freenovelworld Chapter 127: Such a Beauty
Chapter 127: Such a Beauty
The frightened Prince Su was now lying on a boat, with his legs crossed, humming a little tune, and basking in the warm sunshine.
In the boat, Sun Zhonghuai was brewing tea, using the most popular loose tea brewing method in Shengjing City. His movements of boiling water, brewing tea, and serving the tea were smooth and flowing, with a unique flavor.
"Come, try the new tea that Azhe brought back from southern Fujian."
Prince Su picked up the teacup and drank it all in a very casual manner.
Seeing his unruly behavior, Sun Zhonghuai laughed and said:
"After working under the Marquis of Zhenbei for a few months, you've gotten rid of your squeamish and artificial manners. Now, I find your wild and unrestrained movements quite pleasing to the eye."
Su Zhe also laughed and said, "Then you haven't seen the miserable state of His Royal Highness Prince Su in the army. He's exposed to the wind and sun every day, crawling in the mud. When he saw my braised beef jerky, he was like a hungry wolf cub seeing a rabbit, his eyes turned green. How could he care about these red tape?"
Seeing the two of them joining forces to make fun of his poor manners, Prince Su was not annoyed, but just said:
"The Marquis of Zhenbei is very strict in his military discipline. Lately, he's come up with a new training method. They've got us carrying wooden blocks and running around the camp dozens of times. They've also made us walk on single-plank bridges and around sandbags... It's all so weird, it's enough to make you lose half your life in a day. In the cafeteria, if you're slow to grab the food, there's not a single leaf left."
Sun Zhonghuai and Su Zhe looked at him and laughed.
Su Zhe had seen it with his own eyes and knew that what Prince Su said was not much more than what he said. He also knew that the so-called new method of training soldiers came from his brother-in-law Pei Heng.
It is said that the brother-in-law was inspired by the playground designed by his elder sister for Xijieer, and he and his deputy general Liancheng worked together to design it.
You know what, when you look closely, he's really quite perverted.
He couldn't bear it anyway.
Therefore, he still admired Su Wang for being able to persist for so long. Seeing the change in Su Wang at this time, Fang Jue felt that this method was really effective.
The three of them were leisurely on the boat, while the noble ladies on the shore were walking in groups of two or three, or they would stop and point at them, covering their faces with their hands and laughing shyly.
In a secluded corner, a woman stood under a willow tree by the lake, staring at the empty lake in a daze.
Her white dress was as white as snow, and the green plum blossoms embroidered on her lapels and hem were particularly eye-catching. Her black hair was like a waterfall, and she was adorned with two jade hairpins. Standing under the graceful willow tree, she was as pure and elegant as frost and snow.
Seeing such a beautiful woman, Prince Su paused and couldn't help asking:
"Who is that?"
Sun Zhonghuai leaned forward to take a look, then immediately retracted his gaze, sat down with an embarrassed look on his face, and said nothing.
Seeing this, Su Zhe also looked over and saw that it was Xu Jing.
I don't know what she is doing. She looks very sad and pitiful. She is picking willow branches and feeling sad about the passing of time.
"Her! Hehe, Brother Zhong Huai knows."
Sun Zhonghuai said without even raising his eyes:
"Out of reach."
At that time, Xu Jing was well-known for her talent among the noble ladies in Shengjing. She heard from her family that the Marquis of Yong'an was interested in a marriage between the two families to create a beautiful story of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
He was studying in the library, and I heard my grandmother mention it once.
But it only happened once, and his grandmother didn't mention it again for a long time afterwards. He listened quietly and it seemed that the other party didn't mention it for some reason.
Prince Su had never heard him talk about this past event.
Su Zhe jokingly asked, "Why? Your Highness is interested in my cousin?"
Prince Su curled his lips and said, "She's dressed all in white, making her look like a ghost. In the past, I might have approached her to chat and flirt with her, but now?"
He shuddered twice and said, "I'm scared!"
Su Zhe smiled and said, "Fortunately, he didn't fall for her. My father has promised her to Mr. Shen Yanqing, a fifth-rank doctor in the Ministry of Personnel's Examination and Reward Department. The marriage will take place next month."
The three of them were chatting on the boat, and Xu Jing on the shore also saw the small boat on the lake.
