Chapter 39
Liu Ju knew nothing about the thoughts of all parties.
March is the season when grass and trees flourish and flowers bloom in profusion. Bright sunshine bathes the earth, and the warm breezes bring a pleasant climate. Neither the chill of spring nor the scorching heat of summer, but everywhere you look, you can smell the fresh fragrance of flowers and the melodious chirping of birds.
This season is the most refreshing. The activities of the young men in Chang'an suddenly increased. Horse racing, hunting, outings, polo and cuju, and so on.
When Liu Ju finally had some free time after finishing the site selection, design, and construction supervision for Bowang Garden, he discovered that his sisters had already attended several flower banquets. They were having a blast, going from one house to another, having a blast.
Liu Ju instantly felt jealous and said aggrievedly: "You didn't even take me with you!"
Shi Yi was speechless. "Aren't you the one who's busy with this and that, and can't get any rest? You're busy with Liuli and Bowang Garden, and I barely see you every day. And you blame us? You're the crown prince now, how can you still be so unreasonable?"
Liu Ju glared at her. "What does my being reasonable have to do with whether I become the crown prince?"
Oh, that's not right. When did I become unreasonable?
The guard chief chuckled. "Previously, flower banquets were mostly hosted by Madam Yun. They weren't large, and mostly attended by the women. Even if you went, it wouldn't be very interesting. In a couple of days, Aunt Pingyang will host a flower banquet. All the prominent families in the capital will be there, and there will be plenty of ladies and gentlemen. That's going to be fun."
Liu Ju became excited when he heard this and started to work hard.
That day, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle.
Princess Pingyang married Cao Shou, Marquis of Pingyang, and gave birth to a son, Cao Xiang. The couple lived in harmony and treated each other with respect. Unfortunately, despite his name, Cao Shou's life span was short, and he died young. Afterward, Cao Xiang succeeded him to the title of Marquis, and the princess remained a widow.
Today's flower banquet was not held at the Marquis's residence, but at the Princess's residence. The Princess's residence was located in the North Gate Jiadi, close to the palace city, and the journey was not far. Liu Ju felt that after a year of horse riding training, he could ride independently, so he did not take a carriage, but walked slowly with his beloved horse.
The chief guard and others followed him, and they simply rode on horseback instead of using carriages.
As they were almost there, Cao Xiang came galloping towards them from afar, his face beaming with joy. "Finally, I've waited for you. A eunuch came to announce your departure a while ago, and I calculated that you should have arrived by now, but there's still no sign of you."
I was initially puzzled by the speed. But once I saw Liu Ju on horseback, I instantly understood. He'd just learned to ride, so he thought, who would dare ask him to ride faster? The crown prince was the heir apparent, and his health was precious.
Liu Ju rubbed his nose awkwardly, avoiding the question and changing the subject: "Why did you come out to greet them when you weren't at home helping Aunt entertain the young men? It's only a short distance away, and we've been to Aunt's mansion before. We know the route well. Is there any need to do this?"
Cao Xiang glanced at the guard unconsciously: "There are people to take care of the mansion, so there is no need for me. Naturally, you are more important."
Liu Ju liked to hear this and immediately narrowed his eyes, feeling very satisfied.
They were cousins who often played together. Who else could be as close to them? This cousin was sensible and knew what was important.
Shi Yi rolled his eyes, not wanting to see his foolishness: "Come on, stop being so self-indulgent. Your cousin didn't come here on purpose to pick you up, you were just a bystander."
Liu Ju was stunned: "What do you mean?"
"My cousin is here to pick up my eldest sister."
"Eldest sister is with us. Isn't coming to pick up Eldest sister also coming to pick us up? Could he just pick up Eldest sister and leave us alone?"
Cao Xiang blushed slightly and immediately said, "Of course not. I am indeed here to pick you up."
Liu Ju raised his chin and rolled his eyes at Shi Yi: Just watch.
Everyone: ...
Shiyi: ...
The atmosphere gradually became weird, and several people looked at him at the same time with subtle expressions.
Liu Ju was confused: "What's wrong? What I said is wrong? My cousin agreed."
Huo Qubing's mouth twitched: "You usually brag about how smart you are, but I think you are just a fool."
"You are so stupid! I don't want to walk with you, lest I get infected by your stupidity." Shi Yi agreed, pulling the reins to distance himself from Liu Ju.
