35: Gathering of Princes
Gao Xu suddenly stopped, turned around and said, "Didn't you say that when you are done, will the ghosts still come out?" ”
Shen Lan's heart was suddenly. "That's right."
Gao Xu looked at her, and said in a contemptuous tone: "This king really doesn't understand, how can the third brother take a fancy to you?" After saying that, he turned around and left
Shen Lanxin didn't react for a while...... "Hey, what do you mean?" What's wrong with me? …… Neurotic, this guy? ”
At this time, Su He woke up and saw that there was no one on Shen Lanxin's bed, and that the door was not closed tightly, so he got up and went to close the door, but he happened to see Shen Lanxin and King Qing saying goodbye outside the door.
"King Qing? In the middle of the night, what did the two of them go out for? Seeing that Shen Lanxin was back, Soho quietly went back to bed and continued to sleep.
The next day, when it was still early, Shen Lanxin and Soho wandered around the villa.
"Soho, let's go over there." Shen Lanxin pointed to the pavilion not far away.
"Okay!"
The two of them came to the pavilion, "Soho, look, there are so many fish." Shen Lanxin pointed to the carp in the pond.
"It's bigger over there, and it's going to jump out!" Shen Lanxin pointed not far away, and walked along the porch to look. ”
"Don't go too far." Soho asked.
Shen Lan replied and walked towards the other side of the corridor.
At this time, a woman in a lake blue dress held on to the pillar with one hand and touched her chest with the other, as if she was very uncomfortable.
Shen Lanxin walked up lightly and asked, "Girl, are you okay?"
Her voice came from behind the girl, and although it was soft, it scared her.
The woman in blue turned around sharply and wiped the corners of her mouth in a panic, with a look of horror on her face.
Shen Lanxin couldn't help but take a step back, her expression couldn't help but be shocked, she was wrong for a while, and she thought that the woman in front of her was a black-faced god.
Shen Lanxin hurriedly said: "Don't be afraid, I'm a friend of King Xiang, I see that your face is not very good, are you uncomfortable?" Why don't you find a doctor to come and take a look? ”
The blue-clothed woman's eyes suddenly darkened, and she said coldly, "No need." She retched a few times.
Shen Lanxin frowned, "Girl, you better hurry up and find a doctor to take a look, any major illness starts from a small illness and is delayed in the end, and it becomes a major illness." ”
The woman in blue saw that she was endless, so she said sharply: "I said no, who let you meddle in your affairs." With that, he turned and left.
Leaving Shen Lanxin alone in place, this girl really doesn't know what to do, I care about her kindly, even if I don't appreciate it, why am I still angry.
However, just now, I saw that her appearance was very similar to the black-faced god, and I almost thought she was the black-faced god, so it seemed that it should be her sister.
Shen Lanxin blinked, and didn't think much about it, just when he turned a corner, two women suddenly appeared, and the three of them couldn't take it, so they bumped into each other.
"Why don't you look at the road?" The woman who was hit wrinkled her eyebrows and accused her in a haughty posture.
Shen Lanxin was hit by a mountain and staggered back, and after standing firm, he found that this woman, although she was quite beautiful, was slightly fat, and the other woman was relatively delicate, and she could almost put her down.
Although Shen Lanxin didn't know what the identities of these two women were, the people who came here to attend the banquet were all Gao Qian's family, so naturally there was no need to think about their status, and none of them were something she could offend.
Shen Lan hurriedly apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." ”
The fat woman looked at her with very strange eyes. "Who are you?"
"I'm a high ...... Uh, no," she hurriedly changed her words, "I am a friend of His Royal Highness King Xiang, and he brought me here." ”
Shen Lanxin's head hung very low.
"It turned out to be a friend of the third brother!" It was a slender woman who spoke, and although her appearance was not stunning, she was also delicate, and the two of them formed a stark contrast when they went to that station.
Her tone was not as harsh as the one just now, and her tone was kinder.
The fat woman said disdainfully: "Friend of the third child? What's your name? Who is my father, and where did he work? ”
In her eyes, it must be the daughter of a prominent family who can come to such a place.
The barrage of questions came flooding, and it was asked.
