My lord, your plan is too obvious

A group of people walked into the peach blossom forest, and many women tied red knots on the branches of the peach trees to make their wishes come true.

Beitang Yunze got the knot from nowhere and handed it to Xiang Zhenzhen:

"What is your wish, Miss?"

Xiang Zhenzhen took the knot, smiled and said, "Fate is destiny, and you can't ask for it."

"What a destiny." Beitang Yunze spread his fan, "It is also destiny that the young lady met this servant."

"It's fate to meet each other, but as to whether it's part of it, it's unknown." Xiang Zhenzhen said, and put the red knot on the branch, "No matter how tight the knot is, it will be loose." If one day is lost, it is better to just go with him like this."

Ruohua stood aside and wanted to kick Beitang Yunze aside.However, Qi Guang was right next to him, and it seemed that Qi Guang and Beitang Yunze were indeed familiar, so it wasn't much better.

Qi Guang looked at Beitang Yunze who seemed to be very interested in Xiang Zhenzhen, and did not stop him.Especially when Xiang Ruohua next to him looked so angry, he found it even more interesting.

Ji Ming behind him looked at Qi Guang as if he was enjoying the show, and didn't say anything more.He knows Qi Guang's character very well. Although he looks gentle and harmless on the surface, in fact he is most afraid of boring life.I just feel that it was right to let him wear white clothes today, the peach blossoms are falling one after another, and the way this man walks on the flowers will always move him as much as he did when he first saw him.

The five of them went to a pavilion in the forest to take a rest. Ruohua took a few steps and sat beside Xiang Zhenzhen.

Beitang Yunze raised his eyebrows and sat on the other side of Xiang Zhenzhen.

Xiang Ruohua was sullen, his complexion was not very good, thinking why this person was so lingering.

Qi Guang asked Jiming to fetch some pastries, then looked at Xiang Zhenzhen and said:

"Miss Xiang, is there anything else she wants to go to when she comes to the capital this time? It's a beautiful spring day, why don't you stay for a few more days before leaving?"

Xiang Zhenzhen nodded slightly and said, "Don't bother me, my lord. I will return to Tingzhou in two days. Mother will be worried if I stay out for too long."

"Just call me Brother Zhao just like Ruohua," Qi Guang chuckled, "Isn't your brother Ruohua in the capital? Why don't your mother worry about it?"

"It's because my brother is with my mother that I'm even more worried," Xiang Zhenzhen teased, "The dumplings made by my brother during the Chinese New Year a few years ago really opened our eyes. His mother even ordered him not to make trouble in the kitchen from now on." Woolen cloth."

After Xiang Zhenzhen finished speaking, several people laughed.The awkward atmosphere just now eased slightly.

Several people chatted for a while, probably because Qi Guang asked Xiang Zhenzhen some trivial matters.And Ruohua and Beitang Yunze were listening on the sidelines, making a conversation from time to time.But it didn't have the tense momentum just now.

After Ming brought some sugar cakes and flower cakes, Qi Guang put them in front of Xiang Zhenzhen:

"Your elder brother loves this flower cake very much. Every time he comes out, he has to order some. You should try it too."

Xiang Zhenzhen took a piece and put it in his mouth. The filling was a dip made of seasonal peach blossom soaked in nectar, and perhaps some milk and sweet-scented osmanthus sauce were added for seasoning.The skin is soft and glutinous, with some tea fragrance, which just neutralizes the feeling of being too sweet.It is indeed very delicious.but--

Xiang Zhenzhen looked at Ruohua who was also eating flower cakes with some hesitation. She remembered that her brother used to dislike these sweets at home.Even the mincemeat made by my mother is only eaten a little every time.

How come you love to eat such cakes now?Is it intentional to cater to these people?

Xiang Zhenzhen put her doubts in her heart, but didn't show it.She doesn't understand the affairs of the government, and she doesn't want to get involved in it.She believed in the choice her brother made.

Thinking about it this way, it must not be a coincidence that the prince came to such a place.And judging from the communication between the prince and his elder brother, the court situation should be biased towards the prince, and that Beitang Yunze doesn't look like a member of the court, although his clothes are not high-profile but by no means ordinary, he may be a wealthy businessman.

The prince must have important matters to discuss with him here, and if the elder brother is from the prince's faction, he would also like to ask the prince from the side.

If I was here all the time, even if they wanted to say something, it might not be appropriate.

So Xiang Zhenzhen finished eating the flower cake in his hand, then stood up and said to Ruohua:

"Brother, I want to go over there for a while."

Although Ruohua wanted to test the details of Beitang Yunze, since his younger sister wanted to leave first, of course he went with her.Anyway, these things have a long way to go.

If Hua just wanted to stand up and talk about going with Xiang Zhenzhen, Xiang Zhenzhen spoke first:

"I wonder if Master Beitang is willing to come with me?"

Ruohua froze for a moment, not quite understanding Xiang Zhenzhen's intentions.

"Brother, let's stay here with Brother Zhao. I'm just going to ask for an auspicious talisman. My brother went with me, and I feel uncomfortable," Xiang Zhenzhen looked at Beitang Yunze again, and then said very straightforwardly "Besides, this Huayuan Festival is a girl's festival. Mr. Beitang looks handsome. If he goes with me, no other men will come. Don't worry, brother."

