The crabapple flowers in the backyard of Tang Mansion have all bloomed. Tang Ning is stepping into the last flowering period and leading several maids in the mansion to pick the relatively intact flowers.
"Sister, what are we doing picking flowers?" Xue Ru's eyes were big and full of doubts.
Madam Qin, who was standing next to Princess Cheng, smiled and said, "Little girl, don't you understand? This crabapple flower is a good thing. It can be used to make fragrance and dew, and it can also be dried and used as medicine."
Xue Ru was surprised: "Can flowers be used as medicine?"
Madam Qin said with a smile: "Of course, everything in this world, every plant and tree, what can't be used as medicine? Earth, stone, and hair can all be used for medicine. This crabapple is of great use."
She raised her chin, looked at the courtyard and said, "The flowers of the Silk Begonia in front of you can be used as medicine to regulate menstruation, regulate blood circulation, clear away heat and detoxify. The fruits of those Xifu Begonia over there can soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach, and astringent the intestines." For diarrhea, begonia flower roots can remove blood stasis and stop bleeding, and tea made from begonia leaves can relieve itching and dysentery.”
The little girl's eyes widened with shock on her face. She looked up at the sea of gorgeous flowers on the tree in front of her and opened her mouth wide. In the past, she only knew that these flowers were beautiful, but she didn't expect that they could be of such great use. She couldn't help but look around curiously. Looking at it.
Tang Ning said with a smile: "These flowers are useless after they bloom and wither. It's better to collect some and bring them back. In addition to being used as medicine, Sister Qin also taught me how to make fragrant dew. Let's try it later."
She has used peach blossom, plum blossom, and orchid fragrances, but she has never tried this crabapple fragrance. The prepared fragrance can be used as tea or as incense.
Hearing that Tang Ning wanted it, Xue Ru immediately said, "Then I will help my sister pick it."
Tang Ning smiled: "You are not well yet, let Xichun and the others go..."
"I've been fine for a long time."
Xue Ru only felt that she had done nothing to help her sister. It was rare that she could get what she wanted. Although she was "borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha", the little girl could not conceal her enthusiasm and said with bright eyes: "Sister, don't worry, I'm fine." Here, wait for me to pick more flowers and accompany my sister to make fragrant dew!"
Before Tang Ning could say anything, she carried a small basket on her side and walked into the crabapple forest.
Rongyue couldn't help laughing and said: "This child is much more lively than before." Seeing Tang Ning's helplessness, she said: "This is her own house, and there are guard maids outside, let her go, it's better for a child to make a fuss." Just be quiet."
Xue Ru had been a little more disciplined before and looked like a pitiful little person, but now it's just right.
Madam Qin also smiled and said: "Your aunt is right. Aru is weak. It would be good to run a little more. I am still here and nothing will happen to her."
Tang Ning thought about it, and Mrs. Qin spoke up, thinking that Aru's body could bear it, she glanced at the sun and said: "It's very hot in here, aunt and sister Qin should go to the pavilion over there to take shelter. "
"It's a bit sunny."
Rongyue's body had not recovered well after giving birth, and she was a little dizzy after being in the sun for a long time. She stretched out her hand to cover the light and said: "Then let's go over and sit down, and Tang Ning will join us, so as not to get sunburned."
"Auntie go first, I'll get the water."
When he came to pick flowers, Huawu prepared herbal tea in advance and put it under the tree over there.
Tang Ning was worried about her aunt's health and urged, "Auntie, go quickly. I'll be there later."
Knowing that her niece cared about her, Rongyue did not refuse and followed Mrs. Qin to the pavilion. After they left, Tang Ning walked towards the place where the water was released in the forest.
Looking for a place to put the water, Tang Ning left two pots on the spot and planned to take one pot to her aunt and the others. But at this moment, her eyes suddenly stopped and fell into the sea of burning flowers in front of her.
so beautiful!
Tang Ning's eyes flashed with surprise, but there was a flower branch on the Begonia tree not far away that was blooming particularly luxuriantly. The large cluster of pink accumulated and fell on the branches of the branch like a ready-made flower hairpin.
No need to carve, it is naturally formed.
