Hearing Xiao Junxi speak, Xiao Xinning suddenly felt a little unhappy, "Third brother, you do want to protect others, but you don't even look at whether they care about you! If it weren't for this woman, how could you waste Xuelian so much? Precious medicinal materials. Besides, the sons and daughters of his Xie family were still indifferent when they saw us. They didn't even have basic etiquette. They clearly didn't take us seriously!"
"Xin Ning."
The only two words had the same clear tone, but everyone present could still hear the sound of gnashing of teeth. Xiao Xinning's face was startled, and he still closed his mouth knowingly. Then he took a step back timidly and whispered, "Third brother."
The smile on Xiao Junxi's face did not change, and the ridiculousness was no longer in her eyes. She whispered, "You also know that this is outside. We came out incognito to enjoy the lanterns. Do we still need to salute the Xie family brothers and sisters? Or you?" Do you feel that you have to expose your identity and go back to be punished by your aunt? Besides, a place like Linjiang Building is a mixed bag. Is it a place where you can talk nonsense? Do you have to wait for the imperial study to impeach our brothers and sisters before you can just follow it? What do you mean?"
Xie Huainan was somewhat impressed by the third prince. In the past, I had only seen him from a distance, and I knew that he was born to be frail, and he had a gentle and jade-like appearance when dealing with others, as if he was born to be a frail young man. However, at this time, with just a few words from him, the princess who was rumored to be arrogant and domineering was brought to tears.
… Phew…
When did he gain such authority in front of his younger brothers and sisters
But now is no longer the time for joking. If the brother and sister start to quarrel, their own fish in the pond will definitely suffer.
Thinking of this, Xie Huainan protected his sisters behind him, and he performed an ordinary scholar's courtesy, "The elders in the family have dealt with my sister's affairs. As the saying goes, one offence will not lead to two punishments, not to mention it is the Mid-Autumn Festival. If a dispute breaks out, wouldn't it spoil the fun and ignore the full moon?"
The man in front of him couldn't hide his elegance even in his dark gray gown. He was respectful and polite but not groveling in front of him. Xiao Junxi looked at it for a few times and admired it secretly in her heart. The other party deliberately did not reveal his identity, so Xiao Junxi naturally responded with a scholar's gift.
"I'm so sorry. It's my sister who is used to being arrogant. Today she came out and said nothing. When I go back, I will definitely ask the family to punish her and make her lose her temper. Speaking of which, it's me too. I hope Mr. Xie and Miss Xie won’t mind my brother’s fault.”
While Xiao Junxi was talking, Xie Ruzhuo had been looking at the man in front of him calmly. Perhaps the memory of her previous life was so profound that it made her heart tremble.
Seeing Xiao Junxi being so polite at this time, Xie Ruzhuo immediately said, "Young Master Xiao is serious, it's okay." After all, he was the one who felt sorry for him first.
When the two of them were talking, Xiao Xinning clearly took a step back and stood behind his brother. Xiao Junxi immediately noticed her little thoughts, took a step around and pushed her forward, "Xin Ning, apologize."
Hearing this, Xiao Xinning suddenly pouted in dissatisfaction. She is a princess, and she wants to apologize to the young lady of the courtier's family? She doesn't want it!
But Xiao Junxi's eyes were so stern that Xiao Xinning couldn't avoid it. Xiao Xinning felt aggrieved for a moment and shouted coquettishly, "Third brother."
After she shouted, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and almost shed tears. The golden step above her head trembled slightly, looking very pitiful under the candlelight.
In any case, his family's status is far away from that of the royal family. This kind of matter with his daughter's family is just a trivial matter, and it won't matter if it is discussed. What's more, the third prince has already stopped her and reprimanded her sister in front of outsiders. For the royal family, this is already a huge concession. Is it really possible for the seventh princess to apologize in public
The brothers and sisters of the Xie family are naturally not fools. After a short conversation, they clarified the seriousness of this matter. Xie Huainan quickly softened his expression and said with a smile, "It was just an ordinary quarrel between the sisters. It's nothing serious. , we brothers can go with them. It’s just that it’s getting late now, and if we don’t go back, I’m afraid the elders in the family will be worried, so we have to go back with the sisters first. If there is a chance, Huainan will definitely feel sorry for today’s rudeness apologize."
Xie Huainan was originally a gentle and polite type, and with just one word, he made the atmosphere more friendly. Xiao Xinning wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled apologetically at Xie's eldest son opposite, secretly thanking Xie Huainan for his thoughtfulness. Well, much better than her third brother!
Hearing this, Xiao Junxi smiled slightly and said, "Appreciating the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival is an elegant thing. Wouldn't it be disappointing to go back so early? With such beautiful scenery, why don't we enjoy the moon together, have tea, and talk about romantic poetry? Wouldn’t it be fun?”
"This..." Xie Huainan hesitated for a moment, then turned his eyes to the two sisters.
His words simply spoke to Xie Ruyue's heart. Although I wasn’t very happy when I came out, who in the little girl’s family doesn’t like snacks? The dim sum at Linjianglou is one of a kind!
After thinking about it, Xie Ruyue suddenly whispered, "Brother, it's hard to refuse such kindness."
