The two young girls stood pretty.
There was a hint of interest in Nangong Yue's eyes, what a "coincidence"!
This is the narrow road to the enemy, or does it have ulterior motives!
Xiao Rongxuan and Fang Zimo walked in front of the crowd without haste, and both of them blessed themselves gracefully and greeted them politely.
Fang Zimo smiled slightly, bright and pretty, and said generously: "This is really a coincidence. Cousin Xuan invited me to come to Mazu Temple to offer incense today. I didn't expect my cousin and sister-in-law to come too."
Xiao Fei frowned and glanced at Fang Zimo, what happened in Linshui Pavilion that day was still vivid in her memory, if she were to face her eldest brother and sister-in-law now, she would be ashamed to death!
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, and said alienatedly: "Second younger sister and cousin are here to offer incense, right? Then we won't bother the two younger sisters."
Her tone sounded polite, but it was clear that she didn't want to talk too much with Fang Zimo and Xiao Rongxuan.
Xiao Rongxuan's pretty face turned pale, tears glistened in her jet-black eyes, she looked at Nangong Yue weeping, as if she was saying: Sister-in-law, how could you treat me like this.
Fang Zimo's face was also a little ugly, but soon she met Nangong Yue's eyes bravely, blessed her body, and said helplessly: "I know because of my mother... my cousin has some misunderstandings about me. But I What can I do if I am just a mere concubine?"
She bit her lower lip, and gave Xiao Yi a sad look. She knew that her appearance and this angle were the most lovable, and no young man had ever been willing to say no to her.
But in the next moment, her expression froze. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi didn't look at her at all. He bowed his head and said softly to Nangong Yue beside him: "It's getting bright here, let's go."
Nangong Yue smiled brightly, "Okay."
During the conversation, they continued to walk towards the gazebo, leaving Fang Zimo looking at Xiao Yi's back in disbelief, gritted his teeth, and thought: Could it be that Xiao Yi is blind with his eyes open? Didn't he see that his appearance is better than the prince's? Does the concubine know how much she has won? The concubine's skin is not as fair as her own, her lips are not as pink as hers, her eyes are not as dark as her own... What's so good about her!
No, it can't be left alone.
This time it was thanks to Cousin Xuan who found out from the little maid in Cousin Fei’s yard that Cousin would come to Mazu Temple together, so they came to “encounter” together. If you miss this time, you don’t know when this will happen good chance.
Fang Zimo's hands hidden in her sleeves were secretly clenched into fists. The last time things didn't work out, her aunt's attitude towards her was much worse.
She was unwilling to be married off casually by her aunt.
In the southern border of Nuo Da, only the high-ranking son is worthy of me! With her appearance, such a figure, and her knowledge and interest, I don't believe my cousin will not be tempted!
Xiao Yi and the others who were walking in front were not affected by the "encounter" and walked into the gazebo talking and laughing.
The weather in June is hot and dry, but it is still a little shady and cool in the pavilion by the water. Looking at the lakeside in the distance, the willows are in the shade, and the lotus leaves are in the field. , The whole body relaxed unconsciously.
Fu Yunyan picked up a handkerchief to wipe off the sweat from her forehead, and said: "This Anlan Palace is a wonderful place, not only the vegetarian dishes are good, but also the scenery is good, with clear water and colorful flowers." She said, looking at the blooming Fenhe swallowed, and said, "I should be able to dig the lotus root in a month or so?" With the growth of the lotus, the lotus root joint should be good.
She said the first few sentences so that other people in the gazebo felt the same way, but the last sentence made everyone break their work, and they couldn't help laughing, including a few maids.
Xiao Fei covered her mouth and smiled, and said: "Every August, when the sweet-scented osmanthus blooms, there will be an extra dish of glutinous rice and lotus root with sweet-scented osmanthus. Many wives and girls will come here to taste it at that time."
Hearing this, Fu Yunyan's eyes lit up, and the salivating look made the smiles on everyone's faces even stronger.
Nangong Yue didn't know whether she should remind her that her wedding date was in October, and she might not be able to eat sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root in August.
After taking a nap for a while, everyone saw that there were more and more people around them, so they simply got up and walked out of the gazebo, walking along the lake.
The green willows by the lake are shady, like a pair of natural big umbrellas to block the scorching sun, and it seems more comfortable under the trees than in the gazebo.
