Chapter 18: Accompanying reading

Chapter 18: Accompanying reading

On this day, when the two of them went back, the people at the lantern festival were almost dispersed.

Yan Lin led the horse and helped her up.

Go away as you came.

It's just that he no longer gallops the horse, but trusts the horse and sits on the horse with her, wishing that this road back to Jiang's mansion will be longer, and longer, until the end of the world, the sea is dry and the rocks are rotten, and there is no end.

At this time, the young man was full of sincerity, and the girl he loved sat on his horse and snuggled up in his arms, unable to think of anything else for a while.

The violent heartbeat has occupied his whole mind.

He was so looking forward to the days to come that he didn't notice the different silence of the person sitting in front of him.

The wind is slightly cold.

Jiang Xuening could feel the scalding heat coming from the chest behind her.

It's just that she looked at the increasingly familiar road back to Jiang's mansion, but felt more and more confused: If she was the age of a young girl at this moment, and she had lost the paranoia and ignorance of the previous life, and met a boy who went through fire and water for her like this, She should be happy, shy, excited, and moved because of his sword, his eyes, the palm he held her tightly, and the hibiscus thrown from the high wall.

But she wasn't any more.

It was already late at night when we arrived at the gate of Dejiang Mansion.

Yan Lin helped her off the horse again, and told her with a smile: "Go back tonight and get a good night's sleep."

After speaking, he got on the horse again.

But when she turned her head and saw that she was still standing at the door looking at him, she said, "Go back to the house, I'll watch you."

Jiang Xuening looked back at him quietly, and asked him: "Yan Lin, you always spoil me and protect me like this, but have you ever thought about it? If one day, I don't have you, what will it be like?" , what should I do?"

Yan Lin was startled.

He felt that she was a little sad today, so he said: "It's unfounded to worry about, how could you live without me? I will always be by your side."

For a moment, Jiang Xuening felt her heart ache like a twist, and she felt uncomfortable even looking at him again, so she chuckled softly: "That's right. Then I'll go back."

Yan Lin nodded.

So she turned around and walked into the side door of the Jiang Mansion that was still open for her.

Yan Linchang sat on the horse, holding the rein, watching her figure gradually disappear, but a moment of confusion suddenly surged in his heart.

Many people in Jiang's mansion stayed up, waiting for her to come back.

During the day, rumors of an assassin appearing in the capital had already spread. When Jiang Boyou heard that Jiang Xuening was actually there at that time, and happened to be held hostage by the assassin, his heart almost jumped out of his chest in fright.

Fortunately, everyone said she was fine.

It's just that this little girl was abducted by Yan Lin to go to the Lantern Festival later, which is really annoying.

Jiang Boyou made a plan in his heart, when Jiang Xuening came back, he had to give her a good lesson.

But when he saw her come back, his expression was really not good.

At this moment, I couldn't help but feel sorry for this girl: The assassination of this thing is either King Pingnan's rebellion against the party, or the Heavenly Religion's rebellious party, and it's not Ning's fault. , that's too much.

So before she opened her mouth, her heart softened, and she said to her in a gentle voice: "Recently, Beijing has been quite uneasy. I heard that Jin Yiwei has arrested many rebellious rebels. Today, Xie Ju'an is not the only one who was attacked. You and Although Yan Lin is doing well, I can rest assured of him, but no one knows what will happen to him. During this period of time, please don't go out, and wait until the peace is better before you go out."

He thought that Jiang Xuening would have to refute a few more words.

But I didn't expect that this time she would respond with lowered eyebrows and eyes, and said, "Okay."

For more than ten days in a row, she really didn't go out again.

Only on the second day after the attack, she sent someone to Xiejie Hutong and asked Zhou Yinzhi to bring a name card to vote for Yanlin.

After that, she didn't ask about it for the time being.

Within two days, Yan Lin followed his father Yong Yihou to inspect Fengtai Daying and Tongzhou Daying, and came back on September 21st.

It was also this morning that news spread in the palace that Princess Leyang was envious of the opening lecture of the Wenhua Palace, and begged the Holy One to find some reliable gentlemen for her, and wanted to read some books seriously.

