It snowed again in the capital, and the silver-covered capital has a unique flavor. It's a pity that Li Jiangwei, who is afraid of the cold, only wants to sit in the house and watch the snow, and doesn't have much idea about going out. It wasn't until the day of the banquet that I had to leave the warm Qingxueyuan and go out.

In a place like the capital, where every inch of land is valuable, it is really generous to have such a big house. There is a conservatory in the house, and even in the cold winter season, it is decorated with fresh flowers.

"It is said that the snow is a mega year, and the snow is appreciated around the fireplace, isn't it beautiful? That's why I posted a post and invited you to come. Ning Yingluo bowed to all the noble ladies and said, "Thank you for coming." ”

There are many more people who came than Li Jiangwei imagined, and she alone recognized Jiang Xuemian, Zhou Jingyan, and Wu Shilu. Zhong Ruxia's figure was not found, which was expected.

Li Jiangyun pulled Li Jiangwei's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Seventh sister, what are you going to do?" ”

Li Jiangqin followed them quietly, not noisy or talking, smiling lightly and looking very polite, judging by the lively and noisy appearance of the family.

"I need to find Zhou Jingyan to say something, and the seventh sister will be handed over to you to watch, okay?"

"Then sister, go." Li Jiangyun was reluctant to come to Ningfu, purely to accompany Li Jiangwei. After bidding farewell to Li Jiangwei, Li Jiangyun pulled Li Jiangqin to find a place to sit down. As soon as she sat down, Ning Yingluo walked slowly with a smile.

"This is your sister? The only concubine of An Yuanbo's mansion? ”

Ning Yingluo's voice attracted the attention of many nobles, and they all looked towards it.

Li Qianyun was about to reply, but Li Jiangqin got up and bowed to Ning Yingluo first, and said, "Thank you, Miss Ning, for inviting me to come here for a gathering." ”

Seeing this, Li Jiangyun was a little relieved.

"Obviously you are also a beauty, why is your mother willing to hide you in the Bofu?"

"Mother has her own considerations."

Ning Yingluo casually took Li Jiangqin's wrist and shook it gently, "I have a place to go, and the plum blossoms are wonderful." I have joined in with you, and I have brought you with me. ”

Jiang Xuemian behind Ning Yingluo listened, was a little surprised, and muttered, "Why don't you take her with me?" ”

"All go, all go." Ning Yingluo smiled: "If you want to go, come with me." ”

Li Qianyun couldn't sit idly by, and watched Ning Yingluo take Li Jiangqin away, so she had to get up and follow. But Ning Yingluo's words made many noble ladies pour into her side, blocking between Li Jiangyun and Li Jiangqin.

Li Jiangyun suddenly remembered what Li Jiangwei had told before leaving.

"I'm not afraid that Ning Yingluo will attack the seventh sister, and I'm afraid that she will say something bad to the seventh sister. The seventh sister is still young, and her mother has no skills to take care of it, so she can't expect Mama Lin to put her right. ”

At that time, she thought that her sister thought too much, but in the face of the scene in front of her, the worry in her heart surged.

Open guns are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are difficult to defend.

But what she doesn't understand is why so many noble girls in Beijing want to focus on the seventh sister? Those high-ranking officials and noble daughters are not more valuable than the two of them?

Or is Ning Yingluo still holding a grudge against the incident of March 3?

As soon as she thought of March 3, Li Jiangyun's eyes changed in vain.

In another place, Li Jiangwei found Zhou Jingyan who was alone. Zhou Jingyan opened her mouth the moment she met Li Jiangwei's gaze, and before she could say anything, she heard Li Jiangwei say softly: "I am Li Jiangwei, the companion of the East Palace, and I came here to discuss your brother's affairs. ”

Li Jiangwei's index finger was against her mouth, and her eyes looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention here, he said to Zhou Jingyan again: "I'll talk to you in detail in a place where no one is around, okay?" ”

When Zhou Jingyan saw Li Jiangwei again, her heart was complicated and contradictory.

"I didn't expect to meet again, you will become my brother's classmates."

There are no compliments and exclamations in the words, more of a taste.

"I can't think of a concubine......"

"This has nothing to do with the concubine, the emperor picks people regardless of whether they are high or low. If it is you who go at that time, so will the royal concubine. It's a pity that there are not many women in Beijing who dare to offend the Ning family and the three princes. ”

Zhou Jingyan was blocked by Li Jiangwei's words, and bowed her head sullenly.

"Let me ask you, did your brother enter the East Palace by order, or was your father sent in?"

"What does it have to do with you?"

"Can I tell you the difference, do you want to hear it?"

Zhou Jingyan looked up at Li Jiangwei for a while before nodding.

"In the eyes of the Ning Mansion, entering the palace by order is a last resort. The Zhou family, who has always been good friends, will definitely observe for a while and understand the position of the Zhou family. Let's see if the Zhou family stands behind the imperial concubine or continues to support the three princes. If it's the latter, there's no need for even an investigation. ”

Zhou Jingyan was taken aback.

"If you don't want to answer, I don't force it. But what I say, you have to remember. In the future, all the things of the Zhou family have not been approved by your father, so don't tell Ning Yingluo and Jiang Xuemian. Even if something unpleasant happens to you at home, don't seek their comfort and help. All the arrangements in the family, including your marriage to your brother, are not to mention a word. ”

"If you don't want to betray the Zhou family, betray the imperial concubine and do as I say. Especially today......"

Li Jiangwei didn't know much about Ning Yingluo, only knew that she was sent to the family temple by her family shortly after March 3. The first thing he did when he came back was to hold a banquet to announce the news of his return. At this juncture, the purpose of the banquet is never to show his noble status, but more likely to quickly obtain the news of the past six months in Beijing and the contacts between various families.

The estrangement between Zhou Jingyan and Jiang Xuemian can even be seen by her, but Ning Yingluo will not be unable to see it. At that time, as long as you ask a few casual questions, it will be easy to talk to Zhou Jingyan.

Thinking of Zhou Jingyan's measures at the Zhou family's flower banquet, as well as the means to suppress herself...... Zhou Jingyan is very likely to be unable to resist Ning Yingluo's offensive.

"My brother was sent to the East Palace by his father, but he discussed it privately with His Majesty. In the eyes of outsiders, he, like the son of the Song family, was selected by His Majesty to enter the East Palace together. ”

Zhou Jingyan's sudden speech made Li Jiangwei stunned.

"I see."

I thought that Zhou Jingyan would not answer her question. Unexpectedly, she replied and added the last piece of the puzzle.

"It seems that the people of the Ning family already know how your brother became a companion of the East Palace."

After all, the Ning family has an emperor's pillow person.

"Be careful of Ning Yingluo."

"Why! Why do you and your father say that! Even my brother said so! Zhou Jingyan forced her grievances and cried: "I'm just a few friends, why don't you let me go!" ”

"You are no longer friends, but enemies." Li Jiangwei said solemnly: "You are the enemies who stand in the way of the Three Emperors. Do you get the idea? ”

Li Jiangwei once again pressed her index finger to her lips.

"Don't try to ask them. The relationship between the two families is already on the same page, and your inquiry will only hurt your family. After a pause, he added, "No, you might even die." ”