Madam, look at the sword!

Chapter 58 Fist Bumping Ceremony
The pavilion where everyone is sitting is in the center of the lake in the pear garden.

The surface of the lake is like a mirror, and the pontoon bridge connects the trees on the shore that have been washed away by heavy rain in the past two days and are in full bloom.

There is a gentle breeze, causing wrinkles on the lake surface and causing the twigs and leaves to sway slightly, creating a picturesque scene of spring.

At this time, the 'Walking Tour' has actually been going on for a while. It was just a group of royal descendants and high-ranking disciples chattering. There were a few people who really knew how to draw and calligraphy. However, some young talents from high-ranking families brought their own treasures. It's true that they can speak clearly and logically. Of course, they are just trying to attract the attention of some princesses of marriageable age.

Among the princesses of marriageable age today, there is no Ning Shu or Qing Yao.

The former might be because he understood why the crown prince chose the young princess, and it was for political reasons that he didn't want to take sides, so he understood that there was no point in coming, so he simply didn't come.

The latter was because she looked down upon the third prince at all. Even if there were orders from her family, she would not disobey him.

Of course, the people present at this time were obviously not as well-informed as the eldest son and the third son. They did not know what was going on outside and continued to be polite.

Completely different from the bustle here, the pavilion in the center of the lake is now so quiet that you can hear the breeze blowing through your ears.

This is naturally because what the Third Prince said just now was full of confidence and violence: "I can't kill him!"

Fortunately, this silence did not last too long. Wei Tingzhao's facial features, which had been gathered together due to worry, returned to normal. He chose to believe it, so he shook his head and said, "It seems that His Royal Highness has been hiding his clumsiness in Beizhou."

Zhao Chengfeng waved his hand: "No hiding, I won't be so pretentious. The key is that if anything happens in Beizhou, I really don't need to take action."

After Wei Tingzhao heard this, he was even more sure that the third prince could really win. The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He grinned: "Indeed, then I'll be relieved."

After hearing the conversation between the two, Wei Huixu first looked at his cousin, and then at Zhao Chengfeng: "Your Majesty, my brother and I have completely different personalities, but no matter what, we will definitely treat foreign enemies in the same way. Unprecedented unity, though.”

"please say."

Wei Huixu still said with a stern look: "It's not that I don't believe in the prince's strength, but the third prince must not underestimate him. Later I will make a file of all the battles in his life and send it to the prince's house. The prince must watch it, I will mark his fighting style, his fighting methods, the moves he knows, and all his characteristics."

After taking a breath, the royal prince, whose face was as cold as jade and as cold as frost, continued very solemnly: "Don't underestimate the enemy because the three armies are a mass, don't think that you will die because of your orders, don't think that you are a slut because of your noble body, don't Use your own opinion and go against the crowd, don’t take argument as a necessity.”

"In short, no matter how confident the prince is, we must not fail to prepare. Only by treating it with a complete heart can we be victorious in every battle."

After Zhao Chengfeng listened to this long paragraph, he looked at the extra luxurious accessories on Wei Huisu's body and responded solemnly: "Okay." He didn't say a single extra word, because saying too much would be disrespectful to this paragraph.

Seeing that His Highness the Crown Prince seemed to really listen, Wei Huasu relaxed a little.

Wei Tingzhao was very relieved. It seemed that after he chose to believe Zhao Chengfeng, he felt that the matter of the third prince of Dahuang was no longer a problem. Instead, he said to his cousin: "It is useless to worry too much. Since the matter is already like this, then it is Just wait and see and prepare.”

Hearing this, Zhao Chengfeng nodded heavily and said in agreement: "It's not a big deal at first. Let's just turn it over and not affect everyone's mood. Moreover, I'm here to see Princess Tongzhu off today, so I'll just have a good rest and pick her up." When you come down, you should continue playing music and then dancing."

When everyone saw that he didn't care about the third prince's so-called challenge, they could naturally feel that the prince was really a free and easy-going person.

It’s just that in these words, I’m afraid there’s too much going on flower boats?There is no music or dancing in the pear garden.
Seems to be aware of everyone's thoughts.

