First Arrival in Yancheng Chapter 20 Princess Gift
Xiao Shunzi was in a hurry and stopped the two who were about to travel.
"Your Highness, you go slowly. There's something to give to Miss Boa. β
"Who sent it? What is so important? Seeing the other party's anxious look, Sima Liang was a little puzzled.
Bao'er didn't speak, but looked at the two.
Although it was a gift for her, most of it was given for Sima Liang's sake. These days, I have received a lot. She's been surprised for a long time.
Xiao Shunzi gasped a few times before she straightened out her breathing.
"Yes...... Three princesses. β
"What?"
Sima Liang's eyes widened instantly, very surprised.
"Is it the third princess who is married to the Yang family?" Boa asked.
She also knew about the existence of this princess, but looking at the unnatural appearance of the two, she was a little unsure.
"Li Guo is like her, one is enough trouble. Two of them can't go to heaven. Sima Liang was helpless.
Seeing him like this, Bao'er secretly thought: This third princess is a troublesome character.
When it comes to the royal family, she doesn't have much to say. Even if Sima Liang didn't care, she still had to be cautious in her words and deeds, in case the wall had ears.
"It's just a gift, and it's not a big deal. If you don't think it's okay, just return it. Bao'er persuaded.
Having said that, Sima Liang still felt that it was inappropriate.
He basically had no contact with this sister. It can even be said that the relationship is opposite.
First of all, the Yang family, whom the third princess married, was the driving force behind Sima Liang's grandfather being wiped out. also because his grandfather was exterminated, which caused his mother's fetal movement and finally died of hemorrhage.
In addition, the Yang family is also stumbling on the issue of Sima Liang's domain.
He advised the emperor many times, hoping that he could be sealed in the northwest, or in the places where birds in Yanbei do not lay eggs.
If it weren't for the crown prince and queen, there would have been enough money. In addition, the emperor still remembers his son, and he may have really been excluded to that kind of place.
Although it is explained that the Yang family is blocking it, Sima Liang knows that this sister is indispensable behind him.
As early as when he was 12 years old, the other party got married.
But before that, as long as I saw Sima Liang. The third princess looked at it with a wary look, as if the person in front of her was not her younger brother, but a fierce beast.
From the moment he noticed the other party's eyes, Sima Liang hated the other party in his heart.
It can be said that this third princess is the person he hates the most in this world, and there is no one.
And the other party also clearly hated Sima Liang, never gave a gift, never said anything, and never even brought a word of greeting.
Even the other party who was supposed to greet him did not show up this time.
This sudden gift made Sima Liang feel unusual, and he always felt that there was some conspiracy.
After taking a deep breath, he relaxed a little.
"Let's take a look." Sima Liang pretended to be calm.
Bao'er doesn't understand the relationship between the two. I thought to myself: does a gift need to be so fussy?
A delicate lacquer box was brought up by Xiao Shunzi.
The box is not big, it looks like it contains jewelry.
On the cumbersome lacquer carving, you can faintly see the appearance of a phoenix.
Sima Liang slowly opened the box and saw what was inside. His demeanor became more solemn.
Bao'er next to her looked at the inside of the box with bright eyes.
"This, this, this, can I really wear it?"
Hearing this, Sima Liang scolded secretly: Woman.
"If you like it, take it. This thing should not be worn at normal times. It can only be worn on some important occasions, or when you are alone in private. β
"Then when we get married, can I wear it?"
Boa thought of the recent event, which was the wedding of the two.
Sima Liang also understood, it is estimated that the third princess just wanted Bao'er to wear it at that time.
As for the meaning, he could not make an accurate judgment.
"Yes, that's how it was intended. This phoenix hairpin was given to her by the queen as a dowry back then. β
Sima Liang handed the box to Bao'er.
The gift of the third princess is a phoenix hairpin with beautiful workmanship.
The main material of this hairpin is gold.
The main body is a phoenix, which is very fine and lifelike.
There are tiny joints, like hair.
The eyes are inlaid with expensive gemstones.
Coupled with the gold silk hanging, the pearls are strung together.
The luxurious appearance made Bao'er tremble a little when she picked it up.
"Your Highness, can I try it on?" Bao'er's eyes were full of anticipation.
