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Bai Muxiao and Bai Muyan were about to leave, but they ran into Nangong Yue and his group who had just arrived at the blessing forest.
"Cousin Xiao."
"Cousin Yue, cousin-in-law, cousin Xin..."
A trace of surprise flashed in Bai Muxiao's eyes, it was really a coincidence, she did not expect to meet Nangong Yue, Xiao Yi and Nangong Xin here.
Bai Muyan's heart was ecstatic. Although she didn't know Fu Yunyan and others, she knew the identities of Xiao Yi and Nan Gongyue as soon as she heard Bai Muxiao's address. They were the son and concubine of Prince Zhennan. The young men who were with them appeared to be of noble birth.
Bai Muyan forced herself to be calm, her trip to Jialan Temple today was really not in vain, not only did she meet a young master Pianpian, but she also had such a chance!
Nangong Yue also did not expect to meet Bai Muxiao here, and was slightly surprised, it was such an unfortunate coincidence.
After all, Bai Muxiao was also Nangong Yue's cousin, since they met, it was natural that they would exchange pleasantries. Bai Muxiao also introduced Yuan Yuyi and Han Qixia to Bai Muyan one by one.
The head of Liushuang County, Miss Han of Prince Qi's Mansion, Miss Fu Liu of Princess Yongyang's mansion...
Bai Muyan was so overwhelmed by the names that she could barely react, she was so happy that she almost fainted, and she had to talk to her mother, Yu later.
Bai Muyan saluted everyone one by one, that flattering and courteous demeanor made Bai Muxiao ridicule in her heart, she also hoped that her natal family would be supportive, but it was a pity that everyone was just a dou who couldn't afford to support them.
"Cousin Yue, you also came here to pray for blessings?" Bai Muxiao smiled lightly, neither cold nor hot, but she could not fault her in terms of etiquette.
"Exactly." Nangong Yue smiled detachedly just like her.
Outsiders may not be able to see it, but the two cousins know each other very well, and the gap between them is like a natural moat, which cannot be eliminated.
Yuan Lingbai and Yuan Yuyi on the side secretly exchanged glances. Although they did not have the chance to attend the palace banquet a few days ago, what happened at the palace banquet has long been spread among the officials and aristocratic families of the royal capital. up.
Although Wangduzhong is full of talented women, they still have to admit that the cousin Nangong Yue is really extraordinary. Among other things, the Jinxin Club this time might be a good show.
For noble girls of the level of Yuan Yuyi, Fu Yunyan, and Han Qixia, they don't really need anything to make them better, so the Jinxin Club is just a game, even if they participate, there is no certain victory heart of.
At this time, the little novice graciously brought some red blessing papers to Nangong Yue and his party without a certificate. He was about to explain how to do it, but Bai Muyan enthusiastically snatched away the words and asked them to give away the blessings of the object. Write the name on the red paper, and then tie the blessing stone that has been chanted and prayed, and then throw the red paper strip tied with the blessing stone to the tree, and the one hanging on the highest place will be blessed by the Bodhisattva.
In the end, Bai Muyan also enthusiastically added: "Everyone can get six lucky papers, benefactors must not be polite."
Undoubtedly nodded at the side and said: "This benefactor is right."
Nangong Yue and his group each took a few pieces of blessing papers, and politely thanked Bai Muyan. Bai Muyan seemed to have received some kind of great favor, and smiled from ear to ear, while Bai Muxiao remained silent. It seemed that Bai Muyan was Nangong Yue's real cousin, and she was just a passerby.
After thinking about it, Nangong Yue wrote Han Huaijun's name on the first piece of blessing paper, and Xiao Yi, Lin Shi, Nangong Mu, Nangong Xin and Lin Jingchen's names on the remaining five papers, and then put the blessing papers together I tied the blessing stone and prayed for a while with my hands clasped together.
After that, she went to a big tree and threw the lucky papers one by one onto the tree.
She is not strong, and she is a woman, so her throws are not too high, but fortunately, every one of them was thrown onto the branches steadily, which always makes people feel that it is a good omen.
