Tingfang's wedding was originally scheduled last year, but because of the delay of the war, it was changed to the ninth day of the fifth lunar month.
Princess Duanhui looked down on Song Jianing, but she liked her eldest cousin very much. Lai spent a long time beside Emperor Xuande, and finally asked Emperor Xuande to agree to her, allowing her to stay at the Duke of Wei's mansion for three nights. back to the palace. Princess Duanhui was so happy that she immediately brought the baggage that she had packed up in advance, and the canary flew towards Duke Wei's mansion like a canary.
In fact, what Princess Duanhui wanted to see the most was Guo Xiao, but Guo Xiao had to wait until the eighth day of the first year to leave, so Princess Duanhui had to find fun by herself. After being honest for a day, she went to the garden to play on the seventh day of the first year. She is about to get married, and Tingfang has only one day of unrestrained girl time left. She wants to be with all her sisters, so even though she knows that Princess Duanhui and Song Jianing are not compatible, she still proposes to call Song Jianing together, and ask Princess Duanhui to guarantee Don't bully Song Jianing.
Princess Duanhui gave her cousin face and reluctantly agreed.
The three direct daughters of the Guo family, Song Jianing and Princess Duanhui, plus Tan Xiangyu, who also stayed in the Guogong's mansion for one night, a total of six girls, gathered under a few old locust trees to play the blind man. After three rounds of playing, it was Princess Duanhui's turn to be blind. Although Princess Duanhui was arrogant and arrogant, she was rarely accompanied by so many sisters. She had a great time playing, covered with black veil, counted to ten with her eyes closed, listen The footsteps nearby stopped, and he stretched out his hand and began to grope.
Tingfang was closest to her and held her breath nervously. Song Jianing hid on Tingfang's side. She thought that Tingfang would definitely be caught, but Princess Duanhui's arms were explored left and right, and sister Tingfang's waist was somehow so soft. , bent back a large section, with a slender waist like a rush of grass, and he was stunned without moving his footsteps.
Princess Duanhui missed her and walked towards Song Jianing.
Song Jianing also wanted to hide, but before she could bend over, Princess Duanhui suddenly looked to the left and touched her shoulder. Song Jianing's face was bitter, but as expected, Princess Duanhui tentatively touched her face. After only two touches, she raised the corner of her mouth and smiled sarcastically, "So fat, who else is there except Cousin Jianing?"
After speaking, she tore off the black veil and saw Song Jianing, Princess Duanhui smiled even more.
Song Jianing resigned himself to being blind, and just after the black veil was covered, there was a burst of cheers from the back garden of the Shouwang Mansion next door, as if there was a lot of excitement. Song Jianing was curious, and then heard that Princess Duanhui sent her maid to the next door to find out what King Shou was doing. After Song Jianing became blind twice, the palace maid came back, panting and replied, "Princess, the third highness asked someone to set up a water swing, and asked the guards and father-in-laws who can play in the house to compete. The third highness also said that if the princess If you are interested in a few girls, you can move and reward them together."
Song Jianing looked at the Shou Palace in shock. Water swings are extremely popular in the south of the Yangtze River. Every year, the government will hold a competition, which is as lively as the Dragon Boat Race. Song Jianing went to see it once in the past life before her mother passed away, and the memory is still fresh, but she will never have the opportunity to witness it again. King Shou actually set up a water swing in his palace
Really enjoy it, summer is not suitable for playing this.
Song Jianing really wanted to see it, but whether she could go or not depended on what Princess Duanhui meant.
"Cousin, let's go quickly. I haven't seen a water swing for a long time. It seems that the last time was when I was ten years old." Yun Fang was the first to hug Princess Duanhui's arm and said excitedly.
Princess Duanhui is also a fun one, so naturally go. Yun Fang was overjoyed. Lan Fang, who only waited for Ting Fang to get married, was looking forward to getting married. Knowing that the eldest sister would definitely not go, she took Song Jianing's little hand. When Princess Duanhui saw her, she hummed and said nothing. She took the lead and left, and Tan Xiangyu took the initiative to follow.
