The maid brought out several delicate jade plates, which contained several dumplings with different fillings.

"It's hard for the fourth sister, you still came to deliver things to me on such a cold day." Lu Xihe smiled politely.

"Fifth sister, where are you talking about this? We are all family," Lu Rongwan wanted to hold her hand, but she dodged without a trace.

Lu Rongwan's face was slightly unhappy, "Fifth sister, don't be angry with your family." ”

She intended to ease the relationship between Lu Xihe and the Lu family, but she didn't know that she had done something bad with good intentions.

How do you know that freezing three feet is not a day's cold, if it is a contradiction that can be resolved in a few words, why bother to come to the step of severing the relationship?

Lu Xihe's maid served hot tea for them, added new charcoal to the stove, and quietly withdrew.

The only sound in the room was the "crackling" sound of charcoal burning.

Lu Xihe smiled with relief, "It's rare for us to meet, what did the fourth sister say about this." By the way, how do the fourth sisters get along with the son of the Zhennan Wang family? Is he good to you? ”

Lu Rongwan saw that her attitude towards her was warmer, so she stopped mentioning the Lu family.

"He is gentle-tempered, thoughtful, and a rare person." She paused, "But he's so good, for some reason, I can't give all my emotions." Before I was with him, I always felt that something was missing. ”

"Fourth sister, don't like him?" Lu Xihe gently stirred the medicinal soup in the bowl and raised his eyes to look at her.

"I can't say I don't like it, but I don't like it. When facing him, my heart will not beat wildly, I will not rejoice, I am more like friends with him, polite and distant. Lu Rongwan's eyebrows were stained with a faint melancholy, and the girl's joy was gone.

Lu Xihe vaguely guessed her thoughts, could it be that the fourth sister already had a sweetheart?

"Is that the same for him?" She asked.

Lu Rongwan shook her head, "He always treats people like that, I can't guess what he thinks." Maybe I don't like it, it's just that the words of the matchmaker are not easy to disobey. ”

Lu Xihe was surprised, Lu Rongwan in her impression was never like this.

"Fourth sister, do you know? Growing up, I've always envied you. I envy that you have the favor of your parents, that you can be unrestrained, that you can be unrestrained, that you look like you, that you have talent. ”

Her eyes were clear, and her sincere gaze met Lu Rongwan's gaze.

Lu Rongwan's nose was sour, "Ruan Ruan, I have nothing to envy, nothing to envy... I..."

Her words were folded in her throat.

Lu Xihe won't understand.

There is a big difference between them.

Lu Xihe is a concubine, and she is just a concubine.

She would never forget the man's contemptuous tone.

A lowly maid who still wants to climb through his door.

Be.

Humble concubine.

But what about Lu Xihe?

On the one hand, she enjoys the favor of the mighty King of Chu, and on the other hand, she is entangled with King Gong.

If you want to say envy, you should envy her.

"Fourth sister, what's wrong?" Lu Xihe sensed that something was wrong, and didn't plan to go around the bend with her, so he asked bluntly.

"Nguyen Nguyen is still so smart. I already have a sweetheart. But he looked down on me. Lu Rongwan said self-deprecatingly, "I used to think very highly of myself, and it wasn't until I met him that I realized that I was nothing at all." It would be nice if I could be reincarnated, and as a person whose background matches his, I don't think it will be like this, sad. ”

"The fourth sister is naturally beautiful, and she has a blue heart, how can she not be worthy?" Although Lu Xihe has a gap with Lu Rongwan because of her brother's affairs, in her heart, the sisterhood between her and Lu Rongwan will not be eliminated.

She cannot tolerate her loved ones being despised and trampled on by others.

"I can't tell you. Perhaps, soon I will be able to forget about him. marry, husband and children, and live without him. Lu Rongwan looked at her, "Ruan Ruan, you are very lucky." Big brother, no, King Gong, I used to think that he was your most beloved sister, so I held it in my hand for fear of falling, and held it in my mouth for fear of melting, and took care of you in every way. But now it seems, where does he treat you as a sister? Obviously..."She was ashamed to say that, so she skipped and continued, "I'm not saying that the King of Chu is bad, it's just, Ruan Ruan, isn't the person who has been good to you for so many years worth a person who has only appeared for a few months?" ”

Lu Xihe's face was not very good-looking, and he could only hear Lu Rongwan continue, "I don't know if there is any misunderstanding between you, but what misunderstanding can't be explained?" Do you know that even after you left, he still sent someone to move your things back to the capital, and left your Xuanji Courtyard for you, and everything was arranged according to your time. He also visits his wife from time to time..."

"What did you say?" Lu Xihe's heart tightened, "Is Madam okay?" ”

"Madame is fine, just as usual, refuses to see anyone. King Gong went to visit her, and she was no exception. Lu Rongwan took out a small cyan medicine jar, "I almost forgot, this is what my aunt gave me, and it has an excellent effect on internal injuries." She placed it on the wooden table, "Remember, you don't run around like a monkey for a hundred days." ”

"Got it, Fourth Sister, when did you become so nagging?" Lu Xihe took the medicine jar with his own hands, "I'll pay attention." ”

Lu Rongwan nodded and said, "I came secretly, so I can't stay too long." You remember to eat dumplings. ”

Lu Xihe responded, "Fourth sister, don't worry, I will remember." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The hands that shook hands quickly parted.

