Queen's New Clothes

Chapter 43
Wei Yan is wearing a green lotus-colored brocade robe with bamboo leaves and plum patterns today, and the green and purple robes are gold and jade precious.He stopped, looked at the shy and timid girl in front of him, and then glanced at the five-color longevity thread in her hand, which was decorated with red beans. Red beans are the most lovesick, and the meaning is self-evident.

Wei Yan's brows were clear and cold, he paused for a moment, and then calmly took the longevity strand from the girl's hand.

The girl raised her head in astonishment, shy and excited at the same time, she didn't expect him to pick it up when she gave it to Wei Wei.Now that Wei Feng actually took it, not only the girl was surprised, but also the girls watching from the bank were filled with regret, thinking that if he was the one who gave the thread of longevity just now, would Wei Shizi also accept it?

But then, Wei Yan slowly wrapped the Longevity Thread around the girl's wrist for three times.

He didn't touch the girl's body when he wrapped the long life thread, he behaved properly and politely, and said: "Wei thanked the girl for her kindness."

This is a very tactful refusal, which does not hurt the other girl's face, but also expresses his own position.

Although the girl was lost, Wei Yan was able to wrap her with a longevity thread, which was enough to make her happy for a long time.She blushed, bowed to Wei Feng, turned around and walked towards the shore.Su Xi finally saw the girl's face clearly, but it turned out that it was Song Ruqin, the sixth girl of the Zhen Guogong's mansion, and she was the younger sister of her future second sister-in-law Song Keqing.

Su Xi has been in contact with Song Ruqin several times, and knows that she is shy, so it is really rare to be able to do what she did today.

While Su Xi was thinking wildly, Wei Yan and a few young masters of aristocratic families had already walked up to him.She subconsciously stepped back, sideways and hid behind Fu Shaoyun without a trace.

Wei Feng didn't look at her, but instead glanced at Fu Shaoyun, his gaze stayed for a moment, then moved away again.

A group of people headed towards Chonglan Tower.Chonglan Building is a seven-storey tower with excellent views, and can have a panoramic view of the entire Xiangshui Lake. Standing on the top floor to see the scenery is excellent.This group of aristocratic sons took over the entire top floor today, and they had already gone away in a short while.

Su Xi came out from behind Fu Shaoyun, patted his chest, and was very thankful that he put on the veil wisely.

"Cousin Shaoyun, I'm going back first. It's too hot outside, so don't stand there for too long." After the knot was untied, Su Xi was much more calm when facing Fu Shaoyun, and said goodbye to Fu Shaoyun with a smile.

Fu Shaoyun nodded and watched her go away.

Su Xi went back to the shed, searched around but couldn't find Su Baiyu, and asked, "Mother, why are you missing Boge?"

Yin Shi was talking to another lady, and heard the words: "Brother Bo just said he wanted to watch the dragon boat, and your eldest brother took him to play in front."

There are eight dragon boats parked by the Xiangshui Lake. They are huge and majestic, which catches Su Baiyu's eyes.

Su Xi sat for a while, and Yin took her to meet several wives, and only then did she take off the veil.

The wives couldn't help but look at her a few more times, including the wives of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and the wives of Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Su Xi saluted one by one.

Su Xi was worried that her elder brother would not be able to take care of Su Baiyu alone, so she told Yin Shi and went to find them.

Gao Shi, the wife of Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, said: "Ling Ai is really beautiful, I wonder how old she is this year?"

Yin's smile was subtle, "It's still a yellow-haired girl, she just celebrated her 12th birthday at the beginning of this year."

Gao Shi also smiled, and didn't continue to ask any more questions, but he started to pay attention in his heart.

By the lake, Su Baiyu was standing under a willow tree, surrounded by a few kids around his age, he seemed the most unique.

The other children are lively and playful, with smiles on their faces, running from here to there, and from there to here.He was the only one with a serious face, looking like a mature young man, who stood beside Su Li like a grown-up, clutching Su Li's clothes, and occasionally glanced at the dragon boat docked by the river, with no special expression on his face.

