Chapter 48: Strange Familiarity
The Queen Mother had just returned from a walk in the garden, and she heard that Baili Lan had come over with Xiao Shizi, and she was in a happy mood at the moment.
"I heard that you brought Xiao Shizi here? Show the mourners! ”
Baili Lan got up and saluted the Queen Mother, and then motioned to the nurse to send the child to Mama Su, and said, "Originally, Concubine Ou Fang should have come with Xiao Shizi today, but it was delayed by the cold wind." ”
The Queen Mother took the dough-like little man from Mama Su, and said with a loving smile, "It's been a long time since I've seen such a cute child here in the mourning family, you guys, just take the child over and sit down if it's okay, so that the mourning family can be more lively here." ”
"When Concubine Ou is well, she will definitely meet the Queen Mother often."
At the mention of Ou Zhilan, the Queen Mother snorted lightly and said, "The mourning family has also heard about the affairs of the Chen Palace. Although the mourning family has never seen Concubine Ou, it seems that she is not a shrewd person from the fact that she can be deceived by a little girl and almost have a miscarriage. In the future, let her have less contact with the child, so as not to let the child be like her, not shrewd at all! ”
"What did the Queen Mother say, who else would she be like if she was not like Concubine Ou?" Bai Lilan suddenly thought of Su Yichen, and said with a mockery, "But they are all the heirs of the prince, and they are not stupid." ”
"Also, Chen'er has been smart since she was a child, and she can stump university scholars at a young age, which is rare in the entire Bac Ninh country." As the Queen Mother was talking, Xiao Shizi suddenly waved her arms. The small arm is like a crescent moon, white and tender, and it is very attractive to see.
"Yo, this little guy wants you to hug it! Lan'er, hug him! What are you doing in a daze, hurry up! ”
Bai Lilan looked at the milk doll drooling at her with a disparate face, and had the urge to run away. She was used to touching cold things, like guns, like swords. She had never touched something so soft and fragile. The soft touch made her unconsciously get goosebumps, and she especially wanted to wave her arms and wave the milk doll far away.
"Lan'er, hurry up, Xiao Shizi is going to cry!"
Hearing the sound, Bai Lilan stretched out her arm and tried her best to hide herself, so that she threw him out without touching the child.
Holding Xiao Shizi in his arms stiffly, Baili Lan's expression was a little blank.
What's next? Embracing him, swaying gently in his arms? It seems that every time the nurse does this.
Thinking like this, Baili Lan shook the child hesitantly, but Xiao Shizi seemed to be very interested in Bai Lilan's hair, grabbed the end of her hair, and put it in his mouth.
"Hey, it's not something to eat!" Seeing that the little guy's saliva was rubbing against his hair, Bai Lilan had the urge to kill. But his face is cold, and it doesn't work for a child who is not born for a few days. So Xiao Shizi was still grinning, his chubby little hands waving the ends of his black hair, and he was having a lot of fun.
"I think Xiao Shizi is hungry."
A deep valley-like voice rang in her ears, like a dream, making Baili Lan feel a little familiar. Following the prestige, Baili Lan saw a man in a wheelchair, and his dark eyes did not have a trace of waves.
Nangong Jingchen!
Although she had only met him once, Bai Lilan was very impressed by this man, and she always had a sense of déjà vu. But where exactly is the familiarity? Is it because he can't walk on the same legs as Tang Lingshuang? Or are they the eyes that see it all?
"It's the prince of Lanling." After seeing Nangong Jingchen, the Queen Mother gradually put away the smile on her face, although she still looked enthusiastic, Bai Lilan could see the vigilance in the Queen Mother's eyes, "When did you come, did your father come?" I didn't let anyone report it, come in and sit, it's a day outside today. ”
Nangong Jingchen didn't speak, and let Ah Xiang push him into the palace. When Ah Xiang saw the Queen Mother, he knelt down to say goodbye, and glanced at Baili Lan at the moment of raising his eyes, and his heart was suffocated at the moment, and he turned his gaze a little weakly.
It seems that he is used to Nangong Jingchen's silence, and the Queen Mother did not mind his indifference, but asked Mama Su to prepare the pastries herself.
"The Queen Mother doesn't have to be polite, Jing Chen will leave in a while." Nangong Jingchen saw the little Shizi held by Baili Lan, so he stretched out his finger and poked his cheek, and said in a low voice, "It's better to be a child, simple and harmless, and have no intention of harming others." ”
Nangong Jingchen's meaning made the Queen Mother's face change, but because of Baili Lan's presence, she couldn't attack. Adjusting her sitting position, the Queen Mother said casually, "By the way, Xiao Shizi is ready to name?" ”
"This, the prince should not have decided yet."
Seeing Baili Lan's appearance of staying out of the matter, the Queen Mother couldn't help but be angry, and opened her mouth to teach, "Lan'er, the mourning family knows that you don't like to quarrel with others, but it should be your thing, and you can't give it to others, right?" You are the mistress of the palace, and this child is also your son, how can you ignore such a big matter as a name. After you go back, you and Chen'er discuss it carefully. ”
"Yes."
