This yard is not big, but it is very quiet, and it is a good place for self-cultivation. In particular, the flowers and plants in the yard give people a pastoral style. Like the bustling earthly world, the only pure land.

The man like Zhilan and the jade tree is tending to those flowers and plants in the courtyard at the moment. Looking at them, a faint smile appeared on his face, and it was a kind of satisfaction without desire.

In fact, these are not precious flowers, not even flowers, they have a nice name, called Forget Worry Grass. The plant is not tall, with oval leaves and small pink flowers, but it blooms unusually brightly. There are no peonies noble, roses are gorgeous, there are no lotus flowers, and the lilies are elegant. But he liked their exuberance, not as delicate as those precious flowers and plants.

Their value is not only in appreciation, which adds some life to this deserted yard, but most importantly, they also have medicinal value and can cure diseases and save lives.

But the reason why he likes it so much is because it also has another name, daylily.

"Childe, we're late today, it's a pity that we didn't enter the palace. I heard that a major event happened in the palace, and now it has been rumored that the city is full of storms. ”

Bao Shan ran over excitedly, and couldn't wait to report the news he had just heard to Childe.

The man was dressed in a white plain suit, and his head was only lightly wrapped with a white ribbon. A picturesque face, perfect without a trace of flaws. The breezy and moon-like eyes are calm and waveless, and the whole person looks tranquil and elegant. It is really a stranger like jade, and the son is unparalleled in the world.

Hearing this, the peach petal-like lips were only slightly hooked, and he said lightly, "When did you see that your son-in-law was interested in those gossips?" ”

Baoshan sighed and looked at his son-in-law helplessly.

"Childe, it's just that you haven't asked about the world outside for the past two years. Now that he has returned to the capital and returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, how can he still live a peaceful life like in the past? Xiangye asked you to come back, and there must be his arrangement. As the concubine of the Prime Minister's house, you must bear the responsibility that you should bear. ”

Baoshan looked at Childe's calm face and seemed to be a little displeased, so he changed the topic and remembered what he was going to say just now.

"Childe, I haven't told you about the palace yet? Do you remember that ten years ago, when the emperor was in power, there was a spiritual lady? Because she can attract butterflies by playing the piano, she is deeply favored by the emperor. ”

Fu Yunqing was just concentrating on the flowers and plants, and didn't seem to be interested in his story. However, Baoshan is also used to it, which does not prevent him from playing freely.

Later, the lady was burned to death in the Linghua Palace, but the rare phoenix tail qin fell into the hands of the eighth princess. Today she played a passage in the hall with that harp, and let out a phrase that if anyone could use it to attract butterflies, she would give it to her, and guess what happened? ”

"There must be people who love to be in the limelight, go up and try." He replied casually.

"You're right, but it's a pity that they're also insulting themselves. In the end, it was Princess Xiao who went up and played a song. What's wrong with you? A miracle really happened, and a lot of butterflies flew to the main hall, and the scene was really spectacular. Baoshan had a fascinated expression on his face, as if he had witnessed the shocking scene with his own eyes.

His indifferent face finally changed slightly, and he looked up at Baoshan and asked, "Is King Xiao married?" ”

Bao Shan scratched his head, "I don't know this very well, but I heard that the Queen Mother is going to marry King Xiao."

King Xiao said that he was already married. Surely you can't guess what kind of woman King Xiao likes? It turned out to be a female bandit. Many people can't understand that King Xiao's taste is really special. ”

Fu Yunqing smiled lightly, got up and flicked the grass clippings on his body, and said lightly: "King Xiao is very human, and his vision is also very unique. Besides, people who can play the phoenix tail must not be ordinary people. I think King Xiao is a discerning person. ”

Bao Shan thought about it and seemed to make sense, "I heard that the female bandit is also good-looking, but she is somewhat similar to Concubine Ling." The Queen Mother listened to her piano and almost lost control, mistaking her for a concubine, which alarmed the Praetorian Guards. ”

"Do you know what this woman's name is?" The eyes that have always been indifferent seem to have a hint of curiosity.

"I don't know this treasure, so I'll ask you."

"No, I'm just asking. You go get busy with yours, I'm going to take a break. If someone looks for me, they will say that I am not feeling well and it is inconvenient to meet customers. After speaking, he turned around and left, leaving only Baoshan with a stunned face, and the carefree grass in the garden, blooming quietly.

It's late at night, and January is like a hook.

In King Xiao's study, Qingmei, who was dressed as a servant girl, stood below.

The cold voice of the man above sounded, "Is she suspicious?" ”

"Back to the prince, no matter who this incident happens to, it is inevitable to feel unbelievable, let alone a shrewd person like the master. So the slave told her something about the concubine, but she didn't say a word about what she shouldn't have said. ”

The cold man bowed slightly, expressing satisfaction, "In the future, you will stay by her side and take care of her, and don't talk nonsense about other things." ”

"Yes, the slave knows. But can this matter really be hidden from the master for a lifetime? Qingmei couldn't help but look at the arrogant man above worriedly.

