Zhao Xiyan was silent for a moment and said softly: "No need."
The hosta was a little surprised: "This set of bows and arrows cost a total of three hundred taels of silver, which are all the lady's private money. Besides, this is the lady's affection for the prince. Don't you see it with your own eyes?"
Zhao Xiyan's expression was complicated and her voice was calm: "Don't mention him in front of me in the future."
Hosta: "..."
Hosta was confused.
The young lady and the prince were fine before, so how come they were completely divorced in the blink of an eye?
Hosta had all kinds of puzzles and doubts in her heart, but she had no choice but to suppress them and responded in a low voice.
…
On February 17th, the weather was sunny and the spring scenery was bright.
Zhao Xiyan was sitting in the carriage with her hands folded on her knees.
In fact, you can feel free to sit in your own carriage with the curtains closed so that no one can see you. However, the dignity and elegance of your manners have long been integrated into her blood.
Zhao Xiyan doesn't go out often, and Hosta and Haitang naturally don't go out much either.
At this time, the eyes of the two maids were shining with eager anticipation, and they seemed to have a few rabbits hopping in their hearts. They glanced at the car window from time to time.
Zhao Xiyan smiled slightly: "Begonia, open the bamboo curtain to let some air flow."
Haitang, who had a delicate appearance, responded happily and fiddled with the bamboo curtain. This bamboo curtain was specially made, and the situation inside the carriage could not be seen clearly from the outside. Sitting in the carriage and looking out, it was vague.
This alone was enough to make the two maids happy.
Zhao Xiyan glanced at the hustle and bustle outside the carriage through the gaps in the fine bamboo curtains. What came to mind was the tragic scene of the city in the previous life, with families broken down and blood flowing like a river, like a hell on earth.
Half an hour later, the carriage stopped.
Beihai Palace has arrived.
Hosta took a look and marveled: "Miss, there are so many carriages!"
Xu Jing is the only son of the King of Beihai. With the King and Princess of Beihai doting on their beloved son, today's birthday banquet was naturally very lively. All the prominent families in Beihai County came to give gifts to the banquet.
The Beihai Palace occupies an exclusive area. The entire palace is built in a luxurious style. The large open space in front of the door is filled with carriages.
All the stewards in the Beihai Palace greeted the distinguished guests with smiling faces. One steward caught a glimpse of the Zhao family's carriage and immediately turned around and ran into the palace.
Xu Jing, the Crown Prince of Beihai, who was splendidly dressed in splendid attire, was absentmindedly listening to the words of the people around him, his eyes drifting outward from time to time.
The steward stepped in and reported in a low voice.
Xu Jing's eyes lit up and he immediately became energetic, got up and walked out.
Sitting on top of him, King Beihai, who had a wide body, fat body, half-white hair and beard, understood in his heart and laughed it off.
Princess Beihai on the side was not so happy.
She only gave birth to her son when she was forty years old. He was a single seedling in a thousand-year-old field and was raised like a heart and soul. Before they even got engaged, her son's heart was all about that girl Zhao Liu. After that, would he be able to get married?
A few months ago, Xu Jing knelt down and begged for half an hour, but she couldn't resist her son and reluctantly nodded and agreed to the marriage.
The thought of going to the Zhao family to propose marriage in a few months made her feel unhappy.
snort!
When Zhao Xiyan comes in later, she will definitely give her a showdown!
…
Like a whirlwind, the Prince of Beihai quickly walked out of the palace gate and rushed to the Zhao family carriage. He grinned like a peacock with its tail spread.
"Sister Yue Ya'er, you are finally here."
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhao Xiyan felt mixed emotions. A polite smile appeared on her face. She got off the carriage and greeted him: "Today is the prince's birthday. Congratulations to the prince."
Xu Jing was a little unhappy: "Sister Yue Ya'er, why are you suddenly alienated from me? In private, you used to call me Brother Chunsheng."
Xu Jing was born in Spring, and his nickname was Chunsheng. Many people knew this nickname, but only a few would open their mouths to call him that.
When Zhao Xiyan and Xu Jing met for the first time, they were both five-year-old children. One called her Yue Yaer, sister, and the other called Chunsheng brother. It was not until they were ten years old that they changed their names in front of others. In private, they no longer had so many scruples.
Her voice is pleasant to the ear, and it sounds even better when she calls her brother Chunsheng.
Zhao Xiyan smiled and replied: "I used to be ignorant when I was young, and I was often rude. The prince's status is noble, so how can I be offended at will?"
Xu Jing: "..."
With such obvious alienation, even a fool can detect that something is wrong.
Xu Jing smiled and frowned.
He has had a domineering temper since he was a child, and the word swallow his anger is not in the dictionary.
The fire that surged in my heart suddenly disappeared under those beautiful eyes. A man is as big as the sea, how can he argue with a girl?
Xu Jing persuaded himself easily and smiled at Zhao Xiyan: "What birthday gift did you give me?"
Yuhan wanted to open her mouth to answer, but Zhao Xiyan glanced over. Yuhan immediately shut her mouth tightly. Then, she heard the master say: "The birthday gift is in a brocade box. After the birthday banquet, the prince will take a look at it in person."
knew."
Sister Yue Yaer is going to give him a surprise!
Xu Jing couldn't even press the corners of his mouth, and his radiant and handsome face shone brightly in the sun.
Zhao Xiyan, who was determined to keep a distance from Xu Jing, subconsciously pursed her lips and smiled.
Then, Zhao Xiyan regretted it.
Xu Jing's slight depression before had long since disappeared, and he said with a beaming smile: "Let's go, I will take you to see my father, the queen, my mother and my concubine."
What's the point of entering the palace together in front of everyone?
How can this be cut off in two?
Zhao Xiyan had a headache.
A delicate girl's voice sounded: "Brother Chunsheng, did you come here specially to greet me?"
This time it was Xu Jing who had the headache.
Zhao Xiyan frowned and turned her head to look over.
I saw an extremely luxurious carriage parked not far away. It was pulled by four bay-red horses, accompanied by more than a dozen servants, and there were eight maids standing beside the carriage.
The girl in pink clothes who got off the carriage was about fourteen or fifteen years old, with willow eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, and a pretty appearance.
This girl's surname is Xie, and her given name is the character Jiao. She is the youngest daughter of Beihai County Sheriff.
Sheriff Xie, who was in his fifties, had a daughter in middle age. He loved his daughter very much and developed Xie's arrogant temper.
Xu Jing's third sister, Xu Ying, married into the Xie family and became her eldest daughter-in-law. This Xie Jiao was Xu Ying's sister-in-law. Xu Ying often returned to her parents' home, and Xie Jiao always followed her, often lingering behind Xu Jing.
Xu Jing felt a headache when he heard Xie Jiao's voice, and muttered to Zhao Xiyan: "Why is this annoying spirit here?"
Can you not come?
It’s Brother Chunsheng’s birthday party!
Zhao Xiyan glanced at Xu Jing with a smile but not a smile: "Miss Xie is infatuated with the prince, who doesn't know? Today is the prince's birthday, so naturally Miss Xie will come."
After Xie Jiao got off the carriage, she hurried over happily without waiting for her elder sister-in-law behind her.
As soon as his eyes drifted to the beautiful girl next to Xu Jing, Xie Jiao suddenly felt jealous.
