As the Third Prince spoke, he slapped Mu Gu hard with great force.

If this had happened a few days ago, the wound on Mu Gu's shoulder would have definitely burst open.

But he had taken medicine and recovered long ago, so he was not afraid of the Third Prince's temptation. It also indirectly proved that the people who chased him that day were the Third Prince's men.

"Third brother, you are joking. I toast to you."

Mu Gu personally poured a glass of wine for the third prince, who drank it all without changing his expression.

The Third Prince squinted his eyes and looked at him, making sure that he had no other expression. Then he drank the wine with a smile, but he was even more confused in his heart.

Could it be that the person who was spying that night was not him?

Xiao Mingyue's dance won praise from many ladies. Although Yao looked down on her, she had to admit that she was indeed a good dancer.

Princess Jianing was naturally unhappy about having her limelight stolen, but she couldn't get angry because the Prime Minister's wife was there, so she walked up to Xiao Mingyue with a wine jug.

"I didn't expect that the fourth young lady of the Xiao family has such skills. This princess offers you a toast."

Xiao Mingyue didn't know what she wanted to do, but she couldn't refuse, so she had to bite the bullet and raise the cup.

"Thank you for your kindness, my lord..."

But before she could finish her words, Princess Jianing took the opportunity to pour her wine and spilled the wine on her dress.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, my hand slipped, are you okay?"

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Princess Jianing's eyes.

Xiao Mingyue felt that Princess Jianing did it on purpose, but she couldn't blame her, so she could only frown and say it was okay.

When Yao saw this, she quickly asked Nanny Qian to take Xiao Mingyue downstairs to change clothes.

Xiao Mingyue thought for a moment, then took Xiao Qianqian's hand and whispered, "Fifth sister, will you go with me?"

Xiao Qianqian didn't doubt it, nodded and followed Xiao Mingyue.

Xiao Ruge frowned and looked up at the pavilion opposite. Zhao Qingshan, who she had seen leaning on the railing just now, was gone. A hint of hostility flashed in her eyes.

He whispered something to Lin, then stood up and quietly left the pavilion.

This was just a small disturbance, and soon the waterside pavilion returned to normal. No one cared about a little Xiao Mingyue, and everyone went about their business.

Here, Nanny Qian found a dress for Xiao Mingyue. Chunzhi helped Xiao Mingyue change her clothes, complaining softly while she was busy.

"I think Princess Jianing did it on purpose!"

Although Xiao Qianqian felt that this was inappropriate, she didn't say anything because Xiao Mingyue was there.

Xiao Mingyue glared at Chunzhi and said, "Shut up, don't say such things again in the future, otherwise if the princess hears, I can't protect you!"

Chunzhi was scolded and could only respond aggrievedly.

After helping Xiao Mingyue change her clothes, Xiao Mingyue winked at Chunzhi, who immediately understood and found an excuse to take the maid beside Xiao Qianqian away.

"Fifth sister, I'm a little tired from dancing just now. Why don't we go for a walk in the garden? It will also save the princess from being embarrassed when she sees me."

Xiao Qianqian thought about it and felt that the garden of the general's mansion was indeed beautiful. She had not been to many places before, and now was a good opportunity to walk around and take a look.

So the two of them went out hand in hand, said goodbye to Nanny Qian who was guarding the door, and went to the garden together.

Nanny Qian asked two maids from the general's mansion to follow her and wait for her orders at any time.

Xiao Mingyue took Xiao Qianqian through many twists and turns and finally arrived at a small pavilion.

This pavilion is in a corner of the garden, surrounded by many flowers and trees. If you hadn't turned around a small path, you would never have been able to find this place.

"Go get some tea and snacks. My sister and I will sit here for a while."

Xiao Mingyue ordered the two maids away, and then said to Xiao Qianqian: "I don't know where that damn girl Chunzhi has gone. Sister, wait here for me. I'll go find someone and be back soon!"

"Fourth sister, this is the general's residence, don't run around!"

Xiao Qianqian felt a little uneasy and reached out to grab Xiao Mingyue.

But Xiao Mingyue walked very quickly. She stepped out of the pavilion in just two or three steps, waved at her, and smiled kindly.

"Don't worry, I won't run around. I'll just look for you in this garden. If I can't find you, I'll come back!"

Xiao Qianqian watched Xiao Mingyue disappear on the path. She took two steps forward, but lost sight of Xiao Mingyue after turning the corner.

At this time she also felt something was wrong. Just as she was about to leave, she saw a tall man in a green shirt walking towards her from the opposite side. Judging from his unsteady steps, he must have drunk too much.

Xiao Qianqian's face changed and she quickly hid behind a flower tree.

The person who came was none other than Zhao Qingshan.

Feeling depressed, he carried the wine jug, staggered out of the pavilion along the path, and slowly walked into the small pavilion in the corner.

At this time, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to have had enough of the oppression and finally raindrops fell.

Xiao Qianqian was afraid that the rain would get heavy and she would get wet, so she turned around and wanted to leave, but was seen by Zhao Qingshan.

He narrowed his eyes and shouted coldly, "Who's there? You're sneaking around, come out now!"

Xiao Qianqian was frightened and paused. Just when she was at a loss as to what to do, a hand grabbed her wrist and dragged her into the pavilion.

"Who are you? This is the back garden of the general's mansion. Today, the general's wife is inviting the official's daughter to a banquet here. How can a grown man like you appear here?"

Xiao Ruge scolded Zhao Qingshan with a stern face. Anyway, it was his fault in the first place, so she had no pressure in scolding him.

"Second sister!"

Hearing Xiao Ruge's voice, Xiao Qianqian put her heart back into her stomach. She quickly hugged her arms tightly, half of her body hiding behind Xiao Ruge, and raised her head to secretly look at the man opposite.

The man had bright eyes and bright eyebrows, and was indeed a rare young talent.

Zhao Qingshan was stunned by Xiao Ruge's scolding, and then he remembered that he had indeed crossed the line, and hurriedly bowed to the two of them to apologize.

"I'm so sorry for disturbing you two ladies. I'm a little drunk. I'll leave now!"

He looked up at the two of them. He didn't have much thought about Xiao Ruge who was standing in the front. He just felt that this woman was vicious and whoever married her in the future would be bullied to death.

But when he met Xiao Qianqian's innocent rabbit eyes, his heart seemed to be hit hard by something, and he was stunned on the spot.

"What are you looking at? If you don't leave now, I'll be rude!"

Xiao Ruge protected Xiao Qianqian tightly behind her and glared at Zhao Qingshan angrily.

Although this guy will be very good to Xiao Qianqian in the future, as an elder sister, she is naturally more picky about the choice of future brother-in-law.

At this time, a voice was heard not far away, and it seemed to be Xiao Mingyue.

"It's all my fault. I left Fifth Sister alone in the pavilion. Now it's raining. Fifth Sister is timid. I hope she doesn't get scared!"

Although she was the only one speaking, there were many people coming by the sound of footsteps.

Seeing Zhao Qingshan still standing there stupidly, Xiao Ruge stretched out her leg and kicked him.

"Why don't you leave quickly?"

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