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Chapter 33 Old Love
  Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly when he heard the familiar name.

Counting from closing your eyes to rebirth, it only takes ten days in total. The past events, the figure imprinted in the bottom of my heart, are so clear that it makes my heart tremble.

Eunuch Zhao is the best at observing words and expressions. In such a short moment, he noticed something was wrong. He looked at Jiang Shaohua with a smile and said, "Is it possible that the princess has also heard of the name of the young master?"

Jiang Shaohua quickly returned to normal and smiled calmly: "I heard my grandfather talk about it before."

Eunuch Zhao smiled understandingly: "When the late emperor was still alive, the prince wrote two letters every month and sent them to the palace. The late emperor often sent people to Nanyang County to deliver letters. The prince was indeed familiar with the personnel in the palace."

King Nanyang was the younger brother who was raised by the late emperor. He had deep feelings and frequent correspondence. With the late emperor's love and support, King Nanyang did not delay in making friends with the courtiers even though he was far away in the vassal territory.

The Zheng family was originally a large family in Xingyang with many members. Empress Dowager Zheng's branch has moved to the capital since her grandfather's generation. Empress Dowager Zheng was outstanding in appearance when she was young. She was selected by the former Empress Dowager and made the Crown Princess, and then gradually became the Queen Mother.

The Zheng family in the capital also became a prominent descendant, and the title of An Guogong was passed down to two generations. Today's An Guogong is the nephew of Empress Dowager Zheng.

The Young Master Zheng mentioned by Eunuch Zhao is the eldest grandson of the Zheng family and the direct grandnephew of Empress Dowager Zheng.

This young prince was deeply loved by Empress Dowager Zheng. He had been in and out of the palace since he was a child, studying and practicing martial arts with the prince of the dynasty. He is only twelve years old this year. He is extremely intelligent, talented in both civil and military affairs, and handsome in appearance. Together with the fourth son of the Wang family, he is known as the most outstanding young man in the capital.

Eunuch Zhao got into a conversation and praised Fourth Young Master Wang again: "... Fourth Young Master Wang is the most outstanding legitimate son of this generation in the Wang family. He has a photographic memory and is unparalleled in intelligence. He is very handsome in appearance. He is only not as good as the younger Young Master. , The body bones are a little weaker. This is something that can’t be helped, it’s a deficiency disease brought from the mother’s womb.”

Jiang Shaohua smiled and listened to Eunuch Zhao's gossip.

The Fourth Young Master Wang, whose only name is Jin, was her short-lived husband in her previous life.

Young Master Zheng, whose given name is Zixian and whose full name is Zheng Chen, is her young and devoted lover. They cannot stay together and have been entangled in each other for half their lives.

What a coincidence.

Eunuch Zhao has a habit of talking nonsense. He usually works as an errand in the palace and dare not say much. During the days I came to Nanyang County, my mouth kept moving every day, which was really enjoyable. The princess listened so attentively that Eunuch Zhao became more and more enthusiastic.

"I know that the princess can't let go of Nanyang County. In fact, there are many benefits to going to the capital. What Lu Junma said that day was right. The princess is ten years old this year, and she will be born in a few years. By then , How can any young man in Nanyang County be worthy of being the princess?"

"The capital city is different. There are so many noble generals from aristocratic families, and so many outstanding young men. The young master the servant mentioned just now is two years older than the princess, and the Fourth Young Master Wang is only three years older than the princess. It’s appropriate for this age group…”

When Eunuch Zhao said this, he paused intentionally.

It's a pity that the ten-year-old Nanyang Princess didn't realize it yet, so she refused without thinking: "I don't know them. Whether they are good or not has nothing to do with me."

Eunuch Zhao was not discouraged and continued to smile: "The princess went to the palace, where she was educated by the Queen Mother and accompanied by the princess. There were also two county princesses in the palace, both of whom were about the same age as the princess. The little girl's family was in the same place. , it is also a pleasure to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.”

The princess mentioned by Eunuch Zhao is Jiang Baohua, the eldest daughter of Emperor Taikang, who is fourteen years old this year.

There are two county heads, one is Jiang Yuehua, the thirteen-year-old head of Dongping County, and the other is Jiang Guanhua, the head of Huaiyang County, who is twelve years old this year. They are all close members of the clan. They were taken into the palace for education since childhood and grew up with the princess.

Empress Dowager Zheng sent Eunuch Zhao to take Jiang Shaohua into the palace, which was not out of the ordinary. There is indeed a precedent for this in the palace.

The only problem is that Jiang Shaohua is no ordinary clan girl, she is the head of Nanyang County. She has a fiefdom and real power, and she is not an orphan who can be easily manipulated.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said: "I know Eunuch Zhao has good intentions. However, my mind has been made up, so there is no need to persuade Eunuch Zhao."

Cannibals are soft and short.

Eunuch Zhao was soft-spoken and short-handed, so he could only chuckle and change the topic: "It's already the time for spring plowing. I heard that the princess will hold a spring plowing ceremony in two days. I wonder if I can join in the fun."

Farming and mulberry cultivation are the foundation of the country. The spring plowing ceremony is a common ritual passed down through several dynasties. On the day when spring plowing begins, the emperor will personally pull the oxen and walk back and forth in the fields. All the courtiers had to plow the land. On this day, the county governors and magistrates also followed suit and put on their farm clothes and went to the fields to perform spring plowing ceremonies. In Nanyang County, Jiang Shaohua is the one who is qualified to perform the spring plowing ceremony.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "It would be great if Eunuch Zhao is willing to go with us. I will send someone to invite Eunuch Zhao when the time comes."

Eunuch Zhao happily agreed.

……

After Eunuch Zhao left, Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly and remained silent.

A pair of eyes flashed with complex and obscure emotions.

Memories of the long-lasting past are stirring in my heart. It was as if a giant hand was holding her breath tightly.

Yinzhu didn't know what was going on and had a misunderstanding. She couldn't help but whisper: "This Eunuch Zhao has a stifling scent of makeup and powder, and he sounds demonic when he speaks. The princess can just ask Qiu Dianshan to accompany her, why bother to do it in person?" Handle."

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "A villain can't accomplish anything, but he can do bad things. Spending some money and giving some smiles can solve the problem, but it's always better to have a stumbling opponent every day."

Yin Zhu was a little annoyed: "My servant understands the truth. I just feel sorry for the princess. If the prince is still alive, the Queen Mother would not dare to take the initiative of the princess. How can a eunuch dare to show off his power in Nanyang County."

However, my grandfather is already gone.

No one can protect her from the wind and rain anymore. She has to face all difficulties by herself.

"Yinzhu, I want to be alone for a while." Yinzhu was a little worried, but didn't say anything and left obediently.

Jiang Shaohua leaned his head on the back of the chair and covered his face with his wide sleeves.

There was darkness in front of him.

In this darkness, a young face with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes flashed out.

A halo of light seemed to appear, driving away the boundless darkness. The sky and the earth suddenly lit up.

The young man raised his lips and his eyes shone: "Cousin Shaohua, let's go hunting together on horseback."

"Okay, let's make a bet to see who has more prey today." The young girl laughed brightly.

The young man raised his eyebrows and smiled: "If you like my BMW, I will just give it to you. What kind of bet are you making? However, you have to give me a hand-embroidered purse."

Her cheeks were a little red, and she glared at him, but said nothing.

His face also turned red, and he reached out to hold her hand.

……

Button, button, button!
  There was a sudden knock on the door.

The corners of his eyes were a little wet.

Jiang Shaohua sniffed and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve: "Who?"

(End of this chapter)