Peach Blossom at the Bottom of the Fan

Chapter 149 On Daming Lake
Daming Lake in Jinan City is a famous lake in Daxia.

"Ice sky in winter, waves of lotus in summer, reeds and snow in autumn, and poplar smoke in spring, all in it, like traveling in a fragrant country..."

I don't know whether it is the beautiful appearance of Daming Lake that has made the literati flourish, or the beautiful writing of literati has made Daming Lake famous for thousands of years.

If you come to Jinan and don't visit Daming Lake, it seems that something is missing.

Although it is late autumn, the forty acres of lotus flowers in the lake have long since withered, and even the lotus leaves have withered and withered. In the distance, only a piece of broken branches can be seen, and occasionally a few "one-legged ghosts" stand alone out of the lake. I just feel a ruined scene.

However, the reed flowers near the shore are scattered like snow, but they have a different charm, and the blue sky is as clear as washing, and the sky is so light that it makes people feel open.

Looking from a distance, on the Qianfo Mountain opposite the lake, there are lush pines, red maples, green tiles and walls, minarets and temples, dotted among them, just like a picture.

The beautiful scenery is pleasant, boating on the lake, drinking and drinking, can be said to be the most rare pleasure in the world.

Su Jingchun invited quite a few people today, besides Zheng Xuan, son of the Marquis of Jianchang, and Shang Hua, son of Ryukyu Prince, as hosts and guests, He Zhifu's family as accompanying guests, and Lin Da, a famous squire in Jinan Prefecture and father-in-law of Zheng Shizi Officials, Haida officials and several well-known scribes.

Drinking and having fun, listening to the most famous oiran in Jinan Prefecture, talking about poetry and Taoism, romantic and joyful.

The female guests in the other cabin were not so cheerful.

Such a farce happened in He Zhifu's family before, even if He Yue had a big heart, she couldn't be happy now.

And Mrs. He looked even more worried, not to mention listening to Qu'er, even the ladies around her were talking nonchalantly to curry favor with her.

Mrs. Lin was fine, she just stared at her daughter who was sitting in the corner with some doubts.

I don't know if it's because of Gu Sixiao's news.I came to visit the lake today, and besides the male guests, I also brought the female relatives.Especially the Lin family, including the father and daughter, all of them present.

That's good, so as not to be said to be a private meeting, but it's like this, Mrs. Lin also knows in her heart what is the purpose of going to the lake today, right?

Seeing Mrs. Lin's worried gaze, Gu Sixiao gently took Lin Moniang's hand, and asked in a low voice, "What do you think, sister?"

Although they just met each other when they got on the boat, Lin Mo Niang should have seen each other clearly, right?

When she asked her, Lin Mo Niang, who was pretending to be calm, blushed.

He didn't speak at first, but after being asked several times by Gu Sixiao, he said coyly: "He is not in good health, I will be more sympathetic to him and take care of him..."

Is this still satisfactory? !
Gu Sixiao smiled at her, but felt uncomfortable in her heart for some reason.

Was it because she was too scared by Zheng Xuan yesterday?So that I always feel that Zheng Xuan is not a good person?

Shaking her head, she shook off that weird thought, and when the girl behind her came to pour wine, she leaned back slightly.

At first she didn't pay attention, she just felt that someone was pulling her sleeve, but when she realized it, she felt a ball of paper was stuffed into her palm.

Raising her eyes to look at the unnatural girl, she frowned and said nothing.

Turning sideways and covering it with her sleeves, she unfolded the ball of paper in her hand, and it turned out to be a beautiful cursive script, the handwriting was good, but the content made her frown.

Let her take Lin Mo Niang to the back deck? !This, should be the note sent by Zheng Xuan, right?

Was it Su Jingchun's negligence, or Zheng Xuan who was too good at taking advantage of loopholes, and was able to buy a little girl to stuff the note.

I don't know, is there any danger on the deck?
As soon as he thought about it, Gu Sixiao laughed to himself.

This is a private meeting with his fiancée, where is the danger?

Turning to Lin Moniang, Gu Sixiao hesitated for a moment, then handed over the note in his hand.

Whether to go or not is always up to Lin Mo Niang to decide.

After reading the written paper, two touches of blush suddenly appeared on Lin Mo Niang's face.

Turning her head to look at Mrs. Lin who seemed to be listening to the song, she bit her lip, stood up slowly, and when the girl next to her was about to follow, she whispered: "I'll make it easier, Miss Gu will just accompany me .”

Mrs. Lin who was not far away turned her head and looked over, her eyes flickered, she obviously guessed something, but she didn't speak.

The two quietly walked out of the cabin, Lin Mo Niang stopped, looked back at Xiaodie who was following them, and frowned, "Don't let anyone follow you."

"Sister, don't worry, Xiaodie is my closest person, nothing will happen."

Gu Sixiao comforted her with a smile, but never thought about letting Xiaodie leave.

Although she felt that nothing would happen, the uneasy feeling in the morning still made her vigilant.

Seeing Xiaodie not leaving, Lin Mo Niang was a little unhappy, but because she needed Gu Sixiao's help, she couldn't just drive her away.

The sound of music and singing in the two cabins is melodious with the wind, and the breeze blows on the surface of the lake, and there is still a trace of water vapor in the coolness.

Walking all the way to the deck, I didn't meet anyone, but Lin Mo Niang was very nervous and kept pinching her fingers tightly.

