Chapter 974 281 Soiree

It was late at night, and Nangong Yue fell asleep.

Since Xiao Yi left, a lot of things have happened in Wangdu. For a long time, she has been holding on by herself, taking precautions every step of the way, so that she didn't sleep well at night. However, as the days of Xiao Yi's return approached, all the pressure on her shoulders seemed to be swept away, and her mood couldn't help but relax.

just tonight...

Nangong Yue was in a daze. For some reason, she seemed to feel that something was rubbing against her cheek. Her brows moved slightly, and she murmured vaguely, "Xiao Bai..."

"Meow-"

The cat's soft, coquettish voice made Nangong Yue shudder and wake up in an instant. She opened her eyes and met a pair of smiling peach blossom eyes, which shone in the darkness, like a secluded pool shimmering with light.

He looked at her with a smile, and made another "meow" on purpose.

It's him!

Nangong Yue suddenly sat up and looked at him stupidly, as if he didn't respond for a while.

Are you dreaming?

Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time, Xiao Yi hugged Nangong Yue in his arms.

His familiar and unfamiliar warm chest made Nangong Yue feel sore in her heart. She felt that her eyes were hot, and a layer of mist appeared in front of her, blurring it.

She buried her face on his shoulder, and turned a thousand words into six words:

"Ai, you're back!"

Xiao Yi hugged Nangong Yue's slender waist tightly, the corners of his mouth lifted up involuntarily, and said with a look, "Stinky girl, I'm back!"

Nangong Yue took a deep breath, wrapped her arms subconsciously around her, smelled the faint smell of sweat on his body, and felt at ease all of a sudden. She said to herself, he's back, what's there to cry about!

"Concubine Shi, do you want to drink water?" Lily, who was on duty outside at night, heard the movement in the room and gently opened the door, when she saw the two people embracing each other through the moonlight. , was stunned in an instant, and almost called out. Her voice had reached her throat, and it was difficult for her to react, and she covered her lips with her hands.

She widened her eyes and said incredulously, "Shi, Shizi?"

Lily looked at the half-opened ridge window, dumbfounded.

Grandpa Shizi used to like to sneak into his girl's boudoir, that's all. Now that they have become relatives, this royal mansion is still the mansion of the prince himself. Why does he still dislike walking through the front door and prefer to climb the windows, which almost scared her to death, and thought he was a disciple!

Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue looked at each other as if there was no one else around, and Nangong Yue had a bright smile on her face, and said, "Ayi, why are you back at this time?"

Although in terms of time, it was almost time for Xiao Yi to arrive at the capital, but the city gates were closed in the middle of the night...

Xiao Yi said eloquently, "We arrived at the inn in the evening. I threw them all there and sneaked back." He looked at her with burning eyes, as if saying: Come on and praise me.

Nangong Yue said as he wished, "I am so happy."

Xiao Yi smiled even brighter, his eyes shining like bright stars.

Compared with a few months ago, Xiao Yi has lost a lot of weight, and his stature has also grown a lot. His eyes are as deep and mysterious as the cold stars in the night sky. Several years old, the whole person seems to have matured a lot.

Nangong Yue asked reluctantly, "Ayi, when are you leaving?"

"Before dawn." Xiao Yi said with a smile, "Tomorrow morning, I will hand the book to the emperor, and when the emperor decides the day for the sacrifice of prisoners, I will be able to come back! This time, I will never leave again, where is it? Neither go."

Nangong Yue nodded vigorously, she suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly called out: "...Lily, Lily."

Lily, who had quietly retreated, pushed open the door and said, "Prince Prince?"

"Go and prepare some food, and also, there should be hot water in the small kitchen, let someone bring some water in..." After she finished speaking, she paused and said again, "Just say I'm hungry."

Xiao Yi came back privately without the imperial decree. Although the emperor will never pursue it at this moment, if there is an emergency in the future, it can be regarded as a big deal. Although the people in this yard are still reliable, it is better to be careful.

Lily also understood what she meant, nodded in agreement, and then retreated.

"Ayi, use something first." Nangong Yue pulled him down with a smile and said, "You probably didn't eat well along the way." No wonder they all lost weight.

Xiao Yi looked at her with some grievances, he wanted to hold her close to him more than meal or something.