So the Holy One sent a message to choose a companion for the eldest princess.

When he was in court, he told the ministers that those who have daughters in their families and who are about the same age as princesses should choose one with good character and report it, and then they will be selected by the palace.

This time, the minds of civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty became active.

Who doesn't know that Princess Leyang is favored?

And now the Wenhua Palace is accompanying the emperor to listen to the scriptures and banquets, which one is not a nobleman, a talented person from a family?

Not to mention how useful the titles of "entering the palace" and "accompanying the eldest princess" will be when the girl's family gets married in the future. The opportunity to connect with in-laws and the face of each family after being selected are worth it. The big guys put up their strength to fight for the last one.

Jiang Xuening didn't know how the other family arranged.

She only knows her own family.

After Jiang Boyou came back from the palace, he told Meng Shi about this matter, and said to her: "I heard that during the Chongyang Festival banquet a while ago, Ning girl seemed to be treated differently by Princess Leyang in Qingyuan uncle's mansion, and she was very close to her. I like it. Each family submits candidates, and the palace will have to pick them again. In terms of character and talent, Xuehui is more suitable. She is calm, dignified and knows the general. Girl from another family. Girl Ning reported that she might be selected, but she has a stubborn temperament, and she is probably more tricky than the eldest princess, so she can't be irritated. What should I do?"

Upon hearing this, Meng frowned.

She knew that Jiang Boyou was particularly fond of Ning girl because of her guilt towards Ning girl and her bravery, but the matter of going to the palace to accompany the eldest princess to read is of great importance. Where can Jiang Xuening go? rest assured?

She said: "Sister Ning is impetuous, but the palace is restrained, she may not be willing to go."

Jiang Boyou glanced at her: "I actually think sister Hui will be safer."

It's not that she is partial, but that Ning's temperament is really worrying.

It doesn't matter if you can't save face, I'm afraid it will cause trouble.

However, such matters still need to be discussed with the two sisters, so Jiang Boyou said: "Go and invite the two young ladies."

Meng Shi felt that her anger was not going well for a while, and sighed: "I'm afraid that sister Ning will start a fight again and won't let it go."

Jiang Xuening was originally taking a nap, but she was a bit annoyed when she was called up suddenly, but it was not easy to have an attack.

After tidying up and going, I found that Jiang Xuehui had arrived early.

She saluted and sat down.

Jiang Boyou told them all the things, and finally said: "Now I only know how to choose companions to study, but I don't know what to learn and how to do it when entering the palace. But the companions of the princes of this dynasty are all required to live in the palace. You all know where the imperial palace is. You have to be careful and choose a safe place to go. But sister Ning seems to be favored by the eldest princess. What do you two think?"

There was a moment of silence below.

Jiang Xuening sat without moving or speaking.

Jiang Xuehui lowered her head, looked at the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, and remembered the person she ran into when she came back from the Double Ninth Festival banquet in the Duke's mansion a few days ago. But she is not a serious daughter of the first wife in the mansion. Although she has the title of first daughter, she has absolutely no position to fight for herself in front of Jiang Xuening.

At the moment, he only said softly: "But it's up to the parents to decide."

But Meng took a serious look at Jiang Xuening, and said: "There are only two of you in the mansion, who are the daughters of the first generation, whoever is suitable. One has a calm temperament, and the other pleases the princess. But entering the palace is not easy after all, and you have to be accompanied Read. We don't want you to win any glory for the mansion, as long as you come out safely. Sister Ning's temper is too lively. Although there may be Prince Yan in the palace to take care of you, but the rules in the palace are strict, and the prince does not Living in the palace may not be able to take care of it. Therefore, it stands to reason that it would be more appropriate for Sister Hui to go."

Jiang Xuening listened expressionlessly.

Jiang Boyou, however, was always paying attention to her expression. Hearing Meng Shi's words, he felt a little guilty for some reason, and felt that this was unfair to his second daughter, so he hurriedly added: "Of course, Miss Ning is liked by the princess. Read it for the princess, if you want to go, please submit your name."

