However, Su Jinyao did not specialize in history before, and the rules and regulations of these ancient courts had little impact on her.

But seeing Gu Xuebin's helpless look, he smiled: "Isn't it good to give you more style?" Look at you, no matter how you look at it, you are pampered, naturally no one dares to treat you with coarse tea and light rice. ”

"What am I like, Jinyao, don't you know yet?" Gu Xuebin smiled slightly, took a white cloth towel from the snow-white porcelain plate on the table, and took Su Jinyao's hand to wipe it for her.

The white cloth towel is wet, presumably soaked in hot water and wrung out and folded before it is served. The cloth towel is thick but not rough, and it is very comfortable to use softly.

Gu Xuebin wiped it very carefully, wiped Su Jinyao's two hands carefully, wiped himself, and then threw the cloth towel back on the plate.

Su Jinyao sighed and said, "It's because I know what you were like in the past, so I think it's weird." ”

Gu Xuebin in the bamboo forest lives in the most humble wooden house, and he has to run down the mountains and practice every day. Most of the food is game from the mountains.

Daddy Gao actually doesn't have much money, he should be afraid of being found, so he doesn't dare to go out to work, let alone have too much contact with the people before him.

So at the beginning, when Gu Xuebin was given medicine, Su Jinyao paid it in advance, and then Daddy Gao went hunting, and then sold it to Su Jinyao for money.

At that time, who would have thought that Gu Xuebin should have lived a life of fine clothes and food, wealth and dignity.

However, if Gu Xuebin's identity was known at that time, Su Jinyao estimated that he would have kept a distance from him. But most of them can't resist this kid's gentle offensive.

Thinking of the past, the two always had tacit understanding and happiness. While moving and eating slowly, I recalled everything in the past, which was quite warm.

Although the portion of the meal is not much, it does add up to dozens of dishes. Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin were full, and there were still a lot of dishes left on the table.

Su Jinyao picked up the jasmine tea that the housekeeper had just added to them, sniffed the fragrant and slightly sweet smell, and suddenly burped.

Gu Xuebin also just picked up the teacup and couldn't help laughing. At first, he still covered his mouth and smiled, and then he couldn't help but let go completely, and laughed out loud.

Su Jinyao's face suddenly turned red, but she gritted her teeth and roared, "What's so funny? After getting married, we have to eat and sleep together, eating, drinking, and lazing are all routines, and burping and farting are also avoidable. ”

"Yes, yes, Jinyao's fart makes sense." Gu Xuebin began to ridicule Su Jinyao so unexpectedly.

Su Jinyao couldn't wait to throw the teacup in her hand over. But touching the heat of the cup, I was really afraid that the water inside would burn this guy's handsome face.

Alas, being good-looking is such an advantage, and when you want to beat someone, you have to consider whether to avoid your face. Or, to the point?

Su Jinyao's various strange thoughts swirled around in her mind, but in the end, they were all suppressed alive.

Gu Xuebin looked at Su Jinyao gritting his teeth and laughing a few more times. However, he was shrewd, and before Su Jinyao was really angry, he hugged her shoulders and opened the topic.

Gu Xuebin said: "Jin Yao, it's not too early, call the Lin family's sisters and brothers and Xiuning, settle here, and I'll send you back." ”

Su Jinyao hurriedly nodded, glanced at the sky, and said, "It's all your fault, I forgot the time." I promised to go back before dark. ”

"Isn't that what I'm thinking of you?" Gu Xuebin's hand around Su Jinyao's shoulder tightened again before letting her go.

The two sat down in their respective positions before calling someone to call Xiuning and the Lin family siblings over.

It seems that Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin's eating, Xiuning and Lin Xiuxiu's sister and brother have already met. The two girls walked in together.

Dongzi, who was a few steps behind, entered the door with Lin Xiuqing, Lin Xiuqing still looked so faint, his pupils had no focus, and he looked too empty.

After Xiuning came in, he called out, "Master, His Royal Highness the Prince." "It still looks very calm.

