There is indeed something to bet on, and there is indeed something to the original stone, but if you want to say what this golden silk jade is, no one present can say it. However, these young ladies of rich and noble families have learned not to pretend to understand since they were very young, especially when it comes to this precious thing, they will never ask, "What is that?" In this way, he seems to be vulgar and does not say anything, and he also loses the face of his family.

The fifth prince took this seriously, so he insisted that this broken stone was a rough stone of gold and jade, so it was obviously for Xiao Lingxiao and even the entire Xiao family to relieve the siege. Which Cheng thought, he kindly sent such a favor to the past, Xiao Lingxiao didn't appreciate it at all! And even in turn to put him in the army!

Xiao Lingxiao and the Fifth Prince looked at each other, and sparks could almost burst out between their eyes. Xiao Lingxiao thought to herself, Fifth Prince, do you think you are giving me Xiao Lingxiao a favor? In fact, you care more about your sister's face and your royal face! The princess received a broken stone, and if someone passed it out, she might make up what a terrible thing, the fifth prince, you want to use the Xiao family as a shield to protect your sister, and you want to take the opportunity to let me receive your love? Dream your dreams! How about the Xiao family, I Xiao Lingxiao doesn't care at all, if you have the ability, cut open this broken stone on the spot and see if there is any golden silk jade in it!

A secret contest was only seen in a few breaths, and the five princes raised their heads and laughed, "Who can question Prime Minister Xiao's vision?" If this good thing is cut open and destroyed by us laymen, wouldn't it disappoint Prime Minister Xiao Cheng's hard work? As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Princess Haiyan and said, "Imperial sister, you put this generous gift away, and then open this rough stone after returning to the harem and finding the best craftsman." ”

Xiao Lingxiao didn't accept him, this favor is small, the reputation of the royal sister is big, of course the five princes know how to make trade-offs, and at the same time, they can't help but grit their teeth secretly, and know a little more about this Xiao Lingxiao.

Princess Haiyan, like everyone present, didn't know whether what the Fifth Prince said was true or false, she looked at the stone carefully in confusion, looked at everyone present, suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly smiled, and said to Xiao Lingxiao, "The Fifth Emperor Brother has been away for many years, so he understands these strange things. Miss Xiao, please forgive me for my offensive words just now. ”

Xiao Lingxiao smiled and shook her head, very decent.

Princess Haiyan asked people to take good care of their things, and the atmosphere in the entire snow pavilion suddenly became much more relaxed.

After everyone found a place to sit down, Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu quietly came to Xiao Lingxiao's side, looking at Xiao Lingxiao expectantly.

The two didn't speak, but Xiao Lingxiao understood their thoughts. Although they are the daughters of the prime minister, in this situation, their identity as concubines cannot be put on the stage at all. If they want to show their faces in front of people, they still have to count on Xiao Lingxiao to help.

Xiao Lingxiao thought for a while and asked the four princes beside her, "Fourth Highness, Lingxiao is the first time to step on the first snow, I don't know what we are going to do here?" Is it just to see the snow? ”

The fifth prince's "showmanship" just now made the fourth prince dissatisfied, and he was just thinking about how to win back a city in front of everyone, and at this time, Xiao Lingxiao asked, and the fourth prince's mind suddenly flashed with inspiration, and said, "The snow scene is pleasant, and at this time of year, everyone present will always think of some tricks." By the way, isn't there still the best musician Lu Gongzi in the imperial city this year? We might as well ask Mr. Lu to make a judgment, how about comparing the piano skills here? ”

When the four princes said this, they immediately got a response, and some people were eager to try and wait to show their talents in front of the three princes.

So the jade carving round table in the snow pavilion was vacated, and everyone sat next to it to enjoy the performances of others.

There are not only Miss Shen Boudoir on the stage, but also the son who likes to stroke the piano, ten fingers caress the strings, showing elegance, and while winning bursts of applause from everyone, they have also received Lu Zhongyang's pertinent evaluation.

After a few people came on the stage, they heard Princess Haiyan ask Xiao Lingxiao, "Is Miss Xiao proficient in music?" ”

Xiao Lingxiao shook her head with a smile, looked at Lu Zhongyang and said, "The Prime Minister's Mansion is fortunate to invite Lu Gongzi to teach the piano, but unfortunately I don't know anything about it." However, my two younger sisters are both under the tutelage of Lu Gongzi, so it's better to let them give it a try. ”

Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu's eyes lit up when they heard this, but before the two of them could step forward, they heard Princess Haiyan say with a slight sneer, "Miss Xiao is really different, she doesn't know anything about music and rhythm, and she can say it so unscrupulously." In this imperial city, I am afraid that there is no second woman who can be so 'open'. After saying this, she couldn't help but glance at Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu again, and snorted coldly, "The two young ladies of the Xiao family are rare to see on weekdays, and they must have worked hard to hone their skills in the house. It's just that with the Master here, why should we listen to the students? I think it's better for Lu Gongzi to play a song for us. ”

Princess Haiyan obviously refuted Xiao Lingxiao's face, and after she finished speaking, she also looked directly at Lu Zhongyang with commanding eyes.