Su Li smiled and said, "Brother Bai, don't you want to say a few words to Daddy?"

Su Baiyu shook his head seriously, with a look of "I don't want to talk to you".Suddenly he seemed to see something, let go of Su Li's hand, and ran forward.

Su Li called him: "Brother Bai, where are you going?" He followed him.

Su Baiyu stopped in front of a carriage, knelt down and picked up something on the ground, finally with a smile on his face, he raised his hand for Su Li to see: "Daddy, here is a sewing puppet."

Maybe someone left it here.It was a pair of tiger puppets. The tigress protected the cubs under her body, and the feeling of protecting the calf in the eyes of the tigress was vivid.It's just that the workmanship is a bit rough, presumably it's a gadget given to children by ordinary people.

Su Li paused, looking forward to Su Baiyu who lowered his head and was playing with the tiger puppet.

Su Baiyu has never played with this kind of thing. Before he was three years old, there was only a nanny by his side. The nanny would talk to him, eat with him, and sleep with him, but she couldn't make him a doll.After the age of three, Su Baiyu began to like Lubansuo, Sudoku, and things that required brains, but in fact, deep down in his heart, he was still a little envious of the little doll who could hold a cloth tiger.

Su Li saw that Su Baiyu had a serious face, but his eyes were full of curiosity, and suddenly a strong sense of guilt welled up in his heart.

Su Li was about to walk over when he suddenly heard a loud drum beating in his ears.He looked towards the Xiangshui River, and it turned out that the dragon boat race was about to start.

The sound of the drums was deafening, one after another.

Su Li looked back, but saw that the horse behind Su Baiyu was startled by the sound of the drum, and with a long hiss, raised its front hooves high, and was about to step on Su Baiyu in front——

"Boge!"

At the very moment, a girl in an autumn-colored skirt passed by, quickly picked up Su Baiyu, and hid under the horse's hoof.

The horse's hoof fell heavily on the ground, and it's not hard to imagine what would have happened if Su Baiyu hadn't dodged it.

Su Li hurried forward, with lingering fear in his heart, thanked the girl: "Thank you for your help..."

The girl turned around, and it was Yin Pengpeng, the niece of Yin's natal family.

Yin Pengpeng must have been terrified too, his face turned pale, and the hand holding Su Baiyu was still shaking slightly.But at that moment, I didn't know what was going on, so I rushed over without even thinking about it.Now she looked at Su Li in front of her, and with the last bit of strength she put Su Baiyu on the ground, her legs gave way and she almost couldn't stand up.

"Brother Su..."

Su Li stretched out his hand to hold her arm, and said, "Pengpeng? Why are you?"

Yin Pengpeng stabilized his body and said: "I came here with my sister. I just walked to the shore and saw this scene. I..."

Su Li asked her if she was injured, she shook her head and said no.Just a little scared.

Su Li called Su Baiyu to him, held his little hand and said, "Brother Bai, come over and thank Cousin Pengpeng."

Su Baiyu looked at Yin Pengpeng with dark eyes, and obediently said, "Thank you, Cousin Pengpeng."

Yin Pengpeng leaned over and patted his head, and said: "Next time, Brother Bo, don't stand in front of the carriage, do you understand?"

Su Baiyu let out a "hmm".

On the other side, Su Xi saw the scene just now from a distance.When the horse pulling the cart almost stepped on Su Baiyu, her heart was in her throat, and when Yin Pengpeng rushed out, she was both grateful and astonished.

In my impression, Yin Pengpeng doesn't like to associate with the Su family.

Yin Pengpeng is the fourth daughter of the Yin family. She is lively and intelligent. Like Yin Qiqi, she is the son of the first wife of the big house. The two sisters are deeply in love.

Standing in the distance, Su Xi saw her elder brother leading Su Baiyu to say goodbye to Yin Pengpeng.

