Chapter 166 If the Fate Lasts Long (2)
Ming Zhouhe raised an eyebrow, "Alright, you hit the target every time, and you are quite impressive."
"Of course I can, that's why I dare to say it." After entering the garden, Shi Jianli turned his hand away, looked at the spring scenery in the garden, and then reached out to poke the lilac hanging in front of him.
The fragrance of lilac filled her nose, making her feel as if she had fallen into a vast sea of lilacs.
"Then I'll take you to the martial arts arena tomorrow."
"OK."
As they were talking, they heard footsteps near the window. Ming Zhouhe turned and looked over and called out, "Brother."
"Yeah." Mingzhao, who had returned from outside with Tianfeng and Tianyu, paused, his gaze falling on Mingzhouhe who was standing next to the lilac flowers. He asked as usual, "Who are you here with?"
Blocked by the lilac and the courtyard wall, Mingzhao could only see Mingzhou and one other person, but he could vaguely hear the voice of another person talking.
Shi Jianli, who was poking the morning dew on the lilac branches, heard the voice, tilted her head to look at the window, and her eyes met Ming Zhaohuan's gaze.
She poked her head out from among the riot of flowers, and the color of willow buds, so different from the lilac, caught his eye. Her radiant eyes still held a hint of a smile.
Mingzhao seemed to see a spring-like beauty in her eyebrows, and was slightly stunned.
Shi Jianli blinked, walked around to Ming Zhouhe's side, smiled and saluted Ming Zhao, and greeted through the window: "Greetings, Prince Ming."
Since his cousin calls him "big brother", he must be the prince of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion.
The Goddess of Autumn has jade-like bones and a body as tall as Mount Tai. She is indeed as beautiful as the rumors say.
Thinking of this, Shi Jianli secretly looked at him again.
The gentle ringing of the forbidden bell brought him back to his senses. Mingzhao's lips curled up unconsciously as he looked at Mingzhouhe.
Ming Zhouhe explained to him, "This is my cousin. She came here with my aunt today. I'm showing her around the house."
"Miss Shi, there's no need to be so polite." He replied to Shi Jianli, and then said, "In that case, I won't bother you any further."
Mingzhao still knew Shi Jianli after hearing his father talk about Shi Jiannan two days ago.
Ming Zhou and Kan Hui Shi Jian Li, "Let's go somewhere else?"
"good."
After touring the garden with Ming Zhouhe, we wandered around the West Palace and saw Shi Jianli going to Qionghua Courtyard.
"Mother, Aunt, I'm done browsing." She called out to the two elders with a smile, "The crabapple, syringa, white jade halloween, and lilac trees at the Duke's Mansion are all in full bloom. I've really feasted my eyes today."
Qiao Ruoying pulled her niece to her side. Seeing her cheerful smile and bright eyes, she liked her more and more. "As long as you're happy, Li'er, are you thirsty? Have a cup of tea."
"Okay." Shi Jianli poured herself a cup of tea, refilled it for Qiao Ruowei and Qiao Ruoying, and then poured a cup for Ming Zhouhe.
"I heard from your mother that you also like riding, shooting, and playing with jockey. Your cousin is not good at anything else, but he specializes in these things. Let him take you to play."
"Why do they say that no one knows a child better than his mother? My cousin just said he wanted to take me for some horseback riding and archery."
Seeing her daughter's excited and expectant look, Qiao Ruowei said with a smile, "Let her out of the house. It's like a fish in water. She needs someone to play with her. He'er, keep an eye on her. Don't let her go home while playing."
"Okay." Ming Zhou responded with a smile.
He knew from a young age that his cousin was lively and active.
Shi Jianli hugged her arms, rested her head on her shoulder, and said dissatisfiedly: "Mother, please save some face for me in front of my aunt and cousin."
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore." Qiao Ruowei patted her shoulder helplessly.
"When will you come home, mother?"
"Go back at 3 p.m. You should stay with your aunt. I'll go back and pack some clothes for you. You can go back when you've had enough fun. It's just right that we just arrived in Beijing, so we need to reopen the shop."
Qiao Ruowei patted her head and said, "I'm busy these days and can't take care of you. You must be busy too, so just follow your cousin and have fun."
"Then I'll play for three days and then go back to help you."
"OK."
The four of them had lunch together. Shi Jianli could make noise when she was lively, and could sit still when she was quiet. In the afternoon, she stayed in Qionghuayuan to listen to Qiao Ruowei and Qiao Ruoying chatting.
She would respond to Qiao Ruoying's words from time to time, and share her happy days in Duzhou with Mingzhou and Xiaosheng.
Qiao Ruoying, who was talking to Qiao Ruowei, couldn't help but glance sideways.
Qiao Ruowei glanced at her daughter and couldn't help but smile: "She chatters with me and her father like this at home, and she never stops."
"Girls don't have to be quiet and demure. Being lively is also good. When I see Li'er smiling so brightly, my mood can't help but brighten up."
When Qiao Ruowei left, Shi Jianli waved at her with her eyes bent, showing no reluctance at all, "Mom, you and Dad, don't miss me too much~"
"Who knows which clingy person will miss us first then." Qiao Ruowei tapped her forehead, "Listen to your aunt."
"Okay, I promise to listen to my aunt."
Ming Zhouhe took the initiative to say: "Aunt, I will take you out of the house."
"Okay." Qiao Ruowei nodded with a smile.
Qiao Ruoying took Shi Jianli's hand and said, "Come here. I asked the servants to clean out a yard this morning. It's right next to my yard. Li'er, you can live there. If you need anything, your aunt will give you more."
"Your uncle will be back soon, and we'll have dinner together."
"Okay~" Shi Jianli followed her obediently and went to the yard with her.
"Mother." On the way, they met two girls who looked about the same age as Shi Jianli. They both bowed to Qiao Ruoying.
Seeing Shi Jianli's curiosity, Qiao Ruoying softened her smile and said, "These are your uncle's two daughters. They must have just returned from their classes at the farm."
Shi Jianli's eyes gently swept across Mingyueshu and Mingyuesi's faces, nodded slightly at them, and continued to follow Qiao Ruoying forward.
"This courtyard is called Lanfang Pavilion. There's a small attic. When you go up there, you can vaguely see the scenery over there. It's a beautiful view in the morning or evening."
"I am quite moved by your words."
In the evening, he met Ming Weishen and was treated to dinner. Shi Jianli and Ming Zhouhe agreed to go with him to the private school of Duke Anguo's Mansion tomorrow, and then he returned to Lanfang Pavilion to rest.
The next morning, when Shi Jianli finished her breakfast and just arrived at the yard, she saw Ming Zhouhe leaning against the gate and smiling at her.
Shi Jianli stepped forward and said, "Cousin, you're here so early."
"I'm afraid I'll be later than you." He looked her over. "I forgot to tell you to wear your riding clothes, but it's okay. I'm not riding today."
Shi Jianli followed him and asked, "Cousin, do you want to come to my house and play?"
"I'll take you back then and let you meet your uncle."
After entering the private school, the first person he ran into was Ming Zhaohuan, who was standing outside the door and talking with Master Wu. He caught a glimpse of the figures out of the corner of his eye, raised his eyes from the conversation, and his gaze fell on the two of them.
Ming Zhouhe asked, "Brother, why did you come to the private school today?"
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