Zheng Gui told everyone that there was another guest, but his eyes looked at Ji Xiaotang, as if he was looking forward to Ji Xiaotang's meeting with this new guest.

Although there were guests again, Zheng Gui didn't get up, but just asked Zheng Zi to take people out and take the guests in.

The girls who came today were also treated like this, except for Ji Xiaotang. After all, Ji Xiaotang has the identity of the county lord, and although she rejected Zheng Gui last time in Deyue Tower, Zheng Gui's attitude towards her is still the same, and it seems that she has not given up on persuading Ji Xiaotang.

"Who is this guest, why haven't you heard about it before?" Ji Xiaolian asked Zheng Gui with a smile.

Zheng Gui cocked his orchid finger and took a small sip of fragrant tea, and then slowly answered Ji Xiaolian's question. This new guest turned out to be not in Zheng Gui's invitation.

"At that time, she hadn't entered Beijing yet." This new guest has just arrived in Beijing.

Not only Ji Xiaolian, but all the women present were aroused by their curiosity.

Who will be the one who has just entered Beijing and can be invited by Zheng Gui to be a guest with them? Several girls are thinking about what big people have recently brought their families to Beijing.

But apparently, no one came up with a clue.

Zheng Gui's gaze swirled on the faces of the women, especially on Ji Xiaotang's face for the longest time. Everyone was very curious, and Ji Xiaotang also showed a curious look, but it was faint.

This curiosity seems to be just for the sake of following the crowd, and she doesn't really want to know who is coming.

"Although the county lord is young, he is the most self-controlled. Could it be that the county lord guessed the identity of the new guest? Zheng Gui asked Ji Xiaotang with a smile.

She asked. The eyes of everyone in the room turned to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang smiled and shook his head.

"How would I know. Just I guess the guests will be coming in soon. Why do you have to guess about this? "As soon as the guest enters the door, everyone will naturally know her identity.

"What the county lord said is extremely true." Zheng Gui smiled, and everyone nodded in agreement.

As he was talking, he heard the sound of footsteps at the door, and it was Zheng Zi who came back with someone.

The little girl lifted the curtain, Zheng Zi stepped into the door first, and a beautiful woman in a beautiful dress followed Zheng Zi into the door.

Everyone's gaze. They all looked behind Zheng Zi involuntarily.

Ji Xiaotang's gaze also followed, because Zheng Zi was in front of her, in her perspective. I can only see one side of the beauty, and I feel that she is of medium stature and not very old.

Zheng Zi walked up to Zheng Gui, and then he let go of his body, revealing the beauty behind him.

Then the beauty bowed down to Zheng Gui.

Ji Xiaotang also saw the beauty's appearance clearly.

Although the outfit is very different from usual. The eyebrows and eyes are also carefully delineated. But Ji Xiaotang will not admit his mistake.

came, it was the bride Gu Xue'er who disappeared a few days ago!

"Ahh Ji Xiaolian also saw the appearance of the person who came, let out an exclamation, and stood up from the chair.

Everyone looked at Ji Xiaolian, and even Zheng Gui also turned their eyes.

"Sister Xiaolian, what's wrong?" Zheng Gui asked with a smile, his eyes looked at Ji Xiaolian's face, and he seemed to have an understanding, "Could it be that Sister Xiaolian recognizes our new guest?" ”

"I, I'm ......" Ji Xiaolian's gaze swirled back and forth between Zheng Gui, Ji Xiaotang and the new beauty. I don't know what she thinks, so she said to Ji Xiaotang. "Xiaotang, look at it, this, this is not Gu Xue'er!"

"Gu Xue'er!" Someone repeated these three words, and there was a distinct gasping sound in the room.

Gu Xue'er's matter, the Ji family did not make a noise, but they couldn't hide it from these deaf and clear-sighted nobles in Beijing.

"Gu Xue'er?!" Zheng Gui squinted slightly, and the smile on his face became stronger, "Sister Xiaotang, you said that our guest is your cousin, Gu Xue'er?" ”

It was clearly what Ji Xiaolian said, and I don't know if Zheng Gui did it on purpose, but it was said that Ji Xiaotang said it.

Moreover, Ji Xiaolian was not sure, the person who came was Gu Xueer.

Everyone looked at Ji Xiaotang again, especially Zheng Gui's gaze, which was a little sharp in Yingying's smile, as if she wanted to penetrate Ji Xiaotang's indifferent appearance and see what she was thinking.

Ji Xiaotang felt everyone's gaze, and Gu Xue'er's appearance here also surprised her. But the more this happened, the less she could show it.

