The Empire and the Kingdom

All the ladies took half a step back in unison, for the same reason. Most of them have ridiculed Xue Ai more or less in the past so many years. excuse me.Originally, it was nothing to offend an official lady, even if it was Xiang Xue's daughter, Xiang Xue might not really turn his face because of a few words in the boudoir.But this trick of Miss Xue San's sinister smile is really scary.

It's not the kind of direct attack, but a soft knife stabbing someone, and you only know that she has a soft knife in her hand, but you don't know when she will stab it. This feeling is too uncomfortable.

Feng Qianzi in the crowd saw that most of the ladies had changed their expressions, lowered their heads and raised their pretty lips slightly. After holding back for so many years, Miss Xue San suddenly couldn't bear it anymore. Why?Because Princess Yunyi has returned to the palace?Sure enough, the relationship between these two people was unusual, and my guess for so many years was right.

Zhuang Ruoyun looked at the ladies whose faces had changed, and didn't understand what was wrong with them.Xue Ai's words are powerful, but they shouldn't be so powerful!

What she didn't understand was that the ladies were not afraid because of this sentence, but because of Xue Ai's true character revealed by this sentence.He is obviously a eloquent and eloquent person, but he has pretended to be dull and dull for so many years, allowing others to laugh at him without revealing it. How deep the city must be, how many schemes?

"Third Miss is right, today is really not suitable. So, how about you and I competing in Guzheng tomorrow in the Phoenix Tower? Does Third Miss dare to challenge?" Zhuang Ruoyun was also temporarily emotional.With so many people watching, she couldn't be cowardly.In addition, she really needs the title of guzheng master, which is still useful for her to marry into the Duke's family.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes turned to Feng Qianzi in the crowd.Feng Qianzi was a little helpless, why did things involve her own family?All businesses with the word "Feng" in the capital are managed by the Feng family.The Phoenix Tower is the best piano building in the capital, and there is a separate floor for female guests to entertain, so the ladies in Beijing are very willing to go there.

Feng Qianzi didn't say a word. The Phoenix Tower opened its doors to do business. As long as there was money, she had no control over it.

Having said that, Xue Ai had no choice but to answer.Unexpectedly, Xue Ai shook her head, "Miss Zhuang Er, my father taught me that there should be no conflict of will in everything. A so-called name is just for fun. If Miss Zhuang Er really values ​​it, Xue Ai is willing to admit defeat."

This is said very skillfully.What you value, I don't care, in a word, the judgment is judged.

If Zhuang Ruoyun was shrewd, he should just laugh it off at this moment, so that both of them have steps, and this matter can be regarded as a joke.It's a pity that Zhuang Ruoyun's obsession is already deep.In the past so many years, as long as Guzheng is mentioned, no one dares to compete with her.All her pride and praise come from Guzheng.Now that she is lost, not only the ladies outside are waiting to see a good show, but even the elders at home often say that she is not up to date, and that her pressure is not enough for outsiders.

Regarding Zhuang Shaoxu's matter, although no one in the family blamed her, the eldest sister Zhuang Ruoshui thought that it was she who lost to Xue Ai at the last tea banquet, which made Xue Ai steal the limelight and gained her reputation, which made the prince notice Xue Ai. Zhuang Ruoshui was jealous, let Zhuang Shaoxu hijack Xue Ai, and what happened next.Therefore, the source of all troubles is because Zhuang Ruoyun lost to Xue Ai.

It was originally just a simple talent show, but it was really like a stone falling into the water, causing ripples to spread layer by layer. When everyone started to notice, the stone had already sunk to the bottom of the water without a trace.

"Miss San is very generous. Unless you don't touch the guzheng again in this life, outsiders will only say that you let me in, and I will lose to you in the end. So for tomorrow's competition, Miss San must agree." Since there is no way to provoke, Zhuang Ruoyun had no choice but to be ruthless. Having said that, if Xue Ai still refuses to fight, he can only stop playing the guzheng.Who can bear to let go of the talent that has been cultivated for more than ten years?

Xue Ai pursed her lips, "Why is Second Miss Zhuang so persistent?"

"Are you agreeing or not?" Zhuang Ruoyun pressed her step by step.

Xue Ai showed a helpless expression, "Since Miss Zhuang Er must compete, I can only agree. But I hope everyone will be a witness, no matter who wins tomorrow, this so-called guzheng master's title will still be returned to Zhuang Er Miss. It was originally an illusory thing, but it is my fault that Miss Zhuang Er is so serious."

This made Zhuang Ruoyun almost vomit blood.This Xue Ai has such a poisonous mouth!But today was Sun Yihan's birthday party, she was already rude by making such a fuss, and it was not good to entangle her anymore, so she had to hold her breath in secret.

After watching such a good show, the attention of all the girls was not on the banquet right now, and all of them wished that it would be tomorrow so that they could watch the competition.

After the banquet, on the carriage back home, Xue Zhi looked at Xue Ai's delicate little face, "It turns out that the third sister has been pretending all along, but we all lost sight of it."

Xue Ruo was also dissatisfied, "Third Sister is so scheming, she pretended to be stupid for so many years, and deceived us so hard."

Xue Ai looked up, "I'm pretending to be stupid, is it something bad to you? It's all good, right? So what are you angry about?"