As for Xiao Yi, apart from giving one to Han Huaijun, the other five blessing papers all had the words "Nangong Yue" written on them. With Xiao Yi's skill, he not only ensured that every lucky paper was hung on the tree, but even hung it on the highest point of every tree, causing Yuan Lingbai and Fu Yunhe hanging in front of him to jump endlessly, and finally simply Avoid other trees.
The two shrewd people would never do such a stupid thing as fighting with big brother.
Amidst the laughter, Han Qixia suddenly let out a low cry of annoyance. The lucky stone she threw failed to hang on the branch, and fell down quickly, hitting her in front of her...
Han Qixia frowned and looked at the lucky stone that fell on the ground, and couldn't help but feel a little bit in her heart.
Before, the lucky stones she threw to the father, mother and concubine were all hung on the branches, but when it was the turn of the elder brother Han Huaijun, something like this happened...
The life and death of the eldest brother is still unknown, could it be said that he really...
Han Qixia bit her lower lip with a pale complexion, she leaned over to pick up the lucky stone, and threw it on it impatiently, but--
Fu Shi fell from mid-air again.
Han Qixia's heart became more flustered and worried. Could it be that this is really an ominous sign.
At this time, Fu Yunyan's crisp voice sounded from the side: "Cousin Xia, your strength is really weak, let me help you." She took the lucky stone and threw it up easily, and easily hung the lucky stone on the tree. superior.
Han Qixia finally breathed a sigh of relief, everyone looked up at the Fushi swaying in the wind above them, and they were overjoyed.
Bai Muxiao watched coldly from the sidelines from the beginning to the end, only thinking it was funny, everyone came here to pray for blessings, how could the Buddha bless so many people here!
People still have to rely on themselves!
There was a sneer on the corner of Bai Muxiao's mouth, a hint of self-confidence and pride, and a dazzling light shot out from her eyes... At this moment, a somewhat familiar female voice came from behind her:
"Your Highness, this is the forest of blessings?... Buddhism is indeed very mysterious!"
Followed by a male voice, a voice that she could never hear wrong: "Girl in clothes, is there no temple in Baiyue?"
"Our Baiyue believes in Mazu..."
The following words could no longer reach Bai Muxiao's ears, her body was as stiff as a sculpture.
This blessing forest is so big, Nangong Yue and his party naturally saw the person coming, and stepped forward to salute.
Han Lingfu looked at Nangong Yue and the others in surprise, and then smiled gently, telling them to excuse themselves.
Beside Han Lingfu and standing shoulder to shoulder with him is Baiyue's Saintess Baiyi. Today's Baiyi is still in a white dress, covered with a veil. Her blue eyes and slim figure are so different, she seems to be It is a natural luminous body, attracting countless eyes wherever it goes.
Behind them were several Baiyue envoys including Achita, two ministers from the Lifan Academy, and a group of accompanying guards. The group of people was mighty, and even the abbot of the Jialan Temple came to greet him in person. welcome.
Among the people present, only Bai Muyan saw Han Lingfu for the first time. She had heard that the third prince was handsome and gentle, but she did not expect that she was three points better than the rumors... No wonder the eldest sister Bai Mu Xiao did not hesitate to commit herself to being a concubine, but also wanted to marry into the Third Prince's Mansion. Bai Muxiao's life is really good!
A trace of jealousy flashed in Bai Muyan's eyes, she is obviously a girl from the Bai family, why is it always Bai Muxiao who attracts everyone's attention!
"Prince Zhennan, son and concubine, I am lucky to see you two again." Baiyi nodded with Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue with a smile, but did not salute.
Nangong Yue nodded politely and said, "The girl who puts on clothes is polite."
There was a casual smile on the corner of Xiao Yi's mouth, he took Nangong Yue's hand, and quietly drew circles on her palm, not paying any attention to the Baiyue people and even the third prince in front of him.
Such arrogance made the accompanying Dayu officials and Baiyue people secretly speculate.
The contemptuous attitude of the other party made the smile under the veil froze for a moment, and he looked at Han Lingfu aggrievedly, but he didn't want to, Han Lingfu didn't seem to notice at all, he looked straight not far away, his eyes slightly widened.
"Xiao...cough, Miss Bai!" Han Lingfu blurted out in surprise, staring at the slender and familiar figure, "Why are you here?"