His scorching eyes saw a red glow on Nangong Yue's face, and then he couldn't help but chuckle softly, and said softly, "Ayi, I miss you so much."

This sentence is almost like a panacea. It made Xiao Yi wipe out all the hard work since his long journey. The whole person seemed to be stunned, and there was a silly smile on his face. When the generals in Xinjiang saw it, they might even lose their eyeballs.

In a short time, the meal was ready, and only a bowl of noodles was prepared in a hurry. Fortunately, chicken soup was always simmering in the small kitchen. Although it was just a simple noodles, it was also fragrant. Xiao Yi was really hungry, he was rushing all the way, he didn't even bother to stay at the post station, and he was hungry every day with dry food, just to return to the capital as soon as possible, but even so, with so many people, it was really fast. Where to go, Kankan still walked for twenty-five days.

After the noodles were used up and the hot water was ready, Xiao Yi insisted that he would not leave, so Nangong Yue simply pushed him to the clean room, took out his hand-made middle clothes from the cage, and handed them in.

The sound of rushing water came from inside, and it was not until this moment that Nangong Yue began to feel real, and Xiao Yi really came back.

I don't know when, the sound of water in the inner room stopped, Xiao Yi changed into a clean and new middle coat, and walked out with wet hair. Knowing that this was made by Nangong Yue, Xiao Yi cherished the dress very much, and when he came out, he smirked and stroked it with his hands.

Nangong Yue saw that the middle suit was still a good fit, but the sleeves were a little shorter, and it still had to be changed.

Lily retreated consciously a long time ago, and Nangong Yue picked up the white towel to help him dry his hair.

At this time, it was three quarters of the year, and it was time to open the city gate.

Nangong Yue was very reluctant, but she still took the initiative to say, "You should go."

Xiao Yi turned around, wrapped her arms around her waist, and refused to leave. Nangong Yue couldn't help but smile and pushed him away. Facing his aggrieved expression, she smiled and replaced the piece full of The sweat and the sticky coat were handed over again, and he said with a chuckle, "Hurry up and put it on... I asked for the order early, and you can come back."

"No." Xiao Yi refused without hesitation, this shirt was sewn by his stinky girl, how could it be dirty! "I'm going to change the old one." Before Nangong Yue could hold him, she hurriedly went to the clean room, took off the middle clothes on her body, cherished them and put them away, and then put them on. Jacket, said reluctantly, "Then I'm leaving..."

"Well..." Nangong Yue replied softly, "I'll wait for you to come back."

Xiao Yi stared at her, suddenly leaned over and kissed her lips lightly, then his earlobes flushed red, and he fled through the window as if fleeing.

Nangong Yue looked at the half-opened window, her fingers gently caressed her lips, and a gentle smile reached the bottom of her eyes.

Nangongyue's life became more and more dazed, until after the morning court on the third day, she finally got the news from Zhu Xing that the prisoners were offered at the Meridian Gate three days later.

In other words, in three days, Xiao Yi will be able to go home openly and aboveboard!

The corners of Nangong Yue's mouth twitched, her mood brightened instantly, and at this moment, Que'er came out of the house and announced, "Prince Prince, Miss Fu Liu is here!"

The smile on Nangongyue's face was even more prosperous. Fu Yunyan came here on purpose this time and must have learned the news of Xiao Yi and Fu Yunhe's return. Sure enough—

As soon as Fu Yunyan entered the door, he said happily, "Ayue, did you already know about the sacrifice of prisoners at the Meridian Gate three days later?"

Nangong Yue naturally nodded.

Fu Yunyan said enviously: "My grandmother told me before that there were several times when the late emperor held the Meridian Gate Prisoner Offering Ceremony. Watch." Even if it is a hundred officials, only those officials of the third rank and above who are qualified to go to the early court can go, so Nangong Yue and Fu Yunyan must not be able to go.

Fu Yunyan wrinkled her face, showing a trace of regret, but she quickly regained her spirits and said, "I thought about it, although we can't go to Meridian Gate, we can go to Nancheng Gate to welcome them back to the capital. Ah Yue, how do you feel?"

Nangong Yue stroked her palms and readily agreed: "Liu Niang, this is a good idea." To be able to watch Xiao Yi come back, this is the best!

