Ruan Geng, Marquis of Ding'an, did not appear at the Summer Palace. Among the bustling carriages, upon receiving the news, several carriages turned around and left.
Ruan Geng soon received the message from Ruan Yi. He couldn't help stroking his beard and smiling with relief. The smart little breast dumpling always did things properly, but a seemingly casual little move at the gate showed him.
attitude.
In the Yishou Garden, Li Gong, the king of Southern Xinjiang, darkened his face after receiving the news. He was even more annoyed when he received the news that several important ministers who had been hesitant to wait and see turned around and went back.
"Father, there is no need to be angry," Li Mingzhi advised.
"This old guy Ruan Geng is really in the way." Li Gong slammed the armrest of the chair, "Very good, it turns out that I still think about the friendship we had in the past and can't bear to kill him."
Li Mingzhi added jealousy and said: "Since stubborn old men like Ruan Geng can't be used by me, I just have to kill them."
Li Gong nodded slightly and turned his head to look at Li Mingzhi: "Today you entertain his grandchildren well."
With a fierce look on his face, Li Mingzhi smiled, bowed and said, "Father, don't worry."
"Think wisely." Li Gong warned after thinking about it.
"Father, just wait and see." Li Mingzhi said confidently, "Ruan Geng is so shameless. I must make him completely embarrassed today."
Li Gong is still very relieved about this son, and he can be considered a smart man.
Li Gong suddenly remembered: "How are Minghui's preparations going? Why haven't we seen her yet?"
"She has a lot to do with dressing up." Li Mingzhi raised the corner of his mouth with mockery, "But speaking of which, she does have a good chess piece."
"What chess piece?" Li Gong asked.
Li Mingzhi smiled and said, "Father, has he forgotten that Gu Ling'an?"
"The one Ruan Qi brought back? Is she here today?"
"Here we come. We were originally on the last carriage with the Ruan brothers and sisters, but we were left behind by Ruan Mianmian and the others when we reached the gate."
"I took her out of the gate and abandoned her at the door." Li Gong's eyes flashed, "She is really cruel. It seems that she is not the same as her, but after all, she is young. Zhi'er, go tell Minghui.
, is a good opportunity.”
"That's right, father, that child is going to Minghui first." Li Mingzhi said respectfully.
"Go." Li Gong stood up, "It's time for me to go and meet today's distinguished guests."
Entering the Yishou Garden, we soon arrived at the place where the carriage was parked. Ruan Mianmian got off the carriage and was immediately greeted by someone dressed as a palace maid.
The men and women were separated. Ruan Xiao was a little worried and pulled Ruan Mianmian: "You have to be more careful."
Ruan Jin and the others got off the carriage and came over. The young masters of the Ruan family were all quite handsome in their prime. In the past, they rarely appeared at such gatherings. They soon attracted many rich ladies to peek at them.
inquire about.
When it was learned that they were the young masters of the Ding'an Marquis Mansion, many admiring eyes turned around them. Seeing them surrounding Ruan Mianmian, their words and deeds showed their doting on her. I don't know how many people there were.
I envy the small breast dumplings.
"Brothers, don't worry. Sister Ji and Sister Lin will both be here today. Besides, I also have Jiu'er and Hongyu by my side." Ruan Mianmian said with relief.
"Mianmian!"
Suddenly they heard someone shouting in surprise. The Ruan family brothers and sisters all turned their heads and saw a carriage approaching not far away. Li Wang was leaning out of the window and waving to them.
"Why is he here too?" Ruan Zhao blurted out.
"He loves to join in the fun so much, what's so strange about him?" Ruan Chen saw clearly.
Ruan Mianmian's tone was filled with curiosity: "It's weird, who did he come with?"
"I guess it's an elder in his family." Ruan Jin looked at him and said casually.
Xiaotai Tuanzi shook her head. Although she had not asked, she knew that Prince Jing, Princess Jing and her grandfather must advance and retreat together. Besides, Li Gong was their junior, so they did not need to give him face at all. It should be said that they participated
The possibility is extremely small.
Could it be Li Wang's mother-in-law, Princess Jiang Shuyun? Ruan Mianmian was still guessing that the carriage from Prince Jing's Palace had already arrived in front of them.
The wind lifted the curtains of the carriage, and Ruan Mianmian glanced at the people on the carriage, and her eyes widened in surprise.
Li Wang quickly got off the carriage and said with a smile: "It's great to meet you, so I don't have to look for you."
"Why is Sister Ying here too?" Ruan Mianmian asked quickly.
"Master is really clever." Li Wang was really shocked, "You are so clever, how did you know that Li Ying was in the car?"
"I saw it." Ruan Mianmian was not in the mood to joke with Li Wang.
Li Wang turned around and carefully helped Li Ying out of the carriage. When she saw Ruan Mianmian's panicked eyes, her eyes lit up instantly, and then she showed an innocent smile.
"Sister Ying." Seeing Li Ying smiling at her, Ruan Mianmian immediately greeted her.
This is the first time that Li Ying, Princess Ankang of Prince Jing's Mansion, appears. However, Ruan Jin and his brothers only noticed her abnormality at first sight. From her look, words and deeds, she looked like an innocent doll, which was different from her age.
It doesn't match at all.
To Ruan Mianmian's expectation, Ruan Zhao was the first to come over and shield Li Ying from the curious eyes of those behind her. Then the other three brothers walked over with tacit understanding. The brothers were like a wall surrounding them.
live.
When Li Wang saw this, he couldn't help but secretly sigh. The Ruan family was not only reliable but also united. They protected Li Ying without knowing anything about Li Ying when they met for the first time. No wonder her grandmother, who always had a high opinion of herself, said that the Ruan family was worth talking to.
"Mianmian." She was very happy to see Ruan Mianmian and Li Ying showing their true feelings.
Holding Li Ying's hand, Ruan Mianmian turned to Li Wang. Although the others said nothing, their eyes were all on him, waiting for his explanation.
"Sorry, Master Mianmian." Li Wang felt a little guilty, "Ying'er also received the invitation. Normally she would turn it down, but when she heard that you would come too, she insisted on coming, no matter how her family tried to persuade her.
If she doesn’t listen, I have no choice but to bring her here.”
"Yes, I want to come to see Mianmian." Li Ying's face showed uncontrollable joy, "I haven't seen her for a long, long time."
Ruan Mianmian held Li Ying's hand: "I'm sorry, sister Ying, I missed my appointment. I promised to see you."
"Look, I saw it." Li Ying said with a smile.
We had indeed met, but it was not a good thing to meet here. Ruan Mianmian's mind was racing.
Although Li Ying stammered and only said a few words, Ruan Jin and the others could see that she spoke slowly after thinking about it.
There were rumors that Princess Ankang was ill. Now it seems that she is indeed ill, and this illness is not an ordinary illness.
The Ruan brothers did not look down upon Li Ying, but looked at her with pity.