Shen Jingci was a little surprised by her attitude, and then she smiled and said, "Well, I have been preparing for the daughter's banquet recently, and I have neglected my sister. I am very sorry."
"I haven't practiced much. It's really a mistake. But I can understand that my sister is busy with something. After all, sisterhood cannot be maintained by meeting. It requires a spiritual connection." Xie Ruzhuo said the words that made him sick without changing his expression. , but he was constantly complaining in his heart. Aren't you too busy to bring trouble to the Xie family? But today, you have to be more careful!
Seeing that all the young masters around her were paying attention, Zhang Xiuyan suddenly said a little arrogantly, "Sister Shen is naturally very busy, so I don't have time to play with you. Today's daughter's banquet will select talented and beautiful people. Among the ladies from the aristocratic family, Sister Shen must be the number one! As for you, it’s useless even if you study hard!”
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo sneered in his heart. If the idiot came to her door to humiliate her, wouldn't she be sorry if she didn't do it
"Hey, isn't today's daughter's banquet a place for everyone to show off their strengths and exchange their talents? Whether or not you can come out on top is secondary. After all, Zhuo'er is young, and she just came here to learn from all the sisters. . But I didn’t expect that there are still people who regard this as a competition and care so much.”
Xie Ruzhuo's eyebrows were curved when he spoke, and even if he said it sarcastically, it seemed like it was an unintentional mistake, and he had a bit of a girlish charm.
Zhang Xiuyan was frustrated and immediately wanted to fight back, but was stopped by Shen Jingci, and then said softly, "Sister Xie is right, this is just an exchange between sisters, any competition is secondary. Xiuyan Sister Yan is young and not very sensible, so Sister Shen will give you some trouble for her, so don’t take it personally."
As soon as these words came out, the people around him suddenly pointed and whispered, "This Miss Shen family is worthy of being one of the two concubines in the capital. Judging from her behavior, she has a certain amount of progress and retreat, and she is quite virtuous."
Hearing this, the other one was unconvinced and said, "This Miss Zhang family is obviously in the same group as Miss Shen family, and her own people are singing along. I think this is deliberately targeting the Xie family, so as to make Miss Xie look embarrassed." of."
There were various opinions over there, but Xie Ruzhuo, who was at the center of the topic, acted as if he hadn't heard anything. He bowed and said with a smile, "Sister Shen, it's okay, it's just a joke between sisters. Zhuo'er went in first, and my mother was in front, so it was hard to keep her company for a long time. Waiting."
In this game, instead of embarrassing Xie Ruzhuo, Zhang Xiuyan was greatly defeated. Zhang Xiuyan stamped her feet bitterly and whispered, "Bah, what the hell, don't think I don't know your true face!"
"Sister, there is a large audience here, don't let others see the joke." Shen Jingci comforted Zhang Xiuyan softly. After seeing the reluctance in the latter's eyes, she immediately evoked a proud smile.
After staying away from everyone's sight, Xie Ruzhuo asked quietly, "Jiangzhu, how are things arranged?"
Jiang Zhu looked around and saw that there was no one around, and then said, "I have asked my brother to get ready. Everything is in order. Don't worry, no one will escape."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo smiled with satisfaction. Shen Jingci, just wait! You want to do well today, but I won't let you have everything go your way.
"Zhuo'er!"
Just as Xie Ruzhuo was about to walk forward, she heard someone calling her from behind. Before Xie Ruzhuo turned around, a woman hugged his arm and said with a smile, "You are so beautiful today. I almost didn't recognize you just now."
The person who came was none other than Jiang Qinglan. Today she was wearing a white magnolia cotton-padded coat and a peony-thin shisha long skirt that swept the floor. A thin layer of powder was applied to her oval face, which made her whole body softer and softer.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but be infected by her, and said with a smile, "If you really can't recognize the friendship between you and me since childhood, then I will have to consider whether our sisterhood is real."
"Look at your sharp teeth. I complimented you, but you misinterpreted it!" Jiang Qinglan smiled and hit her, then hugged her arm and walked forward together.
Xie Ruzhuo swept away the previous haze and asked with a smile, "I haven't seen you a few days ago. Where have you been?"
"Don't mention it. A few days ago, my old lady went to the mountain to worship Buddha. None of the sisters at home wanted to go, so I went with her. I miss you all the time. If I weren't far away, I would have gone to find you long ago. "When Jiang Qinglan thought of the days in the mountains, she suddenly vomited bitterness. In a pure place of Buddhism, not to mention laughing and talking loudly is a mistake.
Xie Ruzhuo did not interrupt, but listened attentively. After Jiang Qinglan finished speaking, he smiled and said, "It's time to curb your temper. Be careful if your mother sees it. It will be another good punishment." .”
Hearing this, Jiang Qinglan immediately frowned and complained, "Hao Zhuo'er, I can only speak my own words to you, so don't talk about me anymore."
The two sisters had not seen each other for a long time, so naturally they had a lot to say. Xie Ruzhuo simply didn't go to see Mr. Qiao for the time being, and just picked up a soft chair under the plum tree with Jiang Qinglan and sat down. The two of them talked slowly.
After Jiang Qinglan finished vomiting her bitterness, she remembered something, "Zhuo'er, you have to stay away from that woman Shen Jingci. Before you came, I saw her whispering to Zhang Xiuyan for half a day. That look on his face showed that he was not talking about anything good." She came earlier and saw clearly what happened outside the door just now. Seeing Xie Ruzhuo's gentle look at this moment, I couldn't help but worry about her.