The guard captain chuckled, glanced at the embarrassed Cao Xiang, and urged his horse forward, saying, "Let's go. We've been delayed for a long time, we can't be late any longer."
Huo Qubing and Shi Yi followed immediately.
Liu Ju: ...
What the hell is this? What does it mean? Explain it clearly. You're just playing a riddle. Get out of here, riddle teller!
Fortunately, Zhu Yi felt sorry for him and came to his side a few steps behind him, saying with a smile: "Can't you see that cousin Cao Xiang likes my eldest sister?"
Liu Ju: ...Ah?
"My eldest sister will be sixteen soon. Although it is said that daughters of the royal family never have trouble finding a husband, and my father and mother dote on my cousin and don't want her to marry off too early, it's time for her to pick a good man.
"A while ago, Aunt Pingyang came to the palace to discuss with the Queen Mother, hoping to ask for my eldest sister to marry my cousin Cao Xiang. The Queen Mother was interested, and my eldest sister also agreed. Naturally, the Emperor Father would be pleased to see this happen."
Liu Ju:!!!
How come he didn't know about such a big thing?
Liu Ju was furious. "No wonder he tried to get close to my eldest sister during several polo matches even though he clearly didn't need to catch the ball. Every time there was a mixed-gender match, he would volunteer to play on my eldest sister's team."
Zhu Yi was speechless: "Since you have seen it all, why don't you understand?"
"I never thought he had such hidden thoughts. What a scheming man!"
Liu Ju gritted his teeth in hatred, his eyes glaring at Cao Xiang in front of him, his glare sharp as a knife. Cao Xiang felt a chill on his back, and when he turned around, he met Liu Ju's murderous gaze.
Cao Xiang shuddered all over and had a bad feeling.
In this strange atmosphere, the group arrived at the princess's residence. Cao Xiang helped the guard captain off his horse, and then helped Liu Ju.
Liu Ju didn't want to pay attention to him and jumped off the horse himself: "It's just getting off the horse, is it that difficult? Do I need help? Some people are just pretending. If they show kindness for no reason, they are either traitors or thieves."
After saying this, he took the guard's arm and immediately changed his expression, smiling ingratiatingly: "Eldest sister, let's go in."
Without even glancing at Cao Xiang, he dragged the man away.
Cao Xiang: ...
Liu Ju had been doing this all along, constantly pushing things up. As this happened more and more, many people noticed something was amiss and began to speculate.
Pingyang seized the opportunity and quietly pulled Cao Xiang aside: "How did you offend him?"
Cao Xiang smiled bitterly, "Ever since he found out about my relationship with the Chief of Guard, he's been like this."
Pingyang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "If it were any other matter, Mother could still help you negotiate a settlement. But Mother can't help you with this matter. You have to work hard on your own."
Cao Xiang was puzzled: "You used to be so kind to me, calling me cousin all the time. How could you be so unhappy when you knew I was going to marry Wei Chang?"
"Princess Wei Chang will eventually marry. I am of noble birth, having inherited the title of Marquis of Pingyang. My position is not low. My talents may not be exceptional, but I believe I am not bad either. I grew up with Wei Chang, so I am more suitable than others."
Pingyang shook his head. "It's not that the Crown Prince thinks you're unsuitable. He's still young and naive about relationships, so he can't consider these things."
"The guard was nine years older than him. The Queen was busy with palace affairs, so it was the guard who often took care of him. To him, the guard was not only an elder sister, but also a half-mother.
"Don't be fooled by his many achievements and academic brilliance. But no matter how smart he is, he is still a child, with simple ideas. He just hopes that the Chief of Guards can stay with him for a long time.
"Now that they suddenly know you want to marry the captain, isn't that the same as taking her away from him? How can he be happy?"
Cao Xiang was speechless: "Then what do you think I should do, mother?"
Pingyang smiled lightly and said nothing, his eyes cunning: "You are marrying a wife, not me, so naturally you have to figure it out yourself."
Cao Xiang: ...
Mother, please be serious. Liu Ju is just trying to embarrass me, but why do you look like you're enjoying the show? Don't forget, you were the one who got me this marriage.
Pingyang remained indifferent, even adding fuel to the fire. "You only need to know that although His Majesty and the Queen are willing to agree to this matter, it is still in the private negotiation stage. It has not been made public, let alone issued an official decree."
In other words, the marriage wasn't set in stone. They had already reached a "tacit understanding" with the Emperor and Empress, and ordinary people couldn't influence it. But was Liu Ju an ordinary person? No. If he jumped up and down and insisted on interfering, it seemed possible.
