mountain and river oath

Zhao Jing took Zhang Jun and walked into Prince Yu's mansion with some precious playthings. The attendants led Zhao Jing into King Yu's inner room. Zhao Jing walked in and looked up to see Shu Zilan sitting beside Zhao Chong. The two whispered wearing something.

Zhao Chong leaned against the head of the bed, his face was pale and his body was weak, but his spirit looked good. When he saw Zhao Jing coming, Zhao Chong said, "Sixth brother is here?"

"I came to see Fifth Brother. Yesterday I saw that Fifth Brother was fine, but today Fifth Brother was lying sickly on the bed," Zhao Jing said.

"It's not that the prince has malicious intentions and poisoned my lord," said the servant beside Zhao Chong indignantly.

"Say less," Zhao Chong reprimanded.

The servant dared not say any more.

"Go down" Zhao Chong said.

The servant stepped back.

"The servant's words are rude, don't take offense to the sixth brother, they are all concerned about me," Zhao Chong said.

"Fifth Brother's servant has a simple temperament and cares about his master. He is a good servant. If Fifth Brother doesn't want it, he can give it to his younger brother," Zhao Jing said.

"You!" Zhao Chong laughed, "He is my personal servant, and if he gives it away at will, it may chill their hearts. If the sixth younger brother lacks servants, the older brother still has some beauties. I heard that the sixth younger brother's house is empty. Give it to the sixth brother, let them warm the bed for the sixth brother."

How dare he want Zhao Chong's people, he said with a smile, "I said something wrong, I apologize to Fifth Brother, forget about the beauty, I can't bear it"

"Could it be Liu Xiahui, the sixth younger brother, who sits still and has ulterior motives?" Zhao Chongyi pointedly said.

Shu Zilan looked up at Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing laughed and said, "Fifth brother was joking."

"You have someone in mind?" Shu Zilan asked suddenly.

"No," Zhao Jing said hastily.

Looking at Zhao Jing's predicament, Zhao Chong laughed heartily.

Zhao Jing left after sitting for a while and went back. Shu Zilan wanted to see Zhao Jing off, but Zhao Chong suddenly grabbed Shu Zilan's hand and said, "Rong Qing, I suddenly feel unwell."

Shu Zilan anxiously wanted to break away from Zhao Chong's hand. How could the secret and ambiguous relationship between them be exposed? Zhao Jing looked at the two holding hands, his eyes darkened, and then he went out as if he hadn't seen anything. .

"What are you doing? Our relationship cannot be exposed." Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Chongdao worriedly.

"What are you afraid of?" Zhao Chong said indifferently, taking Shu Zilan's hand and caressing it carefully.

"If any bad words are spread, someone will rise up and attack you," Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan and said, "He won't say it"

Shu Zilan was silent. He believed that Zhao Jing would not attack Zhao Chong in this way. Thinking of this, he gradually relaxed.

"Come on," Zhao Chong said while pulling Shu Zilan.

"You still need to drink medicine," Shu Zilan said.

"I'm not deeply poisoned, but I just look scary," said Zhao Chong.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Chong and said dissatisfiedly. Zhao Chong only decided to act after discussing with Sun Yi about such a plan. He didn't know anything and was kept in the dark.

"This plan was decided on a temporary basis, and there is no time to inform you," Zhao Chong said.

Shu Zilan broke away from Zhao Chong's hand and looked at Zhao Chong. Zhao Chong continued to be frank, and Shu Zilan felt hurt in her heart. How could such a secret plan be decided temporarily? It can only be said that Zhao Chong no longer trusts him.

"I'll get you some medicine." Shu Zilan turned to leave.

"Rong Qing, listen to me." Zhao Chong hurriedly said, "I really didn't mean to hide it from you"

"Do you know?" Shu Zilan asked, turned and walked out.

Zhao Chong watched Shu Zilan walk out helplessly.

Shu Zilan waited for Zhao Chong to drink the medicine, and then hurried back. He was worried about Zhao Chong, and he came to visit every day, and then left after sitting for a while. Shu Zilan made him unhappy.

In a blink of an eye, the Shangyuan Festival is here. Every year at this time, the imperial court will hold a lantern festival. All kinds of lifelike lanterns are displayed on the street, making the street lively. On this day, the young woman who has been staying in her boudoir , will also take to the streets accompanied by servants, which makes more people on the Lantern Festival. Young men tidy themselves up on this day, secretly fantasizing that they will meet a beautiful young woman and have an unexpected love.