Tingfang told her sisters to play with peace of mind. She went to inform the elders that it was so lively that if she was not about to get married, she would go there too.
Mrs. Lin was with Mrs. Tai in Changxin Courtyard. Brother Mao fell asleep, lying on the couch, like a chubby fairy child. After hearing what Tingfang said, Mrs. Lin raised her eyebrows in surprise, and Mrs. Tai was stunned for a while, then shook her head and smiled and said, "His Royal Highness is really..." He ignored everything outside the window and focused on Xiaoyao.
But the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were just surprised, and didn't feel that there was anything wrong with the past few girls.
King Shou's Mansion.
Song Jianing and the girls rushed to the back garden. Before they reached the lake, they saw a painting boat parked on the huge lake from a distance. The bow of the boat was propped up with a high swing, which was higher than the roof. A little eunuch was in front and back. swaying behind. The little eunuch swayed higher and higher, and the girls couldn't help but stop. Then, just when the swing pedal was almost level with the top beam, the little eunuch suddenly let go, rolled over with his legs and fell towards the lake!
Song Jianing clutched the placket in one hand and counted silently. One or two, the third somersault was not finished, and the little eunuch threw himself into the water. There were sparse applause from the bottom of the painting boat, obviously not as loud as the previous one, and also, two somersaults, a little less, but daring to go up and swing on the swing is already worthy of admiration. Looking up at the high swing, Song Jianing would definitely not dare to climb on it.
Princess Duanhui took the lead and continued to walk forward. After a while, the five girls came to the water pavilion.
Song Jianing looked up and saw King Shou, who was wearing a moon-white summer robe, sitting in the middle of the water pavilion with his back to them. The spacious and bright water pavilion had only the master, Eunuch Fu standing aside to serve. Seeing them, Eunuch Fu first whispered something to the King of Shou, then walked a few steps quickly and came over to salute Princess Duanhui.
Princess Duanhui waved her hand, walked straight into the waterside, and greeted King Shou with a smile: "Third brother is so elegant, I actually thought of such a good way to spend time." Naturally, the beauty sitting on the side of the waterside leaned on her, and she had long forgotten She was in this palace, and she was rude to her third brother who stuttered.
Zhao Heng glanced at her, smiled faintly, and did not answer.
"Four girls please." Eunuch Fu said to Song Jianing's four girls with a smile.
Among the four, Tan Xiangyu is the oldest, but she is not as prominent as the Guo family girl and dare not take the lead. The second girl Lan Fang glanced at Tan Xiangyu, nodded to Eunuch Fu, and then led the three girls to the side of Shouwang, bowing her head and salute: "Thank you for your gracious invitation, my lord, our sisters are too cheeky to disturb you."
Zhao Heng looked ahead and said only "sit".
Lan Fang winked at Song Jianing and the three, and the four girls took small steps to take a seat beside Princess Duanhui. In order of age, Song Jianing was supposed to sit behind Yunfang, but as soon as she lifted her foot, Tan Xiangyu grabbed the seat, and when she was seated, she supported Yunfang's arm and looked forward. Zhao Heng's place is the best viewing spot, and both sides have to tilt their heads to look.
Song Jianing was a little displeased with Tan Xiangyu because of the last time she flew a kite. Whether Tan Xiangyu did it on purpose or not, Song Jianing didn't want to get too close to her. Down. The heads of Liangfang and Yiyu in front were all tilted inward, Song Jianing leaned on the beauty and looked out.
The five girls seemed to be looking at the water swing, but Tan Xiangyu's eyes quietly drifted to the king of Shou on the opposite chair. Last time, the shadow wall of King Shou's Mansion could not be bypassed. Tan Xiangyu had already broken the idea of becoming a princess, but today came in by chance, and he was so close to King Shou, Tan Xiangyu's desire was revived.
