The ghost-catching princess, she always pretends to be weak

Chapter 20 Entering the palace to reminisce about the past
  "Jiu'er, Miss Chen's background is destined to be ostracized in the circle of noble girls in the capital. How much can you help her? But recently I heard that many people in the capital are interested in discussing marriage with her brother. If If Chen Shu can get married to the Zhang family, that will be different."

"Mom, Miss Zhang has no intention of helping Chen Miao today."

Hearing that Chen Shu was planning to marry Miss Zhang Er from his own mother's mouth, Wen Jiu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, as if his Qi and pulse were blocked during daily practice and were all blocked in his chest.

"That's no wonder. Miss Zhang Er has a distinguished status, and Chen Shu is just a small official in the capital. When the time comes, if you really want to discuss marriage, your father will go there in person. But having said that, if your father wants you to marry him today, When he discusses marriage, he also has grudges against his mother."

Wen Jiu's brows drooped again, and he felt more and more uncomfortable.

"Mother, why do you have to look down on me? What if Chen Shu is not a creature of the pond?"

Mrs. Wen's eyes darkened, she looked at Wen Jiu thoughtfully, and asked slowly: "Is Jiu'er familiar with him?"

Wen Jiu's eyes widened suddenly and he hurriedly shook his head in denial: "My daughter doesn't know him."

She really doesn’t know her, but she would like to know her...

Thinking of this, Wen Jiu couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.

The post-autumn sunshine shines on the ground through the leaves, and the scent of sweet-scented osmanthus fills your breath.

The woman in the courtyard was wrapped in a cloak and lying on a rocking chair under the tree, closing her eyes comfortably.

The ghost hunting order has been terrifyingly quiet recently, so as long as this year passes peacefully, the Tongsheng Talisman and the engagement will be released, and then you will be completely free.

"Girl! Girl!"

Zisu trotted all the way into the courtyard. She was the eldest maid in Wenjiu courtyard. Although she was sometimes irritable, her behavior was always decent. I don't know what made her lose her composure.

But Wen Jiu didn't even want to open his eyes, and his tone was indifferent, "What happened?"

"Girl." Zi Su panted, "Sixth Princess, please come to the palace tomorrow."

Wen Jiu sat up suddenly. He came so quickly.
  "Why did the princess summon you to the palace?" Taifu Wen took the tea handed over by Mrs. Wen and asked with a slight frown.

"Perhaps we met in Prince Yong'an's palace that day, and it reminded me of our childhood friendship."

Wen Jiu sat aside with a low eyebrow. If it had been the past, he would have pretended to be sick and declined again. After all, the palace was not a fun place.

"Forget it, since I ask you to go, you should go."

"The palace is no more than a royal palace, and it is no more a home. If you don't know how to restrain yourself in the palace, then you are asking for trouble." Mrs. Wen warned her earnestly, with worry on her face.

Thinking of what Wen Jiu did in Yong'an Palace that day, although it was not her fault, it was inevitable that it was true.

"Mother, my daughter knows." Wen Jiu blinked his eyes, looking innocent and sensible.

After a few more days of arrogance, the eldest princess might propose to break off the engagement. Wouldn't this be an unexpected surprise?
  Taifu Wen looked at Wen Jiu thoughtfully, and there was a profound meaning between the lines: "Jiu'er, after entering the palace, what should you see and what shouldn't be seen, what should be said and shouldn't be said, what should be done and what shouldn't be done, As a father, I hope you know it well."

Naturally, Wen Jiu will not offend anyone with the princess protecting him, but Mrs. Wen knows that his daughter is extremely talented, and she may not be able to do things that others cannot see or hear.

The palace is a place of right and wrong, and it is inevitable that there will be some nastiness.

"Yes, daddy."

Although Wen Jiu's face was calm, his heart suddenly lurched. His father had always been kind and cheerful, but there was a hidden warning in these words.

After coming out of Mother Wen's courtyard, Wen Jiu took Zi Su and Pinellia ternata to the street to do some shopping. He promised to bring some fresh things to the palace, so naturally he couldn't break his promise.

