Two or three fireflies were contained in thumb-sized glass bottles, and hundreds of glass bottles were strung together with fishing lines and hung from the treetops. The original green light of the fireflies emits various colors of light under the refraction of the colored glass, such as pink diamonds, blue jade, and night pearls, like stars falling on the canopy of trees.

Song Zhi never thought that the night could be as bright as the day, she and Jiang Changwan sat at the same table, the square table was covered with brocade, Jiang Changwan stroked a cherry embroidered on it, and said in a low voice: "This brocade for tablecloth is as expensive as my clothes." ”

Song Zhi reached out and touched the fist-sized night pearl on the table, the soft white glow made it look like the moon, as if the moon had been caught and placed on the base of rosewood. Song Zhi must not be the only one who imagines this, because what is carved on the base is a picture of a moon rabbit pounding medicine.

"The girl of the Zeng family is looking at you!" Jiang Changwan peeled a grape and ate it, covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and spit out two tender green seeds into the white porcelain plate.

Song Zhi looked up, and when he met Zeng Yunyi's gaze, the two looked at each other and smiled. There was a girl with big eyes and a big face beside her who was looking at Song Zhi curiously, with a look of surprise in her eyes. Song Zhi was a little accustomed to such a gaze, so he only nodded and looked away.

"Who's that guy next to Miss Zeng?" Song Zhi picked up the wine glass and touched Jiang Changwan lightly, and drank a small sip of sweet peach blossom wine.

"She's the daughter of General Runan, the one who was promised to the Eighth Prince." Jiang Changwan said, she turned her head when she said this, as if she was a little embarrassed. She was restrained by her mother, she hadn't touched sweet and greasy meat for several days, and her body had returned to her previous slender shape.

Song Zhi took a small piece of plum meat and ate it, squinting sour at him. The beauty looks very cute no matter what she looks like, maybe because Song Zhi and Jiang Changwan are both good-looking, and it is common for their eyes to fall on this table occasionally.

It's just that the arrogant woman next to the eldest princess glanced over from time to time, with small thorns in her eyes, which reminded Song Zhi that when he was a child, the subordinates were lazy and did not completely clean up the cang'er in the garden, and as a result, these small thorn balls stuck to Song Zhi's hair and skirt, scraping on the skin, and stinging.

Song Zhi guessed that nine times out of ten, this woman was Tao Wanrong, the daughter of the eldest princess.

"Sister, take it easy. Don't be too sweet and be careful with your teeth. Song Zhi's advice was drowned out in the sound of silk and bamboo, Jiang Changwan shook her head, pretending that she couldn't hear Song Zhi's words.

The kabuki of Nanrakufu is not something that everyone can summon to enjoy, and only some of the most respected princes and ministers have the right to do so. Song Ling could do this, but he never liked these silk and bamboo songs and dances, and he never summoned them.

"The eldest princess is really favored," in the melodious music, Jiang Changwan still had enough interest to say something to Song Zhi, "The woman who plays the dulcimer is the longest summoned musician in the Queen Mother's palace, except for the emperor, no one dares to invite her out to play without authorization, for fear of disturbing the Queen Mother's interest." ”

Jiang Changwan was restrained for a long time, as if she had just been released from prison, and she felt very fresh when she saw anything.

"Sister, be reserved." Song Zhi tugged at Jiang Changwan's sleeve, the maiko had just made an extremely difficult maneuver, Jiang Changwan herself was also a woman who was good at dancing, she was particularly interested in this, she was about to poke half of her body out.

Jiang Changwan said: "Sister, remember, let's dance a swallow dance together." ”

Song Zhi nodded, "It's been a long time ago, why did my sister remember it today?" ”

"My mother said that singing and dancing are all things to be learned by concubines, for people to have fun, and I am not allowed to dance again, I haven't danced a dance for a long time." The Maiko's water sleeves are raised, like a spring flowing water.

"If my sister wants to dance, come to my courtyard tomorrow, let's dance behind closed doors, who knows?" Song Zhi comforted.

When Jiang Changwan just wanted to say something, she suddenly saw Song Zhi smiling slightly, and her expression was a little displeased.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Changwan asked.

That gaze was like a thorn in his back, and Song Zhi thought to himself, 'What the hell is this woman going to do?' Haven't seen enough? ’

Jiang Changwan crossed Song Zhi and saw Tao Wanrong, she lowered her eyes, took an orange and peeled it slowly. "Sister, do you know why the county lord came back suddenly? And alone? ”

"Why?" Song Zhi only knew that the county lord lived in Bijing and married the Yin Feng family, which was not a high marriage, but the Feng family's sister-in-law was very good-looking, so the county lord was willing to marry. As for why he came back, Song Zhi really didn't know why.

"Yesterday's news is still fresh and hot. The county lord and the Feng family have reconciled. Jiang Changwan peeled the orange, but didn't eat a single petal, and began to slowly tear the white veins on the orange again. The county lord didn't save any face for the Feng family, saying that her husband was in the way of the heir. In a few days, even the beggars on the street will know the news. ”

"Is she still staring at me?" Song Zhi came over after using a bowl of sweet cheese, and he had some bottom in his stomach, and he didn't have much interest in the food on this full table, so he only picked some refreshing side dishes to eat.

"Hmm." Jiang Changwan glanced in that direction quietly and said lightly.