Xue Zhi and Xue Ruo were taken aback for a moment. Indeed, if Xue Ai's eloquence and appearance had been outstanding like this, the Prime Minister's Mansion would not be what it is today.They really had nothing to lose. On the contrary, because of the absence of Xue Ai as a competitor, they got more attention and opportunities.

Seeing that the two were speechless, Xue Ai smiled and said: "Second sister and fourth sister are all one family. I never thought of harming you, and I hope you can do the same. I just treated all the things in the past as childhood jokes. In the future I also hope that the sisters can live in harmony." This is showing goodwill.

Xue Zhi was still hesitating, but Xue Ruo made a statement first, "Third Sister can let go of the past, of course I agree." She had just killed Xue Ai not long ago, but she herself fell into a serious illness inexplicably. She originally thought that Xue Ai was dull She is stupid, and she will be harmed if she is harmed, but now it seems that the third sister's city is extremely deep, and her own careful thinking may not be enough, so she quickly accepted Xue Ai's kindness.

Xue Zhi didn't hesitate for too long. Right now, she doesn't need to be an enemy of a betrothed Xue Ai. It's better to form an alliance, and there will be more ways in the future.

Xue Ai was very satisfied with the alliance of the three sisters.This alliance is not very strong, but for the time being, these two people should not take the initiative to make trouble for themselves.She has already taken the dealer's knife, so her eyes will be outside now, she doesn't want her backyard to catch fire and mess herself up.

Back in the mansion, Xue Ai had just changed clothes and unloaded the hairpin, when she was called by Mrs. Pan to inquire about Zhuang Ruoyun. Xue Ai answered truthfully, but Mrs. Pan didn't believe it, so she called Xue Zhi and Xue Ruo to inquire again. There was no need to lie about reaching an alliance, so Pan believed what the three of them said were basically the same.

"They are all ladies from the official family. In tomorrow's competition, no matter whether you win or lose, you will offend the banker. If you compete with the second lady of the banker, her sister is the prince's side concubine. She is the person who will work with you in the future. If you do this I offended her at the time, what will happen to this relationship in the future?" The more Pan talked, the more worried she became.Although she didn't want to see this daughter, she didn't want the prince's line to be abolished either. "Don't go to the competition tomorrow, even if you admit defeat, this will give the dealer enough face, so we can continue to get along with each other in the future."

Pan thought that Xue Ai would fight for it, so she thought about the rest of the argument, but Xue Ai leaned over without any hesitation and said, "Yes, I will listen to my mother."

Watching Xue Ai leave, Pan sighed.Xie's mother followed Pan's dowry and knew Pan's thoughts best, "Ma'am, actually Miss San is the most obedient."

"Yes." Pan continued to sigh. "If she didn't take my son's life, I should like her very much." Pan couldn't help but think of her son who died within a day after he came into this world. If she was only pregnant with a son at that time, without this daughter, He would not let his son die young due to congenital insufficiency.I will not be infertile because of damaged production, so everything is caused by this daughter, so how can I treat her well?

Xue Ai went back to the room, and Meng An saw that she was a little tired, "Miss, is it difficult for Madam to deal with?"

Xue Ai shook her head, "Mother has always been like that, there is nothing difficult to deal with, I am just a little tired. Meng'an, go down and let me have a rest."

Meng An helped her cover the quilt, quietly backed out, just as she closed the door, she turned around and saw Feng Jingsu standing behind her, she was so frightened that she was about to scream, but Feng Jingsu covered her mouth.

"Hush!" Feng Jingsu made a silent gesture.

Meng Anxin said that she was scared to death by this princess sooner or later.She nodded quickly and got out of the way.

Feng Jingsu opened the door and entered the room.Xue Ai thought it was Meng'an who came in again, and said with a sullen face: "Meng'an, I don't need to serve you, go down."

"What if it was me? Do you need it?" Feng Jingsu was still at the door when she said the first word, and she was already at the bedside when she said the last word.

When Xue Ai heard Feng Jingsu's voice, she turned around immediately, "Sister Su, why are you here?"

Feng Jingsu sat on the bed, and Xue Ai immediately threw herself into her arms.

Feng Jingsu is very satisfied with Xue Ai's initiative, the kind of joy that can be seen from the eyes, let him clearly feel that she is looking forward to him.After confirming each other's intentions, Xue Ai really didn't hesitate at all.

"I miss you." Feng Jingsu was also unambiguous, she should let her know if she likes her.

Xue Ai's face was blushing. It was one thing for her to be proactive, but she was still shy. "Is it okay for you to sneak out like this all the time?"

"I didn't sneak away, I have the imperial waist card, and I can leave the palace at will." Feng Jingsu held her little hand, and the temperature in her hand made her frown slightly, "Why is it still so cold?"

Xue Ai put her hand into Feng Jingsu's lapel, "Sister Su, help me keep warm."

Feng Jingsu didn't speak, she stretched out her hand to pinch her chin, and stared at those seductive lips.

Xue Ai pursed her lips, and touched Feng Jingsu's body with her cold hands.

"You are becoming more and more bold." Feng Jingsu had to pull out her fidgeting little hand when she touched a place that shouldn't be touched.

Xue Ai's big eyes were bright, and there was water in them, "Sister Su doesn't like it?"

The author has something to say: Happy Valentine's Day everyone!