Chapter 818 Goodbye (Part 1)
"A little to the left, it's too high!"
"Hold on, hold on!"
Several delicate maids worked together to hang a roll of bead curtain on the beam, and then untied the belt twice. Then there was a continuous crisp sound of clattering, and ninety-nine, eighty-eight strings of beads immediately divided the living room into two parts.
Princess Beijing Wei Ying was attracted by the movement. She subconsciously raised her eyes and stared at the pearl curtain that was rippling like water for a long time, but she sighed slightly.
This kind of arrangement can only guard against polite gentlemen and timid villains, but how can it guard against the evil villain named Sun?
Thinking of this, his gaze shifted to the left and fell on Xia Jingui again. He saw her twisting the handkerchief in her hand, looking hesitant and eager to try.
If Wei Ying had not known the relationship between her and Sun Shaozong for a long time, he would have been fooled by her crazy acting skills.
Thinking about today's situation, which was all planned by Xia Jingui, Wei Ying felt a chill in her heart for no reason.
It’s better to have less contact with her in the future!
Just as she made up her mind, a maid ran in holding up her skirt, pointing outside and shouting, "Madam, Sister Nianxia has invited Master Sun over!"
"really!"
Before she finished speaking, Xia Jingui parted the beaded curtain and rushed out, saying hastily, "I...I'll go and greet them!"
“Don’t mess around!”
As planned, Wei Ying immediately stopped her with a delicate scolding, saying, "You are still an unmarried woman, don't you know the word 'reserved'?"
Xia Jingui seemed to have been drunk out of her trance. She stood firmly on the door with both feet. After a long while, she turned around and stammered, "Don't blame me, sister. I... I don't know what's wrong with me today. My heart is in a mess. I really... I really don't know how to control myself."
This singing, reciting, acting and fighting were really lifelike!
Wei Ying looked at her through the beaded curtain, but couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Now, he was the one who was truly confused and didn't know how to control himself.
Sighing secretly, she waved her sleeves stiffly and said helplessly: "Okay, all of you can leave for now, my cousin and I will be here."
The maids thought she wanted to give Xia Jingui some private advice to prevent her from making a fool of herself in front of others, so they didn't think much about it and bowed and left the living room.
When only the two sisters were left in the living room, Xia Jingui finally put away the panic on her face, sat down opposite Wei Ying with a smile, and said, "It's almost done. We just need to get Nian Xia out of the way later..."
"When he comes, don't speak carelessly!"
Wei Ying's expression suddenly darkened, and she interrupted Xia Jingui's instructions with a sneer.
Then she bent down, lifted up her skirt, reached for the ankle, and pulled out a small dagger, then slapped it in front of Xia Jingui: "Otherwise I can recognize you, but this dagger can't recognize you!"
Xia Jingui's shoulders shrank, her face full of panic, but she uttered teasing words: "Sister, spare my life! I dare not compete with you anymore. When Master Sun comes over later, you should follow your sister in everything you say and do!"
How could Wei Ying not hear the sarcasm in her words?
But these words also reminded Wei Ying that she had just promised to help the two of them say goodbye to each other. If she suddenly ordered Xia Jingui to shut up, wouldn't it be like she was trying to compete with her for favor ?
She was ashamed and angry at the same time, and was about to scold Xia Jingui, but before she could utter the words, she heard Nian Xia's report from outside:
"My lady, Lord Sun has arrived."
…
Outside the door.
Hearing the word "Empress", Sun Shaozong felt even more incredulous.
Although treating guests with concubines is somewhat non-mainstream these days, it is not criticized by the public.
But entertaining guests with the wife is another matter.
Even if it is a case of the eldest brother having a secret that he cannot tell, and he is looking for his brothers to produce and sell the goods himself, doesn't he still have to hide it?
But Shui Rong acted so brazenly. Isn't he afraid that the news would spread and he would be criticized by everyone?
I can’t figure it out, I really can’t figure it out!
But there was one thing that Sun Shaozong knew very well: although a cuckold would be despised and spurned, a person who passively became an adulterer would probably suffer the same fate.
Not to mention the troublesome identity of the long-legged princess, just the adulterer, how could he make such a big fuss?
It is true that you can steal but you can’t tell!
If that's what he meant, I'm afraid I can only pretend to be righteous and refuse him sternly.
With this in mind, Sun Shaozong prepared to lay the groundwork first.
So he agreed inside. When Nianxia lifted the curtain and prepared to invite him in, Sun Shaozong retreated instead of advancing, bowed and said, "Since the princess is here, how can an outsider barge in without permission? Please go in and report, and say that I dare not act rashly and will return to the flower hall to report to the prince first."
Having said this, he pretended to leave.
Nian Xia hurriedly grabbed him and said anxiously, "My lord, I must have misunderstood. The princess invites you in because she has a happy event to discuss with you."
happy event?
Sun Shaozong raised his eyebrows. Although the twelve could barely be considered a happy event, from Nian Xia's tone, it seemed not to be the case.
Could it be that I have misunderstood something?
He didn't really want to leave in the first place, and he was still suspicious, so he half-heartedly followed Nian Xia into the hall.
"Lord Sun!"
Before Sun Shaozong could see the layout of the room clearly, he heard a pearl curtain rolling up, and Xia Jingui jumped out with a burning look in her eyes.
In that split second, an idea suddenly came to Sun Shaozong's mind, and his eyes immediately showed a hint of coldness. However, because of Nian Xia standing beside him, he held back for the time being.
"cousin!"
Wei Ying's delicate shout was heard from behind the pearl curtain. Xia Jingui stopped in embarrassment, but her watery peach blossom eyes were still fixed on Sun Shaozong's face.
After a while, she waved to Nian Xia with a blush on her face: "You go down first, I will serve you here."
Looking at her shy look, it was obvious that she didn't want to be laughed at by others.
So Nian Xia hesitated for a moment, then cast his gaze behind the pearl curtain. After waiting for a moment, and seeing that the princess did not object, he retreated obediently.
When Nian Xia's figure disappeared outside the door, Sun Shaozong's eagle-like gaze immediately fell on Xia Jingui's face.
Facing his scrutinizing gaze, Xia Jingui covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Don't misunderstand, Master Sun. It's not me who came to see you this time, but the princess."
Huh?
Sun Shaozong couldn't help but be stunned. Looking at the situation just now, he thought Xia Jingui was trying to stage a drama and use the power of the palace to force a marriage.
But now it was the long-legged princess who was looking for him...
He cast a suspicious look behind the beaded curtain. Although he could only vaguely see an outline, the crisp sound of gritting teeth and opening words was clearly heard by Sun Shaozong, and at the same time, a poem popped up in his mind:
The beauty rolled up the pearl curtain and sat with a frown on her face.
But seeing the wet traces of tears, I don’t know who I hate in my heart.
