Shangyuan City, the capital of Beiming Kingdom
The sky is as blue as a wash, the breeze plays the crisp songs of birds, and the clear green lake surface sparkles under the refraction of the sun.
The winding covered bridge beside the lake is dotted with graceful pink lotus flowers. From time to time, a quiet fragrance of lotus drifts through, attracting a few dragonflies to stay on the flowers and leaves, adding a lively touch to this picturesque scenery.
Walking along the winding water covered bridge, you will find a waterside pavilion standing on the water.
This waterside pavilion, located in the south of Shangyuan City, is connected to the water covered bridge at the back. It faces the water on three sides and has a vast field of vision. It is a favorite place for many literati and even many elegant celebrities.
Therefore, there is an endless stream of people coming here every day, but today it is almost deserted, probably because there are about a dozen soldiers standing upright at the entrance of the covered bridge, so at this time, there are only two young men and women in gorgeous clothes sitting in the waterside pavilion. .
The woman is about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a delicate appearance. She wears a peach red and white butterfly double-breasted skirt, with a pine-colored light gauze draped around the outside. Her black hair is tied into an exquisite double-ring fairy bun, with a hairpin shining on the moon, and her whole body is covered with pearls. There was a crisp sound when the hands and feet collided.
She looked towards the entrance of the covered bridge from time to time, as if looking for something.
When she looked away again, there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes, "Why aren't you here yet?"
"Why are you anxious? Didn't he promise to come?"
The man sitting next to her looked at her helplessly and handed a plate of snacks to her, "Eat something. You haven't even eaten a bite since you got up."
The eyebrows and eyes of the man and the woman are somewhat similar. He is about twenty-five years old, tall and handsome, with particularly strong facial lines. His two bright eyes show perseverance and calmness. His whole person He looks heroic and majestic.
The woman shook her head, fiddled with the tea cup in front of her absentmindedly, and muttered with a pout, "If I had known earlier, I should have gone to his house and waited for him. Although he agreed, I was afraid that he would suddenly stop coming."
The man frowned unhappily, looking at her with a hint of reproach, but he couldn't hide the underlying concern, "You still have the nerve to say that? You are from a girl's family, and you are running away from this place." The number of visits to the palace is almost as high as that of your brother and my general. Do you still have any sense of shame? Besides, if this King Huai cares about you, he will not ignore your honor and let you live as long as you want. Run to his house. In my opinion, he is probably letting you in and out of his Prince Huai's house for the sake of our father, your brother and me, but you girl is still wishful thinking..."
Before the man finished speaking, the woman frowned slightly, bit her red lips, and cast a resentful look at him, "Even if he doesn't like me now, it doesn't mean he won't like me in the future! Besides, second brother, you Promise me, no matter who I like, you will support me!"
Seeing that she was slightly annoyed, the man opened his mouth, but didn't say anything. He swallowed the words that reached his lips and softened his tone unconsciously, "Okay, okay, brother, I won't say anything."
He sighed helplessly, poured another cup of tea for her, and said with fondness in his eyes, "But you also need to know how to restrain yourself. Brother knows that you like him, but you, a girl who has not yet left the court, always go to his place. It’s so inappropriate! Now the whole city knows that the daughter of the prime minister’s family, my own sister, the cavalry general, is infatuated with King Huai. How do you think you will get married in the future?”
This man is the cavalry general of Beiming Kingdom, Feng Guinian. The woman is the sister of Feng Guinian, the only legitimate daughter of Feng Lanzhi, the prime minister of Beiming Kingdom, Feng Qingcheng.
"I don't want to marry anyone else but him."
"You girl..."
Feng Guinian originally wanted to teach her a lesson, but he couldn't bear to say even the harshest word when the words of criticism came to his lips.
His sister had been pampered since childhood and was regarded as the apple of her family's eye. The family loved her so much that they were not willing to say harsh words to her. Even his father, who had always been strict, was helpless when dealing with this little sister. Therefore, as long as she likes something, she will try her best to give it to her. Even the seventh prince of the current dynasty, with the power of the Prime Minister's Palace and the military power of his cavalry general, no one dares to say "no".
Feng Guinian changed the subject and seemed quite helpless, "Well, let's not talk about whether King Huai is willing to marry you. Even our father may not agree to this marriage."
There was a look of confusion in Feng Qingcheng's eyes. She tilted her head and asked in confusion, "Second brother, why is Daddy always not happy about my association with him?"
Feng Guinian paused slightly, his eyebrows slightly furrowed as if he was thinking deeply.
Faced with Feng Qingcheng's questioning gaze, he thought carefully and decided to tell her the stakes. I used to think that the less she knew about these strange things, the more carefree she would be, but now that she is so devoted to King Huai, as a member of the Feng family, she must understand.
He looked at the rippling blue lake and said earnestly: "The situation in this dynasty is treacherous, and the situation is changing rapidly. The current prince is too mediocre, and it will be a matter of time before he is deposed. Now the prince, King An, and King Ning are three pillars. Only King Huai has a shallow foundation, and Only by being idle all day long can he stay alone and not be involved in party disputes. But how can his status allow him to stay out of it? One day he will choose the right tree to live in. And his father is in a high position, no matter what the princes say openly or secretly these years No matter how you win over him, he will not get involved in party disputes and only maintains a neutral attitude. This is why the emperor favors and trusts him. If you marry King Huai and he chooses his good wife, how will you let your father deal with it? If one move affects the whole body, the honor and disgrace of our entire Feng family will be shaken by King Huai, do you understand?"
Feng Qingcheng's eyes moved, and she suddenly sat upright, looking at Feng Guinian extremely seriously. Her voice was clear, and every word seemed particularly clear, "Qingcheng doesn't understand the situation in the DPRK, but Qingcheng knows very well that in this life, I I won’t marry him but him!”
Feng Guinian was shocked by the determination in her eyes. This was the first time in so many years that he saw her look like this, and he was speechless for a moment.
It seems that his sister really likes King Huai very much!
He was silent for a long time, and just as he was about to say something, he heard a commotion at the entrance of the covered bridge, and soon a clear voice came from afar.
"Awaited."
The jade-like warm tone is like the cool breeze passing by the ears in summer, with a touch of refreshing feeling, refreshing the heart and mind.
Hearing the sound, he saw a man with a gentle breeze coming from the winding bridge, and everything in the world became his background.
His white clothes are as white as the snow, with long wind-filled sleeves, and his black hair like flowing clouds pours down from his shoulders, letting the lake breeze blow. A white hair tie loosely ties the black silk on both sides behind his head, and his waist The white jade tassel pendant hanging in the middle swayed lightly with the steps.
The appearance seemed to have been carefully sketched by the best painter in the world, and each stroke showed elegance and beauty. On the calm face, the eyebrows are clear and clear, and the phoenix eyes are long and narrow, containing a gentle and gentle color. The whole person is pure and free from the world, as if he has been banished to an immortal.
When they reached the waterside pavilion, they saw an elegant smile on his lips and nodded slightly at them.
"General Feng, Miss Feng."
Feng Guinian stood up hurriedly, bowed his hands and said, "His Royal Highness King Huai."
Feng Qingcheng's pretty face had a blush and a peach blossom-like charm. She stood up and shyly called out: "Brother Rong Sui."