Therefore, what everyone saw was still the faint Ji Xiaotang.

The princess laughed. Ji Xiaotang said lightly, "That's an unfortunate person who is already dead." It is no longer appropriate to mention it on this occasion, let alone recognize the guest as her. ”

"If you can be invited here by the princess, it is even more inappropriate to come with a noble status. The eldest sister was wrong for a while, and it was rude, so she asked the princess and this ......"

Ji Xiaotang stood up, meaning to apologize to Zheng Gui and the new guests on behalf of Ji Xiaolian, but in fact, he wanted to further see the expression on Gu Xue'er's face.

Just now, when Ji Xiaolian called out Gu Xue'er's name, Ji Xiaotang's eyes were fixed on the newcomer's face.

Gu Xue'er is not good at hiding her emotions, Ji Xiaotang believes that she must be able to see the flaws, and finally determine whether the person in front of her is the real Gu Xue'er, or a person who looks very similar to Gu Xue'er.

However, the new guest turned his face away at that time, avoiding Ji Xiaotang's gaze.

She avoided Ji Xiaotang, and Ji Xiaotang wanted to step forward.

And Ji Xiaotang's words also made Zheng Gui have to introduce the identity of the person who came.

"This is Miss Zhang Lirong, the youngest daughter of the Xuanfu Commander and Master Zhang, Miss Zhang, who entered Beijing this time, made a special trip to the palace to choose a female official." Zheng Gui briefly introduced the identity of the visitor.

In March, girls from all over the country who were candidates for female officials entered Beijing one after another. The palace specially prepared a residence for these girls, but many girls did not live in it, but lived in the homes of relatives and friends.

Living in the homes of relatives and friends is naturally more comfortable and convenient, and there is also an extra care. Of course, this care does not only refer to the food, clothing, housing and transportation before they are selected.

Zheng Gui only briefly introduced Zhang Lirong's identity, and asked why Zhang Lirong was invited to be a guest. But he didn't say a word.

Nowadays, there are many girls in Beijing, and Zhang Lirong is only a conductor and a daughter, but it is difficult for her to become a guest in King Su's Mansion.

Everyone in the room had doubts in their hearts. But he only looked Zhang Lirong up and down, and it was not easy to ask in person.

"Big sister Fang Cai is rude, please don't be surprised by the princess and Miss Zhang." Ji Xiaotang finished Fang Cai's words and looked at Zheng Gui and Zhang Lirong.

In this case, Zhang Lirong can no longer avoid her, nor can she not talk to her.

Just look at Zhang Lirong's expression and listen to her again. Ji Xiaotang will be able to confirm her identity.

"Unguarded." Zheng Gui smiled.

Ji Xiaotang only looked at Zhang Lirong, "It seems that Miss Zhang is surprised." ”

"Miss Zhang wouldn't want to come. It's just ......" Zheng Gui spoke for Zhang Lirong and said this. also smiled lightly, "It's a pity that Miss Zhang can't tell the county lord in person at this time." ”

Zhang Lirong finally turned her head at this time and bowed her knees to Ji Xiaotang, the expression on her face was a little tense. He didn't speak.

Everyone noticed it at this time. Zhang Lirong came in the door, even when she was saluting Zheng Gui, she didn't make a sound.

"Poor girl, as soon as Miss Zhang entered the capital, she was not accustomed to the water and soil, and she was slightly infected with some wind and cold...... Zheng Gui told Ji Xiaotang that Zhang Lirong hurt her throat because of the water and soil and the wind and cold. I couldn't speak for a while.

It's a coincidence, and it's very convenient.

Zhang Lirong couldn't speak. Ji Xiaotang didn't want to ask anything, so he watched Zhang Lirong sit on the chair on the side, but she was sitting upright, without looking up, and there was no expression on her face.

"It turned out that it wasn't Gu Xue'er, there were people in the world who looked like Gu Xue'er, they were exactly the same!" Ji Xiaolian said again.

Ji Xiaolian didn't wait to see Gu Xue'er, and she usually didn't bother to mention it, but today she mentioned Gu Xue'er three times and twice, and Ji Xiaotang glanced at Ji Xiaolian.

Ji Xiaolian didn't know, and asked Ji Xiaotang if she also thought that Zhang Lirong looked the same as Gu Xue'er.

"In my opinion, it's very different. The eldest sister is not familiar with both of her, so it is understandable to admit her mistakes. Ji Xiaotang said lightly, but he accentuated the four words "forgivable".

Ji Xiaolian realized something, and secretly excites Lingling to shiver, but she never mentions Gu Xue'er again.

