Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

The flowers can be folded straight and must be folded

Qi Yan withdrew her gaze, the thumb of her right hand swept over her index finger, there were several freshly scabbed wounds on it.

She had been preparing for Nangong Jingnv's birthday present for a full month. The gold, silver and jewels in the Princess Mansion's treasury were piled up like a mountain, and there were so many rare treasures; she just wanted to give some special things.

Apart from riding and shooting, she is best at calligraphy, but when she thinks that she has "given" nearly ten books, she will give it away on her birthday...

With his eyes closed, he could imagine Nangong Jingnv's dissatisfied expression. Qi Yan remembered that on Xiaodie's third birthday, she gave her younger sister a wooden sculpture of a puppy.Xiaodie really likes to put it next to the pillow even when she sleeps, so Bayin was jealous because of this, and clamored to carve one for him too.

So Qi Yan bought a few pieces of high-quality logs and tools, and shut himself in the study for more than half a month, but several pieces of log carvings were broken, leaving a dozen small holes in his hands, and the birthday present finally came together.

It's a pity that what happened later, since she has made up her mind to alienate Nangong Jingnv, it is inappropriate to give such a gift.

Before leaving the mansion, Qi Yan sat in the study and played with the woodcarving for a long time, but still threw it into a box and sealed it up.

What Nangong Jingnv wanted, I couldn't afford it in this life, so why torture her repeatedly?

When he came back to his senses, the banquet was about to begin, so Qi Yan had no choice but to grab a piece of ink ingot and go out the door.

When he was about to reach the Princess Mansion, he got out of the carriage and came on foot.

……

Coincidentally, she met Jiya in front of the mansion, and through a short contact with Qi Yan, she was completely sure that Jiya had recognized her, but she was puzzled as to what kind of purpose the other party had.

Feeling suspicious, he couldn't help but look a few more times, but was caught by Nangong Jingnv.

After a series of observations, Qi Yan became more and more puzzled: if it was said that Jiya came to Beijing just to make a marriage, she would definitely not believe it.

However, if Ji Ya really has some ulterior purpose, she shouldn't just befriend Nangong Shunv...

Among the many emperor's heirs in the hall, which one is not of higher status than Nangong Shunv?Even if it hinders the defense of men and women, he should go to make friends with Nangong Jingnv who is a descendant.

Why did Ji Ya decline Nangong Jing's invitation to sit with her, and just sit next to Nangong Shu?

"Brother Six, let's have a drink."

Nangong Jingnv's voice interrupted Qi Yan's thoughts, she looked up and saw Nangong Jingnv's cheeks were flushed, and she was holding up a wine glass to invite Nangong to drink.

Qi Yan withdrew his gaze, looked at the delicacies on the table and lost his appetite, and simply bowed his hands towards the main seat, got up and left the main hall.

Nangong Jingnv looked at Qi Yan's back until it disappeared before she looked back: "Sixth Brother, if you don't get drunk today, you won't go home."

Nangong Lie also raised his glass: "Little sister is refreshing, I will accompany you to the end."

A palace maid circled around the edge of the main hall, bowed to Qiu Ju and said in a low voice, "Sister Qiu Ju, the son-in-law Zhuohua is here."

"I know, you go down first."

"Yes."

Qiu Ju knelt beside Nangong Jingnv's case and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, Second Highness's son-in-law has arrived."

Nangong Jingnv frowned slightly: "What is he doing here?"

Qiu Jusheng was afraid that Nangong Jingnv would say something shocking, so he persuaded him, "Your Majesty has a decree: all heirs of the same generation can celebrate His Highness's birthday."

Nangong Jingnv thought for a while and said: "You go and ask the second sister what she means, if it doesn't work, she will send it away."

"……Yes."

Ever since the servant girl ran in, Nangong Shunv guessed it seven or eight points, and sure enough...

She skipped Lu Zhongxing's daily greeting ceremony, and the last time we met was at the Mid-Autumn Palace banquet.

Seeing Qiu Ju's troubled gaze, Nangong Shunv said lightly, "The visitor is a guest, please come in."

Qiu Ju hurried away as if she had received an amnesty.

Jiya on the side put down her wine glass and asked, "Do you want me to change places?"

"Be humble, don't be respectful, just sit down, Empress Yafei."

Yafei chuckled lightly: "We don't have this rule in the grassland, he is your son-in-law and I can sit elsewhere."

Nangong Shunv straightened her waist slightly, and pursed her lips: "Everything must be done on a first-come, first-served basis, please sit here, Madam Yafei."

Ji Ya suddenly laughed, moved closer to Nangong Shunv, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Isn't your son-in-law more annoying than me?"

Nangong Shunv turned her head in surprise, but she met Jiya's eyes full of smiles, her eyes fascinated.

Maybe it's because such eyes can make people relax their vigilance, Nangong Shunv's heart actually slipped out: "Yeah."

Nangong Shunv opened her mouth, thinking about explaining but heard a series of silver bell-like laughter.

Ji Ya's beautiful smile attracted everyone's attention.

Nangong Shunu explained in a low voice with a blushing face: "Ms. Yafei... I didn't mean that."

Ji Ya finally stopped laughing, and patted Nangong Shunv's arm. It was still a voice that only the two of them could hear clearly: "Then I have to see who can be more annoying than me."

"My lady..."

Just as he was talking, Lu Zhongxing arrived.

Nangong Shunv immediately turned her head back without looking sideways, looking calm.

Lu Zhongxing walked into the hall carrying a birdcage covered with black silk, and took the lead in searching for the figure of Shunv Nangong. He was startled when he saw Yafei sitting beside her.

