However, Princess Huanyu was in a good mood when she visited Aunt Changqing at the Marquis' Mansion. However, she was suddenly asked by He Chengqi whether there had been any sexual intercourse with Ling Yun during the days when she left the capital and was in trouble outside. , couldn't help but make the branches tremble with anger.
She slapped He Chengqi hard, then turned away angrily.
Huanyu lost all interest in anger. She originally wanted to go back, but she had already arrived at Ding Mengxuan's door, and she had agreed with Aunt Chang Qing in advance that she would come to visit Ding Mengxuan. It made no sense to go back, so she couldn't help but come in.
Ding Mengxuan's room was solemn and deserted, and the decoration was too bleak and simple; especially the spiritual tablet of He Chenglin on the table in the middle of the hall, which was cold and gloomy, making people feel shocked and shuddering at the first sight.
Ding Mengxuan was dressed in plain clothes, with white flowers on her temples. She had no makeup on her face, her brows were lightly swept, and her eyes were full of resentment, but it made her appear more delicate, refined, and naturally beautiful.
Seeing Huanyu come in, she stood up quickly, standing tall and graceful, as charming as a magnolia flower that had just opened, dignified and reserved.
She bowed her head slightly, bowed her head and said in a low voice: "The princess condescended to come here to see my unfortunate widow. Even if I die, I will have no regrets."
Huanyu said angrily: "Look, what are you talking about? Sister-in-law, you are still young and have a long time to come. You must take good care of your health!"
Ding Mengxuan's tears welled up again unconsciously, and he said numbly: "Although my body is still alive, my heart is already dead. I have been walking around like a zombie all day long, and it's just one day counting. If one day I really die, If you do, you will be completely free..."
Huan Yu felt very uncomfortable, "Are you just going to accept your fate like this?"
Ding Mengxuan raised his lifeless eyes, glanced at Huan Yu sadly, and said blankly: "I don't know either..."
Huanyu looked into Ding Mengxuan's eyes silently. Those eyes that were originally bright and gazing, like autumn water, are now like a pool of stagnant water, dull, cold, and without any vitality. Looking at it makes people feel cold and desolate, and a chill that penetrates the heart from the inside out.
Huanyu shivered unconsciously. The two people just looked at each other silently, speechless for a long time...
At this time, the girl Xiangyun said at the door: "Princess, come quickly, Princess Changqing has something to do with you!"
After saying goodbye to Ding Mengxuan, Huanyu went out and asked, "What's the matter?"
Xiangyun raised one corner of her mouth slightly and snorted softly: "What's the matter? Princess, you are a wealthy person, why are you staying with such an ominous person? Be careful of getting her bad luck." !”
As she said this, she pulled Huan Yu away and hurried away as if avoiding the god of plague.
Although Xiangyun's voice was very low, it was still vaguely heard by Ding Mengxuan in the room, and her heart dropped to the core.
Could it be that in everyone's minds, he was really an ominous person? It’s okay for others to say that she is unlucky, but now even Princess Huanyu, who has always gone her own way and is not bound by secular rules, looks at her like this! This undoubtedly made things worse for her scarred heart.
At this moment, she felt completely desperate...
Let’s talk about Princess Huanyu here.
I stayed with Princess Changqing for a few days, and then returned to the Jinling Palace. After being bored at home for more than a month, Huanyu felt extremely lonely and irritable.
Several times she tried to find an opportunity to sneak out for some fresh air, but Prince Jinling had learned the lessons from the past and was on guard against her. The servants and guards were ordered to guard the door tightly. If anyone let the princess go again, he would be beaten to death with sticks.
On this day, Princess Huanyu was sitting in her room. Suddenly, the girl Xiangyun ran in excitedly and said: "Princess, congratulations to you! Master Ding, the Minister of Rites, and the housekeeper Ding Yurong came to visit, saying that they were here to help the princess and her husband." Young Master Ding is here to exchange Geng Tie!"
Huanyu felt her heart go cold, and she slumped down on the chair and was speechless for a long time.
Xiangyun didn't seem to notice the change in the princess's face, and continued: "I heard from Zhao Yang in front that the prince and Master Ding have decided on a good day for the princess and the second young master Ding. It will be the sixth day of next month. , the sixth day of November, the sixth day corresponds to the sixth day, it is really an auspicious day! By the way, princess, I have also heard that..."
Xiangyun suddenly saw that Huanyu's face was pale and her expression was a bit off, so she stopped talking and said cautiously: "Princess, what's wrong with you?..."
Huanyu didn't answer, but asked: "Where are my father and Master Ding now?"
"I'm drinking tea in the living room!"
Without saying a word, Huan Yu stood up quickly and walked outside without looking back.
Xiangyun saw it and hurriedly followed him out. Huanyu's steps were fast, and Xiangyun was panting as she chased behind him, "Princess! Princess!..."
In the living room, the Prince of Jinling, Zhao Fu, and the Minister of Rites, Ding Jinzhi, had just finished discussing business.
