Chapter 817 My beloved, I can only help you up to this point
But Shui Rong walked out of the flower hall. Seeing that the wind and snow were getting stronger outside, he couldn't help but tighten his fox fur coat. Nian Xia, who was behind him, saw this and hurriedly held up his hood for him.
After everything was packed, the master and servant set out into the snow.
When Shui Rong was speculating in gold shells, he injured himself in anger. After recovering with great difficulty, he never recovered as before.
In addition, as he had been accustomed to the pleasures of life recently, his little body had naturally become weaker.
Therefore, after walking only a hundred steps in the wind and snow, he felt his hands and feet were cold, while his face was burning hot due to the alcohol.
It's naturally not comfortable to be so cold and hot.
So when he arrived at the courtyard where Wei Ying was, he opened the cotton curtain and couldn't wait to order, "Where's the hand warmer? Go find one for me! The weather is so unpredictable!"
After he finished complaining, he realized that Wei Ying was the only one in the hall. Not only was there no one to serve her, but even Xia Jingui was nowhere to be seen.
"What about cousin? Have you two eaten yet?"
Shui Rong said this, walked over to the table, and sat down on the embroidered cushion that Xia Jingui had just used.
Wei Ying was so troubled at the moment that she had no time to eat.
He shook his head slightly and said, "Maybe I ate too much this morning, so I don't feel that hungry right now."
After a pause, Rong Nianxia handed Shui Rong a hand warmer, motioned her to step back, and then continued, "I asked Your Majesty to come here, actually...actually I just want to talk about Jin Gui."
"About my cousin?"
Shui Rong was stunned at first, then he recalled how Xia Jingui behaved awkwardly in front of Sun Shaozong just now. He immediately had a guess in his mind and frowned.
After hesitating for a moment, he considered and asked tentatively: "Is it related to Sun Shaozong?"
After Wei Ying nodded, his face became bitter again, and he hesitated, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate? Although your cousin is beautiful, her family... I'm afraid this won't work."
Although he didn't say the whole thing, his intention to despise Xia Jingui's background was obvious.
Although the Xia family is also an imperial merchant, it is far inferior to the Xue family. Moreover, there is no man in the family, let alone the protection of an official position.
If he were paired with an ordinary sixth or seventh rank official, it would be fine.
But what is Sun Shaozong's current situation?
If the Xue family did not have the support of relatives like the two Wangs and one Jia, and if Sun Shaozong had not had a close relationship with the Xue family, I'm afraid Mrs. Wang might not have dared to let Xue Baochai marry someone of a higher status.
Seeing Shui Rong talking about his family background, Wei Ying also showed some hesitation on her face. She frowned and sighed, saying helplessly: "I tried to persuade her just now, but she... I don't know what kind of magic she took, she fell in love with that rough man surnamed Sun at first sight!"
"That's not the case."
Although he thought so in his heart, Shui Rong still defended Sun Shaozong and said, "Although he is not as good as me, he still has his merits. How can he be called a reckless man? In my opinion, it is not too much for my cousin to like him."
After a pause, he sighed again: "But nowadays, I'm afraid the Sun family will not marry someone of her background..."
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment, a delicate shout was heard, and then a person appeared from behind the partition. Who else could it be but Xia Jingui?
She gritted her teeth, walked quickly to Shui Rong, and almost pressed her swollen chest against his. She asked word by word, "Could it be that in the prince's heart, I am so lowly that I don't even have the qualifications to like Lord Sun?"
"I...I didn't mean that!"
Shocked by this momentum, Shui Rong subconsciously took a half step back, his eyes involuntarily drooped downwards, and he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
But it would be impossible to go and meet him now, so he could only smile awkwardly and said, "Cousin, please don't misunderstand me, that's not what I meant."
" What does the prince mean?"
Feeling his gaze, Xia Jingui puffed out her chest again and said angrily, "Of course I am impressed by Sun Shaoqing's talent, but I also want to help the prince win people's hearts. I didn't expect the prince to look down on me like this. He really took my kindness for granted!"
This barrage of questions made Shui Rong at a loss, and he had no choice but to look to Wei Ying for help.
Wei Ying then stepped forward to block Xia Jingui, and said to Shui Rong with her back to him, "Cousin, please don't be like this. What the prince said makes sense. Right now..."
"Sister also thinks I'm not worthy of him?"
"That's not the case, it's just..."
"What is that?"
Shui Rong usually thought that his sister-in-law was as gentle as water. This was the first time he saw her being so aggressive. Seeing that Xia Jingui would not listen no matter how much he tried to reason with her, Shui Rong had a headache and decided to run away.
He smiled across from his wife and said, "If my sister can really marry Sun Shaozong, I will be happy to see it happen. He is still waiting at the banquet. I will go back and drink a few cups with him first, and find a chance to find out something for my cousin, so as to avoid being rash and reckless and causing trouble for both of them."
Having said that, he slipped out quickly.
At this time, Xia Jingui could only be heard stamping her feet behind him: "Don't be perfunctory with me, Your Majesty. If you really want to help me, why not take me over to see him again? I want to ask him in person and get to know him clearly!"
Crazy, really crazy!
This girl is usually quiet and gentle, why does she go crazy when she sees Sun Shaozong?
