Don’t Show the Son

After the banquet in the central palace, Lin Xiu and Uncle Ping'an walked out of the palace and found Lin's carriage.

Mrs. Ping'an is already in the car, it seems that the banquet in the harem ended earlier, so Lin Xiu naturally has no way to meet Xue Ning'er, so she can only look for opportunities later.

On the way back to Lin's mansion, Lin Xiu heard Zhou Yun talk about something.

Mrs. Ping'an sighed: That fat girl from Duke Ning's family is so bold that she dared to instigate the palace maids to frame others at the birthday banquet of the Empress Dowager.

Lin Xiu did not expect that there would be such an episode at the harem banquet.

The last time Song Yuzhi's revenge on Xue Ning'er was unsuccessful because of his uneven path. She didn't expect that she hadn't given up yet, and even made a move at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. I have to say, a woman's jealousy...

If it wasn't for the noble concubine to protect Xue Ning'er, Xue Ning'er would be the one who would lose face in front of all the ladies and daughters in the capital tonight.

But then again, why would the imperial concubine help Xue Ning'er? She doesn't seem to have any friendship with Xue's family. Tomorrow, she happens to be going to Changchun Palace, so you can ask her by the way.

Like Lin Xiu, the Xue family couldn't figure it out.

After Xue Ning'er returned home, she told her father and several uncles what happened tonight. When a strong middle-aged man heard that Song Yuzhi had framed her at the birthday banquet, he shattered the table with his palm angrily, and said sharply: Bullshit! He's too human, he bullies Ning'er again and again, does he really think that our Xue family has no one!

Another elegant middle-aged man thought for a while, and said: Brother calm down first, the Song family's enmity will be avenged sooner or later, but the kindness of the imperial concubine and empress must not be forgotten, and immediately prepare a generous gift, Ning'er, you will come in tomorrow. Once in the palace, you must thank the imperial concubine in person...

If it wasn't for the imperial concubine to save the siege, the Song family would lose face in the end, but the Xue family. In any case, the Xue family owed the imperial concubine a great favor.

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Early the next morning, Lin Xiu didn't get up until he woke up. After breakfast, he first went to the small Jiangnan restaurant where he had taken the imperial concubine to, and packed a few Jiangnan famous dishes that the imperial concubine liked. , in a food box specially made by him.

At the bottom of the food box, there was a pile of cobblestones that Lin Xiu had boiled in boiling water, and wrapped in cotton to keep the food warm.

Afterwards, he carried the food box and slowly entered the palace.

At this time, in the Changchun Palace, Xue Ning'er saluted the imperial concubine and said gratefully: Thank you for the rescue last night, the imperial concubine. If it wasn't for you, Ning'er really doesn't know what to do...

Early this morning, she came to visit the noble concubine with a gift from the Xue family. Men are not allowed to enter the harem, but their women want to enter, as long as the concubines agree.

Holding the spiritual pet in her arms, the imperial concubine looked at the earrings on her ears and asked, What is your relationship with Lin Xiu?

Suddenly hearing Lin Xiu's name, Xue Ning'er's heart beat wildly. She didn't know why the imperial concubine would ask such a question. Thinking of the past of the two of them, she felt sad and said in a low voice, I, we used to be friends.

The imperial concubine said: Based on this palace, you are not just friends. Otherwise, how could the earrings that this palace gave him be worn on you?

Xue Ning'er was startled, the earrings that Lin Xiu gave her were given by the imperial concubine?

But soon she realized something, her face turned pale, she suddenly knelt down in front of the imperial concubine, and begged, I snatched this earring from him, if you want to punish me, just punish me, it's none of Lin Xiu's business ...

Normal people would treasure things bestowed by the imperial concubine like a treasure, but Lin Xiu gave it to herself. Of course, the imperial concubine has reasons to be angry. Once the imperial concubine gets angry and punishes...

Xue Ning'er didn't want the imperial concubine to punish Lin Xiu, so she took all the blame for it.

The imperial concubine gave her a white look, and said: Whoever said that he is going to be punished, get up, let others see it, and think that this palace is harsh on you.

Xue Ning'er was originally a smart person, seeing the attitude of the imperial concubine, she realized that it must be because of Lin Xiu that she stood up to make decisions for her last night.

She stood up to help her because she saw the pair of earrings she was wearing.

But why did the imperial concubine help her for Lin Xiu?

Xue Ning'er couldn't figure it out no matter how she thought about it, at this moment, a figure walked into the Changchun Palace from outside. Lin Xiu had just walked into the palace courtyard, saw Xue Ning'er kneeling on the ground, and then looked at the imperial concubine, with a surprised expression, muttered: :This is……

The pet in the imperial concubine's arms flew over joyfully when she saw Lin Xiu, and the imperial concubine also walked quickly to Lin Xiu's side, looked at the food box in his hand and asked, What is this?

Every time Lin Xiu came to Changchun Palace, she would give her some small surprises, so she was looking forward to it before he came.

Lin Xiu handed the food box to the little palace lady Linglong, and said, This is the food from that small restaurant in the south of the Yangtze River. It's still hot. If you don't have lunch, you can try it.

The noble concubine said happily, How do you know that I want to eat that restaurant's food...

She couldn't wait to go into the hall to taste the food brought by Lin Xiu. Only Lin Xiu and Xue Ning'er were left in the courtyard. Xue Ning'er stood up, not daring to look into Lin Xiu's eyes. She took off the earring, held it in both hands and handed it to Lin Xiu , said in a low voice: I know you hate me, and I also hate me, I deserve it all, I am not qualified to accept what you give me...