But, how to make King Shou notice him
Tan Xiangyu pondered secretly, the wind from the lake was blowing from outside the waterside, and a strand of hair in her ear tickled her, and Tan Xiangyu pinned the broken hair behind her ear. With an idea, Tan Xiangyu took out the handkerchief to wipe the sweat, and then let go of his hand inadvertently, so the handkerchief with the white background embroidered with pink butterflies fluttered to the center of the water pavilion with the wind, landed on the ground, and continued to move forward for a while. The distance, by coincidence, stopped at the feet of King Shou.
Tan Xiangyu's heartbeat quickened, and the handkerchief actually flew over. Could it be that she and Shouwang were destined
With a rare opportunity, Tan Xiangyu got up immediately, walked shyly in front of King Shou, bowed his head and saluted, blushing: "The girl accidentally dropped the veil, alarmed the lord, and asked the lord to forgive."
She was sixteen years old, and she was wearing a water-red makeup robe, which made her skin white as snow, and her skin was translucent. But this is what Tan Xiangyu looked like in Eunuch Fu's eyes. Zhao Heng lowered his eyes when Tan Xiangyu came over. When Tan Xiangyu finished speaking, he looked at the handkerchief at his feet and stood up suddenly.
Princess Duanhui and the four daughters of Song Jianing were all looking over there, either surprised or thoughtful.
Zhao Heng's eyes swept over them one by one, and met Song Jianing's clear and bright almond eyes, he pursed his lips, and said, "You will reward first."
Leave immediately.
Eunuch Fu wanted to follow, but after receiving the master's wink, he continued to stay in the waterside.
Princess Duanhui has nothing to like or dislike about Tan Xiangyu, but she has taken pleasure in mocking others since she was a child. Looking at Tan Xiangyu, who bends over to pick up the handkerchief with a white face, she has already seen countless princesses who compete for favor among concubines and concubines in the harem, although she is only twelve years old. , but how can he not see through Tan Xiangyu's thoughts of climbing high branches
"Cousin Xiangyu, why are you so careless?" Princess Duanhui said gloatingly, "I tell you, my third brother doesn't like strangers approaching the most, so your handkerchief just flew over to him, take a look, Did you take away your popularity?"
Tan Xiangyu's face turned even paler when she heard this.
Princess Duanhui sneered silently, leaning on her chin and continued to watch the little eunuchs swing on the swing.
The swing is good-looking, but Tan Xiangyu is a guest of the state government. Now Tan Xiangyu offends King Shou and is embarrassed. Lanfang is not as indifferent as Princess Duanhui. She looks at Tan Xiangyu with complicated eyes. She winks at Yunfang and Song Jianing, and gets up to face her. Princess Duanhui said, "Cousin, take your time, we will retire first."
Princess Duanhui was unhappy, she took Lan Fang's arm and whispered, "She goes back by herself, you accompany me."
Lanfang shook her head, Yunfang wanted to stay, blinked, and sat back next to Princess Duanhui with a smile, and Princess Duanhui immediately hugged her. Lan Fang was helpless and looked at Song Jianing inquiringly. Song Jianing didn't see that Tan Xiangyu was deliberately approaching King Shou, but after Princess Duanhui's ridicule, she understood. Thinking about Zhao Heng's cold profile, Song Jianing didn't dare to wait any longer and left with Lanfang and Tan Xiangyu.
Eunuch Fu was in a hurry, but he couldn't find an excuse.
Here, the three daughters of Song Jianing walked halfway, and was shocked to see King Shou standing under a flower tree with his hands folded. Seeing them, King Shou was expressionless.
The three women saluted and left, and were about to leave when Zhao Heng suddenly said, "You, stay."
Song Jianing was startled, when she turned around, the Lord Shou, who was opposite, was actually looking at her...