Bai Yi followed Han Lingfu's gaze, and saw Bai Muxiao's back in a pale yellow dress. Although he didn't see her face, as a dancer, Bai Yi was extremely sensitive to people's figures, and recognized her body. Then it was Miss Bai who performed a peerless dance at the palace banquet that day and stole her own demeanor.
After that day, Bai Yi also ordered Achita to investigate this white girl, and knew that her name was Bai Muxiao, that she was just a commoner's daughter, that she was the cousin of Zhennan Wang Shizi, that she was very talented, She is the confidante of the Third Prince, who knows her...
Although this Bai Muxiao's reputation is not very famous among the girls in the capital, but after careful investigation, she found that this woman is not simple, and it is no wonder that she can be admired by the third prince Han Lingfu.
At this time, Bai Muxiao finally turned around slowly, her complicated gaze wandered between Han Lingfu and Bai Yi. Although the two of them were just standing side by side, her feminine instincts told her something was wrong...
Bai Muxiao restrained her mind, walked forward slowly, and bowed her knees respectfully: "I have seen His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
"Miss Bai is free." Han Lingfu said eagerly, looking at Bai Muxiao tenderly.
Then, Han Lingfu turned to Bai Yi and said, "Miss Bai Yi, do you still remember Miss Bai..."
"Of course I remember. Miss Bai's dancing skills are outstanding, which impresses Bai Yi deeply." Bai Yi looked at Bai Muxiao, a complicated light flashed in his blue eyes, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "I hope Bai Yi will have the good fortune to see you again." Maid Bai dances."
Bai Muxiao frowned slightly, she didn't like the other party's condescending attitude to evaluate her dance, and said lightly: "It's a pity that I don't have the chance to meet the saintess Yiwu, but it must be 'the crown of beauty'."
Her tone sounded neither happy nor angry, and those Baiyue envoys might even think that "beautiful crown and beauty" was a compliment, but Han Lingfu could hear a touch of irony from it, not only him, but also other Dayu people around Feeling, expression is half a smile.
A trace of displeasure appeared in Han Lingfu's heart. Bai Muxiao had always been familiar with the general situation, so why did she appear so petty today? Everyone knew that she was his confidante, so wouldn't this behavior make others see his joke.
Han Lingfu frowned slightly, and said a little stiffly: "Miss Bai, you and the girl in the clothes are both good at dancing. If you have the opportunity, you two should have a good match."
Bai Yi smiled slightly, and echoed: "Your Highness is right, Bai Yi should get close to Miss Bai." She raised the end of her eyes, and in the eyes of a man, there was a hint of coquettishness, but Bai Muxiao It seems provocative!
Han Lingfu looked at Baiyi with admiration, and felt that Baiyi was indeed a strange woman. Although she came from Nanman Baiyue, she was well-educated and understood the righteousness.
Knowing that Han Lingfu is like Bai Muxiao, why can't he see the appreciation in Han Lingfu's eyes? He used to think of himself that way.
He is tempted by this swing!
This thought made Bai Muxiao's face turn pale, her heart was frozen almost instantly, and her mood suddenly fell to the bottom.
She said to herself, don't cry! Men are nothing more than that!
Even he, the soul mate she thought she once thought, couldn't resist other temptations in the end...
Even if she almost smashed her body to pieces for this love, what she got in the end was nothing but betrayal...
She resisted the sourness in her eyes, as if something was burning in her eyes, it was astonishingly bright.
She took a deep breath, quickly made a decision in her mind, raised her eyes and said with aloofness: "Your Highness, the civilian girl will stop 'harassing' His Highness and the Holy Maiden, and leave first!"
She looked meaningfully between this pair of beauties who looked like gods and couples. In the world of love, only two people can be accommodated. Since they are in love with each other, they should quit by themselves!
After blessing Fu, she could not look at Han Lingfu any more, and turned her head resolutely to leave, leaving only a bleak look on his back.
"Xiao'er..." Han Lingfu blurted out subconsciously, no matter how slow he was, he knew that Bai Muxiao's attitude at the moment was not right.
Xiao'er just mentioned herself and the saint... Could it be that Xiao'er misunderstood
Han Lingfu looked around hesitantly, obviously feeling the banter in everyone's eyes, but Xiao'er...
