Chapter 18: The sincerity of the prince of Zhennan
It's the first time Jiang Li has seen Su Xingci so sincerely, he used to look like he didn't eat the fireworks of the world, and no one stayed in his eyes, "If you are sincere to her, don't do anything to make her sad, otherwise even if it is a senior brother, I will definitely not let you have a good time, I think the same is true for Lu Yin." ”
Su Xingci nodded solemnly, "I'd rather lose the world, including myself, than her, please rest assured, senior brother." ”
Jiang Li's expression softened a little, "Remember what you said, will you go home after eating?" ”
Su Xingci smiled, "I'm bothering Senior Brother." ”
Jiang Li and Lu Yin's feelings for the eldest princess of Mingxi, they themselves don't know what it is, but since Mingxi was ten years old, they have been carefully taking care of the daily life of the eldest princess of Mingxi, at first they wanted to repay Qin He's kindness, and after getting along for three years, the relationship gradually became that of an elder brother taking care of his younger sister.
The eldest princess of Mingxi was very well protected by the two, and Emperor Cang'an was also very relieved of the two, but this year the eldest princess of Mingxi grew up, because of the appearance and talent of the two, there were some rumors outside, saying that the two were raised by the eldest princess of Mingxi, but the eldest princess of Mingxi didn't take these rumors to heart at all, it was nothing more than the jealousy of some young ladies of the family.
Lu Yin is a silent person who doesn't like to talk and express himself, so he doesn't care about these things even more, but Jiang Li has to think more about Mingxi's reputation, so there is something like Emperor Cang'an's proposal to recruit a horse for the eldest princess Mingxi, Emperor Cang'an trusts Jiang Li, he knows the relationship between the two and Mingxi, even if everyone hurts the eldest princess Mingxi, probably these two people will be in front of them and bear the harm for Mingxi, so he agreed to the request.
Jiang Li's mind is not as direct and straightforward as Lu Yin, he often has a lot of concerns, in fact, sometimes he also doubts whether he has other emotions for Mingxi, but thinking that he doesn't have the same heart-pounding feelings for Mingxi as in the book, he subconsciously thinks that he is just a brother's protection for his sister.
After lunch, Su Xing resigned to his Zhanwang Mansion, and Jiang Li went out of the Princess's Mansion and came to the branch of Qianji Pavilion, Shili Chaxiang, Shili Chaxiang is a teahouse, and the backyard of the teahouse is connected to an independent courtyard.
As soon as Jiang Li walked in from the back door, Zhang Chen, the shopkeeper of Shili Tea, hurriedly ran over, "Master, you are here, the prince of Zhennan is waiting for you in the private room on the second floor." ”
Jiang Li nodded and walked elegantly towards the private room.
This private room called 'Chasing the Wind' was specially soundproofed with the next few rooms in response to Ye Xixi's instructions, even if the internal strength is good, you will not hear any sound inside.
When he entered the door, Jiang Li looked at Dongfang Xiaohua, the prince of Zhennan, and this time he didn't even bring a hat, "The prince has been waiting for a long time." ”
Dongfang Xiaohua was still a little curious about Qianji Pavilion, originally just holding the attitude of trying it out, but he didn't expect the other party to give him a reply quickly, and when he saw the masked son in front of him again, he knew that his family background was not good, and he was a little jealous in his heart, and he was a little polite, "I received a reply from your pavilion the day before yesterday, and I hurried over today, Qianji Pavilion was able to find out the industry of Zhennan Wangfu in such a short time, and the efficiency of work was really high." ”
Jiang Li, who was wearing a mask, couldn't see his joy or anger, sat opposite Dongfang Xiaohua, and said lightly, "I don't have some means, so naturally I don't dare to open this Thousand Machine Pavilion, since the prince is here, are you ready to be sincere?" ”
Dongfang Xiaohua glanced at Fang Yan behind him, Fang Yan took out a gorgeous box from his arms and pushed it in front of Jiang Li.
With a flick of his fingers, Jiang Li opened the brocade box, and a red bead appeared, the bead was only the size of an ordinary pill, but it was glowing red, and when his fingers touched it, it was still a little hot, "This is a phoenix fire bead?" ”
"Mr. really has good eyesight, and he even knows this phoenix fire bead? Legend has it that this bead is the inner pill of the phoenix, and the whole body is scorching, and if you put one in the house in winter, it will be like spring. ”
"Well, it's a rare treasure indeed." Jiang Li's performance is neither salty nor light.
Dongfang Xiaohua was a little anxious, such a bead, there is only this one in the world, the one in front of him is obviously not very concerned, this has been collected by him with great difficulty, it was originally reluctant, but in order to fulfill his father's wish, he was also willing to give up, but Qianji Pavilion is this attitude, which made him a little difficult, "Mr. doesn't look down on this treasure?" I can add another 300,000 taels of silver. ”
Jiang Li smiled faintly, "The prince is so sincere, I took this order from Qianji Pavilion, the prince just needs to go back and wait for the news, presumably soon, the prince will see 'sister'." ”
Jiang Li bit the word 'sister' very hard, Dongfang Xiaohua obviously heard the meaning, and was a little flustered.
"This bead should be accepted, and when the prince finds his sister, remember to send the remaining 300,000 taels of silver tickets." After Jiang Li finished speaking, he stood up and owed his body, and walked out of the private room with the phoenix fire bead.
Fang Yan leaned down into Dongfang Xiaohua's ear and said, "Lord Shizi, can this Thousand Machine Pavilion really find the eldest lady?" ”
Dongfang Xiaohua frowned and shook his head, "I don't know, I just haven't found it after looking for so long, so I can only give it a try and go back to the inn." ”
Dongfang Xiaohua took Fang Yan out of ten miles of tea fragrance, and looked back a few times from time to time.
Jiang Li left the private room and returned to the small courtyard behind Shili Chaxiang, changed his clothes, glanced at the brocade box in his hand, thinking that with Ye Xixi's character, he must be happy with these strange things, so he walked happily towards the princess's mansion.
At this time, Ye Xixi was still nesting in the study, eating pastries while looking at the travelogue brought by Su Xingci.
Jiang Li came to the door of the study and knocked on the door, "Eldest princess, can the little one come in?" ”
Ye Xixi hurriedly wiped the residue from her mouth, "Come in." ”
Jiang Li walked in with a gentle smile, and Ye Xixi could see that Jiang Li was in a good mood, "Is there anything good?" You seem to be in a good mood. ”
Jiang Li was stunned for a moment, only then did he realize that he couldn't be happy and angry every time he was in front of the eldest princess, all his emotions were superficial, and he was obviously indifferent in front of everyone, even if he was said to be the eldest princess's face in person, he didn't show emotion, secretly doubted, and handed the brocade box in his hand to Ye Xixi, "This is the sincerity of the prince of Zhennan, the eldest princess can still be satisfied, and the other party promised that after finding Princess Fule, she will make up for a silver ticket of 300,000 taels." ”
Ye Xixi put down the travelogue in her hand, took the brocade box, opened it and saw the fiery red beads all over her body, and looked at Jiang Li curiously, "This is?" ”
"This is a phoenix fire bead, the whole body is scorching, put it in the house in winter, no charcoal fire, enough for heating." Jiang Li thought that Ye Xixi had never seen it, and patiently explained, "I'm afraid there is only this one in this world, and the prince of Zhennan is quite sincere." ”
Jiang Li thought that Ye Xixi would like it very much, but when she raised her eyes to look at Ye Xixi, she saw Ye Xixi frowning and her whole face was dissatisfied, Jiang Li panicked instantly, thinking that she had made Ye Xixi unhappy by making her own opinion.