After lunch, Zhang Tiande left Zhang Tianlu to play chess, and Jian Xiaozhu took Zhang Ruohe to his room to chat over the fire, and by the way, she tasted the chicken cake she made.

Zhang Ruohe took a bite, his eyes widened instantly, and he said with emotion: "Third sister, I didn't expect you to have such skills." ”

Jian Xiaozhu said modestly: "I have been in the palace for a long time, and I have learned more things. ”

Hearing Jian Xiaozhu's words, Zhang Ruohe sighed: "Third sister, you have suffered a lot in the palace." ”

Jian Xiaozhu first nodded, and then shook his head: "Actually, it's okay, I don't have to do any coolies anyway." ”

Zhang Ruohe looked out the window and said faintly: "I heard that Ling Xueyao and she are now promoted to concubines." ”

Hearing Zhang Ruohe mention this, Jian Xiaozhu was instantly choked by the chicken cake in his mouth, and it took several sips of water to calm down, and looked at Zhang Ruohe apologetically: "Sister Ruohe, it's all my fault." Otherwise, you won't fall into the water and miss the concubine selection. If you enter the palace, maybe Concubine Shu will be you now. ”

But Zhang Ruohe hurriedly covered Jian Xiaozhu's mouth: "Third sister, you can't talk nonsense like this, if you are heard by others, something will happen." What's more, people are not the same. I'm not Ling Xueyao, so even if I was the one who entered the palace at that time, I might not be able to make a name for myself in the palace. Moreover, when I heard what happened to Bai Guifei, I was even glad that I contracted typhoid fever because of falling into the water and did not enter the palace. Obviously, the emperor loved Bai Guifei so much, but he instantly sent her into the cold palace. It's true, the emperor is ruthless. ”

I didn't expect Zhang Ruohe to figure it out so quickly, and Jian Xiaozhu was also happy for her. Moreover, she always felt that Zhang Ruohe looked a little different from before.

Although Zhang Ruohe was polite and sensible in the past, she was always smiling, but her smile made people feel unreal. And now Zhang Ruohe is a girl who can make a small temperament and looks a lot more lively. Perhaps, it was Cheng Yu who changed her invisibly, or maybe.

So Jian Xiaozhu said: "Sister Ruohe, tell me about Cheng Gongzi." I'm quite curious about this guy. ”

Hearing Jian Xiaozhu mention Cheng Yu, Zhang Ruohe's cheeks were really flushed slightly, and he stomped his feet and said: "This person has nothing to be curious about, it's just a scoundrel who loves to stalk!" ”

Jian Xiaozhu smiled and teased: "Sister Ruohe, if people don't like you very much, they won't come to stalk." ”

Zhang Ruohe: "I don't like him again, it's useless to stalk!" ”

Jian Xiaozhu: "Sister Ruohe, this Cheng Gongzi, he ...... Isn't it ugly? ”

Zhang Ruohe snorted coldly: "He's not ugly, but the young lady of the Zhu family ran to him if she had nothing to do." ”

Jian Xiaozhu could see that Zhang Ruohe was jealous. So she sighed: "Sister Ruohe, there is nothing wrong with this Cheng Gongzi's character, he is another talent, and his family background is also very good, I heard that his father is a cabinet scholar." What's more, he likes you so much. In this world, bosom friends are hard to find. Sister Ruohe, I finally met him, so give him a chance. ”

But Zhang Ruohe looked at Jian Xiaozhu strangely: "Third sister, you have been in the palace for a long time, why did you become so tired of talking?" ”

Jian Xiaozhu smiled: "Because I am Cupid now, the god of love!" ”

Zhang Ruohe: "I don't understand what you're talking about......"

Two days before the Lantern Festival, Zhang Shanqing finally returned home.

