, and his vision was immediately blocked.

It's not that he deliberately wants to hide, it's just that seeing this person's outfit, he is definitely not a person in the house, maybe he is a female relative or a female guest in the Hou Mansion, or it is better to avoid suspicion.

He Qingwan didn't notice the figure flashing by the tree, and still kept looking around.

Jiang Ling, who retreated behind the tree, couldn't help but feel a little strange, after waiting for a long time, he didn't see her walking over, and was about to look over, when he suddenly heard the voice of the woman not far away.

"Lord Shizi!" He Qingwan was overjoyed, she didn't expect that she would be able to meet the prince "by chance" when she came to Yuyuan for the first time.

"Why are you here?" Jiang Xuan had already seen her, and he didn't want to pay attention to her, but at this time, his brows were even tighter, and his words were very blunt.

He Qingwan was slightly stunned, and immediately restored her usual gentle face: "I originally followed the second grandmother to find Mrs. Shizi......"

"What about the second grandmother?" Jiang Xuan immediately interrupted her, and she didn't need to look to know that Qiu Jinting was not nearby at all.

"The second grandmother is suddenly tired and is resting......" He Qingwan was extremely nervous when she saw Jiang Xuanyan's appearance.

"Then you are not by your side, how did you come to the study by yourself?" There were no waves in Jiang Xuan's voice.

He Qingwan couldn't figure out what Jiang Xuan's feelings were, so she simply made a desperate bet, and didn't answer his question directly, and directly pretended to be pitiful.

"In recent years, my sister and I have lived in the capital and studied at the same women's school, but my sister has misunderstood me and has always been reluctant to talk to me...... Every time I think about it, I always feel very sad in my heart. I also hope that Shizi will remember the love with my sister, and can help me get back together with my sister, which can be regarded as relieving my sister's heart. No matter how bad it is, let me know what the misunderstanding is, or if I did something wrong to annoy my sister, I can admit my mistake and repent......"

In the end, He Qingwan was already choked up and wanted to cry.

"Who's your sister?" Jiang Xuan listened to her quietly, and then opened his mouth expressionlessly.

When He Qingwan heard this, he instantly stood on the spot.

She never expected that she had tried her best to solve the problem, but she only got Jiang Xuan's salty and indifferent words.

Before she could come to her senses, Jiang Xuan no longer planned to continue to entangle with her, and turned around to walk towards the study.

Xu didn't have time to think about it, Xu didn't want to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, He Qingwan suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Jiang Xuan's sleeve. R1152