Although Princess Anping was worried to the extreme, she still tried her best to control her emotions in front of others and said softly: "It's okay." Perhaps realizing that she had lost her temper just now, she turned to Zicuckoo and said: "Let's go back first, Mustache.
, come to my place later, I have something to ask you in person."
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Wen Boyuan and Wu Jingshan both rushed over. Wu Jingshan put on a concerned look on his face and said: "Oh my God, where have you been? It's made us have such a hard time looking for you." But his heart was filled with disappointment, why wasn't this eunuch just here?
Disappear in front of them?
Hu Xiaotian said: "Because I found that the woman on the stage was a little weird, so I followed her all the way until I suddenly lost sight of her in the southwest of the city."
Wen Boyuan said coldly: "Eunuch Hu has been away for a long time."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "It didn't take so long originally, but after I chased him out, I realized that I didn't even have any helpers around me. General Wen brought so many personal guards and no one came to help him."
Wen Boyuan said: "The incident happened in a hurry. Our first priority is to protect the safety of the princess. Eunuch Hu must understand this truth. I thought Eunuch Hu's first reaction was to protect the princess, but I didn't expect that Eunuch Hu would dare to chase after her rashly."
"Fortunately, nothing happened today. If something unexpected happened, wouldn't it be an injustice?" His meaning is very clear, no one will let you chase her out. Our responsibility is to protect the princess, not you. If you die, you will be unlucky and deserve it.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "It sounds like General Wen is a little disappointed."
Wen Boyuan said coldly: "Eunuch Hu, you can think whatever you want."
Wu Jingshan hurriedly smoothed things over and said: "It's so late and everyone is tired after working for so long. It's better to go back and rest."
Hu Xiaotian said: "By the way, I have to go to the princess and report to her. General Wen, do you want to help me tell the guard at the door?"
Princess Anping had just announced that she would summon Hu Xiaotian. Naturally, Wen Boyuan had no excuse to stop her. He always felt that there was something strange about this little eunuch. Looking at Hu Xiaotian's back as he left in a swagger, there was a trace of resentment in his eyes.
Wu Jingshan chuckled and said, "It was a false alarm. It's a good thing to be able to come back safely."
Wen Boyuan said: "I wonder what he did at this moment?" If you don't like a person, you will be suspicious of any of his actions.
Wu Jingshan said: "I just heard that General Wen made a bet with him?"
Wen Bo Yuandao: "It's not a bet, I just want to compare painting skills."
Wu Jingshan stroked his beard habitually: "How dare he compete with General Wen?"
Wen Bo Yuandao said: "This man has an arrogant personality and relies on pampering. There is nothing he dares not do."
Wu Jingshan smiled evilly and said: "Isn't it self-humiliation?" He said this sincerely. In fact, although Wu Jingshan held a grudge against Hu Xiaotian, he recognized Hu Xiaotian's talent and learning from the bottom of his heart. He lost face in Tianshui Pavilion twice.
It can't be explained by chance. Hu Xiaotian is cynical on the surface, but in fact he is unfathomable. Everyone knew that Hu Buwei's son was a fool, but who would have thought that this guy is actually talented. Not only is he good at reciting poems and writing poems, but he also
He also knows medical skills, so it would not be surprising if he does something shocking again.
Wen Boyuan said: "Speaking of this matter, my nephew may have to burn the midnight oil tonight."
Wu Jingshan said: "Looking forward to General Wen's calligraphy."
Wen Boyuan thought to himself, but he didn't know what kind of painting Hu Xiaotian would come up with. He had never heard of him being able to paint in the past.
Hu Xiaotian has been in the palace for so long, except for drawing a few human anatomy diagrams for Qin Yutong to see, but he really hasn't shown much of his skills in front of others. In terms of painting skills alone, he also knows that he is not Wen Boyuan's opponent.
I have been painting since elementary school. I am also a famous teacher and apprentice. I know almost nothing about Chinese painting. The only way to win is to be unexpected.
When they arrived at Princess Anping's room, they saw a few side dishes placed on the small table, but Long Xiyue had someone specially bring them over. She whispered: "You must be hungry. Let's eat some food first."
Zicuckoo smiled, went out with Snowball in her arms, and closed the door behind her back.
Hu Xiaotian was really hungry after working for so long. He came to the table and sat down. He picked up his chopsticks and said, "Let's eat together!"
Princess Anping smiled sweetly. Although her eyes were still a little red and swollen, her grace was still intact, which added a feeling of pity to me. She sat down next to Hu Xiaotian, lightly stretched her sleeves, picked up the wine pot and put the wine glass in front of Hu Xiaotian.
After filling the bowl, Hu Xiaotian accepted it calmly. There were only two of them in the room, so there was no need to act anymore.
Princess Anping said: "Where did you go just now? It makes me so worried."
"What are you worried about?" Hu Xiaotian's eyes were full.
Princess Anping's pretty face turned red again under his gaze, and she whispered: "I'm afraid something will happen to you, and I'm afraid you'll be taken away to get married..."
