Shi Jingyang sat down opposite Mrs. Hou and said bluntly: "What's wrong with mother going to Yayuan to look for her son?"
Mrs. Hou wanted to urge the marriage before, but after talking to Aunt Han for a while, Mrs. Hou decisively gave up the idea of prompting the marriage.
Yaguchi denied: "It's nothing, I just told Qingshan and the others to be careful when packing their luggage and not to leave anything behind."
Shi Jingyang looked at Mrs. Hou suspiciously, "Is this the reason?"
I have to go out tomorrow. At this moment, the whole house is busy. Will my mother make a special trip for such a small thing?
Mrs. Hou smiled and asked: "Otherwise? What do you think is going on?"
There was something in his aunt's words today. It wasn't that Shi Jingyang couldn't understand it, he just didn't want to understand it.
Shi Jingyang smiled, shook his head pretending to be stupid, stood up with a smile and said: "My son thought something was wrong with his mother, so he came over to ask.
Since there is nothing on the mother's side, the son will go and get busy. By the way, when Qiu Xi comes back, the son will go to the East Palace to be the consul."
Shi Jingyang told his father about going to the East Palace to be the consul, but he had not yet told his mother in person.
Madam Hou had already learned from the Queen that her son would go to the East Palace as consul.
"Go ahead and do what you are doing with all your heart." Mrs. Hou stood up and escorted Shi Jingyang out.
The next day, after some sacrifices, the emperor rode a horse in military uniform, Lu Bo led the driver, the imperial guards led in front and rear, and all the officials knelt and sent him out of the palace.
Qiu Xi's team headed towards the paddock in a mighty manner.
Shi Jingyang and Lu Qichuan followed the first echelon of the Imperial Guards.
Pei Dongliu was responsible for the safety and security of the prince, and had already set out two days in advance to deploy defenses at the palace.
The team traveled about twenty miles out of the city and then stopped.
Lu Qichuan said: "We have arrived in Xintian. According to the itinerary plan, we will have tea and rest here for half an hour."
Sure enough, a message came from the front and he rested on the spot for half an hour.
Shi Jingyang got off his horse, and Qingshan brought water and snacks.
Shi Jingyang took the water and took two sips.
Lu Qichuan took the water from the boy's hand and took a few sips. He turned to look at Shi Jingyang and asked, "Qing'an, how are you? Can you bear it?"
Shi Jingyang handed the water bag back to Qingshan and said, "No problem. Commander Lu, don't worry about me."
Lu Qichuan said: "Starting from Xintian, the emperor switched from riding a horse to a car, and the prince and other princes also changed to a car. If Qing'an feels tired, he can take a car instead."
Shi Jingyang shook his head, "No, I like riding horses."
When Lu Qichuan saw that he insisted on riding a horse, he stopped trying to persuade him.
Qingshan handed over the snacks and said, "Sir, this is from the green radish next to my cousin. She said she made the sweet-scented osmanthus cake herself."
Shi Jingyang retracted his half-stretched hand and said lightly: "Don't you know I'm not used to eating sweet-scented osmanthus? Why did you take it?"
Qingshan looked at Shi Jingyang in confusion. He really wanted to ask, Master, when did you get tired of eating sweet-scented osmanthus? The day before yesterday, I ate sweet-scented osmanthus cake in the house. Wasn't it delicious?
Qingshan met Shi Jingyang's slightly warning gaze and swallowed the words of inquiry.
Okay, what do you say?
Qingshan Qingqing said: "It's all my fault. I forgot such an important thing. But what should I do with these sweet-scented osmanthus cakes?"
Qingshan got a headache looking at the sweet-scented osmanthus cake on the plate, which was given to the prince by his cousin.
The prince doesn’t want to eat it, and he can’t give it to others. He can’t throw it away, let alone send it back to his cousin. What should we do?
Lu Qichuan looked at the square and small pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus cake on the plate, "Qing'an, you are not used to eating sweet-scented osmanthus cake. How well-made this sweet-scented osmanthus cake is!"
