The Duke of England's Mansion.

In the pavilion of the garden, Xiao Tuo was throwing stones in boredom, his brows full of annoyance.

"No, I can't stay here anymore, I want to go out." Xiao Tuo threw the stones into the pond, turned around and walked out.

Lian Fei hurried forward to stop him: "Young Master. The general said that you can't go out for half a month."

Xiao Tuo stretched his lazy waist and patted Lian Fei's shoulder: "If you don't say it and I don't say it, who would know that I went out?"

Lian Fei made a bitter face, pulled open the clothes on his chest, revealing a few bright red marks: "Young Master, if you go out, I will be punished to death by the general."

Although it was some flesh wounds, it only looked scary, but it was also because of himself.

Xiao Tuo stopped and kicked the stone table in a rage. Thinking that he would have to stay in this mansion for another ten days, he suddenly became upset: "What do you say? If we stay for another ten days, either you die or I die. You choose one."

Lian Tian did not dare to say much. Seeing Xiao Tuo's irritable and uncomfortable look, he was holding back his laughter.

As he was talking, a voice rang out: "You are worthy of being Xiao San. You are sitting at home and your reputation is spread all over the world."

Xiao Tuo turned around and saw Lin Zhengyu standing outside the pavilion.

Lin Zhengyu was tall, with single eyelids, a high nose bridge, and a strong and clear facial contour. At this time, he was looking at Xiao Tuo and smiling happily.

"Reputation?" Xiao Tuo frowned, not knowing what Lin Zhengyu was talking about.

Lin Zhengyu walked closer, picked up the wine on the table and took a sip. The wine had a light aroma and a mellow taste. Lin Zhengyu took another sip: "When did we get such good wine?" "

Father brought it from the palace." Xiao Tuo also sat on the stone bench, raised one leg and kicked him, "Speaking, what's the name?"

Lin Zhengyu smiled and picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Xiao Tuo's glass: "Send me a few bottles of wine first."

Xiao Tuo curled his lips and smiled, his eyebrows were lazy and casual, and he drank the wine in one gulp: "Do you think I can only hear it from you?"

Lin Zhengyu looked at Xiao Tuo, stopped teasing him, and briefly described what happened in Yunsheng Pavilion.

"You know, the funniest thing is that all the girls you hooked up with in the past came out to speak for you."

Xiao Tuo sneered, "What do you mean by hooking up?"

When Yao Kang was mentioned, the peerless girl could not be shaken off his mind.

Xiao Tuo put down his wine glass and strode out.

Lin Zhengyu shouted from behind, "Where are you going?"

Xiao Tuo said, "To find my father! Now that my grievances have been cleared, it's time to let me go. My whole body is itching."

After Lian Fei saluted Lin Zhengyu, he hurriedly followed Xiao Tuo.

Xiao Tuo heard the approaching footsteps from behind, grabbed Lian Fei's shoulders and pulled him forward, whispered in his ear: "Go to my room and take the black jade under my pillow."

Lian Fei was surprised: "That's something given to you by your ancestors, why are you wearing it? What if it breaks?"

Xiao Tuo turned around and pretended to hit him, Lian Fei quickly raised his hand to stop him.

Xiao Tuo looked at the increasingly bold follower and pulled his hand off: "I'm too nice to you, right? You're meddling in my affairs?"

When Xiao Tuo pretended to be serious, his eyebrows were slightly frowned, his eyes were sharp, and he really had some momentum in his invisible manner.

Lian Fei really became obedient: "Okay, sir, I'll get it right away."

"By the way, let's go to the housekeeper and get some brocade silk given by the palace."

Lian Fei didn't know what he was up to, so he just replied crisply: "Okay!"

An hour later, under the willow tree a hundred meters away from the gate of Jiang Mansion.

Lian Fei looked at Xiao Tuo with embarrassment: "Sir, how come we suddenly ran to the girl's house to give gifts without any name or status?"

Xiao Tuo pushed him forward: "It's not us, it's you."

Lian Fei: "Huh?"

Xiao Tuo patted his shoulder, whispered in his ear: "I have thought of the reason for you. Jiang Mansion has been sending fresh tea to our family in recent years. It is reasonable for us to give back."

Lian Fei refused to go, and looked at Xiao Tuo pitifully.

