Chapter 119: Portrait without a face
When Princess Keya heard this, she pursed her lips, but she did know that what she said was true, so she didn't insist any longer.
Seeing this, Nangong Ke smiled and said, "Brother Gu doesn't have to worry about these things!" After rescuing you, I have sent a letter to the Imperial Palace and Hanmen Academy, and I met them on the way, and we made an appointment to travel around together!
As for this imperial mission, it is also nearing the end. The final winner of the imperial merchant has been determined to be the Murong family, and the matter has been handed over to his father. When we went to Murong's house this time, it was just a symbolic final process!
"Although I can't see the process of running for the election, Wucheng, where Murong's family is located, is one of the four most prosperous cities in our Nanyang Kingdom, and it is less than a hundred miles away from where we are now! Brother Gu, Princess Keya, do you want to go to Na Murong's house together? ”
Zhen Bei looked at Princess Keya, who looked at her with pleading eyes like a puppy, and Nangong Ke, who invited with a warm smile and kindness, she seemed to have no reason to refuse.
Two days later, on the streets of Wucheng, there were four handsome young people, which were particularly eye-catching.
Looking at the bustling and lively crowd passing by, the stalls and vendors with a dazzling array of goods on both sides of the road stretched out their tones, as if singing and selling-
Princess Keya, who covered her face with a veil and was still peerless, turned a pair of beautiful big eyes and exclaimed: "The flowers here are even better than the phoenix and the city, and there are more than that!" Everyone seems to look better in their dresses than in other places! ”
The young man standing on her side explained with a smile: "It seems that Miss Keya must be the first time to come to our Wucheng!" ”
This young man is the second son of the Murong family, named Murong Qing, and he and his sister Murong Yan were ordered to accompany Princess Keya and Zhenbei to wander around the streets.
Regarding the identities of Zhenbei and Princess Keya, Nangong Ke did not say that he knew about it with the Murong family.
It is the first time I have seen Princess Keya's amazing appearance, and her appearance is different from that of Nanyang women, and they only regard it as the insiders of the ancient prince who behaves more closely.
But seeing that Nangong Ke respected him and called him "Miss Keya", he called him like this.
Princess Keya nodded, "That's true." Murong Gongzi, why are your women here not staying at home like other places in Nanyang Kingdom, but can go out and act in such an open and honest manner? ”
Since she first saw the street scene of Wucheng, she faintly felt that something was wrong, and this time after a closer look, she realized that it was because many of the pedestrians walking and laughing on the road were young girls.
You must know that this phenomenon is rarely seen in other cities in Nanyang Kingdom!
Miss Murong, who had been standing quietly beside them, covered her mouth and smiled, and said rarely: "Princess Keya, have you heard that our Wucheng was once given to the King of England as a fief?" ”
The King of England is a princess of the previous dynasty, although she is a woman, but in terms of courage and wisdom, she is far above ordinary men.
His martial arts are strong, he has read military books since he was a child, and has led soldiers to go on numerous expeditions, and when he was a girl, he threatened that if he wanted to become her husband, he must first win the sword in her hand, and secondly, he must win the chess piece in her hand!
If no one does these two things, she would rather never marry for the rest of her life!
is so wanton, but hearty and chic, so that the world is moved!
Later, however, the man, as she had expected, appeared as she had hoped, but was a man from an enemy country who already had a wife in his family.
When the king learned of the other party's identity, he was disheartened and vowed to break it off.
For this daughter, who is more talented than many sons and unpredictable, her father loves and is helpless, and before his death, he sealed Wucheng to her, and made her the king of England, forcing the new emperor to swear not to forcibly intervene, and the king of England has jurisdiction over Wucheng!
In this way, during the period of the British king's rule of Wucheng, Wucheng quickly developed into a prosperous city known far and wide, and her improved textile skills made it even more famous!
"I have seen the deeds of the King of England from the book, but I never thought that the land she was enclosed back then was actually here!" Princess Khaya sighed.
"Yes! Under the influence of the British king, we people in Wucheng don't care too much about the defense of men and women! The second prince of Murong followed her words and said.
Zhen Bei looked at this ancient city silently, and she seemed to see the wanton and carefree woman a hundred years ago, with fresh clothes and angry horses, laughing loudly, and passing through the street with a sassy appearance.
I heard Princess Koya smile and say, "This is strange! Why is Miss Murong alone not as bold as the women of Wucheng, but more reserved and shy of those daughters in the imperial city? ”
Zhen Bei turned her head and saw that Miss Murong blushed and looked self-conscious.