Zhao Jing walked to Shu Mansion unknowingly. He looked at himself and didn't understand how he got here. At this time, Shu Zilan must not be here. Zhao Chong was injured and hadn't recovered yet. Shu Zilan would definitely take care of Zhao in Prince Yu's Mansion. Chong, but since you are here, you might as well go in and have a look. Zhao Jing thought, turned over and jumped in. Unexpectedly, the lights in Huanhua Courtyard were on. Zhao Jing was overjoyed, and jumped in through the window. , with a calm face, when he heard the noise, he raised his head and saw Zhao Jing with a smile on his face,

"How did you come?"

"Come and see you"

"Today is the Lantern Festival, but you come to my place, isn't it boring?" Shu Zilan said.

"The first son of the capital is unparalleled in appearance, I am much better than looking at those rouge and vulgar fans when I come here," Zhao Jing joked.

Shu Zilan chuckled, "Bastard talk"

"Let's go shopping together," Zhao Jing suggested.

"Look, it's exposed. If you want to see those little ladies, maybe you can kidnap one of them."

"There are so many fun things in the Shangyuan Festival, I will care about those little ladies when I sleep"

"Okay, it's boring to be alone, it's good to go out for a walk, and accompany you to see those beautiful ladies"

"Everyone has the love of beauty, don't you want to take a look?" Zhao Jing said, suddenly regretting it.

After hearing this, Shu Zilan was stunned, then laughed and said, "You're right, everyone has a love for beauty."

The two packed up and went out together.

On the Lantern Festival, people come and go on the streets, shoulder to shoulder, crowds of people, hawkers change their tricks to attract customers,

"What do you want?" Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan had never been to such a crowded place before, and felt it was extremely novel for a moment, she turned her face away in a daze, and said blankly, "What did you say?"

"It's nothing." Zhao Jing said, holding Shu Zilan's shoulders, there are too many people, if you don't pay attention, you will be swept away by the surging crowd.

"Here you are." Zhao Jing took a tiger-shaped mask and handed it to Shu Zilan. Shu Zilan took it and looked at Zhao Jing suspiciously.

"Bring it on," Zhao Jing said.

"Why?" Shu Zilan asked puzzled.

"Nothing" Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing

Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan helplessly, and gestured backwards, Shu Zilan turned to look back, at some point, a group of young women followed behind them, seeing Shu Zilan turned around, flowers were thrown over like rain, Shu Zilan was caught off guard, The person who was thrown was covered in flowers, Zhao Jing hid aside, Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing angrily,

Zhao Jing's stomach ached from laughing, and he was yelling, holding his stomach and laughing so hard he couldn't stop.

Shu Zilan walked up to Zhao Jing, kicked Zhao Jing, Zhao Jing stood up, still smiling.

"Don't laugh." Shu Zilan couldn't stand this kind of mess, and tidied up her clothes carefully.

"I won't laugh anymore." Zhao Jing helped to tidy up the flowers one by one, a petal fell from Shu Zilan's hair, Zhao Jing carefully picked the petal off,

"Are there any?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and asked.

"No more," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan put on a mask, and the two of them walked forward slowly, with more and more people following behind them,

"What's going on?" Shu Zilan asked suspiciously.

"There is a custom in the Shangyuan Festival. When a man and a woman meet someone they like, they can throw flowers. If the other party likes you, he will pick up the flower. The two of you will have a tryst in a hidden place. If the family background is suitable, maybe you will So we formed a good relationship," Zhao Jing said.

"Don't tell me sooner," Shu Zilan said dissatisfied.

"I asked you to put on the mask," Zhao Jing said innocently.

"You..." Shu Zilan was speechless, what kind of reminder is this, I would have known it earlier.

Shu Zilan looked from behind, a group of people followed behind,

"What should we do?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Follow me" Zhao Jing said, he suddenly pulled Shu Zilan into a run, and the people behind him rushed to follow, the street was chaotic and full of voices, Zhao Jing was very familiar with this street, he led Shu Zilan to run around, After a while, they got rid of the people behind them, and the two changed their masks, walking leisurely on the street.

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing, Zhao Jing pretended not to see, with a smile on his lips.

Shu Zilan slapped Zhao Jing hard.

"Frustrated," Zhao Jing said with a smile.

"Hmph" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing dissatisfied.

"Okay, don't be angry, I'll treat you to dinner," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan said nothing, walked straight to the most expensive restaurant in the capital,

"Son, pick the most expensive one," Shu Zilan said.

The child went down happily, Shu Zilan sat at a place by the window, Zhao Jing followed and sat down, after a while, a table full of chicken, duck and fish was served, Zhao Jing stared at the table in amazement, ten more people would not be able to come. He couldn't finish it, but he didn't dare to say it, so he picked up his chopsticks and ate.