Cao Xiang opened his eyes wide, the hairs on his body stood up, and a strong sense of crisis arose spontaneously.
Pingyang smiled and pushed him: "Go quickly."
Cao Xiang could only prepare for battle and return to the pavilion. However, a new group of people had arrived. Xiucheng Jun was growing old, and after a while of playing, he looked tired. His daughter Yun Niangzi and his son Guangzhong accompanied her to rest. The Crown Prince and others were nowhere to be found.
Cao Xiang was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward to greet the three people. After exchanging greetings, he asked, "Have you seen where the Crown Prince and Princess have gone?"
Lady Yun pursed her lips and smiled, pointing him in a direction. The pavilion was high up, and Cao Xiang looked over to see men and women gathered on the garden lawn, competing in a game of pitching pots.
The current one was the guard captain. She held the feather in one hand, threw it, and it hit the mouth of the pot. She threw it again, and it hit again. The crowd cheered and applauded. Two or three young men stood beside her, talking and laughing.
Cao Xiang took a deep breath and hurried over. As he approached, he was blocked by someone. Looking up, he saw Yan Sui, the Crown Prince's personal guard. A sense of foreboding washed over him, and as expected, he looked around and saw both Zang Hai and Chao Nan were there.
Although they did not form a human wall like the one that blocked the royal family and ministers in the Eastern Palace that day, several people cleverly stood in different positions to block all his possible routes.
It’s impossible to get through.
It wasn't that he couldn't take action. After all, given his status, these people wouldn't dare actually hurt him. But this was a flower banquet hosted by his mother. If he made such a scene, the banquet would be ruined. Not only would he be laughed at by everyone, but he would also be accused of another crime in Liu Ju's mind.
So Cao Xiang clenched his fists, but in the end he could do nothing. He could only look helplessly at the guard chief in the crowd, like a man looking at his wife.
But Liu Ju didn't even let him look at him. He turned in a direction seemingly casually, and asked the guard to change his position accordingly, successfully avoiding his sight. He also gave him a provocative look, as if to say: If you succeed, I lose!
Cao Xiang: ...I feel so upset.
My brother-in-law is even harder to deal with than my father-in-law. Even my uncle, the emperor, didn't treat me this way. Especially since this brother-in-law is so high-ranking and powerful, he has everything he needs, so it's not easy to curry favor with him. Plus, he's still young and willful, so you can't reason with him at all!
Why.
Cao Xiang could only sigh in despair.
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Inside the pavilion, Xiuchengjun, his mother, and his two children were watching the pot-tossing competition among the crowd.
After Wei Chang left the stage, E Yi and Zhu Yi came in next. E Yi's result in the pot-throwing game was equal to Wei Chang's, while Zhu Yi was slightly behind, but still only one lot behind.
Guangzhong's eyes wandered over the three of them, and he walked over to Xiuchengjun and asked, "Mother, is Princess Wei Chang's marriage to Cao Xiang settled?"
Xiucheng Jun nodded. "Princess Pingyang went to ask for it herself. This Pingyang is a master of gambling, a man who won't release his eagle until he sees the rabbit. Cao Xiang's feelings for the Chief of Guards haven't just started this year."
"She didn't ask for it before, but now she's asking for it. She said that they were both young before, and she was worried that they wouldn't understand love, and that she would be hesitant to get married too early.
"In reality, it's nothing more than my concern for Madam Wang's great favor in the palace, who is also pregnant, so I want to wait and see for a while to see Your Majesty's attitude.
"Now that she sees His Majesty's undiminished favor for the Empress and the Wei family, and that His Majesty is so capable and has been named Crown Prince, she naturally makes a move. After all, if she doesn't act now, she's afraid someone else will get there first.
"The Queen might not be unaware of her plans, but she's simply happy to go along with them. Firstly, Cao Xiang is indeed a good choice for a son-in-law, and secondly, it would be an opportunity to solidify her alliance with Pingyang. This way, Pingyang would be bound to her and the Crown Prince, and his power would no longer be easily changed.
"Pingyang only has one son, Cao Xiang, in his life, but he treats him like a treasure. Naturally, he has to make careful plans for him."
This was Xiuchengjun's speculation; whether Pingyang and the Queen truly believed this was unknown. Guangzhong wasn't interested either; he was focused on another aspect: "I remember Princess Eyi seemed only one year younger than Princess Weichang?"