Is this what the ancients meant by love at first sight, lasting until death?
Shui Rong shook his head in silence, holding the hand warmer and quickening his pace.
When I got out of the door, I heard Xia Jingui crying, "Sister, please find a way to invite Mr. Sun here! If I don't explain it to him face to face, I will...beg..."
The following words were drowned out by the sound of wind and snow.
Shui Rong paused, he knew his wife would respond to soft words rather than hard ones, if he continued to beg like this, she might find a way to make this marriage happen.
But this is not bad.
If I take the initiative to bring it up, or bring Xia Jingui over to talk, it will inevitably sound like coercion, and I might even offend Sun Shaozong.
But if the princess came forward instead, and Xia Jingui took the initiative to express her true feelings, even if Sun Shaozong did not agree, he would not turn against her.
And if Sun Shaozong was really moved by her and the two of them became relatives, would she still have to work hard to win over the Sun family in the future?
Thinking of this, he was really happy to see it happen.
…
With an inexplicable thought in mind, Shui Rong returned to the flower hall and saw Sun Shaozong sitting alone at the table, but there was no sign of Wei Ruolan.
Just as he was about to ask, Sun Shaozong stood up and said with a smile, "Brother Wei is a little drunk and has been helped to the guest room."
Helped to the guest room?
Seeing that there were only two concubines left in the room, Shui Rong smiled knowingly and sat down on the main seat. After a moment of hesitation, he suddenly pointed at the soup in the middle and said, "Brother Sun, other dishes are fine, but this soup is not to be missed. Come on, get a large bowl for Lord Sun."
Sea bowl?
Sun Shaozong was suspicious, but he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the water-soluble gourd.
But in the current situation, unless the affair between me and the long-legged princess was exposed, there was absolutely no reason for him to harm me.
And looking at his smiling face, it doesn't look like he is facing an adulterer.
Therefore, although Sun Shaozong had some doubts in his heart, he still agreed with a smile and drank half a bowl of clear soup.
The taste of this soup is indeed good, but it is not necessarily surprising - anyway, it is far inferior to the five sons of Rongguo Mansion who passed the imperial examinations.
Just like that, the two people with different thoughts drank some sweet wine from cup to cup. Shui Rong stood up again and said that he wanted to go to the bathroom.
There was no reason for Sun Shaozong to stop him, so he could only wonder by himself at the table what kind of medicine was sold in the water-soluble gourd.
Not long after, Shui Rong came back with a relieved look on his face. Before he even sat down at the table, he smiled and said, "Brother Sun really has a huge capacity. He drank so much wine and a bowl of soup, but his face didn't change at all."
Although Sun Shaozong felt a little puzzled, since he was being praised, he should at least be humble.
So he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I am just trying to hold on."
"Hold on!"
Shui Rong waved his hand and said without question: "Why should you be so strong in front of Xiao Wang? Someone, help Lord Sun to relieve himself."
Is there any convenience in forcing others to do this?
Or, he wanted me to learn from Wei Ruolan...
Sun Shaozong's thoughts raced, but he didn't rush to refuse - he really had to pee at the moment, and if it was just a matter of convenience, then he might as well go.
If there is anything else, it will still be time to refuse it later.
Thinking of this, he left the table and walked out of the flower hall.
As a result, the concubine, who was dressed in gauze and shivering with cold, actually took him to the toilet.
Sun Shaozong was pouring water, but he was becoming more and more confused.
Did I blame Shui Rong wrongly? Did he not actually have any other tricks prepared?
Just as I thought of this, I suddenly heard people whispering outside.
Sun Shaozong's heart trembled, and he shook himself vigorously, reached out to pull up his trousers, and quietly stuck his head out to look, only to see the concubine running into the flower hall with her arms folded as if she had been pardoned.
The person guarding outside the toilet door was replaced by Nian Xia, the long-legged princess's personal maid.
this……
Sun Shaozong widened his eyes in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and then pretended nothing had happened and walked out, wanting to see what was going on here.
"Lord Sun."
As soon as they got outside, Nian Xia bowed to him and said, "Someone wants to talk to you in person. Please follow me."
No……
No way?!
Could it be that Shui Rong really has that kind of special hobby?
Otherwise, how could the long-legged princess dare to call me over so blatantly?
Then, by forcing the long-legged princess, didn't I just satisfy his dirty thoughts?
Sun Shaozong was so shocked that his eyes were wide open and his worldview was shattered. It was not until Nian Xia urged him again and again that he subconsciously followed her out of the flower hall.
…
Finally I went there.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong put down the cotton curtain in his hand and thought to himself: My beloved concubine, I can only help you to this extent. Whether this matchmaking can be successful or not, it all depends on God's will.
To be honest, Shui Rong was not optimistic about this marriage at all.
But Xia Jingui's crazy look gave him a glimmer of hope.
Who knows, maybe this little bastard can accomplish a good thing without caring about anything?
Imagining the scene of Xia Jingui and Sun Shaozong getting married and finally entering the bridal chamber together, Shui Rong felt hot all over again. He stretched out his hand to embrace the cool body in his arms and walked into the inner room without saying a word.
But halfway through, he suddenly stopped , turned around and asked, "Which room is Lang'er in?"