Meng Shi pursed her lips and stopped talking.

Jiang Xuehui really didn't hold out much hope.

She is familiar with Ning's temperament, but whenever she has something, Ning must have a better one. Now that the opportunity to enter the palace as a companion, other ladies from aristocratic families would fight for it, so how could Sister Ning let her get her wish?

Although this time she actually had a little bit of hope.

But only a little bit...

Jiang Xuening sat for a long while, and everyone's eyes fell on her.

Her eyes fell on Jiang Xuehui.

Jiang Boyou and Mrs. Meng waited for a long time, and did not listen to her words. He just thought that she was acquiescing to give this opportunity to Jiang Xuehui.

Meng shi heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "That's the way it is."

But just when she was about to speak, Jiang Xuening stood up from her seat.

The words that hadn't come out of his mouth were suddenly blocked in his throat.

Mengshi's eyelids jumped.

Jiang Xuehui turned her eyes to see it, and only sighed slightly bitterly in her heart: Sure enough.

Even Jiang Boyou secretly shouted "It's going to be bad", thinking in his head how to settle the matter when Ning girl gets into trouble later.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xuening didn't even look at anyone, she closed her eyes, bowed, and said: "Father and mother are polite. Although this opportunity to enter the palace is rare, but my daughter knows her temperament, she can't help it But my elder sister is dignified, virtuous and knowledgeable, and she is willing to go, and she has contacts with aristocratic families in Beijing, so it would be more appropriate to enter the palace. This time, my daughter has no objection to letting my elder sister go."

Jiang Boyou was stunned suddenly: "What did you say?"

Meng Shi couldn't help sitting upright: "You—"

Jiang Xuehui was also stunned, her eyes flickered, and she was inexplicably moved: "Sister Ning..."

Jiang Xuening sneered, thinking of Wanniang again, she didn't give her any face, just said: "Don't think I'm trying to make someone perfect this time. I don't want to enter the palace because I can't stand the rules in the palace. In the future you If there is something I like, I can grab it!"

Jiang Xuehui was speechless and just looked at her.

But Jiang Xuening turned her eyes away, and said directly to Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi: "If the father and mother have nothing else to do, the daughter will leave."

Where did Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi think that things would be so easy?

The first time has not reacted.

After hearing her words, I felt somewhat complicated emotions in my heart: I thought that sister Ning was going to make trouble, but she let go of this great opportunity lightly and skillfully, and shouted They feel somewhat ashamed of their previous thoughts.

Jiang Boyou hurriedly said, "It's all right."

Jiang Xuening did not procrastinate, bowed again, and then exited the house.

There were only three of them left in the hall, with different expressions.

After all, it was Jiang Xuehui who looked at the thin back that had gradually disappeared into the veranda, smiled slowly, and said to Meng Shi: "Sister Ning's heart is actually very soft..."

Meng Shi remained silent.

Jiang Boxou, however, was a little moved, and only sighed: "Sister Ning is so sensible, but I am not used to it. She has really grown up, knows how to sympathize with us, and knows how to let her sister."

Fortunately, Jiang Xuening didn't hear these words, otherwise she might have laughed out loud.

I'm afraid that everyone will think that she has given up the great opportunity to study with the palace, but they don't know that she has no intention of taking this opportunity at all.

When you come out of the hall, don't step too briskly.

Lian'er almost couldn't keep up with her, and she kept yelling as she walked, "My God, what's wrong with you, girl? That's a good opportunity to enter the palace and accompany the eldest princess to study with her. How many people in the capital have sharpened their heads?" The head may not be able to get in. You actually let it out directly!"

Jiang Xuening scoffed: "I'd be silly if I wanted to go!"

Where in the palace is there comfort outside?

Walking, sitting and lying must be disciplined.

Not to mention the companions chosen by the minister Xungui's family below, even the concubines who entered the palace to serve the emperor were cautious in their words and deeds, and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

It was only after she entered the palace that she realized how hard life was.

