The female supporting role never believes in fate

At a quarter of noon, the Queen got up and drove to the imperial garden.

The Jianyu is decorated with gold and copper, with azure car curtains, brocade decorations on the forehead, and pearl curtains. On both sides, there are palace people following the queen's palm fans to cover them, and in front there are palace people holding silk lanterns to guide the way.

If the Empress Empress was very imposing just now, now she is like a fairy concubine, honored by gold and jade.

The bamboo sedan chairs of Cheng Yuguan and the fourth prince Li Mian followed the queen's shoulders.

The Cheng family followed closely behind and were also given sedan chairs by the queen.

"Status and rules cannot be surpassed. This prince still thinks you are smart. Why are you so impulsive that you want to succeed? If you succeed a good family, it's fine, but you want to succeed a commoner. If your plan is exposed early, I will The prince believes that your journey to Beijing will be smooth and smooth, and no one will harm you with evil intentions, but it will be too late to take care of you."

The bamboo sedan chair of the fourth prince Li Mian came to Cheng Yuguan's side at some time, and he spoke like this without any concealment. Cheng Yuguan turned around and looked back at the Cheng family. She believed that the voice behind the fourth prince's voice People must be able to hear it.

Sure enough, it was the prince, who spoke with confidence.Behind him, Cheng Hou and the old lady stood side by side, talking about something, with strange expressions on their faces.

Cheng Yuguan stopped paying attention to what was behind him, and turned to look at the fourth prince Li Mian.

"Does the fourth prince not know?"

Cheng Yuguan was puzzled.

"what do you know?"

"My uncle inherited the title of General Shenwei, so I am not considered a commoner if I succeed my uncle."

Cheng Yuguan replied.

It was also before she set off that she mentioned the issue of becoming a successor to Uncle Tang, and it was the first time that Uncle Tang said that she also had a title.

Like the fourth prince, she thought she was wrapped in coarse cloth all day long, and she only knew that her cousin who trained the eldest son was a commoner.

Li Mian was stunned, recalled for a while, and then retrieved the memory from the corner of his head.

It seems that when the Daqian was first established, the Cheng family was indeed two brothers of the same family, and their military exploits were enough to be named Marquis.But in this way, even more prominent than the royal family.The boss of the Cheng family retreated bravely, saying that he only loved the life of idle clouds and wild cranes, teaching his sons, farming and raising chickens, so he only conferred the title of a godly general who would never be degraded, obtained the qualification not to serve corvee, and left the capital .

Over time, the capital gathered dignitaries, and everyone forgot that in the remote Cangzhou Mansion, there was still a noble title who was not high or low.

Li Mian suddenly looked at Cheng Yuguan, "So that's how it is. In this way, even if it's not a super Marquis's mansion, it's not bad to have the protection of the daughter of a first-class Shenwei general."

Cheng Yuguan curled up his mouth and smiled, but did not explain. After she proposed the title of successor, uncle Tang only said it when he saw that she had made up her mind.

In other words, even if she tried her best not to have a so-called class identity and become a commoner, she would also break away from Chenghou's family.

Cheng Yuguan has been a person for two generations, so he naturally knows that an indifferent family will only bring endless consumption, stop the loss in time, even if she loses her so-called identity and future, Cheng Yuguan feels that with her own ability and insights, she will not Eat bran pharynx.

If she wants a future, she will earn it herself.What's more, Chengjia Village in Cangzhou Prefecture is not as desolate and savage as people in the capital think. There is a world of its own there.

However, these are not enough for outsiders, otherwise, they are just side effects.

"So, you've already made up your mind to succeed?"

Li Mian asked Cheng Yuguan solemnly, and Cheng Yuguan nodded solemnly, "That's true. This is one of the purposes of my coming to Beijing this time."

Li Mian nodded, then asked curiously again, "What is the second purpose?"

Cheng Yuguan suffocated, held back, didn't say much, just smiled at the fourth prince, and perfunctory.

Seeing Cheng Yuguan's betrayal, Li Mian didn't ask too much.

Just enough.

The two chatted a few words, but the Cheng family behind them noticed and worried.

Cheng Yulou looked at Yang Shi beside him, "Mother, when did the eldest sister become so familiar with the fourth prince? Could it be that she would rather become an successor than negotiate for me? Is it because she has the idea of ​​clinging?"

After all, Cheng Yulou was younger and couldn't suppress his worries. Seeing the "closeness" between the two in front of him, he couldn't help being suspicious.

Yang's eyes suppressed the flustered Cheng Yulou, "Stop thinking about it, Yulou, after returning home, mother will make plans for you."

The mother and daughter were talking, while the old lady and Cheng Hou's mother and son in front were more stable. Seeing the fourth prince condescending to speak with Cheng Yuguan, he didn't lose his mind.

They knew how proud the fourth prince was, let alone a country girl, even the daughter of Duke Yasukuni, who was known as the most talented woman in Kyoto, he never paid attention to.Otherwise, it won't be too old and weak to be engaged.

