Embroidered golden branches

Chapter 119
"Ah-"

On the way back to the yard, Sangsang sneezed unexpectedly and couldn't help tightening her tight clothes.

It's winter now, the nights are slightly cooler, and everything around us seems to be drying up.

Along the way, Sangsang didn't know what he was thinking, but that stern face appeared inexplicably in his mind.

Why didn't he show up today?
Could it be that there was something delayed?Or do you simply not want to appear at such a banquet?

But the two of them clearly made an appointment...

She was lost in thought when she heard the call of Sequoia in the distance.

Hearing the sound, Sangsang suddenly came back to his senses and subconsciously raised his eyes to look forward.

Sequoia hurriedly ran over and stood in front of her, looking at her without blinking.

"Miss Cousin, you are finally back!"

Seeing her anxious look, Sangsang was very curious.

"Did something happen?"

Sequoia took the cloak and put it on Sangsang, and said softly: "It's nothing important, but the old lady said that all the girls should go to her place to gather together tomorrow."

Sangsang frowned and looked at her.

"Does this include me?"

Sequoia nodded.

"I think the old lady is very kind to you now. She thinks of you in everything. I will definitely not forget you about this."

She didn't want to be the one who stood out, but now she needed the old lady's protection.

Although I don’t know what happened, I have to go there tomorrow.

The two of them returned to the yard together. As soon as they entered the yard, they heard a low call from behind.

"Sangsang."

Sang Sang turned around suddenly and saw Wei Cheng standing leisurely at the door.

There was a faint smile on his face, and under the moonlight, his face glowed softly.

She stepped forward in confusion and asked, "Where have you been? Why didn't I see you at the banquet?"

Facing Sangsang's puzzled face, and even a hint of doubt, Wei Cheng smiled and said, "What's wrong? We haven't seen each other for a while, and you can't help but miss me?"

Sang Sang's face heated up and she hurriedly explained: "I'm afraid something will happen to you! Didn't you say that the streets are not peaceful recently? Maybe some snakes, insects, rats, and fish will get into the house..."

Wei Cheng strode forward, stood in front of her, reached out and tapped her on the head.

"You should worry about yourself. Nothing will happen to me. With your small body, I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand the torment of the winter wind."

"I sit in this courtyard every day, how can I be tossed by the east wind?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Cheng's eyes showed a deep cold light, and he stared at her unobtrusively.

The direct gaze sent chills down Sangsang's back.

She frowned and asked, "Why do you look at me like that?"

"Tomorrow, the old lady will propose to hold a winter banquet. In fact, it is for the prince's selection of concubines. I want to choose this one from among the many girls to participate in the selection of concubines."

After hearing this, Sangsang smiled slightly and said nonchalantly: "What does this matter have to do with me? They all know my identity, and it is impossible for me to be selected."

Seeing Sang Sang's unconcerned look, Wei Cheng showed a relieved smile on his face.

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. Don't be so clever tomorrow."

There was a hint of command in his tone, and his eyes were fixed on Sangsang.

Sangsang nodded and said with a smile: "So that's why you came to me today to talk about it."

"That's not true. I'm here to tell you good news. You can go to school again tomorrow afternoon."

"What kind of good news is this?" Sangsang disagreed.Ever since she had the experience of going to school last time, Sangsang thought that it would be okay if she didn't go to this school.

After all, the master didn't like her very much, and with Wei Lingyin obstructing her, there would definitely be a big fuss.

Instead of doing this, it would be more comfortable to draw pictures in the yard.

"This time, everyone goes to school together. There are screens between men and women, but they are all in the same place."

His eyes were sparkling, and under the reflection of the moonlight, they were even more soft.

He looked at Sangsang with unsteady eyes.

"That way I can protect you."

His voice was soft, like a pebble falling on a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves.

Sang Sang stood firmly on the spot, with mixed feelings in her heart, her eyes were a little panicked, and she felt a thumping sound in her heart.

Doesn't he know how lethal these words are?
With such a handsome face, how could he say such words so calmly?

Sangsang tried hard to calm down, but it felt like her heart was about to rush out of her chest.

The man approached step by step, carrying the unique cold fragrance of his body, and finally stopped in front of her.

He leaned down slightly, his cold eyes getting deeper and deeper, and he was looking at her with a smile.

Sangsang subconsciously wanted to retreat, but her shoulders were held down.

Although the hand with clear joints was not very strong, it was enough to control Sangsang's desire to escape.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Sangsang nodded subconsciously.

"By the way, I haven't asked you yet, are you willing to become the crown prince's concubine?"

His voice was extremely cold, and his originally smiling eyes were a little colder.

Sangsang was stunned for a moment and quickly shook her head.

"As soon as I entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea. I just wanted to live freely and happily."

After hearing the satisfactory answer, the man twitched the corners of his mouth slightly and showed an evil smile.

"That's fine."

Somehow, and she didn't know if it was her imagination, she always felt that the man seemed to be quite happy.

He gently let go of her and said softly: "The night is getting cold. Go back and rest soon. There will be a tough battle to fight tomorrow."

As soon as he finished speaking, he gave Sangsang a wink.

Sangsang turned around and walked towards the yard. Even if she turned her back, she could feel the scorching eyes behind her staring closely at her.

After a long time, when she turned a corner and returned to her yard, the sight gradually disappeared.

Sangsang came to the door, tilted her head and looked outside.

The place where the man originally stood was now empty, and only a cold wind was left there.

A gust of cold wind blew by, picking up the fallen leaves on the ground, curling them up, and drifting to an unknown distance.

Sangsang touched her chest subconsciously.

There was a constant thumping and thumping there, as if a deer was bumping around, as if it could break through the chest at any time.

She felt a little strange.

When did she care about Wei Cheng so much?Just because of his words, my heart couldn't stop getting excited.

Sangsang only hated that she was useless. She clearly wanted to escape from here, but she was deeply trapped.

(End of this chapter)