Xiuchengjun was momentarily stunned by the question. To be honest, Eyi wasn't valued, so she hadn't noticed before. On the other hand, Madam Yun, who had recently become friendly with the princesses and had played polo with Eyi several times, knew him better. "If you really count, it's only a few months, less than a year old."
"What about Princess Zhuyi? How old is she now?"
"She is more than two years younger than Princess Wei Chang, and is thirteen this year."
Guangzhong raised an eyebrow. "They're old enough to talk about marriage. Princess Wei Chang's marriage is already set, so should these two also be put on the agenda?"
Madam Yun thought for a moment and said, "I don't know about the other towns, but the E town will definitely be decided this year."
Guang Zhong's mind was racing, his eyes flickering.
Xiu Chengjun was suspicious: "Why are you asking this?"
Guangzhong didn't answer, staring at the center of the crowd without blinking: "Princess Wei has always been quite like an elder sister, and she is generous and graceful in her dealings with others. She is highly praised by everyone in the palace and the previous dynasty.
"Princess Shiyi is young, lively and cheerful, close in age to His Highness, always playful, straightforward and fearless. Both of them have very distinct personalities, leaving a deep impression on people. Only Princess Zhuyi.
"From what I remember, she rarely showed up. She was always quietly following Princess Wei Chang or accompanying the Queen. I hardly ever noticed her.
"If it weren't for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince inventing polo last year, which became popular in the capital and led to the holding of numerous tournaments, I wouldn't have known she had such talent. Whether as a pioneer or a supporter, she's quite capable. It's only because of her young age, lack of experience, and lack of strength that she's slightly inferior."
Having said that, Guangzhong paused and turned his gaze to Eyi: "But the most unexpected thing is Princess Eyi, who can compete with Princess Weichang on equal terms.
"Her appearance is also first-rate, and she is the most outstanding among the princesses. It's a pity that her social status is somewhat inferior. Her mother, Li Ji, was not favored, and she is not as good as the empress's daughter."
There was a certain ambivalence in his words. He loved Zhu Yi's identity, but also liked E Yi's appearance. Especially with the red riding uniform he wore on the track, it was truly love at first sight and unforgettable the second time.
These words left Madam Yun stunned.
Xiu Chengjun was even more frightened when he heard the hidden meaning in his words. He reached out and slapped him on the back: "Stop talking nonsense here. Do you think you can talk about the royal princess casually?"
Although she was angry, she loved her son more, so the slap was not very hard and it didn't hurt much.
Guangzhong didn't care at all and continued to be nonchalant: "But tell me, it's not that serious."
Xiu Chengjun's eyes were sharp. "Tell me? You are my son. Are you just talking? Do you think I don't know? I tell you, whatever idea you have, put it away.
"Do you think we're still living now? If she were, everything would be easy. But now that she's gone, we all have to be more cautious. Don't underestimate Empress Wei because she's gentle, virtuous, and easy to talk to. She's not made of clay."
This was to tell him not to set his sights on Zhuyi. Finally, he added, "Even if it's Eyi, don't bother with it."
Guangzhong's face fell.
Fearing that his son would feel bad, Xiu Chengjun slowed down his tone and said earnestly, "Mother, of course, wouldn't want to find you a good wife, one of high status and noble identity, who can be in love with you and treat you as an equal. But these two princesses are really not up to par."
"Let's not talk about the various towns. She's the empress's legitimate daughter, the prince's sister, and the Wei family is at its peak. Even if she's not as eldest as Wei Chang, who was granted the title of eldest princess and enjoyed a unique fiefdom, His Majesty and the empress still dote on her.
"Her marriage, the Emperor and Empress will probably have their own arrangements. Wei Chang is married to Cao Xiang, but remember there's also Huo Qubing.
"Marquis Guanjun is already eighteen years old, yet he still hasn't married, and there hasn't been any movement from above. It's being said that he doesn't want to marry. But who knows if His Majesty and the Empress want to keep the child for their own daughter, until Princess Zhuyi grows up?"
Xiuchengjun was afraid of hurting his son's self-esteem, so he didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was revealed.
How can you compare with Huo Qubing?
This is a fact, but often the truth is the most hurtful.
Guangzhong's expression became even uglier.
Xiucheng Jun continued, "Li Ji was not favored, and even her daughter E Yi was not much valued by His Majesty. But she is a princess after all, and she has everything she should have, so it is considered appropriate.