Xie Ruzhuo was secretly amused. Seeing Xie Ruzhuo's appearance, he just nodded at Xie Huainan.
"Since Mr. Xiao said so, Xie is being disrespectful, please." Xie Huainan made a gesture of invitation, then stepped aside to let Xiao Junxi and others go up first.
Just now there were only a few scattered river lanterns, but now after just a moment's delay downstairs, there are already a large number of river lanterns floating on the water. It is the moonlight of the lotus pond, and the lights faintly shining on the water are really beautiful.
Xie Ruyue and the Seventh Princess both have flamboyant but not domineering personalities. Although there was a slight misunderstanding before, it was not a direct conflict between the two of them. Therefore, after a brief period of glaring at each other, the two soon fell in love with each other. He sat down on the chair next to him.
After all, Linjiang Tower is a century-old restaurant. Although there were many customers tonight, the service was still patient and attentive. After the waiter asked about his preferences, he soon brought out the plates of melon and fruit snacks.
When Xiao Xinning saw the snacks in front of him, his eyes lit up and he wanted to reach out for them. However, there were some strangers sitting across from them, and the reserve of being a princess made her unable to let go of her airs.
For a moment, there was some chatter.
While she was hesitating, a plate of small fruits was pushed over.
"Seventh Princess please."
Xiao Xinning raised her head and met Xie Ruyue's eyes. She pushed the green plate over and stared at her intently.
"Ah?" Xiao Xinning was a little overwhelmed by this sudden enthusiasm. After a while, he nodded and said, "Oh."
Unexpectedly, in the next moment, Xie Ruyue had already stuffed one of them into her mouth, and even her cheeks on both sides were bulging. While eating, he said, "You eat too, so you don't have to be polite to me now."
She... she was really just being polite to herself just now...
It's ridiculous that she is also a young lady, but her appearance is so indecent. He didn't even notice the light-colored juice sticking to his lips. He looked so stupid...
Although Xie Ruzhuo is really annoying, her sister seems to be very nervous, not coy at all, and even a little straightforward and cute.
Perhaps because of the same temperament, by the time the two fruit plates were eaten one after another, the two of them were already talking about almost anything.
"Just this summer, I ordered them to freeze the fruits in the cellar. By the way, they must be chilled before eating, otherwise the flavor will be ruined and they will not be as cool and delicious as before. And, lastly, It's a good idea to mix the honey in and eat it after taking a lunch break. The taste is really great!" Xie Ruyue's eyes lit up when she mentioned eating.
Xiao Xinning was fascinated by what she said, and she also shared her own embarrassing stories, "Hey, do you like spicy food? I remember last autumn I ate a lot of spicy food behind my mother's back, and in the end I became hoarse. The incident happened, and later the imperial doctor ordered my mother to The concubine ordered me to restrain myself a lot. Hey, after saying this, I suddenly felt a little greedy. But the third brother was still here, so I didn’t dare to ask the waiter to serve the food, otherwise he would definitely make me look good after I go back. "
"Did you say it's spicy? I made spicy crab during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. Later, I also used crab roe and chili pepper to make spicy oil and mix it with the noodles. It's really a rare delicacy."
As soon as he heard Xie Ruyue say, Xiao Xinning felt even more unbearable, "Okay, okay, if I continue to say this, I will really violate the taboo of my mother and concubine. When the time comes, I will be punished by copying books, and I will definitely be embarrassed." I'll be your backer."
Hearing this, Xie Ruyue immediately snickered and whispered, "Then let's find an opportunity to sneak out for a spicy meal next time."
"Okay, okay, or you can come to my place next time you enter the palace. I will let the kitchen cook for me behind my mother's back." Xiao Xinning only said a few words, and she became familiar with Xie Ruyue.
The two women gathered together and muttered without raising their heads, seeming to ignore the people around them. Xiao Junxi heard the strange laughter that the two girls burst out from time to time, took a sip of tea and leaned against the window.
The moonlight outside the window was cool and cool, and the figures on the ground looked like cars like flowing water and horses like dragons under the vermilion light.
Xie Ruzhuo was leaning on the railing, holding a cup of tea in his hand, looking into the void through the scenery of cars and horses.
In her previous life, she loved red the most, but because of the scene before her death, she was a little disgusted by this scene. The redness that caught her eyes would only remind her of the blood-soaked cries of all her relatives, as well as Shen Jingci's ferocious smile!
Suddenly, a gentle voice was heard, "Isn't the scenery outside so beautiful? You've been here for half an hour."
Xie Ruzhuo's mind was suddenly brought back to reality. When she saw it was Xiao Junxi, she smiled and said, "The scenery depends on the human heart. If you are in a good mood, the lakes and mountains will be smiling; if you are in a bad mood, only the vegetation will be there." tears."
What she said was quite interesting. Xiao Junxi smiled softly, "What a scenery depends on the human heart, but you can see it clearly."
Xie Ruzhuo's back was against the light upstairs, and half of his back was leaning against the dark night. Xiao Junxi felt a little cold for a moment, but it was this coldness that made him ask, "How is your injury?"
"Prince Lao is concerned, Ruzhuo's injury is no longer serious." Xie Ruzhuo's expression paused and he continued.