The group of people walked with their own thoughts in mind, and soon arrived at the inner house, the main room where Annan County Princess lived.
Before Leng Linjiang and others entered the inner house, someone had already reported the news to the main house. As soon as these people stepped into the moon cave door, a little maid opened the door curtain, and the eldest maid came out with a smile: "Mr. Zi Ruyu goes to say hello to Mr. Shaoyin. Wish you all the blessings. Mr. Shaoyin is here. Come to the house quickly. Magpies are chirping in the yard this morning. The princess also said that there will be happy things today. Doesn't this come true? Come on, the distinguished guests have arrived, it’s a great occasion.”
The sound was crisp and clear, as clear as jade beads touching each other, and it was very pleasant to the ear.
Leng Linjiang couldn't help but take a few more glances at the eldest maid. This girl had an ordinary appearance, but her eyes were full of hope and her smile was as crescent-shaped. She was clearly nearly thirty years old, but she was as delicate and pretty as an inexperienced girl. The little girl of the world.
The light in the main room is extremely good, with the two windows wide open. The hot sunlight is filtered into grids by the carved windows, imprinted on the ground, and the light and shadow flicker.
There is a unique white porcelain incense burner on the raised table under the window. It is shaped like a beauty holding a fan to cover her face, with half-exposed shoulders. The moist and clear white porcelain is more like the beauty's skin, and a curl of smoke rising above her head. A wisp of green smoke obscured the beauty's face.
I don't know what kind of incense is burning in the incense burner. It has a light and clear sweetness, which adds a bit of tenderness to the solemn main room.
On the food table not far away, there are two chicken wing wood three-layer octagonal food boxes, beautifully carved, with an emblem carved on the handle, which is a delicate "Guo".
Annan County Princess was sitting in this lingering light and shadow. When she saw Leng Linjiang and others walking in, she smiled gently and softly: "It's Yungui, you are a rare guest."
Leng Linjiang couldn't remember the last time he saw Princess Annan. Maybe it was the New Year's Eve family banquet, or the Winter Solstice family banquet. But even during the family banquet, he probably didn't meet Annan. The princess of the county has spoken.
Leng Linjiang came back to his senses, saluted, and said with a smile: "The princess is blaming Yun Gui for not coming to greet her from time to time."
Princess Annan's face was clearly smiling, and it was ridiculous and hazy. Her whole person seemed a little unreal. She snorted lightly and said strangely: "Looking at what Yun Gui said, I'm happy that you can come to the door." It's too late, how can I blame you?" The smile on her face deepened, she poured a cup of tea with her own hands, and raised her delicate chin: "Sit down quickly, I'm tired from walking all the way."
Leng Linjiang sat down peacefully.
Meng Suige and He Zhenfu were not qualified to sit down, so they stood behind Leng Linjiang honestly.
However, the two of them looked humble and respectful, but in private they looked at each other with heated expressions.
The Princess of Annan County was considered the most famous woman in the capital. She was famous for her beauty when she was not married, for being favored after getting married, and for being ridiculous after losing her husband.
They thought that such a woman must be beautiful and enchanting, absurd and crazy, but after meeting her, they realized how unbearable their assumptions were.
The princess of Annan County, who is at the center of the rumors, is neither pretty nor enchanting, neither absurd nor crazy. She holds her face up to the sky, and the clear sunlight slants in through the window lattice and shines on her face. The nearly forty-year-old face is as fair as jade, with no trace of fine lines, and is actually more moisturized than that of a little girl.
Although there was no makeup on her face, there was no flaw at all. Her beauty was clear and flawless, and she was astonished by just one glance. She was indeed the most beautiful woman in the capital.
He Zhenfu's eyes were filled with astonishment and his mouth was slightly open. He felt that the princess was much more beautiful than the most beautiful flower girl in Pingkangfang. Although comparing the princess with the flower girl was a humiliation to the princess, that's how he felt. of.
The Princess of Annan County obviously enjoyed the surprised expressions of everyone who saw her. She slowly stroked Dankou's green-white fingertips, pointed at Meng Suige and He Zhenfu, and asked with a soft smile: "Yungui, Who are these two?"
Leng Linjiang said without hesitation: "They are Yun Gui's two followers."