Jiya covered her aching stomach with one hand, leaned on Nangong Shunv's shoulder, and looked at Lu Zhongxing with a smile, and the latter turned his eyes away with a blushing old face.

"His Royal Highness, forgive me, I'm late."

Nangong Jingnv glanced at the cage while pinching the wine glass: "Since Mr. Lu knew that he missed the time for the banquet, he still persevered in coming here. I am really moved."

Everyone laughed, this sentence seemed to be a joke, but it was actually telling Lu Zhongxing that he was not popular, how could the latter not know?He forced himself to laugh for a while, and handed the birdcage to Qiu Ju: "Your Highness will definitely like this birthday present."

The black silk was pulled away, and inside the cage was a black-feathered and orange-billed starling bird. After fluttering around in the cage for a while, he said, "His Royal Highness is auspicious, Your Highness is auspicious."

Nangong Jingnv was really interested, she teased the starling for a while and ordered Qiu Ju to raise it to the bedroom.

Lu Zhongxing stood in the center of the main hall, but Nangong Jingnv did not arrange a place for him.

Ji Ya quietly poked Nangong Shunv, motioning her to watch the joke together.

Nangong Wang stared blankly at Ji Ya, Hun'er was already sucked away by her seductive smile.

Seeing Lu Zhongxing's embarrassment, the second prince Nangong Wei took the initiative to say: "If you don't mind my brother-in-law, you can sit in the same case with me."

Did Lu Zhongxing have any disapproval?

As soon as he took his seat, it was another person's turn to be embarrassed.

Lu Zhongxing's position was just opposite to Nangong Shunv, and the two looked at each other, seeing the anticipation Nangong Shunv flashed in Lu Zhongxing's eyes, feeling like they were sitting on pins and needles.

Her dislike for this man didn't decrease in the slightest with the passage of time, and after finally passing some peaceful days, suddenly those unbearable memories of seeing this face flooded out again.

Nangong Shunv reluctantly sat for a while, but finally couldn't stand the scene, she stood up and said, "Little sister, I'm going out to get some air."

Nangong Jingnv nodded: "Lily, Shaoyao, you two will serve."

"No need, Madam Yafei didn't bring the maids with her, so let them stay and serve. I want to go alone."

Lu Zhongxing wanted to chase him out, and took this opportunity to have a good talk with Nangong Shunv, but he came late and just took his seat, so it was unreasonable to leave like this.

He watched Nangong Shunv leave, raised his glass and said, "I'm late, I'll punish myself with a drink."

Nangong Jingnv snorted softly: "How is one cup enough? Qiu Ju, exchange a bowl for Mr. Lu."

At the moment of receiving Qi Yan's gift, Nangong Jingnu's accumulated worries these days turned into boundless anger.

At this moment, she only felt that she was burning inside, and no amount of wine could quench the flame in her heart.

She couldn't bear to criticize Qi Yan, what kind of thing is Lu Zhongxing?Even if there was some affection in childhood, it disappeared completely after he forced his second sister.

Qiu Ju didn't dare to disobey her orders, and chose a bowl with a moderate size, which would neither displease the master nor embarrass the guests.

Nangong Jingnv ordered someone to fill Lu Zhongxing's cup: "Just ask Mr. Lu to punish himself for three cups..."

Nangong Shunv left the main hall, went straight to the back garden, but saw a familiar figure in the Huxin Pavilion——Qi Yan.

According to Li, she should avoid it, but when she thought of Nangong Jingnv's thin and absent-minded appearance, she still walked over.

After crossing the small bridge extending to the center of the lake, Nangong Shunv came behind Qi Yan.

Standing in the center of the lake, the lotus flowers that once bloomed have all withered, leaving only plump lotus pods. The scenery is slightly reduced, but it is still a good place to talk.

Nangong Shunv's vermilion lips parted lightly: "The flowers blooming can be folded straight, don't wait for no flowers to be broken in vain; the lotus in this pond has already been wiped out, what is my brother-in-law rewarding in vain?"

Qi Yan naturally heard the implication of Nangong Shunv's voice, she still stood with her hands behind her back and replied calmly: "The autumn water will appear when the flowers are defeated. Everyone in the world loves Hua Yichen to look at the water, and it is very beautiful."

Nangong Shunv came to Qi Yan's side and followed Qi Yan's line of sight: "If there are no lotus flowers, what's the use of stagnant water in this pond?"

Qi Yan raised her chin: "You can also raise fish."

Nangong Shunv was furious: "You..."

Qi Yan turned her head at the right time, her amber eyes were as deep as water: "Zi is not a fish, how do you know a fish?"

Nangong Shunv smiled angrily: "Are you saying that I am meddling in my own business?"

Qi Yan withdrew her gaze, still looking at the pool of water under the pavilion: "I dare not."

"Do you still know 'there is a difference between monarchs and ministers?' Jing Nu, she..."

Qi Yan interrupted Nangong Shunv's words: "It's precisely because I know that, that's why I dare not go beyond half a step."

Nangong Shunv never expected that the gentle and polite person in front of her would make sophistry, her chest rose and fell slightly, and she forcibly suppressed the words of reprimand.

"Qi Yan, I have watched Jingnv grow up. I have never seen her look so haggard as she is today! Ask yourself how she treats you when she gets married? You want to leave her house and she can't wait to use up all her treasury. I emptied it for you! More than a dozen carriages were not loaded, and the government soldiers were sent to you with poles. The whole capital was talking about it! What about you? What did you give her for her birthday? A piece of old ink, thank you for thinking It's out! Under the eyes of everyone, did she ever blame you for half a word? She accepted it. Have you ever thought about what these royal brothers will say about her when they return home? You also said that you dare not go beyond half a step. This is not humiliation What is it?"