The eldest brother and Su Baiyu had already walked away, but Yin Pengpeng was still standing there, quietly watching Su Li's back.I couldn't see her expression.Not long after, Yin Qiqi came to find her, and she left with Yin Qiqi.

Su Xi looked at this scene, a little puzzled.

Yin Pengpeng doesn't seem to hate people from the Su family, so why did she never come to the Su family's banquet in her previous life?

Chonglan Building.

Qin Xiu, the eldest son of Zheng Guogong's mansion, was sitting on a flower-painted blanket, holding a small silver bow and arrow, aiming at the large lacquered cloud and dragon pattern disc on the table, fully pulling the bowstring, letting go, and the arrow flew out—— Didn't hit the yellow corn millet in the lacquer pan.

A few people around laughed and said: "Master Qin's wedding is coming soon, do you only think about the bride all day long, and you are unfamiliar with archery?"

The game is called "Shooting Powder".Cut the yellow rice horn millet into small pieces and put them on a plate, and let everyone shoot the dough with small silver bows and arrows, and only those who hit the ball can eat it.It's just that the dough is cut into small pieces, and the surface is too sticky and slippery. If the force is slightly inaccurate, the arrow will be skewed to one side, making it very difficult to shoot.

Qin Xiuxiu is the fiancé-in-law of Su Lingyin, the fourth daughter of the Governor's Mansion.

Qin Xiu was not annoyed when he heard the teasing from everyone, and handed the silver bow and arrow to the people around him, "Come and try."

The result can be imagined, several people tried, but none of them could hit the dough.

Someone handed the bow and arrow to Wei Wei, and smiled half-truthfully, "Since everyone can't shoot, how about Tingzhou to try it out? I heard that you are very good at archery, so let's start today." Vision."

Wei Yan was looking towards Chonglan downstairs, and turned his head nonchalantly when he heard the words, and took the silver bow and arrow handed over by the man.He hadn't spoken much since he went upstairs, and he looked rather dispirited.He didn't refuse at the moment, he set the arrow and drew the bow, barely aiming, and saw a silver streak flashing past in front of him, stabbing firmly on a piece of dough.

There was applause all around.

"Good archery!"

He took back his bow and arrow, smiled slightly and said, "It's an honor."

The next few people played a few more games with great interest.

Wei Yan sat on the side, and occasionally participated in one or two rounds. He was usually like this, so no one could see that he was in a bad mood.

Some people wanted to call the little yellow warbler from Youfangyuan.It's just that due to the inappropriate occasion today, the emperor and empress sat under the canopy to watch the dragon boat race, and then they had to stop thinking about it.

Not long after, a man in an indigo robe stood up and bid farewell to everyone. "Everyone play slowly, I'll take a step first."

It is the third son Xiao of Pingyuan Houfu.

Someone said: "Isn't it, Xiao San, how long has it been since you went back? Is it true that you are being strictly controlled by the family?"

It is said that the third son Xiao married a fierce wife, since he got married, he can't participate in many outside activities.Going back so early today undoubtedly confirmed those words.Moreover, he was the only one who got married in this match, and if he was caught today, he must have a good joke.

Third Young Master Xiao pushed him and spat, "So what?"

The man laughed, "I heard that my sister-in-law has a fierce personality, and no one dared to provoke her when she was not out of the cabinet. I wonder how you get along with her? Hey, if you came back late today, wouldn't you be punished by kneeling on the washboard?" ?”

Xiao San shook his head and said: "At first glance, you are a layman, and you won't understand even if I tell you." After saying that, he couldn't help it, and said: "Women are meant to be coaxed, how can you be head-to-head, you hold her in the palm of your hand , she will soften naturally. That's all, you will know these truths after you get married. "

After all, he got up and left.

On the other side, Wei Yan was sitting on the couch by the window, propping his chin, looking thoughtful.

(End of this chapter)