boudoir

Chapter 429 12 years later ([-])

Qi Rui pushed open the corner door of the back garden of the Wangfu, avoiding the two servants who were talking in the porch, tiptoed down the porch, walked to the depths of the garden under a magnificent waterfall of wisteria flowers, climbed up the tree nimbly, Sit down on the vine branch.

The sun was shining brightly, shining on her delicate face through the flower curtain, causing her to half-close her eyes.She conveniently picked a big banana leaf and put it on her waist, lay down, resting her hands on the back of her head, crossing her legs.

Soon, there was another rush of footsteps at the corner door, and someone said anxiously: "Where is the princess? Can you see the princess?!"

The servants in the hallway said repeatedly: "I didn't see...the princess didn't come here!"

The person stomped his feet and said, "Where did you go? Your Highness is already here!"

Qi Rui lifted the blossoming branches and looked, Fan Yun had already led the people out quickly.

She pursed her lips and lay down comfortably again.

The wisteria flower was suddenly pushed away, and a handsome smiling face suddenly appeared in front of her eyes.

"I knew you were hiding here!"

Qi Zishen said proudly.

"elder brother!"

Qi Rui muttered dissatisfiedly, got up and sat up, "What are you doing here?"

Qi Zishen sat down next to her and said, "Qing Ran is here, why didn't you see me?"

"I have nothing to do with him, why do we need to see each other?" She calmly brushed the hem of her skirt and hugged her knees.

Lu Yan is the son of Concubine Shu, and Qing Ran is his nickname.Today is my mother's birthday, and every year the queen would come to visit her in person, but this year it was not possible because the queen was pregnant with a dragon fetus again.The third prince was still young, so she knew that Lu Yan would definitely come to give the queen a birthday gift, but no, just when she was going to her mother's room, Yue Gui told her that the second prince was already on the way.

Fortunately, she ran fast.

"Why don't you want to see him?" Qi Zi looked at her cautiously, "Could it be because he might have allowed you to sneak out to watch a theater last time?"

"no!"

Qi Rui loudly denied.Does she have to get his permission if she wants to sneak out to watch a show?Of course, this is one of the reasons.In fact, Lu Yan is very domineering. He not only forbids her to sneak out to watch the theater, but also forbids her to dress up as a servant girl to go to temple fairs in private.

In short, this person is very mother-in-law.But it wasn't enough for her to avoid him.

"Why is that?" Qi Zishen didn't understand.

He is 14 years old, and his mother told him to take good care of his younger siblings, so he cares about them very much.Minniang was very close to Qing Ran when she was a child, and she refused to walk, so Qing Ran carried her on her back.She refused to eat, so Qing Ran fed her.Qing Ran is a careful person by nature, and she is even more careful with Min Niang.He even knew the clothes she was wearing and the hairstyle she wore every time he saw Minniang, and every time they were out, he would take care to bring back something that Minniang liked.

At that time, Minniang followed Qing Ran's buttocks all day long, and he, a serious big brother, was almost jealous.He also has to reach the age when he is about to marry, so he knows what Qing Ran thinks, he grew up with Qing Ran when he was young, and he also hopes that he can treat Min Niang like this forever.But why did Minniang alienate him when he grew up?

He recalled that recently, Minniang seemed not as lively as before, as if she had something on her mind.

He blamed himself a little, maybe he was too worried about his second brother's studies these days, so he neglected his sister's feelings.

"No matter what, you shouldn't avoid seeing him." He slowed down his tone and said softly: "Today is my mother's 30th birthday, and many guests have come, including my aunt, fourth aunt, and eighth aunt. , how bad it is for you to avoid it like this."

Qi Rui thought for a while, then nodded: "Then I'll go back to my room first, and I'll go out after he meets his mother."

At that time, Lu Yan should have gone to the East Prince's Mansion with his elder brother and the others. There are all female relatives here, so she can't touch him.

Qi Zishen patted his sister's head helplessly, and got off the ground before catching her who jumped off.

The two brothers and sisters parted ways after sitting down, Qi Rui went back to the room to change clothes, while Qi Zishen came to the main room.

At this time, the main room was full of people, and Lu Yan was talking in front of Liuli.

The house was full of pearl powder, but there was no familiar shadow. He was a little absent-minded, but he couldn't help cheering up to deal with Huai'an Princess' words.

The woman in front of her will always look like this, smiling at Yanyan, but her gaze seems to be able to penetrate into people's hearts.

"Shen'er invites the second prince to the East Mansion for a sit-down. Your grandfather may have already set up a chess game and waited there."

Liuli looked at the young man in front of her, full of joy in her heart.

Youth is good, the heroic spirit of the whole body forced back the spring outside the door a bit.

Lu Yan bid farewell obediently, and stepped out of the threshold with Qi Zishen in the room full of admiration.

After leaving the door, he ran straight to the East Mansion.Every time King Dingbei sets up a chess game, he always asks Minniang to play beside him.

Princess Huai'an's chess skills are very poor, so she made Min Niang to learn chess from Rong'an Hou Du Rui, and she has already learned a lot.

He is also a disciple of Marquis Rong An himself, and he couldn't help laughing when he thought of the time when Father Yang went to beg Marquis Rong An to accept him as his disciple on his behalf.

