Daughter of aristocratic family

Chen Xiao recognized Zhao Shuqing, frowned slightly and stopped moving forward. He knew that Zhao Shuqing was interested in him, but he had no romantic feelings for Zhao Shuqing and did not want to have too much contact with Zhao Shuqing.

Zhao Shuqing spent a lot of time to find out that Chen Xiao would come to Fayuan Temple today, and also tried his best to persuade Princess Rui to let her go.

Only then could she come to Fayuan Temple, under the peach blossom tree, and use the sound of the piano as a lure to lure him to meet him. When she saw him stop, she couldn't help but get anxious and accidentally played the wrong note.

When Zhao Wangshu saw Chen Xiao, he knew Zhao Shuqing's intention and whispered: "The drunkard's intention is not to drink."

"The emperor's uncle intends to let the second brother Chen become the second princess." Yao Shanzhi also knew that Zhao Shuqing wanted to marry Chen Xiao.

The consort of this dynasty could not only participate in politics, but also lead troops. Princess Chen Xiaoshang was a great help to his career.

"Even if Brother Chen is not a princess, he will not marry Zhao Shuqing." Lin Qianyi said straightforwardly.

At this time, Chen Xiao said to the people around him, "Let's go over there and don't disturb other people's enjoyment."

Seeing that Chen Xiao was about to leave, Zhao Shuqing called anxiously: "Mr. Chen."

Although Chen Xiao was impatient, he still stopped and asked politely: "Miss Zhao, what's the matter?"

"I heard that Mr. Chen is good at music. I just played a piece of music and asked him to give me some advice." Zhao Shuqing said softly.

"I'm afraid Miss Zhao heard wrongly. I am a military commander, good at riding and shooting." Chen Xiao refused with a smile. His mind was not on playing chess, calligraphy and painting, but on the battlefield.

Zhao Shuqing bit her lower lip and asked, "Mr. Chen, do you know the story behind "High Mountains and Flowing Waters"?"

"I know a little bit." Chen Xiao said calmly.

"According to legend, "High Mountains and Flowing Waters" was written by Yu Boya for his close friend Zhong Ziqi. Boya played this music on the top of a mountain, while Zhong Ziqi was by the flowing water. When he heard this music, he knew what Boya was thinking. I am here I play "High Mountains and Flowing Waters" because I want to find a close friend." Zhao Shuqing looked at Chen Xiao expectantly.

"Miss Zhao, don't worry about Yao Qin. If you have few close friends, there will be no one to listen to the broken strings." Chen Xiao refused simply.

Zhao Shuqing's face changed slightly. She didn't expect Chen Xiao to reject her so bluntly, but she was not someone who would give up easily. "Mr. Chen, the sound of the piano is uninterrupted, but the human heart is filled with emotion."

"Miss Zhao, find someone who can truly understand you and cherish you. Don't worry too much about me." Although Chen Xiao's words were gentle, his attitude was firm.

After saying that, Chen Xiao raised his legs and walked away. Zhao Shuqing chased after him, "Mr. Chen."

"Are you going to stalk me like this?" Lin Qianyi said in disgust.

The voice was neither loud nor quiet. Zhao Shuqing heard it just in time. He turned around and glared. When he saw Zhao Wangshu and the others, his face darkened and he strode over.

She walked up to Zhao Wangshu and waved her hand to hit him.

Zhao Wangshu grabbed her wrist and asked with a sneer: "Aren't you pretending to be weak?"

"Brother Chen hasn't gone far yet, aren't you afraid that he will see your true face?" Yao Shanzhi asked sarcastically.

Zhao Wangshu threw Zhao Shuqing's hand away, "You failed in courtship and are angry at others. Zhao Shuqing, you are so ridiculous."

"What qualifications do you have to criticize me? What's the difference between you and me? You relied on your appearance to seduce Yun Hao and make him fall head over heels for you." Zhao Shuqing retorted angrily, without any concealment in his words. Jealousy towards Zhao Wangshu.

