Clan House

Back at the residence, Song Yi changed into clean clothes and bandaged his injured foot again.Song Jingxin's clothes were stained with blood, and he couldn't wear Song Yi's clothes, so he had to make do with De Lin's clothes.

"I haven't seen Eunuch De Lin for a long time. Is this an honorary retirement?" Song Jingxin was dressed by De Lin and walked out together.He felt that the eunuch seemed to be fatter than before, "Is it too early to retire?"

"The slave is originally a member of the Yingzong, and he has been occupying the position to make people hate it. It just so happens that the more than ten Zhuangzi of His Highness are short of a manager, so the slave invited him to take care of him." De Lin bowed his body, seeing Song Jingxin's attention to the affairs of the palace. Quite interested, he said: "Your Highness, this Zhuangzi is very big. Not only does it have a good hot spring, but there is also a horse farm behind it. If His Royal Highness is not busy, why not stay here for a few days."

"Sure enough, he is a veteran, so he dares to keep guests for the emperor's uncle." Song Jingxin smiled, "I really want to stay, but I'm afraid the emperor's uncle won't like it."

"The crown prince came here specially to save you. I haven't had time to thank you, how could I drive away the guests." Song Yi took care of it and walked out of the room.De Lin was an eunuch from a certain family, and his clothes were not plain, and the clothes he lent to the prince were even good clothes for Chinese New Year.Song Yi looked Song Jingxin up and down, but he didn't think the clothes were shabby, but the color was a bit old-fashioned.His Highness the King of Chu moved the corner of his mouth, and called Song Jingxin to sit down: "Even if De Lin doesn't say anything, this king will keep the crown prince. How about it, His Highness the crown prince, do you like me?"

Song Jingxin had his own thoughts in mind, and the king of Chu invited him with such a kind and pleasant face that he was rarely seen, so he readily agreed.

Seeing his agreement, Song Yi smiled lightly, and ordered De Lin to go back to Beijing to buy some decent clothes for the prince.

"Cai Delin also said just now that this king's Zhuangzi is huge, and he originally connected ten Zhuangzi to open up. Although the mountains, trees, flowers and stones are neglected, the prince always wants to hunt and waste water. It's just that this king is not good at it. Riding and shooting, and now he has injured his foot, so he can't accompany the prince. If the prince finds it boring, he can only ask Ling Miao to accompany him."

Song Jingxin quickly waved his hand: "I don't need her to accompany me... If the emperor's uncle agrees, I will walk on my own."

At night, Song Jingxin took a shower and changed into pajamas.He only heard the pattering sound outside, he opened the window and found that it was actually raining.None of the servants on the Zhuangzi were from the palace, they only treated Song Jingxin as an ordinary guest, and retreated after clearing the tub.The house Song Jingxin lived in was not big, but the decoration was plain and simple, and without the servants around, it looked much empty.

The prince was born in the royal family, and now he is 19 years old, and he lives in the East Palace most of the time.There are many people in the Forbidden Palace and few palaces, so in Song Jingxin's memory, most of the residences are gorgeous and crowded.Before coming to this Huangzhuang, the only two deserted residences in memory, one is the Chu Palace, and the other is the side hall of Shensi Hall, both of which are actually related to Song Yi.

Song Jingxin remembered that during the days in the clan's mansion, it often rained, and it seemed that it snowed once.The deepest memory is that once the roof leaked, he squeezed into Song Yi's bed with a shameless face, and the man let him sleep all night, and got up early the next day to ask the imperial doctor to show him the injured head.Song Yi is a good person, although he always likes to scold him with a straight face, although there is always suspicion of teasing in this reprimand, His Royal Highness has a quality, that is, he remembers the gentleness of others.

"Children's families are obviously well-intentioned, but they keep a straight face all day long, and I don't know who they learned from..."

Song Jingxin turned off the light and lay on the bed, slandering Song Yi in her heart.He intends to knock on the door of the next room, but he also knows that their relationship is not good enough to fall asleep.

On the second day, Song Jingxin got up early.Song Yi knew that he always got up early, so he ordered his servants to get up early to boil water, and while Song Jingxin was practicing sword practice, he made breakfast for him alone.

"It's all wild game and wild vegetables harvested by the village. Eat something fresh if it's crude. Young Master, try it."

Song Jingxin drank two bowls of porridge with spring bamboo shoots, and ate a few vegetarian buns stuffed with wild vegetables, which were refreshing and delicious. "What game can you catch here?"

"There are only some rabbits and pheasants. Occasionally, a bird can fly over. If you are lucky, you can hunt a deer."

Hearing that there were deer, Song Jingxin became a little interested and asked the steward, "When does the king of Chu usually get up?"

"It should be soon, Your Highness usually doesn't wake up late, but it's not as early as your son." The steward replied, "Your Highness specially ordered you to get up early last night before going to bed, and tell the younger ones not to sleep late." , Get up early to serve the young master."

"Success," Song Jingxin put down his chopsticks, lifted the sword and hung it on his waist, and ordered the servant, "Find some people, prepare horses, bows and arrows, and come back with me to hunt some prey."

The air in the early morning was good, and because of the rain the day before yesterday, the smell in the woods was particularly pleasant.The green leaves washed by the rain were extraordinarily bright, Song Jingxin rode his horse onto the crystal clear dew, ready for a big fight.

The farmers who came with them were all experienced, and the group gained a lot. Song Jingxin also hunted three deer as he wished.