Shu Zilan took a few mouthfuls, put down her chopsticks and stopped eating.

"Why don't you eat?" Zhao Jing said.

"Full" Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Jing stopped talking, was full, put down his chopsticks, picked up the tea set aside to rinse his mouth, and wiped off the water stains around his mouth with a towel, he knocked on the door lightly, and the child came in in response, removed a table of food, A pot of tea was served, Zhao Jing poured a cup for Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan picked it up, and sipped it carefully.

"I'm not angry anymore," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan chuckled, "I'm not angry, this kind of experience is very interesting."

Zhao Jing laughed, and the two of them sat in front of the window, sipping tea, and watching the crowded Shangyuan Festival.

In the middle of the night, the night was getting darker and the crowds were thinning out. The two walked slowly on the street. Zhao Jing sent Shu Zilan back and turned to leave. In the courtyard, figures loom in the darkness.

"Where have you been?" A voice said with unconcealable anger.

"When did you come?" Shu Zilan asked in surprise.

Zhao Chong's figure appeared from the darkness,

"Where did you go in the middle of the night?" Zhao Chong approached Shu Zilan and asked.

"Go for a stroll," Shu Zilan said.

"With whom?" Zhao Chong asked.

Shu Zilan ignored Zhao Chong and turned to go in.

Zhao Chong grabbed Shu Zilan, "Who did you go out with?"

"Zhao Jing, don't you know? You planted spies in my house to monitor my whereabouts all the time. Don't you know where I went and who I met?" Shu Zilan couldn't help but shouted.

"I care about you and worry about your safety," Zhao Chong said.

"You are just monitoring me, since I came back from Rongyang, you no longer trust me," Shu Zilan said.

"You have a close relationship with Zhao Jing, can I trust you?" Zhao Chong said.

"We are friends of gentlemen, I can distinguish priorities, I know who I am loyal to, and I will not reveal the secret," Shu Zilan said.

"Okay, then let me ask you, on the trip to Rongyang, you go with Zhao Jing, Zhao Jing took all the credit, why did you get nothing, why didn't any news come out in Rongyang? I missed the best opportunity to bring down the prince. Actually, I have to risk myself, why, you said?" Zhao Chong asked sharply.

"You think I helped Zhao Jing deliberately conceal you," Shu Zilan said in disbelief.

Zhao Chong remained silent.

Shu Zilan felt embarrassed, how could he get along with Zhao Chong now?Are they not ordinary lovers?He is a prince, he is an aide, if the master no longer trusts him, is there any reason for him to stay?

"Forget it, let's go" Shu Zilan said disheartened.

"Rong Qing, listen to me, I..." Zhao Chong didn't know what to say, should he say that he trusted Shu Zilan?He subconsciously guarded against Shu Zilan. For some confidential matters, he would rather bypass Shu Zilan and make a secret decision with Sun Yi, but what would he rely on to keep Shu Zilan now.

Shu Zilan walked over, Zhao Chong hugged Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan struggled and said, "Let me go"

Zhao Chong hugged him tightly, and said sadly, "Rong Qing, let's not quarrel, can't we be fine?"

"Who is arguing?" Shu Zilan said coldly.

"Today is the Lantern Festival, I came to your small courtyard early, and wanted to ask you to go out for fun, but I didn't expect you to go with someone else, I'm jealous," Zhao Chong said aggrievedly.

Shu Zilan was speechless.

"I've been waiting for you for two hours," Zhao Chong said.

"Let go of me," Shu Zilan said in a relaxed tone.

Zhao Chong happily let go of Shu Zilan, knowing that his anger had subsided.

"It's late at night, you go back," Shu Zilan said.

"Rong Qing, I'll stay with you," Zhao Chong said.

"You have been out for such a long time, and you have many things to deal with, go back," Shu Zilan said.

"Rong Qing, don't see Zhao Jing again, okay?" Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan lowered her head slightly and remained silent.

"Rong Qing, since you came back from Rongyang, we have often quarreled. Let's go back to the past, okay? Don't go to Zhao Jing, okay?" Zhao Chong said.

"Okay." Shu Zilan raised her head and looked at Zhao Chongdao, "I don't see him"

Zhao Chong laughed, turned and left.

Shu Zilan watched Zhao Chong leave, feeling sad. Is it worth dedicating his friends and his life to such a person?

Zhao Jing went to look for Shu Zilan several times, but before he went in, Shu Ting came over and stopped him and said, "My lord is not at home, please go back, Your Highness."

Zhao Jing understood that Shu Zilan was deliberately alienating him, and left in dismay.