"Oh," Annan County Princess made a long and meaningful oh, her eyes fell on Meng Suige's face, she turned around leisurely, pursed her lips and smiled: "Yun Gui's life is good, and this follower's life is also good. ."
Meng Sui was so scared when he saw the Princess of Annan County that he felt like he was plunging into a bandit's den when he heard her words.
Leng Linjiang turned his head and glanced at Meng Suige. Thinking of what He Zhenfu said to him, he chuckled: "The princess likes her. That's his blessing."
Upon hearing this, Annan County Princess suddenly smiled as softly as water.
Meng Sui's legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground. This was, they had set a trap, and they were just waiting for him to take the initiative to get in.
But he just couldn't live up to his expectations and got on the pole to watch the fun. Now it was great, he became a big bustle.
He Zhenfu glanced at Meng Suige with sympathy and asked him to get on the pole and chase him. Once he got there, he couldn't leave.
Princess Annan County stared at Meng Suigai with a smile for a long time, and then said softly: "You are a good boy. Yun Gui knew that I lost the love of my heart, so he gave me another one to make me happy. ."
Leng Linjiang was worried about how he could lead the conversation to Xia Yuanji. Annan Princess took the initiative to bring it up, which was exactly what he wanted. He also laughed: "The Princess has lost the love of her heart? This Yun Huihui is really unlucky. You know what’s going on, who is so bold and dares to steal someone from the princess!”
"Hey, it's all sad. I adopted that child three months ago. He was well-behaved and smart. He matched me perfectly in every aspect. But, hey, who knew he would lose his life if everything went well?" Annan County The princess pressed the handkerchief to the corners of her eyes. It seemed that Xia Yuanji's death had indeed made her very sad, but He Zhenfu really didn't see the slightest trace of sadness on her face.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Leng Linjiang also lamented: "How could it be possible? He died?"
The princess of Annan County let out a long sigh: "On weekdays, he lives in the mansion. Yesterday, the Gongyuan released the results. He said he wanted to see the results, and then went back to Zhaoguofang to pack some things and come back. I will wait for him in the evening. He used Twilight Food together, but who knew, he would never come back. I sent people to look for him, only to find out that he was killed." At this point, she viciously said: "Kill him. The person was arrested by Wannian County. I wanted to torture that person severely. Who knew, who knew that the person was actually taken away by the Department of Internal Health? The Department of Internal Health dared to go against me. I will definitely Charge him severely in front of the saint!!"
She changed the topic, her tenderness was gone, and she suddenly turned into the domineering princess of Annan County!
Meng Suige and He Zhenfu looked at each other secretly thankfully. Fortunately, they did not declare themselves at the beginning, otherwise they would have been beaten out even if Leng Linjiang led them.
"Princess Princess, don't be too sad. It's okay to hurt your body." Leng Linjiang pretended to comfort him, and directed the conversation to Xia Yuanji: "Listen to Princess Princess, that child is a traitor, why? You are so destined to meet the princess?"
The princess of Annan County didn't know what she was thinking of, and a faint smile appeared on her face: "Yun Gui is right, it is really fate. Three months ago, Mrs. Yongning Hou Tai invited me to go to Ci'en Temple to offer incense and enjoy flowers. I happened to meet the kid who was painting a Buddha statue in the temple. As soon as I saw him, I fell in love with him, so I brought him back immediately."
Meng Suige and He Zhenfu's mouths twitched when they heard it. They had brought something back, maybe they had snatched it back.
Leng Linjiang sneered when he heard this. He was talking nonsense with his eyes open. Three months ago, just a few days after the New Year, it was freezing cold everywhere, and even the grass didn't grow. How could there be anything? flower.
Oh, yes, there are plum blossoms, but what are the plum blossoms to see in Ci'en Temple? The plum blossoms in Jianfu Temple are the best, but there are many acquaintances in Jianfu Temple, while Ci'en Temple is remote, making it easier to do shady things. That’s all.
Who is Madam Hou Tai Yongning? She is the most popular matchmaker and prostitute in the capital. She has been responsible for eight of the ten marriages between wealthy and noble families. In the past two years, Hou Tai Yongning’s family has not been upright, and he has been an official in the court. There were only a few people there, and it gradually began to go downhill. It was not surprising that she decided to give some of her favorites to the princess of Annan County and try to establish a relationship.