It was already ten minutes after lunch when we got back to the residence, Song Yi asked someone to set up the table and was waiting for the prince to return.

"Why didn't the emperor's uncle send someone to call me? If I come back late, wouldn't I have to wait for a long time?" Song Jingxin's muscles and bones were stretched, and his words and deeds were much more relaxed.He withdrew the face towel handed over by the servant, washed his face and hands in the basin, and wiped his neck with a wet handkerchief. "It's so hot, do you have an ice bowl?"

"It's not summer yet, you might catch a cold if you eat like this." Song Yi stopped the servant, and waved to Song Jingxin, "Tear off your collar a bit, and you won't feel hot after sitting here."

Song Jingxin sat down as promised, let out a long breath of hot air, and said with a joke: "It's hotter when crowded, and the emperor's uncle is not an ice cube."

Delin brought the tea, and Song Yi pushed the teacup forward: "Drink the tea slowly."

The tea is warm, not hot.Song Jingxin drank a cup of tea in two gulps, and just remembered the results of the hunt. "I came back from hunting three deer, and I have to tell the kitchen to tidy up quickly, and roast the venison."

"It will take some time to clean up the kitchen, the prince should eat first." Song Yi lifted the chopsticks, "The venison will be roasted at night. I heard that Delin has hidden some good wine in this village, so I just asked him to hand over to the public in the evening." Bring it to drink."

"Hey, good!" Song Jingxin was very happy, and remembered Song Yi's foot injury, "Is the emperor's uncle okay if he drinks alcohol and eats meat?"

"It's just a small hole." Song Yi didn't care.

Delin started serving dishes, Song Yishi didn't talk much, and Song Jingxin didn't talk to himself for the first time, the two of them kept their heads buried in eating and didn't talk about it.

Song Jingxin didn't plan to go out for activities because she sweated a lot from the horse race in the first noon.Song Yi saw that he had no plans, so he suggested that he go to the pool to relax his muscles and bones.

Song Jingxin had long heard that the hot springs in King Chu's village were good, and was a little moved after being invited a few times.After the meal, he went back to his room to rest for a while, and when the sun went down, he changed his clothes and went to the hot spring pool.

There is only the prince alone in the huge soup pool, and there is no fine wine or beauties to serve him.He has never been a extravagant person, and he is quite content with spending time alone.After all, he was a guest, and the king of Chu did not refuse to entertain him at all. The attendants washed fresh melons and fruits and put them in ice bowls, which were placed by the pool for use at any time.

"Obviously there is ice, you little liar."

Song Jingxin closed her eyes and concentrated on it. After soaking for a while, she felt her limbs refreshed.The meal at noon has been completely digested, and His Royal Highness is hungry again.But looking at the weather, it wasn't time for dinner yet.Song Jingxin sighed, wondering whether to find some snacks to pad his stomach first, but also worried that after eating something, he would not be able to eat the venison that he was thinking about.

Song Jingxin lay on the wall of the pool, drooling from hunger, but suddenly smelled the aroma of food.Turning his head to look suddenly, he saw several sets of futons placed in the waterside pavilion, and the charcoal fire was lit again. Song Yi was sitting cross-legged on a futon and looking at him.

"The prince made the soup, and he expected to be hungry sooner. The king asked someone to prepare some cold dishes, and brought them along with the charcoal-fired venison. It is next to the spring pool, and it is very warm. You can finish soaking later It's just right to come up and eat venison."

Song Jingxin was already hungry, but now that she had eaten, she didn't want to drink anymore.He stood up from the pool, suddenly realized that he was naked, and sat back into the water with a "plop".

"What's the matter?" Song Yi came to the edge of the pool, saw Song Jingxin buried her head, bubbles were bubbling out, and hurriedly called, "Prince, come out quickly, don't hold back."

Song Jingxin slowly revealed his head, shook his head first, then rubbed his face: "I want to soak for a while."

"Don't worry, the venison isn't ready yet," Song Yi said.

Song Yi sat back on the futon again, and Song Jingxin lay on the wall of the pool resentfully, staring at the venison longingly.Seeing him like this, Song Yi was quite funny, and finally showed kindness, and ordered all the servants to retreat: "There is no need to wait on him, just leave Delin alone."

Song Jingxin exhaled, and saw Song Yi personally take out a clean bathrobe and hand it over.

"Emperor...Emperor Uncle?"

Song Yi didn't seem to understand: "They're all men, aren't you shy?"

Song Jingxin exhaled a foul breath, thinking that he was not as knowledgeable as a kid.Seeing His Highness the Crown Prince jumping out supporting the wall of the pool, the water splashed in all directions with his movements, Song Yi took three steps back to avoid getting wet.The two looked at each other for a while, and Song Yi's eyes began to go downstream.Song Jingxin was quite uncomfortable being looked at, but felt her lower body was chilly, and her shame returned.He snatched the bathrobe and turned around, leaving Song Yi with a naked back.

Song Jingxin shook off the bathrobe and was about to put it on her body when two cold fingers suddenly covered her waist, as if possessed by a ghost.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was startled, hurriedly threw away the bathrobe, and plunged into the water.

A lot of water bubbles appeared in the hot spring, the prince in the water turned around, and his head rushed out again.He coughed twice, spit out the water in his mouth "Bah bah", and asked, "Uncle Emperor... what are you doing touching my waist!"

"His Royal Highness, there are three moles on the rear buttocks." Song Yi laughed.