Chapter 41: Autumn Hunting
The next day, Zhong Lichun finished freshening up, hurriedly had breakfast, and came to Fengwu Palace, where a palace maid welcomed her into the palace.
Wang Jinxian faced a pile of mountain-like account books on the desk, with a headache on her face, she couldn't stop looking at the door, and when she saw her, she hurriedly greeted her and took her hand, "Sister, you're here, come and have a look." With that, he pressed her to the chair.
Zhong Lichun opened the account book and flipped through it a few times, "There is a problem with this, send it back and ask her to do it again." After speaking, I flipped through another book and looked at it, picked up the brush and just wanted to put down the pen, and suddenly remembered that I was just coming to help, and what to sign had to be Wang Jinxian's pen, so he said to Wang Jinxian, "There is no problem with this, my sister just needs to give instructions and put down the pen." ”
Wang Jinxian picked up the brush and sat opposite to sign and put down the pen, Zhong Lichun read another book, and asked Wang Jinxian to sign and give instructions if there was no problem. If there is a problem, it is put aside, one of them is in charge of watching, the other is in charge of signing, and in one morning, most of the mountain-like account books and files are processed.
Wang Jinxian rubbed her sour wrists, looked at the account book that was missing most of it, looked at it with admiration, and Zhong Lichun, who was still looking down at the account book, said: "Sister, after reading it all morning, take a rest first and have lunch!" Let's deal with the rest tomorrow! ”
Zhong Lichun handed it to her after reading it and said with a smile: "Okay, I'm hungry too, so I'll bother my sister." ”
Wang Jinxian said with a smile: "Sister, what is this called, you checked the account book for me all morning, shouldn't you eat?" If I didn't have my sister's help, these account books would be enough for me to read for ten days and half a month. I didn't expect my sister to deal with these things so quickly, and she was familiar with it, as if she often dealt with it. There are some places that my sister didn't expect, and my sister thought of it. Why didn't I think of my sister earlier, I was tired and half dead every day. I'm stupid. ”
Zhong Lichun smiled but didn't answer, for the harem affairs, she has dealt with it for two years, and she is very proficient, she only needs to open it and look at it a few times to know if there is a problem, so compared to Wang Jinxian's page by page, of course, it is very different, and the speed is not so fast.
Wang Jinxian pulled her to sit down and eat together, and the palace maid had already packed the meal Zhong Lichun picked up the porcelain bowl and used two bowls of rice as usual, a little faster than last time, and Wang Jinxian and the palace maid who watched it were dumbfounded. Open your mouth wide and can't close it for a long time.
One of the older palace maids couldn't help but glance at Zhong Lichun a few more times, like, really like, the expression and speed of the meal were exactly the same as the former queen.
Zhong Lichun didn't care about the strange looks of the palace maids, picked up a towel and wiped his lips. Wang Jinxian, who was holding the bowl and hadn't eaten half of it, said: "Sister, I'll deal with the account book first, call me when you're done, and we'll go to Yongcheng Palace together." ”
Wang Jinxian couldn't help nodding, and Zhong Lichun sat at the desk again and looked through the account books.
The older palace maid looked at Zhong Lichun, who was sitting at the desk and dealing with the account books, except for the difference in age, her appearance was not the same, and her style and habits of handling things were simply a copy of Queen Zhong.
Zhong Lichun looked through several account books, Wang Jinxian came over after finishing the meal, took Zhong Lichun, and the two talked and laughed along the way When they passed through the imperial garden, they happened to see Concubine Li and several concubines sitting on the covered bridge chatting and appreciating chrysanthemums.
Concubine Li and the other concubines saw Wang Guifei and the others coming, and hurriedly stood up and saluted Wang Guifei, "Have you seen my sister, has my sister also come to enjoy the flowers?" Come and sit together! ”
Wang Jinxian waved her hand, "I'll go to Yongcheng Palace to see Ning'er, you can talk, I won't sit down." After speaking, he and Zhong Lichun slowly walked towards Yongcheng Palace.
Several concubines on the covered bridge were discussing with each other, and one of them said with a jealous face: "Who is the woman who is with Wang Guifei!" Why don't we salute when we see us? ”
Concubine Li smiled, "I heard Wang Guifei say that her name is Zhao Ruoyan is a four-grade beauty, her father is the county guard of Qingzhou, Wang Guifei has today's glory, but she has a lot of credit." ”
"What do you say?" When everyone heard this, they became interested, and they asked Concubine Li nonsense.