Baihe also added, "Master Shizi and Third Young Master Fu personally escorted the First Prince of Nanman into the capital. That must be very majestic."

"That's it!" Fu Yunyan said more and more excitedly, "My grandmother said that on that day, the emperor will send the fifth prince to bring a few important officials out of the capital to welcome brother Yi and the third brother back, I guess South City Gate early in the morning And the area around South Street will be cleared and closed, and there will be many people who will come to watch the prisoners, so we'd better book a tea house or restaurant on South Street, and then we can have a window seat on the second and third floors. Sit leisurely and wait for them to enter the city!  …Oops, no!"

After speaking, Fu Yunyan stood up a little impatiently, and said, "Ayue, since I can think of this idea, others will also think of it. I estimate that those teahouses and restaurants will definitely be full of customers. We have to hurry up and go. Just set this up."

Nangong Yue was also in high spirits, stood up and said, "Liu Niang, I'll go with you."

The two girls did what they said they did, and asked Baihui Lily and the others to prepare an ordinary Qingpeng carriage. They only took two guards with them, and went out lightly...

After half an hour, the carriage arrived at the South City Gate. Nangong Yue and Fu Yunyan glanced around and immediately chose a restaurant called Laiyun Restaurant.

The little Eryi of the teahouse heard that they had come to reserve a seat, and smiled with a bowed head and bowed his head: "Guest officer, you are so lucky! Three days later, the news that the Prince of Zhennan will enter the capital of Wangdu as a prisoner has spread, and there are many guests. We have all come to reserve a seat in the morning three days later, and now there is only the last seat left on the second floor facing South Street..."

"I've ordered!" Fu Yunyan boldly took out a silver nude. The second child was even more happy when she saw that she was happy. He led them to the shopkeeper, and gave Fu Yunyan the wooden plaque that represented the reservation.

It was less than a cup of tea, and Fu Yunyan handled the matter neatly. Seeing Baihe, she was speechless: "Miss Fu Liu, this slave girl will definitely open a shop to do your business in the future!"

Lily's words were full of ridicule, but Fu Yunyan didn't care, and said, "Since you're sure of it, you have to strike first." She waved her arms and said, "Come on, let's sit in the second floor's private seat, Also step on the spot by the way."

The four of them followed the second floor to the second floor. The private seat is the one closest to the stairs. Usually, if you want to be clean, you usually choose the one at the end of the corridor, but this time, you didn't choose it. After entering the private seat, Fu Yunyan and Lily immediately ran to the window to see, and they were very satisfied.

The location of this elegant seat is really good, with a wide field of vision, not only Xiao Yi and the others can see it as soon as they pass the city gate, but they can also watch them go away.

Although the business was over, the girls were not in a hurry. They drank some tea and snacks in the lounge before leaving Laiyun Tea House.

After leaving the teahouse, Nangongyue and Fu Yunyan got into the carriage again and planned to return to Zhennan Wangfu, but what they did not expect was that the carriage had just arrived at the intersection of South Street and Tangren Street, and the speed of the car suddenly slowed down. After waiting for half a cup of tea at the intersection, the carriage came out a dozen feet.

The driver's embarrassed voice came from outside the car: "Shi... Young Madam, there are a lot of people around in front of them as if they are watching the fun..."

Nangong Yue and Fu Yunyan looked at each other, and when they listened, they found that there were bursts of gongs and drums in front of them, "dong, dong, dong".

Lily was most interested in watching the fun and so on, and said eagerly: "Prince Concubine, my servant, go down and have a look..." Before the words fell, the person was nowhere to be seen.

Next, the carriage was still moving slowly, like a turtle crawling, Fu Yunyan yawned from boredom, but fortunately Lily came back soon, only to see her angrily saying: "Prince Concubine, It's outrageous! It's outrageous!"

Nangong Yue frowned slightly. Before she could speak, Fu Yunyan couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

Lily took a deep breath and said in a buoyant voice: "The one who was beating the gongs and drums just now was someone from the Qiwang's mansion, and he said it was a steward of the Qi's mansion. They are going to Nangong Mansion to welcome the second girl to their son as a concubine! He shouted all the way, and he really attracted a lot of good people, it seems that they are really going to Nangong Mansion!"