At this time, a sarcastic smile suddenly appeared on the face of the slender woman. "I said Second Imperial Sister-in-law, when you ask these questions whenever you meet people, my ears are calloused."
It turned out that the fat woman was the princess of the second prince, Rui Wang Gao Xiang.
"What the fourth brother and sister said, can anyone come in this Taoyuan Villa? There are a few people who are as lucky as you are, and they are simply carp jumping over the dragon gate. "What Princess Rui said is yin and yang.
And the thin woman was not to be outdone: "Thanks to this, the palace is a carp, if it is a fat-headed fish, I am afraid it will not be able to turn over." When it came to the word "fat", her voice was deliberately elongated.
"You ......" Princess Rui was angry.
The thin woman is very proud, she is the princess of the fourth prince King Kang Gaotian, she was a fish seller earlier, because she sent fish to King Kang's mansion, she fell in love with King Kang for a long time, and became a princess.
Because Princess Rui is the daughter of Zhao Wenyong, the imperial master of the dynasty, she thinks that her background is higher than others, and she has always looked down on these ordinary people who have no identity, and she always mocks Princess Kang openly and secretly, and although Princess Kang is a fish seller, she has a straightforward and pungent temperament, so the two are often on the tip of the needle, and no one looks down on anyone.
Shen Lan saw that the two of them were fighting each other, and her stupid pestle was a little embarrassed.
At this time, Princess Rui turned her head and turned to her, shouting, "What did this palace ask you?" Didn't you hear? ”
Shen Lanxin was asked, so he had to lower his eyebrows and replied in a low voice: "My name is Shen Lanxin, my father is Shen Huaifu, and he does not serve in the court. ”
Princess Rui was surprised, and immediately showed a look of contempt.
"Not an official? Hmph, why did this third child bring everyone in, it's really unusual. ”
She said this to clearly look down on Shen Lanxin.
King Rui looked at her, snorted coldly, and said contemptuously: "Do you know who this palace is?" ”
Shen Lan lowered his head and shook his head.
Princess Rui raised her eyebrows, and a trace of arrogance flashed in her eyes: "This palace is Princess Rui, you are guilty of colliding with this palace?" ”
When Shen Lan heard this, he said in his heart: "It's bad, I offended the princess for some reason, how can this be good?" Thinking of this, she suddenly knelt down for Princess Rui. The folk girl had no eyes and actually collided with the princess, and asked the princess to forgive her sins. ”
Princess Rui showed a look of disgust on her face, and frowned: "It's okay to stop today's matter, you just need to kowtow to me and ask the palace to blame it, and I won't be held accountable." ”
Shen Lan was stunned and kowtowed?
Princess Kang said with a mocking face: "Why does the second imperial sister-in-law like to be so aggressive? ”
"What's the matter with you?" Princess Rui stared at her and glared at her.
At this time, Soho heard the sound and hurried over.
Seeing Lan Xin kneeling on the ground, and seeing that the two women in front of him didn't seem to be very old, Soho stepped forward and said, "Two sisters, I don't know what happened here?" ”
Princess Rui glanced at this beautiful woman, and also felt strange, raised her eyebrows and said: "She hit the palace, the palace is punishing her, who are you?" ”
Soho stepped forward and made a graceful salute. "The people's daughter's name is Soho, and her father is Su Yuanshan, the servant of the ministry, please forgive the people's daughter's clumsiness, I don't know what to call the two fairy-looking sisters in front of me?"
Princess Rui has always liked others to flatter her, and when she heard Soho speak so well, the expression on her face immediately softened a little.
"It turned out to be the daughter of the servant of the fourth grade, let's be exempt, this palace is Princess Rui, this is Princess Kang." Although Princess Rui's face was soft, her tone was still mixed with contempt.
"Hello Princess Rui, good Princess Kang, Soho is really rude." During the words, Soho saluted the two of them separately.
"Soho has long heard that Princess Rui is a natural beauty, dignified and virtuous, today I saw that what I said was true, my sister and I came here with His Royal Highness King Xiang this time, but unfortunately my sister collided with Princess Rui, it was really rude, and I hope Princess Rui will not be angry."