Shi Jingyang looked at Lu Qichuan, "Do you like it? I'll give it to you, so that Qingshan won't have to cry and not know what to do with it."
Lu Qichuan took the sweet-scented osmanthus cake from Qingshan and said with a smile: "Then I'm welcome."
With that said, Lu Qichuan started to eat, and while eating, he praised: "Well, it tastes good. This sweet-scented osmanthus cake is very well made. Qing'an, why don't you order some?"
Lu Qichuan looked at Shi Jingyang and asked.
Shi Jingyang shook his head, "No, please use it slowly. Qingshan, convey Commander Lu's words of appreciation to Sister Yi."
Shi Jingyang's voice was extremely low for the last sentence, so low that only he and Qingshan could hear it.
The Chengguo Palace's car was lined up very far forward, and what Shi Jingyang wanted Qingshan to convey quickly reached Wu Mingyi's ears.
Wu Mingyi couldn't help but clench his hands. He couldn't get used to eating sweet-scented osmanthus cake? He had grown up eating snacks, but he couldn't get used to it.
"Miss, didn't Miss Chen say that the prince loves osmanthus cake the most? Why did the prince say that he couldn't get used to it? Did Miss Chen remember it wrong?" Luluo asked.
Wu Mingyi twitched his lips and smiled dryly, "Maybe. I'll ask Brother Le myself when I see him later."
"Miss, Miss Jiang from Shangshu Mansion is here to find you." Yun Jin called from outside the car.
Wu Mingyi whispered, "This matter is so bad that you are not allowed to mention it again."
Luluo bowed and responded, "I understand."
Wu Mingyi lifted the curtain and said with a smile: "Zhangzhu is here. I was planning to go find you. Get in the car quickly."
Jiang Xingyu stood still, smiled and said to Wu Mingyi: "Sister Yi, come down for a walk, we will have to take a long car ride. Let's go find Sister Xing."
Wu Mingyi smiled and agreed, "Okay, Zhangzhu, just wait for me."
With that said, Wu Mingyi put down the curtain, asked Luluo to arrange her dress, and then raised the curtain.
Wu Mingyi held Yun Jin's hand and got out of the car.
Jiang Xingyu stretched out his hand and pulled Wu Mingyi back, "Let's go, I asked Jinxin to find out. The car of Weiyuan Houfu is not far away."
Wu Mingyi really disliked Jiang Xingyu's aggressive and tugging movements, which didn't look like a lady at all.
Wu Mingyi endured the discomfort in her heart, and Ren Jiang Xingyu held his hand and reminded softly: "Zhangzhu, slow down, don't be anxious, we have plenty of time."
Jiang Xingyu's pace slowed down, and his hand still held Wu Mingyi's hand, which was not as tight as before, "Okay, let's go slower."
Wu Mingyi raised his hand to touch his forehead for an excuse, and took his hand out of Jiang Xingyu's hand without leaving any trace. "Although it is autumn, the sun is still very bright at noon."
Jiang Xingyu raised his head to look at the sky and said: "Fortunately, the autumn air is crisp and refreshing, and it is very comfortable even under the sun. Let's go quickly to find Sister Xing. The convoy will set off in a while."
With that said, Jiang Xingyu wanted to hold Wu Mingyi's hand again.
Wu Mingyi looked at her white clothes and then at the dusty road, not wanting to go forward at all.
"Zhangzhu, the sun is too hot and I'm a little dizzy. How about we wait here and let someone pick up Sister Xing?"
I have prepared a lot of delicious food and leaf cards in my car. We will drink tea in the car for a while, talk about things and play leaf cards. What do you think?"
Wu Mingyi was used to being coquettish, and Jiang Xingyu had long been accustomed to it, so he was not surprised. Seeing that she was unwilling to leave, he turned to Jinxin and said, "Go and pick up Sister Xing."
Jin Xin bowed in agreement and turned around.
Wu Mingyi walked up to Jiang Xingyu and said coquettishly: "Zhangzhu, you are so kind."
