Shuangjiao

On March [-]rd, hold orchid grass, summon the soul and renew the soul, and exorcise the ominous.

On this day, literati and scholars hold banquets near the water, drink wine and enjoy the scenery. They will also put wine glasses on lotus leaves and let them drift. Whoever stops in front of them will drink up and write poems.This is "Qushui Liushang".

Before the beginning of the Qushui Liucup, it is necessary to cleanse the water first.

Men, women and children all go to the waterfront to bathe in the water, accompanied by flowers and fragrant herbs, washing and descaling, eliminating diseases and disasters, and praying for blessings.

The nobles of the high family will choose hot springs to bathe, and will not directly step into the cold river water.There are hot springs in Luoyang, and when they are close to Shangsi, they will drive there.

After Lan Tangyu, Wen Xueqing took the willow branch from the maid.

Princess Lekang also held one in her hand. She dipped in water and nodded to Wen Xueqing, then looked down at the emerald green one in her hand, her eyelids twitched: "Are you going to find Ling Rou?"

Wen Xueqing: "Don't make trouble, I'll go and bless her."

Princess Lekang's expression was not convinced. After all, it was Wen Xueqing who ran fast, so she had to watch him run away.

The soup ponds of several aristocratic families are not far apart, and they are all in this hill.Not far away is the big river flowing through Luoyang.In the upper reaches of the river, the spring grasses are competing for freshness, and the miscellaneous flowers are in full bloom. As far as the eye can see, there are all the tents of high gates.Brocade carpets are laid on the rugged river banks, and luxurious barriers stretch for dozens of miles where the female relatives travel.

The qin and the shengxiao, the string and bamboo are curling up, and the sages gather to express their feelings and talk freely.

Wen Xueqing couldn't find Lingrou, guessing that she went to the water.

There are many women by the river picking up eggs and jujubes in order to beg for pregnancy.There are even more lovers splashing water, giving each other vanilla and peony as a token of love.

On this day, all the women went out in bright makeup, competing for beauty, beauties by the water laughing, Wen Xueqing, holding a willow branch, stood not far away looking for Lingrou.

With so many people, she just couldn't find that person.

Along the way, many high-ranking ladies have extended invitations to her, but she has rejected them all.

The willow branch in her hand was about to be crushed by her, and the leaves were unable to hang down. Distraught, she picked up a peony and fiddled with it.

Ling Rou made it easy for her to find someone. When she finds someone, she must... must...

"What are you going to do?" A female voice suddenly sounded in my ear.

Wen Xueqing was taken aback and stood up abruptly.

Ling Rou was standing behind her with a smile on her face, also holding a green willow branch in her hand, with water still dripping from the tip of the willow leaf.

She raised her hand and nodded Wen Xueqing's head with a willow branch: "What will Zhenzhen do to me?"

Wen Xueqing's willow branches are no longer usable.Looking around, there is no one else here, surrounded by screens, and the bottom of the river is clearly visible. Wen Xueqing suddenly had a bold idea.

"Have you taken a bath?" Wen Xueqing asked her.

Ling Rou only dipped the willow branch in the water and sprinkled herself, but did not enter the water.

When Wen Xueqing suddenly sent out an invitation to take a bath together, Ling Rou remembered how she had gnashed her teeth when she pissed off Wen Xueqing earlier, but she didn't immediately agree, and looked at her calmly, without a hint of guilt, and suspected that she was thinking too much.

"Here?" Ling Rou deliberately kept an eye out, "Zhen Zhen is with me, of course it's okay."

I will go back to the hot spring now, if Princess Lekang finds out that she is teasing Lingrou, she may have to preach, Wen Xueqing naturally nods in agreement.

Common people bathe here, and they can put down their airs, there is nothing to hold on to, besides, as long as Lingrou agrees, even if she washes twice, what's the problem?

The shengxiao of the banquet can be faintly heard, the willow branches by the river are hanging low on the water, and the warbler hiding under the leaves is singing softly.

Wen Xueqing folded another willow branch, paying attention to Lingrou's movements from the corner of her eyes.

"Zhenzhen wants to sprinkle water on me too?"

Wen Xueqing drooped her eyelids, her eyelashes were stained with water, they became darker and deeper, with distinct roots, she didn't dare to look up at Ling Rou's expression, she should be vague.

Even though she knew that Ling Rouguan was capable of acting, it was hard for Wen Xueqing to be aggressive when she came up with such a soft-spoken voice.The two were in close contact, Wen Xueqing took a quick glance at her creamy neck, water droplets slipped from her neck, and sank into the depths of the white singlet.

Turning her head and not daring to look any further, she dipped a willow branch in the water, told Lingrou to close her eyes, and began to sprinkle, and then hurried away before she opened her eyes.

"Zhenzhen?"

Ling Rou opened her eyes, there was no one in front of her eyes, and the willow branches before were floating with the waves.

She was abandoned by Wen Xueqing!