When Lu Rongwan left, her steps were brisk, as if she had unloaded the heaviest burden on her body.

Lu Xihe, who saw her leave, was not in a relaxed mood, why was there such a trouble when she was recuperating?

Thinking back to Lu Rongwan's expression when she spoke, it was clear that she was hiding something from her.

She fell in love with someone.

But she already has a marriage contract.

She was distressed by this.

These are the three conclusions that Lu Xihe summed up.

Who could that person be?

She felt the need to check it out.

If two people are interested in each other...

Lu Xihe suddenly felt that he was ridiculous. Others casually said a few words of complaint, but she actually took it to heart.

It's ridiculous to think about planning for someone else.

Pothos followed behind her, "Miss... Is His Royal Highness the King of Chu going to be with that princess..."

"Who can say for sure? If the emperor wants him to marry the princess of Fusang, he can only marry. Lu Xihe picked up the teacup, thought about it and put it down.

"But, miss, the slave remembers that you said that you will be a couple for a lifetime. If so, would you still be with Your Highness? ”

Pothos's words silenced her.

"It's just a rumor. What do you care so much about? Lu Xihe's words changed, "Always talking about these things, I'm afraid it's not, what does our little pothos have in mind?" I see, isn't it the one who doesn't talk much? ”

The green pothos stomped her feet in shame, "The slave doesn't like the palace without life!" ”

Lu Xihe looked suddenly enlightened, "I haven't said who it is, why did you say his name?" If it's him, you have a good eye. ”

The pothos blushed all over her face, "Miss, don't make fun of the slave!" ”

Lu Xihe laughed, and there was a happy atmosphere flowing in the room.

East Palace

The prince sat in the gazebo and watched the snow.

"Your Highness, be careful about the cold." Desheng carefully draped him in thick clothes.

He looked out of the pavilion, "Is it the winter solstice today?" ”

"Back to Your Highness, today is the winter solstice." Desheng replied.

The prince held a white chess piece between his fingers, "She has been gone for thirteen years. ”

"Your Highness, Niangniang's spirit in the sky will definitely bless you."

The prince's biological mother, Pan Zhaoyi, was gentle and virtuous and kind-hearted before her death, but it was a pity that she came to a cannibalistic place like the palace.

How could a person from a humble background mix well in a class that did not belong to her?

The emperor had long forgotten about her.

The harem concubines used her as a punching bag, and whenever they were angry elsewhere, they came to Pan Zhaoyi's place to find fault.

Pan Zhaoyi was tricked, framed, punished, grounded, and fed poison.

If she hadn't been pregnant with Ning You, I'm afraid she would have become a new ghost in the palace.

After giving birth to Ning You, the emperor was very happy, promoted her position, and moved her bedroom from a remote place to a central location.

Jealousy runs wild in the hearts of some people.

Fortunately, Ning You was smart since he was a child, and the emperor admired him very much.

Even if he was placed by the Queen Mother's side, Ning You did not forget his biological mother Pan Zhaoyi and often visited her.

Therefore, although Pan Zhaoyi was not favored in the early years, she had a son by her side, and her life was quite rich.

The change occurred in the year when the fifth prince Ning Yan was born.

It is rumored that on the day of the birth of the five princes, the emperor star is prosperous.

Xiao was promoted to concubine, but Concubine Pan died quietly in her bedroom.

By the time people found her, her body was already hard.

That year, he was eight years old.

"Today is the fifth brother's birthday, have you sent the congratulatory gift?" The prince asked.

"Your Highness, I sent it over early in the morning." Desheng looked at the prince's face, and said in his heart that the prince was embarrassed, and even sent blessings to others on the death day of his biological mother. Fortunately, His Royal Highness the King of Chu does not like to hold birthdays, and there are very few people who even know about his birthday.

"Although the fifth brother doesn't care about this, this proper etiquette is indispensable." The prince landed the white piece on the board and picked up another black piece.

"Your Highness, after the case of King Qing is over. Many of those who supported King Kyung had already turned against each other and were ready to take King Gong's line. I'm trying to figure it out now. Desheng lowered his voice.

"King Gong?" He chuckled, and a sunspot pressed against the chessboard, and the battle between black and white ended with white being defeated by Kuroko.

The crown prince knew that King Gong would gain power.

But what he didn't expect was that King Gong moved so fast.

Such a ruthless and decisive style, even as an opponent, he can't help but appreciate it.

"It's a pity." He picked up a white child, "After all, there is a weakness." ”

Desheng was silent, understanding who the prince was talking about.

That Lord Lu is really not simple, and he has been promoted to the second-in-command of the Criminal Department in a short period of time.

At the same time, there is also the protection of the king of Chu.

Desheng was faintly worried, the prince didn't care as he seemed.

"Not surprising, right? She is indeed a very attractive woman. The prince said in a low voice, "Lone didn't look at the wrong person, did he?" ”

Desheng replied: "Your Highness is wise. Lord Lu not only eliminated the opponent for His Royal Highness, but also restrained the King of Chu and King Gong, making the battle between them more and more intense. Your Highness only needs to wait for the right moment to catch them all. ”

The prince looked down at the black and white chessboard, who is the chess piece and who is the outsider?