Lu Zhongyang looked at Princess Haiyan with an embarrassed expression, and then looked at Xiao Lingxiao, and finally he had no choice but to get up. But as soon as he stood up, he was immediately held tightly by a big hand.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the fifth prince, he pulled Lu Zhongyang, smiled and said, "Zhongyang can't play today because of his finger injury, besides, it's a bit boring to listen to the music all the time, why don't we all move and go to the garden to compete." ”

The playing is certainly elegant, but there are many sons who are not good at this way and can't get on the field, as soon as the five princes say that they are competing, these people immediately respond loudly.

If you want to talk about martial arts, the first thing must be archery, and some of the people who are serving on the side run to get bows and arrows, and the targets are set up, and this is about to begin.

As a matter of course, everyone began to speculate about this competition, and the most disappointed on the side were naturally Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu, who failed to show their talents. This time on the first snow, they can be said to have been carefully prepared, and the opportunity they can have is only just once, but I didn't expect that such a long-awaited opportunity was ruined by Princess Haiyan's words, both of them had red eyes, and tears rolled in their eyes.

"It's all Xiao Lingxiao's fault!" Xiao Zelu's body trembled slightly, gritted his teeth and whispered to Xiao Zechun, "If she hadn't offended Princess Haiyan, how could she ruin our chance to show our faces!" ”

Xiao Zechun turned her head and glanced at Xiao Zelu, although she was also very disappointed, she knew that showing her face depended on luck. She was about to persuade Xiao Zelu, but she heard Xiao Zelu say again, "Look at her smug appearance, have she forgotten that not long ago she was a cheap girl that everyone could bully!" Why can such a cheap girl be surrounded by princes and princesses now? Why! ”

Xiao Zechun looked at Xiao Lingxiao, and saw that the fourth prince was protecting her every step of the way, and the sixth prince also talked to her from time to time, although the attitude of the fifth prince and Princess Haiyan towards her was very subtle, everyone could see that they were now standing in the same circle, Xiao Lingxiao could talk to them at any time, and it was not like other people here, who had to look at the faces of those people and the surrounding atmosphere.

When Xiao Lingxiao was down, when she was bullied, when pigs and dogs were not as good, Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu had seen it with their own eyes, and then thinking about the scene at that time, it was really like a world away. Even Xiao Zechun couldn't help but be jealous at this time, and secretly asked why she became the way she is now.

"I'll do that!"

Xiao Zelu suddenly said this resolutely, interrupting Xiao Zechun's train of thought. Beads of sweat oozed from the corners of Xiao Zechun's forehead, and he lowered his voice and said, "Didn't we discuss it yesterday?" Throw that thing away and go back and say they didn't find it......"

"I've changed my mind." Xiao Zelu looked at Xiao Lingxiao's back coldly, and said, "She ruined my chance to show my face, I can't stop there." ”

"But she also said that she would prepare a dowry for us after this incident...... If you want to do it, you might as well wait later! ”

Xiao Zelu's expression was a little solemn when she heard this, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "If we don't do that, if the eldest lady knows about it, will we still have a good marriage in the future?" Fourth sister, don't lose the watermelon with sesame seeds, it's good to have an extra dowry, but if you ruin your future because of this, everything will be over! ”

Xiao Zechun was speechless by her words, the two looked at each other for a long time, Xiao Zelu suddenly took out a champa from his arms, covered his face and walked quickly to Xiao Lingxiao, choked up and said, "Sister, I am unwell, I want to take a rest." ”

After saying this, she didn't listen to Xiao Lingxiao's answer, and turned around to leave, and this turn, she happened to meet Xiao Fengming who was standing next to Xiao Lingxiao, and the two collided together.

Xiao Zelu glanced up at Xiao Fengming in a panic and left quickly.

Before the archery competition, everyone was either preparing or taking advantage of the chaos to talk, and almost no one noticed the scene of Xiao Zelu leaving just now.

Xiao Fengming was hit hard inexplicably, and just as he felt inexplicable, he looked down and saw that a hairpin had fallen on the ground. Xiao Fengming bent down to pick up the hairpin, and looked at Xiao Zelu who had run away helplessly.

At this moment, Xiao Zechun walked over and said, "Third cousin, I'm really sorry, Fifth Sister She felt uncomfortable because of the incident just now, so she ...... Third cousin, what are you taking? Xiao Zechun seemed to be very puzzled, and raised his voice and asked.

Xiao Fengming stretched out his hand and handed out the hairpin, and said, "It must be the hairpin that the fifth sister dropped just now, please ask the fourth sister to take it and return it to her." ”

Xiao Zechun didn't reach out to pick it up, but glanced at it, raised his voice even more and said, "I know all the things that the fifth sister uses, but this hairpin is not the fifth sister's." Third cousin, where did you get this hairpin? ”

As soon as Xiao Zechun said this, some people around noticed the hairpin in Xiao Fengming's hand.

This hairpin looks very quaint, and there is a strange little beast lying on one side of the hairpin, which has a hideous face, which makes this hairpin look a little weird.

Others just felt a little strange when they saw this hairpin, but at this time, Li Jingxuan, who was standing next to Xiao Lingxiao, suddenly widened his eyes, and even involuntarily stepped forward, grabbed the hairpin and took a closer look, and then muttered, "This ...... Isn't it just something that was lost in the palace......"