Chapter 545: Garden Party
Because the Liu family was in the suburbs of Beijing, far away from the palace and the Chu family, Chu Nian and the others had to spend the night at the Liu family, and someone came to pick up Chu Nian and the two princesses early in the morning of the next day to go to the scene of the garden party. ┏┛
Although the Liu family is a small family in comparison, it is an official of the imperial court, in charge of the entire Jingzhao Yin Mansion, and the territory of the Liu family is not small, and the Liu family has many dependents, so it is easy to play when there is nothing to do on weekdays, and the garden of the Liu family has been changed to a general existence of a playground-
There are all the pleasing flowers and trees in it, but there is also a huge pool, and in the pool is a huge pavilion, which is enough to accommodate the Chu family to have fun in it; There were also three small boats for swimming in the lake, and the boats were surrounded by lotus flowers on the shore, and when they sat on the boats, they could reach the lotus root that peeked out their heads as soon as they stretched out.
Next to the pool was a huge flat playground, with goals and other things on the field, and when Chu Nian and the others arrived, there were already people playing polo on it, and there was an endless stream of laughter.
On the other side of the garden, there are no less than dozens of tables and chairs, on which are prepared tea, melons and fruits, which can be used by a group of quiet noblewomen to chant poems here, to Chu Nian's surprise, at the garden party, there are also a few rich sons and daughters who can be named, who are accompanied by Liu Shuo, and their relationship is also good.
And most of the warblers and Yanyan have reached the marriageable age, and when they see a group of sons and brothers at this stall, they are all so shy that their cheeks are slightly red. The whole children's garden party looks more like a large-scale blind date.
Chu Ning, who was behind, said a little helplessly: "I thought that since it was a garden party held by the Yuan Niang of the Liu family, at most it would be a group of noble girls in the capital, but now I see that it is the first time that there is a group of sons and brothers at the garden party." ”
Chu Nian wrinkled her brows, it seems that the two ladies in the palace may not be controlled by illusions, but in the end, she should be more vigilant, after all, there are so many enemies that she can barely count.
Ming Qiao on the side saw the polo, and his eyes suddenly lit up, and Liu Yuanniang, who was good at observing words and feelings, hurriedly said: "Why don't you change your outfit and let's go play together?" ”
Ming Qiao nodded and agreed almost without thinking about it, this Fang Mingyue didn't like this kind of exercise, but she didn't want to participate, so Mingqiao followed Liu Yuanniang to change clothes, and followed Chu Nian alone.
Wu Liang saw Ming Qiao leave with an excited face, and said sourly: "Isn't it polo, what's so fun." ”
Chu Nian glanced at him amusedly, but did not speak, just sat down on the table and chair that had been prepared on the side, and a group of noblewomen saw a sharp eye, and hurriedly came over.
"I've seen Princess Mingyue, the unequaled county lord ......"
Chu Nian didn't have the heart to pay attention to this group of women with obvious purposes, so he handed over this group of noble women to Mingyue to deal with alone, and turned to look at the group of men absentmindedly, and saw that some of the men noticed the movement here, and the other party didn't know what to talk about in a whisper, Liu Shuo had an obvious smile on his face.
He walked slowly towards Chu Nian, looking personable, "I have long heard that the county lord is proficient in all kinds of poetry and songs, and today I am trying to understand and comprehend, I don't know if the county lord is interested?" ”
Chu Nian raised his eyebrows slightly, "The amusement between you men, I'm afraid that it will be inconvenient for me to participate, right?" ”
That party didn't mean to let Chu Nian go, and walked out of the man's pile with an obscene-looking one, his eyes greedily glanced up and down at Chu Nian, and then he smiled and said: "No, no, no, the county lord's talent, I heard, is a hundred times stronger than our men, besides, poetry and songs, when did you distinguish between men and women?" ”
Chu Ning on the side frowned, and just wanted to open his mouth to refuse for Chu Nian, but saw Chu Nian looking at the obscene-looking young man with interest, "I don't know where this Langjun is?" ”
The young man's face was stunned, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "The contemptible people are talking about the Wang family." ”
Chu Nian raised his eyebrows slightly, is he talking about the Wang family? I don't think this adult is very active, otherwise she wouldn't have heard of this official position, and she wouldn't even be able to remember what it looks like.
At this time, Liu Shuo on the side saw that Chu Nian's attention was on this Wang family Langjun, and suddenly a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, but he didn't speak.
Chu Nian thought for a moment before he said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Wang family has had some unpleasant things with me before?" Thinking about it, if I get involved with Wang Jialangjun today, maybe Wang Jialangjun will be punished after he goes back, so it is better for me not to spoil the fun today, you all have fun. ”
As soon as these words came out, Liu Shuo's face soothed a little, on the other hand, the Wang family Langjun didn't seem to be very happy, Liu Shuo took the lead in stopping in front of Chu Nian and said: "Since the county lord doesn't like it, then let's not force it, if you change the show that the county lord likes another day, you can invite the county lord again." ”
Seeing this, a group of sons and brothers had to hide back in disappointment, but Chu Nian felt that a resentful gaze in the crowd was staring at her, she frowned and looked back, and unexpectedly saw a figure in the corner.
