Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Future Brother-in-law, Go and Save My Sister Quickly! ...
Halfway through the banquet, a maid leaned over and whispered something in Princess Changyi's ear. The smile on Princess Changyi's pretty face grew even brighter. "The Empress Dowager has pity on us and has specially sent embroiderers from the palace's clothing bureau to take measurements for the girls who will be dressed as the Twelve Flower Goddesses."
The Queen had so easily handed over such an important matter to a young princess, and the Queen Mother had even ordered people from the palace to come over...
Everyone's mind was in turmoil, trying to guess the deeper meaning behind the host of the Flower God Festival. On the surface, they smiled and thanked the Queen Mother for her grace, and went to Cunyunxuan with the green-clothed female messenger who came to pick them up.
Except for the one chosen by Princess Changyi herself, the other eleven girls who either recommended themselves or were nominated by others have stood up.
Wu Jingxun was naturally no exception. He shook his head gently at Wu Shunhua who began to frown again, lowered his eyebrows, and went in the direction indicated by the green-clothed female servant's arm.
Cuiping was a little worried, but the other girls didn't bring any maids with them, so she didn't want to attract attention to her mistress, so she could only stay where she was and worry quietly.
Nothing special happened on the way to Cunyunxuan and asked the embroiderers from the Shangfu Bureau to take my measurements and make clothes for me.
Wu Jingxun was not used to socializing with others, and was the last one to walk, but was stopped by an embroiderer.
"Madam, I'm truly sorry. The Flower Goddess Raft that the Empress Dowager ordered us to bring has been left behind in the carriage. I'm afraid we'll miss the opportunity for you all, so I'll have to trouble you to go with me again, retrieve the Flower Goddess Raft, and then return to the table for everyone to draw your selections. Okay?"
The Flora Goddess Raft is used by the twelve girls to draw the images of the Flora Goddess they need to play.
Can you forget something like this?
Wu Jingxun was a little suspicious and raised his eyelids to look at her. The embroiderer's smile froze when she saw him. "You..."
She hadn't chosen this girl on purpose; she was the slowest walker. The others had already disappeared.
In the embroiderer's somewhat nervous gaze, she saw the girl, as beautiful as fairy dew and pearls, nod gently: "Okay, let's go."
The embroiderer breathed a sigh of relief.
She wouldn't do anything particularly bad. She was just following that person's instructions to ruin Princess Changyi's banquet.
Wu Jingxun had a vague feeling that something was going to happen, so when he discovered that the embroiderer's steps were disordered, he did not get surprised or lose his composure. Instead, he found an opportunity to hide behind the rockery. He saw the embroiderer looking around in panic, and after searching for a while, she ran away.
She walked out from the shadow of the rockery, looked at the unfamiliar environment with floating green and red colors around her, and sighed softly with some fatigue.
Wu Jingxun was not in a hurry to find the way. He was a little tired after walking all the way. There happened to be a stone table under the willow tree in front of him. A few flowers fell on the table due to the spring breeze. Wu Jingxun gently brushed off the petals, lay on the cold stone table, closed his eyes and took a nap.
Going out to the banquet today is not any easier than listening to my mother's scolding at home.
She closed her eyes, so she couldn't see, and her sense of smell and hearing became more sensitive. The fresh and gentle air of spring brushed against her face, which was really pleasant.
After resting for a while, she got up.
Wu Jingxun lay quietly on the round table in a daze.
Looking from the top of the tree, one can only see a slender willow waist.
It looks even softer than the new branches growing on the snow-capped mountains in early spring.
Pei Huaiguang pursed his lips impatiently, feeling that the helmet on his head was making him more and more oppressive and angry. He wanted more and more a handful of spring water from the snowy mountains to satisfy his current thirst.
He did not want to disturb the tranquility at the moment, so he leaned against the tree trunk and quietly looked at the only spring scenery from Jinling that caught his eye through the lush green branches and leaves.
The moment of peace was fleeting.
Wu Jingxun heard a heavy and regular sound of footsteps.
Across the green bushes of the rockery, she heard the voices of a group of men.
"Hey, that kid has a really bad temper. He got angry just because of a few jokes."
The deputy envoy downplayed the incident and described the humiliation and ridicule that had occurred not long ago as a joke.
The rest of the people remained silent. Someone laughed and said, "It's a young man's first shift, and he's already taken on such a big task. It's normal for him to feel nervous. After the shift, let's all go out for a drink and a meal together, and then we'll be more relaxed."
Why are you still speaking for that brat?