There are many chess players in the palace, he only wants to worship Rong Anhou as his teacher because of Minniang.

He had known Minniang since he was a child, and the first time he saw her, she was only three months old. Princess Huai'an brought her into the palace to talk to the queen, and the concubine mother happened to bring him there too. At that time she was lying in a swaddle, The two eyes rolled around and stopped when they landed on him. He felt it was very novel, so he walked over to see her.

Her skin is so tender and smooth, like suet jade, but softer than suet jade, like curdled goat milk, but more shiny than goat milk, he never knew that babies can be so beautiful and cute, next time When I went to the queen, I couldn't help asking about Minniang.

After asking too many questions, the Queen treated it as an anecdote and told Princess Huai'an.

Princess Huai'an came to the palace for a while, instead of Minniang, she brought Zishen. That year when the concubine's mother died of illness, King Huai'an and Prince Dingbei's family went to the palace to express their condolences, and he saw Minniang again.She was nearly three years old then.The queen had also given birth to the third prince, and his father pitied him for losing his father when he was young, so he asked him to move to Kunqing Palace to follow the queen.

The queen treated him very well.During the period after the death of his mother and concubine, he was very depressed, so that he neglected his studies. The queen scolded him face to face, but cried for him behind his back, and then asked Master Du to make up for him in person.

He knew that the Marquis of Rong'an had a very good relationship with the Huai'an Palace, so he asked Lord Du about Minniang.When Master Du came again, he brought Min Niang along.

At that time, Minniang was almost four years old, and the original little fan group had grown into a white and fat little girl. When Mrs. Du was reviewing the book for him, she would quietly listen to it. For the questions that couldn't be answered, she would gently pat the back of his hand with the chubby hand, telling him not to worry.

He was very happy, and gave her the things he usually collected to play with. She didn't like to play with knives and swords, so he asked the maids to make puppets for her, and then went to the queen to beg for a lot of her melons and fruits. She would happily kiss his cheek.And the queen and the others were watching them and laughing.

His schoolwork finally caught up.

Since Mrs. Du didn't have to go to the palace to review his books, Minniang seldom came in.Princess Huai'an doesn't know why, every time she enters the palace, she only brings Zishen and Zi'an with her and not Minniang.

Minniang was five years old when she learned chess from Lord Du.After he heard about it, he went to ask his father to learn chess from Mr. Du.The royal father has always been kind to his children, but he couldn't resist him, so he greeted Master Du.From then on, he saw Minniang every now and then, and it continued until now.

But recently, he didn't see Minniang when he came to the palace several times.

He walked quickly to Dingbei Prince's Mansion, and sure enough, Dingbei King had set up a chess game in Rongxitang's study room, but it was not Minniang who was playing next to him, but praying for Zizheng and Zi'an and the Nie family brothers.

He looked around and asked Lu Yan, "Where's Miss Min?"

Lu Yan gave a hiccup, and said, "Miss Min is not feeling well, she has to lie down before coming out."

The Nie family brothers grinned and said: "Qing Ran loses her mind if she doesn't see Minniang, she must lose today!"

The children of several families played together since they were young, and they are used to joking.

Qi Zishen smiled and said nothing.There is an elder like King Dingbei, but Lu Yan is not easy to flatter them.Sui said: "You are just not used to being old or young, wait for me to tell your mother later."

The Nie brothers quickly waved their hands with pale faces.

King Dingbei laughed out loud.Every time he saw these children together, he was very happy.

Qi Rui changed clothes in the room, ate a small melon, and then went to the main room.

Liuli smiled and asked her: "Qing Ran and your brothers all went to play chess in the grandfather's house, why did you come back?"

Qi Mulan said with a smile: "Miss Min is getting older, she doesn't like playing with boys anymore."

Qi Rui snuggled into her aunt's arms and said, "Where's Sister Rong? Why don't you bring her back to play?"

Qi Mulan said: "Sister Rong and your aunt Xiang went to move peonies in Sister Han's garden, and Sister Han promised to give her two pots."

Qi Rui said: "Then I will go too."

Liuli watched her go out with a smile, with a touch of deep love in her eyes.

Qi Mulan said: "Isn't sister-in-law unwilling to have too much contact with the princes? Why did she—"

Liuli gradually suppressed her smile and said: "Because of what the Holy Majesty said back then, I really don't want Minniang to get involved in this muddy water, but we as parents have nothing to do about children's matters. Qing Ran is a good boy, and Minniang is also a good boy." Good boy, they grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and they were separated abruptly, and your elder brother and I couldn't bear it."

Qi Mulan nodded and said, "That's right!"

When Qi Rui went to the East Palace, Sister Rong and Aunt Xiang had already left, and Qi Hanzhi was watering the peony.Qi Rui walked over and sat on the wooden chair in the greenhouse without saying a word.

Qi Hanzhi raised her lips and said, "What's wrong? My little princess."

Qi Rui said seriously: "It's nothing. I just feel quite bored."

Qi Hanzhi glanced at the figure on the porch behind her, and said with a smile, "Who provoked you? Tell me, and I'll ask him for you."

(End of this chapter)