Chapter 44 She did it on purpose!! "Really not seeing you?" Song...
"Really?" Song Youning narrowed his eyes and said in a heavier tone.
No one responded in the room. Jingwen stood there trembling, moving his steps a little, fearing that Song Youning would be in trouble because of his master.
"Since you're not here, can I leave now?"
Song Youning stretched his neck, trying to see through the hollow carved wooden door to see what Li Funing was doing.
But because it was a little far from the door and there were complicated objects, screens and wind blocking the view, nothing could be seen from the outside looking in.
"Never mind, never mind."
She waved her hand in frustration, turned away, and pretended to leave: "Since Lord Li won't see anyone... then I have no choice but to go to the Zhenbei Palace to find Prince Xiao..." Her voice was aggrieved and low, as if she was angry.
Song Youning had just taken two steps down the stairs when the carved wooden door, which had been tightly closed, creaked open by itself, but the person inside did not come out.
When Song Youning heard the sound, he knew that Li Funing had opened the door himself.
She turned her back to the door and laughed in her heart, the corners of her mouth couldn't stop rising.
But she felt it was not good to lose her status as a princess in front of everyone, so she had to cover her face with a handkerchief and pretended not to hear the sound.
She looked up at the scorching sun and said to Chuntao, "Chuntao, it's so hot today, it's easy to get angry..."
"The expedition to the North is imminent... and I'm bored right now... why not let loose today... and have a blast at Zuixianlou!"
She waved her hand, signaling Chuntao, "Go tell Prince Xiao that I've prepared lunch at Zuixianlou, along with delicacies and fine wines, and ask him to come quickly... I'll get drunk with him!"
Chun Tao looked at her master, who was winking at her, and for a moment she didn't know how to react. She could only calmly reply, "As you command! I'll go and invite Master Xiao right away!"
"etc!"
Before Chuntao took two steps, a clear and melodious voice came from the study. Although the tone was clear, it sounded a little hurried when listening carefully.
The door, which was only slightly open before, was suddenly pushed open with force, and Li Funing came out of the room with a dark face.
Chuntao stood there at a loss. What should she do? Should she go or not?
When Song Youning heard the voice, he turned around slightly and looked up and down at Li Funing, who had a sullen face.
Now he doesn't look like a cold and aloof prime minister at all. There is a hint of annoyance on his fair and refined face.
Her always charming peach blossom eyes now flashed with a sharp cold light. The corners of her mouth drooped slightly as she gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness, if you want to be unrestrained for once, why don't you come to me?"
"Could it be that this official, the fiancé chosen by His Majesty, holds a lower position in His Highness' heart than that of Prince Xiao?"
Song Youning looked at his sullen expression and felt very cute in her heart. This made him look more lively. It was just like before, as if she owed him a lot of money.
She stared at Li Funing's slightly trembling cheeks, and she wished she could rub Li Funing's face, which was as red as a baby's, immediately.
But then she suddenly thought that she had not done anything just now, but he kept the door closed to her. It was really unreasonable, and her anger started to surge out again.
She suppressed the evil fire in her heart, her body softened, and she leaned nonchalantly against the carved pillar beside her. She stood with her arms folded, raised an eyebrow and said, "Hey! Isn't this Lord Li?"
"Why did Lord Li come out of the study? Isn't he busy with official business?"
"I dare not disturb Lord Li from handling his official business..." She spoke in a sarcastic tone.
Hearing this, Li Funing, who was already furious, became even angrier, but in order not to lose his composure in front of everyone, he pretended to cough.
He straightened his clothes again, still pretending to be indifferent: "I have just finished reviewing it, and now I have nothing to do!"
The peach blossom eyes that were originally as cold as ice suddenly became full of vitality, as if it was warm and cold.
His eyes flickered as he glanced at Song Youning who was looking at him, and his eyelashes trembled like a fan.
The look of reluctance seemed to say: "Your Highness, I have nothing to do! Please invite me, I am easy to invite, Your Highness, call me! I will go with you!"
Song Youning wanted to laugh in her heart. Li Funing had always been pretending to be nice in front of her since he was a child. But she didn't reject it. On the contrary, she felt that the always dignified Li Funing suddenly looked like a child, which was really... unique!
Song Youning tilted her head and looked at the scorching sun. She didn't want to tease him in the sun anymore. He didn't think it was hot, but she did!
"In that case!" Song Youning seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, he slowly said to Li Funing, "Xiao Lin lives far away. It might take some time to get to Zuixianlou..."
"How about... Master Li... could you please keep me company?"
Li Funing was very pleased after hearing this, and the frown on his face suddenly relaxed.
He raised his chin slightly, frowned, and pretended to be in deep thought.
After thinking for a long time, he revealed an expression of respectful obedience and moistened his throat, saying, "Since Your Highness has invited me... then I can only respectfully obey!"
Author: When people are being artificial, they always make a lot of small movements...
Song Youning smiled briefly and said in a serious tone, "That's great!"
She has become accustomed to Li Funing's little actions.
This man has always loved to act like a grown-up and scold her since she was a child, but she is a tolerant woman and is too lazy to argue with him!
