Shuangjiao

Ling Rou cut a few plum blossoms, and after careful pruning, she planned to give it to Wen Xueqing.

There were a few noises outside the door, Ling Rou stopped holding the scissors, and looked up at the person coming.

"Aunt." Nephew Liu Qiong bowed to Lingrou, "Mother and I are here to bring you something."

"Excuse me, sister." Lingrou put down the scissors and asked the servants to bring refreshments.

Liu Qiong shook his head: "I won't eat it, but my aunt will."

Touching the top of Liu Qiong's head, Ling Rou smiled gently: "I haven't seen Sister A for a long time, it's rare to be free today, and I brought A Qiong here."

Princess Li also smiled: "I haven't seen A-mei for quite a while, and I don't know what A-mei is up to. I heard from the people below that you go out all day and send out a lot of exquisite gadgets. "

"Elder Sister has already said that it's a little thing," Lingrou said lightly, "I said that Elder Sister will hate me again, so I don't want to say anything."

The corners of Princess Li's raised lips froze in embarrassment.

She could feel that the relationship between herself and Lingrou was not as close as before.The two seem to be going further and further apart, running in opposite directions.

"Aqiong seems to be taller again." Lingrou didn't care what Princess Li was thinking, and instead teased her little nephew.

Hearing his aunt's praise, Liu Qiong squinted his eyes happily, showing off that because of his height, he was able to reach the little pony and the books on the high shelf.

Ling Rou was very flattering, so she took advantage of the situation to praise him again.

Princess Li crossed her arms and stood there doing nothing.

These days, because of the unexpected solar eclipse, the atmosphere of the entire royal family is like a bowstring that is tense, and the slightest movement is like water pouring into a frying pan, causing agitation in all parties.

King Li was no exception, what's more, he also got a special news.

Concubine Li was busy on the other side, so she naturally ignored this sister who was the only relative in Luoyang.

Thinking that Lingrou may have other functions at certain times, Princess Li became very anxious.

She was eager to mend this sisterly relationship.

But Lingrou didn't care about her at all.

He didn't even politely ask what she was up to these days and if she needed help.

"Qiniang," Princess Li looked around and noticed the plum blossoms that had just been pruned. She finally found a topic to relieve her embarrassment, "Where did you cut these plum blossoms? They look pretty."

These plum blossom branches are strong and elegant in color, and each branch is carefully selected by Ling Rou.

"The ones I bought on the street were probably grown by people outside the city." Lingrou replied, "I thought they looked good, but I couldn't bear to see the old people peddling them in the streets, so I bought them all."

Princess Li: "And, more than that?"

"Yes, there are more," Ling Rou followed her words, "If my sister likes it, I can take some back when I leave later."

Liu Qiong was lying on the table, blinking his eyes at the plum blossoms that Lingrou had trimmed, wondering why his aunt didn't take advantage of the opportunity to give them to them, but had to re-select them.

Princess Li also noticed this.

She felt a little dissatisfied, the things on Ling Rou's table looked the best, but Ling Rou didn't show any signs of speaking.

"Qiniang, I see these on the table..."

Before Princess Li finished speaking, her son Liu Qiong grabbed her sleeve.

"Aqiong, wait until I finish talking."

"Aqiong thanked Auntie." Liu Qiong thanked Princess Li before she said, "I'll put them all in the room when I get back."

Ling Rou unexpectedly looked at this nephew differently.

Since Zhengdan, Concubine Li has completely ignored her. Although she thinks it's good that no one is watching, she can't help feeling a little resentful.

It was Princess Li who called her to Luoyang, involved her in the struggle for imperial power, but left her alone.

If it wasn't for Wen Xueqing...

That's right, after knowing that Princess Li only sent some gifts, Wen Xueqing visited the Ling Mansion frequently and invited Ling Rou to the Princess Mansion many times.

"Does Your Highness have anything else to do?" Thinking of what Princess Li has done these days, even Ling Rou, who is a master at hiding emotions, couldn't help but reveal a little.

Hearing Ling Rou addressing her like that, Princess Li was shocked: "Qiniang... what's wrong with you?"

Realizing her gaffe, Lingrou immediately adjusted and looked tired: "It's nothing, it's just that I've been too tired these days, and the hospitality is not good, please forgive me, sister."

Princess Li was even more unbelievable: "You entertain me? Do I need your hospitality?"

Lingrou: "..."

It was already difficult for her to adjust herself to face Princess Li.She was silent for a while, and finally said: "Sorry, sister, I think I need to rest."

Princess Li seemed to want to say something, but Liu Qiong pulled her, almost forcibly pulling her away.