Lingrou's complexion was a bit ugly, she was not good at water, and now the maids and maids around her were far away, and there was no one in the river, guessing that Wen Xueqing might leave her in a fit of anger, she didn't dare to stay longer.

Slowly slapping the water to the river, she brought the maid who was in charge of the clothes, helped her put on the clothes, then turned around to pack another set of clothes and asked, "Miss, did you come back with Mrs. Wen?"

Wen Xueqing ran out alone, and the clothes were naturally handed over to Ling Rou's maid.

"She didn't come back to get dressed?" Ling Rou stopped, she thought Wen Xueqing left her and ran away first.

The maid shook her head.

Turning her head to look at the vast river surface, Lingrou's heart skipped a beat. It's true that Wen Xueqing has good water skills, but she couldn't hold back the surprise.

...Is there anything wrong?

Before she had time to think about it, Ling Rou went into the water again.

The section of the river they chose was not deep, just below the shoulders, the current was gentle and there were no undercurrents and eddies, but Ling Rou was still worried about Wen Xueqing.Especially when she has other thoughts in her heart.

Before this kind of thing is confirmed, it is not good to talk to the maids, lest they get nervous and attract more people.

Anxious in her heart, she whispered Wen Xueqing's name.

Under the river, a white shadow approached silently.

Ling Rou didn't realize it, and if she couldn't find anyone, she really had to call for someone.

"Clatter——" There was a rushing sound of water, and Bai Ying grabbed Lingrou's ankle violently.

Ling Rou was startled, with such strength, it was not a water plant at all, she had never heard of a water monster in Rao River, but what is it that is dragging her down now!

She struggled and kicked her legs, and the white shadow under the water was caught off guard. She kicked her, loosened her strength, and turned to hug her waist upwards.

With Wen Liang's bracelet around her waist, Ling Rou understood that this water charmed fairy was clearly Wen Xueqing.

Lingrou was defeated, and instantly submerged in the water.It was so sudden that she only had time to close her eyes and take a breath in order to hold on for a while longer. .

The underwater fairy poked Ling Rou's swollen cheek.Ling Rou didn't dare to move too much, fearing that she would exhaust too much and lose her strength, so she could only let her tease and surround her.

For a moment, she thought she heard Wen Xueqing's laughter.

Bubbles came out of the nose, and after exhaling, the air stored in the cheeks disappeared. Lingrou slowly opened her eyes, and she could see Wen Xueqing's appearance clearly.

The blue hair spread out and swayed with the water waves, her eyebrows and eyes flowed, and the waves flowed smoothly. The corners of her lips were drawn up, bright and bright, and her fine fingers moved slightly, reaching out to smooth her fluttering hair.

Seeing that Ling Rou changed from panic to calm, Wen Xueqing bent her eyes, held Ling Rou's hand with one hand, and pointed down with the other hand.

Lingrou stared at her, not moving.

It was originally sharp eyes, but because water invaded from the eye sockets, it hurt slightly, she blinked uncomfortably, and the effect lost nine points.

Wen Xueqing's goal has been achieved, and she will not force anything else.Ling Rou didn't want to, so Wen Xueqing didn't continue. At this moment, she didn't have enough energy to stay, so she brought Ling Rou and the two of them up together.

"Wen Zhenzhen!" As soon as he came out of the water, Ling Rou hugged Wen Xueqing regardless of her appearance, she didn't know whether she was angry or happy, the corners of her eyes were red as if she had rubbed rouge, "Where did you go? It's been so long since you disappeared, is it fun?" ?!"

Wen Xueqing had never seen Lingrou like this before, she couldn't react for a while, so she let her hug her.

With them as the center, the ripples swayed round and round, and Wen Xueqing saw the single clothes on her body flowing with the waves, intertwined with Ling Rou.

On the water, their reflections hug each other tightly.

Lingrou seems to be really worried about her, otherwise she wouldn't be so excited...

Wen Xueqing had to pay attention to this issue, even though she knew that the two of them would not die endlessly, but it was the first time that Lingrou hugged her so bluntly and expressed her concern angrily, Wen Xueqing still felt strange in her heart.

Do you want to apologize for causing her to worry so much?

Putting away the clothes silently, Wen Xueqing secretly glanced at Lingrou.She was really not used to such a situation, and it was easier to deal with quarrels and fights than now.

She thought that Lingrou would not find out, but unexpectedly she was caught instead.

Wen Xueqing stood where she was, still holding the willow branch and peony in her hand.Lingrou came over with a sharp look, she straightened her back suddenly, and sent the willow branch and peony forward: "To...to sister..."

Ling Rou raised her eyebrows: "For me?"

As soon as she handed it out, Wen Xueqing regretted it, and what was even more embarrassing was that Lingrou didn't take it immediately, and looked at her suspiciously.

Before Wen Xueqing could speak again, Ling Rou quickly made a decision, took out the peony in her hand, and nodded slightly: "The willow branch has already been taken, so I will take the peony."