However, Lin Xiuxiu was a little stunned when she saw Gu Xuebin again, probably because she completely believed that the person in front of her was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today, and she was a little uncomfortable.

Gu Xuebin waved his hand, signaling that they didn't need to give a salute. Pretending to be inadvertent, he reached for the teacup and drank it slowly.

He didn't do this to show disdain, but hoped that Lin Xiuxiu would be more natural.

Su Jinyao asked, "You should know each other, right?" Need I tell me more? ”

Xiuning shook her head. And Lin Xiuxiu said with a smile: "Sister Xiuning said that she would take good care of us." Thank you to her. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, looked at Xiuning, and said, "Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, and the four of you get together to have a good liveliness." I still have something to do here, and I guess I won't be able to come and settle you until the year is completely over, so you can wait for me here with peace of mind, you know? ”

"Yes." Led by Xiuning, Lin Xiuxiu and Dongzi replied in unison.

Only Lin Xiuqing didn't say anything, but his eyes reacted a little because the three people around him spoke at the same time. His eyes rolled, and his black and white eyes looked at Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao also noticed Lin Xiuqing's reaction, turned her head to look at him, smiled slightly, and asked, "Xiuqing, I settled you here for the New Year, do you need anything else?" I'll arrange for someone to bring it to you. ”

The reason why Su Jinyao cares more about Lin Xiuqing is probably because of the relationship between the silly girl Yao Er back then.

Thinking about the attitude of the people in the village towards Yao'er, Su Jinyao is not worth it for a silly girl. So now she always wishes she could be warmer, especially with people like silly girls.

There is no discrimination, not sympathy, just a trace of sympathy and sympathy.

Lin Xiuqing's eyes were clearer because of Su Jinyao's gentle questioning, and she looked at Su Jinyao fixedly for a long time, and nodded slowly.

Su Jinyao frowned, she didn't expect Lin Xiuqing to really have a request? But she didn't hate it, it was just that she didn't expect it to cause him to react.

Lin Xiuxiu was also stunned for a moment, and then quickly pulled Lin Xiuqing's arm, dragged him behind him, and said anxiously: "Princess Qiyu, Xiuqing, he doesn't understand anything." He just thought you had to answer what you asked him, so he nodded. He really didn't ask for anything, it was so good, it was a place we had never dreamed of, we really didn't need anything. ”

Prosperous and cold

Su Jinyao saw Lin Xiuxiu's denial in such a panic, and knew that it was the big battle here that frightened her.

Su Jinyao stood up, walked over with a smile and said, "It's okay, if Xiuqing can have her own thoughts, it would be better to know what she wants." ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao turned to Lin Xiuqing again and asked in a more peaceful tone, "Xiuqing, say, what do you need?" ”

"Books." Lin Xiuqing's lips moved before she said the word.

It can be seen that Lin Xiuqing's eyes are clear, and his consciousness is clear at least at this moment.

But everyone present, including Lin Xiuxiu, didn't expect that Lin Xiuqing's request was to ask for a book!

Gu Xuebin had been holding the teacup, but at this time he raised his eyebrows, and he also felt that this Lin Xiuqing was a little interesting.

He put down the teacup and said, "This is easy, when he wants to read, just ask the butler to open the door of the library and take him to see it." ”

After speaking, Gu Xuebin turned to Lin Xiuqing again and said to him: "However, the books in the Library Pavilion are all rare books, and they can only be read inside, they can't be brought out, and they can't be damaged. ”

"Yes." Lin Xiuqing nodded unexpectedly, and her voice answered very clearly.

Su Jinyao took a breath and turned her head to look at Gu Xuebin.

Gu Xuebin smiled slightly, nodded at Su Jinyao, and said, "I will tell the housekeeper to do it." At that time, there will also be a small servant to accompany him. ”

But after Gu Xuebin finished speaking, Lin Xiuxiu hurriedly stood up and waved her hand and said, "His Royal Highness the Prince, no, there is no need for this." My brother can't read anything. We'll just stay here, and when the princess settles us in, we'll leave. ”

"Why are you so flustered? You weren't like that before you came here. Su Jinyao patted Lin Xiuxiu's shoulder and said, "Didn't you still have the courage to follow me before?" I'm also planning to find a special teacher to teach you after the New Year. Don't be restrained, if you can be cultivated into pillars, it will also contribute to our Cloud Dome Country. ”

Lin Xiuxiu listened to Su Jinyao's words, and looked at Xiuqing beside her again, as if she still had something to say.