"If it weren't for the Queen Mother's will and Wang Chong'er, perhaps Mother could help you enter the palace and plead. But the Queen Mother's will is still there, and His Majesty is reluctant to part with the legitimate princess, so he can only choose Eyi. So..."
Before he could finish his words, Guangzhong sneered, "After all, mother thinks I'm unworthy. What's wrong with Wang Chong'er? You're my biological mother, and you look down on me like that and think I'm not as good as him?"
Seeing his son like this, Xiu Chengjun hurriedly explained: "Mother didn't say you can't compare to him, it's just..."
"Mother!"
Guangzhong no longer wanted to listen and looked very impatient.
Saying he wasn't worthy of Zhuyi was fine. Even if he felt uncomfortable, he had to admit that he was indeed far inferior to Huo Qubing. Furthermore, the Wei family was powerful, the crown prince was at the height of his power, and as the crown prince's sister, his status might not be enough.
But what about Eyi?
What he couldn't accept the most was this. Did he not even deserve to be a nobody in the harem?
Why is Wang Chong'er able to do it, but Guangzhong can't? How is Wang Chong'er better than him?
"Mother, the Queen Mother's last words didn't specify any princess, nor did they mention Wang Chong'er!"
So it's not like he doesn't have a chance.
Guangzhong said this and was about to leave when his sister Guangyun pulled him back: "What are you doing? You get upset when I say a few words to you. Can you change your bad temper? You even turned your face away from your mother. You deserve a beating!"
修成君宠溺他得紧，他是不怕的。可姐姐广云虽也疼他，却不会一味惯着他，说揍那是真揍。
So even though Guangzhong was furious and looked unhappy, he did not leave. Instead, he sat down in the other corner of the pavilion and turned his back in a huff.
Xiu Chengjun was helpless and had to ask Guangyun for help: "Please persuade him and don't let him make mistakes."
Guangyun nodded and sat down next to Guangzhong. "Mother has carefully analyzed this with you, so how did it get into the question of whether or not you're worthy? You're my son, my brother. In our opinion, you're naturally the best, and anyone could be worthy of you.
"If you had your eye on an ordinary noble girl, my mother and I would have found a way to make your wish come true. But she's a princess, and it's not up to us to decide whether she's worthy or not.
"No matter which princess, they are all royal ladies, and it all depends on your majesty's opinion. If your majesty thinks it's a good match, then it's a good match. If your majesty thinks it's not a good match, then it's not a good match."
Guangzhong was stunned, not understanding what this meant.
"But..." Guangyun's eyes rolled. "The Book of Songs says, 'A graceful lady is the ideal match for a gentleman.' Your Majesty hasn't explicitly arranged a marriage, and since the man and woman are unmarried and neither has a husband, it's perfectly normal for a young man to admire her. What's wrong with that?"
Guangzhong was even more stunned. Was this support for him?
Xiuchengjun is anxious. He asked you to persuade him, not to instigate him.
Guangyun shook his head. "Mother, you're mistaken. My brother simply loves the princess and wants to pursue her. As long as he does it in an above-board manner and uses legitimate means, the matter will at most fail and the matter will be dropped. Your Majesty won't punish him for this."
Xiucheng Jun suddenly understood. Yes, unless he had acted in a despicable way and offended the princess, even if her last name wasn't Liu, His Majesty would still have some regard for her and wouldn't have done anything to Guangzhong.
Guangyun looked at Guangzhong, who was shocked when he saw the deep meaning in her eyes: "Sister, she's a princess. I wouldn't dare to do that even if I had the courage of heaven."
Guangyun nodded in satisfaction and continued, "It's all right to give it a try. But how can we be so picky about the royal princess? If you really want to give it a try, you must make a choice and attack only one. The various cities are indeed difficult to deal with, so I advise you to choose E City."
Guangzhong looked at her, then at Xiuchengjun: "But mother said that the Queen Mother left a last wish."
Guangyun chuckled, "The will wasn't made public. Mother only heard about it, so who knows if it's true or not? Your Majesty hasn't issued an official decree. Besides, the Queen Mother's will didn't specify a princess or a young master. There are so many theories out there."
"More importantly, the Queen Mother mentioned marrying into her own family. The Wang and Tian families are her family's families, but my mother is her daughter, so we also call the Tian and Wang families uncle. Why can't this family include my younger brother? The Queen Mother's last wish also said that His Majesty should treat us well!"