Over the years, the Princess of Annan County has been a living sign of the emperor's grace. She cannot be wronged or die, and no one will refute her face in human matters.
There are only advantages and no disadvantages to the Yongning Marquis' Mansion climbing up to the Annan County Prince's Mansion.
Leng Linjiang figured out all these twists and turns in a flash, squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "It is indeed fate."
The Princess of Annan County lamented twice more, and when she looked up and saw Meng Suige, her eyes lit up, she put on a gentle smile that couldn't be gentler, and waved to Meng Suige: "Come, come here, let me have a look. "
Meng Suige blushed and hesitated to come forward.
The princess of Annan County laughed: "This child is still pretending to be coy!"
Meng Suige twitched the corners of his mouth, and was about to curse in an instant. He was not pretending to be coy, but he really refused!
Seeing that the momentum was not right, He Zhenfu quickly grabbed Meng Suigai's sleeve, pulled it down, and signaled him to bear with it.
A small leak will sink a great ship.
Leng Linjiang hurriedly laughed and flattered Annan Princess: "Princess, Yun Gui came to ask for something."
When Princess Annan heard this, she immediately became energetic. She tilted her head, glanced at Leng Linjiang with dazzling eyes, and smiled: "Oh, this is rare. You have more face than me in front of the saint. You can ask for help." What's wrong with me?"
Leng Linjiang's mouth was filled with bitterness and his expression was not good. He seemed to have really encountered something embarrassing. He said in a low voice: "That's not it. Yun Gui saw a girl a few days ago. He fell in love with it at first sight and bought it back to his house. Behind the scenes, she would not let her get close to her, and Yun Gui had no choice. They said that the princess was the best at training people. Yun Gui wanted to ask the princess if she could train Yun Gui for ten and a half months. "
"Did you buy it? Didn't you snatch it back?" Princess Annan glanced sideways at Leng Linjiang and said with a sarcastic smile.
Leng Linjiang smiled bitterly: "Princess, you are the most discerning and clear-minded."
The Princess of Annan County slowly sipped her tea and said with a smile: "It doesn't take as long as ten days and a half, it will be done in three to five days. However," she looked straight at Meng Suigai and said with something in her words: "I will do it for Yungui." After training her, what can Yun Gui thank me for?"
Leng Linjiang turned his head and glanced at Meng Suige. Seeing the look of pleading in his eyes, Leng Linjiang pursed his lips and turned around and said, "Yun Gui doesn't have anything he can give as a thank you gift." , he is the only one who is decent enough to stay with the princess, what does the princess think?"
Princess Annan pursed her lips and smiled implicitly: "Very good."
Meng Sui's heart suddenly felt ashen and his face looked haggard.
This is pushing him into a pit of fire and towards a dead end!
Leng Linjiang struck while the iron was hot and asked again: "Princess of the county, when do you think Yun Gui will send him over?"
Princess Annan flicked her nails and said with a smile: "As long as you keep him, you can do it anytime."
Leng Linjiang responded crisply, patted Meng Suigai's shoulder, and said with a hint of caution: "Serve me well, be careful. If something goes wrong, I will have your legs broken in the third watch and the fifth watch." Lose your life."
Meng Sui stood up and looked at Leng Linjiang with an expression of pain, as if he could not live but could not die, and watched Leng Linjiang leave impatiently.
The main room suddenly became quiet. Meng Sui looked at the gentle and smiling Annan Princess and felt a little scared inexplicably.
Leng Linjiang and the two left the Annan County Prince's Mansion under An Qi's respectful escort. Leng Linjiang looked back at the door that was quickly closed and frowned slightly.
He Zhenfu asked after careful consideration: "Master Shaoyin, if we just leave General Meng Qi behind, will anything happen?"
Leng Linjiang frowned and said: "Meng Suige has always been smart and must have the ability to protect himself. Besides, Annan County Prince's Mansion is not a dragon's den or a tiger's den. Nothing will happen. I just made an appointment with him on two dates. On the day of the fifth watch, please remember to send someone to the Annan County Prince's Mansion to meet him."