The golden sunlight sprinkled on the satin-like turquoise lake, sparkling, and the green lotus leaves and pink lotus flowers on the side set off each other and complement each other. It is really beautiful.
Xiao Fei was about to chant a poem, but at this moment, there was a "plop" sound of falling into the water not far away.
Immediately afterwards, there were sharp voices from several women, "Help, someone has fallen into the water! Someone has fallen into the water!"
Nangong Yue and the others stopped and followed the sound, only to see a familiar figure more than ten zhang ahead, it was Xiao Rongxuan and several maids.
Just Fang Zimo
Nangong Yue's heart moved, and the answer naturally came to mind.
Not only Nangong Yue thought of it, but other people nearby also thought of it, and they all looked at the thumping woman in pink in the lake. The woman's shoulders were soaked in the lake water, her hair was also wet and disheveled, and her face could not be seen clearly.
However, it is still vaguely possible to tell that the woman who fell into the water is Fang Zimo!
The people enjoying the scenery by the lake and the passers-by all surrounded Fang Zimo curiously, and whispered to each other:
"Someone fell into the water!"
"Still a girl!"
"Unfortunately I can't swim... I'll go find a bamboo pole..."
"..."
After a while, many people surrounded the lake, including men, women and children.
"Help! Help... life!" Fang Zimo's cry for help came intermittently.
Fu Yunyan pulled Nan Gongyue's sleeve, winked at her amusedly, and the two of them smiled in unison.
Even Fu Yunyan, who is as simple as Fu Yunyan, knows the twists and turns of this kind of inner house because he has witnessed several "falling into the water" scenes in the capital. The enchanting appearance, now fell into the water for no reason...
If it was a pure accident, no one would believe it.
At this time, Xiao Rongxuan seemed to have noticed their existence, and trotted over in a panic, her eyes were filled with tears, and she choked incoherently: "Brother, it's not good, Cousin Mo fell into the water...Brother, go quickly!" Save my cousin!"
Fang Zimo's maid also stepped forward and said anxiously: "Master, please save my girl!"
Xiao Yi said with a half smile but not a smile: "Master fell into the water, you slaves don't go down to rescue but waste time here, what's your intention!"
"Brother..." Xiao Rongxuan's pupils shrank, and she couldn't believe her ears. Isn't the elder brother good at swimming? Shouldn't he jump into the lake himself to save Cousin Mo?... This elder brother is so heartless
"Sister-in-law," Xiao Rongxuan looked at Nangong Yue again with tears in her eyes, trying to move her affectionately, "Please persuade elder brother quickly, saving someone's life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Cousin Mo and our brothers and sisters grew up together Big, like a brother and sister... "
Xiao Rongxuan was so anxious that she looked at them with tears in her eyes, she looked so pitiful, as if Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue had committed such a heinous thing.
At this time, Fang Zimo was still thumping and shouting for help, but she couldn't sink no matter what.
More and more people gathered around the lake.
Xiao Fei looked complicatedly at Xiao Rongxuan for a while, and Fang Zimo for a while. She clearly remembered that she learned to swim with Fang Wisteria and Fang Zimo in Fang Zhai that year. Fang Zimo obviously knows how to swim, but now she pretends to be drowning... Thinking about what happened at the sister-in-law's banquet that day, it suddenly became clear!
Such a shameless person is her cousin
And this concubine sister, Xiao Fei couldn't help but suspect that Fang Zimo's appearance in the Mazu Temple today had something to do with her!
At a very young age, Xiao Rongxuan was always thinking of crooked ways and using all means to achieve her goals, and she didn't even realize that her own actions were wrong!
Xiao Fei lowered her eyes thoughtfully, since she is the eldest sister, she should take responsibility and take good care of these concubines.
"Second sister..."
Xiao Fei was about to open her mouth when she heard another "plop" sound of falling into the water, and someone fell into the lake again.
what happened?!
Xiao Rongxuan followed the sound strangely, and heard the conversation of two men not far away:
"A Niu is truly blessed. If this girl is rescued, wouldn't it be a promise of her life to save her life?"
"That's right, it's been five years since Ah Niu's wife died, so it's time to remarry."
"..."
