Chapter 108 Who Made You Unhappy
Soon after returning home, Shang Xi heard the news that the Jingyuan Marquis Mansion was giving out porridge and clothes during the snow to accumulate blessings for the late old marquis.
Shang Xi looked at the vast expanse of white sky and earth and chuckled softly: "It's clearly to help others, but he's just looking for an excuse that no one can find fault with. He's always so kind..."
"Furong, go down and make the arrangements. The Princess's Mansion should also do good deeds for the old Marquis..."
"yes……"
Furong responded, took two steps back, and went downstairs to make arrangements.
Shang Xi looked at the snow gradually getting heavier under the eaves and sighed softly.
It is said that auspicious snow means a good harvest, but this year's snow... doesn't look like a good sign.
The heavy snow didn't stop until the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month.
The sun shone through the heavy clouds, onto the ground, and the snow on the streets was cleared.
Shops along the street opened one after another, peddlers walked the streets hawking their wares, and the streets, which had been quiet for a long time, became lively again.
As the year draws to a close, the streets are bustling with activity and people have smiles on their faces.
On the Laba Festival, Shang Xi came to the Marquis' Mansion early.
Laba Festival requires offering sacrifices to gods. As the "mistress of the house" of the marquis's mansion, how could he not be there?
Xiao Ning was practicing sword in the yard.
She was wearing a light-colored jacket, and the long sword was wielded freely in her hands, like flowing water.
The sword shadow reflected the unmelted snow, fleeting glimpses.
The heroic figure caught his eyes, and the love in his heart surged.
Shang Xi just stood in the corridor, watching her practice sword almost obsessively. Furong stood beside him with her hands hanging down, admiring Xiao Ning's heroic figure.
I have to say, the way the prince consort dances with the sword is really heart-warming.
It's totally different from her usual nonchalant image.
At this moment, she was like the unsheathed sword in her hand, sharp, dangerous, yet charming.
After Xiao Ning finished practicing sword, Yuzhu ran over with the cloak in her hand to put it on Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning refused, "I just broke out in a sweat and am feeling hot."
Yuzhu forcefully put the coat on her and said angrily, "It's because you're sweating that you need to wrap yourself up tightly. It's so cold out here, you'll be in trouble if you catch a cold!"
Xiao Ning had no choice but to let Yuzhu put the cloak on her, and then went around to the front and tied the belt around her chest.
Then when Yuzhu stepped back, he rubbed her head mischievously.
Mess up a person's nice bun.
The angry little maidservant protected her hair bun and glared at her.
Then she laughed, turned around, and prepared to go into the house with her sword in hand.
But he saw Shang Xi and his servant in the corridor.
The beautiful scene just now made Shang Xi feel sad, and the nails hanging from his sleeves dug deep into his palms.
Blood oozed from the palm of his hand.
But his face remained calm.
Even when the two of them looked at each other, he smiled at her calmly.
"Your Highness, why are you here?"
Xiao Ning raised his lips and threw the sword to Yuzhu, then strode towards Shang Xi.
Arriving in front of the two, Xiao Ning couldn't help but frown: "Princess, haven't you been eating well recently? Why do you look so much thinner?"
Furong glanced at Shang Xi.
That’s right. Ever since he returned that day, His Highness has been in a depressed mood.
It can be seen that His Highness really wants to come to the Marquis' Mansion to see the Prince Consort, but the Prince Consort said that the wind and snow are too strong and asked him not to rush back and forth.
The intention is good, but unfortunately His Highness is a lovesick person.
A day without seeing you feels like three years.
It has been so many years since I last saw my prince consort.
I'm so exhausted for her.
Shang Xi touched his cheek and smiled, "No, maybe you haven't seen me for a long time, so you saw me wrongly."
Xiao Ning: "My eyes are my ruler, how can I be wrong?"
How can she aim and shoot if she doesn't have such good eyesight?
From sniper rifles to pistols, as long as they are within the shooting range, she can shoot them in the head!
Shang Xi: "...Really? I don't feel anything myself."
Xiao Ning bent down slightly, moved in front of Shang Xi, and stared at his face seriously.
Shang Xi was so startled by the sudden closeness that he took a half step back.
He frowned and looked at Xiao Ning, "What are you doing?"
Xiao Ning said: "You are not happy."
Shang Xi: “…No.”
Xiao Ning: "You have, what happened, who made you unhappy?"
Furong's gaze fell quietly on Xiao Ning.
Apart from you who can affect His Highness's emotions, who else has the ability to make His Highness depressed and lose his appetite?
Shang Xi raised his hand and punched her shoulder lightly, then said with a smile, "That's not true! Today is Laba Festival, and we have to offer sacrifices to the gods tonight. I came here early to see if there is anything that needs to be prepared."
Xiao Ning: “…”
There's no need to come so early...
It was early in the morning, she had just finished practicing sword skills and hadn't even had breakfast yet.
"Has the princess had her breakfast yet?"
Shang Xi nodded: "I have already had breakfast, have you not eaten yet?"
Xiao Ning said: "Yes, Your Highness, please accompany me and have some more. It's quite boring to eat alone."
Shang Xi looked at her and nodded slightly.
The two sat together to eat. Xiao Ning felt like the host and took good care of Shang Xi.
Shang Xi looked at Xiao Ning who was busy beside him, and held her down and said, "You don't have to work hard. I'm not hungry. Just eat what you have."
Xiao Ning frowned and broke away from him, forcefully scooping some porridge and placing it in front of him. "I know how much the princess eats. I don't know what happened to her recently that caused her to become so irritable. But no matter what, you still have to eat well. Your health is the most important thing."
Shang Xi: “…”
The mixture of bitterness and emotion made his throat feel a little blocked.
He lowered his eyes to look at the bowl of porridge, calmed down his emotions, looked up and smiled at Xiao Ning, "What kind of trouble could this palace encounter? Are you too idle recently that's why you think so much?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
It was obvious that the princess didn't want to talk to her any more, so Xiao Ning said nothing more, "Eat quickly, it will get cold soon."
As he said that, he stood up and scooped a bowl of porridge for himself, then sat down opposite Shang Xi.
Xiao Ning was used to being hungry in her previous life. Even though she has no worries about food and clothing in this life, she is still trying to adapt to her status and change her previous way of eating that was like wolfing down the food. However, she cannot hide her love for food, and the food she eats looks particularly... appetizing.
Shang Xi looked at her, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up a little.
He lowered his eyes, pinched the spoon with his fingers, scooped up a spoonful of hot porridge and put it into his mouth.
However, the ordinary lotus seed porridge actually tastes a bit sweet when put into the mouth.
After the two finished their meal, they began to prepare the things needed for the evening sacrifice to the gods.
Furong took advantage of the gap and walked to Yuzhu.
Yuzhu was a little afraid of Furong. When she saw her, she immediately bowed and whispered, "Aunt Furong..."
Furong smiled and took her hand, helping her up lovingly.
"Why is Miss Yuzhu so polite?"
Yuzhu was a little flattered.
Furong is the first-class maid beside the princess. Although she always smiles when she meets people, Yuzhu is still afraid of her.
Especially at this moment, the way she smiled politely at her made Yuzhu even more uneasy.
But she was the head maid in the Marquis's courtyard. Even if she was timid, she had to try her best to stay calm and not embarrass the Marquis!
She maintained a respectable smile and asked, "Aunt Furong, do you have something to talk to me about?"
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