The next day, the old Duchess summoned Zhou Zhengzheng and Zhou Yunluo to talk.

"Tomorrow, Your Highnesses will basically come over. The concubine proposed to hold a flower viewing party in the temple and also sent me a post. The county lord of Yong'an of the Nanping Guogong Mansion will also come over. It's just that we came to Daxiangguo Temple this time, originally to pray for blessings and pay tribute to the grandfather of the old country, and we didn't want to go to this flower-viewing party. After all, it is difficult to shirk the concubine's kindness, and it is impossible not to go. You all prepare, don't lose the etiquette of our Wu Guogong Mansion. The old duchess glanced at each of her two granddaughters and commanded.

Zhou Yunluo couldn't help but say happily: "Grandmother, please rest assured, Yunluo will live up to your earnest teachings." ”

When the old Duchess heard this, her face remained unchanged.

Zhou Zhengzheng's eyes lowered, and he pondered for a while before he spoke: "Grandmother, Ah Zheng wants to know, the concubine Niangniang only invited us to the Wu Guogong Mansion this time, yes or no?" ”

The old Duchess nodded, "This time is also a coincidence, the time for us to come to the Great Xiangguo Temple matches the royal nobles." The concubine didn't want to disturb the tranquility of the temple, so she only invited us. The county lord of Yong'an was invited by the Sun family. ”

Zhou Zheng said: "Grandfather has a testament, can not help to participate in the prince's succession, and our Wu State Mansion does not need to make friends with any prince and grandson, such a flower viewing party, if we all go, I am afraid that it will be true, after all, our behavior is to pay tribute to our grandfather and pray for blessings, where can we all go to the excitement of the flower viewing party?" No, my third aunt and I stayed, and the second sister and the county lord of Yongan were handkerchiefs, but they had to go. ”

The old Duchess's eyes widened, and she couldn't believe that an eight-year-old girl could think of this layer.

The Duke of Wu has some military power in its hands and is famous, so it is true that there is no need to tie up with any princes and grandchildren, but it is necessary to tie up with the Duke of Wu's mansion. The old duchess kept the last words of the old grandfather, stopped at courtesy to the princes and grandchildren, and did not have deep friendships. But she never mentioned these things to anyone.

Come to think of it, it was Lin Yu who guessed his mind and taught Zhou Zheng what he said! The old duchess looked at Zhou Zheng with appreciation, Lin Yu is really a good goddaughter, compared to the Sun family, who only instigates Zhou Yunluo to befriend outsiders, Lin Yu has the upper hand for the first time in the heart of the old Duchess this time.

Zhou Yunluo saw that the old duchess was very satisfied with Zhou Zheng, and she was displeased, but she was still very happy to see so many princes and grandchildren, and to meet the concubine again.

The old Duchess said: "Ah Zheng is the eldest daughter of the big house, and it is also appropriate to stay and pray for blessings." As for Yunluo, just follow me. ”

"Yes, grandmother." Zhou Yunluo respectfully bowed.

After Zhou Zhengzheng went back, he took a flower stand and embroidered it carefully, and Feng Sanniang walked over, as if she had something to say.

Zhou Zheng asked Qingyun to pour tea for Feng Sanniang, and said with a smile: "Third aunt, this tea is still the rock tea in the temple, it is very delicious, you can taste it." ”

Feng Sanniang sighed, picked up the tea but didn't drink it.

Zhou Zhengzheng said: "The third aunt has something to say, just say it, I don't have outsiders here." ”

It means that Qingyun who serves her is credible.

Feng Sanniang's eyes were deep, and she said: "Ah Zheng, you have always been very good to your aunt, if your aunt doesn't remind you today, this heart is not steady." If you say something wrong, don't blame your aunt for not being able to speak, she just wants you well. ”

Zhou Zheng nodded: "The third aunt is an upright person, and she is also the elder of Ah Zheng, no matter what she says, Ah Zheng will not have half a word." ”

Feng Sanniang was bold and said: "I heard my mother say, you want to stay and not go to the flower viewing party?" ”

Zhou Zheng picked out the blue and white silk thread from the colored thread bandage, and said: "Yes, Ah Zheng has never liked places that are too lively. ”

"However, you are the eldest daughter of the Duke of Wu's mansion." Feng Sanniang was anxious, "Yunluo is just the daughter of the second room, but she has always meant to replace you, how can you give in to her on such a big occasion?" I don't know, but she is the eldest daughter of Wu Guogong. ”

Feng Sanniang dared to make her words clear to this level, except that she was indeed very uncomfortable looking at Zhou Yunluo, it can be seen that she was beginning to dig out her heart and lungs for Zhou Zheng. Otherwise, if she is accused of provoking, the people of the Zhou family will not be treated to her. She didn't do any good except for making enemies everywhere.

Zhou Zheng put down the needle and thread, held Feng Sanniang's hand, expressed gratitude, and said, "Whether it's a phoenix or a crow, it's not about the surface." Besides, I have no interest in those princes and grandchildren. If the second sister likes it, how can I rob her of it? However, thank you for your concern. I'm always happy to stay with my third aunt. ”

Feng Sanniang saw that Zhou Zheng was young and spoke very maturely, thinking that she must have already had an idea, so she nodded.

"This rock tea is really delicious." Feng Sanniang said.

"Qingyun, take out all the rock tea and give it to the third aunt." Zhou Zhengzheng said, "This is what my grandmother took from the abbot, and the third aunt likes to come and get it." I'll go to the abbot's office tomorrow to get some. ”

Feng Sanniang naturally knew that this rock tea could not be taken casually, Zhou Zheng gave it to her, and Zhou Zheng could only go to the abbot to buy it again.

I didn't want anything, and finally at Zhou Zhengzheng's insistence, I took two packs.

Overnight, Zhou Zheng was rushing to make a forehead. Recently, she got inspiration from the Buddhist temple, if she embroidered the golden silk lotus on her forehead, she would definitely make the old Duchess deeply like it.

The father is not there, the mother has a cold personality, where can she be liked by the old duchess like the second-room couple, she must fight with the entire second room alone, hold the heart of the old duchess in the big house, and wait for the father to come back.

The cherry blossom viewing party began quietly.

This time it was presided over by Concubine Xiao Guifei, and the prince and grandson of the prince and Zhou Yunluo of the Duke of Wu Guo, and the county lord of Yongan County of the Duke of Nanping sat at the same table to enjoy the flowers.

Although men and women are not seated at the same age at the age of eight, in the end, Zhou Yunluo and the county lord of Yongan are still young, and the old Duchess of Wu Guo is with them, so naturally no one will say that they are not in accordance with the rules.

It's just to enjoy the flowers, not to choose a concubine, Xiao Guifei can find a good excuse.

Narcissus passed by with a bookbox and Zhou Zheng, and saw from a distance that along the slope of the bluestone steps, the impatiens were red or pink competing with each other, and the original simple green was suddenly much more lively.

A few naughty little monks also playfully picked a few impatiens.

And the hibiscus flowers that grow on the hillside don't have this trouble, and the breeze comes slowly and sways gently.

"The flowers are blooming so well, but it's a pity that there are a few people who really enjoy the flowers."

Zhou Zhengzheng sighed. Lift your feet and go.

Feng Sanniang was waiting for her in the room.