This time it was not just Si Ning who was invited, many people in the capital received invitations.
But most of them are unmarried ladies, and only Si Ning is married.
Moreover, the location for leaf viewing was not the princess's mansion, but Zhuangzi, a suburb of the city.
Everything is abnormal!
People from the eldest princess's mansion sent carriages early in the morning to pick up people from various mansions.
More than a dozen horses came all the way out of the city, it was so spectacular.
Riding in the car with Si Ning were Lu Qingling and Li Xueying, the daughter of the Minister of Justice.
This girl was particularly lively and chattered non-stop as soon as she got on the carriage.
She first pulled Si Ning to talk, and then pulled Lu Qingling after she had said enough.
Lu Qingling accompanied her in a good-tempered manner. If she were to move into the East Palace in the future, she would naturally have to have a good relationship with the daughters of these ministers.
Si Ning listened to the conversation between the two and suddenly asked curiously.
"The eldest princess is having a banquet, why don't you see Miss Sun?"
In the heart of the eldest princess, Sun Moran had probably been treated as a daughter-in-law for a long time. Si Ning felt strange that she was nowhere to be seen on such an occasion.
Li Xueying was a careless person. When she heard Si Ning's words, she replied without hesitation.
"It seems that Sister Sun has something to do, so she didn't come."
"Is something wrong?"
Even Lu Qingling found it strange this time. What important matter made Sun Moran absent from such an occasion.
Li Xueying only knew this and shook her head in confusion.
"Maybe there is something important."
After speaking, she happily talked about other topics.
Si Ning said nothing and glanced at Lu Qingling.
Seeing that she was looking bad, she was thinking about how much she knew about this game.
Soon the carriage stopped, and the coachman placed a low stool, lifted the curtain and asked the ladies to dismount.
Everyone stepped off the carriage on low stools and saw a spectacular courtyard.
I have to say that the eldest princess really likes exaggerated things.
There are also two golden lions placed at the door of this Zhuangzi.
Although it is late summer, the colorful flowers in the yard have not yet withered, which is a sight to behold.
Because there were no restraints, the ladies were very active, laughing and admiring the flowers in twos and threes.
The maids led the ladies to the main hall and took their seats. Tea was served but the eldest princess was nowhere to be seen.
"Is it because the eldest princess hasn't arrived yet?"
The more courageous ladies inquired with the maid who came to serve tea, and the maid replied respectfully.
"The eldest princess caught a cold yesterday and may not be able to come until later. However, the eldest princess has told me that ladies don't need to be restrained, just feel free to do whatever you want."
When they heard that the eldest princess didn't come, half of the ladies were discouraged, but some of them were still extremely happy.
After all, there is no eldest princess, so there is no need to be formal.
Li Xueying was one of them. She pulled Si Ning and said mysteriously.
"Mrs. Lu, let's go play in the back. I was watching from a distance just now. There are fewer people there and the scenery is better."
Si Ning did not refute her kindness and nodded and followed her out of the hall.
The two of them walked along, listening to Li Xueying's exaggerated shouts.
"This tree has lived for thousands of years. I have seen records in ancient books. At that time, I was still thinking about when I would be lucky enough to see it, but I didn't want to see it here."
"Ah, there is also this peony. It seems to be a tribute from the Tubo Kingdom. Except for the queen's palace, it is the eldest princess's place."
"The emperor is indeed very kind to the eldest princess. He has so many rare treasures."
She picked up a peony in full bloom and smelled it. In addition to peonies, peonies and roses, there were also many varieties that couldn't be named.
Girls all love flowers. It took two hours after walking around.
The maid came over and said that the meal had been prepared and asked everyone to go back to eat.
Li Xueying was still reluctant to leave, so Si Ning asked her.
"Miss Li, did you bring your attendants with you when you came out?"
The eldest princess specifically explained in her post that ladies do not need to bring attendants with them, she will prepare everything.
Therefore, every young lady came alone, without any maid or servant.
When she asked this question, Li Xueying was stunned for a moment.
In an instant, he mysteriously approached Si Ning and whispered.
"How did Mrs. Lu find out?"
Of course it was Lu Hanxiao who told her.
When the two were chatting, Lu Hanxiao once told her an interesting story.
The old daughter of the Minister of Justice, because all the wives and concubines in the family gave birth to sons, the old Minister cherished this daughter very much.
And because he has often offended people while handling cases all year round, he is afraid that his daughter will be persecuted, so no matter where Ms. Li goes, there will be people following her.
Although the eldest princess had said that there was no need for the maid to follow her, Si Ning guessed that given the character of the old servant who loved his daughter as much as she wanted, even if Li Xueying was not allowed to take care of the maid, she would still send her servant to follow her secretly.
"Guess."
Si Ning smiled, picked a flower, put it in his hand, and handed it to Li Xueying.
"I miss my husband, and I want to enjoy this flower with him. I wonder if Miss Li can ask your attendant to make a trip and deliver this flower to my husband?"
Si Ning took off the veil from his arms and carefully wrapped the flowers.
Li Xueying didn't think much about it when she saw it, and joked with a smile.
"They also said that your relationship with General Lu is not good. I see that you are in love with each other. Don't worry, I will definitely do this little thing."
"Miss Li, can you hurry up? The flower will burst if it's too late."
Li Xueying nodded, took the handkerchief and carefully ran to a place in the northeast corner of Zhuangzi, and then a person appeared.
Li Xueying gave him the handkerchief and repeatedly told him that Si Ning gave it to Lu Hanxiao and asked him to deliver it to Lu Hanxiao himself.
The journey from here to the city only takes an hour, and Si Ning thinks it should be within time.
Seeing Li Xueying coming back, Si Ning calmed down his thoughts and thanked her with a smile.
Li Xueying waved her hand nonchalantly and asked about Lu Hanxiao curiously.
Si Ning picked up some interesting things and told them to Li Xueying, and Li Xueying laughed from ear to ear.
After lunch, the servants at Zhuangzi arranged for the ladies to rest in the guest rooms.
The guest room where Si Ning lived was arranged at the eastern end, next to a sea of flowers.
Si Ning was not sleepy, but sat in front of the window and admired the scene.
About half a quarter of an hour later, I saw Ming Han outside the window.
"Ma'am, what happened?"
"Why did you come so fast?"
It took some time for the attendant to deliver the letter to Lu Hanxiao.
But only an hour later, Ming Han appeared, and Si Ning was surprised.
Ming Han explained, "The general didn't trust you, so he sent people to follow him, and the letter was also blocked."
Si Ning nodded and said without asking anything else.
"There will be trouble in Zhuangzi tonight. You and your people will stay near Zhuangzi. Once you find a suspicious person appearing, you will catch them directly. You must not let anyone into Zhuangzi. Do you understand?"
"Catch the person, interrogate him carefully first, tell me and Lu Hanxiao the results of the interrogation, and ask him by the way, what is he going to do about this matter?"
"yes."
Ming Han didn't ask any more questions, just listened to Si Ning's instructions and went down to make arrangements.
