In a tense environment, it seems that even a needle can be heard clearly when it falls to the ground.

After serving fragrant tea, Zhao Yan casually ordered the maids beside him.

"Silver Frost, take the three sets of jewelry that my father gave me."

The maid Yinshuang responded with a crisp and sweet response, which suddenly made Huo Xiaoyu, who was biting the edge of the porcelain cup, tremble, and stopped it with panic.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must not, the things given by the emperor are too valuable, and the little woman is really difficult to bear. Just borrow a bronze mirror and coil your hair, this sister, can you guide me? ”

Huo Xiaoyu rushed to the doctor, and pinned her hopes for reversing the embarrassing situation on the maid Yinshuang, which was obviously too naïve. The prince didn't say anything, and being a slave and maid naturally wouldn't go against the master's will for an outsider, and politely refused to Huo Xiaoyu in a measured manner.

"Girl, don't be embarrassed, slave, please wait a moment."

With a sweet smile, Silver Frost quickly exited the flower hall.

After drinking half a cup of tea without delay, Zhao Yanrou smiled and looked at Huo Xiaoyu who was as shocked as a deer, the more shy and cramped she was, the more interesting he felt. After waiting for the uncomfortable atmosphere to grind Huo Xiaoyu's stubbornness to the ground, Zhao Yan opened his mouth to speak.

"This palace is not a man-eating tiger, Miss Huo is afraid of me?"

The hands that were clenched on the tea cup shook suddenly, and suddenly knocked over the tea lid on the table, although he wanted to hide the panic in his heart, but his cramped and uneasy demeanor had betrayed himself.

Between the words, Zhao Yan didn't do too aggressively, and politely picked up the overturned tea lid to the side to prevent Huo Xiaoyu from breaking it, and easily ordered the minions waiting outside the flower hall.

"Someone. Change a cup of hot tea for Miss Huo again. ”

Huo Xiaoyu, who was sitting on pins and needles, did not have the leisure to drink tea at this time, and suddenly bounced up from between the seats stiffly, and stammered in response to Zhao Yan.

"When the people and the girls came out for a long time, they were afraid that the sisters who came with them would worry, so please ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to allow Xiaoyu to retire first."

"Miss Huo, don't be impatient. When you dress up, it's not too late for you and me to go to the 'Wind Lotus Banquet' together." ”

The mouth suddenly felt as miserable as if it was stuffed with coptis, Huo Xiaoyu knew that he was blindly weak, and it would be difficult to get out of it again, so he also had the courage to ask.

"The people's daughters have no merit and no virtue, and they are uncomfortable and gracious; For the sake of His Royal Highness's reputation for a thousand years, please also ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to think twice. ”

Blessing a knock. Huo Xiaoyu put her dignity to the lowest, expecting Zhao Yanmo to cling to this difficult thing. But looking forward to the response was in the sea, and Huo Xiaoyu didn't dare to look up at Zhao Yan's expression during the stalemate. I could only listen to my own heartbeat and fall into deeper apprehension.

I don't know if it's heat or fear in my heart, a drop of crystal sweat slowly trickles down her cheek.

"Don't dare, or don't want to?!"

Suddenly, Zhao Yan's cold voice suddenly broke the dead silence of this stalemate. Probably too afraid of his royal momentum. Huo Xiaoyu in the blessed body was unstable for a while and fell to the side.

Seeing that her shoulder was about to hit the corner of the stool, suddenly a strong hand pulled her back, and she threw herself into Zhao Yan's arms as soon as her head changed.

"Why are you so small, aren't you scared?"

I also noticed that the words just now were too strict, and Zhao Yan, who was taken aback by Huo Xiaoyu, was also anxiously concerned. And Huo Xiaoyu, who saved the day, had the consciousness of lightning in his mind at this time, like a rabbit who had escaped from the tiger's mouth and hurriedly broke away from Zhao Yan's arms. He took a few steps back to keep his distance.

Zhao Yan was worried about Huo Xiaoyu, and didn't think deeply about what she was guarding against at this time. As soon as he took a small step, he was stopped in place by Huo Xiaoyu.

