Tibetan beads

Chapter 257 Drinking Tea
The dragon boat race is about to start.

The singing and dancing were all withdrawn, and the dragon boat teams rowed over for the final practice.

Princess Changning wasn't too hot at all, so she went outside to supervise herself.

The two princesses also bid farewell to each other, and the three girls were busy competing for power.

Xu Yin didn't follow out, and continued drinking tea with Yu Manqing.

A row of servants came over, each holding a wooden box with a dragon boat team written on it.

They advanced to the main shed to worship the emperor, and the emperor smiled and threw a silk flower into one of the wooden boxes.

If there is no accident, it should be the dragon boat team with Princess Changning's name on Duan Wangfu.

Others followed suit, half of them were consistent with the emperor, and the other half voted for other boxes.

After leaving the main shed, the servants went to other sheds.

After staying here, Xu Yin naturally voted for Princess Changning. Yu Manqing thought for a while, but voted for another dragon boat team composed of forbidden troops.

Xu Yin smiled slightly.The future concubine is indeed impeccable. If she voted for Princess Changning, she would be correct, but she would always be suspected of flattery, which does not match the character she has shown in the past.Voting for the Forbidden Army is equivalent to supporting one's father, and the Forbidden Army is the emperor's Forbidden Army, which is also equivalent to supporting the emperor.

After the little servants left, Xu Yin smiled and said, "Miss Yu is really thoughtful, why didn't I think of it?"

Yu Manqing said indifferently: "As a child, it is natural to put parents first, and there is nothing to think about."

Oh, you're saying she's not pure-minded, right?Xu Yin smiled slightly, it's okay, she just had an impure mind today.

She sighed, and said in a sad tone: "Speaking of which, I really envy Ms. Yu. I was born with both parents, and the family cherishes everything. It is very valuable to set a future early. Unlike me, my mother left early, and my father was busy with official duties. , grew up in such a muddle-headed way. The family background is not high or low, but she is not the eldest daughter. Last year, the king of Dongjiang wanted to discuss marriage, and I went with my sister, but unfortunately there was still nothing. Fortunately, His Majesty loved me and called me to Beijing. That's how I got to know her The princess is a noble person. I don't think too much about it, as long as I have a place to stay in the future."

This is to find that he does not oppose the crown prince Na Liangdi, so he wants to surrender?Holding the teacup, Yu Manqing gave a neutral "huh" without responding.

Xu Yin glanced at her, picked up the teapot attentively, and said, "Miss Yu, your cup of tea is too cold, I'm afraid it's already astringent, why don't I make a new pot?"

Then she skillfully poured water, made tea, and washed cups...

Yu Manqing looked at it coldly, and couldn't help feeling a trace of contempt in her heart.When she first knew that the emperor wanted Miss Xu San to be the prince Liangdi, she was actually very nervous.

With the huge fame of Xu's twin sisters, and having seen her so beautiful, coupled with the achievement of assassinating Wu Zijing, there is no shortage of intelligence and force.There is such a Liangdi by the prince's side, is there still room for her as the princess?After things got messed up, she was relieved.

Now listening to Xu Yin's flattery and loyalty in every possible way, Yu Manqing suddenly felt that his previous worries were funny.Although this Miss Xu San is beautiful and capable, her vision may not be able to keep up with her.

For Yu Manqing, being the princess is the best choice.Because her father controls the Imperial Army, the capital is the Yu family's sphere of influence.Only by becoming a princess can she better pave the way for her father.

But what about Miss Xu San?What's the use of her being the Crown Prince Liangdi?Neither can help her father expand his power, nor can she get the title of concubine.

If it were her, she would definitely choose Yan Er between the crown prince and Yan Er.Although Yan Er is not the son of the eldest son, his combat achievements are higher than his elder brother's. As long as he has the support of the emperor, he has a great possibility to inherit the Yan family.Even if he can't accept the title, he can still hold the military power, and he can completely support his natal family.

The most important thing is that Yan Er is handsome and capable. For a woman, isn't such a husband much better than an embroidered pillow?

Thinking of this, Yu Manqing's heart trembled for a while, and she couldn't help but recall the Prince Duan just now... She didn't come back to herself until Xu Yin put the teacup in front of her.

"Miss Yu, how are you?" Xu Yin asked with a smile.

Yu Manqing nodded, with a slight smile: "Miss Xu San is very skilled."

Xu Yin breathed a sigh of relief, then gave her some snacks, and said in a rambling voice: "When the news about Yongcheng spread, others thought I was a dominatrix, but how could it be? I practiced riding and archery, but Who is Wu Zijing! He is such a fierce general, I can't assassinate him with this ability, the guards I brought in really did it. I am a little restless, but I can do what the lady of the boudoir should do. Yes, after all, when I go to my mother-in-law's house in the future, I still have to serve the Lord... Isn't my mother-in-law?"

Yu Manqing accepted her attentions calmly, and said perfunctorily: "Miss Xu San is careful and knows the art of tea, how can she be a hag?"

"That's right." Xu Yin narrowed his eyes with a smile, and changed her tea again.

Yu Manqing drank three cups in succession and frowned.When the female relatives go out, they will try to eat and drink as little as possible, because it is inconvenient to go to the toilet.So, when Xu Yin handed over the fourth cup, she couldn't help pushing it over.

"Enough, no need..."

"Oops!" The cup was touched by her, Xu Yin's hand shook and he couldn't hold it steady, and it fell like this, spilling the whole bowl of tea on himself.

"It's so hot!" Xu Yin jumped up and quickly threw the cup of tea away, but unfortunately, his palm was still red.

She looked up at Yu Manqing: "You did it on purpose?"

Yu Manqing didn't react
Xu Yin tried hard to force tears, although the effect was not very good, but his eyes were red at last.She said in a crying voice: "If you don't like it, you don't like it. Why are you deliberately pouring hot tea on me?"

Yu Manqing was dumbfounded.

……

This colorful shed was originally for Princess Changning to rest, and it is next to the main shed.The movement of the two attracted the attention of the main shed, and the emperor asked, "What happened over there?"

Concubine Xian immediately said: "The concubine will send someone to ask."

The palace lady went away in response, and came back after a while, and said: "Yongjia County Lord made tea for Miss Yu, Miss Yu accidentally pushed it, and the hot tea poured on the County Lord. Don't worry, your maidservant has ordered someone to Accompanying the county lord to change clothes."

Concubine Xian asked with concern: "Is anyone hurt?"

The maid replied: "Go back to your mother, the county gentleman's hands are a little red, but it's not serious."

Concubine Xian nodded, she had been in the palace for many years, and always felt that something was wrong.Who would drink hot tea in summer?Even if it was pushed, how could it fall on someone?The two of them are still separated by the table!
She thought about it again, this Miss Xu San almost became the prince Liangdi... Something was wrong with her eyes, and she glanced at the emperor uneasily.

The emperor received her wink, his face darkened, and he said, "It's deserted over there, please come and sit down, Ms. Yu!"

(End of this chapter)