After a qiē was ready, Jian Ning got into a carriage and headed to the famous Xiangshui Lake in the south of the city.

Xiangshui Lake was formerly known as Perfume Lake, because a large number of peach trees are planted on the lakeside, when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, the whole lake is surrounded by a strong peach blossom fragrance, a breeze blows, and the petals fall one after another, which is even more beautiful.

Later, the reason why "incense" was changed to "Xiang" was because Emperor Taizong of Yuan Chu, that is, the grandfather of the current emperor, once brought his favorite concubine Xiangfei to visit the lake here. Because Concubine Xiang said that "this lake is beautiful but 'incense' is inevitably vulgar", the emperor waved his pen and changed "incense" to "Xiang" for Concubine Xiang.

I think Emperor Taizong must also be a lover, but I don't know how much true love he has for this Hunan concubine.

Thinking about it, I have arrived at the shore of Xiangshui Lake. Jian Ning poked her head out slightly, although it was winter, but because today was the first day of the new year, there were still a few people who came to this lake.

Ruan Zijin was the first to get out of the carriage, and then helped Jian Ning to get out of the carriage slowly.

As soon as he got out of the carriage, a person who looked like a small servant stepped forward and said respectfully to Jian Ning: "But Miss Jane?" ”

Jian Ning was wearing a thick cloak outside, holding a stove in her hand, glanced at the little guy, and nodded with a slight smile.

"Miss Jane, please come here, my princess has been waiting for a long time." Seeing Jian Ning nodding, the little guy immediately made a gesture of invitation and said.

Jian Ning looked forward, and there was a more luxurious pleasure boat parked on the lake, which should be Princess Leling's boat. He nodded to the little fellow, and then stepped along.

After a while, Jian Ning and the others walked to the side of the boat, and with the help of the little guy, they got on the boat smoothly. As soon as he went up, a maid had already stepped forward and saluted Jian Ning. Said respectfully: "Miss Jane, please come with me, the princess is waiting for Miss." ”

Jian Ning still didn't say much. Nodded and followed. Ruan Zijin just took a step. I didn't want to, but I was stopped by another little girl.

The little maid who led the way for Jian Ning immediately opened her mouth to explain: "Miss Jane, don't misunderstand, the princess has no malicious intentions, she just wants to talk to Miss alone." The sister could go to another room on the ship to eat something and then make a fire. ”

Although Jian Ning was a little hesitant when she heard this, she finally nodded at Ruan Zijin. Now this time is indeed the time to eat, and besides, this princess is on the boat with herself, doesn't she just don't want others to listen?

"Okay." Seeing this, Ruan Zijin could only go down with another maid. In broad daylight, the princess can't do anything.

The maid led Jian Ning to a curtain door and stopped. After lifting the curtain for Jian Ning, he made a gesture of invitation, and then stopped going in.

Jian Ning lowered her head slightly and walked inside. The inside is very spacious, and it is really as luxurious as the appearance, because of the use of the stove, the inside is very warm.

Looking at the cabin in addition to the princess, there is only one maid, and I think it should be the princess's personal maid. At Le Ling's suggestion, Feng Zi stepped forward and helped Jian Ning take off the cloak and put it on the shelf on the side.

Jian Ning was not polite, her eyes were always looking at Le Ling. Today, she wore a smoky purple embroidered colored halo brocade placket jacket with a Hunan openwork lily skirt. There is a chic Luanfeng Lingyun bun on his head, and a pinched phoenix image tooth flute is simply inserted in his hair, which is simple but elegant.

plus Xiahou Leling's shallow and refined temperament. Jian Ning had to sigh that she was a peerless beauty!

While Jian Ning was looking at Le Ling, Le Ling was also observing Jian Ning. A white background printed Guangling gown with colorful embroidered auspicious moire pattern skirt makes Jian Ning's already fair complexion even more translucent. The long straight black hair is simply tied into a bun, but the burning blue butterfly through the hosta between the hair is particularly dazzling.

Le Ling kept a faint smile on her face, but she was thinking in her heart that she was worthy of being a woman that the royal brother cared about, and she was really different from those vulgar fans before.

"Miss Jane, please be seated." Le Ling smiled and said to Jian Ning. Then he immediately instructed Feng Zi beside him, "Let's first serve Miss Jian a cup of flower tea with the unique thorn rose flower of my Dongshang Kingdom." ”

"Yes." Feng Zi responded to the voice.

After a few moments, he walked in with tea. Jian Ning picked up the cup and took a sip gently, guessing really well. This prickly rose is the modern rose.

In this era when there is no technology, the climate of Yuanchu really can't cultivate roses. And Dongshang is the only country on the continent where roses grow.

"What does Miss Jane think it tastes like? This prickly rose tea is a great thing for women. It's the favorite of all women in Tosho Country! Xiahou Leling put down the teacup in his hand and said with a light smile.

"Tea is good tea. It's a pity that folk girls don't like to drink tea. Jian Ning smiled slightly, and said without shying away at all.

Le Ling didn't feel a trace of embarrassment when she heard this, she still maintained an elegant movement, picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Fengzi, let's serve."

After serving, Feng Zi also consciously retreated outside, and in a moment, Jian Ning and Xiahou Leling were left in the cabin.

