Chapter 19

Xuan Yi: "..." Well, I really got angry with Ban Xiyu.

Tsk, that's strange, isn't Ban Xiyu tender, dignified and elegant, why did the prince get so angry?A bit powerful.

He smiled and said: "Miss Ban is a boudoir lady who has read a lot of poetry and books. She has a gentle temperament and never gets angry with others. Is it because the prince annoyed her inadvertently that she is angry with you?"

Hearing this, Fu Guan sneered: "Gentle temperament? Ban Xiyu is not a gentle and kind person at all."

Xuan Yi was stunned: "Ah? Master, what are you talking about, I see Miss Ban is very knowledgeable."

He thought that when the prince and Ban Xiyu met just now, something must have happened, so he asked, "What did Miss Ban tell you?"

Fu Guan walked in front and said: "During the conversation with her, this king tried to make some provocative words. I wanted to take this opportunity to win her over and cooperate with her, but Ban Xiyu pretended not to know, and even showed a look of respect for her ancestors." He doesn't seem to care about his death. Isn't that weird?"

Xuan Yi said: "From the information we have learned, Ban Xiyu is a person of benevolence and filial piety. Knowing that there is something hidden behind her father's sacrifice, she must not sit idly by. If she really said that, then..."

Fu Guan went on to say: "Then, the gentleness and kindness she showed outside is all an illusion, it is a disguise she made, she deceived everyone; but if what she told me is a lie, it means that there is something wrong in her chest. The city is quite deep, and has already seen this king's temptation."

No matter which conclusion it is, it shows that "Ban Xiyu" is not the naive Miss Ban family they have heard.

The Ban Xiyu they saw right now is actually a woman who is extremely intelligent and has no clear position.

She was neither easy to fool, nor perhaps easy to deal with.

This is not good news for Fu Guan, even bad news.

No wonder he was so angry.

Thinking about it in another way, a good prince and grandson, who lives a chic and free life, is suddenly ordered to be married by an imperial decree. The fiancée is still difficult to deal with, let alone know the details.

Maybe he had cooperated with the emperor a long time ago, and he was a spy sent by the emperor to monitor the palace.

With such a dangerous person by his side, it is impossible for anyone to be happy.

Xuan Yi also felt that things were starting to become difficult.He said: "Then what should we do next? Leave her alone? Or simply regret the marriage?"

Fu Guandao: "Imperial decree, repenting of marriage is to resist the decree. There is no need to go to the step of resisting the decree. Since she has come, let her take the position of Princess Xuanping. It's just—"

Xuan Yi has followed Fu Guan for many years, so he naturally understood what he meant, so he said: "Don't worry, my subordinates will order people to keep an eye on her, and will never give her a chance to pass on the news."

Fu Guan: "Just do what you see."

"Yes."

*
Lou Xiyue was not very clear about Fu Guan's plan.

In the few days after meeting him alone, she stayed in the room obediently, occasionally going out for a walk, or chatting with the servants, or reading with a casual book.

After two days, she gradually felt that it was meaningless.

It's not that she doesn't want to meet outsiders, nor is she lazy.Instead, she found that someone had been staring at her secretly.

The few people who were watching secretly seemed to have no malicious intentions, and Lou Xiyue didn't want to act rashly.

She speculated that it was someone sent by Fu Guan.

It's normal to think about it.

Fu Guan was very scheming, and he left the scene unhappy after the conversation that day. He must have been a little wary of her, so he sent someone to watch her every move.

Lou Xiyue didn't want to attract attention, and if she wanted to firmly cover the vest of "Ban Xiyu", she could only be a lady in the boudoir.

So she couldn't do anything except stay quietly in the yard.

Fortunately, such tormented days did not last too long.

On the third day, Caisang, who was taken away by Fu Guan, came back.

She also brought good news, saying that the corruption case of the prefect of Pingjiang had conclusive evidence. Fu Guan had investigated him for the crime of harming the people, and had already put him in prison, and he was waiting to return to the capital for questioning.

As for the group of people from Xifengzhai, they were also arrested by Fu Guan and brought to justice, and they were also imprisoned in the prison.

Cai Sang was so happy that she knelt down in front of Lou Xiyue excitedly, wept with joy:
"Thank you Miss Ban! If it weren't for you, Miss, I don't know when I would be able to clear my parents and family. It was Miss who saved my life. Such a great kindness, a girl will never forget it!"

She kowtowed heavily, and said: "I beg the lady to give the girl a chance to repay her kindness. The girl is willing to follow the lady from now on, work hard for the lady, and repay the lady's kindness!"

Lou Xiyue asked Qingshuang to help him up, and said: "There is no need to do such a big gift. Saving you is just a matter of a little effort, as for the death of your villagers... I just passed on a word in the middle, it's nothing."