This is to give Princess Rui a step, who in this Fengcheng does not know that Zhao Taishi's only daughter is naturally arrogant, and her eyes are on her head, if she refuses to get down, then she will have a reputation for being rampant and domineering, and she will not be so brainless if she thinks that Princess Rui is arrogant.
Originally, Princess Rui wanted to teach this Shen Lanxin a lesson, but she didn't expect a Su Ho to come out halfway, if she insisted on punishing Shen Lanxin, with the relationship between Princess Kang and herself, she would definitely publicize the matter, which would inevitably damage her reputation.
King Rui sneered and said, "Miss Su is really good at talking, it's just a misunderstanding, it's just that there is something else in this palace." After saying that, he passed by Soho.
"Congratulations to the two princesses." Shen Lanxin and Soho hurriedly saluted.
Shen Lanxin saw that the two princesses walked away, so he got up, and Su He also straightened up and breathed a sigh of relief.
Su He glanced at Shen Lanxin, frowned, and said, "Lanxin, why are you so careless?" ”
Shen Lanxin said with an innocent face: "I apologized to her and admitted my mistake, but I didn't expect her to be so aggressive." ”
Soho couldn't help but blame: "It's only to blame you for hitting Princess Rui!" This Princess Rui has always been arrogant and domineering, if it weren't for me today, I'm afraid your head would really be knocked off. ”
Lan Xin's expression flashed with a hint of indignation, "What about Princess Rui?" But you can't bully people like this, she's not the emperor. ”
"Although she is not the emperor, but the identity of his father Zhao Taishi is above 10,000 people under one person, who dares to offend her?"
Soho's words, Shen Lanxin was not afraid at all, but scoffed. "What's wrong with the top 10,000 people? That can't be bullied, even if he has a big official position, can he still be bigger than the emperor? Bigger than the sky? ”
Soho sighed lightly: "Anyway, you should be careful in the future, let's go back quickly." ”
Shen Lanxin nodded, "Hmm." ”
At the time of the unitary, Shen Lanxin and Soho followed Gao Qian to the Peach Heart Garden, which was located in the center of the entire villa.
The banquet began, and everyone was seated.
Shen Lanxin and Soho sat on Gao Qian's left.
At this time, King Rui noticed the two strange women beside Gao Qian, and teased: "Third child, you are not shallow, I didn't expect to bring two beauties with you this time."
Speaking of this, everyone's eyes moved to Shen Lanxin and Su Ho.
Gao Qian smiled and said, "Second brother is really joking. ”
King Kang suddenly laughed: "The second brother is right, who in the palace doesn't know that the third brother is the best, but the third brother is the first time to bring a woman to a banquet like this, and the relationship must be extraordinary." ”
At this time, King Rui asked, "Third brother, you don't introduce us to us." ”
Gao Qian smiled neatly, took Shen Lanxin's hand and stood up.
His hand-holding gesture, everyone understands what is going on.
Gao Qian said with a smile: "Her name is Shen Lanxin, and she is Shen Huaifu's daughter," and looked at Shen Lanxin with a smile after speaking.
Gao Qian's move in front of everyone was nothing more than announcing her relationship with Shen Lanxin to everyone, so that everyone already knew in their hearts that Shen Lanxin was Gao Qian's candidate for concubine, which couldn't help but make Su He's heart jealous.
Rui Wang replied softly, "Shen Huaifu? After thinking about it, he suddenly said, "Isn't it the doctor who has done a good job in curing the plague." ”
Ruiwang was obviously surprised.
Gao Qian looked at King Rui and said with a smile: "Second brother is right. ”
King Kang looked at Shen Lanxin and couldn't help laughing: "I didn't expect Miss Shen to be the daughter of a hero. ”
Shen Lanxin smiled faintly, "The prince has won the award, the doctor is benevolent, and the father is just doing his duty." ”
King Kang smiled: "Miss Shen doesn't have to be modest, if it weren't for your father, I'm afraid this plague wouldn't be cured for a while, and your father should be the hero." ”
At this time, all the people's topics revolved around Shen Lanxin, completely forgetting about Su Ho on the side, Su He couldn't help but feel a feeling of being ignored in his heart, too, in contrast, everyone is still interested in Gao Qian's future princess, who else cares who she is.