"The difference between us is that you do want to seduce people, but I don't." Zhao Wangshu said with a faint smile.

"You are shameless, don't think Wang Shu is the same as you." Lin Qianyi said contemptuously.

Yao Shanzhi also said: "Zhao Shuqing, it's better to have some dignity as a person."

After saying that, the three of them ignored her and turned around to leave with the maid. Zhao Shuqing's face turned blue with anger, and she bit her silver teeth secretly as she watched their leaving figures.

She was unwilling but unable to refute. What they said was all true. She couldn't understand why Yun Hao fell in love with Zhao Wangshu but Chen Xiao looked down on her.

In terms of appearance, she may not be as good as Zhao Wangshu. In terms of status, she is far superior to Zhao Wangshu. In terms of talent and learning, she does not think she is worse than Zhao Wangshu.

But why does Chen Xiao look down on her?

On the other side, Yao Shanzhi and the others were also discussing what had just happened, "Zhao Shuqing is really good at pretending to be weak."

Lin Qianyi curled her lips and said: "Her little thoughts are too obvious to fool anyone, so Brother Chen didn't fall for it."

"Who says you can't fool anyone? Princess Rui grew up and was fooled," Yao Shanzhi said.

"Yes, Princess Rui was tricked into thinking she was her adopted daughter. It's really amazing." Lin Qianyi gave a thumbs up.

Zhao Wangshu's eyes flashed slightly. She felt that Princess Rui had other motives for recognizing Zhao Shuqing as her adopted daughter, but there was no evidence and she couldn't make random guesses.

A mountain breeze with a faint floral fragrance blew, and the petals fluttered gently in the wind, falling on their hair and collars. Zhao Wangshu raised his hand and caught a fallen peach blossom, "When traveling in early summer, the peach blossoms blow all over your head."

She is full of poetry here. Yao Shanzhi looked at the peach blossoms on the tree, her eyes full of expectation and said: "Wait until next month, when the peach blossoms have fallen and the green fruits will be produced. I wonder if they will be delicious?"

Zhao Wangshu and Lin Qianyi looked at each other and said with a smile: "You are a foodie."

"What's wrong with the foodie? Food is the most important thing for people, do you understand?" Yao Shan Zhi glanced at them.

"I understand, I understand." Zhao Wangshu smiled and nodded.

"If Youzi were here, I would have to recite seventeen or eighty poems." Lin Qianyi said with a teasing smile.

"She can't sing so many songs, three at most." Yao Shanzhi stretched out three fingers and smiled.

"If she hears this, she will fight for your life." Zhao Wangshu said with a smile.

Yao Shanzhi raised an eyebrow, "She can't beat me."

Talking and laughing, the three of them saw the "spring source". It is said that the "spring source" of Fayuan Temple was dug by an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of hundreds of years.

There is a small pool with crystal clear water that neither increases nor decreases nor dries up.

At the edge of the pool, a young monk was fetching water. When he saw them, he put his hands together and saluted, "The young monk has seen several donors."

The three of them returned the gift, and Yao Shanzhi asked: "Little Master, can you give us some spring water?"

The young novice monk held up the wooden spoon with both hands and said, "Donor, please help me."

"Thank you, little master." Yao Shanzhi took the wooden spoon and handed it to the maid.

The maids took out the water bags they carried with them and scooped spring water with wooden spoons into the water bags.

The little novice monk looked at them and said, "Donor, although this spring is small, the water is sweet and drinking from it can prolong your life. Many benefactors will come here to get the water."

"How does it compare with the spring water on Yuquan Mountain?" Yao Shanzhi asked curiously.

Every morning, water trucks would transport sweet spring water from Yuquan Mountain for royal use.

"Amitabha, the spring is the source of spring water in the world." The little novice's meaning is very clear. The spring water in Yuquan Mountain is not as good as the spring.

The three of them, Yao Shanzhi and others, did not comment on this statement. After the maids filled the water bags, they said goodbye to the little novice monk and went down the mountain.