"Since the princess invited me to come, you might as well tell me if you have something." Jian Ning didn't mean to move the chopsticks, looked at Xiahou Leling and said directly.

She is not a woman who likes to guess, and her patience is not very enough, so she doesn't have the leisure to spend here with Xiahou Leling. From just now to now, Jian Ning is already very sure that this princess has something to say to her, otherwise it is impossible for there to be no one around now.

"Hehe, Miss Jian is really straightforward, then the palace will not go around the corner." Xiahou Leling looked at Jian Ning and said with a smile, "Actually, the person who invited you to come today can't be regarded as the main palace, but someone else, and the main palace is just helping." ”

"Help?" Before Jian Ning had time to think about it, she asked who the person was, and saw a person walking out from behind the screen in the cabin.

"You're the man?" Jian Ning looked at Xiahou Yan, who was dressed in a crow-blue clean-faced crane with a smile on his face, appeared behind the screen, and subconsciously pointed at him and asked.

As soon as she asked, Jian Ning felt how idiotic she was asking. Xiahou Leling is the princess of Dongshang Kingdom, except for Xiahou Yan, the prince of Dongshang Kingdom, her royal brother, who can command Xiahou Leling!

"Brother Crown Prince, after waiting for so long, Leling is also hungry. Let's go to dinner first. Xiahou Leling suddenly stood up at this moment, saluted Xiahou Yan, and withdrew with a light smile.

Wait until Xiahou Leling walks out. Xiahou Yan sat directly on the main seat and looked at Jian Ning. Smiled and asked, "Was it a surprise?" ”

"It's a little, but it's not surprising to think about it." Jian Ning asked indifferently, "Tell me, why did you go to such great lengths to see me?" ”

"Why, can I only find you if there is something?" Xiahou Yan seems to be in a good mood today, and he has always had a smile on his face.

"Isn't it possible for the prince to come to me to chat!" Jian Ning directly gave Xiahou Yan a roll of his eyes, as if he was saying that you are an idiot to me?

"Hey, you're right this time. That's what I'm looking for you to talk to. Regarding Jian Ning's white eyes, Xiahou Yan only couldn't see it, but followed Jian Ning's words.

"Prince, are you idle?"

"It's really idle."

Looking at Xiahou Yan's somewhat scoundrel appearance, Jian Ning even wondered if this person was the prince of a country. In my impression, aren't the princes all ruthless and playing with intrigues all day long? How could it be like this?

As if he had seen through what Jian Ning was thinking, Xiahou Yan immediately said with a smile: "This is Yuan Chu, I am a guest, so I am naturally idle." ”

Come to think of it. If it weren't for the fact that Princess Leling was going to be with Yuan Chu after the spring year, those envoys would have gone back at this time. But despite this, Jian Ning still couldn't figure it out. Even if the prince of the Eastern Shang Kingdom is idle, it is impossible for him to come to him!

Spring is such an important festival, no matter which country it is in, it is very important. Is there no feast in the palace today?

"Now, your food garden is gone, and your reputation doesn't seem to be very good, so don't you consider returning to Dongshang Kingdom with me? As long as you want, I will help you open as much as you want. Xiahou Yan said as if chatting, and did not call himself "this hall". He has never given up the idea of taking Jian Ning back to Dongshang Kingdom, and now the opportunity is in front of him. How could he let it go.

In fact, many times, Xiahou Yan wanted Jian Ning to know. He was Feng Yang, who had been by her side before, but thinking of what Jian Ning had said before. The most disgusting thing is that someone deceived her, so until now, Xiahou Yan didn't know whether to let Jian Ning know.

Hearing Xiahou Yan talk about this matter again, Jian Ning didn't directly refuse this time, but asked a little curiously: "I'm curious, don't you have a cook in Dongshang Kingdom?" Why do you have to bring me back? ”

"There is indeed no shortage of imperial chefs in Dongshang Kingdom, but there is a lack of someone who really understands food." Xiahou Yan looked at Jian Ning and said seriously.

"Then wouldn't it be easier for you to go directly to Lingsui to find it." Jian Ning didn't believe this reason at all. If he was really looking for a person with advanced cooking skills, then from the beginning, he should have gone to Lingsui to find it, not to come to this Yuan Chu.

"Whatever the purpose, it's not a bad thing for you, so why should you care?" Xiahou Yan stopped and said directly to Jian Ning.

I noticed Jian Ning before because of her good cooking skills, but later I was more attracted to her person. But Xiahou Yan can't tell Jian Ning like this now. Because in Jian Ning's eyes, except for the time when the God of Food and Ning Xiangzhai were separated, this time could only be regarded as the second time he and Jian Ning met, even if Jian Ning said it, he wouldn't believe it.

"You can't even explain a reason, how can I believe that going to Dongshang Country is not harmful to me!" Jian Ning had a distant smile on her face and continued, "Besides, if I really go to Dongshang with you now, wouldn't I have become a deserter!" ”

"Deserters?" Xiahou Yan obviously couldn't understand what Jian Ning said.

"I lost my father's signboard and lost the food garden, and I still haven't got it back. If you go like this, isn't it an escape, isn't it a deserter? Even if I were to leave one day, I would not leave under such circumstances. Jian Ning said this, raised her head and looked directly into Xiahou Yan's eyes, and said word by word, "If you leave, you must leave at the most glorious time!" (To be continued) R861