Xiao Junluo sighed lightly, "It's a moment to hide it, right?" At least then her heart will be happy.

Qingmei thought about it and knelt on the ground, kowtowed to King Xiao, and said sincerely: "The slave and maid thank the prince for not killing, and thank the prince for taking care of the master." Qingmei is willing to be a cow and a horse to repay the prince's kindness. ”

"You don't have to worry about it, the reason why I did this is because she is Zi'er."

Qingmei's body was stunned for a moment, and she slowly raised her head to look at the man above. The moonlight shone on his perfect side face, and his handsome and unscrupulous face was like a god descending into the world. Maybe only such a man can really protect his master, and she should rest assured.

Early the next morning, Xia Xiaoxuan rarely waited for someone to shout, so she got up and dressed herself. is dressed in a simple red dress, with just an ordinary jade hairpin on her head, and no ring embellishments on her body. The little face is just doing simple skin care, and no fat powder is used. But this kind of dress looks more beautiful and refined, and it is not stained with mortal dust.

"Master, are you going out?" Qingmei served breakfast and saw that Xia Xiaoxuan had already dressed up and seemed to be going out.

"yes, I'm going to find a friend today." After dressing up, Xia Xiaoxuan sat on the dining table and began to eat. Now that she has the money, her business cannot be delayed any longer.

After eating, Hongfeng and Xiaolan insisted on going out with her, she knew that if she didn't take her out, Xiao Junluo would definitely not be at ease, so she only brought Hongfeng, because she was more stable. Under Aunt Mei's repeated advice, she went out.

This time she was riding on horseback

The car went out, but it was not the one that Xiao Junluo swaggered about.

The carriage stopped in front of the Zhu Mansion, and the guards guarding the door looked like they were nostrils facing the sky, ignoring them. After informing that it was someone from King Xiao's Mansion, they changed their attitude and hurriedly invited them in.

"They are really dogs, and they are even more arrogant than the guards of our Xiao Wangfu." After entering the house, Hongfeng complained indignantly.

However, what Hongfeng said also makes sense, although the slut is a little cheaper and colder, he is really strict with the guards in the house. Treat everyone equally, there is no distinction between high and low.

Zhu Yinyin knew that she was coming today, so she was waiting at the gate of the courtyard early. Seeing her come in, he greeted her with a smile, and took her hand affectionately and invited her into his yard.

"I thought you weren't coming? I'm waiting for it. Look at the snacks I prepared for you, I don't know if it suits your appetite, I made it myself. And this tea, it's chrysanthemum tea, I don't know if you like it or not, but you can only settle it. ”

"Yin Yin, you are too polite, so troublesome, I won't dare to come in the future." Looking at the delicious food and drink on the table, Xia Xiaoxuan said this, but she was not polite at all, and her mouth was full of fragrance.

"Yin Yin, your craftsmanship is so good, you can open a pastry shop in the future."

Zhu Yinyin just smiled, "It's good if you like it, it's not troublesome at all." Usually I'm alone in the courtyard, and no one comes to see me. It's rare that you are willing to come, and I am really happy. ”

"Don't worry, I'll come to harass you often in the future, as long as you don't get annoyed." A certain woman's mouth bulged and she said indistinctly.

"Of course not, I can't ask for it? It's just ......" Zhu Yinyin's face was a little embarrassed, "If you meet my second mother, don't worry about her, she is more cautious." ”

picked up the tea that Zhu Yinyin poured for her and sipped it gently. Before she came, Hongfeng had already told her that Zhu Yinyin was originally a concubine, but her mother died early, and later her father straightened out the concubine. This second lady was originally just the lady's dowry girl, but now that she flies on the branches, it is inevitable that she is a little villainous and very mean to Zhu Yinyin.

"Don't worry, who am I? I'm not even afraid of people like Xiao Junluo, am I still afraid of a woman. ”

Hearing her say this, Zhu Yinyin smiled reassuringly.

The two chatted for a few words, and from the conversation, as well as her understanding of the environment, it can be seen that although Zhu Yinyin is a concubine, she is only a name, but no one in the house really treats her as the eldest lady, and there is only one Xi'er by her side who serves her wholeheartedly.

Now the second lady in the house is in charge, in addition to her, Lord Zhu also has a few concubines, needless to say about other children. Covered by a mother, life is carefree.

So she quickly got back to business, and chatted with Zhu Yinyin while drinking tea: "Yinyin, what did you think about what I told you last time?" In this era, it is impossible for men and women to be equal, men can look down on us women, but we ourselves cannot look down on ourselves. ”

Zhu Yinyin nodded solemnly, "Xiaoxuan, I have thought carefully about what you said. You're right, you can only rely on yourself if you want to change, and I don't want to be an accessory to men, the object of political marriage. ”

"Okay, let's go, come with me and work hard."

Xia Xiaoxuan said that she would go, and she belonged to the action faction. Zhu Yinyin seems to be infected by her and decides to be a rebellious girl.

(End of chapter)