Concubine Li also said Zhao Ruoyan's idea to Wang Jinxian, "At the beginning, Wang Guifei refused to say it, but later told me that Zhao Ruoyan gave her the idea, and last time, Zhao Ruoyan was punished by Queen Xia in Yongcheng Palace, or did Wang Guifei not hesitate to fight with Queen Xia in order to protect her, and publicly turned her face!" ”
"Oh, in this way, Zhao Ruoyan is the brain trust of Wang Guifei, if you want to bring her down, you must first get rid of Zhao Ruoyan and cut off her arm."
Concubine Li nodded, "It should be like this, otherwise with Wang Jinxian's heart, there will be no such good scheming." As long as Zhao Ruoyan is removed, even if Wang Jinxian gets the favor of the king, there is no need to worry. So a group of women were talking softly, discussing how to get rid of Zhao Ruoyan. One of the palace maids serving on the side listened attentively, and a trace of anger flashed in her eyes.
Regarding all the conspiracies behind him, Zhong Lichun and Wang Guifei, who had already gone away, did not know. The two came to Yongcheng Palace at the same time, Tian Ning was practicing swords, and when he saw them coming, he immediately closed his style and rushed over to the two, "Mother, sister, why did the two of you come over together." ”
Zhong Lichun and Wang Jinxian looked at each other and smiled, and said in unison: "In the future, we will all come over to accompany you together, does Ning'er like it?" ”
"I like it, how can I not like it?" Tian Ning said happily. Holding the two of them one by one and sitting down, Wang Jinxian hurriedly took out a brocade to wipe the sweat for Tian Ning, Zhong Lichun sat on the side and picked up Tian Ning's morning class with a smile and checked it.
Tian Ning looked excited, "Sister, I have been praising my homework well these days!" ”
Zhong Lichun nodded, "Well, yes, there is progress, but it's far from enough, can't you relax yet?" ”
Tian Ning nodded, "Ning'er understands, Ning'er will work hard." Sister, can you teach me new swordsmanship moves again? Tian Ning spoke.
Zhong Lichun didn't have time to stop it, sighed, and glanced at Wang Jinxian.
Wang Jinxian looked shocked, looked at Zhong Lichun, and said in surprise: "Ning'er, you just asked my sister to teach you swordsmanship." "Tian Ning also knew that he had leaked his mouth and was in trouble!" glanced at Zhong Lichun, bowed his head and said nothing.
Zhong Lichun slowly got up and knelt on the ground, "Sister, I can't hide it, I am the younger sister of Queen Zhong, and I entered the palace specifically to protect the prince, it is not that my sister deliberately concealed it, but my sister knows that it is not beneficial." Now that my sister knows, I hope to keep it a secret for my sister. ”
Wang Jinxian stared at her and said, "In this way, you are really good at martial arts." ”
Zhong Lichun nodded, "I know a little bit about it." ”
Wang Jinxian smiled slightly, "Do you have martial arts, what does it have to do with me, I don't know who you are, I don't know if you have martial arts, I just know that you are my good sister." ”
"So much for the best. My sister thanked me first. ”
Wang Jinxian helped her up with a smile. Zhong Lichun got up and picked up the long sword, taught Tian Ning a few tricks, and explained in detail, then sat with Wang Jinxian, drinking tea and chatting. ”
Zhong Lichun suddenly remembered that the Concubine Li he met today had a bad look in her eyes, so she said softly to Wang Jinxian: "Sister said yesterday that Wang Qiuwei took my sister and Concubine Li together. ”
"Yes, so the king said, and the rest of the accompanying concubines are up to me."
Zhong Lichun smiled, "Sister, can I arrange someone for Concubine Li." ”
Wang Jinxian smiled, "I had to be reminded by my sister the day before yesterday, so naturally I had to take precautions." ”
Zhong Lichun breathed a sigh of relief, "It's so good, but my sister is too careful." I always feel that Concubine Li is not as good to my sister as she seems. This kind of person has a smile on his face on his face, but he can't guess behind his back. In this autumn siege, my sister still has to be careful. ”
Wang Jinxian smiled, "As long as I pull you by my side, I won't be afraid of any conspiracy." ”
Zhong Lichun smiled, "My sister is not omnipotent, there are always unexpected places, and there is no big mistake in being careful." ”
Wang Jinxian nodded yes, and the two watched Tian Ning practice swordsmanship while drinking tea and chatting, so happy. It's just that Zhong Lichun never expected that Concubine Li would be ruthless to herself.