Of course, she also had to hand over a letter to Lu Xu.

She recalled that the letter that day also mentioned that if she wanted to reply, she only needed to drop the letter at Chen's Medicine Hall and someone would turn the corner and give it to him. "Zisu, send this letter to Chen's Medicine Hall and say it is for his family."

Wen Jiu already knew in his heart that Lu Xu's stronghold must be based on his leadership.

She took Banxia into the powder shop. The master and the servant took some of the novel colors they saw and waited for Zi Su while shopping.

"Ms. Wen is well." Enemies met Zhang Jin and Liu Yue on a narrow road.

Wen Jiu originally wanted to pretend he didn't see it, but Zhang Jin took the initiative to say hello to him, and his coyness only made him look stingy.

"Miss Zhang Er, you are so clever." Wen Jiu put his hand on Zi Su without leaving any trace, making a gesture of supporting the wind and weak willow.

However, she did not forget to raise a smile at the corner of her mouth, and glanced at Liu Yue behind her seemingly unintentionally, making her take another step back in fright.

"Does Miss Wen like these rouges so much?"

Zhang Jin asked pretending to be surprised when he saw the boy behind Wen Jiu carrying bags full of bags.

"I still have a lot of rouge and gouache used by the royal family in my house. If the girl doesn't mind, I will have someone send it to the girl."

Are you waiting for her here? Is it enough to use the ones from the palace?

Wen Jiu's expression remained normal, he held his chest and coughed twice, "I didn't like these things originally, but the princess called me into the palace, so I thought of bringing some fun things in."

"How can the princess like these things!" Liu Yue looked at Wen Jiu showing off like this, and was afraid of her but couldn't hold it back.

"Miss Liu, you don't need to compare yourself with the princess. The princess has always been sympathetic to the people and considerate of people's livelihood, so she will not dislike these things."

Wen Jiu had a sarcastic look on his face, and the implication behind his words was probably unknown to everyone.

"Miss Wen doesn't need to target Yue'er everywhere. She just has a bad temper. That day at Yong'an Palace, she was just a little impulsive, and her nature is not bad."

Zhang Jin took Wen Jiu's hand affectionately, "Miss Wen is about the same size as us. Now that her health is improving, she will inevitably move around in these circles in the future. Sisters should get along well with each other."

Wen Jiu snorted lightly, as if she heard a big joke, and she calmly pulled her hand away.

"I thought that since Zhang Mansion was discussing the marriage with Mr. Chen, there would be more or less Miss Zhang Er's wishes. Now it seems that this was not the girl's intention. The girl defended Liu Yue in every way without thinking about Chen Miao at that time. The attitude towards this marriage is evident, I would like to advise the girl, it is better to stop the loss in time, otherwise it will harm others and yourself."

Wen Jiu stared at Zhang Jin with an expression on his face and lied that he was unwell. He covered his chest and left the rouge shop with Zisu and Banxia.

She knew she shouldn't interfere in Chen Shu's affairs, but Miss Zhang Er was not a good match.

"This Wen Jiu! You can't stand still and you dare to teach us a lesson! Aren't you just from a better background!" Liu Yue said angrily, "It looks like he won't live long! Do you still have the chance to be carried to the Crown Prince's Mansion?"

"Yue'er be careful what you say." Zhang Jin scolded sternly, "Don't mess with her."

next day
  Before it was bright and warm, the maids helped him get up. After washing and dressing up, he took the things he bought yesterday and got into the carriage.

The eunuch guarding the palace gate had already seen the Wen family's carriage entering the palace road and hurriedly got on. This was the daughter of the aristocratic family that the Sixth Princess favored most, otherwise he would not have let himself wait in the cold wind for so long.

"I have met Miss Wen. The old slave Shi Deyue is here to wait for the girl on the orders of the Sixth Princess."

"Thank you, father-in-law." Wen Jiu held Zi Su's hand and stepped out of the carriage, nodding towards Shi Deyue to express his gratitude.

"You're welcome, girl, please come this way."

　I'm a little snail climbing up the list

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)