Lady Changning

Chapter 20 The Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix (2)

Feng Qiuhuang

The old man had just sent off the painting lady, but he did not expect to welcome the boss who had just sent someone to report.

"Young master. This painting..." The old man was a little embarrassed.

"Hahaha, I never thought there would be a girl who would dare to mock you like that."

The boy called the young master pointed to the half sun on the painting.And the person the young master teased was the young man in the purple robe behind him.

The purple-robed boy stepped forward to put away the painting, because it was drawn by him, and there was no need to hang it up since someone had already added more brushes.

"What can she take away?" the purple-robed boy asked.

"My lord, your Zilong wooden token." The old man answered truthfully.

"This girl has good eyesight, and someone took away the purple nanmu wooden plaque I gave you."

The purple-robed boy said nothing, turned and left with the scroll in hand.The young master also left.Seeing the two young men walking away, the old man thought to himself, the next time we see each other may be next year.We can see each other a few times at this time of year.

Xiangfu.

Eunuch Li is an old man in the palace, whether it is the queen or the emperor, he can enjoy everything, and whoever is currying favor with him.Holding the bright yellow imperial decree in his hand, he walked majestically into the gate of the prime minister's mansion.The guards behind him were all carrying boxes on their shoulders.

"Eunuch Li, I really trouble you to make this trip." Xi Jian said politely.

"What about Prime Minister Xi? The two ladies in the house are deeply loved by the emperor, and that's why I let this old slave run errands. This old slave is also happy for Prime Minister Xi." Eunuch Li flattered.

He is an old man in the palace, he can tell the truth at a glance, how could he not understand after following the emperor and empress for so long?The emperor wins over Xi Jian, so Ai Wu and Wu prefer Xi Hanxue, the eldest daughter of the Xi family, but the queen prefers Xi Changning, the fourth daughter of the Xi family.It's really strange, this Miss Xi family has a good reputation, but who is this Miss Xi family?

"Today, the emperor and empress ordered the old slave to send some rewards to the eldest lady and the fourth lady. Prime Minister Xi understands this decree even if he doesn't read it. The names are written on the boxes of these objects. Whoever belongs to them belongs to them."

In fact, the emperor asked him to say this, at first he didn't know what it meant, but later when he rewarded him with points, he realized that it was strange.The fourth miss of the Xi family's reward was more than double that of the eldest miss of the Xi family.It seems that he intends to convey something to Xi Jian.

"Hanxue, come quickly and thank Eunuch Li for your trip." The eldest lady specially asked the maid to call Xi Hanxue to come.

Xi Hanxue bowed her head submissively, knowing that Eunuch Li is a celebrity around the emperor and queen, and she will look after him in the palace in the future.

"Miss, I don't dare to be an old slave. I have also delivered this thing, so I will go back and return."

Xi Jian and the eldest lady, after Xi Hanxue sent off Eunuch Li, the eldest lady couldn't wait to go forward to check the items.But I found that something was wrong, most of which were written with the words Xi Changning.What Xi Hanxue got was just some ordinary rewards.

"You don't have to read it. Eunuch Li's words are on his lips, so he must be ordered to act. What's more, this imperial edict has also been issued." Xi Jian pointed to the imperial edict in his hand.

Xi Hanxue suddenly felt that she was like a joke. She originally thought that she was well-behaved and sensible in front of the emperor and queen, and adding her beauty could make herself more pleasing.In the end, all these efforts were taken away by Xi Changning.

The eldest lady couldn't swallow this breath either, she had painstakingly cultivated Xi Hanxue for many years, how could a yellow-haired girl steal Xi Hanxue's glory, after thinking about it, she walked to Xi Jian's side.

"Master, Changning is only thirteen, so she can't use so many valuable rewards. Hanxue was carefully cultivated by us, so don't let the children quarrel, Hanxue will reach Ji soon, she deserves more."

"You didn't listen to Eunuch Li. Besides, the imperial decree is here."

"My lord, the imperial decree only mentions rewards, not how to share them. Changning is young and ignorant, shouldn't we keep it for her?"

"Ma'am means..."

Seeing that Xi Jian was wavering, the eldest lady hastened to explain to him.

"Let's divide things up more evenly. Don't let others see it as a joke. And don't make Chang Ning pampered."

When Xi Jian heard this, he looked at the boxes of things in the hall and frowned, thinking about the truth of what the lady said.The difference in the weight of this thing is too great, and it will definitely be talkative if it is spread out.

"Father, Hanxue is not greedy for these things. It's just that Changning may not be able to use such things for her when she was young." Xi Hanxue immediately fanned the flames.

"Forget it. After all, he is still a member of the Xi family. Let's be right."

When the eldest lady heard about it, she immediately asked Dongmei to come forward and write a note with her name on it.In contrast, the eldest lady assigned some rare and valuable items to Xi Hanxue's name, and what was left to Xi Changning was nothing more than ordinary items that originally belonged to Xi Hanxue and some precious items.

Xi Hanxue finally had some balance in her heart, to see if there was something rare about her, Xi Changning.Parents are on her side after all.

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"It turns out that everything is there. I happened to meet Eunuch Li at the door."

The person who spoke was none other than Xi Changning who came back home from the street. It was not a lie that she met Eunuch Li, especially when Eunuch Li knew that she was the Fourth Miss of the Xi family, his meaningful expression knew that there was something wrong in the mansion. .