He was sitting alone at the table, flanked by a little servant, clearly dressed in a luxurious garment, which looked very cheap on his thin body, and on his table was a pile of melons and fruit and wine jugs, as if he wanted to get drunk on this garden party.
Those narrow eyes looked at Chu Nian for a moment, and then withdrew his gaze, but Chu Nian still recognized him.
Although he hasn't seen him for a long time, Chu Nian still remembers him vividly, after all, he is the son of Huainan Palace, even if he is now uncared for because of his physical defects, that face is unforgettable.
However, Chu Nian accidentally knew where this kid's hatred for himself came from.
After a while, she withdrew her gaze, half-lowered her eyes, and drank tea indifferently as if she was nothing, if this kid hated her, then he hated, maybe he could go to a scourge for Xiaolan today, and in the future, Xiaolan and the little son she gave birth to can also live a few days of pure life in Huainan Palace.
This party seemed to notice Chu Nian's strangeness, and Chu Ning was puzzled: "Sister, what's wrong?" ”
Chu Nian shook his head slightly, turned his eyes, but saw Wu Liang on the side, at this moment Chu Nian and Mingyue gathered around a group of nobles, it was inconvenient for him to step forward, so he sat on the other side obediently, calmly drinking tea alone, but absent-mindedly, a pair of eyes glanced towards the polo field on the other side from time to time, and on that side, Ming Qiao, who had changed his clothes and was heroic, was having fun with people.
At this stall, another figure slowly walked over, Chu Nian and Chu Ning glanced at each other, and saw Liu Erniang, who had changed into gentle clothes, sitting down beside Wu Liang casually.
The two of them pricked up their ears, and the voice of the other side came faintly.
"Mr. Wu, why are you alone?"
As if someone had disturbed the purity, Wu Liang glanced at Liu Erniang with some impatient side eyes, then withdrew his gaze, and said in a cold voice: "It's inconvenient for me to go over to the county lord." ”
Liu Erniang laughed gently for a moment, and then said with a red face: "I haven't asked yet, Mr. Wu is a friend of the county lord?" Or ......"
Wu Liang frowned and glanced at her, "Sort of." ”
That Liu Erniang still didn't seem to notice Wu Liang's rejection, she stepped forward a few points, and said cautiously: "Then, the county lord can bring Mr. Wu to participate in the garden party now, he must attach great importance to Mr. Wu?" ”
Wu Liang didn't bother to answer her this time, as if he was thinking about the tea cup in front of him, but in fact, the afterglow was still sticking to the arena.
The figure who was playing polo with someone seemed to stop, looking at this side fixedly, Wu Liang's side face couldn't help but turn a little red.
Seeing Wu Liang's blushing face, Liu Erniang's eyes lit up for a moment, and she also pretended to be nervous and whispered: "I don't know what Mr. Wu likes?" If Mr. Wu doesn't mind, the little girl can also have some fun with Mr. Wu, so as not to get bored at this garden party......"
"No need." Wu Liang twisted his brows, but his face seemed to be a little redder.
That Liu Erniang only thought he was shy, so she became more and more happy, and whispered: "I heard that Mr. Wu is a good doctor, and the little girl has always been in poor health, I don't know ...... Mr. Wu."
"What are you talking about?" At this moment, Ming Qiao has come down from the court, a polo uniform is neat, due to the fierce exercise, the forehead is still stained with a little sweat, and the sideburns are stuck to the red cheeks, at first glance, it is still a little cute.
Seeing that someone was inserting into the topic, Liu Erniang's face was obviously a little displeased, but she also patiently forced a smile and said: "The little girl saw that Mr. Wu was alone, so she thought about coming to talk to Mr. Wu, which is better than being left out." ”
Ming Qiao twisted his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Wu Liang, but this glance made Wu Liang's face a little nervous, and then saw Ming Qiao unceremoniously sit down next to Wu Liang, "Liu Erniang really has a heart." ”
Liu Erniang saw a little shyness on Wu Liang's face, but this stall was blocked by Ming Qiao, and she couldn't help but flash a trace of annoyance on her face, but she didn't dare to be angry, and said with a smirk: "The princess must be tired of playing, come on, take the princess to wash up first, so as not to make the sticky clothes uncomfortable on your body." ”
"No need." Ming Qiao stopped Liu Erniang's voice, "I still want to play later, don't bother now, by the way, Wu Liang." ”
Her voice softened a little, and her heroic face seemed to have a bit of coquettish charm, "I'll chat with you, don't you need anyone else?" ”
At this moment, the two of them were very close to each other, and Wu Liang's face was like a boiled duck dipped in sauce, he turned his head not to look at the little face, and said in a dumb voice: "No need, it's good for me to stay alone, don't you want to play?" Go play, don't bother me. ”
Liu Erniang also hurriedly helped: "Yes, the princess is going to have fun, she finally went out of the palace once, she must have a good time, Mr. Wu has a little girl to take care of here, and the princess can rest assured." ”
Ming Qiao pursed his lips, but ignored Liu Erniang's words, and looked at Wu Liang's slightly red side face aggrievedly, "You dislike me so much?" ”
Wu Liang's voice became harder and harder, "Yes, the body is stinky, don't come to me." ”
When these words fell, Liu Erniang on the side suddenly turned happy, and a trace of gloom flashed on Mingqiao's face, and at the end, she saw her get up stiffly, "Then I won't bother you." ”