He hesitated for a moment, but in the end he still couldn't let go of his airs of the third prince. He said to himself in his heart, it's inconvenient for him to catch up with everyone, so he can only go to Xiao'er to explain quietly after returning to the capital. . Xiao'er is not an unreasonable woman, as long as she explains clearly to her, she will understand.
Thinking of this, Han Lingfu managed to calm down, but the smile on his face seemed unnatural.
Witnessing a good show, Nangong Yue hooked the corners of her lips with great interest.
In the previous life, Han Lingfu and Bai Muxiao were more in love than Jin Jian, I don't know if they can still be like this in this life
Nangong Yue's thoughts just flashed by, and then they were forgotten. After living a new life, these two people have nothing to do with her! Whether they will love each other like this, or fall apart is their own business.
Yuan Lingbai, Yuan Yuyi, and Fu Yunhe were also enjoying themselves in their hearts. Now that the show was over, Yuan Lingbai smiled and said: "Cousin, you continue to walk with the saint and the envoys, we Don’t bother with a few. After climbing the mountain for a long time, I’m almost exhausted, so I have to go to the wing room to rest.”
Han Lingfu originally intended to invite them to stroll around the temple together, and by the way, have a relationship with Xiao Yi, but since Yuan Lingbai said so, he can only follow the trend.
The two groups of people separated at this point, Xiao Yi ordered the little novice to take them to the side room of the side hall to rest without a certificate, and also had some fast food in the temple by the way.
I don't know if the vegetarian food in this temple is really good, or if they are really hungry, they ate all the vegetarian food.
After removing the dishes without a license, Yuan Yuyi couldn't help but said: "I heard that the envoys of Baiyue once proposed at the palace banquet to marry a saint with clothes?" A certain "interesting" question came to mind, but in line with the principle of "Don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep", she just held back until now to say it.
"That's right, but the emperor hasn't made a statement yet." Nangong Yue nodded and said.
"Then—" Yuan Yuyi dragged her voice on purpose, and looked around at the crowd mysteriously, "I think the 'friendship' between the saint and the third prince is not bad, do you think it will..."
She didn't continue, but everyone knew that she was asking the saint if Baiyi would marry the third prince Han Lingfu!
Everyone looked at each other, it's really hard to say.
In any case, the third prince already has a main concubine, even if Bai Yi is really married to the third prince, he is at most a side concubine...
However, with the status of this saint and Baiyue's current situation, no matter who she marries, she is just a side concubine or a concubine, and she can't make any waves!
"Several benefactors, let's drink some hot tea to relieve hunger." Undocumented entered the house again, and served them hot tea graciously, "Benefactors, do you want to take a walk around the back mountain of our temple later?"
When he said this, Fu Yunyan thought of something, and asked impatiently: "Little master, I remember that there is a forest in the back of your mountain, right?"
Undocumented laughing so that his eyes narrowed into two crescents, he said: "Miss has a really good memory. There is indeed a loquat forest in the back mountain of our temple. A few benefactors came by coincidence, and now the loquats in the back mountain are bearing fruit, one after another. Round like an orange, sweet like honey, it looks good and tastes sweet. If the benefactor is interested, just go to the back mountain to pick some and eat."
Seeing Wu Zheng being so generous, Yuan Lingbai couldn't help but joked: "Little master, you are so generous, does your abbot know? What if those pilgrims secretly picked all the loquats in your temple and sold them? Is good?"
"Don't worry, the benefactor. The loquats in our temple are blessed by the gods." Wu Zheng said somewhat proudly and mysteriously.
While leading the way for them without permits, he talked about the legend about the loquat forest--
It is said that this piece of loquat forest was also left by the previous dynasty. It has a history of at least one hundred years. The loquats in this forest have always been picked and eaten with pilgrims, but a middle-aged businessman who came to the temple to offer incense Greedy, in the middle of the night, people secretly picked up the loquats and sold them, but got seriously ill and saw many doctors who were not optimistic about them. In the end, they took out all the money from selling the loquats and repaired them in the temple. Only in the main hall can heal without medicine.