Song Zhi frowned, and Jiang Changwan saw that she was so uncomfortable, so she raised her voice slightly and said, "After eating a few glasses of wine, I feel a little dizzy." My sister will go out with me to blow the wind, right? ”

Song Zhi nodded, and Zhuyue and Ruoquan respectively helped up their master and quietly retreated. The eldest princess was concentrating on the dance, not noticing the movement of the two of them. But Tao Wanrong beside her kept staring at Song Zhi until the hem of her skirt disappeared around the corner.

Jiang Changwan and Song Zhi were not familiar with the Eldest Princess's Mansion, so they didn't go far, but just walked a few steps on the corridor by the pool.

The music was curling, and Jiang Changwan stood by the fence of the cloister, looking at ease.

"Sister, be careful, this red pillar is very short, and it won't be good if you fall into the pool." The fence is only as high as a person's calf, Song Zhi instructed.

There are lanterns on the fence, and the gentle yellow light shines on the black water and red fish in this pool, which looks very beautiful. Ruoquan took out a bag of fish food from the embroidery bag he was carrying and handed it to Jiang Changwan.

Song Zhi chuckled, "My sister still has such a temperament, she likes to feed the fish, and she has to bring fish food at any time." At this moment, it is just right to feed the red fish in this river. ”

Jiang Changwan handed the fish food bag to Song Zhi, her fingertips gathered slightly, pinched a pinch of fish food and threw it into the pool. The fish in the pond are happily jumping and competing for food, arousing the gentle sound of water.

"Well, it's still comfortable here." Song Zhi stretched out his arms, and even stretched his waist so good-looking, like dancing.

"Why does Miss Song think today's banquet is very boring?" The arrogant female voice that was deliberately dragged out sounded, Jiang Changwan was startled, and unintentionally sprinkled most of the fish food into the pool, and the red fish in the pool encountered such a 'feast', and the sound of water rattled.

Song Zhi turned around and bowed slightly, and said lightly: "County lord." ”

It is said that the gentleman is watched under the moon, and the beauty is seen under the lamp, Tao Wanrong did not know that what he said was true until this moment.

Song Zhi's appearance standing under this lantern was a little different from the appearance of Fang Cai in the hall.

Tao Wanrong looked sour, and felt a little more dissatisfied in her heart. "Invite Miss Song to come today, but reluctantly?"

"The county lord laughed, the food is delicious and exquisite, the singing and dancing are pleasant and moving, it is the honor of the courtiers to be invited by the eldest princess, how can you be reluctant?" Song Zhi first glanced back at Jiang Changwan, and saw that she had calmed down, so he replied.

"It's really clever and eloquent, except for a skin, a woman like you can be a wife of Jing Yu?" As soon as Tao Wanrong opened his mouth, there was a string of ugly and sharp words.

"How can the county lord talk like that!?" Jiang Changwan said indignantly for Song Zhi.

"Are you her maid? Why speak for her? Tao Wanrong said aggressively, she took two steps forward, and was only half an arm's length away from Song Zhi.

She doesn't look very similar to the eldest princess, but it also gives people a sense of charm, the eldest princess's charm is in the temperament around her, and Tao Wanrong's charm is more explicit, fox eyes, small nose, fleshy lips, when she speaks, she likes to be empty-eyed, as if she hasn't slept enough.

"You!" Jiang Changwan had suffered such a grievance, and she was so angry that she opened her mouth.

Tao Wanrong raised her eyebrows, glanced at Jiang Changwan with disdain, and looked at Song Zhi up and down, Song Zhi's dress today was loose, and she couldn't see the figure inside.

"Hmph." Tao Wanrong's cold snort clearly fell into Song Zhi's ears, and she saw her gaze fall on Song Zhi's chest month by month, and she was angry, but she couldn't tell the difference.

"The courtier's daughter is a little drunk, so she came out to blow the wind and wake up, and there are some times when she comes out, it's time to go back." Why Tao Wanrong targeted Song Zhi like this, Song Zhi understood, and it was because she understood that she didn't want to care, she took Jiang Changwan and was about to leave, but she was pushed hard by Tao Wanrong, and stumbled back a few steps.

Song Zhi stood firmly, but heard Jiang Changwan scream. She didn't want to think about it, so she grabbed Jiang Changwan with her backhand, her arm had a dull pain, but she didn't dare to vent any strength.

"Miss!!" Most of Jiang Changwan's body was hanging outside the fence, and half of her body was already immersed in water, if it weren't for Song Zhi still holding on tightly, I am afraid that she would have fallen into the water.

Ruoquan and Zhuyue hurriedly worked together to drag Jiang Changwan up, and Tao Wanrong stood on the side and watched motionlessly.

"Sister, are you okay?" Song Zhi dragged his arm, his face in pain.

Jiang Changwan had a large bruise on her arm, and the whole person was so frightened that she couldn't speak.

"What's going on?" Shen Xueran heard these women's screams, how could she sit still? After coming out of the hall, he watched the four of them sit down again, and saw Tao Wanrong standing aside, like a nobody, really confused.

"Mother, Miss Song knocked her little sister into the river clumsily, fortunately, the maids are quick-eyed, otherwise they will make trouble." Tao Wanrong walked quickly to Shen Xueran's side and said.