Outside the small house on Tonghua Lane, another group of tall men came.
One of the Li family's soldiers, who was in his thirties, advised in a low voice: "Second Young Master has already visited the Wang family girl yesterday. If he comes again today, I'm afraid he will cause gossip. It's better to turn around and go back to the palace!"
Li Xiao gave me a stern look: "What a shame! Big brother sent you to accompany me to protect my safety. Are you asking me to point my fingers?"
The soldier had to shut up.
Li Xiao walked up to the door and knocked on the door himself.
The one who opened the door was the pretty maid Lilac.
The small house is not big, and through the crack in the door, Wang Wei and her two nephews can be seen playing around. Li Xiao suddenly became happy and ignored Ding Xiang's glaring face: "Go tell your girl
,I am coming."
Where is the use of reporting?
Wang Wei had already heard the sound.
Wang Wei was afraid that Ding Xiang would say something careless, so she immediately said: "Ding Xiang, open the door."
Ding Xiang reluctantly opened the door.
Li Xiao is tall and has long legs, and he reached Wang Wei in a few steps: "I originally planned to go riding a horse today. The prince insisted on coming to Zhaojiafang, so I came along the way."
Wang Wei's mood was complicated, a little panicked, a little confused, and a hint of indescribable sweetness.
Things between men and women are not clear at all. Without any reason, a smile or a look at each other may make your heart beat.
Li Xiao's eyes were bright. Wang Wei lowered her head subconsciously, avoided his gaze, and said softly: "General Li was ordered to come to Beihai County on an errand. The errand has been completed, so it's time to return to the military camp!"
Li Xiao blinked slyly: "Brother only asked me to deliver Cao Gui's head, and he didn't stipulate when I would go back. It doesn't matter if I stay a few more days."
However, he has to leave anyway.
There is no contradiction between officials and bandits. She is the daughter of a bandit, and he is a young and promising general in the Jiaodong Army. There is no future and no possibility between them.
Wang Wei wanted to say something, but when she raised her head and met Li Xiao's brilliant gaze, she suddenly couldn't say anything.
Dalang Erlang ran over, and the two children were not afraid of strangers. They hugged Li Xiao's legs one on the left and the other on the right.
Li Xiao leaned down and took each of his hands into his arms.
…
In the Zhao family's inner residence.
Zhao Xiyan looked at the uninvited Prince of Beihai, feeling a little helpless and a little amused: "You were here yesterday, why are you here again today?"
Xu Jing shrugged: "Li Xiao seems to have been obsessed. He insisted on riding out for a ride early in the morning. As soon as he turned around, he ended up here."
"He wants to go to Tonghua Lane. I can't persuade or stop him, so I just come to Zhaojiafang to accompany you."
Zhao Xiyan: "..."
Whether Li Xiao wanted to come or Xu Jing wanted to come, there is no need to delve into this question.
Haitang brought the chessboard and placed it on the stone table. Zhao Xiyan held the white stones and Xu Jing held the black stones.
"I'll give you three sons." Zhao Xiyan smiled casually.
Xu Jing tried his best to fight for himself: "Let the five sons."
Zhao Xiyan laughed and let him go.
Playing chess is the best pastime. When Xu Jing randomly moves a chess piece, he can concentrate on looking up at Zhao Xiyan. See her thinking seriously, see her picking up the chess pieces in her delicate hands, and see her smiling happily.
Zhao Xiyan couldn't bear his burning gaze: "Are you playing chess or looking at me?"
Xu Jing grinned: "Why don't we delay!"
Zhao Xiyan was amused, she spat at him with a smile, and put a chess piece on the chessboard. Before she could retract her hand, Xu Jing grabbed it and scratched it in the palm of his hand.
In such a half-hearted game, there is no need to think about who wins and who loses.
Xu Jing lost the game and was not ashamed at all: "Let's play another game. This time you have to let me have seven pieces."
Zhao Xiyan shushed him: "Why are you so embarrassed to say that?"
"You can't blame me for losing chess." Xu Jing said confidently: "You smile at me sometimes and look at me at other times. How can I concentrate on playing chess?"
Zhao Xiyan was so amused that she kept laughing.
Hosta and Begonia who were waiting on the side also covered their mouths and smiled softly.
The prince is funny and cute, not to mention the ladies, they are often made to laugh non-stop.
"By the way, what has Zheng Xuanqing been busy with these past two days?" Zhao Xiyan asked with a casual smile while packing up the chess pieces.
Xu Jing smiled and said: "Zheng Er has some errands, so he took a few days off to accompany Li Xiao. Now Li Xiao is reluctant to leave. Zheng Er can't keep asking for leave, so he went back to the military camp."
Now Li Xiao lives in Beihai Palace, and Xu Jing keeps him company every day. It just so happens that he has a reason to come to Zhao's house every day, which makes him feel very happy.
After clearing the chessboard, Xu Jing made another move, while laughing softly: "My father is already able to stay and move around. In three days, he will come to the Zhao family to propose marriage."
Perhaps because the sun was a bit strong, Zhao Xi's jade-like cheeks were stained with a rouge-like blush.
Xu Jing's mind was in a state of confusion. He still remembered playing chess, and his body leaned forward unconsciously.
Hosta had to cough to indicate that she and Haitang were still there.
Zhao Xiyan glared at Xu Jing with a blushing face. Xu Jing, who was as thick-skinned as a city wall, laughed and said, "Don't worry about the hosta. After I marry Sister Yue Ya'er, I will let Sister Yue Ya'er make the decision and betroth you to Xu Erwu."
"
Among the soldiers accompanying him today, Xu Erwu was also among them. Xu Erwu was so clever. He jumped out immediately and kowtowed three times to his master and the future princess: "Thank you, prince and girl, for your success."
Hosta's cheeks turned red and she lowered her head to her chest in shame.
Zhao Xiyan suppressed her laughter and said softly: "It doesn't count if you kowtow now. I have to ask the hosta in private."
Xu Jing smiled and glared at him: "Get out of here!"
Xu Erwu rolled away with a smile.
Zhao Xiyan lowered her head and immediately said angrily: "Xu Jing! Don't go too far! I gave you seven chess pieces, why did you steal my chess pieces?"
…
Three days later.
King Beihai, who had not been seen in public for a long time, came to Zhaojiafang in a carriage.
Zhao Yuanxiu, the patriarch of the Zhao family, led a group of clan members to greet him in front of the square gate. His oldest third great-uncle was also among them.
The King of the North Sea, who had lost a lot of weight, stepped out of the carriage with the support of his son, walked over slowly, and said with a smile: "You are all excused, get up!"
Brothers Zhao Yuanxiu and Zhao Yuanming stood up to express their gratitude.
The King of Beihai has been in Beihai County for more than thirty years. Although he enjoys extravagantly and enjoys himself, he never bullies the people, bullies men and women, and rarely recruits civilians. In times of famine, he will open warehouses to stockpile grain, so he has an excellent reputation.
.
The North Sea King came to propose marriage today, and his attitude was a bit gentler than usual.
Zhao Yuanming respectfully welcomed the King of Beihai into the main hall of the Zhao family.
King Beihai glanced at him and said with a smile: "This must be Mr. Zhao! Please take a seat."
The third great-uncle was very impressed. He gave in twice, but finally took the top position.
There is no way, the ninety-year-old man is so respected by others. The noble prince also respects him.
The elders of the Zhao clan took their seats one by one.
The King of Beihai then looked at Zhao Yuanming with a smile: "Today, my king is here to propose marriage to my useless son."