"It's for you, not mine. Just look at it if you want to. β
Sima Liang said it casually, but in his heart he was even more worried. I thought: What is the purpose of such a bloody investment?
Xiao Shunzi stared at the hairpin, probably thinking about the deep meaning behind it.
Only Bao'er took off the hairpin on her head and put it on carefully.
Suffering from the lack of mirrors, she couldn't see what she looked like with a hairpin.
"Your Highness, isn't it good-looking?"
"Good-looking, good-looking." Sima Liang's mind was not here, and he was extremely perfunctory.
"I'll take it back first."
The other party's attitude made Bao'er very unhappy. In addition, the gift is more precious, so she plans to put it away first.
So she picked up the box and went back to the yard.
After seeing her leave, Xiao Shunzi smiled bitterly.
"These three princesses, the one who came is not good."
"Yes, but I can accept this gift."
Sima Liang's liking for Bao'er is only the second reason, mainly because he thinks that the third princess must have some deep meaning in sending it like this. In case you send it back, you are also planning on the other side. Isn't that a self-defeating trap?
Of course, this possibility is very small, almost none. He was more convinced of the hairpin itself, and that might be it.
What matters is what the other person wants to convey to himself. Is it a warning? Is it a reminder? Or is it a hint before the shot? Anyway, it won't be a soft submission.
Even if the third princess was soft in person, Sima Liang would not believe it, let alone give this little hairpin.
"Really, it was sent at this time, and I lost all interest for a day."
I was scared by the other party's gift that I didn't know what it meant. Sima Liang originally wanted to go out, but the mood to play was gone.
Seeing that Bao'er hadn't come out for a long time, Sima Liang let Xiaoshunzi go first.
Angry, he returned to the courtyard.
Seeing the open doors of the three rooms, Sima Liang finally entered the east wing.
"Xianggong, why are you back too? Is something happening on Sister Bao'er's side? Just now, I saw her holding a box of things and running happily into the main house. Mu Yu lay lazily on the chaise longue, his face full of doubts.
"Don't mention it, my mood today has been ruined by that hairpin." Sima Liang sat beside the other party and complained.
Hairpin? Mu Yu thought of the hairpin he had just glanced at. I thought: That hairpin seems to be really good, otherwise Sister Bao'er wouldn't be so happy. But what does it matter?
She had a lot of doubts in her heart, but she didn't want to worry the people in front of her. After all, the other party came to her to release his sorrows.
"Okay, Xianggong, we don't want to worry about it. Kiss one. Mu Yu offered a fragrant kiss very intimately.
"Just know how good you are."
Sima Liang hugged the other party, wanting to use this gentleness to forget the troubles just now.
Seeing that the two of them were tired, Xiaohe covered her mouth and quietly slipped out, closing the door by the way. Prevent Bao'er from coming out and seeing such an exciting scene.
But in a yard, there is nothing to hide.
Bao'er, who saw the situation in the courtyard, sighed.
"Are these three princesses really so scary? It wouldn't be too bad to be able to send such a valuable hairpin. "She was clearly bought.
You can't blame Bao'er for being snobbish, but the gift is too intimate. The habit of dressing up cultivated since childhood made her addicted to these delicate little objects.
Plus she has an instinctive fondness for shiny things. Otherwise, he would not have been coaxed by Sima Liang with a jade plate.
Touching the hairpin of the hairpin, Bao'er stroked Sima Liang again, and the jade plate that she originally gave her.
After some thought, she called Xiaobei.
"You go and call Xiaohe in. I have something to say to her. β
"Yes, Miss."
Soon Xiaohe was brought in, and then Bao'er got up and said something in the other party's ear.
"Got it?"
"Got it."
"Then go ahead."
Xiaohe heard the order and trotted all the way back to the east wing.
After watching the other party knock on the door and enter, Bao'er's heart was slightly sour.
"Your Highness, you can't blame me for being stingy, I will give up all of you today to her. I'll take a little hairpin, not too much. β
It seems that between the hairpin and Sima Liang, Bao'er chose the hairpin.
Of course, this is her comfort to herself.
Bao'er did this to take care of Mu Yu, after all, the other party had been in this courtyard for several days. Although some people steal jade and incense at night, they are always in this courtyard during the day.