Fortunately, after being named queen, no one dared to say anything even if she acted presumptuously.

But what was the situation in the previous life companion reading?

Xiao Shu, who is proficient in everything and powerful in everything, overwhelms people, and the eldest princess Leyang, who "loves and hates" her, finds her faults and refuses to let her out when she sees the opportunity.

What's even more frightening is that Mr. Xie Weidang was invited for two classes!

In the previous life, she had no enmity with Xie Wei at this time, and the other party didn't make things difficult for her.

But in this life, Mr. Xie Weidang, is there still a way for her to survive?

Not to mention that the look in the eyes of Princess Leyang gave her lingering fears, and Yan Lin often went to and from the court...

If she wants to toss herself in again, she simply thinks her head is too hard and her life is too hard!

It's just that when Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi asked about it, Jiang Xuehui was also sitting there. She really didn't want her to have a hard time, so she deliberately delayed it for so long.

But the end result was a bit surprising.

They seem to think of themselves as something good.

But it's okay, not a bad thing.

As for whether Jiang Xuehui will suffer when she enters the palace to study with her?

What does that have to do with her.

After Jiang Xuening returned to the house, she moved up their "properties" and counted them again, only thinking in her heart: Now that the accompanying reading has fallen on Jiang Xuehui, even if she doesn't choose it later, she can enter the palace. I have nothing to do with myself. In this way, it completely deviates from the trajectory of the previous life. She didn't provoke Shen Jie either. Then, just wait to find a suitable opportunity to clarify with Yan Lin, and then wait for the matter of the Yongyihou Mansion to be settled. No matter whether the final result is good or bad, she has tried her best, and then she can go back to Tongzhou to live, or simply You Fangyin, who learned from her previous life, walked around the world with her luggage.

The scenery outside is so good, why trap yourself in a corner?

The little abacus was crackling for a while.

Although the case of Yongyihou's mansion being implicated in King Pingnan's conspiracy still worried her a little, but it was rare for her to sleep well that night.

In the afternoon of the next day, the list of candidates in the palace came down.

When it was passed on to the Jiang Mansion, Jiang Boyou and Mrs. Meng couldn't believe their eyes, and repeatedly confirmed with the **** who came from the palace: "Eunuch, this list must have been passed on by mistake, right? The name that was submitted by our mansion is the eldest girl's name." , but why is the second girl selected on this list?!"

The father-in-law didn't know the inside story, so he just said: "That's what was written in the decree, I don't know about it. Anyway, they are all girls from your family, so there is no difference. After the decree is issued, you can pack up some things and enter the palace. Learn some rules and familiarize yourself with the situation in the palace. If it is really inappropriate, you will be singled out. In short, you can prepare for the young lady."

Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi looked at each other in blank dismay.

When the news reached Jiang Xuening, she was still ordering her own things in the house, and she was going to exchange some expensive things that were not easy to carry into bank notes, so that it would be more convenient to go out later.

As a result, Lian Er rushed in excitedly: "Girl, it's you! It's you!"

Jiang Xuening's brain hurts hearing her voice.

But Lian'er is a girl who escapes, and her thoughts are generally different from hers.

If Lian'er thinks there is a good thing, it must be a bad thing!

Jiang Xuening's eyelids twitched as soon as the small pen drawing on the account book stopped, and she asked, "What am I?"

Lian'er gasped: "Enter the palace! Enter the palace and read with me!"

Jiang Xuening's scalp exploded, she dropped her pen and stood up: "What did you say?!"

Lian'er didn't understand the situation yet, so she thought she was overjoyed, and hurriedly explained to her: "The girl's name is written in the companion list made in the palace! The name that the master presented to the palace was the eldest girl's name, but I don't know Why didn't you choose it, but added your name directly. You will be reading for the princess soon!"

"..."

There was a "buzz" in Jiang Xuening's head, and thousands of thoughts rushed across like a tide.

In the end only one remained—

Obviously no name was presented, but there was one in the companion reading list that came out in the end.

The palace is an authentic "Sura Field"!

Who the **** is messing with me behind my back?