As soon as he got home, he first saw Zhang Tiande, and then hurriedly found Jian Xiaozhu, and said worriedly: "Xiaozhuzi, I have heard everything you have encountered in the palace." Ah Yi, that guy, for fear of disturbing my heart, never told me. He didn't tell me this until the battle was over. The second brother is really worried about you on the way back! ”

Jian Xiaozhu smiled: "Don't worry, don't worry, don't you see that I haven't arrived home safely." And now I'm free, so I can stay at home forever! ”

Zhang Shanqing nodded: "Yes, just go home." When I went to the palace with Ah Yi to meet the saint today, I heard about the recent events in the palace. I didn't expect the emperor to love Bai Guifei so much before, but now he actually said that it has changed. Alas, it's good that you're back. I heard that you were punished by Concubine Xi in the snow after Bai Guifei was demoted, I really can't wait to tear that woman! ”

Jian Xiaozhu hurriedly pulled Zhang Shanqing's sleeve: "Second brother, Concubine Xi is the emperor's concubine after all." If you hear that, you're going to be beheaded. ”

But Zhang Shanqing was displeased: "I was working hard outside to resist the invasion of Beisu, but my sister was almost killed in the palace." ”

"Forget it, I'm fine now, second brother, don't think about it anymore."

Zhang Shanqing sighed: "Ah Yi was also very angry when he heard this, he said that he would help you vent his anger at the Lantern Festival dinner!" ”

Unexpectedly, Murong Yi said such a thing, Jian Xiaozhu said to Zhang Shanqing while being moved: "Second brother, you have to stop him." After all, things are over, it's better not to offend too many people. What's more, it was also instigated by someone that Concubine Xi wanted to target me. ”

Zhang Shanqing: "Who is the person who instigated?" ”

Jian Xiaozhu thought that the reason why Concubine Xiao targeted her was related to Zhu Yan after all. So Jian Xiaozhu replied: "It's all over." Besides, the wicked have their own grinding. Let's forget about these unpleasant things and live a good life. Second brother, don't forget to tell King Ning and ask him not to trouble Concubine Xi. ”

Zhang Shanqing smiled: "You better tell him yourself." Ah Yi is going to have a banquet at the house tomorrow, and I specially asked me to take you with me. ”

So the next day, at the request of Zhang Tiande, the fourth lady came to help Jian Xiaozhu dress up again.

As soon as Jian Xiaozhu got up, he was called to the study by Zhang Tiande. Probably knowing what Zhang Tiande was going to say, Jian Xiaozhu yawned and looked at Zhang Tiande, and Zhang Tiande really did as Jian Xiaozhu expected, and said: "Dad called you here today in the hope that when you and your second brother go to the dinner party in King Ning's mansion, you will have more contact with King Ning." ”

Jian Xiaozhu black line: "There must be a lot of people who go to the dinner, I am a girl's family, I have nothing to run to set up, how unreserved." ”

Zhang Tiande frowned: "What is reserved or not reserved, sometimes you have to take the initiative for happiness!" ”

I didn't expect Zhang Tiande to say such a thing, Jian Xiaozhu didn't want to talk to him anymore, so she yawned and said, "Dad, I'm sleepy." If it's okay, I'll go back to my room and go to bed. ”

But Zhang Tiande hit Jian Xiaozhu on the head with a chestnut: "You kid, why don't you open your mind!" You have to remember that you will have to marry with a large dowry in the future. If the husband you are looking for is not of good moral character, how can your father rest assured that all the assets left by your mother will be given to you. ”

Jian Xiaozhu felt sad in her heart, it seemed that it was difficult to get hold of that asset.

Leaving Zhang Tiande's study and returning to her room, Jian Xiaozhu saw that the fourth lady was already waiting for her with a beautiful skirt and a dressing box.

Seeing Jian Xiaozhu, the fourth lady smiled and said, "Zhu'er, early in the morning, what did your father tell you to go to the study?" ”

Jian Xiaozhu replied: "It's nothing, just a few words of gossip." ”

However, after listening to Jian Xiaozhu's words, the fourth lady lowered her eyes slightly, and sighed: "Zhu'er, I always feel that you seem to be a lot more estranged from me recently. ”

Jian Xiaozhu hurriedly held the fourth lady's hand: "Fourth Niang, you think too much." You and Dad are the closest people to me, how could I be alienated from you? ”

The fourth lady looked at Jian Xiaozhu and said softly, "Zhu'er, I hope there are no secrets between us." If you have anything on your mind, remember to tell me. ”

Jian Xiaozhu nodded, but in her heart, she faintly felt that it seemed that the fourth lady wanted to get something from her.