Lin Xiu retrieved the pair of earrings from Xue Ning'er's hands. Xue Ning'er lowered her head, her heart was like a knife, and she tried not to let the tears fall.

But Lin Xiu didn't put away the earrings. He looked at Xue Ning'er who was bowing his head, picked up an earring, raised his hand, gently pinched her earlobe, and put the earring back on for her.

Xue Ning'er raised her head suddenly, with tears in her eyes, she looked at Lin Xiu with puzzled and surprised eyes.

Lin Xiu picked up the other earring and said softly, Don't move.

After putting both earrings on her, he gently rubbed Xue Ning'er's head and said, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said those words to you that day...

Xue Ning'er hurriedly said: No, you don't have to say I'm sorry, it's me who should say sorry, I approached you in the first place just to humiliate Zhao Lingjun, it's all my fault...

Lin Xiu shook her head and said, Those are all in the past.

Xue Ning'er's dark eyes gradually revealed light, she pursed her lips, and asked Lin Xiu tentatively, Then, are we still friends?

Lin Xiu gave her a gentle hug and said, Of course, if Song Yuzhi bullies you in the future, I will stand up for you.

Xue Ning'er couldn't hold back the tears anymore. She leaned on Lin Xiu's shoulder and sobbed, Woooo, I'm so bad, you're still willing to forgive me...

Lin Xiu's expression was a little awkward, not because of Xue Ning'er's words, but because the imperial concubine was leaning on the palace door with a piece of pastry in her hand, looking at him and Xue Ning'er with interest, with an expression of eating melons and watching a show.

Xue Ning'er soon realized that this was the harem, and hurriedly left Lin Xiu's arms, turned her head to see the imperial concubine looking at them, blushing and said: My lady, I, I'm going back first...

After Xue Ning'er ran out of the Changchun Palace, the imperial concubine walked into the courtyard and said to Lin Xiu: I remember, you should be engaged to that girl from the Zhao family, right? When did you get married to the little girl from the Xue family?

Lin Xiu explained: Your Majesty misunderstood, we are just friends.

Friend? The imperial concubine gave him a blank look, and said, I really thought I couldn't see it. The little girl looks at you, and the word like is about to overflow...

Lin Xiu did not refute, because what the imperial concubine said was true.

Some things cannot be predicted in advance. Lin Xiu only wanted to obtain Xue Ning'er's abilities at the beginning, but she did not expect to get her heart as well. Although it was not cheating money and sex, but to a certain extent, cheating a girl's heart, It's more hateful than cheating money and sex...

Although he can't call Xue Ning'er in love, he will also be responsible for helping her out of the shadows.

When walking out of the harem, Lin Xiu found a figure standing alone at the gate of the palace, as if waiting for something.

Lin Xiu stepped forward and said, Miss Ning'er, why haven't you come home yet?

Xue Ning'er looked up at her, her pretty face was flushed by the autumn wind, and said shyly, I want to go back with you.

In just a few days, Xue Ning'er changed a lot.

In the past, she was full of tea, and she often spoke with a choked voice, and she always teased and seduced Lin Xiu intentionally or unintentionally.

Now she has become shy instead, speaks in a soft voice, and blushes shyly from time to time. A young girl who is just in love will probably be like this when she meets someone she likes.

Although Lin Xiu had dated many girlfriends, Xue Ning'er was the only one who looked at him with such tenderness and eyes full of liking.

When Xue Ning'er came, she was in a sedan chair. She wanted to walk back with Lin Xiu, and several bearers and guards had to follow behind. Delivered to the gate of Xue Mansion.

Everyone in the Xue residence was pleasantly surprised to find that the dark clouds that had been hanging over the house for the past few days had dissipated unknowingly.

Ning'er didn't lock herself in the room, she smiled more, walked up and down and hummed, and even ate an extra bowl for lunch.

It's really hard to guess what the little girl's family is thinking, but as long as she is happy, everyone in the Xue family will be happy too. Thinking of her previous appearance, they feel distressed...

After sending Xue Ning'er back home, Lin Xiu came to a flower and bird market.

A quarter of an hour later, he came out of the flower and bird market, holding a bird cage in his hand, in which was a blue-crested cockatoo.

Parrots are a kind of bird, because they can imitate human speech, and are deeply loved by some bird owners. Many people will specially teach them to say some auspicious words, or keep them at home, or give them to relatives and friends, and listen to their greetings every day. auspicious...

Lin Xiu carried the parrot back to the Lin Mansion, and did not go out for two whole days.

East Palace.

The East Palace is located outside the imperial city, and it is the residence of the Crown Prince. Since His Majesty appointed the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince has moved here. The layout of the East Palace is very similar to that of the Imperial Palace, as if it is a shrunken imperial palace.

In the East Palace, eunuchs and maids are also available. In addition, there are also various officials who are responsible for teaching the prince's different skills and martial arts practice, as well as assisting him in handling political affairs. It seems that it is already a small imperial court.

At this time, in the East Palace, several court ladies who were cleaning the yard suddenly heard a few crisp birdsong.

They raised their heads and saw a short-tailed bird with a blue crown above its head standing on the wall of the palace. The bird looked at them with mung bean-sized eyes and flew to the depths of the Eastern Palace. .