Xiuchengjun and Guangzhong were both shocked: Can it be calculated this way?
Guangyun curled his lips. "Just like whether they are a good match or not, isn't it just a matter of a word from His Majesty? Even after the Queen Mother passed away several years ago, whether His Majesty approves this marriage is entirely up to him. In that case, why can't we give it a try?"
"At worst, we can discuss with the Tian family and move my brother's household registration out and register it under his name, which will also satisfy my mother's family's explanation."
Guangzhong:!!!
Xiucheng-kun:!!!
Xiuchengjun took a deep breath and began to move his mind.
I have to say, this is indeed a solution.
only……
Xiu Chengjun frowned: "I'm afraid the Wang family is unwilling."
Originally, the only one who met the age requirement was Wang Chong'er, and Wang Chong'er was almost certain to be the winner. Who would be willing to have them interfere halfway?
"Then it all depends on your ability!"
Guangyun chuckled, a gleam in his eyes.
After Liu Ling's accident, Shengping Tower was closed for a long time. Later, it was reopened. At the same time, the prince invented polo, which became a craze among young men in the capital. They lost some interest in the usual acrobatics such as cockfighting and wrestling.
As a result, business is much worse than before.
Liuli is a good idea, but whether it can be made is still unknown. Their foundation is still a bit shallow, and if my brother can marry the princess, it will also add a bit of power.
After all, business is not just about the business itself, but also about the power behind it. Wasn't her previous desire to make friends with the princesses just for this reason?
Even though Eyi's status was lower, she was still a princess compared to the queen. Compared with others, she was superior to others.
Besides, the governor of Wei and all the other townspeople treated her well, and the crown prince was also kind and generous. No matter what they had, they always saved a portion for her. This was true for horse gear, magnifying glasses, and all sorts of other food and toys, not to mention.
So it would have been fine if A-di didn't mention it. Since A-di had this idea, why didn't she help?
Previously, there were four owners of Shengping Tower, but after Liu Ling left, there were only three.
If they could use the princess as a springboard, they could take her all for themselves. But if the princess was picked by the Wang family, they would have to worry about the Wang family taking her all for themselves.
Guangyun's eyes rolled as he thought in his mind.
Guangzhong was also thinking about it. He was a little hesitant and thought to himself: Can it only be Eyi?
There was nothing wrong with Eyi, but other cities were more prestigious and could bring him greater benefits. Guangzhong was reluctant to give it up and felt conflicted.
He looked up unconsciously. The pitching pot competition was drawing to a close. Princess Zhuyi was still in the circle. Eyi was a little tired and went to the side to rest.
Today she wore a light-colored, curved-hem gown with a half-walled jade pendant hanging from her waist. Her hair was tied up in a simple bun, pinned with a white jade hairpin. Apart from this, there was no other ornamentation. Yet, even this simple attire only served to accentuate her delicate beauty.
She stood beneath a peach tree, its branches in full bloom. A gentle breeze blew, and petals detached from the branches, fluttering around the girl, some landing on her shoulders, others scattered in her hair, inadvertently adding a touch of bright color to her beauty, making her even more gorgeous.
The girl seemed to be talking to a maid, her eyes full of smiles, her cheeks slightly flushed from exercising, and her complexion was radiant and dazzling against the equally tender pink peach blossoms.
Guangzhong was completely stunned. For a moment he didn't know whether the peach blossoms were more beautiful or the girl was prettier.
His heart was beating uncontrollably, his lips were pursed, his throat was moving, and his hands were shaking slightly with excitement.
If it’s for such a beauty, what’s the harm in giving up some benefits!
He does! He does!
Under the tree, the afterglow of Eyi swept across the pavilion, taking in Guangzhong's performance. She knew Guangzhong's dirty thoughts very well.
Guangzhong has a high opinion of himself, is lustful and irritable, stupid and vicious. He is not fit to be a husband, but he may be a good hilt.
Now that the fish have entered the enclosed pond, it is time to bait them.
She looked up at Huo Qubing, who was laughing and joking with Liu Ju not far away, and an indescribable emotion arose in her heart, slightly sweet, sour and bitter.
Then he turned to look at Wang Chong'er, who was drinking and chatting with others on the other side of the flower banquet. He clenched his hands, his eyes flickered, his eyes drooped slightly, and light and dark intertwined in his pupils. A faint cold light flashed by and disappeared in a flash.
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