It must be ill-intentioned to do this in the Qi Palace!

Nangongyue and Fu Yunyan were both angry and angry, but Nangongyue was still a little puzzled after her anger. How could Nangongyan be involved with the Prince of Qi?

Nangong Yue frowned slightly, thinking of this delicate time, she had some doubts in her heart that Princess Qi would suddenly do such a detrimental thing to others, is it because she made her shameless a few days ago, so she bit people like a mad dog in revenge , Nangongyan suffered the disaster of Chiyu?

Or did Nangongyan really have some kind of unknown "connection" with Qi Wangfu?

Nangong Yue was stunned, and the things she had forgotten all of a sudden came to her mind again. That **** met Nangongyan outside the study room of Nangong Mansion, but Nangongyan turned around and ran away without even saying hello. Now that I think about it, the night of Nangong Yanye was a little weird...

Seeing that Nangongyue's face was a little dignified, Fu Yunyan hurriedly said, "Ayue, you don't have to worry about me if you have something to do. It's the same for me when I go home."

"Liu Niang, don't be in a hurry." Nangong Yue immediately vetoed, "I'll take you back to the Princess Mansion first." Although she wanted to rush back to Nangong Mansion, she couldn't just leave Fu Yunyan alone.

Seeing that Nangong Yue's tone was firm, Fu Yunyan didn't say anything more, and could only comfort him: "Ayue, don't worry too much..."

"I understand." Nangong Yue said indifferently, "Princess Qi is indeed a trouble, but even if she is a princess, she has no ability to force Nangong Mansion to promise my second sister to her son as a concubine." And Princess Qi did so. Is she just stupid enough to vent her anger, or is she really...

Nangong Yue's eyes were slightly dark, thoughtful.

After sending Fu Yunyan back to Princess Yongyang's mansion, Nangongyue's Qingpeng carriage rerouted to Nangong mansion.

As soon as she arrived at the Hutong entrance, she heard a loud noise in the carriage. She opened the curtains and looked out. She could see a lot of passers-by surrounded by the gate of Nangong Mansion, all pointing at Nangong Mansion. Whisper.

In the center of the crowd, a thin middle-aged man was yelling at the gate of Nangong Mansion: "I don't know how to lift up! I really don't know how to lift up! Isn't your Nangong Mansion a house of etiquette? It's just like this, this is your treatment. Is it the way of the guest? We have a large number of princesses, and if we are willing to let our son take you two girls as concubines, you will be content!"

The concierge of Nangong Mansion frowned and said impatiently, "Steward Li, our second lady has already said that you are not welcome. You better leave quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!" Let this mad dog continue to make trouble in front of the mansion, and finally Unlucky may be yourself!

"Why do you want to be rude?" Steward Li stood out as a rogue, "I'm from the Prince Qi's mansion, how dare you beat me? It's clearly the girl from your Nangong Mansion and my heirloom who are in love with each other, so you have to rely on me. We all... ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, he screamed, and he didn't know who kicked his lower back from behind, throwing him to the ground, and he was in a state of embarrassment.

"Who?!" Steward Li asked sharply, "Do you know me..."

He turned around and saw two men who looked like guards standing behind him. One of them didn't want to listen to Guanshi Li's nonsense. In his eyes, a little girl who looked like a maid said lightly, "Let's teach you a lesson, tie up people and send them to Jingzhao Mansion." She looked down at Guanshi Li with a trace of disdain on her face, "It's really big. How dare you to make trouble everywhere in the name of Prince Qi's Mansion, and destroy the reputation of Prince Qi's Mansion, it's a matter of life and death!"

Manager Li sighed in his heart, if he really became a liar who faked the name of Prince Qi's mansion, he would have been beaten for nothing. He panicked and hurriedly shouted: "You dare to beat me? I am the steward of Prince Qi's mansion! Concubine Qi sent me here..."

"Shut up!" Baihui interrupted him coldly, and said in a high-sounding manner, "I didn't expect you to be unrepentant and want to destroy Princess Qi's reputation. Our prince concubine said that Princess Qi has always been virtuous and kind. Virtue, knowledgeable and reasonable, even if Prince Qi’s mansion really wants to take a concubine, why would they beat gongs and drums like a joke?”