After Princess Li left, the maidservant came and asked, "Is the young lady still going out?"

"I won't go." Lingrou was physically and mentally exhausted, and she couldn't go to Wen Xueqing's place today.

She was afraid that she would accidentally reveal all her emotions.

Now is not the most suitable time. People like Wen Xueqing need blunt knives to sharpen their flesh.

but……

If people don't go, it doesn't mean that gifts can't go.

Ling Rou specially instructed: "After the flowers are delivered, you must tell Miss Wen's family that I'm not feeling well today, so I missed the appointment. Remember!"

===

After Wen Xueqing received the plum blossoms sent by Lingrou's messenger, she personally inserted the pruned plum branches into the vase.

"Miss Ling has a heart," Wen Xueqing was very happy, even though she couldn't tell what kind of mood it was, "I know

I trimmed it so-so, and specially repaired it before sending it back. "

The trimmed plum blossoms are placed in a vase, and each one seems to be trimmed according to this vase.

Wen Xueqing tilted her head and looked at it for a while, and thanked the servant who came to deliver the flowers: "Say thank you to the little lady for me, I am interested."

There is nothing going on these days, and the two have frequent contacts, so it is not surprising that Ling Rou can remember the style of the vase.

The servant repeated the words to Wen Xueqing as Ling Rou ordered.

Wen Xueqing was startled, Ling Rou just came here yesterday, she was fine then, why did she get sick?

"Not feeling well, did you ask the doctor to see it?"

The servant shook his head, he didn't know what the little lady was thinking.

Wen Xueqing didn't hesitate: "Okay, you go back first, I'll go and see your little lady when I'm free."

The servant took the reward and left happily.

When he returned to Ling Mansion, he could get another copy from the young lady.In times of famine and disaster, such a good job can make his family's life easier for a while.

She said she was free, but actually Wen Xueqing wanted to see Ling Rou after putting down her things.

According to Lingrou's temperament, she might have to hold on, but she was worried and wanted to go and see for herself.

But before he went out, he bumped into Wen Goro, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

This year has been a tumultuous one, and after the Zhengdan solar eclipse, Wen Xueqing seldom saw Wen Wulang.

"Zhenzhen, where are you going?"

"Go to the little lady of the Ling family, she seems to be sick." Wen Xueqing said frankly.

Wen Wulang's eyes were black and blue, and he waved at Wen Xueqing: "Go early and come back early, clean up the house, and mother will be back soon."

During these days, he was so tired that his feet didn't touch the ground, and finally he had time to rest, so he entrusted Princess Lekang with a letter.

"Auntie is coming back? Don't you wait any longer?" Wen Xueqing was surprised. Counting the days, Princess Lekang had only left Luoyang for more than a month.

Wen Wulang sighed: "Your Majesty is too stubborn, I don't think it's useful for my mother to come."

"Is... what happened?"

"Your Majesty wants to establish a grandson, and he has already checked the auspicious day with Qintian monitoring, and he also said that he wants the fastest one."

Now everyone in the imperial court is making a fuss over this matter.

The corners of Wen Xueqing's eyes twitched: "If Qin Tianjian is useful, why can't even measure the solar and lunar eclipses? What is your majesty trying to do?"

Now that the Northern Wei Dynasty has ceased war and negotiated a peace, it is time to feel idle.If King Wei is not happy, Luoyang will be ransacked again.

Wen Wulang said: "Anyway, the king of Wei and the emperor's grandson are related by blood. Your Majesty establishes the emperor's grandson. As long as the queen is here, I don't worry so much—I'm afraid of the son of the king of Wei." Like Wei Wang, he cares about this thin layer of kinship.

There is still King Li in Luoyang city, and King Zhao in the south, Wen Xueqing shook her head, the grandson of Liu Xiancong is not comfortable to sit in.

At this time, it is time to keep a low profile and not rush to the top.

"It's too late," Wen Wulang sighed, "Your Majesty has already pushed him out, and he definitely has no intention of telling him to retreat."

In fact, this is already very good. According to the news he received before, His Majesty completely wants to abdicate.

Although he felt that the group of eunuchs had some selfishness in their persuasion, Wen Wulang did not approve of lifting Liu Xiancong up all at once.

His foundation is not stable, and he is young, so it is difficult to convince others.

Even though he always looks confident.

Wen Wulang couldn't say how he felt about this, there were too many people around Liu Xiancong who pulled him to help him move forward, it was difficult for him to judge which ones were Liu Xiancong's own thoughts.

Maybe not.

Wen Wulang sneered, and told Wen Xueqing to catch up on sleep after a few words.