Hearing this, Xiao Rongxuan's face turned pale immediately, and she looked up in disbelief, only to see a bearded man in the lake wearing a coarse cloth and green clothes, swimming towards Fang Zimo with both arms in the lake water!
The big bearded man obviously has good water skills, and he swam very fast. He was only two or three feet away from Fang Zimo in two or three strokes. Seeing this, Fang Zimo screamed: "No! Go away, I don't need it." you save..."
While screaming, she also began to stir the lake water in a panic, and swam to the shore with all her might, her swimming posture was quite standard... But after the cumbersome dress on her body was full of water, it became It was extremely heavy. She pawed and pulled several times, and only moved forward a little bit, but when she looked back, she saw that the big man was getting closer and closer to her... The distance was only a few feet away in a blink of an eye, and Fang Zimo panicked even more.
She can't be touched by this vulgar man!
At this moment, she really hoped that all this was just a nightmare.
But the reality is so cruel, Fang Zimo soon felt a throbbing pain in her right calf.
Oops! Her calf is cramping!
"Ah, my feet... help..." Fang Zimo couldn't swim any longer, and screamed in terror.
This time, she was really drowning, her body sank and floated with the flurry of dancing arms, and she drank several mouthfuls of lake water in succession.
She choked several times, and seeing that her body was about to sink, a thick arm was stretched across her chest from her armpit, and the man's strong smell of sweat came to her nostrils.
Fang Zimo really wanted to pass out, she didn't want to die, but what about her reputation
Her mind went blank, and she let the big man drag her to the shore.
Xiao Rongxuan on the shore had no blood on her face, she could only look at the big man's arm on Fang Zimo's chest in a daze, and there was only one thought in her mind: it's over, it's over!
For a moment, Xiao Rongxuan wished that she was a deaf and blind man who didn't see or hear anything.
Fang Zimo's two personal servant girls also had pale lips and trembling slightly. Things have developed to this point, is there any way for them to go back? Even if the third wife doesn't deal with them, Aunt Liu will not let them go!
At this time, the big man finally sent Fang Zimo to the shore, and several servant girls hurriedly stretched out their hands to pull Fang Zimo up, only to see Fang Zimo's face was pale, her whole body was drenched, her curves were completely exposed, her fragrant shoulders were half exposed, A corner of the emerald green bellyband inside was exposed, and it was extremely fragrant.
The men watching all around let out a gasp in unison, their eyes burning.
What's more, I can't help feeling a little regretful, if I had known she was such a stunning beauty, they should have gone into the water to save each other! Maybe they could have a good relationship... Whether it's a wife or a beautiful concubine, it doesn't matter!
Fang Zimo felt that the eyes of her surroundings were piercing her body like needles, and one of her maids hurriedly took out the dark green cloak that she had prepared long ago and quickly surrounded Fang Zimo, saying in a low voice, "Girl, you ...you..." She faltered and couldn't continue.
"Cousin Mo, are you okay?" Xiao Rongxuan rushed over, her beautiful eyes were flushed from crying, she looked very pitiful.
Fang Zimo's ears were buzzing and she couldn't hear anything.
She had planned well at first, Xiao Yi would definitely come to rescue her when she fell into the lake, and after that, she would have a skin-to-skin kiss, for her own fame, and for the friendship between Xiao Fang's family, Xiao Yi should accept herself as the son of the prince no matter what. Concubine is!
But she never imagined that Xiao Yi was so ruthless, he didn't know how to pity and cherish jade at all, and he watched such a vulgar man come into the water to save himself... and she had cramps in her feet, and her clothes were disheveled and broken in front of everyone. Clear reputation!
After such a thing happened, even if she had a stunning appearance, it would be difficult for her to have a bright future! When she returns to Fang Zhai later, what will happen to her aunt... Thinking of this, Fang Zifu's face was almost transparent, and her delicate body trembled. Like a delicate flower in the cold wind, her body almost went limp.
An old woman's voice came next to my ear: "Little brother, although you said that you had to have skin-to-skin kisses to save this girl, but it is still a breach of the girl's reputation. You should quickly ask her Where is the girl's house, hurry up and propose a marriage!"
"What the aunt said is true." A man echoed and pushed the big man, "Da Niu, why don't you hurry up and ask."