"You little brat, you're addicted to pretending, aren't you?" Xiao Tuo said.

Xiao Tuo took out the ancient black jade from Lian Fei's arms.

This black jade was specially made by a magician in the palace after his grandmother had a serious illness when he was a child. It can protect people from harm. The faint fragrance on the black jade was placed in a natural spice pool by the magician using a special method. The fragrance lasts for a long time and has the effect of concentrating the mind.

Lian Fei looked at Xiao Tuo a few times, and reluctantly took two servants to the Jiang Mansion.

In the front hall of the Jiang Mansion, Jiang's father and mother were chatting with the matchmaker who came to propose marriage with a smile on their faces. Jiang Xirong sat aside with her eyebrows lowered and her face was pretty.

The matchmaker looked at the slender and graceful figure sitting opposite her, and there was a sense of determination in her eyes.

The illegitimate son of the Gao family was originally a lustful fool. When his mother asked him to marry a merchant's daughter, he was unwilling to do so.

But the woman in front of him was dignified and beautiful, with a good appearance, a gentle temper, and a soft voice. How many families liked this lady from a

noble family. The illegitimate son of the Gao family seemed to be well-mannered on the surface, but anyone who was a little more informed knew what kind of person he was. He had many concubines and maids before he married a wife. No girl was willing to marry him as his wife.

The Gao family was just bullying the Jiang family because they had a shallow foundation in the capital and had no power or influence.

But the Gao family said that as long as the marriage

was concluded, there would be a big reward. Of course, the matchmaker used all her tricks to make up a story. The matchmaker unfolded the scroll she brought on the table: "Mr. Jiang, Mrs. Jiang, come and have a look. This was specially written by Mr. Gao. Look at the calligraphy. It's so good."

Mrs. Jiang pulled Jiang Xirong up from her seat: "Why are you sitting there like an idiot? Go and have a look."

Jiang Xirong walked over and took a closer look.

At first glance, the calligraphy looked majestic, but anyone who had studied calligraphy could see that it was flashy and weak, with a strange structure, and was a far cry from the word "good".

I don't know if the matchmaker randomly found a piece of calligraphy pretending to be Mr. Gao's, or if Mr. Gao was just a fool.

Jiang Xirong said politely: "Not bad."

The matchmaker smiled and helped Mrs. Jiang sit down, saying:

"Although Gao Mingxuan is a bastard, he is especially favored by Lord Gao. With Lord Gao's reputation in the court, wouldn't it be easy for him to find an official position for his son in the future?

Besides, your eldest son will also take the imperial examination. If he enters the officialdom, the family will be taken care of."

Jiang Xirong frowned when she heard this.

This matchmaker is really eloquent and she deliberately pokes at the soft spots of my father and mother.

But this marriage is indeed the most suitable one that has come to the door now. The bastard son of a fifth-rank official is neither too high nor too low, and he is also promised the position of the main wife. Jiang Xirong looked at the satisfied look on her parents' faces, and her heart was filled with worry. No matter how good this Mr. Gao is, she only wants to marry Yuan Jiaqi.

The two parties were talking happily when suddenly a servant came to report: "Master, someone from the Duke of England's Mansion is here to visit."

Jiang Nansheng couldn't believe it: "Is it really someone from the Duke of England's Mansion?!"

The servant said respectfully: "Yes."

Jiang Nansheng immediately stood up: "Quick, quick, please bring the person in."

When the matchmaker heard about the Duke of England, she also stood up in surprise. She couldn't believe that the Jiang family actually had a relationship with the Duke of England's Mansion.

Lian Fei strode in and bowed slightly to Jiang Nansheng and Jiang.

"Hello, Master Jiang and Madam Jiang. I am here on the orders of the Duke's wife to send ten pieces of brocade silk from the imperial court to the Jiang Mansion."

The two servants behind her handed the brocade silk to the people of the Jiang Mansion.

Jiang Nansheng stepped forward and said, "Thank the Duke and his wife for me."

Lian Fei said, "Mr. Jiang provides the wife with the freshest tea every year. She is grateful. This is the courtesy of the Duke's Mansion. Mr. Jiang, don't worry about it." Jiang

Nansheng wanted to say something, but Lian Fei ran out of words. He looked at the matchmaker with bright eyes and said, "Mr. Jiang has guests at home. We are not in a position to disturb you. Mr. Jiang, please stay."