Cai Sang said: "No, the grace of saving lives is to regenerate. Maybe it's just a little effort for the young lady, but for the folk girl, you are like a Bodhisattva in the sky. You are a special trip to the lower world to save the suffering. The folk girl is willing to be a slave to the lady. Maid, serve by Miss's side!"

Lou Xiyue: "But I don't need someone to take care of me. Besides, the life of being a slave is very hard and has no dignity, so why should you persist. It's better to return home as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Cai Sang suddenly showed a lonely expression on his face.She bit her lower lip and said, "But I, but I have nowhere to go..."

Returning home, returning home, you can return only if you have a homeland.

Her hometown has been destroyed by the Pingjiang prefect, and her family and friends are almost dead. Even if she goes back now, she will only face a wasteland.

Besides, she is just a little girl, she has no family property, what can she do when she goes back?
It's just trying to survive.

Instead of living a hopeless and dark second half of her life, she would rather stay by Miss Ban's side and serve her for the rest of her life.

Miss Ban has a heart of bodhisattva and is kind to others. She is very willing to serve her and pick mulberries.

She made up her mind, and then raised her firm eyes to look at Lou Xiyue: "This servant can do everything, female red embroidery, washing and cooking, as long as the lady doesn't dislike her, this servant will definitely do her best!"

Cai Sang pleaded: "I beg the young lady to take in the slaves!"

Qingshuang also said: "Girl, you should agree to her or not. There is no relative in Caisang's family anymore. Let her go back to her hometown. She is also a lonely family. It's pitiful."

Lou Xiyue rubbed her temples helplessly.

She glanced at Qingshuang, then at Caisang, and thought: Qingshuang is Ban Xiyu's capable maid, and the master and servant have somewhat similar temperaments.

If Ban Xiyu were here instead, she would probably nod in agreement.

Now that she is in Ban Xiyu's position, it is only natural for her to do what Ban Xiyu would do.

So Lou Xiyue thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "Yes, then follow us to the capital."

Hearing this, Cai Sang showed joy, and hurriedly said: "Thank you, miss, thank you! This slave must be loyal to you, and will serve you wholeheartedly from now on, and will never betray you!"

Lou Xiyue: "Okay, stop kneeling, get up and change clothes."

Qingshuang was also very happy, and hurriedly took Caisang to wash up.

At this time, someone from outside the house suddenly came to report: "Miss Qi, Master Xuan Yi who is beside King Xuan Ping sent someone to ask the girl to clean up. After lunch, the prince will escort us to the capital."

Lou Xiyue paused, then said, "I see."

Finally, it was time to set off for the north to the capital.

*
The people brought by Fu Guan were very nimble, and within an hour they managed to organize the whole wedding team up and down.

After lunch, Lou Xiyue changed into a pink dress, and was served by a maid and got into the car.

Originally, Lou Xiyue was sent to the capital by the Ban family's wedding team, but now that Fu Guan came, he brought a lot of people from the palace, and the wedding team became the wedding team of the Xuanping Palace. Put on the banner of Xuanping Palace.

Fu Guan also cooperated very well, and even changed into a corresponding dark red brocade robe.

Lou Xiyue opened the curtain, looked up at Fu Guan's back in front of her eyes, and thought to herself:
Since last night, the people who were secretly watching have retreated a lot.Does this mean that Fu Guan has let go of his suspicions?

She then dismissed the idea.

A person like Fu Guan who is good at strategizing is very thoughtful, even if she behaves impeccably, he may not be completely at ease.

To be on the safe side, she should be more careful in her actions in the future, lest her real identity be exposed, and it will end badly.

*
The journey back to Beijing was very smooth. Six days later, the welcoming team slowly entered the Nanning Gate of the capital and entered the capital street.

Because Lou Xiyue has not been through the door yet, Lou Xiyue cannot directly live in the palace, but can only be temporarily placed in the post house.

And Fu Guan didn't go to see her off in person, he just left everything to Xuan Yi to take care of, and he went to the palace first to return to his command.

But Xuan Yi also seems to be very busy.After sending Lou Xiyue and others to stay in the post house, he hurriedly confessed a few words and then turned back to the palace, where he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Lou Xiyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Along the way, she has been watched by Fu Guan's people, and she feels uncomfortable all over.

Not only did she have to abide by the rules all the time, she couldn't even dance with a sword, which was really uncomfortable.

Seeing that Fu Guan's men and horses had all been evacuated, she felt a little itchy.

It's time to stretch your muscles, Lou Xiyue thought.

So she immediately changed into fresh and clean clothes, slipped steadily into the quiet courtyard, and then picked up a straight branch on the ground.

