Chapter 8: Rivals in Love

Yin Yu was very reluctant, but he had no reason to refuse Rong Qinghui's accompaniment, so after the dynasty dispersed, the two went to the princess's mansion together.

At this time, it was the middle of the afternoon, and the water in front of the princess's mansion was flooded.

It has only been three days since the list of soliciting customers was posted, and there was an endless stream of people who came to apply. At first, everyone was trying to take advantage of the usual money to make up the money, but then someone was really retained by the princess with a skill, and received ten gold bars with a foot red, and then fried the oil pot, and so it passed on to ten, ten to hundred.

Soon the people of Kyoto heard that she had returned with Princess Yongsi, who was close to the Qiang Kingdom, fourteen years ago, and His Majesty the Emperor personally named her the eldest princess of Dingguo and gave her a dowry that was rich and rivaled by the country.

People's dusty memories were awakened, and they remembered this princess who had been forgotten by them for many years.

Li Lingyu announced her return to everyone in such a fanfare way.

……

Yin Yu and Rong Qinghui came to the door of the princess's mansion, saw the door like a city, and heard that Li Lingyu had recruited guests, so they frowned together.

Rong Qinghui said: "It's not a good thing to make a big move. ”

What Yin Yu thought in his heart was: This group of rabble, how can He De see Li Ling's graceful appearance, and he still delusions that she has blue eyes, which is really annoying.

Yin Yu suppressed the idea of blowing everyone away, and asked the pro-soldiers to squeeze through the crowd and spread the word to the door.

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Li Lingyou was trying on the spring shirt made by the tailor in the past few days, and when he heard that the king and the Zhongshu Ling came to visit, he hesitated a little and asked Honeysuckle: "Who is the current Zhongshu Ling?" ”

Honeysuckle's expression was subtle: "It's Empress Dowager Rong's nephew, Rong Qinghui, Lord Rong." ”

When Li Lingyou heard this familiar name, he was in a trance for a moment: "It's him." ”

Honeysuckle carefully looked at Li Lingyu's face, and Anal asked curiously, "Does Your Highness recognize this Lord Rong?" ”

Li Lingyou came back to his senses and laughed at himself: "Don't you recognize." ”

Anal wanted to ask again, but Honeysuckle tugged at her sleeve and shook her head slightly.

Li Lingyou looked back at the beauty in his glasses and said, "Please let them in." ”

……

Yin Yu and Rong Qinghui were invited into the princess's mansion and waited in the hall.

The maid offered fragrant tea and retreated to the door.

Rong Qinghui picked up the teacup, looked around the furnishings in the room generously, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart Li Lingyu's extravagance.

I saw that there were six spring scenes hanging on the wall, which collected landscapes, flowers and birds, and tourists, all of which were the authentic works of famous masters in the previous dynasty, and any one could be regarded as a family heirloom. Looking at the seven-foot-high jade screen at the back door, I am afraid that the jade bracelet often worn by the two queen mothers is not inferior to the planting water. There are also Persian blankets on the ground, pearl curtains hanging on the windows, and gold incense burners on the table, all of which are treasures.

Yin Yu didn't have the heart to appreciate the furnishings in front of him, thinking that he was going to see Li Lingyou later, his nervous palms were sweating, and he looked at the well-dressed Rong Qinghui opposite, and began to regret that he didn't go back to the Imperial Mansion to take a bath first, and come back with new clothes.

But thinking about it again, he stayed in the barracks all day, except for his official uniform and battle robe, he hadn't bought new clothes for three years, and he didn't have to change at all, so he couldn't help but be depressed.

At this time, there was a crisp sound of jade outside the door, Yin Yu stood up suddenly, Rong Qinghui looked at him, and also got up to greet him.

After a few breaths, Li Lingyou's figure appeared outside the door, against the afterglow of the sunset, she walked slowly, wearing a woven gold smoke robe, purple silk peony skirt, showing graceful, cloud sideburns hosta, floating cui liudan, when the light and shadow faded, revealing a face as bright as spring flowers, bright as the autumn moon.