After the two finished talking, they stood in the corridor without moving. Song Youning felt that Li Funing had no intention of moving forward at all. He still stood in the corridor without moving, playing with the tassels around his waist.
Okay, okay, this guy is still pushing it further and insists on her treating, right? Can't you tell who's older and who's younger?
A good idea popped into Breakthrough's mind, and a sly smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
She thought to herself: I'll just give in to you, don't cry later!
She took a step forward, moved towards him, and invited him, "Master Li, would you like to join us?"
Only then did Li Funing nod, pick up his precious boots, and follow her.
Jingwen and Chuntao, who had seen everything, were stunned. It was their own young master who had vowed, "I won't see anyone!", yet he had actually opened the door and come out on his own...
Chuntao was also surprised. When had her prince ever been so good-tempered and even took the initiative to invite Lord Li? If it was another man (Xiao Lin), she would have kicked him away!
When Song Youning left the house, she saw two carriages parked in front of the Li Mansion, one from the Princess' Mansion and the other from the Li Mansion. She waved her hand and called Li Funing over to ride in one with her, not for any other reason, but simply because it was too troublesome.
But although the carriage in the princess's mansion had a lot of space, it still couldn't accommodate two people, and the sun outside was at its hottest at the moment, shining scorchingly.
The hawking sounds from the market outside the curtain came one after another. Although Chuntao put an ice cube in the carriage, it was just a drop in the bucket and the heat rushed into the sedan chair.
The two of them did not sit together, but the sedan chair was still too small, so their knees were touching.
Song Youning always felt that Li Funing's knees were rubbing against her legs, making her body numb.
She swallowed and thought that she shouldn't have bothered with it.
She parted the curtain and looked out at the endless stream of people walking around the shops outside. She asked casually, "Why did Lord Li feel unhappy just now?"
Li Funing was stunned. He hadn't expected Song Youning to ask him that, but he didn't know how to respond. He couldn't possibly say that he was jealous of a woman like Lin Qinglan, right? Wouldn't she laugh to death if that happened?
Li Funing coughed and pretended not to care as he played with the tassels on his jade pendant.
His eyes were erratic. "I am just in a bad mood because of the hot weather. Your Highness is overthinking it!"
Song Youning raised her eyebrows and said, "Oh! Really?" She didn't believe it. Seeing him leave the study, his face was livid, and he wanted to eat her up. Could it be because of the weather? She was heartless, but she was not a fool.
Li Funing nodded and said firmly, "Of course!"
Song Youning didn't believe it. His eyes accidentally swept across the hunter's quiver in the market. His dull eyes suddenly lit up, and his voice was filled with unconcealable joy.
She looked at Li Funing and said excitedly, "This way, we can play pitching pots like we did when we were kids!"
"The old rules are, best of three. If I win, Lord Li will have to tell me why he has been so gloomy today; if Lord Li wins..."
She paused, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes, "I'll grant you a request, how about it?"
Li Funing lowered her eyes and sighed inwardly. She had loved folk games since she was a child, such as Cuju, mahjong, archery, and pitching pots, and she was always successful. How could she have a chance of winning?
But seeing her expectant look, he couldn't bear to refuse and could only nod silently.
When the two arrived at Zuixianlou, Song Youning didn't even bother to eat. He pulled Li Funing to the backyard, taking small steps and bouncing with joy.
At this time, Chuntao in the backyard had already prepared all the equipment for throwing pots. Due to the hot weather, the venue was chosen in the corridor in the backyard.
There is a large area of shade from trees in the corridor, and Chuntao has piled up several pots of ice cubes, so it is quite cool overall.
The first arrow was shot by Song Youning. She steadily took an arrow with white tail feathers from Chuntao's hand and threw it casually. The arrow fell steadily into the pot and everyone cheered.
Although Li Funing occasionally accompanied Song Youning in shooting a few arrows when he was a child, he was always a novice compared to Song Youning. He was also a civil servant, and he liked to stay in the study to review his lessons when he had nothing to do. He was definitely not as good as Song Youning, who wandered outside all year round and sought pleasure.
He held his breath and concentrated, the tip of the arrow trembled slightly, but still deviated a little, and fell by the mouth of the pot.
"Oh, what a pity!" Song Youning shook his head with pretended regret, but a smile was hidden in his eyes. "Master Li, come again?"
Li Funing shook his hands and tried his best to calm himself down. With the second arrow, he calmed down and finally shot it in.
And Song Youning - actually tilted.
Li Funing was startled and looked at her in confusion.
She blinked and smiled innocently: "Oops! My hand slipped."
For the third arrow, he took a deep breath and shot out like lightning, hitting the center of the pot. A huge stone fell from his heart, and he finally didn't lose too badly.
And Song Youning...actually tilted again.
She sighed repeatedly, "It seems I'm unlucky today." But she didn't seem annoyed at all. Instead, she looked at him with a smile, "It's been so long since we last met. I didn't expect that Master Li's pitching skills have improved. Tell me, what do you want to ask?"
Li Funing was silent for a moment, and finally whispered, "Your Highness...did you do this on purpose?"
She tilted her head, her smile widening. "Of course not! But since I've lost, Lord Li, why don't you tell me...what do you want to ask?"
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