Su Jinyao thought about it and asked, "What are you worried about?" You don't want to show off your books? ”

Su Jinyao remembered that Lin Xiuxiu said that her younger brother was taught to read and write, why is there such a big contrast now? Or is it that what happened to Lin Xiuqing these days?

When Lin Xiuxiu saw Su Jinyao ask this, her already nervous expression tightened a little, and her hands pinched the corners of her clothes, but she was silent for a long time.

Su Jinyao sighed and said, "Forget it, if you don't want to say it, I won't ask." Maybe when you want to say it in the future, just tell Xiuning and let her convey it to me. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao said to Xiuning again: "You haven't eaten yet, have you?" Since it is the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, it is good to prepare well, just ask the housekeeper here for what you need, they will not embarrass you. But it's also best not to get into conflict. ”

"Yes, don't worry, master." After all, Xiuning has been following Su Jinyao for a long time, so she is quite peaceful.

Su Jinyao nodded, signaled that they could go down, and then said to Gu Xuebin: "Then let's go back." ”

Gu Xuebin has no opinion, anyway, he will not stay with these people for the New Year. Whether it's their current identity or the gap in their thinking with these people, staying is not good for anyone, but it will make these people more nervous.

When leaving, Gu Xuebin called the housekeeper again and told him what he had promised Lin Xiuqing before.

Su Jinyao also said: "They are my people, but they are only temporary." Just give them what they need, don't have to be too disciplined, they have their own measure. ”

Su Jinyao was afraid that the housekeeper here would rely on the strength of the crowd and quietly bully Xiuning and them.

Gu Xuebin raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth were a little cold, and asked, "Did you hear what the crown princess explained?" ”

The housekeeper immediately said: "Back to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, the villain has arranged a separate courtyard for them, just at the end of the south corridor." Although the place is not big, it is enough for four people. And there is a separate kitchen in the courtyard, and someone will send fresh ingredients every day, so I won't be lazy. ”

Since you are starting a gang by yourself and have a separate place to live, it is not a big problem. Su Jinyao is still satisfied with this arrangement.

Su Jinyao touched her body, and then remembered that she didn't have a money bag, so she looked at Gu Xuebin.

Gu Xuebin pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "The princess will reward you with ten taels of silver, go back to the account room to receive the reward." ”

After speaking, he picked up Su Jinyao and walked out, and didn't bother to say a word about the rest.

There was also the housekeeper's thank you behind him, although no one paid attention to him, but he was still respectful.

Out of this prince's courtyard, Su Jinyao didn't look back, and directly got into the carriage with Gu Xuebin.

For the luxury here, she just looks at the excitement, and then expresses her feelings about people who are stupid and have a lot of money and a local tyrant, and the rest of her thoughts are gone.

Gu Xuebin obviously doesn't have a very good impression of this place, this is a wake-up call for him, it's okay to take it as a wake-up call, and it's not comfortable for him to come and live.

Walking back, the closer you get to the capital, the more lively it becomes, and there are more firecrackers, and from time to time they are connected together, and the sound of "crackling" is non-stop.

Su Jinyao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's just a few miles away, and there is so much difference between prosperity and coolness." ”

Gu Xuebin stretched out his hand to lift the curtain of the carriage, looked at the city wall in front of him, and said: "Yes, how many people yearn for this prosperous place, but in the end, they found that they had already been lost in it." ”

Su Jinyao reached out and held Gu Xuebin's hand tightly, only to find that his fingertips were cold, but the palms were still warm and dry as always.

Su Jinyao scratched his palm with her little finger and asked, "Then are you still coming tonight?" ”

"Do you want to ask for a note again?" Gu Xuebin was so smart, he could naturally guess what Su Jinyao meant at once.