Concerned about the unknown power behind Pei Huaiguang, the deputy envoy thought it would be best not to overtrain the new guard today, so he nodded and said, "Alright, everyone, disperse to your respective areas. Keep your mission today. Princess Changyi is a generous person, and we will definitely have some wine to drink."
Everyone responded in unison and went to patrol around Biyou Manor with their knives in hand.
Wu Jingxun listened for a while, then lowered his eyes without much interest.
It's time to go back.
She stood up, straightened the forbidden steps hanging on her magnolia-colored skirt, looked around hesitantly, and tentatively headed east.
Pei Huaiguang was half lying on the tree trunk, her slender figure reflected in his pair of clear and indifferent pupils like glass beads. He looked towards the west where even the butterflies were flying more distractingly. The women's laughter and talking seemed to float over on the wind.
Pei Huaiguang impatiently withdrew his gaze and looked at the man who was still walking eastward.
...So stupid.
The wrong way.
With a thud.
A stone fell at Wu Jingxun's feet, scaring her.
Wu Jingxun looked around in some surprise, wondering where the flying stone came from.
She didn't take it seriously and quickened her pace slightly.
Pei Huaiguang threw a bigger stone the second time.
He adjusted his posture leisurely.
There were not many stones originally prepared for that annoying deputy envoy, and if she didn't know how to change the route.
Then he had no choice but to go down and talk to her in person.
The stone, as big as a pigeon egg, was not very big, but it happened to fall on the edge of the skirt and still scared Wu Jingxun.
Is someone deliberately teasing her?
Wu Jingxun was usually a person with little emotional fluctuations. When she saw the two small stones, she just guessed that they were just the playful behavior of others or animals, and didn't think much of it. She looked at the road ahead and felt that something was wrong. She remembered that the Huayang Terrace where the banquet was held was surrounded by water, but there was no gurgling sound here.
Pei Huaiguang saw her stop and rolled the stone in his palm. The sharp stone was a little painful to his hand. His hand was used to bending the bow and shooting arrows, and was covered with calluses and scars, so he didn't mind the slight sting.
Seeing that Wu Jingxun had taken the right path, Pei Huaiguang sighed softly.
He turned the largest stone in his palm and left it to the deputy envoy. It would definitely hit him hard and cause a big bump that would hurt for several days even after applying medicine.
When he was a child, he was often hit with stones by the children on the grassland, and the bump on his forehead was swollen and painful.
The smile on Pei Huaiguang's lips faded.
He forgot that this was the richest place in the world. It was nothing like the grassland, where even a bottle of medicinal oil was rare and precious.
Pei Huaiguang lost interest and was about to jump down from the tree when he keenly smelled the scent of kerosene.
How could kerosene be used in a place where the nobles of Jinling go for entertainment and leisure?
Pei Huaiguang felt doubtful, but it disappeared in an instant.
What does it have to do with him?
Before Pei Huaiguang got down from the tree, he looked at the slender figure as if he had sensed something.
The next moment, a burst of flames suddenly shot up into the sky from the Huayang Terrace, which was originally filled with sweet voices and joyful chatter. Along with the terrified shouts of the guests, the entire village seemed to be in chaos in an instant.
The mauve figure stopped where he was, not knowing what he was thinking.
She should avoid it, right? Unless she's too stupid, who would run into a fire?
Pei Huaiguang was thinking this, but he saw her lifting her skirt and running towards the Huayangtai where the flames were growing longer.
.
The forbidden step bracelet she wore at her waist made a ringing sound, vaguely reflecting Pei Huaiguang's somewhat stunned face.
If they were still on the grassland, he had no doubt that the prey would jump into his tent foolishly on its own.
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The unusual movement at Biyou Manor alarmed Pei Jinguang who was in the woods.
Over the green tiles, Pei Jinguang easily saw the flames rising in the distance. Accompanied by the hurried and panicked footsteps of the eunuchs and the nervous sobbing of the maids, his face was gloomy and he ran quickly towards Huayangtai.
He knew that among the guests attending the banquet today was the eldest lady of the Wu family.
His fiancée.
The deputy envoy of Youweiwei was ordering his men to help carry water to put out the fire. Princess Changyi and others had already been escorted out. Seeing that the originally red roof tiles, jade steps and red courtyard of the Huayangtai were now engulfed in flames, a gloomy look appeared on their beautiful and charming faces.
Who is deliberately causing trouble? !
Several images flashed through Princess Changyi's mind. She coldly said to the deputy envoy who was pretending to be busy, "What are you doing? How could so many people not notice the traces of the thieves? They actually let someone set fire to the inner room of Huayangtai..."
