"Brother, don't be anxious. Ayuan is living a good life in the Duke's mansion. Now that we know each other, there will be many opportunities in the future!"
The difficulties that the eldest brother encountered were not small, and Tao Ye would not choose to plan to leave the Duke's Mansion at this time.
First, she was afraid of offending the fifth young master, and second, she needed to gain power.
"Brother Chu, what are you doing here?"
There was a cry from the other side of the wall, and Taoye hurriedly hid aside.
"It's nothing, I just saw the white plum blossoms blooming well here, and I was fascinated for a moment!"
Out of the corner of his eye, Chu Yi saw that his sister had already taken cover and turned around with a leisurely expression.
"Why are Brother Chu's eyes a little red?"
A familiar lazy and low voice sounded from the other side of the wall. Taoye's heart skipped a beat and she held her breath.
"Just now, a plum blossom was blown down by the wind, and it happened to fall on my eyes. It was a little itchy. I rubbed it and it looked like this!"
Chu Yizuo inadvertently stood at the hollow place on the wall.
"Brother Chu is really confused now!"
Pei Weinan joked.
"It's almost time to reward the plum blossoms. Let's go to the Bagua Pavilion. The things for throwing pots have been set up over there. Brother Chu has always been good at this in the academy, so why not show off your skills today!"
There are many young masters from Shengjing's aristocratic families and high-ranking officials who like to throw pots to make friends. Chu Yizuo can accumulate connections as quickly as possible. To be an official in Shengjing, connections and talents are indispensable.
"Then you must show off your embarrassment today!"
In normal times, Chu Yizuo would still be humble, but today he agreed.
In order not to make the two people in front of him suspicious, Chu Yizuo did not look at where his sister was hiding and walked over with a smile.
"Why do you look unhappy? Are you still angry because of what happened just now? That Wei Er is indeed annoying, but if you continue to be so sullen, when Gu San sees you, you will definitely seek that person's bad luck again. !”
"Today is also a banquet in the East Palace after all. We can't let Shi Yu beat people here!"
Seeing the indifference of his friend beside him, Pei Weinan frowned slightly and whispered advice.
But he was also full of disgust. The Wei family was really capable. After his ribs were broken, in less than two months, Wei Yunqi turned out to be like a normal person. It was really a disaster to his life.
Chu Yizhao, who was listening next to him, frowned even more. He heard from Chen Shujun that it was Master Wei who abducted his sister at the Yunyang hunting ground.
He had also heard a little about Master Wei Er's habits.
Fortunately, the three of them did not see this person when they arrived at the Bagua Pavilion.
"Fifth brother!"
Gu Shiyu had already voted one round and greeted them happily when he saw them.
Under Pei Weinan's urging, Chu Yizuo took the arrow from the servant's hand and walked aside.
After three shots, everyone cheered endlessly.
As for Taoye, after listening to the people on the other side of the wall walking away, she moved her slightly numb legs and stood up straight.
Glancing around, there was no one else. Chen Shujun was standing next to a Taihu stone not far away, with her back to this side.
Taoye held up the hem of her skirt and was about to go over, but as soon as she took two steps, she felt a sharp pain on her shoulder. The scene in front of her became blurred, and her limp body was caught by someone.
"Bring them here quickly. My master has already taken care of Young Master Wei's affairs. I hope he won't disappoint our young lady!"
The one who took action was the maid next to Xie Yunrou.
Tutor Xie has a high position and the Xie family is one of the first-class aristocratic families in Dongyu. The master is surrounded by hidden guards to protect him. This maid is protecting Xie Yunrou. She usually only works as a rough maid, but her skills are excellent.
"Don't worry, you still don't know my young master's methods!"
The man who looked like a young boy was carrying Tao Ye who had fainted. He turned his head and saw that charming and beautiful face. He almost couldn't help but touch it, but thinking of his master's cruelty, he finally stopped. hand.
Well, when the master gets tired of playing, they can have some soup.
Which time has it not been so!
The boy carried the man on his back and walked back briskly.
This side of the wall.
An attendant of the East Palace hurriedly ran to Rong Jiu, just as Chu Yizuo was surrounded by people asking for advice on the skills of throwing pots, and Pei Weinan was advising Gu Shiyu who wanted to beat Lou Sihan, the son of the Minister of War.
"Master Rong Wu, I have something urgent to report!"
"What's the matter?"
Rong Jiu asked lazily.
The attendant didn't say anything, but took something out of his arms and presented it in front of Rong Jiu.
The hibiscus petals are lifelike, and the hairpin body has smooth lines, shining with soft silver light in the sunlight.
Rong Jiu's eyes instantly turned cold, and the cold aura emanating from his body made the attendant tremble uncontrollably and he took a step back.
"Where did this come from?"
Every word is like being immersed in ice.
"Back...back to the fifth young master, this is given to me by a maid with a particularly outstanding appearance in the back room. I ask that I must...give it to you!"
The attendant stuttered back.
"Where is she?"
Rong Jiu's eyes as cold as ice fell on the attendant's face.
"In the room to the north of the garden, that room is locked, and I don't have the key. Moreover, the people there only ask me to let you give this hairpin to you, and inform me of this." Don’t make any noise, and don’t alert others!”
The attendant swallowed before telling the whole story.
"Young Master Rong Wu, you should go as soon as possible. If you go late, the maid may be in danger. Few people go to that place, and His Highness is discussing something in front. It is not good for me to go and report this unclear matter." !”
Seeing Rong Jiu just looking down at the silver hairpin in his hand without saying a word, the attendant became a little anxious.
"Zixi!"
Rong Jiu ignored the attendant for the time being and walked towards Pei Weinan.
There happened to be a tree blocking that direction, and the attendant could only see Pei Weinan walking a few steps to the side. After listening to Master Rong Wu's words, he nodded and waved his hand as if he didn't care.
Then Young Master Rong Wu came back.
"lead the way!"
"Yes, I will take you there right now!"
The attendant diligently stepped aside to lead the way.
The garden of the East Palace is very large. Although there is a carved wall separating the inner and outer gardens, in fact, it is still accessible from both sides to the north.
"In this room!"
When they reached a certain place, the attendant pointed to a room and shouted.
"Hey, why is this door open? I just saw clearly that this door is tightly closed and there is a lock on it!"
When the attendant looked closer, he cried out in surprise.
Rong Jiu couldn't wait, so she pushed the boy away and walked inside.
There was indeed a person lying on the side of the couch, who was similar in stature to Tao Ye. The maid's outfit in pink and green skirt was also similar to Tao Ye's, and even the bun on her head was the same. Rong Jiu was stunned and heard There was a click from behind, and the door was locked and locked at the same time as it was slammed shut.
"Thank you Miss San!"
The person on the couch responded, revealing his face that had been carefully decorated by the maid.
Incense smoke curled up from the gilt duck incense burner next to it, and an intoxicating smell spread throughout the room.