After this story spread, the pilgrims felt that the loquats here were guarded by the Buddha and gods, and they all came to taste them, but they never dared to be greedy.
Whether this little story was just told by the temple to warn the pilgrims, or to exaggerate the flavor of legend, the group listened with great interest and walked out of the courtyard where the wing room was located.
At this time, another eight or nine-year-old little novice trotted over, saying that the second senior brother was looking for Undocumented for something. Undocumented apologized embarrassingly, and then left in a hurry.
The little novice performed a Buddhist ceremony with one palm, and said to Nangong Yue and the others: "The little monk has a wonderful proof, let the little monk take all the donors to the back mountain."
Pass through a pine forest, then pass through a yard, bypass a small pond, and walk out of the back door of the temple, you will find the loquat forest that Wuzheng just mentioned.
But it turns out that as much as there is hope, there is as much disappointment.
This piece of loquat forest occupies almost half of the back mountain, and it looks lush and lush at first glance, but the loquat tree is in an embarrassing period when the flowers wither and bear fruit. At this time, the loquats in the forest are only the size of a thumb. The size of an orange.
Yuan Yuyi saw it, and couldn't help laughing, "Liu Niang, do you want to pick a sweet loquat and eat it?"
Fu Yunyan was a bit embarrassed, but the little monk Miaozheng was even more embarrassed than her. From Yuan Yuyi's few words, he could probably guess that his junior brother was bragging again, no, it was a bit exaggerated. The undocumented person has no malicious intentions, but he likes to put the facts into ten points when he speaks, but his sweet mouth makes the pilgrims happy, and no one cares about him.
Miaozheng let out a dry cough, and said with some embarrassment: "In half a month, this loquat will grow well, welcome several benefactors to come and taste it."
Nangong Yue, Yuan Yuyi and Han Qixia glanced at each other. They probably didn't have such a good interest in climbing the thousand-level stone steps to eat a few loquats.
Fu Yunyan tried to restore her prestige, she looked around for half a circle, fixed her eyes on the front right, pointed there and said: "Although there are no loquats to eat, it's good to see the waterfall and enjoy the spring water."
Looking in the direction Fu Yunyan pointed, he saw a small waterfall falling from a high place in the distance. There is a feeling of "flying down three thousand feet", and the sound of "squeaking" water seems to be echoing in my ears.
Miaozheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and enthusiastically led them through the loquat forest to the stream behind the forest, and saw the clear stream flowing down rapidly, the splashing water was crystal clear in the sun, and then it was like light rain They all fell down.
Listening to the gurgling sound of water, like the most beautiful music of nature, everyone couldn't help but relax, and their interest was also somewhat high.
Miaozheng pointed to the curtain waterfall in the distance and introduced: "The source of this stream is that waterfall. The spring water in the stream is very clear and sweet, and some pilgrims who are good at tea will come here to take the mountain spring water to make tea."
"That's a good idea." Fu Yunyan clapped his hands and praised, "Sister Xi can't come today, why don't we take some of this mountain spring water back home as a gift for her?"
Although this mountain spring water is not worth much, it is an appropriate gift for Jiang Yixi, who is good at tea art, to make tea.
Everyone enthusiastically agreed, Fu Yunyan hurriedly borrowed the jar from Miaozheng, Miaozheng agreed.
Yuan Yuyi thought of something, and said with a meaningful smile: "Liu Niang, you must remember to return the jar you borrowed personally!"
Nangong Yue is also smart, and she knew that Yuan Yuyi was warning Fu Yunyan with a loquat story, and she couldn't help laughing.
In fact, it is easy to return the pots and so on, but it is a bit hard to climb the thousand stone steps again.
But Fu Yunyan didn't take it seriously, the thousand steps were nothing to her.
Miaozheng waved his hands at the side and said: "No need, girl, it's just a few jars, as a gift from our temple."
Fu Yunyan ran to get the pot, and everyone sat on the ground casually, listening to the sound of spring water, admiring the loquat forest, it was very pleasant.
Seeing no one around, Yuan Lingbai suddenly asked with a greedy face: "Brother, little Hezi, when will you tell me about the war with Nanman?" Returning home and reuniting with his family, Yuan Lingbai was too embarrassed to bother him, but now he finally couldn't wait.