The autumn breeze is cool, the north goose flies south, the dragon flag flies, the flag is fierce, a large group of people and horses set off from the capital and come to the Yuwang Mountains.
On the first day, Tian Yujiang took the ministers of civil and military affairs to walk up the mountain to worship King Yu, and Tian Ningde also knelt down with Wang Guifei to worship King Yu, decent, meticulous, and did not make a mistake. Zhong Wenwu looked at the crown prince, who had not shown up, and suddenly appeared in front of the ministers, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. They saluted the prince and the concubine one after another, Tian Ning was taught by Zhong Lichun in advance, and they returned the salute one by one, not arrogant or humble, and behaved well, but many ministers were favored.
Zhong Lichun was hidden among the palace maids silently watching everything in front of him, a hanging heart, finally let go, the first time they met, Tian Ning had already left a good image in the hearts of the ministers, which would be of great help to the throne in the future.
Xu Wennuo looked at the prince's young age, humble and polite, every move, word and deed, he had the demeanor of a king, and couldn't help but feel relieved. When the worship was finished, everyone went down the mountain and returned to their tents.
Tian Yujiang and Wang Guifei returned to the big tent hand in hand, and Concubine Li followed. Tian Ning saluted and retired, and returned to his small tent, next to Zhong Lichun. and some palace maids' tents. In the middle of the night, a palace maid, seeing that everyone else was asleep, quietly got up, came to Zhong Lichun's tent lightly, threw a paper ball into the tent and left quickly.
"Who?" Zhong Lichun woke up in shock, lit the lamp and came out to check, only to see a vague figure burrowing into the tent. She checked it carefully with her palm and found that there was an extra ball of paper on the ground, picked it up casually, opened it, and wrote four words crookedly, be careful of Concubine Li.
Zhong Lichun was puzzled, who sent the note to him, what was it to remind himself, did he want to remind Wang Guifei to be careful of Concubine Li, or did Concubine Li want to be unfavorable to herself.
Zhong Lichun shook his head, he has nothing to do with Concubine Li, and he doesn't want to compete for favor, he shouldn't hinder Concubine Li from anything, it must be inconvenient to send a letter to Concubine Wang, and change hands! Zhong Lichun thought so, but he never expected that he was wrong this time, and he was wrong.
The next morning, Tian Yujiang took some ministers and rode into the mountains to hunt, and the ladies in the palace stayed in the camp and had nothing to do. Zhong Lichun looked at Concubine Li and chatted with Wang Jinxian with a smile on her face. Due to receiving the warning, Zhong Lichun paid special attention to Concubine Li's every move, and carefully observed the actions of the palace maids around Wang Guifei, there was no abnormality, a hanging heart, gradually let go, talked to Tian Ning in a whisper, and told Tian Ning about the Yuwang Mountains and the surrounding terrain in detail.
Tian Ning listened with relish, and said in Zhong Lichun's arms, "Sister, tomorrow morning, I also want to go hunting." ”
Zhong Lichun shook his head, "The terrain in the mountains is complicated, the situation is ever-changing, Ning'er is still young, and her martial arts foundation is shallow, in case you encounter a fierce beast, you have no ability to protect yourself, don't go this year, wait for the next autumn siege, Ning'er has a certain foundation in martial arts, and then you can try your skills." ”
Tian Ning nodded, "I'm right to listen to my sister, my sister said next time, next time!" ”
Zhong Lichun touched his son's little head with a smile, "Ning'er is so good." Concubine Li looked at the intimate scene between the two and thought in her heart. The past two days have been uneventful.
Early in the morning of the third day, Tian Ning was practicing swords in the woods at the bottom of the mountain, and suddenly saw a little white fox running in front of him, Tian Ning's eyes lit up, such a beautiful white fox, jumped up, and wanted to hold it in his arms, but the fox was not so easy to catch.
Tian Ning pounced, watched the white fox run to other places, hurriedly chased, chased all the way, actually forgot the direction, and when he finally caught the little fox, he found that he didn't know where it was, hugged the fox in fright, and cried.
When Li An came back with breakfast, he found that Tian Ning was missing, and he couldn't help but be frightened. I called a few times, but there was no response. Hurriedly broke into Wang Guifei's tent and explained the situation to Wang Guifei.