"Men and women don't kiss, please respect yourself with His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Mei Yu raised his face because of this strange words, and his astonishment turned several times, gradually turning into a pure smile on Zhao Yan's face.

"The gentleman is frank, the palace is just worried about Miss Huo's injury, and has no other intentions."

The frightened Huo Xiaoyu still didn't seem to believe Zhao Yan's words, and unconsciously took a small step back towards the horn, his back against the beams and pillars, and his heart suddenly rushed to his throat like a boat hitting the rocks.

"Your Highness, the jewelry has been obtained."

At this time, Yinshuang, the maid who led the other three little girls, had already taken the jewelry and returned to the flower hall, and Zhao Yan, who was in a hurry, also hurriedly changed the topic.

"Hurry up and submit it for Miss Huo to choose."

After all, the maid Yinshuang had been by the prince's side for many years, so she naturally sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the flower hall, and hurriedly changed to a soft and watery smile to call Huo Xiaoyu.

"Miss Huo, come and see what set of jewelry you like? Once you've chosen, the slave will re-dress you. ”

The lotus slowly Yinshuang leaned on Huo Xiaoyu, who was shrinking in the corner of the wall, and paid her a sincere invitation with several thoughtful courtesies; And looking at this woman who was smiling like a flower and full of sincerity, the flustered Huo Xiaoyu didn't know whether to let go of her guard.

"Girl, don't hesitate any longer, if you miss the 'Wind Lotus Banquet', not only will His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lose face, but those of us who are slaves will also bear the crime of dereliction of duty."

Euphemistically confided in some of the embarrassments of being a slave, Huo Xiaoyu is also a soft-hearted person, biting his lip and looking at the silent Zhao Yan, his elegant temperament is like a breeze under the forest, calm and calm. He quietly recalled the previous things again, and it seemed that he had made a big fuss, and he also had good intentions.

Calming down, Huo Xiaoyu finally spoke back.

"Xiao Yu had many gaffes before, and asked the prince to be magnanimous. These jewels are so precious that I asked this sister to borrow me a headband and simply tie my hair in a bunch. ”

"It's rare for His Highness to have a good intention, why should the girl refuse people thousands of miles away? Besides, the jewelry has already been delivered, and it would be a pity that the girl didn't take a look. ”

Huo Xiaoyu forced a smile at this time, she really didn't have any interest in this jewelry at this time, and her ordinary body may not be able to withstand the Heavenly Family's Longen.

"Please sister, don't embarrass Xiaoyu"

couldn't let go, at this time, Zhao Yan walked to the little girl holding the brocade plate, glanced at the three sets of jewelry in the brocade plate one by one, and suddenly fixed his eyes on the set of jewelry on the left.

The green snow contains fragrant hairpins, the jade and gold flowers are bright and the moon is bright, the beads are blue and the sideburns are wearable, and the three pieces of jewelry are clear and elegant. It just so happened that Huo Xiaoyu was wearing a fairy green gauze skirt today, and this set of jewelry made of emerald jade was undoubtedly tailor-made for her.

"Since Miss Huo can't make up her mind, then the palace will do it for you. That's it. Silver Frost, quickly introduce Miss Huo into the inner hall to dress up. ”

Probably because he had been forgiving for a long time, the prince finally took out the pride of his son and gave the order, and the maid Yinshuang also smiled secretly and returned sweetly.

"Yes, Your Highness the Prince. Miss Huo, please follow the slave into the inner hall to make up. ”

Under the stalemate, he knew that the power of the true dragon could not be violated, and Huo Xiaoyu could not resist Zhao Yan in the end. I could only follow the silver frost into the inner sanctum

The safflower has to be lined with green leaves, and this set of jewelry sets off, and Huo Xiaoyu's appearance is even more beautiful and dusty.

I don't care about this beauty. The worried Huo Xiaoyu followed behind Zhao Yan, full of thoughts about how to explain the current embarrassing situation when he arrived at the banquet.

There is a faint premonition in her heart that she and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appeared at the "Wind and Lotus Banquet" at the same time, which will definitely cause a lot of turmoil.

