Chapter 263: Raising the High and Stepping on the Low (One Shift)
Heng Slope Pavilion.
The fourth prince, Zhao Mi, said strangely, "The county lord of Zhaoping is very patient with that little fool, could it be that she really plans to marry?"
Lu Rin said angrily, "What's Zhaoping? Tu He is stupid, Tu He is not as good-looking as the Seventh Emperor Uncle?"
The fourth prince glanced at Zhao Chen with a smile and said, "Maybe it's to be at ease? If a phoenix flies into an ordinary person's house, it won't be a phoenix."
Han Sixing said in a deep voice, "The Fourth Highness thinks too much, there has never been a phoenix in the Dingguo Mansion, and the family affairs of the sister-in-law are not in a hurry."
In his heart, he was secretly anxious for his little sister, girl, why are you so close to that little fool? Look at him, he won't be able to go!
"Whether it's a phoenix or not, it's not up to you to decide. The key is to see if others believe it or not." The fourth prince wandered to Han Sixing's side and patted him on the shoulder, "I'm afraid that the Duke of Dingguo will be worried about the county lord's family affairs, right?"
Most of the people present are clan relatives, and they understand the meaning, and everyone laughs tacitly.
Zhao Chen's gaze withdrew from the clear shadow, sat down and said lightly, "Fourth brother has nothing else to say except to talk about others?"
Although he didn't have too much emotion, the dark brocade robe seemed to have a cold feeling, and the momentum was compelling, and the warm pavilion instantly cooled down.
Zhao Mi touched his nose and was silent.
The others also stopped talking about Han Youning with interest, but in their hearts, they were more and more sure of the prince's intentions for the county lord of Zhaoping, and they couldn't even talk about it a few times!
The atmosphere in the warm pavilion was deserted for a while.
Han Youning reluctantly held the piano and walked slowly, this piano plus the piano case is not light.
She still has a snack in her hand that Hu Mu gave her!
She complained, "Your Guogong Mansion looks rich and noble, why are there so few maids? Do you have to let me, a guest, do the work?"
Wang Caidan walked leisurely, "There are too many maids and wives, which will inevitably disturb the purity. And my guqin is not easy to get, I have never let my subordinates touch it, and I have always taken care of it myself."
Han Youning roughly knows the origin of this qin, and I heard that it was used by the court luthiers of the Western Zhou Dynasty to play.
"So, it's my honor to be able to hold this harp?"
Wang Caidan didn't explain the specific origin of the qin, and said with a smile, "Almost."
Han Youning sighed, "It's the same Guogong Mansion, your Zhenguo Mansion is so profound, our Dingguo Mansion, the most profound thing is probably the few old walls in the garden that have not yet been repaired."
Wang Caidan smiled, "The 200,000 troops of the Southwest Army, this is the foundation of the Dingguo Mansion, and its depth is not comparable to a mere guqin."
Han Youning said with a smile, "The Southwest Army is the Great Zhou Army, and my father is just leading the troops. What really belongs to the Dingguo Mansion is the bricks, tiles, grass and trees in the mansion, and a few rusty swords."
It's a matter of state affairs, so it's hard to mention much, Han Youning pointed to the Hengxie Pavilion hidden in the plum forest on the ridge, and exclaimed, "Look at this pavilion and this ridge plum forest, you will know the elegance of your mansion."
The Hengxie Pavilion is built on a hill, surrounded by plum forests, slowly spreading down, and it is extremely spectacular to watch on the ridge.
When they arrived at the door, Han Youning handed the qin to Wang Caidan, and the two pushed the door in.
The chatter in the pavilion stopped, and everyone's eyes focused on the two at the door.
If you say who shines the most, it is naturally Cai Dan, the first talented queen of the capital, who grabbed everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
Tall, beautiful and poetic, with smiling eyes, confident and unassuming, Wang Caidan almost meets all the beautiful imagination of men for women.
The splendid dress and red cloak on her body complemented her brightness, and suddenly brightened the entire warm pavilion.
On the other hand, the county lord of Zhaoping behind her is plain and clean, and although her appearance is delicate and lovely, she is slightly immature and young compared to Wang Caidan. Only those eyes, although clear as water and as smart as a spring, have the beauty of seducing the soul. When people look at the past, they will unconsciously lose their minds for a moment.
Wang Caidan had long been accustomed to everyone's attention, she stepped forward generously, put the qin on the table, and said with a smile, "His Royal Highness the Prince, the qin has been delivered, do you still have orders?"
Zhao Chen didn't touch the piano case, and said lightly, "It's cold outside, it's okay to stay in the pavilion."
As long as they are outside, they can have an unobstructed view in the Hengxian Pavilion, which is plain for people to peep at.
Wang Caidan said with a smile, "You Hengxian Pavilion occupies the right time and place, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery when you raise your eyes, and you don't feel anything. Our Dark Incense Pavilion is low, and we are not allowed to appreciate the beauty of Merlin in the Pavilion, and His Royal Highness is still holding us back, what is the reason?"
The fourth prince stepped forward and said courteously, "If Danyang likes the scenery here, why don't you stay and play a song for us?" Your piano skills are the best in Beijing, let us also feast our ears."
Wang Caidan smiled, "The Fourth Highness has a good reputation. It's just that I'm playing alone, and it's inevitably a performance to please you. Is anyone willing to play with me?"
The four princes didn't dare to respond, Wang Caidan's piano skills were superb, and he liked to play difficult tunes, if the ensemble was too weak, it would become a joke.
He smiled and said, "The only one who can play with Danyang is the imperial brother." He took off the jade flute hanging from his waist and handed it over, "The younger brother happened to bring the jade flute, the imperial brother please."
Zhao Chen turned a blind eye to his Xiao, drank tea and said lightly, "Lonely only uses his own Xiao."
The fourth prince looked embarrassed.
Wang Caidan's face also flashed uncomfortable, and she was rejected to play in public, even if she was open-minded, she would inevitably feel that she had lost face.
One of the county kings proposed, "How about the Zhaoping County Master Ensemble?" We know that Danyang is very good, you just need to be able to close it."
The fourth prince's eyes lit up, "Yes, Zhaoping, you are the daughter of a military general, you won't be too demanding, it doesn't matter if you don't get along well!"
Han Youning originally had the intention of relieving Wang Caidan, and she didn't care if she would become a foil, but when she heard them say this, she couldn't help frowning.
Everyone can see the heart of the four princes for Wang Caidan, after all, Wang Shoufu's daughter, marrying her is to get the help of most of the court.
But he stammered Wang Caidan, but he wanted to step on her and her father, which was not something she could tolerate.
She smiled slightly, "Since it doesn't matter if you don't get along well, wouldn't it be more convenient for the Fourth Highness to get together by yourself, why bother to beg me, the daughter of a military general?" Or does His Highness feel that his face is more valuable, and the face of the daughter of a military general is not valuable? Or, my father, a general, can't train a good daughter?"
The fourth prince looked displeased, "This king is just a proposal, but it has caused you to complain so much, you don't know how to blow the flute and just say it, why bother to build so many steps for yourself!"
When Han Sixing heard them belittle his sister-in-law like this, his handsome face suddenly sank, "Fourth Highness, don't be surprised, the children of our military general family are such tempers, they can't be wronged, and they can't be stepping stones!"