She saw a dark-skinned, rough-mannered man lying half-way on the bow, looking at her nakedly.
She felt a sense of disgust for no reason.
No one knew who he was. He looked like a piece of charcoal and had no self-awareness at all. He even dared to look at her with lustful eyes.
Xu Jing frowned and turned away.
After passing a patch of flowers, she ran into Prince Jing. After a moment's thought, she turned and left.
"Isn't this Miss Xu?"
Prince Jing caught up with Xu Jing in a few steps and saw that Xu Jing was dodging left and right with her head down but not looking at him, and he immediately became interested.
"Miss Xu, why are you hiding? My Lord and I were having a great time reciting poems and writing couplets in Tantai Mansion. What? You forgot so quickly?"
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Xu Jing simply took two steps back, knelt sideways and saluted:
"Qing'er greets His Highness. Your Highness, Jing'er has something else to do first."
Prince Jing stepped forward and stopped her with a lustful look.
"Is there anything more important than accompanying this king?"
Xu Qing saw Prince Jing getting closer and closer, and panicked, and said with a slightly tearful voice:
"Your Highness, please forgive me if I caused you any misunderstanding that day. I'm already engaged, and the wedding is next month. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
"Are you talking about Shen Yanqing, that lowly official?" Prince Jing became angry when he thought that he, the dignified Prince Jing, was repeatedly rejected and humiliated by the old villain, Marquis Yong'an.
He asked Dan Tai Ting and Yong An Hou to express his intention to marry Xu Jing, but Yong An Hou directly said that Xu Qing had already been promised to someone else.
It really doesn't give you any face.
"Ms. Xu is so talented. How can someone like Shen Yanqing be worthy of you?"
"Your Highness, since ancient times, marriages have been decided by parents and matchmakers. Poor Qing'er has had a miserable life, having lost both her parents at a young age. Her marriage can only be decided by her aunt and uncle."
Tears in Xu Jing's beautiful eyes were like pearls, rolling down one by one, hitting Prince Jing's arm and making him feel so hot that it shocked his heart.
Unconsciously, his tone softened a lot, and he said:
"So, you don't want to?"
"Since ancient times, girls have had very few choices. Qing'er had no choice but to obey."
Xu Qing didn't say whether she was willing or not, but the helplessness and pain in her words made her meaning clear.
Prince Jing laughed heartily and said:
"That's not easy to do. They are not Jing'er's biological parents, so how can they tell you what to do? Just ask your heart, is it with me?"
After saying that, he reached out and lifted Xu Qing's chin, forcing her to meet his eyes.
A trace of panic flashed across Xu Qing's eyes, like a frightened little rabbit. She seemed to be bewitched, and she raised her red lips slightly and whispered:
"is this okay?"
Prince Jing leaned forward.
The girl's sweet fragrance almost made him unable to control himself and kiss her, but when he thought of something important to do, he let go of Xu Jing's trembling chin and said:
"If the king says yes, it's fine."
Xu Qing's eyelashes twitched, her eyes were charming, and her fingers suddenly hooked the jade pendant on his waist, and with a pull, the jade pendant fell into her hand.
"Then Your Highness must leave me a token of your love."
"Little devil!" Prince Jing laughed, hooked Xu Jing's chin and turned away.
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The Tongtian Tower, a majestic nine-story building, is the tallest building in Shengjing City. It stands on the central axis just south of the Imperial Palace, facing the main hall of the palace from afar.
Standing on the top of Tongtian Tower, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Shengjing City.
The sky was getting dark, and Su Li followed the crowd from Qingxin Palace to Tongtian Tower.
A bright yellow platform had already been erected in the square in front of the building, upon which sat a dragon throne, and beneath it a densely packed banquet table. The outer imperial guards had completely surrounded the square, and a royal road led directly to the palace.
At the hour of You, Emperor Jingde will leave the palace from the imperial road.
Here he accepted the worship of the people, and climbed up to the Tongtian Tower to light the lamps himself, praying for the people and asking God to bestow blessings and protection, bring peace and well-being to all people.
Countless people had already gathered at the foot of Tongtian Tower, jostling each other and bustling with activity. Tonight, everyone would witness the sacred and solemn moment when lanterns across the city would be lit simultaneously.
By then, there will be a bright moon in the sky and bright lights on the ground.
Witness the reunion of two people.