The second prince, Xiao Zhuo, was born to the noble concubine Gao, the most loved by the emperor, and the most powerful contender for the throne. The eldest prince was weak and frail, and the emperor had always been dissatisfied with the eldest prince. For the son of the beloved concubine, he had great expectations since childhood, hired a famous teacher for the second son, and personally taught the second son to write.
It can be said that if the second prince hadn't married yet and had children, the emperor had already appointed the second prince as the reserve.
Xiao Zhuo is more than one year older than Xiao Yu. On the surface, he is modest and generous to Xiao Yu, but in fact he still looks down on Xiao Yu in his own heart. Xiao Yu's adoptive mother was Chen Liangbi, but in the palace, everyone knew that the fourth prince Xiao Yu's biological mother was the lowest beauty, and she didn't even seal it after she died.
Chen Liangbi has always been a transparent existence in the harem and will not bring any help to Xiao Yu. Xiao Zhuo does not worry that Xiao Yu can compete with himself for the throne. In addition, Xiao Yu has long stated that he has no ambitions for the throne. I only want to live this life happily, so Xiao Zhuo is also happy to play a good show with Xiao Yu.
At this time, the two brothers were standing on the top of the tower, Xiao Zhuo held up his chest, his features were tough, like a knife with a sharp axe, his thin lips were slightly pierced, and his whole body was full of vigor. Xiao Yu stood beside Xiao Zhuo, with a jade-like body and a handsome face. He looked like a handsome young man. He had no expression on his face, but he was calm and relaxed, and was not suppressed by Xiao Zhuo's arrogance at all.
Xiao Zhuo and Xiao Yu came to see off Fang Luocheng by the order of the emperor.
In a teahouse on the side of the street, a window was opened on the second floor, and a young man with red lips and white teeth was sitting behind the window, leaning on the cave, lazily watching what happened below.
Xiao Zhuo said some words of inspiring ambition. The soldiers and the people were all excited about it. The fighting spirit was high. Xiao Zhuo and Fang Luocheng drank three glasses of wine and patted Fang Luocheng on the shoulder. Fang Luocheng promised to be sure. Will regain Guoguo.
Fang Luocheng rode a horse, led the soldiers arrogantly and left. In the sun, the soldier's armor reflected dazzling light.
The young man in the teahouse saw that the army had already walked a few hundred meters before letting the attendant close the window.
"Lady Yan has sent Su Wen to protect Miss Xie. Speaking of which, the Xie family's soldiers are not weak, and it is more than enough to protect a lady of the boudoir. Why should we use our secret guards?" The one who spoke was with Xiao Xuan since she was a child. He was always dissatisfied with this matter for the little chess book who was waiting by his side.
Xiao Xuandao: "Anyway, the two dark guards can't do anything at the moment. It's a kind of slack for them to keep neglecting them. It's better to find a suitable master for them." In just a few days, Xiao Xuan has already had a great deal of Xie Yunqing. Trust, he believes that since this girl has the ability to get the secret guard of the Clumsy Character Department, naturally there is something that the secret guard needs to do.
The chess book murmured: "She is alone, does she need to send so many people?" But he just murmured, and didn't say anything more.
On the contrary, Xiao Xuan tapped his fingers lightly on the case, not knowing what he was thinking.
At the end of April, it was Xie Yong's birthday. It's not a whole birthday either. In previous years, the Xie family has always been low-key and has never hosted many guests. This year, it has posted a wide-ranging post. Everyone who has a good face in the capital will have a banquet.
Although the power of the Xie family is not as good as before, the foundation is still there. The in-law relationship between the Xie family and so many families in Beijing is still there. Therefore, on Xie Yong’s birthday, guests
Like a cloud, there is an endless stream.
Xie Run took Xie Cong to receive male guests in the outer courtyard, while Ji and Pei received female relatives in the inner courtyard. Xie Yong only played chess with a few old friends.
Xie Yunqing is not in the main courtyard.
She and Gu Yunshuang went to the nursing home, sat in the old lady’s house, and heard the maid coming over to report that the guests were coming, and smiled and said to the old lady: "Grandma, I can hear the movement outside here, but It's so lively, would you like to go out and take a look?"
"Don't be fooling around," Gu Yunshuang whispered, "Your grandmother has trouble with her legs and feet, and the former child is ill again. It was during the meditation treatment period that you urged your grandmother to go out. What if you are frightened and sick again "It was a scolding, but Gu Yunshuang's voice was actually very low and soft, as if he was thinking about the old lady.
The old lady was a little depressed when she heard it, but she couldn't refute it. She had been ill a few days ago, but it was just a headache or something, and more deliberately pretended to be sick and wanted to toss Gu Yunshuang. Not to mention, Gu Yunshuang came here today to take care of Cheng Lin, and she can't have a dispute with Gu Yunshuang at this juncture.
The old lady smiled reluctantly: "Aqing is also a filial piety, so don't talk about her. My old bones, just stay in the house and raise them with peace of mind. Aqing, you can go out and play with your two cousins. , Come back and tell me something interesting."