Looking down at the newly folded willow branch in her hand, Wen Xueqing shook off the water drops on it, and suddenly remembered that Ling Rou had been touched with a willow branch just now, so she said she had accepted it.

When Wen Xueqing returned to Princess Lekang, the banquet for the women's family had already begun.

"Zhenzhen," Princess Lekang asked Wen Xueqing to come over, "come and join me."

Wen Xueqing glanced at Lingrou on the other side, raised her chin,

He regained his momentum and sat beside Princess Lekang to participate in the banquet.

"Lang Jun, Liu Lang is doing pretty well." Although Princess Lekang was sitting, she was not idle, always paying attention to another banquet.

"The emperor's grandson also praised Liu Lang?" Wen Xueqing frowned upon hearing the news.Now all aspects indicate that His Majesty will not change his mind, and Liu Xiancong's every move has attracted much attention.

Princess Lekang was obviously not happy, the emperor stubbornly refused to listen to persuasion, and the people below followed him.

"Anyway, it's better than being praised by others." Princess Lekang comforted Wen Xueqing weakly.

Now that the party competition is becoming increasingly fierce, everyone wants to be more greedy before the grandson is established.At least after Liu Xiancong was established as grandson, the Wen family was still a pure minister supporting the emperor.

Wen Xueqing didn't speak any more, she turned her gaze to Ling Rou who was a little further away.

Princess Li dragged Ling Rou to make friends everywhere, no matter what the occasion, Ling Rou always talked and laughed at Yan Yan.

King Li has made preparations for so long, and the Ling family has put the treasure on King Li. If Liu Xiancong is really the master of the world in the end...

Will the Ling family really marry Ling Rou to Liu Xiancong?

Wen Xueqing was worried.

No matter how talented King Li is, he is not the emperor's favorite after all.

The Shangsi Banquet will not end until the sunset glow dissolves in the sky.All the aristocratic families drove back to the city to continue enjoying the prosperity.

Wen Xueqing was leaning on the soft pillow, and in the same carriage, Princess Lekang was sitting flipping through books.

"Have you had a good time today?" Princess Lekang turned over a page, but her eyes were not on the book.

Wen Xueqing rolled her eyelids and snorted, "It's... isn't it?"

She wanted to tease Lingrou, but now that she thinks about it, it doesn't feel right.

Princess Lekang asked kindly: "Didn't you go to her earlier?"

"Hmm..." Wen Xueqing responded softly, and said sullenly, "I even gave her flowers."

"Send flowers?"

Princess Lekang raised the corners of her eyes in surprise, these two little girls have always been difficult to deal with, especially Wen Xueqing, who has always disliked Ling Rou, she knows all this, it's just that.She has always regarded these as a little girl's play, and when she grows up and gets married, looking back, how can there be any deep-rooted hatred?

Princess Lekang asked with interest: "What flowers did you send?"

There are quite a lot of flowers blooming at this time, peach blossoms and rhododendrons are all red and bright. If the two young ladies reconcile, they will take a flower with a good color and insert it for each other. It is indeed a good occasion.

Wen Xueqing turned her face away, not wanting to answer.

Princess Lekang is more interested in her like this: "Zhenzhen, come, tell auntie."

Pulling a soft blanket, Wen Xueqing buried herself in it.

"This is amazing." Princess Lekang laughed, "We Zhenzhen also have times when we are shy?"

"It's not shy." Wen Xueqing muffled in the blanket.

It's all because Lingrou was too excited and nervous at that time, isn't she always showing emotions and anger, and she was so obvious that she was startled and lost her sense of proportion.

Wen Xueqing didn't want to say anything, and Princess Lekang didn't ask any more questions, and continued to read her book leisurely.If Wen Xueqing really cared, she would explain herself in a while.

"Your Highness, Auntie," Wen Xueqing was bored for a while, opened a gap, and asked cautiously, "I gave you peony, do you want to identify that person?"

Princess Lekang paused when she turned the page.

——Wen Xueqing would only call Princess Lekang that way when she got into trouble and was sure she couldn't handle it.

Her eyelids twitched: "Who did you give it to?" Don't it be some unlucky boy?

Princess Lekang recalled the whole process today, only when Wen Xueqing took the willow branch and ran out to find Ling Rou, was she not by her side, did something happen at that time?

She sat up straight suddenly: "Who did you give the peony flowers to? Who dared to hit you? Tell your aunt."

Wen Xueqing hasn't gotten engaged yet, and it's an eventful time, so it's impossible for something to happen at this time.

Princess Lekang has always been generous and kind to Wen Xueqing on weekdays, and seldom sternly.

When she said this, Wen Xueqing flashed back Lingrou's appearance at that time.

"Just... just Ling... Ling Qiniang..."

"Oh," Princess Lekang breathed a sigh of relief, lowered her head and continued to read, "That's okay, just give it away, next time remember to pin the flower on Qiniang's bun, the red flower should match the beauty, that's even better."