Jiang Xingyu said: "Afraid of the sun's poison, hurry up and get in the car."
Wu Mingyi pestered Jiang Xingyu, "Let's do it together."
Jiang Xingyu originally wanted to move around down there, but he couldn't resist Wu Mingyi, so he had to follow her, "Let's go, let's go."
After receiving Jiang Xingyu's obedience, Wu Mingyi was in a good mood, "Zhangzhu, I like you the most."
Jiang Xingyu glanced sideways at Wu Mingyi and joked: "Isn't your favorite Brother Le?"
Wu Mingyi raised his hand and slapped Jiang Xingyu, laughing and scolding: "Bad guy, you dare to make fun of me. I'm asking for a beating!"
Jiang Xingyu quickly moved to the right before Wu Mingyi's hand touched his, avoiding Wu Mingyi's hand.
"Oh, I'm just saying that Sister Qingqing said you like her the most. In fact, your favorite is Brother Le."
Wu Mingyi looked around nervously and reminded in a low voice: "Zhangzhu, please keep your voice down."
Jiang Xingyu looked at the front and back and said, "Sister Yi, how scared are you? Who among the people around you doesn't know about your brother Xinyuele?"
Wu Mingyi whispered: "You girl, are you allowed to say these things casually? I trust you and that's why I said it to you."
Jiang Xingyu saw that Wu Mingyi was angry and apologized quickly: "Okay, don't be angry.
I was just joking. By the way, Brother Qiu Le is also here this time. Have you seen Brother Le?
Before I left the city, I met Brother Le. Brother Le was dressed in a military uniform. He was so dashing and heroic. He was so good-looking that people couldn't take their eyes away."
When Shi Jingyang was mentioned, Wu Mingyi's attention shifted instantly, "Where did Zhangzhu meet Brother Le?"
Jiang Xingyu replied: "Before the sacrificial ceremony, Fifth Master took me to see Xiqi, and brother Le happened to be there too."
"Miss, Miss Shi is here."
Jin Xin reported from outside the car.
Jiang Xingyu lifted the curtain and waved to Shi Jingxing who was under the car: "Sister Xing, come up quickly."
Shi Jingxing got on the car with a smile and asked: "It's finally easy to take a rest, why are you still in the car? Why don't you go out and do some activities."
Jiang Xingyu raised his chin towards Wu Mingyi, "Sister Yi refuses to get out of the car because the sun is too hot, so I can only risk my life to accompany you."
When Shi Jingxing saw Wu Mingyi dressed in moon-white clothes, he understood in his heart that she was not afraid of sun poison, but she disliked the dirt down there.
Shi Jingxing saw through it without saying anything, "The sun is really bright today."
Wu Mingyi said while pouring tea for the two of them: "Right, Sister Xing also said that the sun is bright.
"Zhangzhu, sister Xing, come and try it. This is this year's new autumn tea. It's extremely rare to get one or two tea leaves from the tea mountains in the northern suburbs of my home."
"Only one or two tea leaves were roasted in a tea mountain? Only a tiny bit of bud core was picked?"
As Jiang Xingyu spoke, he picked up the teapot and took a closer look, "My dear, it's really a bud core. It's so difficult to pick. It's so luxurious."
Wu Mingyi said: "What's this? Our family makes it every year, and we gave it to your family last year. It's so dry this year that we can't pick it out, so we only have one or two in total. It's too little to give away."
Jiang Xingyu put down the teapot, picked up the teacup and sipped the tea, then took a deep breath, "Sure enough, the aroma is fragrant and long, and the taste is sweet..."
Shi Jingxing turned his head to look at Jiang Xingyu and asked with a smile: "Did the palm beads really taste the fragrant and long fragrance?"
Wu Mingyi laughed and scolded: "She knows how to pretend. Let her drink this good tea. It is really a waste of this pot of good tea."
Jiang Xingyu said with a smile: "You can't say that. This is such a good tea. Although it tastes the same as Yu Qian Ming Qian, I still drank it with a sweet taste."