Zhao Chengfeng was very witty and pointed at the locust tree next to the pavilion: "The wind is playing music and the leaves are dancing~!"

Wei Tingzhao naturally didn't take it seriously and suppressed his laughter...
But Wei Huisu took it seriously: "The prince's words are indeed somewhat poetic."

Princess Tongzhu, who thought about it carefully, frowned: "Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince is looking at me because he dislikes the fact that he is too plain to read paintings and calligraphy while lying down?"

Zhao Chengfeng shook his head immediately like a rattle: "I didn't say anything."

The princess stood up at this time: "Seeing you chatting happily reminds me of when we were young. I went to see the fifth brother, and Tongzhu took care of Huanchu."

Princess Tongzhu responded immediately. After the princess walked away, she deliberately sat next to Zhao Chengfeng and asked a little abruptly: "Can you take good care of Huanchu in the future?"

Zhao Chengfeng looked at Tongzhu after hearing this. He wanted to make a joke to get rid of it, but suddenly he found that her face was serious as before, and her eyes were as wide as copper bells...
So he answered seriously:
"I will take care of her so that she can live a good life."

Tongzhu frowned, wondering why it was supposed to be "I will take good care of her", but why did the prince say it in such a roundabout way?
……

Later in the evening, the news that had shocked Kyoto finally reached Liyuan.

At this time, Zhao Chengfeng was already giving in, and Wei Tingzhao had just become acquaintances with the boys and girls in the troupe.

People quickly thought of the thoughts that Princess Tongzhu had thought about why the third prince must win due to his strength, so some people actually felt that this was the third prince's last revelry and looked at him with pity.

Of course, this will not cause any burden to Zhao Chengfeng, who has long been accustomed to all kinds of looks.

Eat and drink.

Listen to the wind playing music and watch the leaves dance.

In an instant the sky was darkening and it was time to say goodbye.

Zhao Chengfeng was lucky enough to witness Wei Huanchu, who was no longer pretending to be crazy, hugging the huge Princess Tongzhu in a hall where there was no one else.

I don’t know what the little princess said, but I saw tears filling Tongzhu’s copper-belled eyes.

In the end, the two of them separated, and they could say goodbye in a relaxed manner.

It's just the way they do it that's a little different - fist bumping.

In short, Zhao Chengfeng saw the casserole-sized fist of Princess Tongzhu and the cute little fist of Princess Wei Huanchu colliding in the light of the setting sun that poured into the hall.

No sound was made, but he felt that the silence here was better than the sound, and he understood that their friendship was much deeper than he had imagined before.

After saying goodbye, it is natural to leave.

The two carriages from Prince Jing's Palace and Prince's Palace set off at the same time, driving side by side, heading straight to Kyoto from the spacious official road in the suburbs.

Silently all the way, they crossed the city gate and entered Zhongyuan Avenue, which had been blocked because the Crown Prince entered the palace to meet the saint. Then they stopped at the intersection of Qingluo Street with perfect agreement.

This is one of the largest and most prosperous intersections in Kyoto. When the lanterns first come on, there are huge crowds and a lot of noise.The two carriages should also say goodbye here, because they have different purposes and will enter different intersections.

So after parking the car, Zhao Chengfeng, who just wanted to say hello, opened the car curtain. He thought he was going to see King Xian's face, and then the two of them smiled and nodded.

Unexpectedly, the person who poked his head out of the carriage window opposite was Wei Huanchu who had taken off his hat.

The neat lanterns on both sides of the street were bright, making her pretty face look particularly rosy, looking like a ripe apple, and her blushing cheeks seemed to add a bit of inexplicable shame.

In fact, Wei Huanchu was not shy at all.

After seeing that Zhao Chengfeng was a little surprised to see her in the car window, she politely said: "Your Majesty."

"The county lord."

The two seem to have great respect for each other.
In fact, they do respect each other, because after the conversation at King Kyo's Mansion that day, they both felt that respecting each other meant respecting themselves, because their ideas were so similar.
"That's right. Since the battle between the Crown Prince and the Third Prince of Dahuang is inevitable, and it started because of me, I will always have to say something to you, Crown Prince."