When Baihui said this, the onlookers also felt a sense of sympathy. This Prince Qi's mansion is the mansion of the prince. If you take a concubine, you can take a concubine. You can carry a small sedan chair into the mansion.

After thinking about it carefully, the eyes of everyone looking at Director Li became strange. Now the liar is really bold, and even the names of the Prince's Mansion and the Prince's Concubine are borrowed and used casually.

Now that they knew it was a liar, everyone felt a little boring and gradually dispersed.

As for Steward Li, after being slapped with 20 sticks, he was sent to Jingzhao Mansion by the guards...

At the same time, Nangongyue's chariot had quietly entered Nangong Mansion through the side door. After she got off the carriage at the second door, she saw that Yanniang in Lin's yard had been notified and was waiting there to welcome her. When he came up, he saluted: "Grandma San, you are back. Second Madam, they are all in Rong'an Hall now."

Nangong Yue nodded slightly, and while walking towards Rong'an Hall with Yanniang, she asked, "What's going on?" Since the Lin family specially sent Yanniang to wait here, she probably wanted to give herself some air beforehand. .

Yan Niang whispered what happened in a low voice——

It turned out that after Nangongyan went to the chrysanthemum banquet at Duke Enguo's mansion last year, several ladies from other manor seemed to remember that there was this second girl from the concubine in Nangong mansion, and they came to visit Nangong mansion for their concubines or young sons. tone. Nangong Qin entrusted Nangong Yan's marriage to Lin Shi and Liu Qingqing. After carefully selecting from several families, he finally selected the third son of Zhong Yu Shi's concubine. Before the Chinese New Year, I took Nangongyan to Bailong Temple to see each other in person. The result was not bad. Both of them were quite satisfied. They felt that no matter their family background or appearance, they were a perfect match.

Speaking of this, Yanniang sighed, "It seems that I will change the Geng Tie and set up a marriage. Who would have known that Princess Qi actually sent someone to come to the door early this morning!"

Princess Qi? ! Nangong Yueliu frowned slightly, and suddenly had a bad premonition. Being involved with Princess Qi, nine times out of ten, it's not a good thing.

She asked in a deep voice, "What is Princess Qi sending people to do?"

"Prince Qi sent a maid to say that she wants to take the second girl as a concubine for the prince of Qi!" As she spoke, Yan Niang's face showed a hint of incredulity. This Princess Qi was really outrageous, even if it was the second girl, Nangong Yan. Concubine, but it is the daughter of Nangong Qin, the patriarch of the Nangong family, not to mention that the Nangong family has never had a concubine girl. Even if the prince wanted to take the second girl as his concubine, Nangong Qin would definitely not agree. Not to mention that he is just a prince of Qi.

After a pause, Yanniang continued: "Second Madam refused on the spot. However, this matter still spread to the ears of the old lady. The old lady was very angry and felt that this fact was detrimental to the face of our Nangong Mansion. The second girl called over to reprimand, and asked whether the second girl and the prince of Qi were really private, how could Princess Qi come to Nangong Mansion to make such a request inexplicably!"

Nangong Yue's lips pursed into a straight line, and a faint irony flashed in her eyes. Nangong Yue was not surprised that the Su family had always loved face the most, so she would react like this.

"What did the second sister say?" Nangong Yue asked.

"The second girl said that on the day they met at the White Horse Temple, she happened to meet the prince of Qi and suddenly fainted, so she kindly called the monk to carry him away... She never said a word to the prince of Qi from the beginning to the end. However, who knew that a few days later, her maid Wanqing went out of the house to help her buy something, but was entangled by the people sent by the Prince of Qi, and even forced her to send a letter to Wanqing to let her hand it over to the second girl. Of course, it was confiscated, but because of this, I didn't dare to leave the house for a few days. It has been more than two months, and there is no movement from Prince Qi's side. "..." At the same time as Yanniang spoke, the two had already arrived at the gate of Rong'an Hall, and Su's maid greeted them.

However, Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief at this time, as long as the second sister stood upright herself, the rest of her own family would be in charge of her!

The maid led Nangong Yue to the Dongci Room, and as soon as she entered, she saw Nangong Yan kneeling on the ground motionless, her slender figure straight and looking a little thin.