Tang Ning hurriedly walked over, standing on tiptoes to pick the flower branch, but she couldn't reach it at all. She raised her head and jumped on the spot, but there was still a lot left.
That flower branch was so beautiful that Tang Ning was a little reluctant to part with it. She was also afraid that when she came back from looking for someone, she would not be able to find it in the vast sea of flowers.
Seeing that there was no one around, she held up her skirt and approached the tree. She tried the relatively thick trunk. She stepped on it and hugged the trunk. When she was about to climb up, she suddenly heard a "plop" behind her and was startled. His hands loosened and he stumbled backward.
"Be careful."
Someone gave me a slight support on my waist, and a familiar voice sounded in my ears.
"Brother?" Tang Ning bumped into him.
After Xiao Yan helped the person stand firm, he glanced at Jinyun.
Jinyun's scalp went numb and he quickly lowered his head: "It's my subordinate's fault, I shocked the girl."
Tang Ning breathed a sigh of relief, a little embarrassed to be seen climbing a tree. Seeing Xiao Yan scolding her, she quickly waved her hand: "It has nothing to do with Jinyun. It was me who wanted to get the flower branch and couldn't stand firm for a moment..."
"which one?"
"ah?"
Seeing Xiao Yan looking above his head, Tang Ning suddenly realized. He quickly pointed to the one he had just noticed. He saw Xiao Yan tap his feet lightly and he was already flying up. In the blink of an eye, the Kung Fu lady returned to the ground. She just The begonia that she couldn't get was already in Xiao Yan's hands.
Xiao Yan reached out and handed the crab apple to Tang Ning, and saw the little girl looking at him with bright eyes, with a hint of eagerness and envy. He paused and suddenly said: "Which one do you want?"
"Need not……"
Tang Ning quickly wanted to speak, saying that this one was enough, but before she could finish her words, Xiao Yan suddenly reached out and took her up again.
Tang Ning almost screamed: "Brother, what are you doing?"
"defloration."
The crabapple branch was not strong at all, but it was teetering under the weight of the two of them.
When the flower branches trembled slightly, Jinyun's eyes widened in shock, but Xiao Yan seemed not to notice. He only held Tangning with one hand and said, "Pick whichever one you like."
Tang Ning was a little panicked as she clung to his shoulder. Seeing that she didn't move, Xiao Yan said, "You don't even like it? How about another one..."
"Need not!"
Tang Ning spoke hurriedly, blushing and said hurriedly: "I like it!"
Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, looking at the little girl close at hand, and suddenly tightened his grip on her waist.
Seeing the smile leaking from his eyes, Tang Ning was shocked to realize what she had blurted out, and her face suddenly turned red. She quickly pulled two flower branches at random, patted his shoulder and whispered: "I've picked them..."
When the flower branches fell to the ground, Tang Ning's face was more beautiful than the begonia in her arms.
There was a smile in Xiao Yan's eyes, but he didn't tease her. He just asked, "Why do you want to pick flowers?"
"Sister Qin said she wanted to take some crabapples to use as medicine."
"Ms. Qin is here?"
"Yeah." Seeing that Xiao Yan didn't mention what happened on the tree just now, Tang Ning's face was so hot that it faded away a little. She hugged the flower branches and said, "When my aunt came back from the palace, sister Qin came. She took the place of her aunt and her husband. A'ru looked down and saw that it was getting late, so I left her to have dinner at the house."
Speaking of this, she remembered that Xiao Yan should be in the Yazhong at this time, and since his aunt came into the palace today, he should be busy with the things to come.
Tang Ning quickly raised his head: "Brother is back now. Is there something wrong in the palace?"
Xiao Yan comforted her: "No, everything went smoothly. Your Majesty's imperial edict to confer Mrs. Rongguo will be sent by tomorrow at the latest."
"That's good." Tang Ning breathed a sigh of relief and saw Xiao Yan taking off his official robe and said, "Brother, is this a bad thing? Have you eaten? If I hadn't asked someone to prepare it for you... "
Xiao Yan grabbed her wrist: "Not yet, but there's no need to prepare. I'm coming back to pick you up."
"Go out?" Tang Ning was puzzled: "Where to go?"
"Hengting Pavilion."