Since this hairpin makes Sima Liang unhappy. To avoid the other party seeing herself and thinking of the hairpin, she simply asked Mu Yu to accompany the other party to relieve her sorrows.
Bao'er thought to herself: Yesterday, we just went out together, so I don't worry about this time.
She thought very well, but she really watched the two of them go out of the yard and began to regret it again.
"Really went out. Hum. β
People are like this, they don't care when they think about it, but they regret it when it happens.
"It's okay, I have a hairpin, I have a hairpin,......" Her sour words couldn't convince anything at all.
Unlike Bao'er's shyness, on the way out, Mu Yu hugged Sima Liang's arm the whole time.
The two who have had a skin-to-skin relationship, this contact is nothing.
In terms of coaxing men, Mu Yu does have a set. Sima Liang, who was originally annoyed, no longer had the haze just now.
The two of them left the Tang Mansion with a smile and a smile.
"It's almost noon, let's go to Surabaya Tower."
"It's okay, the concubine may not have been gone for a long time."
Traveling with a woman, there are not many good options in recent places. Come to think of it, this place is still a little interesting.
The two of them were so tired and walked towards the Surabaya Building.
Some people who were secretly stalking also followed the two of them.
Sima Liang, who noticed it, was a little irritable.
It was close to lunchtime, and the streets were in a hurry. The restaurants on both sides also heard lively sounds.
Looking for the sound and leaving, the place where the voices are boiling. A wine shop with a very different faΓ§ade is the destination of the two of them.
The storefront of Surabaya House is on the corner, with three floors, and it occupies a lot of land, so it looks quite magnificent.
But in Yancheng, there are many bigger than it.
But other better-decorated or bigger liquor stores don't do as well as here. From the moment the restaurant opened, it was full of diners, and when it was time to eat, it was full.
Although this building is run by Surabaya State, the food sold is basically Yandi food, and there are not many characteristics.
Perhaps it is because foreign signboards are easier to use, attracting many people who like to be lively. Add to that the non-stop performances throughout the day, and the approachable price. Gradually, from a number of restaurants, a special feature was made.
Sima Liang looked at the signboard and prepared to enter.
Xiao Er is very good at reading people, and when he saw that the two of them were dressed extraordinarily, he immediately greeted them.
"Two distinguished guests, but the third floor?"
"There's no place down there?" Sima Liang looked at the first floor, and then looked at the second floor.
"Yes."
"Then the third floor." Sima Liang was a little disappointed.
The special feature here is the performance in the lobby on the first and second floors. When I went to the private room on the third floor, I couldn't see any performances, so I could only eat.
However, the two came relatively late, and they really couldn't grab the position.
Under the greeting of Xiao Er, the two entered the building.
Passing by the bustling first floor, the second floor is relatively quiet, and here is the cubicle separated by a cloak, although there is some privacy, but in fact, there is not much difference. However, because it is better to see the performance on the stage downstairs, you can charge more money for it.
When I came with Xiao Yao before, Sima Liang ate on the second floor.
After a sigh of pity, the two came to the third floor.
There is a stark contrast between this and the two floors below, and it has a more foreign flavor.
Look at the strange patterns of silk on the side, as well as small decorations of different shapes. Sima Liang was a little surprised.
"It's not like a restaurant, it's more like a shop."
"This is the shop, and I bought my ancient bird's-to-eat costume here."
Mu Yu obviously didn't come here for the first time, and he answered his doubts at once.
"Well, he's pretty good at business. If you want to go to the third layer, you will also be attracted by these rare things. Thus spending more money. β
"That's true. There are many rare items here, and sometimes there are things from the country of Saki, and there are also some ocean-going goods that are not well known. β
Hearing this, Sima Liang suddenly thought of the boat that Surabaya was sailing on the South Lake.
If you want to come to this small country, you like to do business, and there may be more ships. Maybe you can rent it. He had something else on his mind.
Just when Sima Liang stopped, another guest came to the third floor.
He glanced at the other nonchalantly. I thought: It's really annoying that the stalker is catching up.
Sima Liang is unhappy, but it is not easy to break out. Even if you send it away this time, the other party will still follow.
He can't solve this problem for the time being.