In addition to Nangongyan, the Lin family, the Huang family, the Gu family, and Liu Qingqing also arrived, sitting on the armchairs on both sides.

Lin Shi, who was next to the Su Shi, persuaded: "Mother, this matter has nothing to do with Sister Yan..." It's all too absurd for Prince Qi!

Su's anger was still uncontrollable, and her lips pursed into a straight line. She also knew that Nangongyan might be innocent, but it was also a fact that Nangongyan ruined the reputation of Nangongfu. If today's incident spreads, this Nangong Mansion will definitely become a topic of conversation in the royal capital!

The Huang family on the side was also gloomy, and he really hated Nangongyan to death. The so-called: "Flies don't bite seamless eggs", if Nangong Yan was not careful enough in his words and deeds, how could the prince of Qi have such delusions in his heart! If this matter spreads out, how could his daughter, Sister Lin, get married!

Nangongyue walked to Nangongyan's side, and first asked the Su family to be safe.

As soon as she saw Nangong Yue, Su Shi's expression softened a little, signaling her to abstain from the ceremony.

Nangong Yue was not in a hurry to take her seat, she leaned over and tried to help Nangong Yan beside her, and said, "Second sister, get up quickly."

Nangongyan looked at Su Shi hesitantly, but did not get up.

Nangong Yue knew Su Shi's thoughts, so she said to her: "Grandmother, according to my granddaughter, this matter is clearly that the Qi Wangfu is deliberately refuting our Nangong family's face, and it has nothing to do with the second sister. If you blame the second sister, It will only make outsiders see jokes." She frowned, pretending to hesitate, "Grandmother, granddaughter thinks it's better to leave this to the uncle. Princess Qi's doing this is a bit ridiculous, and it always makes people feel that there is something else in it. Secret..."

Su Shi also frowned, thinking: Yes. If Princess Qi really wants to take a concubine for the prince of Qi, she will send someone quietly to tell her. Could it be that she did it on purpose?

At this time, Liu Qingqing also persuaded: "Grandmother, grandson-in-law thinks what the third aunt said is true, and the third aunt will be back in three days... Do you think that some people are not used to the current prosperity of the Nangong family?"

This sentence made Su's face lighten. The third uncle has made a great contribution this time, and it can be regarded as a blessing to their Nangong family. It is inevitable that others will be jealous. In this way, Sister Yan is really too innocent!

Thinking of this, the Su Clan immediately decided that their Nangong Mansion must not show weakness to outsiders! Make Princess Qi proud for nothing!

Su Shi showed a loving smile, looked at Nangong Yan and said, "Sister Yan, get up, your grandmother will definitely decide this for you." She acted like a good grandmother.

Nangongyan breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanked the Su family, and then stood up with the help of Nangongyue.

Following Mrs. Su, he kindly said to Nangong Yue, "Yue'er, you should go back early too. The third uncle will be back soon. There must be a lot of things to take care of in the palace of the heavenly king. In a few days, you will be with the third uncle again. come back."

"Thank you grandmother." Nangong Yue replied with a smile. Lin Shi was a little reluctant, so he personally sent Nangong Yue to the second gate.

After Nangong Yue said goodbye to Lin Shi, she returned to the palace.

As soon as she returned to the mansion, she wrote a long letter and asked Lily to hand it over to Zhou Daxing, and ordered him to hand it over to her uncle Nangong Qin in person.

In that letter, Nangong Yue first apologized, and then detailed several times of rifts between her and Princess Qi, mentioning that this time Princess Qi sent people to her house to take concubines, probably deliberately to humiliate Nangong. The government's actions to take revenge on yourself!

The letter was sent away, but Nangongyue's mood was still a little irritable, and she didn't know if this incident would have any bad effect on Nangongyan's marriage...

"Prince Prince, the big kitchen in the outer courtyard has drawn up the menu for the next three days, would you like to take a look?"

At this moment, Baihui's voice interrupted her thoughts. Nangong Yue took over the menu, and while looking at the menu, she instructed, "Let me pick some fresh fruits and vegetables from my village..."

"Yes!"

"Also, in the past two days, the palace will be cleaned again, and the newly made lanterns will be hung up. On the day the prince returns, let all the servants put on new spring clothes..."

Nangong Yue carefully reminded one by one...

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