"Also, Concubine Ou's child has been born, shouldn't you also go back to the palace to live? There is a lack of a hostess in this folk family, and there will be no rules and chaos, not to mention the palace? The mourning family knows that you have complained about the prince because of the child, but after all, you are husband and wife, and you don't have to care about it for a while. Everything still has to focus on the overall situation, as long as you keep your position, why worry about having no heirs? Only your children will be able to inherit the title in the future. ”
Before the Queen Mother's reprimand was finished, Nangong Jingchen suddenly chuckled, although it was faint, but it happened to be so good that everyone in the hall could hear it clearly.
"What's the matter, the prince has any objections to the words of the mourning family?" The Queen Mother was already very unhappy with Nangong Jingchen's sudden visit, and now she dared to laugh at her granddaughter-in-law when she reprimanded her, which made her lose face!
Facing the Queen Mother's thin anger, Nangong Jingchen raised his eyes, rarely smiled, and looked at the Queen Mother, "Huh? What did you just say? ”
Nangong Jingchen is also unparalleled, and his handsome and beautiful appearance has also impressed many people. If it weren't for the injuries and disability of his legs in his early years, I'm afraid that the admirers who chased after him would not be less than the four princes. Nangong Jingchen has a gloomy temperament because of his disability, and he rarely shows a smile in front of people, and it is even more difficult to see him smile than the iron tree blooming. And just now, Nangong Jingchen not only smiled, but there was also tenderness in his eyes, which could make people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.
The Queen Mother was also dazzled by Nangong Jingchen's smile, and it took a while to come back to her senses. Coughing lightly, the Queen Mother repeated, "The mourning family asked you, but there was some objection to what the mourning family said. ”
"Oh, the Queen Mother misunderstood, Jing Chen was teasing this child just now, and he thought it was very cute, and he didn't pay attention to what the Queen Mother said."
After listening to Nangong Jingchen's words, the Queen Mother felt a surge of blood on her head, her face turned red, and her eyes were about to burst into flames.
Bai Lilan admired Nangong Jingchen's courage, thinking that he was really comfortable as a hostage, and he didn't take care of the patron's face at all, and on the other hand, the Queen Mother had to hold back, and seemed to have some scruples. Looking at it this way, I don't know who they are the blackhosts.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Baili Lan asked the nurse to take over Xiao Shizi, got up and said, "It's been a long time since I came out, I'm afraid that Xiao Shizi will be sleepy, Lan'er will take Xiao Shizi back to the house first, and come to see the Queen Mother another day." ”
"Well, it just so happens that the mourning family is also lacking, so let's bring the little prince to mourn the family another day."
"Yes." After leaning over to say goodbye, Baili Lan took Xiao Shizi out of the palace. But as soon as he walked a few steps, he heard a squeaky sound behind him.
"Princess Chen was so anxious that she left her handkerchief at the Queen Mother."
Handkerchief? Bai Lilan sneered, thinking that this Nangong Jingchen really made a bad excuse, because she had never been in the habit of carrying a handkerchief.
Turning around coldly, Baili Lan looked at Nangong Jingchen, raised her eyebrows and said, "The prince has something to say, there is no need to find a lame excuse!" ”
"Princess Chen is really direct when she speaks." Nangong Jingchen's dark eyes were firmly locked on Bai Lilan's body, without disguise, domineering and possessive, "I heard that Prince Chen and the mighty general have joined forces to eyeing the position of the crown prince. And the prince has been criticized by the emperor since the last time he used young children as bait, and I am afraid that it is only a matter of time before the prince is abolished. ”
"What the hell is the prince trying to say?" Bai Lilan interrupted Nangong Jingchen impatiently and said, "If you want to discuss state affairs, then go to Shu Yichen and tell me what can I do to help you win the crown prince?" Hmph, that's ridiculous! ”
After hearing this, Nangong Jingchen showed an expression that was really like this, and he didn't seem to be surprised at all by Baili Lan's lack of taboos. That's a tacit understanding between acquaintances. Such Nangong Jingchen made Baili Lan confused again. Didn't they just meet once? If it weren't for Dongxue, I'm afraid she would have forgotten about Nangong Jingchen, why did she feel very familiar when she met? Is it just because of his leg disability? But he is different from Tang Lingshuang, when Tang Lingshuang looks at people, he is always bright and frank, but Nangong Jingchen always exudes a gloomy atmosphere. It was the depression of staying in the shadows for a long time. Tang Lingshuang, as one of the four sons, has a secret weapon that shocks the world and has unparalleled scheming. And Nangong Jingchen is a relative of the emperor and enjoys glory. All of this is different, but why did Baili Lan's sixth sense tell her that things must not be so simple?
After a short period of confusion, Baili Lan regained her former composure, and she felt that instead of wasting her mind thinking about things that had nothing to do with her, it was better to prepare her own office and carefully consider how to cooperate with Baixiangmen. There's so much to do, you can't waste your time on boring people and things. The little in the palace will be handed over to those mediocre people!
Exhaling lightly, Baili Lan ignored Nangong Jingchen, turned around and threw off her long skirt, and walked away.
"Su Yichen is not suitable for you!"
The footsteps slammed, Baili Lan hesitantly turned around to look at Nangong Jingchen, and the nurse beside her continued to move forward as if she hadn't heard, and after Bai Lilan stopped for a long time, she found Bai Lilan's stagnation, and couldn't help asking, "Princess, what's wrong?" ”