"Hey, Miss Shen, your father's skill of rejuvenation is good, what about you? Isn't it also amazing? "The youngest of the princes who spoke, the seventh prince Gao Hu, was born with a straightforward personality and was very handsome, and what he usually likes is to join in the fun.
Shen Lanxin looked at the Seventh Prince's Gao Hu and said lightly: "I only know how to identify medicinal materials and medical skills...... I'm just going to do it a little bit. ”
After speaking, he glanced at Gao Qian.
Gao Hu disagreed, and wrote lightly: "It's not great to just identify medicinal materials, your father is so powerful, but you, who are a daughter, only know medicinal materials." ”
His implication is Shen Lanxin, are you born dull~
After speaking, the corners of his mouth were slightly curled.
Shen Lanxin smiled faintly, hearing that he clearly looked down on himself when he said this.
King Rui smiled and interjected, "Seventh brother, medical skills are not something that everyone can learn, it takes talent." ”
Princess Rui, who was sitting on the side, snorted coldly, and King Rui glanced at Princess Rui unhappily.
At this time, Shen Lanxin smiled slightly: "His Royal Highness King Rui is right, studying medicine requires talent, and identifying medicinal materials also requires talent, according to ancient books, there are more than 1,000 kinds of medicinal materials in this world alone, and there are probably tens of thousands of kinds of herbs in local places and other countries." ”
After hearing this, King Kang couldn't help but exclaim, "It turns out that there are so many kinds of medicinal materials, so I wonder how many kinds of herbs Miss Shen can identify now?" ”
Shen Lanxin said lightly: "Lan Xin is naturally stupid, and he can only know more than 3,000 kinds. After speaking, he glanced at the Seventh Prince Gao Hu, and a trace of pride flashed in his eyes.
Shen Lanxin's words, everyone could hear it, on the one hand, he modestly said that he was stupid, but people knew thousands of medicinal materials, who did he say was stupid, everyone, you look at me, I look at you, and they couldn't help but smile.
The Seventh Prince pursed his lips and said disdainfully: "Cut, what's the big deal." Of course, he said this very lightly, and Shen Lanxin couldn't hear it.
At this time, Princess Rui said in a strange manner: "Even if you know tens of thousands of kinds and are not a medicine seller, third brother, when did your taste become the same as your fourth brother?" ”
King Kang looked confused. "What's wrong with this king?"
Princess Rui suddenly made a helpless look: "Hey, one of your brothers likes to sell fish, the other likes to sell medicine, that old five and seventh, next time do you want to bring back a meat and vegetable seller." ”
That sounds sarcastic.
"What's my business?" The Seventh Prince, King Rong, had a calm face.
King Qing was dismissive and ignored her.
When Gao Qian heard this, he smiled calmly! "The second emperor's sister-in-law is really good at laughing, where is this person's life inseparable from green vegetables and fish, and when he is sick, he needs to take medicine."
"The third brother is right, radish and cabbage, each has his own love, and the second brother is not the second sister-in-law who likes pearls and jade." Princess Kang laughed as she spoke, and her tone was quite sarcastic.
Ruiwang: "......
"You ......" Princess Rui gritted her teeth angrily, but she couldn't speak, and stared at Princess Kang with a pair of eyes.
Princess Rui couldn't get off the stage and glanced at King Rui, but the other party glared at her, her expression was clearly blaming her for being too talkative, and she couldn't help but be annoyed, her husband didn't help her, no wonder even a stinky fish seller bullied her head.
Princess Kang said with a look of disdain: "Miss Shen hasn't passed the door yet, why Princess Kang can't wait to stammer, yes, in the future, there will be a headache and brain fever to see the doctor take medicine without spending money." ”
Princess Kang sneered: "What a joke, can't this palace afford to hire a doctor?" ”
Although Gao Qian didn't laugh when he heard it, he couldn't hide the smile on his face, and he knew that the war between the two women had started again.
Princess Rui was holding her breath in her heart, and she always wanted to find someone to spread out, so she pointed the finger at King Kang, "Fourth brother, you are also a prince, why can't you even control your own princess, do you know who she is talking to?" So it's not big or small! ”
King Kang is a strict wife, and when he heard this, he hurriedly turned his face away, not planning to become cannon fodder in this war without gunpowder.