Xie Ruzhuo was grateful for Jiang Qinglan's affection and couldn't help but smile, "I know you are worried about me, so don't worry."
"It's good that you know. Let me tell you, Shen Jingci always uses you to set her off intentionally or unintentionally. You went in quickly. I don't know what the people behind you said about Miss Shen's virtue. She has both talent and beauty. Bah, I think she is far behind." Thinking of those people's words, Jiang Qinglan suddenly felt a little angry again.
Xie Ruzhuo was moved in his heart and looked a little funny at Jiang Qinglan's appearance. Then he nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, I know her true face and will not let her get any advantage from me. Besides," Xie Ruzhuo paused. , just now he said slowly, "Even if it's just a foil, I can't tell who will be used to foil me in the future." After all, there will still be a long time to come, and she will definitely know what Shen Jingci used on her in her previous life. Return it without missing a trace!
At this moment, a burst of footsteps was heard not far away, and a man's slightly surprised voice rang out the next moment, "Zhuo'er, you are here too, what a coincidence."
Xie Ruzhuo looked up and felt unhappy for a moment. The so-called enemies are on a narrow road, but that's it.
"Your Majesty, please pay your respects to the Second Prince."
Xie Ruzhuo stood up first and bowed respectfully.
Xiao Junhan immediately showed a warm smile and went to help Xie Ruzhuo with both hands, "Zhuoer, there is no need to be polite, do you and I still need to be so polite?"
Unexpectedly, Xie Ruzhuo seemed to have noticed his movements in advance, and took a step back, causing Xiao Junhan to miss him.
Xiao Junhan's movements froze, then he quickly took it back, shook the folding fan in his hand, and said, "Just now I looked at this beautiful woman from a distance, and it looked like a painting. You don't mind if I come here , will it destroy the artistic conception of the painting?"
I have to admit that Xiao Junhan's voice is very nice. When he wants to be nice to someone, his voice is like the warmest spring breeze, blowing straight into people's hearts. Xie Ruzhuo in the previous life was firmly controlled by him, and there was indeed no suspense.
Jiang Qinglan has always known about the rumors in the capital. Seeing the obvious admiration in the second prince's words at this time, Jiang Qinglan immediately felt a little unhappy. She hurriedly said before Xie Ruzhuo spoke, "It's true that the second prince said the scenery is beautiful, but it's wrong to say that people are beautiful. Zhuo'er Although she is beautiful, she is too stupid. As for the court lady, there is no need to mention it. She is ugly, stupid and useless. The two of us standing here are ruining the scenery. "
After hearing her words, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help laughing. In her previous life, Jiang Qinglan had repeatedly undermined her and Xiao Junhan, which later led to her unilateral break with Jiang Qinglan. But after resurrecting her life, she knew that Jiang Qinglan was protecting herself.
After understanding his friend's good intentions, Xie Ruzhuo became more and more moved, but he said on his face, "You are making fun of me. I admit that you are stupid, but I am not stupid."
"That's right, our Zhuo'er is the smartest." Xiao Junhan took advantage of every opportunity and said with a smile.
Seeing the doting look in his eyes, Xie Ruzhuo suppressed the restlessness in her heart and refused to take up the topic. She only said, "Second prince, I have something to do with my sisters, so I'll leave first." As she said that, she secretly said He gave Jiang Qinglan a look.
Jiang Qinglan received it and immediately agreed, "Yes, Second Prince, I will leave first."
Xiao Junhan didn't even say a word to save her, and saw the two people leaving the place in a hurry as if encountering a poisonous snake and beast. The fragrance of the girl still lingered in the air. Xiao Junhan stretched out his hand to catch a falling plum blossom, and then twisted it hard in his hand.
Yes, he was very unhappy. These few times, no matter what method he tried, he could no longer get close to Xie Ruzhuo alone. If it was just at first, he could understand that it was a girl's refusal to welcome, but this time it happened more times, and he clearly felt that something was wrong!
The doubt in his heart was getting bigger and bigger. Xiao Junhan felt a little anxious and tried his best to suppress it. It seems that the matter of dealing with the Xie family must indeed be speeded up! By then, if he really can't win over this little girl, he will do the same to the Xie family!
There were footsteps approaching behind him, and then a bright color entered his eyes.
The woman in front of her had delicate eyebrows and a mocking smile on her lips, "Second Prince, does this winter scenery look good?"
Seeing Shen Jingci, Xiao Junhan couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Shen Jingci really stood out today. After dressing up carefully, she was even more beautiful than before.
"Although the scenery is beautiful, it is not as good as the beauty in front of me." Xiao Junhan smiled softly, then placed the plum blossom in Shen Jingci's hand and said, "If the scenery and the person are unified, that would be the most wonderful thing in the world. "
A gust of breeze came, bringing with it the fragrance of plum blossoms. Shen Jingci looked at the plum blossom in her hand and slowly smiled.
"Then later, please let the second prince appreciate it and see what it means to unite the scenery and the person."
After saying that, Shen Jingci held the plum blossom and turned to leave.
But she didn't expect that the next moment, her hand was caught by someone, and Xiao Junhan's lips with a predatory air came closer to her instantly.
Shen Jingci didn't dodge, she only opened her eyes to look at the enthusiasm in his eyes, and then closed her eyes to cover up the pride. Sure enough, no man in this world can refuse her. No matter it is the past life or this life!