Standing in front of Concubine Xian, Yan Ling bowed and saluted: "Minister Yan Ling, thank you for your concern, Concubine Xian."
Concubine Xian smiled slightly and said: "No problem, I just feel that drinking cold tea would be a waste of this fine tea."
As she said that, she pointed to the seat next to her: "Sit down, Marquis Yan, Xi'er, serve some new tea."
"Yes." Liu Xi'er responded in a low voice, knelt down next to the small stove and started brewing tea.
She had obviously worked hard, and her movements were smooth and fluid. She was very different from the delicate and timid appearance of the past, but she actually showed a bit of charm.
"Second Young Master Yan, please." Liu Xier said softly.
Yan Ling bowed his head and thanked me, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then he smiled and boasted, "No wonder your Majesty didn't ask me to drink cold tea. It's really completely different."
Concubine Xian pursed her lips and smiled, as if she had met a rare close friend. She talked in detail about some precautions for drinking tea, and also talked about interesting anecdotes about tea.
Yan Ling listened attentively, and Liu Xi'er occasionally interjected a few words, and the three of them seemed to be having a great time talking to each other.
After talking for a long time, Concubine Xian looked at his face so close and couldn't help but sigh: "With your appearance and temperament, you are more like your mother. Only the tip of your eyebrows and the bridge of your nose are like your father."
Yan Ling was startled: "Your Majesty... do you recognize my father and mother?"
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On Xu Yin's side, Concubine Shu was talking to several ladies.
The girls all understood what kind of opportunity this was, and they tried their best to show off in front of the two ladies.
When it comes to the position of crown princess, most of them know that they are not qualified for it, but there are second and third princes, and it is also a great honor to be crown princess.
Xu Yin had retreated to the back and was drinking tea absentmindedly when he suddenly heard low voices coming from behind.
"Look over there. Is it possible that Concubine Xian has taken a liking to the Second Young Master Yan and wants to bring him and Liu Xi'er together?"
Xu Yin was startled and looked up.
As expected, Yan Ling sat next to Xian Fei, Liu Xi'er poured tea beside her, and the three of them were talking and laughing.
Princess Changning also heard it, but she curled her lips in disdain: "What are you dreaming about Liu Xi'er? Yan Er doesn't even want me, so why would he marry her?"
Huh? Xu Yin turned around and looked over.
Princess Changning realized that she had let the news slip, and she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. She pulled her to the corner and explained in a low voice: "That's not what happened. When he went to accompany the capital to rescue the driver, his father said casually... It was not true.
We discussed marriage, so I was not rejected!"
Xu Yin really didn't know about this matter. Princess Changning put it simply. There was probably an inside story here. However, since Yan Ling didn't mention it, it had been solved.
Princess Changning rolled her eyes, looked at her again and said with a smile: "By the way, I heard from the emperor that Yan Er seems to like you? In fact, he is not bad, much better than my imperial brothers, you want
If you like it, I will ask my father to act as a matchmaker for you?"
Do your royal brothers know what you said about them...
Xu Yin cursed and said: "He has never mentioned marriage, so how do I know if I like him or not? Besides, I don't want to talk about marriage yet. There are so many interesting things, and getting married will not be so fun."
Princess Changning agreed very much: "That's right, isn't Cuju fun? Isn't the handsome man good-looking? Why do you want to marry so early?"
How can young people be patient enough? After the conversation with Concubine Shu is almost finished, everyone goes to gather their friends and play around again.
The prince came over and asked: "Changning, we are going to Qushui Pavilion, will you come?"
Princess Changning jumped for joy: "Of course, brother, please wait for me!"
In addition to his bodyguards, the prince only brought three people with him. One was surnamed Yang, who was a member of the deceased queen's tribe. Both the prince and Princess Changning called him cousin. There was also Mr. An from the Yongcheng Hou Mansion and Concubine An's natal family.
His family is related to the Yang family, and Concubine An has no family background, so she can be considered a member of the same sect. The remaining one is Yan Ling.
Princess Changning was even simpler. Not counting the attendant Jin Shudanmo, she called her Xu Yin.
A group of six young people wandered towards Qushui Pavilion.
Qushui Pavilion is located outside Daguangming Temple. It is a gathering place for literati and poets in the capital. Today is Women's Day, a day for flower appreciation and outing. Qushui Pavilion is particularly lively. The roadside is crowded with various stalls selling flowers and food.
, selling handmade toys...it's so dazzling to see.
After walking and stopping all the way, the guards finally arrived at Qushui Pavilion when their bodies were covered with strange things.
Princess Changning was extremely surprised when she found out that her brother was going to attend the cultural conference: "Emperor...Brother, do you understand?"
The prince's face turned dark and he couldn't help but hit her: "Why can't I understand? Do you think the elder brother is a idiot?"
Princess Changning almost replied: Isn't it? Fortunately, it was stopped in time...
She stuck out her tongue and replied: "Then you go and listen, let's play here for a while."
The prince was not surprised and told the two palace maids: "You should keep an eye on it. If anything happens, call someone in time."
Jin Shu and Dan Mo remembered the lesson they learned last time deeply, and they hurriedly vowed to keep a close eye on their master and not let her leave their sight.
Xu Yin was still somewhat interested in the Wenhui, but Princess Changning wouldn't listen. She had no reason to leave, so she let it go.
The two of them walked back and forth, and Princess Changning was attracted by a pot-throwing stall.
After practicing archery for a while, her confidence increased and she decided to take on the challenge.
Xu Yin was not interested and just watched from the side.
Princess Changning has really improved, almost every throw is a hit. With such wonderful throws, and she is cute, she looks like a lady of noble birth. Soon a large group of people gathered inside and outside, but Xu Yin was squeezed out.
went.
Jin Shu Danmo stared at his master nervously, not even caring about her.
Xu Yin didn't care. He moved back and found a remote corner with a slightly higher ground. He could clearly see the situation at the stall and kept an eye on Princess Changning to make sure nothing happened.
After watching for a while, a voice came from the side: "I wanted to help you find out the news, so I went to talk to Concubine Xian."
Xu Yin tilted his head and saw Yan Ling standing on the other side with his head lowered, looking a little aggrieved.
She turned her eyes away and replied with one word, pretending to be calm and calm: "Oh."
"Really." Yan Ling thought she didn't believe it, so he quickly added, "I haven't found anything about what you asked me to inquire about last time. It happened that Concubine Xian showed her kindness to me, so I'll give it a try."
Seeing him like this, Xu Yin couldn't pretend anymore and replied: "I don't believe you."
Only then did Yan Ling smile, sit on the rock, and talk to her: "Although I didn't get any news, I think Concubine Xian is a little strange."
Xu Yin turned his head: "What?"
"She knows my parents."
Xu Yin said: "Before the Liu family fell, it was also a wealthy family. Isn't it strange to meet your parents?"
Yan Ling shook his head: "My parents' ancestry is not in the same place, so it's strange to know them at the same time. Why has my mother never mentioned such a person?"