Because this garden was well arranged by King Ning Zhuxuan, it was just after Shenshi when they settled down.
It's still early, and the sun is rare today. Although some people are tired from the journey, everyone doesn't want to rest so early.
It's just that unlike the adults, Xinping, who had been excited all the way, was tired at this time. Nanyan asked Aunt Tongyun to sleep with her, and left the yard by herself to go for a walk.
A world of ice and snow.
Nan Yan wrapped herself tightly in the fox fur and walked all the way to the garden. Although there was also a lake here, the lake was already frozen, and there was a tall tree on the bank, probably because it had only snowed before coming here. There was nothing on the tree. Even there are trees hanging.
It is crystal clear, like a jade tree in the moon palace.
Nan Yan walked under the tree, looked up at the tree, and couldn't help but think of the tree that Zhu Feng saw on the way the last time Zhu Feng took him from Beiping to Hecheng.
It is also so tall and so crystal clear.
And what happened at that time—
Just when Nanyan was standing under the tree, concentrating on recalling the things that happened more than a year ago, she couldn't help but feel a little lost, inexplicably, she felt that there was a gaze following her.
This look was like the look in the crowd when their ship was approaching the harbor of Dashentang.
Focused, and even a little... familiar feeling.
Standing under the tree, she was a little dazed for a moment.
This Tianjin city, including this garden, has never been to this city before, so how can there be familiar eyes looking at me
Could it be just an illusion of nervousness
Just when she was in a trance, a gust of wind suddenly blew, shaking the tree beside her, listening to the creaking sound from above her head, the trunk shook slightly, and the snow on it fell down with a splash.
"careful!"
A familiar voice rang in my ear.
As soon as Nan Yan turned her head, she saw a figure rushing towards her and raising her arms to block her head.
The snow fell with a clatter, hitting the man's shoulders and arms all over.
"...!"
This scene has also happened.
Just as she recalled, at that time a year ago, on the way from Beiping to Hecheng, Zhu Feng once blocked the snow falling from the tree for her.
What happened that day made her unforgettable.
Not only in the snow, she and Zhu Feng laughed and played happily, but also the sadness caused by another person leaving, was always engraved in her mind.
And at this moment, the figure in this memory was standing in front of him.
He lowered his head, a little nervous, and looked at himself with concern in his eyes.
"Are you all right?"
"..."
Nan Yan was completely speechless.
She opened her eyes wide in astonishment, looking at the familiar face in front of her, it was still handsome, and the temperament of the breezy moon at the corners of her eyes and brows did not change at all.
But-
How could he appear here
"Master Jane?"
Nan Yan couldn't believe her eyes.
But standing beside her, raising her arms to protect her, was clearly Jian Ruocheng.
Hearing her calling him, Jian Ruocheng seemed to be sure that she was fine. Jian Ruocheng smiled slightly, and as if he was relieved, he lowered his arms and brushed off the falling snow on his sleeves and shoulders.
"Young concubine, the grass people are rude."
Caomin...
By the way, he has already been dismissed from office, and now he is no longer Zhongshu Sheng Youcheng, but an ordinary citizen.
But how could an ordinary person appear here
Jian Ruocheng, why did she appear here
In just a short time, Nan Yan's mind was filled with countless questions. Standing in front of Jian Ruocheng, she said softly, "Jian—Second Young Master, why are you here?"
Jian Ruocheng blocked off the falling snow on her body, restored her usual handsome appearance, took a step back, and kept a regular distance from her.
Then he smiled and said, "Caomin has always been here."
"Always?"
Nan Yan frowned and looked at him, dazed for a moment, and suddenly understood what was going on.
It was heard before that he left Jinling, but no one knew where he was going, could it be that—
"You, are you here at King Ning's Mansion?"
"That's right," Jian Ruocheng said with a smile, "Cao Min is now an aide in Prince Ning's Mansion."
"..."
Nan Yan was speechless.
He actually came to Zhu Xuan's side and became his staff.
Of course, it is very common for an ordinary official to return home after retirement, or to be dismissed from office to work as an aide in the mansion of some website, but—
He is Jian Ruocheng!
That person is King Ning Zhuxuan!
These two people were people whom Nanyan would never have thought would get together no matter what.
Nan Yan looked up at him, and said silly: "Why?"
"Why?"
Jian Ruocheng repeated these three words, and a half-smile flashed across his face, as if he thought this question was very funny.
He said, "Why not?"
"..."
"Although Caomin has been dismissed from office, Caomin still has his own ideals and things he wants to do."
"..."
"Since you can't do it in the court, let's do it in another place."
"..."
"Isn't it normal for a good bird to choose a tree to live in?"
Yes, this is normal.
But it's not normal to put it on him.
Nan Yan only felt that her breathing was messed up, her brows were slightly frowned, she looked up at him, her tone seemed tangled and heavy: "Why?"
She seems to be stuck in this problem and can't get out.
If it was in the past, or anyone else, she would understand this "a good bird chooses a tree to live in".
But in front of—King Ning—
Nan Yan said softly: "Second Young Master, are you serious?"
Jian Ruocheng looked at her with a smile, but his gaze was calm and solemn: "I am serious about everything I do, and I will do my best."
"..."
Nan Yan was completely speechless.
At this time, another joking and laughing voice sounded from the side.
"Ruocheng, what are you talking to the imperial concubine?"
"..."
"It's so serious, it's like swearing, don't scare the imperial concubine."
Hearing this voice, Nan Yan's heart trembled slightly.
But Jian Ruocheng immediately turned around with a smile, and said calmly, "Your Highness."
Walking slowly from behind them was Ning Wang Zhuxuan.
After a while, he changed his clothes again. The snow-white robe was trimmed with some fluffy feathers at the neckline, making it look warm and luxurious.
He still looks like a handsome young master of Zhuoshijia.
Jian Ruocheng turned to face him, said with a smile: "Ruocheng is talking about the dinner tonight."
"Dinner?"
Nan Yan looked at him in surprise.
Zhu Xuan came over with a smile and said: "That's right, the imperial concubine, the emperor and all the ladies come to this king's other hall, so the king will naturally have the rules of picking up and driving. Tonight's dust-cleaning banquet, I hope the queen will give me a gift." A thin noodle, be sure to attend."