When I walked to the rear deck, I looked away, but I didn't see anyone. When I was wondering, I suddenly heard a "squeak" behind me.

A small door opened from behind, and it was not Zheng Xuan who stood smiling at the door.

There was no one around him, and he was alone. When he saw Lin Mo Niang and Lin Mo Niang, he first smiled and said, "Hello, two young ladies..."

"Please be safe..." Lin Mo Niang bowed low, her face flushed, although she was too shy to look at her, but her eyes moved around, and the amorous glance was more attractive than the straight one.

Zheng Xuan's face was normal, and he smiled and invited the two into the cabin.

Seeing Gu Sixiao's hesitation, he smiled lightly and said, "I think, Mo Niang also wants the little lady to accompany her, after all, people's words are scary."

As soon as he said that, Lin Mo Niang pulled Gu Sixiao's sleeve.

Three people together are better than a secret meeting between a man and a woman.

With no other choice, Gu Sixiao had no choice but to walk into the small cabin with his head down.Before going in, he winked at Xiaodie, signaling her not to go far.

Although she didn't understand why Gu Sixiao was so nervous, Xiaodie still nodded obediently.

Only then did Gu Sixiao feel more at ease.After entering the cabin, even though the light was too dark, I didn't feel too scared.

"I didn't arrange it in a hurry, I have wronged you two."

This cabin is not like the cabin above the ship's tower, it is spacious and bright, and the decoration is gorgeous.

Rather, it is small and narrow, and you have to bow your head to enter the door.Come to think of it, it was the place where sailors and boatmen stayed.

The light is dim, except for a set of tables and chairs, there is no other arrangement.

Zheng Xuan also seemed to feel that the smell here was not good, so he covered his nose with a wry smile, "I didn't prepare refreshments, my lady..."

"It's nothing..." Lin Mo Niang only said three words, then lowered her head.

All the anxiety in her heart turned into shyness and sweetness at this moment.

It seemed that what she had always feared hadn't come true.

The eldest son in front of him seemed gentle and polite, and he was not disabled or otherwise as she had guessed.

This man will be her husband...

Looking at Lin Moniang's expression, Gu Sixiao just felt uncomfortable. If there was no incident yesterday, she probably also thought that this Zheng Shizi was a good person to get along with.

But now——just remembering the way he laughed low yesterday, she felt hairy all over her body.

Seemingly unaware of Gu Sixiao's peeking in the dark, Zheng Xuan just smiled and said softly: "I shouldn't be so abrupt, but I saw the young lady's face just now, and I am really pleased with it, I can't help it..."

After saying a word, Lin Mo Niang's face turned redder and her head drooped even lower.

If it was just herself, it might be better, but there was Gu Sixiao standing beside her, she just felt ashamed and couldn't help it.

He also complained that Gu Sixiao didn't have eyesight, and didn't take the initiative to withdraw, but forgot that she dragged Gu Sixiao in just now.

Zheng Xuan smiled and stared at Lin Mo Niang with affection.

"There is a small gift that I want to give to the little lady with my own hands - it is not a valuable thing, it is just a relic left by my mother, I want to give it to the little lady..."

It's really touching!

Lin Mo Niang suddenly raised her head and looked at Zheng Xuan with tears in her eyes.

Gu Sixiao couldn't help sneering in her heart.

She had heard of such tricks before.Those frivolous and prodigal sons used such tricks to deceive their natal women.

Although she was slandering, she didn't show the slightest bit.

Zheng Xuan didn't look at her either, but pushed a small box over with a smile, "I wear this jade ring all year round, and I have been in accidents a few times, and it is this jade ring that protects me from danger. So I hope that the little lady can also wear this jade ring on her body to bless you with peace and good luck."

"Thank you, son..." Lin Mo Niang was so moved that her hands trembled when she even opened the small red lacquer box.

Zheng Xuan looked at her silently, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, seemingly affectionate, but Gu Sixiao, who was beside him, always felt that his eyes were strange.

The jade ring, shaped like a full moon, fell on the red rope.The light is too dim to see clearly.

Lin Mo Niang picked it up, and originally wanted to put it away, but seeing Zheng Xuan looking at her all the time, she was quite eager.

I was embarrassed to put it away, so I could only turn to Gu Sixiao, "Hua'er, help me."

Is this about to wear the token of love on the spot?

Gu Sixiao smiled, stepped forward to take the jade ring, and wanted to put it on for Lin Mo Niang.

It's just that the jade ring was in her hand, and she couldn't help but fix her eyes when she held it close.

This jade ring looked so familiar, so familiar that she could recognize it at a glance.

It seems that the workmanship is simple, but on this jade ring, the double flower is carved in intaglio, and on the reverse side, there is also a line of small characters carved.

Touching the scratches, without looking at them, Gu Sixiao also knew what was engraved on them: If love depends on each other, never leave.

Although I can't look at the quality of the jade carefully, but the shape, the carving, the handwriting - it's clearly exactly the same as the jade ring she picked up in the secret room of the old Gu's house.

Breathing for a while, she slowly raised her head and looked at Zheng Xuan, feeling her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

Could this Zheng Xuan be the one who lost the jade jue in the secret room?That is—the villain who crushed her to death? !

Breathing a little unsteadily, she forced a smile and praised, "This jade ring is really beautiful, the jade is soft and smooth, it should be top grade, it is very rare to think about it—perhaps, it is unique in the world!"

(End of this chapter)