The big man staggered a step closer, rubbed his hands and looked at Fang Zimo, "Girl, I don't know about you..." He stared at Fang Zimo helplessly, and when he thought of the soft jade that he just hugged, his heart sank. It's so hot, I didn't expect that I would have such a good fortune. Mazu Niangniang is really very effective! If this marriage is successful, he will come to offer incense to Mazu Niangniang every day in the future!
"Shut up!" Fang Zimo's face became even more ugly, and she yelled out at the top of her throat. Such a vulgar man wants to marry himself!
She looked at Xiao Rongxuan eagerly, and roared hysterically: "Cousin Xuan, let's go!" Now Fang Zimo doesn't want to think about anything, she just wants to leave this place as soon as possible.
How could the big man not see Fang Zimo's dislike, and stood there dumbly.
Xiao Rongxuan was also upset and flustered, she could only say: "Cousin Mo, let's go home now!" She hurriedly ordered the servant girl to carry Fang Zimo away.
Seeing the backs of the two of them walking away in embarrassment, Fu Yunyan sighed and said softly: "It's really self-inflicted."
Nangong Yue just smiled and said nothing.
But it is!
A woman's reputation is as important as her life, and this Fang Zimo doesn't know why she is so crazy that she gambles with her two most important things at the same time! Does she think that the world revolves around her? As for this one who seems to only cry Xiao Rongxuan is not a simple one either. Speaking of which, she has been in Southern Border for almost two months, and she hasn't "know" Xiao Yi's concubines well...
Fu Yunyan suddenly thought of something, and looked at Han Qixia worriedly, fearing that she would be hurt because of "falling into the lake"...
When she turned her head, she happened to meet Han Qixia's bright eyes, her expression was firm but indifferent, her eyes were clear and clear.
Her cousin Xia is really different from before...
The corner of Fu Yunyan's mouth curled into a slight dimple. Her trip to southern Xinjiang was really not in vain. For Cousin Xia, she can finally rest assured! Cousin Xia will definitely live well! Sister and Cousin Yi talk about it well, so that they can rest assured!
This farce did not affect their good mood, and they continued to wander along the lake.
By the lake, before the crowd dispersed, an old woman said earnestly and sincerely to the brash man named Daniel, "Daniu, the girl's innocence is a trifling matter! That girl is feeling ashamed, so she doesn't want to talk to you. According to the old woman , you should follow quietly and find out which family this girl belongs to, and it is only reasonable to ask her parents to test her words!"
Daniu's complexion is not very good-looking, of course he wants such a beautiful woman, but everyone has left, where can he find out
A middle-aged woman interjected: "I saw that girl looked familiar just now, she seems to have gotten off from the Fang family's carriage."
"Fang's family?... You're not talking about the Fang's family, are you?" A young man immediately interjected.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, the middle-aged woman puffed her chest proudly and said, "Which Fang family is there?! Of course it is that one!" Besides the "Fang" of the lady in the palace, what other Fang family is there? Home!
The old woman was speechless: "Then the girl who fell into the water is not the cousin of our palace!"
For a moment, countless envious eyes looked at that big cow, especially those men, and thought again with regret: I knew they would go to the lake, for the sake of the cousin of the palace, it would not be a bad idea to divorce the family. no!
Daniu looked downcastly at the old woman and said: "Mother, thank you for your kindness! She is a girl from a wealthy family, how can she like a rough guy like me?!"
"Big cow. You have seen and hugged that girl... She won't be able to marry someone else if she doesn't marry you."
"Yes! Daniel, you'd better hurry up and propose marriage."
…
Daniu was very depressed at first, but after being talked about by the people around him, he couldn't help but feel relieved.
If he can sleep with such a beautiful girl and become the prince's niece and son-in-law, then his life is really worth it!
The others became more and more excited as they talked, and they all rushed to tell them away——The cousin girl of the Zhen'an Palace fell into the water in Anlan Palace, and was rescued by a man.
Such an explosive topic quickly spread throughout the Anlan Palace, and gradually spread more and more...
But at this time, Xiao Yi and his party had already left Anlan Palace, and it was rare to go out for a trip, so Xiao Yi took them to Tayun Restaurant for dinner without rushing back to the residence.