"It's not big or small, is the second sister-in-law talking about age?" Princess Kang teased
The princes present have long been accustomed to the common words of the two princesses.
Princess Rui sneered, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes: "Hmph, I really don't understand any education from a poor country." ”
Princess Kang was also full of disdain, and immediately retorted: "I came from a poor country, and I can't compare to you who are noble-born, educated, and cautious in your words and deeds. ”
As soon as these words came out, Gao Xu actually laughed out loud.
Seeing that the battle between the two was so fierce, and the jokes of the people present, King Rui frowned and persuaded on the side, "Okay, one of you will say a few words, pinch each other when you meet, and let others see more jokes!" ”
Inevitably, the situation was too stiff and could not be turned around, so King Kang coughed and said solemnly: "Xiuyu, don't say a word." With that, he winked at her
Princess Kang suddenly restrained her smile and straightened her body.
At this time, King Qing Gaoxu put down his wine glass and said lazily: "I've finished watching this play, second brother, do you have to continue drinking this wine." ”
"Yes, yes, let's stop talking, drinking and eating." After speaking, King Rui picked up the wine glass, but when he was about to drink, he felt as if there was one less person.
"Hey, why don't you see the sixth sister?" At this time, King Rui glanced around.
"yes, didn't she come?" King Kang also looked left and right.
Princess Kang also looked at both sides: "I saw her get off the carriage, but her face was not very good at that time, I don't know if she was sick?" Why don't you send someone to check it out? ”
As soon as she finished speaking, the sixth princess walked in from outside the door!
"I'm sorry, brothers, I'm late."
Hearing the sound, Shen Lan couldn't help but look at the door, a girl dressed in lake blue clothes with beautiful facial features entered her sight, it was the girl she saw during the day, it turned out that she was the sixth princess.
"Sixth sister, why did you come?" Rui Wang said.
Gao Yu smiled lightly: "Some things have been delayed, so I came late." After speaking, he took a seat and sat opposite Shen Lanxin.
Shen Lanxin's eyes were locked on Princess Gao Yu's body, and the eyes of the two met for a moment, and Gao Yu couldn't help but lower her eyes.
At this time, King Rui got up and came to the throne and gave her a glass of wine.
"Come, second brother toast you with a glass of wine." As he spoke, he handed her the glass.
Gao Yu was stunned, "Second brother, it's not that you don't know that I can't drink." ”
Rui Wang smiled. "Second brother knows, it's just that I'm happy today, and you can drink a little more."
Gao Yu's expression was a little hesitant, "Second brother, it's not that I don't want to drink, it's that I really don't know how to drink." As soon as she had finished speaking, the princess covered her mouth and retched.
Seeing this, King Rui couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, so he said with a displeased face, "It's just a glass of wine, and you don't give face to the second brother." ”
Gao Yu's face was embarrassed. "I'm sorry, second brother, I don't feel a little sick to my stomach today."
King Rui's face sank. "Is it really uncomfortable or pretending to be uncomfortable."
Gao Yu saw that King Rui was a little angry, so she couldn't excuse herself, so she stretched out her hand and took it.
Shen Lan looked at this scene quietly, he was angry, everyone said that he was uncomfortable, and he insisted on forcing people to drink, what kind of brother is this, Princess Rui is not a good person, and this King Rui is also not very good.
Shen Lanxin looked at the princess's sallow face, and couldn't help worrying about her, it was really pitiful, this princess died of illness at such a young age, and now she is still being bullied by the second prince.
She looked at Gao Qian and winked at him, hoping that he could come forward to relieve the princess, but Gao Qian ignored her hints, and still drank leisurely and had no intention of taking care of it, which made Shen Lan puzzled.
"Wait." At this time, King Qing suddenly spoke.
A hint of disgust flashed in his expression, "Second brother, there are so many people present, why are you bullying the sixth sister of this king alone?" If she is uncomfortable, why should you be strong, if you want the sixth sister to drink it, then this glass of wine will be drunk for her. ”
When King Rui heard this, he immediately smiled, "Fifth brother, what are these words." What do you call your sixth sister, she is also the sixth sister of this king, even if she is not a mother, but everyone is born to a father in the end. ”
Shen Lan suddenly realized in her heart, it turned out that the princess and the black-faced god were compatriots of the same mother, no wonder Gao Qian sat idly by, she glanced at Gao Qian, and suddenly felt a little unhappy in her heart.