Tang Ning knew that Hengting Pavilion was the place where King Huan belonged, and blinked, what were they doing there?
"I'll show you the excitement."
Seeing the little girl looking at him with a blank face and confusion in her almond-shaped eyes, Xiao Yan raised his lips and said, "Don't worry, you will know after we go there. You will definitely be satisfied with this excitement."
Seeing what he said was mysterious, Tang Ning was rarely distracted. There was nothing going on in the house anyway. She thought about it and said, "Brother, wait for me for a while. I'll go tell my aunt and the others. I still have to go." Wash yourself and change your clothes, don’t go out dirty.”
Xiao Yan's eyes fell on her face: "It's not dirty, it looks good."
Tang Ning's face started to get hot again. She always felt that him speaking such affectionate words in such a serious manner made her blush even more than when he teased her in a joking way.
She covered her face with the flower and muttered in a low voice with some dissatisfaction: "Brother is also glib."
Xiao Yan laughed: "Not as sweet as Xiao Haitang's words."
Seeing the little girl blushing and staring, he gently rubbed her forehead: "Go and change. I'll go talk to my aunt."
Tang Ning blushed even more: "Brother!!"
What aunt? That's her aunt!
…
Rongyue and Madam Qin were quite surprised when they saw Xiao Yan, not only because he came to Tang Mansion at this time, but also because of his eyes filled with a slight smile.
The two of them were not new acquaintances with him. They had seen him being cold, ruthless, and decisive in killing, and they had also seen him be inhumane, cold and distant. However, this was the first time they had seen him so unabashedly emotional. It seemed like his good mood was gone. It's written on his face.
"Master Xiao is in a good mood today?" Rongyue asked with a smile.
Xiao Yan said warmly: "Everything went well in the palace today, and there was no suspicion on His Majesty's side. Mrs. Rongguo can draw a clear line with Prince Cheng and will no longer be disturbed by the royal family. The affairs of the Lu family have also made progress, so it is natural to be happy."
When Rong Yue heard him mention the palace, her eyes softened: "I would also like to thank Governor Xiao for his help with the matter of reconciliation."
She did have an idea before, and she was already prepared to fight with the Xie family to the death if Emperor An refused. It was Xiao Yan who found her and taught her how to deal with Emperor An and how to gain the maximum benefit by stepping on Emperor An's bottom line.
Although the same method was used, Rongyue knew that if she had done it herself, even if she could still reconcile with King Cheng in the end, she would definitely offend Emperor An and the entire clan, so how could she win the favor of the royal family? "Compensation", and even took back the life of a lady of the country, ensuring that she and Tang Ning would live in peace in Beijing.
Rong Yue had never been prejudiced against Xiao Yan because of his status, but now he was more and more impressed when he looked at him: "Although my Tang Ning had a hard life before, and she had no parents to protect her, my aunt also lost her mind and almost had an accident. It's a good thing she met Governor Xiao, otherwise she might be..."
Seeing her guilt, Xiao Yan was relieved: "Madam, you don't have to be like this, Tang Ning and I are in love."
"Yes, you two have a close relationship."
Rong Yue looked at Xiao Yan with some affection, looking at him as if she were looking at her own junior: "Although Tang Ning and you have not known each other for a short time, we are far more than close relatives. She also loves you as her own brother. If Governor Xiao doesn't If you dislike me, why not find a day to officially let Tang Ning recognize you as his brother."
"She is younger than you, and her eldest brother is like her father. No matter who Tang Ning marries and has children with in the future, he will definitely serve you well until the end of his life."
Xiao Yan: "..."
Jinyun: "!!!"
After listening to Rong Yue's words, Madam Qin was shocked at first, and then her mouth twitched. When she turned to look at Xiao Yan, whose face was stiff as if struck by lightning, she could see the confusion, panic, and momentary panic on his face. Doubting life, her shoulders suddenly shook.
"Mrs. Rongguo's suggestion is a good one. It not only saves the governor from feeling empty, but also prevents him from ending up with no one in the future." Madam Qin smiled mischievously: "Master Xiao, what do you think?"
Xiao Yan glanced at her expressionlessly.
He felt like shit.
Do you want to see what kind of shit this barefoot girl is talking about? !