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "However, if you don't want to say it, forget it, just ask." When will you come, I will wait for you. ”

"Hmm." Gu Xuebin smiled and pulled Su Jinyao to sit in his arms, as if only by holding her tightly like this could he feel at ease.

But the road is not far after all, after entering the city, through a few small streets, you will come to the back door of the ancient house.

Gu Xuebin's carriage stopped here in order not to attract people's eyes, and helped Su Jinyao out of the car, Gu Xuebin sighed and said, "I don't know how Mrs. Gu and the imperial grandmother discussed, I just hope that the sooner the better." ”

Su Jinyao knew that he was talking about the wedding, but she didn't want to ask in a hurry, as if she really hated getting married. So he just waved his hand at Gu Xuebin and went to the door.

Firecrackers and lanterns

Su Jinyao did not leave immediately after entering the door, but waved her hand at the little guy guarding the door, signaling him not to make a sound. She stood behind the door and listened quietly, wanting to wait for Gu Xuebin to leave before leaving.

After a long while, the sound of horses' hooves sounded, the wheels rolled, and Gu Xuebin left.

Su Jinyao seemed to be able to see him standing at the door just now, and he was also quietly watching the scene inside the door.

Separated by a door, neither of them is willing to leave first, they are quietly waiting for the other party to leave first, who can understand this mood?

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao took a breath, opened the door and walked out, looking towards Gu Xuebin's carriage.

I don't know if it's a coincidence, or if I really have a heart, I saw the carriage curtain raised, Gu Xuebin poked his head out of the car, and also looked behind.

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin's eyes met at that moment, condensed tightly together, and smiles rippled on their faces at the same time.

"Silly girl, come back quickly. It's cold. Gu Xuebin stretched out a hand from the car window and waved it at Su Jinyao, his smile even brighter.

Su Jinyao also waved her hand, and watched the carriage turn a corner, and then turned back.

And her face is already full of smiles, sweet and sweet, as if it is a daffodil blooming in winter.

Su Jinyao returned to the backyard, and before she reached the door of the house, she saw the door diagonally opposite open, and Gu Xueqi walked out.

At the same time, Gu Xueqi said in surprise: "Jin Yao, are you like this?" ”

"Huh? What's wrong? Su Jinyao looked down at herself, except that the clothes on her body were wrinkled a little and the dirt on her shoes was a little more, there was nothing else wrong.

Gu Xueqi walked over and brushed her hair, and said, "The hairpin is gone, the ribbon is also open, why is there only one bracelet left?" ”

When Su Jinyao heard her speak, she raised her hand, and found that there was only one pair of hibiscus bracelets left on her left hand when she went out in the morning.

It must have been too thrilling when fighting with Meng'er, and the hibiscus bracelet was broken without knowing it.

Su Jinyao shook her head and said, "It's just a fall, it's nothing." ”

"What about the bracelet?" Gu Xueqi said: "That's the queen's reward, and if you break it, it's a taboo." You can pick up the broken bracelet and find a craftsman to repair it, and maybe it will work. But you can't lose it. ”

Su Jinyao was stunned for a moment, she didn't know when the bracelet was broken and how to find it.

Gu Xueqi saw that Su Jinyao was silent for a long time, sighed, and said, "I guess you don't know the Tao of this." Forget it, quickly take this one down and put it away, and I'll find someone to match one for you when I go back, I hope I can fool it over. ”

Su Jinyao really didn't know that the rewards in the palace were so exquisite. However, Gu Xueqi agreed to help, so she didn't care too much.

No more, there is Gu Xuebin. And Su Jinyao didn't think that the queen would chase after her because of a pair of bracelets sent out.

Gu Xueqi said again: "I'm going to call Yuxuan, the time is coming, my brother is going to set off firecrackers outside the door, Jinyao, you can come too." ”

A trace of joy flashed in Su Jinyao's eyes, and she asked with a smile: "Our family also wants to set off firecrackers?" ”

"Of course. During the New Year, firecrackers are set off, red lights are hung, and new clothes are worn. That's the rule. ”