Zhao Chengfeng was happy when he heard this and put his arms outside the car window: "Actually, you don't have to force it. Don't worry, I will definitely win."

The little princess ignored it, but said stubbornly: "No matter what, Huanchu will wish the crown prince victory."

Zhao Chengfeng said 'uh' and looked at her and remembered something that he was a little worried about in the past two days. Naturally: "It suddenly occurred to me that there is something else I want to tell you."

Wei Huanchu heard this: "Actually, I also have one more thing."

The two said in unison: "You first."

"cough"

Wei Huanchu: "You go first."

Zhao Chengfeng was not polite: "It may be a bit narcissistic to say it, but it is indeed worrying. Don't laugh at me, little princess."

There was a hint of surprise in Wei Huanchu's eyes like clear springs: "Your Majesty, what I want to say is similar."

"Then let me tell you first."

"it is good."

Zhao Chengfeng nodded: "Although you and I had a good chat at your house a few days ago, after all, we have only known each other for such a short time and have not experienced anything together. It is difficult to trust each other. This is as it should be. I am really afraid. you"

Wei Huanchu added: "It takes a long time to become in love?"

Zhao Chengfeng looked serious and began to say shamelessly: "Yes, I was thinking that after we get married, if you fall in love with me for a long time because I am smart, cute, funny, generous and informal, , if you regret the agreement you and I made in the future, what should we do?"

Wei Huanchu didn't think Zhao Chengfeng was shameless, but felt the same way: "I think so too."

Zhao Chengfeng blinked: "So what we want to say is the same thing?"

Wei Huanchu: "It should be."

Zhao Chengfeng: "But I have a question."

"My lord, please speak."

"Why do you think I will be in love with you for a long time?"

Wei Huanchu frowned for a moment, thought for a moment, omitted the words he thought he was like a flower, and was talented, etc., and replied humbly: "Your Highness, I am actually very good..."

Zhao Chengfeng thought that she was the person chosen by Emperor Zhou to send to Dahuang to control the situation, so he had to admit that she should have her own merits. Although the matter later turned out to be very stupid, and the third prince of Dahuang took this opportunity. Exploited a loophole
But it’s not important, he said:
"Don't worry, little princess. I've seen a lot of women in my life, and I can't possibly fall in love with you for a long time. I'll change my tricks every day and never get tired of it."

Wei Huanchu also immediately made an assurance: "Then please understand, Your Highness, that although I have never met many men in my life, I really have no interest in men."

Zhao Chengfeng immediately thought of the hug between Princess Tongzhu and the little princess. Don't tell me, that was even more perfect~!

So the two looked at each other for a moment, feeling that this conversation, at least so far, had established a greater sense of trust between the two than the last time, and had strengthened their initial stance.

Zhao Chengfeng somehow also raised his arm that was hanging outside the car window and clenched it into a big fist.

Seeing this scene, Wei Huanchu certainly understood, so he raised his little fist.

So at the intersection at the beginning of the lanterns, between the two carriages with the crowd flowing like water, there were two fists, one big and one small, touching each other, which represented an unspoken gentleman's agreement.

However, Zhao Chengfeng did not feel completely relieved because of the fist bump, especially when he shamelessly thought about his various advantages and the lethality he had inadvertently caused to women over the years, he said again: "How about we do something childish? , I’m still not worried.”

Wei Huanchu: "???"

Zhao Chengfeng pointed at the crooked tree at the intersection: "If I have any crooked thoughts towards Xiaojun in the future, I will be hanged from that tree by the enemy."

Wei Huanchu thought for a while, pointed to the well on the other side, and said with some disgust: "Then I will throw myself into the well?"

Zhao Chengfeng felt awkward when he heard it, and said quickly: "Okay, that's it. I felt a little dumb after I said it."

Wei Huanchu agreed: "Not only is he stupid, but he is also a bit stupid."

Zhao Chengfeng: "What?"

Wei Huanchu's tone was calm and he said again: "I wish you success."

Zhao Chengfeng reluctantly nodded: "Okay, wish me a good start."

(End of this chapter)