After getting the news, Wen Xueqing told Ling Rou half of it.

So, the eldest sister and King Li are busy setting up a grandson?

Lingrou doesn't think they can succeed.After all, none of the Zhongchang attendants who won the trust of the emperor could shake the emperor's mind...

Ling Rou suddenly realized: "No, the emperor's previous intention was not to set up a grandson!"

Wen Xueqing: "..."

Ling Rou glanced over, Wen Xueqing refused: "No, I can't tell you, Brother Five will beat me to death."

It is not a small crime to inquire about the affairs of the palace. Even Wen Wulang had to spend a lot of time to get the general information. Combined with the actions of the emperor, he came up with this amazing idea.

"Say it or not?" Ling Rou bullied her.

She knew that Wen Xueqing would never say anything.

But she likes to see Wen Xueqing shaking her head obediently.

Little by little, very cute.

"I'm not going to tell you!" Wen Xueqing's face was flushed, and her heart beat abnormally fast, "I warn you, don't touch your hands, my aunt is coming back, be careful I won't take you away then!"

Ling Rou snorted and said, "Don't you take me out of Luoyang? No, you don't want to."

"..." Wen Xueqing was at a loss for words for a while, and then she gave up on herself, "Be careful, bully me, I will take revenge back!"

"Then come—" Ling Rou smiled brightly.

Wen Xueqing was taken aback for a moment, and then exerted force with her feet, pushed her knees up, and turned the two of them upside down with ease.

"Continue." Ling Ju said.

Although she didn't quite understand what to do next, Wen Xueqing would never ask.

That would make her look too weak!

Therefore, Wen Xueqing could only bite the bullet and go on with her feelings.

No matter how indifferent and serious people are, they will be afraid of one thing.

Wen Xueqing firmly believed in this, and continued to do so—to scratch the itch.

Sure enough, Ling Rou couldn't stand the sudden attack, she hooked her waist and reached out to grab Wen Xueqing's hand.

"Zhenzhen..." Lingrou laughed until she gasped, "There's yours..."

She shouldn't expect Wen Xueqing's elm head to be enlightened, think about how many people rushed in front of her, everyone jumped silently, and Wen Xueqing was also ignorant.

What Ling Rou wants is to hit the target with one hit.

Wen Xueqing had nowhere to escape.

She is such a person. She knew a long time ago that she is the same as Wen Xueqing. For certain things, she must get them if she likes them.

It's just that she is better at disguising.

During the fight, Ling Rou turned her head slightly, just in time for Wen Xueqing to turn her head around.

The rosy lips were firmly plugged together.

Both were stunned.

Immediately, Wen Xueqing jumped up as if the soles of her feet were on fire: "What...what are you doing, I, I can tell you, don't tell me that if you say that you are not feeling well, I will let you do whatever you want, do I look so easy to bully? ?”

Lingrou blinked and acted innocently: "Why did I bully you again?"

"Don't think I don't know, you, you..." Wen Xueqing was so excited that she almost shook out what Wen Wulang had said to her.

"What's wrong with me?" Lingrou laughed secretly, although this time she was completely unexpected, but it was not bad.

After all, Wen Xueqing was still embarrassed to say it, stomped her feet angrily, turned around and left.

The future is long, just wait and see!

===

Princess Lekang came to Luoyang this time and brought Wen Liulang with her.

"Luoyang Shangsi Banquet is full of romantic and talented scholars, I want Liu Lang to see it." Princess Lekang said.

This time she came to Luoyang, apart from admonishing the emperor, she wanted to bring Wen Xueqing back to Linzhou.But before taking it back, Luoyang still has a lot of good scenery, and she wants the juniors in her family to see it.

Not seeing each other for half a year, Wen Xueqing found that Wen Liulang was much taller, and his homework had improved a lot compared to when she left Linzhou half a year ago.

Wen Goro also praised Wen Liulang a few words.Wen Liulang, who had just arrived in Luoyang and lay on the bed vomiting and diarrhea, managed to vomit again.

"Fifth brother, you'd better stop praising others, it will scare Liu Lang." Wen Xueqing covered her nose, turned her head and said to Wen Wulang.

Wen Wulang said angrily: "... this child, am I so scary?" Then he acted like a brother: "Forget it, I will play with you at the Shangsi Banquet, and take care of yourself first."

"Will you come to the Shangsi Banquet?" Wen Xueqing wrote to Lingrou.

"Come."

After replying to the letter, Ling Rou looked up at the person sent by Princess Li: "Tell Sister, I'll go. Just, give me some free time."