After that, he bowed, left the front hall, and turned to leave. Everyone in the room looked at each other in bewilderment.

In the backyard of Jiang's residence, Jiang Yuanyi was carefully trimming the potted plants in the yard with scissors. Suddenly, a low and laughing voice came from behind: "You cut off the tender leaves that have just grown?"

Jiang Yuanyi turned around in surprise and saw Xiao Tuo leaning against the rockery not far away, looking at her with a smile.

The tall and slender young man was wearing a black long cannon and a five-finger-wide leather belt with auspicious cloud patterns around his waist, which made him look broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted and long-legged.

His narrow eyes were full of smiles and slightly raised, and his eyebrows were always loose and unrestrained.

Sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, a handsome young man.

Jiang Yuanyi's heartbeat skipped a beat, and she lowered her eyes to cover up and continued to trim the potted plants.

The girl was wearing a moon-white gown and a long skirt with wide sleeves, and she was pruning potted plants leisurely. Her profile was well-proportioned, and her eyes, which were like autumn water and spring, were slightly lowered. She was so beautiful.

Xiao Tuo walked over with the black jade in his hand, listening to the sounds around him.

"What kind of flower is this?" Xiao Tuo walked to Jiang Yuanyi and asked softly.

Jiang Yuanyi just felt her ears a little hot, she whispered: "Gardenia."

Xiao Tuo approached the potted plant and sniffed it, then bent over and tilted his head to look at Jiang Yuanyi: "The scent on you last time was gardenia."

His eyes were burning and there was a smile on the corners of his mouth. Jiang Yuanyi blushed and turned to another pot to start pruning: "It's only March, and it hasn't bloomed yet. Where does the fragrance come from?"

Xiao Tuo didn't follow her, but stood there, as if thinking seriously: "What is that fragrance?"

Jiang Yuanyi didn't answer him.

Xiaoqing's voice began to sound from the corridor outside the garden: "Miss!"

Jiang Yuanyi was startled, looked up, and pushed Xiao Tuo shyly: "Let's go quickly, or we will be seen soon."

The girl's face turned red with shame, her snow-white face showed a natural pink, and she was so nervous that her eyelashes were trembling.

Xiao Tuo smiled, stuffed the black jade into her hand, and whispered, "Put it under the pillow, it has a calming effect."

Jiang Yuanyi held the fine jade in her hand: "What's wrong with you..."

"Miss! The Duke of Ying's Mansion has sent someone with good things!"

Jiang Yuanyi was startled: "You'd better leave quickly."

Her white jade hand was holding the black jade, and Xiao Tuo felt inexplicably comfortable in his heart. Thinking of another purpose of coming today, he asked, "Will you be there for Prince Hui's wife's birthday?"

Jiang Yuanyi looked around nervously and said hurriedly, "Yes."

The sound of wind rose in her ears, Jiang Yuanyi turned around, and saw a black shadow disappear outside the wall.

Xiaoqing ran over with a joyful look on her face: "Miss!"

Jiang Yuanyi calmed her heartbeat and had no intention of trimming the potted plants anymore. She turned around and walked towards her own yard, answering her casually: "What's the matter?"

Xiaoqing's eyes were bright, and she chattered: "The Duke of Ying sent a lot of beautiful brocades. I heard that it was a gift from the court! Madam has sent it to the most famous clothing shop in the city. In a few days, it will be just right for the princess to wear on her birthday."

Jiang Yuanyi clutched the black jade that heated up at the touch of her body, and her voice was soft:

"It should be beautiful."

The author has something to say: Little angels who come in to read, I hope you can move your little fingers to collect it, thank you very much. Asun really needs collections and comments. Thank you everyone. I will try my best to update. [If it's not available at six o'clock, it will be at nine o'clock. 】Also, I spent a lot of money to make the cover, which will be changed tomorrow. I hope everyone will like it.

This black jade is a token of love. It will always accompany Yuan Yi.

At this time in the previous life, Xiao Tuo didn't know Yuan Yi yet, and was being punished by his father in the mansion. He stayed there for half a month before leaving. So, this life is different.