As soon as Xiaoer saw Xiao Yi, he greeted him graciously, showing a trace of sincerity and fear. More than a month ago, Xiaoer still had a fresh memory of Master Fang Liu falling into the pool from the second floor. Today, seeing the son and beauty coming, he naturally dared not neglect and led the distinguished guests to the innermost part of the second floor. The best private seat, I secretly prayed in my heart: Don't someone be so blind today and insist on provoking the prince!
Xiao Yi directly ordered Xiaoer to serve all the restaurant's signature dishes, and also ordered fruit wine suitable for women.
The table was full of dishes, Nangong Yue, Xiao Fei and Han Qixia couldn't eat much at all, but fortunately there were Xiao Yi and Fu Yunyan, they still ate a lot of dishes on the table, and the other three were dumbfounded. Doubt where the food they ate went...
When the wine was in full swing, there was a sound of messy footsteps from the corridor outside. It seemed that there were several people walking towards this side, followed by Xiaoer's cautious voice: "My lord, how many guests..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a hearty male voice eagerly interrupting him: "Brother, I saw your dark clouds and snow walking downstairs, so I realized that you and sister-in-law are having dinner here. Come say hello to big brother and sister-in-law!"
Without Xiao Yi's signal, Zhuzi hurriedly opened the door of the private seat, and welcomed a few young masters in. It was Yu Xiufan, Liu Wugong, Huang Ergong and others.
Five or six young and handsome young masters stood in the booth, and the booth, which was originally not too small, seemed a bit crowded.
The young masters quickly looked around in the private seat for half a circle, and at a glance, they locked on Nangong Yue who was sitting next to Xiao Yi--besides, among the four girls, only Nangong Yue was dressed as a woman, so she must be the sister-in-law!
Meeting is worse than being famous, the sister-in-law really matches the big brother very well!
They didn't dare to look too much, and they all kept their eyes on each other.
Yu Xiufan clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you have been in Southern Xinjiang for quite a while, and none of us had the chance to say hello to sister-in-law, so I thought of taking this opportunity to toast to sister-in-law today. It’s also easy to recognize someone.”
While he was talking, Second Young Master Huang beside him had already taken a few empty wine glasses and helped to pour the wine.
Several sons each held a glass of wine, introduced themselves one by one, and then happily drank the contents of the cup to Nangong Yue.
At this time, Xiao Er knocked on the door of the private seat again, and then saw him bring in a few handymen carrying two heavy wine barrels...
Yu Xiufan smiled and said: "Brother, sister-in-law, we didn't expect to meet sister-in-law here today, so we didn't prepare any gifts, so we had to buy two barrels of wine in this restaurant temporarily. The wine here, I heard a Persian businessman say that wine is good for your health, please don’t dislike it.”
Nangong Yue thanked the other party generously, and felt that these young masters were very interesting. Although this wine was given casually, it was not an expensive item but it was thoughtful, so it was a good gift.
Seeing that Nangong Yue accepted it with a smile, the young masters secretly exchanged glances, and said in their hearts: "As expected, she is a sister-in-law, so she doesn't care about trivial details!"
At this time, Second Young Master Huang took half a step forward, clasped his fists and said, "Let's come up and give sister-in-law a toast and a gift, then we won't bother brother, sister-in-law, and the girls!"
After finishing speaking, the few of them came and went like the wind, without taking a second look at the girls in the private seat.
Xiao Fei stared blankly at the closed door, thoughtfully: She had heard of these friends of elder brother before, and the reputation of these people in Luoyue City was only as good as that of elder brother back then. A little bit, they are all well-known dandies, and the whole city knows that these people are out of tune, and they don't do business all day long.
But now we can see that they are straightforward, straightforward, lively and enthusiastic but not frivolous.
In the past, my mother always said that my cousin Fang Shilei was a rare young talent in southern Xinjiang, with both civil and military skills, and a good character... But in fact, Fang Shilei she saw was a hypocrite with a fake appearance.
Compared to him, big brother's friends, whether in southern Xinjiang or in the capital, don't know how much more expensive they are!
My former self was really blind!
The corner of Xiao Fei's mouth reveals a trace of bitterness and a trace of sigh.
She collected herself, not wanting to worry Nangong Yue, and continued to drink the fruit wine in her hand as if nothing had happened.
On this day, a fiery cloud ignited in the western sky, and they left the restaurant.
After sending Han Qixia back, they returned to the palace.
And then, Xiao Yi went to Zhennan King's study...