Xiao Yi is interested in talking about those things with Nangong Yue, and he can do it several times, but with Yuan Lingbai...
Forget it then!
Obtained by the elder brother's eyes, Fu Yunhe couldn't wait to puff up his chest and said: "That's not easy, let me explain it to you in detail."
Since Fu Yunhe returned to the capital, he has also been questioned several times at home, but he didn't get bored, and once again spoke vividly, comparable to a storyteller.
He started talking about when they first arrived in Luoyue City, how they went to the camp of Luoyue City to meet the soldiers, how they taught those thorns a lesson, how they led a small team to fight against the southern barbarians several times...
Everyone was fascinated by what Fu Yunhe said, and their expressions were sometimes angry, sometimes happy, sometimes tragic... Especially when Fu Yunhe said that after they captured Lingchuan Canyon, Tian He went to Fengjiang City for help, but Zhennan King was indifferent , In the end, he also planned to let the second son take the military merits, so that the generals and soldiers of the entire military camp were outraged and vowed to follow the eldest son Xiao Yi. Everyone was filled with righteous indignation and enthusiasm.
Nangong Yue had actually heard Xiao Yi say these things once, but now hearing Fu Yunhe say them again from his point of view, there is another wonderful feeling.
It turned out that Xiao Yi looked like this from the perspective of others!
Her A Yi is so outstanding, so dazzling, like the rising sun in the sky, destined to radiate radiance and attract countless people to follow!
As she listened, she held her chin and looked at Xiao Yi, a little glint of light appeared in her jet-black pupils.
Xiao Yi was extremely proud, he knew that the stinky girl would fall in love with such a wise and martial self!
Fu Yunyan had heard Fu Yunhe say it several times earlier, but she was still very interested and couldn't stop.
Even the falling sound of the gurgling spring water seems to be playing music for Fu Yunhe, dripping freely and making fierce collision sounds.
When Fu Yunhe said dryly that Xiao Yi imprisoned the Nanman saintess and the eldest prince Kui Lang together, the story was considered to have come to an end. Yuan Lingbai couldn't get enough of what he heard, so he suddenly pulled off the jade pendant around his waist, threw it at Fu Yunhe casually, and teased: "Little Hezi, you're not bad. I reward you!"
Fu Yunhe grabbed it, looked at the pretty white jade pendant in his hand, and clasped his fists bluntly: "If you are greedy for money, you will be impolite..."
One sentence made the whole room burst into laughter again. At this moment, Miaozheng, who had gone to fetch the jars, came back with a few young novice monks holding some jars, at a loss.
Except for the small episode in the middle, the day was very pleasant, and everyone returned to the capital before the sun set.
Different from the cheerful Nangong Yue and others, Bai Muxiao was in a heavy heart, and never showed a smile after that, and returned to the White Mansion, still in a depressed mood.
The night was quiet, as if she knew she was in a bad mood, and there was not even a breath of wind around.
Until the man appeared in front of her through the window, the lifeless world seemed to come alive in an instant, the leaves rustled in the night wind, the insects sang intermittently, and her stagnant heart was also seeing His moment made ripples again.
Bai Muxiao's heart was complicated, and she said lightly: "Your Highness already has a newcomer, so why bother looking for an old one like me?" There was a hint of sourness and grievance in her tone.
She was already willing to be a concubine for him, how could he treat her like this
Han Lingfu frowned slightly, and said to himself that Xiao'er was also jealous because she cared about herself. He said patiently: "Xiao'er, listen to me, the girl in the clothes and I are just friends of gentlemen, and today is not..."
Friends of gentlemen? She thinks they are "confidantes"! Bai Muxiao's eyes turned cold instantly, and he interrupted him coldly: "Your Highness, since you already have someone else in your heart, then we'll be 'from now on. passers-by, unrelated…”
"Xiao'er!" Han Lingfu looked at her in disbelief. He had worked so hard to get them together, but she said she would give up so easily
Why is his Xiao'er so ignorant? How did he become like those ordinary girls
Han Lingfu looked deeply at Bai Muxiao, with one point of injury in his eyes, two points of burnout, and three points of helplessness...