"Pfft" Shi Jingxing was drinking tea and almost choked due to Jiang Xingyu's words.
Wu Mingyi hurriedly patted Shi Jingxing on the back, "Is Sister Xing okay?"
Shi Jingxing covered his mouth with one hand and coughed, and waved his hand with the other hand to indicate to Wu Mingyi that she was fine.
"I'm just telling the truth, Sister Xing, you are exaggerating!" Jiang Xingyu looked at Shi Jingxing and protested.
Shi Jingxing regained his composure, took the teacup handed over by Wu Mingyi and took a sip of tea. His throat was not as uncomfortable as before.
Shi Jingxing smiled at Jiang Xingyu and said: "Yes! Yes! Yes! I exaggerated.
For our Zhangzhu, not only does Yuqianmingqian have the same flavor as autumn tea, but if we brew it with willow leaves on the roadside, the Zhangzhu will still have a fragrant and lingering aroma and a sweet taste."
Wu Mingyi covered his mouth with a ball fan and chuckled loudly.
Jiang Xingyu rushed over and hit Shi Jingxing, "You're such a good sister, you're going to hurt me because I don't understand tea."
Shi Jingxing fisted his hands in front of his chest and said with a smile: "Zhangzhu, we are gentlemen. A gentleman talks but doesn't do anything. He doesn't want to do it!"
"I want you to hurt me, but you don't want me to take action? Who's to blame? Xiao Xing'er, just wait for me." Jiang Xingyu said as he pressed Shi Jingxing on the soft couch and started attacking Shi Jingxing's body and organs.
Shi Jingxing was ticklish, so Jiang Xingyu raised his hands and said, "Here comes the ticklish meat!"
Shi Jingxing laughed so much that he slid from the soft couch into the carriage and begged for mercy: "Zhangzhu, I was wrong. Zhangzhu should be merciful."
Jiang Xingyu pressed Shi Jingxing's hand on the soft ball and asked, "Are you aware of your mistake?"
Shi Jingxing nodded repeatedly and said, "I know I was wrong."
"Okay, I'll spare you this time!" After saying that, Jiang Xingyu let go of Shi Jingxing, sat down on the soft couch, and then bent down to help Shi Jingxing.
When Shi Jingxing saw her reaching out, he shrank back in fright and said seriously: "Zhangzhu, we must keep our word."
"What are you thinking about? I'll help you up." Jiang Xingyu stretched out his hand.
"Oh, thank you!" Shi Jingxing stretched out his hand and used the strength of Jiang Xingyu's hand to sit on the soft couch again.
Wu Mingyi looked at the two having fun, and the smile on her face gradually dissipated. Once upon a time, she and they could also laugh together...
Shi Jingxing was tired of laughing. He picked up the cup and took a sip of tea. He looked at Jiang Xingyu and said, "Qiu Xiang, who is here in your house this time?"
Jiang Xingyu leaned on the armrest, "Grandfather, aunt, second brother, third brother and me."
Shi Jingxing felt a little disappointed in his heart and asked, "Brother Jiang is not here?"
Jiang Xingyu shook his head, "Grandma is ill in bed. The fourth brother was busy preparing for the exam a few days ago and could not come to the bedside to attend to her. After the examination, the fourth brother went to my grandma's house after a day's rest and said that he would take care of her next.
Come and take care of me."
Wu Mingyi said while adding tea to the two of them: "Brother Jiang is very filial."
Jiang Xingyu nodded, "Eldest brother is also very filial. Every day when he comes back from the Yamen, he visits his grandfather's house."
Shi Jingxing said: "People are mutual. Mrs. Yu is kind and gentle to others. She especially dotes on her grandchildren, so you all respect her."
Jiang Xingyu looked at the tea cup in his hand, "Sister Xing is right. Grandpa and grandma are both loving people and treat others very well. Grandma is ill, and the family is very sad. They wish they could feel pain for her."