She didn't mention Gu Xue'er, but the curiosity of everyone in the room about Zhang Lirong did not diminish in the slightest, so they tentatively inquired slightly.

Zheng Gui was telling the little girl about things, and it was Zheng Zi who answered everyone's questions.

"The third sister's nurse's hometown is in Xuanfu, Miss Zhang came to Beijing, and Master Zhang sent someone to escort Miss Zhang into Beijing, but unfortunately Miss Zhang was infected. They didn't know each other well, so they begged for the door of the third sister's nurse. Zheng Zi told everyone that Zheng Gui took Zhang Lirong into the palace because of the nurse, not only let people take care of Zhang Lirong, but also invited a famous doctor to treat Zhang Lirong.

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that if it weren't for the favor of Zheng Gui's mother, how could Zhang Lirong become a guest in King Su's Mansion!

Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but smile secretly.

The nurse's favor, but that's it! However, this excuse could not be more clever, not only explaining Zhang Lirong's appearance, but also not letting Zheng Gui and the palace have too much to do with it.

Their relationship with Zhang Lirong is far and near.

Zhang Lirong couldn't speak, sat in the room for a while, and then got up to say goodbye. Zheng Gui's words, Zhang Lirong's body is not very good, and she still needs to rest a lot, so as not to delay the entry into the palace.

Zhang Lirong stepped out of the door, but turned her head again and glanced at Ji Xiaotang.

The look at that glance was all too familiar to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang watched Zhang Lirong leave, retracted his gaze, and found that Zheng Gui was looking at her with a smile.

Ji Xiaotang also smiled.

Things are getting more and more interesting.

For example, in chess, if the opponent's level is too different, although it is easy to win, it is not enough to enjoy it. Only when you meet your opponent and win the opponent can you call it hearty.

Ji Xiaotang was a little looking forward to it.

After that, everyone stopped mentioning Zhang Lirong, even if they had the heart to enter the palace, they didn't really regard Zhang Lirong as an opponent. Zhang Lirong's appearance and qualifications are there, even if they have Su Wangfu and Zheng Gui as backers, they are not their opponents.

Moreover, Zheng Gui left Zhang Lirong in King Su's Mansion, perhaps with the intention of asking King Su to accept Zhang Lirong?

One conductor is the same as the knowledge. In the eyes of these noble ladies who were born and grew up in the capital, it is nothing, but they are also feudal officials, and they are definitely a help to King Su.

Sit for a while. Under the leadership of Zheng Gui, everyone walked out of the warm pavilion and toured around the garden of the palace.

In the middle of March, although the spring flowers have not yet bloomed, the weather has also warmed up, the pond in the garden is flooded, there are pairs of mandarin ducks roosting, and the weeping willows on the shore have also been dyed green. At a glance, it is quite relaxing.

Zheng Gui deliberately took everyone to see the flower garden again.

There are conservatories in the palace, and the flowers bloom all year round. And this conservatory. It is Zheng Gui's proud work, which is endless, and the pride is overflowing.

The conservatory was built according to Zheng Gui's requirements after Zheng Gui married into the Su Wangfu.

"The prince also loves this place the most...... Zheng Gui said with a smile.

It's going to work. Several of the girls had already dispersed. Zheng Zi led Yang Pianpian and the others to the other end of the greenhouse, but Zheng Gui took Ji Xiaotang's hand and asked Ji Xiaotang to look at the orchids.

There are a few pots of orchids, which are blooming just right.

"It was planted by the prince himself, and the prince's favorite is orchids. This orchid is delicate and not easy to bloom, and the prince does not worry about the craftsmen taking care of it, and always takes care of it himself. That's me. The prince is not very relieved. …… The prince is the most caring and patient man I have ever met. Zheng Gui's smile was very sweet.

Listen to Zheng Gui repeatedly mention Qin Lin. Ji Xiaotang had a faint bad premonition in his heart.

"I don't know flowers, but I know that this orchid is delicate. The prince is so tight, in case we see how bad it is. Ji Xiaotang smiled and said, meaning to go elsewhere with Zheng Gui.

"Although the flowers are delicate, where can they compare to people!" With Qing Yue's male voice, a man wearing a jade crown and a jade face walked over from behind the flower stand not far away.

Ji Xiaotang had never seen Qin Lin, the king of Su, but when he saw that the person who came was handsome and so comfortable in front of Zheng Gui, he knew that it must be Qin Lin.

Ji Xiaotang took two steps back slightly and curtsied.

Qin Lin raised his hand and helped Ji Xiaotang falsely.