Seeing this, Murong Ergongzi hurriedly started the round and said: "My sister was weak when she was young, and she was kept in the wing room by her father and mother, so she was a little softer!" ”
Zhen Bei smiled and said, "Miss Murong, Keya is from a foreign land, she doesn't understand the rules, and her words are offensive, so please don't take it to heart." ”
Miss Murong's eyes were slightly red, she shook her head, and said, "Princess Keya is telling the truth, and someone has said this before. ”
Princess Keya finally understood, it must be her words and deeds that were lacking, so she hurriedly took her hand and said sincerely: "Miss Murong, I didn't mean to ridicule you at all. You know, our Turkic women are also very open, but to tell you, the person I like is indeed a Nanyang man. At that time, I thought that he must also like graceful women, for which I envied to death, you ladies who look like dancers in every move! ”
Miss Murong looked at her in a daze, as if she was moved by her sincerity, her eyes were full of tears, and she said, "Really? ”
Princess Kaya nodded vigorously.
Miss Murong suddenly smiled, held her hand, and said, "Thank you, Miss Keya!" ”
Zhen Bei looked at the two of them and smiled lightly.
The second son of Murong on the side frowned slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, but it was rare to see his sister so happy, and he swallowed the words that came to his mouth raw.
When they returned to Murong Mansion again, Princess Keya and Miss Murong worked hand in hand, as if they had become close friends.
Nangong Ke spent about two days in Murong Mansion to deal with all the relevant matters.
However, under the sincerity of the Murong family and Princess Keya's repeated requests, they stayed in Wucheng for a few more days.
During this time, the friendship between Princess Keya and Murong Murong and Murong Murong was growing rapidly.
The first thing Princess Keya did when she opened her eyes was to run towards Murong Yiyan's courtyard.
Seeing this, Zhen Bei quipped: "The princess just moved to Miss Murong!" ”
Her words undoubtedly reminded Princess Kraya!
"Yes, why didn't Princess Ben think of this, moved to Yiyan's courtyard, and squeezed into a quilt at night to whisper!" Princess Kaya clapped her hands and laughed, "This is a good idea!" ”
Fortunately, she felt that she had alienated the friend in front of her in the past few days, and she smiled apologetically, and felt the need to explain: "Zhenbei, you know, because everyone thinks you are a man. This princess can't treat you like Yiyan, in fact, in my mind, you are just as important! ”
This little girl thought she would eat it!
Zhen Bei smiled dumbly and said, "The princess is worried! ”
Seeing that she was not angry, Princess Keya happily said goodbye and went to Miss Murong's residence to listen to Yuxuan.
Listening to Yuxuan's maids, they had already been familiar with her, and when they saw her enter the door, they saluted one after another, and said with a smile: "Miss Keya, our young lady is in the study at this time!" ”
Princess Khaya stopped the report of her subordinates, pushed open the hidden door of the study, and crept in.
Miss Murong was kneeling in front of the desk, holding her hand to draw something, and saw her pursed lips slightly curled, looking preoccupied.
Princess Keya was curious, so she couldn't help but get closer and look quietly.
I saw two pieces of drawing paper on the desk, one of which had already been drawn.
Princess Keya looked at it and found that it was a woman's back, the woman's long hair and shawl, and her posture was graceful, just looking at the back, you could guess that she must be a peerless beauty!
For some reason, Princess Keya felt that the woman in the painting revealed an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and after thinking about it to no avail, she moved her eyes to the portrait that Murong Yiyan was concentrating on.
This is already a portrait of a woman, she is dressed in a red wedding dress, her black hair is pulled into cloud sideburns, and there is a jade inlaid gold phoenix hairpin in her hair, but the facial features on her face have not yet been painted!
Murong Yiyan was still sketching and polishing one stroke at a time, and the woman's image became more and more vivid on the paper, but she didn't seem to plan to paint the woman's appearance, and after adding the last stroke to her hair, she put down the brush in her hand and let out a long breath.
"Why don't you paint her eyebrows?"
Princess Keya's sudden question shocked her, and she realized that there was one more person beside her.
Murong Yiyan's face changed greatly, she hurriedly hid the painting under the scroll, and said faintly unpleasantly: "Keya, when did you come?" ”
Princess Keya's eyes were still following the two paintings, and she didn't notice anything wrong: "I've been here for a while, and when I saw that you were working hard, I didn't bother!" Then again, you draw so well! ”
Murong Yiyan saw that her eyes were full of admiration and did not seem to be fake, and her anger gradually subsided, so she took her hand and walked out and said, "I'm so hungry, have you had breakfast?" I asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite steamed dumplings and let them serve them! ”
After lunch, Zhenbei came to Tingyuxuan.
"There's a message from the Imperial City, and we'll have to leave Wucheng and go back the day after tomorrow at the latest!"
"What? Leaving the day after tomorrow? Princess Keya said unwillingly.
Zhen Bei nodded and said, "That's true, we have been here to disturb Murong Mansion for a long time, and we should go back!" ”
When Miss Murong heard this, she was even more anxious and her eyes red: "Are you going back so soon?" ”
Seeing this, Zhen Bei hurriedly smiled and comforted: "There is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed, Miss Murong, we will still have a chance to meet again in the future, you don't have to be too sad!" ”
"That's it! Yiyan, if you miss us, go to Fengyang City to find us! Princess Keya also persuaded in return.
Miss Murong lowered her head and shook her head, but did not speak again.