He Zhenfu responded without any surprise, and squinted his eyes and said: "Just now I saw two food boxes on the dining table of the main room, which are the emblems of Guo Ji of the West City. If I remember correctly, Guo Jili's There are some of the same foods that Xia Yuanji ate before he died."
"It seems you've been to Guoji a lot," Leng Linjiang laughed.
He Zhenfu scratched his hair in embarrassment: "No, Guo Ji's food is expensive, it's like robbing money. How can you get such money in a humble job? I just heard it mentioned before."
Leng Linjiang patted He Zhenfu on the shoulder and smiled narrowly: "I just want to go back and try it now, and let Jiuchao repay you."
He Zhenfu smiled so hard that he couldn't see his teeth: "Master Shaoyin is absolutely right, I'll go with my humble position." He paused and asked tentatively: "Master Shaoyin, don't you agree with your humble position and go with me? Then, Master Shaoyin What are you going for?"
Leng Linjiang knocked He Zhenfu hard on the forehead and shouted plaintively: "I'm going to find a disobedient girl and send her to the county prince's palace. What am I going to do!"
He Zhenfu burst out laughing, feeling that the suffering of being alone was not as good as the suffering of others.
Guoji Restaurant in Xishi was particularly lively in the afternoon. Even though it was not yet time for dinner, the hall was already packed with people, and the sound of drinking and drinking was noisy.
He Zhenfu stood at the door and watched for a moment. In just one cup of tea, five or six waiters carrying food boxes ran out of the restaurant. Their legs were jumping very fast, but the food boxes in their hands were steady. Sure enough, not a single sway.
What a great effort, He Zhenfu sighed with emotion, walked into the restaurant, leaned against the counter, slipped the waist badge of the Department of Internal Health between his fingers, and lowered his voice and said: "The Department of Internal Health is investigating the case, no publicity is allowed!"
Guo Ji's shopkeeper is a bookish young man. No, it's not accurate to call him a young man. This young man is already twenty-seven or eighty years old. It's just that he has a tender face and always wears fancy bags that make him look much younger. .
Seeing the badge in He Zhenfu's hand, he was shaken, but he calmed down in an instant.
The Department of Internal Security always investigates cases and arrests people with great fanfare. Why did you change your gender today and act like a thief?
Shopkeeper Guo Ji was quite unbelievable and felt that He Zhenfu must be a fake.
He Zhenfu saw the suspicion on the face of shopkeeper Guo Ji at a glance. He grunted. If it weren't for the crowds in the restaurant, if it weren't for a Gongsheng who died, and if it wasn't for the Annan County Prince's Mansion, and if Meng Suiqi hadn't been in the County Prince's Mansion, he would have been there long ago. I slapped the guy on the counter to scare people!
He shook the badge in his hand, gritted his teeth and whispered: "The Department of Internal Security is investigating the case, please show me clearly!"
Shopkeeper Guo Ji trembled three times. Such a hidden investigation must not be revealed. If he screams in fear, he will die sooner.
He reluctantly looked into He Zhenfu's eyes calmly: "What would you like to eat, sir?"
He Zhenfu choked, and the majesty of the Department of Internal Health suddenly disappeared with these words.
He glanced at the pretending shopkeeper Guo Ji with disdain, took out the thin piece of paper with a few delicacies written on it, and asked in a low voice: "Do these delicacies exist in the store?"
Shopkeeper Guo Ji looked at it and lowered his voice and said, "Sir, you are late. The cherries today are not good. There are no butter cherries, but there are all the others."
He Zhenfu asked again: "Did someone order these kinds of food yesterday and then ask for them to be delivered to the house?"
Shopkeeper Guo Ji flipped through the account book very neatly, clicked on one of the lines and said: "The maid from Annan County Prince's Palace came to order these foods and had them prepared and delivered to a house in Zhaoguofang."
He Zhenfu was overjoyed. He grabbed the account book excitedly, read it carefully several times, and remembered that line of words firmly in his heart.
This is really hard to find, and it takes no effort at all.
He raised his head eagerly and asked: "Do you know the name of that maid, and who she serves in the Prince's Mansion of Annan County?"