"The county lord, please. Xiao Wang came abruptly, and asked the county lord to forgive me. Qin Lin's attitude was polite, even if Ji Xiaotang was wary of him, he couldn't feel evil.

"It's not that the prince is abrupt, it's me who came abruptly, and I abruptly came to the prince's orchid." Ji Xiaotang got up and said.

Qin Lin's eyes lit up, and the smile on his face became brighter and brighter. He looked at Ji Xiaotang's gaze very attentively.

"Although the orchid is good, in front of the county lord, it is the flower that is abrupt."

This sentence made Ji Xiaotang a little unable to answer. Ji Xiaotang's face remained unchanged, and he peeked at Zheng Gui.

Zheng Gui was still smiling, but I don't know if it was because Ji Xiaotang was too careful, Zheng Gui's smile seemed to be slightly stiff at the moment.

Even if you have discussed it in advance, you will still feel uncomfortable watching and listening to it with your own eyes and ears like this.

This is the woman who married into the royal family, and this is still in the palace, not in the deep palace.

"Lord Wang, I don't dare to be like this. The prince is talking to the princess, and the big sisters are calling me. Ji Xiaotang was unwilling to stay in front of Qin Lin for a long time, and was about to retreat as he spoke.

"Where is there anyone to call you, I will take care of you, are they still not at ease." Zheng Gui stopped Ji Xiaotang, "Sister Xiaotang, I know that you are the smartest woman. However, in front of the prince and me, you don't have to shy away from it. ”

Ji Xiaotang is the county lord, although he is not of royal blood, he is also a royal person.

"Exactly." Qin Lin nodded, "Xiao Wang has long heard of Xiaotang's name and deeds, and I just hope that I will not have a chance to see it." Sister Xiaotang should not reject people thousands of miles away from the world, then it is not the true nature of Sister Xiaotang. ”

Qin Lin spoke like this, but it was somewhat similar to Qin Zhen's tone.

It's supposed to be brothers, isn't it?

The two of them talked like this, and Ji Xiaotang couldn't insist on leaving, so he could only stay.

Qin Lin told Ji Xiaotang about his orchids, obviously he had just seen them, and Ji Xiaotang was also quite interested in these orchids.

"Orchid, also known as the gentleman's orchid......"

Ji Xiaotang listened to Qin Lin speak, and only then did he have the opportunity to look at Qin Lin carefully.

Qin Lin's figure is similar to Qin Zhen's, if you just look at the back, these two people are almost indistinguishable from each other, but if you look closely, the figures of the two are still slightly different.

Qin Lin was thinner, while Qin Zhen was more robust.

The faces of the two are also very similar, and their facial features look different, but if you look closely at the eyebrows and eyes, it is easy to see the blood relationship between the two.

If the biggest difference between the two is temperament.

Qin Zhen can also be said to be gentle and elegant, but compared to Qin Lin, he is a little tougher. Qin Lin is a person who can really match the words of a humble son, who is as gentle as jade.

With similar eyebrows and eyes, Qin Zhen was more wanton, while Qin Lin was more melancholy.

Yes, even if this Su Wang Ye is talking and laughing, there is always a faint depression between his eyebrows.

It can be said that King Su Qin Lin's whole body is shrouded in this faint melancholy.

Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but think of Qin Lin's biological mother, the imperial concubine who died early in Qin Lin's childhood.

“…… Therefore, Xiao Wang's favorite is orchids. This is also the mother's favorite flower. In the past, in the palace, my father had a whole orchid garden, but after the water left, there were no orchids in the palace. Xiao Wang's house has only planted these plants in recent years. ”

"Only the prince can cultivate such flowers." Ji Xiaotang said slowly.

She said she didn't understand flowers, but she did. For example, she recognized that Qin Lin's orchids were extremely rare and precious varieties in the world, and they were the masters of orchids, and it was already a great thing to be able to collect one at home.

Even if it is a royal mansion, it is not an easy task to collect all the orchid seeds that have been recorded in writing so far in the world.

This kind of thing not only shows that Qin Lin really loves orchids, but it also represents another thing.

The strength of the Su Wangfu.

Qin Lin and Zheng Gui specially took her to see the orchid, it should not only be arranged for her to meet Qin Lin.

Ji Xiaotang still remembers that the second master Ji met with Qin Lin, and after that, the second master Ji once carefully told Ji Xiaotang about the conversation between the two. In their conversation, they talked about orchids.

Second Master Ji knows orchids very well, and Ji Xiaotang has the true inheritance of Second Master Ji. (To be continued......)