Sure enough, seeing the busy Da Furen and Xi Hanxue in the hall, plus the disparity and direct distribution of rewards, you will know.

"Chang... Changning, you are here. Let's see what the emperor rewarded you." Xi Hanxue said a little unnaturally.

"Of course I can't compare to my sister. Look at the treasure in that box." There was no envy in Xi Changning's words, but more sarcasm.

I heard that everyone present was a little embarrassed.

"No wonder Eunuch Li asked me to come in quickly just now, saying that there was a treasure for me to show me, and that I would return to the palace to return to the emperor's order, and if I wanted any record books, I would tell him if there was anything missing. I think Eunuch Li is also a responsible person. people."

As soon as these words were said, the faces of the other three people turned pale.Seeing the expressions of those three people, Xi Changning didn't say much.

"Mingyu, find some people to move back to Tayue Pavilion. Remember, you have made a clear distinction with your sister, don't get confused and think it's your own, rush into the palace tomorrow, and take those jewelry and hair accessories out If the empress saw it, they would think I stole it."

Xi Changning said in a neutral tone.The eyes also glanced at the three people who were a little unnatural.I thought to myself, if I was sensible, it would be fine to change back earlier.If she didn't change it, she wouldn't mind taking these things into the palace for a walk.

The eldest lady reacted promptly, and when she saw the servants started to carry the boxes, she winked at Dongmei.Dongmei immediately understood.

"Yeah. Fourth Miss, the servant should be damned! These things have been confused by the servant. These should belong to the Fourth Miss."

"That's it. Then you really deserve to die, my sister is happy for nothing. Seeing how happy my sister was just now, why don't you give it to my sister. When the queen asks, at worst, I will say give it to my sister." Xi Changning still said The tepid appearance made the others come to a sudden stop.

"No, no, since it belongs to Changning, it will naturally belong to Changning." Although Xi Hanxue said so, the anger in her eyes could no longer maintain her previous ladylike and fairy-like appearance.

"Sister, you're welcome. Really don't want it?"

"No." Xi Hanxue almost gritted her teeth and said it.

It was Xi Changning who ruined her good deed again.Her words made both Da Furen and Xi Jian unable to return a word, how could she reply?Even if she did, there must be no one to help her.

"The older you are, the more confused you become. You can make mistakes. Let's see how I deal with you later." The eldest lady could only put on airs to get this matter out of the way.

"You go back first, and someone will send you to Tayue Pavilion later."

Xi Jian has already spoken, and this matter can only be done in this way.The madam's plan to switch her bag was actually destroyed by Xi Changning's short words.This girl is really not simple.Xi Jian had to see Xi Changning clearly again.

"Then Changning will leave first."

As soon as Xi Changning left, Xi Hanxue looked at Da Furen and Xi Jian with tears in his eyes.

"It wasn't a big deal at first, but now Chang Ning's few words mean that we are not. Father, will you let her go on like this?"

"That's right. Master, you can't do it. In the future, she will study with her in the palace. Isn't this just looking for trouble for the Xiangfu?"

"Go down! You two are safe, and Chang Ning may not be looking for trouble."

It's all from the two of them saying that they almost lost their old face just now, yet they still dare to mention it.

Da Furen and Xi Hanxue didn't dare to say more, and exited the hall.

"Mother, if you let her go, I won't let her go!" Xi Hanxue couldn't restrain the anger in her heart, she said through gritted teeth.

"Who is going to let her go." The eldest lady was also furious.

Tayue Pavilion.

"Miss, although we met Eunuch Li at the door, we didn't say anything." Mingyu asked in confusion.

"If you say you're stupid, you're really stupid. Think about it for yourself, and quickly bring the dim sum and sweet-scented osmanthus wine."

As soon as Mingyu went out, Xi Changning took out the purple dragon wooden plaque from his cuff, hung it on the bedside, and stared at it without blinking.She didn't come back to herself until the food served by Mingyu smelled sweet-scented osmanthus.

"It smells so good." That kind of sweet question shuttled through the tip of the nose, it feels so good.

"This is the signature, sweet-scented osmanthus stuffing, you won't get drunk if you drink less. This is sweet-scented osmanthus cake, sweet but not greasy." Mingyu introduced them one by one.

"When did you work for others? Come, sit down and eat together. It's pitiful to eat alone." Xi Changning pointed to the other side of the soft couch, motioning Mingyu to sit down.

When Mingyu heard that the young lady wanted to sit down by herself, she dared not.Anyway, the young lady is the master, and she is the servant girl. If this kind of thing gets to other people's ears, the young lady wants others to tell it, and she herself will be punished.

Seeing Mingyu's hesitation, Xi Changning pulled her to sit down by himself.

"No one will come. If they come, they will be rewarded."

Only then did Mingyu sit down in peace of mind, her hands not idle, and brought the young lady a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus wine.

Xi Changning put the cup under his nose and sniffed it. When the scent of sweet-scented osmanthus entered his nose, a flash of purple flashed in his mind, and he couldn't help but look at the purple dragon wooden sign beside the bed, Feng Qiuhuang.

Mingyu didn't dare to let the young lady get along too much. After all, it was wine, and the taste was good.Seeing that the lady's face was slightly red, she began to wash up and go to bed.

It was a rare night for Xi Changning to sleep without dreams.

(End of this chapter)