After hearing Xiang Zhenzhen's words, Ruohua knew that she had guessed the identity of Prince Qi Guang.Presumably, he wanted to give himself some space to talk to the prince, so he made an excuse to leave.

This sister... is really thoughtful.

But when he saw Beitang Yunze's sullen face, Ruohua became angry.What other men, this man is obviously the most dangerous.

But before Ruohua could speak, Qi Guang teased and said:

"As an elder brother, you have to protect your sister so strictly. If Zhenzhen gets married in the future, I'm afraid you will hate that man to death."

"I..." Ruohua was choked back by Qi Guang's words. The person Zhenzhen marries must have good character. If he is really a good husband, he won't hate him. good.But since Qi Guang intends to answer, maybe he also has something to say to himself, if he insists on following, it is really not good.

So Ruohua looked at Xiang Zhenzhen and said, "Then come back quickly. If someone tries to harm you, brother will definitely not spare him." Of course, the second half of the sentence was for Beitang Yunze.

Beitang Yunze didn't seem to hear, he stood up and stuck to Xiang Zhenzhen's side, and then said: "It's really an honor for me to invite Miss."

Xiang Zhenzhen smiled slightly, bowed to Ruohua and Qi Guang, and left the pavilion.

Beitang Yunze hurriedly followed.

After the two walked a certain distance, Beitang Yunze fiddled with the fan and said:

"Miss Xiang really thinks of her brother."

"I'm just asking for an auspicious talisman for my brother." Xiang Zhenzhen pretended not to understand.

Beitang Yunze looked at Xiang Zhenzhen as if he didn't want to tell the truth, so he stopped pointing it out, but said in a playful tone: "How old is Miss Xiang, did your parents suggest a marriage for you?"

Xiang Zhenzhen didn't answer, but raised his head slightly, and asked with a deep smile on his face, "How many wives and concubines are there in Mr. Beitang's family? Can you choose to marry again?"

Beitang Yunze was stunned for a moment, he wanted to tease Xiang Zhenzhen with a few words, but in the end he was asked so that he didn't know what to say.Especially Xiang Zhenzhen's expression like a very cunning little fox made him seriously want to know if she had a marriage partner.

Seeing that Beitang was stunned, Xiang Zhenzhen covered her mouth and smiled: "I know you don't have any wrong thoughts about me, you just want to tease brother. But you should stop irritating brother, my brother's temper, really If you are in a hurry, you will bite."

"Since Miss Xiang sees it so clearly, why don't you guess your identity?"

Xiang Zhenzhen looked Beitang Yunze up and down a few times pretending to be serious, then raised his toes, put his face close to Beitang Yunze, stared closely at Beitang Yunze's eyes, and then had a serious face.

Just when Beitang Yunze thought she was really going to guess something, Xiang Zhenzhen suddenly raised a big smile and said three words:

"Rich people."

Beitang Yunze hadn't reflected on Xiang Zhenzhen's serious expression before, when he suddenly heard such a simple and rude evaluation.Can't help but stunned again.

Xiang Zhenzhen continued to walk forward with a smile, in a good mood.

Beitang Yunze realized that he had been tricked here.Looking at Xiang Zhenzhen's back, the corners of his lips curled up - did he think so?

On the other side, after Xiang Zhenzhen and Beitang Yunze left.Qi Guang looked at Ruohua:

"Uncle should be back soon."

Ruohua was not too surprised, he also received a letter from Si Nian a few days ago.It is said that the Northern Qi has retreated in a row, and the border has probably been flattened.Thinking about it, I should come back.

Qi Guang continued: "Yuyue is coming back too."

Hearing this, Ruohua knew that the prince should have something to do, so he answered:

"What do you think, Your Highness?"

Qi Guang took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly:

"You have been an official in the court for nearly a year."

"Yes," Ruohua replied, "Thank you for your support, Your Highness."

"I'm just pushing the boat along the way. You should be the Minister of Rites." Qi Guang put down his teacup and looked at Ruohua, "Are you still used to being in the Ministry of Rites?"

"Although there were some mistakes at the beginning, but with King Yan's suggestion, I'm used to it now."

"You are very talented. My uncle also said that you are buried in the Ministry of Rites."

Ruohua frowned, for some reason, he could feel that this was definitely not what Si Nian said to Qi Guang.But since Qi Guang mentioned it, he still wants to continue:

"It's because the prince and His Highness are showing too much love."

"The effect of scientific examination promotion is very good. Father has decided to start selecting candidates in various places in April. However, there must be many omissions in this first year. So I want to send a few talented people in the court to go to various places. The local government supervises the implementation of this matter. Would you like to go?"

Ruohua hesitated for a moment, this is indeed a good opportunity.He has not been to far places so far, and only by visiting various places in Chuping can he better understand the current people's views on the court.You can also prescribe the right medicine for yourself.

But this time, if something goes wrong, I will definitely take full responsibility for it.What if you directly abolish your official position?

Qi Guang saw Ruohua's hesitation, so he didn't press any further, he just said:

"Think about it carefully. I will propose candidates to the emperor when my uncle returns to the court."

"Thank you, His Royal Highness."

Qi Guang looked at the boy in front of him who had grown up compared to a year ago, and the very conspicuous red headband on his head, and couldn't help thinking in his heart that he didn't know when his brother-in-law was going to take him down.