High or low, the two of them understood very well.

...

Walking to the imperial garden, there are already lights and festoons here, and the crowd is surging.

Everyone worshiped the queen one after another, Cheng Yuguan followed the queen and accepted the ceremony sideways.

The queen pulled Cheng Yuguan, followed by the fourth prince and Cheng Hou's family, and walked up to the main seat under the eyes of everyone.

"Dragon Boat Palace Banquet is for everyone to have fun together. There will be colorful boats, singing and dancing in a while, and then we will eat and watch together."

It was only then that Cheng Yuguan discovered that this place with lights and festoons was not the home field, and followed the queen to Huashushen, and went up the wooden corridor to the pavilions and terraces in the center of the lake. This was the right place.

On the terrace here, the seats have already been distributed.

Cheng Yuguan was pulled by the queen, and followed beside the queen, and sat in the second row, side by side with the fourth prince.

In front of the pavilion, colorful boats gather, and all dances and dramas are performed.

Cheng Yuguan's eyes almost widened, looking at the colorful boat in the water in front of her, the palace people on it floated around, eye-catching, she was so engrossed for a moment that she couldn't move her eyes away.

"Fry this cherry to Cheng Yuguan, Miss Cheng, to appetize first, so that you won't be distracted after watching it for a while, and it will hurt your spleen and stomach."

Li Mian's not-so-small voice came, and someone called out his name, Cheng Yuguan came back to his senses, looked at the fourth prince reflexively, and saw a palace servant frying a plate of deep red and attractive cherries Coming over, Cheng Yuguan subconsciously accepted the thank you, but in the next second, he felt countless scrutinizing eyes from the front and behind him, converging on him.

The feeling like a glow on his back made Cheng Yuguan subconsciously shrink his shoulders.

She pretended to look around casually, some were curious, some were sizing up, and some were malicious.

"Come on, this Baiwei soup is a special dish of Shangshi Bureau, you should try it too."

Cheng Yuguan was puzzled why he was so eye-catching, but in the next second, following the Baiwei soup sent by the fourth prince, the eyes focused on him became more intense, and Cheng Yuguan suddenly realized that the original culprit was here.

Cheng Yuguan looked at the fourth prince, and saw that there was a hint of kindness on his usually indifferent face. He personally held a celadon bowl, slender fingers, and a thin wrist, and delivered Cheng Yu himself at an arm's length away. After closing the table, not only the side behind him, but also the empress in front looked sideways.

"Mian'er is right. This is Aunt Huo's daughter, your younger sister Yuguan. Your Aunt Huo and I have the same temperament, better than real sisters. You two should get closer as brothers and sisters."

The queen nodded with a smile, but Cheng Yuguan felt that the gaze on her shoulders was even heavier, and she could hardly bear the pressure.

"Yuguan is new to the capital, so I naturally need to take care of her."

Fourth Prince Li Mian nodded calmly.

Those who didn't know it thought he was always so kind.

But whoever is present here doesn't know that the Fourth Prince has always kept his eyes clean, keeping people out of sight. Therefore, Cheng Yuguan, who was made an exception, has attracted a lot of attention.

Under the pressure from all over, Cheng Yuguan also smiled at the empress, "The fourth prince is about the same age as my second cousin, just like my own brother. Yuguan respects the fourth prince, so naturally he is willing to have more contact with the fourth prince."

When the queen heard what the two said, she nodded in satisfaction, turned around, and joked with the dukes and wives beside her.

Cheng Yuguan said "brother", felt the eyes on his body become softer, and finally let out a sigh of relief.

It turned out to be the case.

These gazes were indeed due to the Fourth Prince.

Picking up the ice cream in front of him, Cheng Yuguan leaned over and delivered it to Li Mian's desk.

"The fourth prince's kindness, Yuguan has nothing to repay, so I can only borrow flowers to offer Buddha. Today's weather is a little hot, and the fourth prince should eat more ice cream to relieve the heat."

On the way back to Beijing from Beidi, Cheng Yuguan had never seen Li Mian eating ice or sweets, and he would not even touch such dairy products.

This ice cream, Cheng Yuguan thanked the fourth prince for bringing hatred to her.

Li Mian watched the ice cream fall on the table, looked at Cheng Yuguan, knew that she had understood what he was doing, and the two looked at each other with a smile, looking friendly, but the maid behind the table always felt a little cold .

...

Compared with the Qingming cold food in the previous days, the Dragon Boat Palace Banquet is very simple.

After eating, I can enjoy myself in the imperial garden.

People gathered under the flower trees in the imperial garden to hang colorful ropes to pray for blessings, or they hid from the sun in various pavilions, weaving colorful purses and chatting together.

Under Yang's comfort, Cheng Yulou was no longer angry, and now he has already met with his little friend to play elsewhere.

At this time, on the terrace, only some elders were left chatting together.