Hu Xiaotian found that women's thoughts were often very strange, and she actually thought of this. Moreover, this strange thought actually happened, and Hu Xiaotian burst out laughing.
Princess Anping pursed her lips and spat: "You are still in the mood to laugh, I don't know how worried I am." Hu Xiaotian stretched out his right leg under the table and pressed it against Long Xiyue's, Long Xiyue's delicate body trembled,
The wine glass he picked up spilled some wine, and he looked at him with annoyance, but did not run away.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I have nothing to do, but if I were really snatched away to get married, would you agree?"
Long Xiyue bit her lips and said, "Do you know the woman on the stage? I find that she seems to be staring at you all the time." Women are indeed sensitive. In the chaotic situation at that time, Long
Xiyue was actually able to notice this detail.
Hu Xiaotian could only laugh, shook his head and said, "I don't know him!"
The always well-behaved Long Xiyue actually kicked Hu Xiaotian and spat: "Lie, if you don't know her, why would she throw the hydrangea to you?" No matter how gentle and quiet a girl is, she will also know how to deal with certain issues.
Revealing her domineering attitude, Long Xiyue was most worried about Hu Xiaotian's safety before his return, but after making sure that he was safe, her attention was completely focused on what happened after throwing the hydrangea tonight.
Hu Xiaotian smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, what she threw was not a hydrangea, but a big fireball. She wasn't trying to attract a bride, she was basically chasing a soul with her life. If it wasn't for my quick eyesight and quick hands, I might have turned into a roasted pig."
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Long Xiyue couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She couldn't help but feel a little scared when she thought of the scene at that time, and whispered: "You shouldn't take the risk to chase her out. If you encounter any danger, let me know what to do."
Hu Xiaotian picked up the wine glass and said: "Surviving a catastrophe will lead to good fortune. Let's have a drink. Today is the Lantern Festival, the moon is full and the people are full. Let's celebrate our departure from Kangdu. By the way, I can also celebrate my narrow escape from disaster."
Long Xiyue nodded, picked up the wine glass and clinked it with him, and the two drank a glass of wine together. Long Xiyue said: "When you are full, go back and rest. You will have to paint when you get up early tomorrow morning." She still said
Thinking about the painting competition between Hu Xiaotian and Wen Bo Yuan.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I haven't learned much about painting. I don't even know how to use a paintbrush."
Long Xiyue said: "Isn't that a sure defeat?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It is not certain that I will lose. I have a habit of painting. I have to face the model before I can draw."
Long Xiyue said: "What is a model?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "To put it simply, I will paint your portrait, and you will be my model. I wonder if the princess is willing?"
Long Xiyue bit her lips and said with some embarrassment: "Just paint. As long as you can paint well and beat Wen Boyuan, there's no harm in me being your model."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Then I will come over early tomorrow morning to paint the princess's portrait."
The two of them agreed that after Hu Xiaotian had had enough wine and food, he returned to his room. At this time, heavy snow began to fall outside. In the blink of an eye, the snow on the ground was already more than half a foot thick. Thinking about it, it would be the same tomorrow anyway.
After staying in Tianbo City for a day to adjust, he was not in a hurry. Hu Xiaotian made a special circle and passed by Wen Boyuan's room, but saw that his room was still brightly lit. He must have been burning the midnight oil, working hard to get there.
After beating him once in front of everyone, Hu Xiaotian shook his head and smiled secretly in his heart. When I come up with a shocking portrait tomorrow, I am sure it will make your eyes pop out.
Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps behind him. Hu Xiaotian turned around and saw Zhan Peng and Zhao Chongwu patrolling past here. When Hu Xiaotian disappeared for an hour, Zhan Peng was the one who tried his best to find him, but in front of outsiders
The two did not reveal their relationship. Zhan Peng didn't see any smile on his face and said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Hu hasn't gone to rest yet?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I just finished eating and want to take a walk."
Zhan Peng said: "Eunuch Hu, it's better to go back early so as not to cause any more trouble to everyone."
Hu Xiaotian was startled, and then he heard another faint sound of footsteps behind him. He immediately understood what Zhan Peng meant and said angrily: "Who do you think you are? How dare you speak like this in front of the Za family? Kneel down!
"He deliberately pinched his throat, which was really sharp and thin.
The expression on Zhan Peng's face was quite stubborn, and he glared at Hu Xiaotian: "Eunuch Hu seems to have made a mistake. We are the warriors under General Wen."
"What about General Wen?"
Wen Boyuan's gloomy voice sounded behind him: "General Wen can't do anything, but Eunuch Hu wants to bully others here, but Wen can't stand it."
Hu Xiaotian turned around and walked forward. As expected, Wen Boyuan came behind him, looking at him with eager eyes. Hu Xiaotian sneered and said: "General Wen came just in time, and the two of them were actually rude to the Za family."
Wen Boyuan didn't know that it was Hu Xiaotian and Zhan Peng who were deliberately acting. He said coldly: "I will restrain my subordinates. Eunuch Hu should take care of himself. Zhan Peng is right. Eunuch Hu should not cause trouble to everyone.