I thought about it for a while. I didn't pay attention to the empty jade steps under my feet. The whole thing was planted forward at once; Fortunately, Zhao Yan, who never left an inch, quickly supported Huo Xiaoyu, so that she didn't let her embarrass in front of the minions.

Shocked, a chuckle rang in his ears.

"You have made a lot of recklessness today, but you are not like you who are usually steady and dignified."

Nodding in thanks, Huo Xiaoyu stepped back with a shy smile, not caring too much about her restrained Zhao Yan, just smoothing out her crumpled brocade clothes as if nothing happened; I didn't want to flick my sleeves, and an embroidered handkerchief fell fluttering on the jade steps.

It's not something to pay much attention to. But after Huo Xiaoyu hurriedly swept the embroidered handkerchief, her whole little face was shocked.

Isn't this the handkerchief I embroidered in the "Elite" female red test? How could it be in Zhao Yan's hands?! Thinking that he was dazzled, Huo Xiaoyu was about to pick it up and take a closer look, but was hurriedly put into his hands by Zhao Yan on the side.

"This handkerchief"

"What's wrong with this handkerchief?!" Knowingly asked, Zhao Yan still pretended to be calm and calm.

And the handkerchief in Zhao Yan's hand, the bloodstained golden thread chrysanthemum silently showed that Huo Xiaoyu was not dazzled, it was the handkerchief embroidered when he participated in the "fine selection"!

Suddenly realizing that something was wrong, Huo Xiaoyu also had the courage to ask Zhao Yan for a handkerchief.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, this handkerchief belongs to a little woman, please return it."

"Miss Huo said that this handkerchief is yours? I'm afraid I'm mistaken, this handkerchief was obtained by the palace from the inner chamberlain, how did it become a girl? ”

Zhao Yan, who had already paid attention to Huo Xiaoyu, knew that she was among the concubines and show girls, but when she learned from the mouth of the inner chamberlain that she was eliminated from the "elite selection", Zhao Yan also felt a little incredible. With Huo Xiaoyu's talent and intelligence, it is by no means difficult to enter the final "palace selection", but why did he fail for no reason? After checking this suspicion, Zhao Yan learned that she was eliminated because her embroidery was stained with blood and was regarded as unlucky.

It is impossible for Huo Xiaoyu not to know that blood light is a taboo in the palace, and she would make such a low-level mistake at such a pivotal moment, Zhao Yan thought about it and made a judgment: This is most likely not a mistake, but her own intention. Thinking about it along this level, Zhao Yan naturally has a logical reason to support his guess.

I'm afraid that Huo Xiaoyu has no intention of participating in this concubine selection at all.

And Zhao Yan's guess is exactly what Huo Xiaoyu intended. In order to let her whole body retreat, she deliberately pricked her finger with a needle in "Jingxuan", so that the embroidery tested was stained with blood; The palace has always been taboo about blood, and thinking that this bloodstain will attract the questioning of the presiding judge, who thinks that she is an ominous person and then removes her name. If it is investigated, Huo Xiaoyu can excuse himself on the grounds of mistakes; It's just that she did everything she could, and she didn't want His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to be concerned about this matter, so this handkerchief went around and around into his hand.

Although this matter was not solved, it still made Huo Xiaoyu quite worried, and I don't know how much Zhao Yan guessed it. At this time, it is not appropriate to argue more about the ownership of this handkerchief, Huo Xiaoyu persuaded Zhao Yan with a plan.

"The folk girl didn't have any other plans, but she just felt that it was unlucky to bring this blood-stained thing with His Royal Highness the Prince. It's better to abandon it early. ”

"I can't see that you're still a scheming little girl."

The meaning of these words is too long! Suddenly Huo Xiaoyu's face was stunned, and he didn't know how to continue the words.

It's just that in the blink of an eye, Zhao Yan's clear and handsome face took turns to be cloudy and sunny, and his clear smile was like a tree blooming brilliantly.

"Although it is a little unlucky, who calls this handkerchief to be in the palace?" (To be continued......)