It turns out that just now, Ding Jinzhi and the Prince of Jinling had negotiated the marriage between his son Ding Jiying and Princess Huanyu, and had set an auspicious date. They were satisfied that they had gotten their wish, and were secretly happy that they had secured a good marriage.
Ding Jin had been discouraged in the past few days because of his daughter Ding Mengxuan and He Chenglin's affairs. Now he is happy and relieved and has finally wiped away all the bad luck in the past.
Ding Jinzhi was satisfied and thought he didn't have to stay long, so he stood up and left. The prince of Jinling gave him away. Ding Jinzhi's face was full of smiles and he said repeatedly: "Your Majesty, please come back!..."
While the two were excusing themselves from each other, Huan Yu had already barged in angrily, with a gloomy face.
Ding Jinzhi met the princess and bowed quickly: "Old minister, I pay my respects to the princess."
Zhao Fu, the prince of Jinling, saw that Huan Yu looked a little strange and was afraid that she would act willfully and cause trouble again. His face darkened and he said sternly: "Those who don't know etiquette, don't back down!"
Huan Yu seemed not to have heard anything, her eyes flashed and she said: "Dad, this must be Mr. Ding?..."
Prince Jinling glanced at his daughter in confusion, wondering what kind of medicine she was selling in her gourd.
At this time, Huan Yu turned to Ding Jinzhi again, smiled brightly, and bowed down: "Master Ding, from now on, after passing the door, I should call you father-in-law! They all blame my father, and the future father-in-law is here. Don’t even recommend it to me.”
Ding Jinzhi was flattered and said: "The princess's words are serious, and the old minister is frightened."
Huan Yu said with a smile: "Master Ding, why should you be so polite? In fact, Mr. Ding is handsome, free and easy, and I have nothing to criticize. If I can really get married to Mr. Ding's son, I will be the best in my life." That’s it.
"It's just that as the saying goes: A good girl never marries two husbands, and a loyal minister never serves two masters. A few days ago, when I left the capital and was in trouble outside, I got confused with Ling Yun, the guard commander of the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice, and actually did something shameful. After what happened, I feel ashamed of Master Ding and Young Master Ding, but I don’t know if Master Ding will dislike me..."
The smile on Ding Jinzhi's face suddenly froze and stayed there for a moment.
At first, the prince of Jinling heard his daughter speak calmly and felt that it was reasonable. He was secretly happy for his daughter's profound understanding of justice. But unexpectedly, he was so shocked that such embarrassing words would come out later. He was so angry that he felt Dou: "Huanyu, what did you say? You must not talk nonsense about this kind of thing!"
He wanted to give his daughter a chance to repent or change her story.
Unexpectedly, Huanyu had already become determined and ignored her father's painstaking efforts. She was heartbroken and said with a face: "Dad, who do you think would destroy his innocence for no reason? If my daughter didn't like him, why would she run away from home for him? She would be willing to do that to him. ! Anyway, my daughter and him are already cooked rice. No matter who she marries, she will only be a leftover bastard!..."
Prince Jinling was so angry that he was trembling all over and his face was ashen. He raised his hand and slapped Huan Yu on the face.
Huanyu covered her burning and swollen face, tears streaming down her cheeks. She cried and said: "Father, please kill your daughter. Unless you marry me to Ling Yun, my daughter will have to die to see you again!..." As she said this, she rushed forward desperately and picked off the wall. Hanging sword.
She refused to say anything and pulled out the long sword and was about to kill herself; Xiangyun on the side was frightened and grabbed Princess Huanyu's hand desperately. She fell to her knees and begged her bitterly not to be stupid and think too hard. .
Prince Jinling said angrily: "Let her go! It's better not to raise such a shameful daughter who ruins the family tradition! It would be better if she dies!..."
Princess Wei of Jinling also came after hearing the news. Seeing this, she rushed forward and hugged her daughter, crying loudly, "My lord, you are so cruel! If you really force my daughter to death, then what's the point of my life? Oh my God! I'm so miserable." ah!……"
The living room was in chaos at this time. Thanks to the palace steward Zhao Renyi who came in a hurry to persuade him, Ding Jinzhi also followed to comfort and mediate. The maids and servants dragged the princess and the princess away, crying. Went back to the back hall.
Prince Jinling's face was full of shame and regret at this time. He slumped down on the chair and said repeatedly: "My family is unfortunate! My family is unfortunate! - Mr. Ding, I make you laugh. Alas! What my little girl has done really makes me feel ashamed..."
Ding Jinzhi was also in a state of confusion at this time, and muttered: "Your Majesty, I am ashamed of myself——"
The prince of Jinling sighed and said: "I understand Lord Ding's difficulties. In fact, Lord Ding does not need to be embarrassed. The matter has come to this and I have nothing to say. We will discuss the matter between my daughter and my son later."
Ding Jinzhi's heart sank and he said calmly: "Your Majesty——"
Zhao Fu brushed his sleeves and made a farewell gesture and said, "Master Ding, let's talk about this another day! I am very upset now, please let me calm down first."
Ding Jinzhi couldn't say anything at this point; he weakly cupped his hands at Prince Jinling and said, "In that case, I retire."