"There is peace outside the customs this year, and the Huo family has also returned to court. I heard that the Huo family's mansion has been tidied up. The Huo family and their family members on the way will soon arrive in the capital. Pity my old sister. Since her daughter left, she has not returned for many years. It's time to go to Beijing. When I come back this time, I must have a good banquet."

The queen heard the Duke's wife talking about the Huo family's return to court, and looked back at Cheng Yuguan.

But he saw Cheng Yuguan fiddling with the jade pendant on his waist, as if he didn't hear the Huo family mentioned by the Duke's wife just now.

The queen immediately turned to the fourth prince who was beside her.

"Mian'er, don't you want to take care of Yuguan more? When we elders talk, Yuguan must feel bored. You take Yuguan to walk around the imperial garden to relax."

The fourth prince, who was listening to the music with his eyes closed, was interrupted suddenly. When he opened his eyes, he saw the gaze of his mother and Cheng Yuguan.

"Okay," Li Mian got up, brushed his robe slightly, and looked at Cheng Yuguan, "Let's go, see the sweetness of the food you just ate, and take you to the Ninghui Palace. There is an imperial kitchen there, and you can still eat The bureau is not far away."

Cheng Yuguan was puzzled and didn't understand what the fourth prince's words meant, but the queen pursed her lips and smiled, "It's very tight."

He looked at Cheng Yuguan and said with a smile, "Go with your brother Mian, you will live in the palace for a long time, it would be good if you are more familiar with the palace."

Hearing the queen say "Brother Mian", Cheng Yuguan almost wanted to shake the goosebumps on his body.

She endured it, and got up obediently, "Listen to the queen's aunt."

The two seemed to be sent away by adults, like children who were not allowed to listen to gossip between adults, they were sent out.

The imperial garden was to the north, but Li Mian took Cheng Yuguan to the south, as if he was really going to the Ninghui Hall not far from the imperial dining room.

"How is the Huo family? Why doesn't Aunt Queen want me to listen?"

After a while, Cheng Yuguan couldn't help asking.

Li Mian, who was walking straight ahead, paused, then turned around, "What is your nanny's plan? Why didn't you tell me anything?"

Li Mian was a little impatient and said with some doubts.

Cheng Yu took a few steps, and followed the fourth prince, "The grandma said that human relationships are complicated, and it is useless to talk too much. It is my luck that I can end up in Chengjia Village. If I return to Beijing one day, I will have my own eyes and see with my heart." .”

Li Mian lightly "tsk", "You are really pitiful."

Like Cheng Yuguan, her mother died young, her father didn't like it, and even the nanny hated the house, and she was somewhat resentful towards her, and she didn't want to pay more affection and effort. Now, she is not like duckweed, without Don't know anything?

Thinking of this, Li Mian's slight impatience dissipated instead.

"what?"

Cheng Yuguan didn't hear what Li Mian said, so he opened his eyes and listened carefully.

Cheng Yu's closed eyes are pitch-black, black and white are distinct, so even though she is blank about the capital, her own home, and her ancestral home outside, she has to ask others about everything, and piece together the truth from the clues leaked from other people's mouths. Knowing that you are stupid, it just looks innocent and pitiful.

Seeing this pair of clear eyes staring at him full of curiosity, Li Mian gave a "tsk" and stretched out a finger to push the head away from him.

"What's the trick? Walk well."

After Cheng Yuguan stood up straight, Li Mian opened his mouth and talked about the Huo family.

"The Huo family has a straight temper. When your mother insisted on marrying Cheng Hou, your grandparents were displeased. Later, your grandparents were even more angry and hated. After sending your mother away, the whole family went to the border in a fit of anger. Stay away from the imperial court. For more than ten years, I have had enough suffering in remote places, and finally have the opportunity to come back. They first sent their deputy to return to Beijing to report, and then the Huo family will arrive in the capital. People in Beijing, I am afraid there is a good show, and I sincerely welcome it There are also those who are neither salty nor bland. Your temper is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. I am afraid that you have touched some of the Huo family. But don’t take it to heart, you are all straight tempered, without those twists and turns. After a long time, you will lose your temper alright."

What Li Mian said was to the point.

Cheng Yuguan nodded after listening.

Except for Li Mian, no one in Nuo Da's capital would put herself in her shoes and analyze the Huo family like him.

The Cheng family, Cheng Yuguan would not even ask.Because the Huo family in their mouths has prejudices, Cheng Yuguan is afraid that he will be influenced by the Cheng family and has preconceived ideas, so Cheng Yuguan has never asked anyone about the Huo family's affairs in the Cheng family these days.

Now, I finally know why the Huo family has been silent.

After pondering for a moment, Cheng Yuguan looked at the fourth prince and said, "Thank you."

The fourth prince waved his hand and strode forward.

The ground is paved with bluestone and the city wall is so high. In this long corridor, there are only two people in front of each other. The Dragon Boat Festival brings a ray of hot and poisonous sunlight, but Cheng Yuguan feels that there is warmth in this harsh and cold inner courtyard of the palace. A sense of solidity.