The tone of Princess Changyi's voice became increasingly cold, and the deputy envoy thought to himself that something was wrong. They had received the Queen Mother's order to protect Biyou Manor, but something like this happened in broad daylight. Fortunately, only Huayang Terrace was destroyed. If Princess Changyi or any of the girls were injured, not to mention losing their official positions, they would probably lose their lives!
The Youwei Guard was not very famous among the guards in Jinling City. First, a relative was inserted into the team, and then he was sent to Biyou Manor to be responsible for the security of the banquet. The deputy envoy himself was complaining bitterly.
"Princess, please forgive me! I am guilty of my negligence... Please move to Changliu Pavilion first. Once the fire is completely extinguished, I will lead my men to track down the thieves and give you and all the distinguished guests an explanation!"
Princess Changyi stood there without saying a word. The girls around her all had shocked expressions on their faces, and for a moment no one responded to the deputy envoy's words.
The deputy envoy hunched his waist. Although it was still a bit chilly in early spring, big beads of sweat were already dripping from his forehead.
At this moment, a heavy and quick sound of footsteps was heard.
"Princess." Pei Jinguang's breathing was steady as he nodded slightly to Princess Changyi, whose complexion had suddenly improved. He was the eldest son of Marquis Pingning and General Yunhui appointed by the emperor himself, so naturally he did not need to perform a formal greeting to Princess Changyi.
"Why is the general here—" Princess Changyi laughed, but before she could finish her words, she heard a cry of surprise.
“Brother-in-law—brother-in-law!”
Pei Jinguang turned around and saw a young lady in red waving desperately behind the crowd.
The balcony of Guihua next door suddenly caught fire. Everyone was protected by the maids and escaped. The fire grew rapidly. The noble ladies who had never experienced such a dangerous thing were all panicking. Wu Shunhua fluttered and wanted to rush in to see if Wu Jingxun was still left inside.
The other girls have all returned, but the wooden Buddha has not returned yet. Could she have been kidnapped by those thieves?
Wu Shunhua's mind was full of tragic events one after another. He was worried and anxious. When he saw Pei Jinguang, he didn't care about anything else and called him loudly.
Pei Jinguang didn't react at first, but when he saw that the young lady in red had a vague resemblance to his fiancée, he said, "My sister isn't here! I don't know where she was abducted to—Brother-in-law, future brother-in-law, go and save her!"
Her voice was so loud that everyone couldn't help but move away.
Pei Jinguang looked around at everyone, and indeed, he did not see that shy and quiet figure.
"Don't worry, I'll go find her."
After saying this, Pei Jinguang turned to look at Princess Changyi and asked politely, "Princess, do you know where my fiancée is?"
fiancée.
The word was truly harsh. Princess Changyi's face turned cold. "She went to Cunyunxuan with the others earlier. Everyone else returned, but she was left behind. I wonder if the Wu family's eldest lady hasn't been out much, and she's been so engrossed in the scenery of this farm that she hasn't been able to find her way back."
Pei Jinguang's face showed no expression, he just nodded faintly: "In that case, thank you, Princess."
Wu Shunhua was a little confused. This person had never met the Wooden Bodhisattva, so how could he know what she looked like? Don't miss her!
"Brother-in-law, don't look for the wrong person! Just look for the prettiest and most wooden one in the crowd!"
Everyone was silenced again by her earth-shattering shout.
Wu Jingxun was worried about something dangerous, and Pei Jinguang didn't have the energy to worry about whether it was rude or not. He just nodded hurriedly to the Princess Changyi, whose face was already frozen and she didn't want to talk, and then gave a few instructions to the deputy envoy and walked quickly to the east.
Cun Yunxuan is to the east of Biyou Manor. As a weak woman, she cannot walk far, so it is probably nearby.
Princess Changyi stared at his back.
Pei Jinguang, the son of Marquis Pingning, was a military commander, but every time she saw him, he always had a gentle demeanor, a graceful demeanor, and a dignified manner. When had she ever seen him look so worried?
It really is——
Princess Changyi tried her best to suppress her resentment and whispered to her personal maid, "Did you arrange for the embroiderer who led her away?"
Fei Yun quickly shook her head: "Without the princess's order, this servant dare not act on her own."
Princess Changyi took a long while to finally say "hmm".
At least this time, I don't have to see him looking at me with such a cold gaze.
What does that stupid little girl know?
He had seen Wu Jingxun a long time ago.
His fiancée.
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Today's Diary Theatre——
Wu Banban: I feel like I’ve been cheated. Never mind. Let me take a break.
Pei Da: Of course I know what she looks like
Pei Er: She seems a little stupid
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