Yin Yu's heart was beating wildly, and he immediately lowered his head, when Li Lingyu was dressed in vegetarian and fat powder, he didn't dare to look directly, lest he show his ugliness and be disgusted by her, not to mention that she was dressed like this, which made him ashamed of himself and embarrassed.

Even after fourteen years, he is no longer the waste who can only read at the beginning, she is still out of reach in his mind, and even a second glance is blasphemy.

Yin Yu held his breath and waited for a moment, Fang Jue was too quiet, glanced at Rong Qinghui, and suddenly became unhappy, because the guy was staring directly at Li Lingyu with his amorous peach blossom eyes.

Yin Yu subconsciously looked at Li Lingyou, and found that she was also looking at Rong Qinghui intently, and she didn't look at herself at all, and suddenly it was like a basin of cold water poured down, and his heart was half cold.

Li Lingyu didn't deliberately ignore Yin Yu, but Rong Qinghui's current appearance was different from the young man in her prime, which made her can't help but take a few more looks.

"Yongsi, don't come unharmed." Rong Qinghui finally recovered from the surprise of Li Lingyou at first sight, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he leaked his emotions.

He expected to reunite with her after a long absence, but he never thought that he would still be attracted to her.

Li Ling smiled lightly and replied unceremoniously: "Rong Qinghui, you are old." ”

The fine lines at the corners of his eyes and the sparseness of his eyebrows made her feel happy, even a little gloating.

This man used to be the object of her first love, but now that he is old, she does not, and she wins him again.

Rong Qinghui smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Yes, I'm old, but you don't." ”

He knew her temper all too well, fourteen years ago and now.

Yin Yu listened to the two of them, and his head hung lower and lower, until he heard Li Ling ask him in a soft voice:

"What is the king looking for with his head down? Did any gold fall to the ground? ”

Yin Yu's heart was hot, and he immediately came to life, raised his head and said: "Weichen is looking at the patterns on this carpet, which are very chic. ”

Fortunately, he had enough beard that she couldn't see him blushing.

Li Lingyou smiled, turned his head and instructed Anar behind him: "I remember that this blanket is exactly the same, you go find it, and wait for the king to take it away." ”

Anal answered.

Yin Yu's spirits were greatly lifted, and he felt that he had won back one percent, at least the princess didn't say anything to give Rong Qinghui to that guy.

"Yongsi, I also like the pattern on this carpet, won't you give me one?" Rong Qinghui half-jokingly.

Yin Yu frowned, and secretly scolded Rong Qinghui for being shameless, and actually took the initiative to ask the princess for a gift.

"No." Li Lingyou sent Rong Qinghui away with two words, and stepped forward to sit down.

Yin Yu's brows stretched, and he savored Li Lingyou's words, not nothing, not to give it away.

Rong Qinghui was not angry, he still smiled gently, and looked at Li Lingyou helplessly: "If you don't send it, you won't send it, I and the royal king came to the door today, and we didn't come to fight for a carpet." ”

"Why is that?"

Rong Qinghui looked at Yin Yu: "Let's talk about the royal king." ”

Speaking of business, Yin Yu was unequivocal, and immediately told Li Lingyou about the reason why the court planned to repatriate Prince Xiqiang, and finally asked her for advice.

"Which prince does the princess think it would be better to send back?"

After listening to this, Li Lingyou lowered his eyes and thought about it, and immediately gave an answer: "Send the fourth prince Ashinajin back." ”

Rong Qinghui asked: "What can you say?" ”

Yin Yu was also curious about Li Lingyu's reason for choosing the fourth prince.

Li Ling closed his eyes and said lightly: "Because among the many heirs of the old khan, only Ashinajin has never bullied me. ”

Yin Yu's brain buzzed for a moment, and he suddenly looked up at Li Lingyu.