In an instant, Lou Xiyue's eyes were fixed, her arm moved her wrist, and her wrist moved her "long sword".

The slender branches are like shooting stars in her hands, with a magnificent momentum, under a few clean sword auras, the willow tree fluttering in the wind immediately drops dozens of thin leaves!

Before Lou Xiyue had time to stop, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps not far behind:
"Girl, girl? People from Xuanping Prince's Mansion are here, and they want to invite the girl over!"

Lou Xiyue paused.She turned her head abruptly, just in time to see Qingshuang running over panting.

Qingshuang looked at her and said, "Girl, you are practicing sword."

Lou Xiyue threw away the branch, frowned and asked, "Why did Prince Xuanping send someone over again? Do you know what it is for?"

Qingshuang shook her head and said: "The one who came was a nanny, who said she came here at the order of the eldest princess, but I don't know anything else. The nanny said that she can only explain the reason when she sees the girl."

"Alright then." Lou Xiyue flicked her sleeves and said, "Let her wait for a while, I'll go right away—"

Before she finished speaking, Qingshuang grabbed her sleeve suddenly.Lou Xiyue turned her head and saw Qingshuang's worried face: "Girl, is it better not to let the people in the palace know about your martial arts skills?"

In the eyes of outsiders, "Ban Xiyu" is the most well-behaved lady from aristocratic family, who wields knives and guns all day long, and if people know about it, it may not be good for her reputation.

May I ask, which girl doesn't learn needlework from women's red needles, but instead uses weapons and other evil things?
Moreover, the wedding between Ban's family and Prince Xuanping's mansion is coming soon, the palace has many rules and is very particular, if there are rumors, there may be criticisms from the palace.

Therefore, the less people know about Miss Banjia's martial arts skills, the better.

Lou Xiyue naturally understands this truth.She said: "I know. I was negligent today, and I will pay more attention in the future."

Qingshuang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good."

The two masters and servants didn't have another word, and immediately went to the front hall to meet the nuns of Prince Xuanping's residence.

Lou Xiyue opened the curtain and stepped into the flower hall, and when she turned her head, she saw a middle-aged woman sitting on a chair in the hall.

The woman combed her hair meticulously, her expression was very solemn, and her manners were also very dignified.

Seeing Lou Xiyue appearing, the woman stood up immediately, with a decent and warm smile on her face: "I think this is Miss Ban. I am Liu Nanny who is serving the eldest princess. I am here today. In the name of the princess, I invite Miss Ban to go to Guiyan Tower to tell her."

Princess Jiao Shuchang is the sister of the current Emperor Xuanping and the grandmother of King Xuanping.

When Fu Lan died in the frontier battle, it was Princess Jiao Shu who single-handedly raised Fu Lan's youngest son, Fu Guan.Their grandparents and grandchildren have lived with each other for many years, and their relationship is very deep.

Lou Xiyue guessed that when Princess Jiao Shu said she wanted to see her, she actually wanted to take this opportunity to investigate and see if she had the qualifications to be Princess Xuanping.

She said modestly: "The eldest princess has an order, so why don't the ministers refuse to obey. Please also ask the mother to lead the way."

*
Half an hour later, the car of the post house stopped in front of a small courtyard on the East Avenue of the capital.

Lou Xiyue was supported by Qingshuang to get out of the carriage, when she raised her head, she saw a plaque hanging in front of the courtyard with the words "Guiyan Tower" written on it.

Grandma Liu led the way, and after a while, the group of them came outside the wing.

"Princess Qi, Miss Ban has brought it."

The door of the wing room was wide open, and the room was warm and fragrant.An older woman said inside, "Come in, please."

Hearing this, Lou Xiyue regained her composure, and then walked into the house.

In her field of vision, she saw only an elderly lady sitting on a high seat.She is dressed in Chinese clothes, with gorgeous pearls on her head and a forehead inlaid with oriental pearls.

Even though her face is old, if you look closely at her eyebrows and eyes, you can see that she was also an outstanding beauty when she was young.

Lou Xiyue took a step forward, and politely saluted: "The minister, Ban Xiyu, greets the eldest princess Jiao Shu, the eldest princess is a thousand years old."

"Get flat." Princess Jiao Shu said, "Give me a seat."

"Thank you, princess."

Lou Xiyue knew that the other party was looking at her, so she lowered her eyes and sat down upright.

Afterwards, the eldest princess waved her hand, and turned around.

The eldest princess stared at Lou Xiyue with sharp eyes, and asked: "I heard that you met robbers on the road and were frightened, but you were caught in the cottage, are you injured?"

 The next two chapters are the occasion of sister Lou Xiyue, and the online mutual performance of fake couples will be launched soon
  
 
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