"If you know, it's good." Gao Xu said coldly.
King Rui knows Gao Xu's temper, he is decisive in doing things, and he has never given face to anyone, so King Rui is also quite jealous of him.
King Rui grinned and gave himself a step down, "The second brother was just joking with the sixth sister just now, you don't have to take it seriously." As he spoke, he took back the wine glass from Gao Yu's hand.
Shen Lanxin silently watched the two, it seemed that the black-faced god was very protective of this sister, so he was not very friendly to this Rui King.
After three rounds of drinking, Shen Lanxin's face was slightly red, so he quietly walked out to breathe.
Gao Qian saw that she was going out, so he followed.
Shen Lanxin stood by the lotus pond and blew the wind! At this time, a pair of big hands suddenly quietly surrounded her from behind.
Lan was startled, and hurriedly turned around to see that it was Gao Qian.
"Scaring you?" Gao Qian said with a smile.
Shen Lanxin smiled and said, "Why did you come out too?" ”
"I'll come out when you see you come out!" Gao Qian's face was full of tenderness, and his hands wrapped around her thin waist again as he spoke.
"That wine was so strong, I only took a small sip and got a little dizzy." Saying that, Shen Lanxin couldn't help but cover his hot little face with both hands, trying to cool it down.
"Don't drink it for a while, so as not to hurt your body." Gao Qian stroked her windswept hair, her eyes full of tenderness.
And Soho, who was hiding on the side and peeking, couldn't help but tighten his fists, and looked at Gao Qian's extremely affectionate eyes with hatred.
She didn't understand why Gao Qian had always been polite and self-contained to herself, calm and indifferent, and always kept her distance, so that she couldn't take a step forward, but Shen Lanxin could easily take away his heart.
She's madly jealous! She also wanted Gao Qian to be so kind and gentle to her.
Shen Lanxin looked at him, remembering the scene just now, he couldn't help but ask: "Since you care about me so much, why are you indifferent when I hinted at you?" She's your sister! Do you know that Ruiwang was very excessive just now? ”
After Shen Lanxin finished speaking, Gao Qian paused, gradually withdrew his hands, turned around and said, "There are some things that can be managed, but there are some things that are not necessary to be managed, understand?" ”
Shen Lanxin's expression was puzzled, "I don't understand, is there anything more important than family affection?" ”
At this time, Gao Qian said expressionlessly: "There is King Qing in the family, why should this king go beyond the bounds." ”
In Gao Qian's heart, I don't know when he started to be wary of King Qing.
Shen Lanxin really didn't understand, even if he wasn't the same father and mother, but as an outsider, she couldn't look at it, how could he drink there so calmly.
She didn't continue the topic, but felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, maybe she still didn't know Gao Qian well.
The two stood by the lotus pond and did not speak.
After a long time, Gao Qian opened his mouth. "It's windy, let's go back quickly, don't let them wait."
Lan Xin nodded.
After the two of them sat down, Soho pretended not to know and asked, "Lan Xin, where did you go just now?" ”
Shen Lanxin said lightly: "I didn't go anywhere, I just went out to breathe." ”
Su He saw that Lan Xin's face was a little bad, and knew that something unpleasant must have happened between her and Gao Qian.
It's already morning after the dinner.
Everyone returned to their own residences, and the two returned to Beitaoyuan with a full body of wine, Soho was overwhelmed with alcohol, and when they returned to the room, they fell asleep on the bed.
And as soon as Shen Lanxin was about to rest in her clothes, the woman's cry appeared again, Shen Lanxin was stunned, and she hurriedly went to call Soho.
"Soho, don't sleep yet, wake up quickly."
"I'm sleepy......." Soho was so tired and sleepy, she couldn't get up.
"Did you hear anything?" Shen Lan pushed her hard in his heart.
Soho said impatiently, "You're so noisy......"
Shen Lan saw that he couldn't wake her up, so he didn't call her.
In order to find out who was doing the trick, she picked up the fruit knife on the table and went out alone.