Cheng Lin and Cheng Yao naturally knew what the "interesting things" in the old man's population meant, and the two sisters both showed a complete look.
The smile on Gu Yunshuang's face is still gentle and generous, but in his heart he feels contempt for Cheng Lin and Cheng Yao's hypocritical attitude. Their father's bones are not yet cold, but they are thinking about getting married in the future, and they don't know if there is any father Cheng Tongsheng in their hearts.
Xie Yunqing smiled and said, "Then we will leave. If grandmother is bored, she can call her aunt to speak."
The old lady was choked. She had been estranged from Xie Yan for a few days, so she wanted to talk to Xie Yan? I'm afraid that there will be a few words before the mother and daughter have to quarrel again.
Thinking of this, the old lady felt like a punch in her chest, her chest was sore, she was angry and annoyed when she thought of her daughter. She boasts that she has considered all aspects of her daughter and granddaughter, but her daughter is still mad at herself.
She is not angry yet, what right does Xie Yan have to be angry
Xie Yunqing and his two cousins were talking along the way, crossing the long cobblestone path, and crossing the two-month gate before reaching the front hall where the guests were banqueted. Many guests came, and the front hall was crowded.
When the girls finally arrived, naturally they would not stand up in person and show their faces in front of others. They all stayed in the same room, with only one window open, and a curtain was used to block the light from outside.
The girl only needs to sit inside and gently lift the corner of the sedan chair to see the appearance and performance of the people outside the house.
Xie Yunqing was watching the man with Cheng Lin at this time.
She sat there, drinking tea quietly. Cheng Lin and Cheng Yao both stood behind the curtain, each opened a corner and looked at the situation outside.
"The one who just walked past... Yes, it was him," Cheng Lin pointed at a man who just walked past and asked Xie Yunqing next to him: "Who is that person?" Cheng Lin saw the man at first sight and breathed. All are stagnant.
That is a very young man
Zi, his eyebrows are like ink-washed landscape paintings, with the elegant atmosphere of a scholar, and the whole person looks extraordinarily handsome.
No wonder Cheng Lin would ask the person's identity.
Cheng Yao looked in the direction of Cheng Lin's fingers, and her mouth opened in surprise.
The man had a good appearance, and he was dressed in a blue-pigmented silk gown, and he was upright and honest.
Xie Yunqing was a little helpless, why did he let them see his cousin
The boy was Gu Huaili, the third son of Gu Mingfu. Xie Yunqing always chased after him and bullied him when he was a child. These things are vivid, and Xie Yunqing didn't expect that Cheng Lin would have caught her cousin.
Xie Yunqing slowly said, "That's my uncle's cousin."
Both Cheng Lin and Cheng Yao's eyes lit up. The boy was so handsome and turned out to be the nephew of his aunt's family. Does it mean that they have a closer relationship with the boy? The two sisters looked at each other, and when they saw each other, there was a deep disgust in their eyes.
Xie Yunqing saw the joy on the faces of the two of them, and then said: "My cousin has already booked a kiss." She watched Cheng Lin and Cheng Yao suddenly wilt like eggplants that were beaten by frost, and felt a little cheerful in her heart.
Just kidding, she didn't want to push her cousin into the fire pit. Not to mention, Gu Huaili grew up with her since she was a child. Although she is cousin, her relationship is like brother and sister.
Cheng Lin was only disappointed for a while, then looked outside again.
Today, many young talents have arrived. When Cheng Lin looked on, she felt that none of them could compare to the handsome boy in blue shirt, and she felt a little irritable in her heart.
Seeing Cheng Lin's appearance, Xie Yunqing didn't show anything on the surface. He just pointed his finger at a young man, who was wearing a navy blue silk shirt, but also had a gentle look.
"He is the second son of Youxiang, and he will be divided into half of the estate in the future," Xie Yunqing said with bewilderment. I have four daughters, and only these two sons, so I love these two sons very much, especially the second son, because the wind is the wind and the rain is the rain."
Cheng Lin was really moved. She said, "I don't know what kind of girl will be lucky enough to marry in Youxiang's Mansion." She thought of herself, but her expression was sad. She is not like Xie Yunqing, who has an entire sex The Cheng family has abandoned her as a dependency. With the identity of Miss Xie Jiabiao, how many people can value her
"Big cousin, I once heard my second brother say that the second son of Youxiang is a very good-tempered person. If you really care about him, I can ask my mother to inquire about the news."
"Don't," Cheng Lin said in surprise, then whispered again: "I... I..."
She didn't say why for a long while, and finally didn't speak at all.
Xie Yunqing went to hold Cheng Lin's hand, "Cousin, if you really have this mindset, don't be afraid, there will always be our Xie family standing behind you and supporting you. I often see Mrs. Right, she is very gentle A very reasonable aunt, she's very talkative. She and my mother-in-law are good friends. In the future, if you marry, Mrs. Right will not treat you badly because of my mother-in-law's face."
Cheng Lin listened to Xie Yunqing's words and said, "I naturally believe you, but I still don't think I am worthy of the second son of the right xiang family..."
(End of this chapter)