While the girls were worried about their marriage, the situation in the carriages behind them was almost the same.
Zhong Li Jiujiu was sitting in a carriage. After knowing the time of the wedding, she was obviously a little nervous. Although she had already bowed to Xu Buling and had the marriage certificate stamped with the jade seal, they did it secretly in private. On a formal occasion, they had to go through the formalities, such as meeting the relatives and friends of her husband's family and toasting a cup of tea to her future father-in-law.
Zhong Li Jiujiu was born in a mountain village in Nanyue, and she was a Jianghu girl. She was about to meet her future father, who was a vassal king. She didn't even know how to greet him. At this time, she pulled Ning Yuhe over and persuaded him kindly,
"Hehe, you really don't want to marry me? We have been fighting for so many years, and you never give in. This time, if you let me marry you first, you have to call me sister in the future. Don't be suppressed by me forever. Think about it! "
Obviously, she was timid and wanted to drag someone to be her scapegoat.
Ning Yuhe was wearing a Taoist robe and looked like an immortal. Actually, he was a little worried about the marriage. She didn't treat Zhong Li Jiujiu coldly, but sighed softly,
"It's not like you don't know about my relationship with Qing Ye, why would I enter at this time? I can't be like you, ignoring the feelings of your apprentice … "
Hearing this, Zhong Li Jiujiu blushed and was a little annoyed, "I didn't do it on purpose. Who would have thought that Chu Chu and your apprentice would come in at that time to catch us having an affair? I was so anxious that I almost hit the wall. You didn't meet them, but when you are caught, I'm afraid that you will be more embarrassed than me. "
Ning Yuhe didn't deny it. He was silent for a moment,
"You and Chu Chu, are you going to waste time like this?"
Zhong Li Jiujiu was quick-witted. Hearing this, she knew that Ning Yuhe's words had a hidden meaning, so she moved closer,
"Hehe, could it be that you have an idea?"
"Call me sister."
"Sister."
Ning Yuhe nodded and thought for a moment, "Your apprentice certainly doesn't believe you now, but she knows that we are incompatible like fire and water. If I persuade her and put in some good words for you, the effect should be much better. "
Zhongli Jiujiu frowned slightly and pondered for a while. "Even Xu Buling can't persuade him. What's the point of you persuading him?"
"What is the use of trying? Your and Xu Buling's persuasion will definitely be useless. Chuchu will only become more and more distant. On the night of your wedding with Xu Buling, Chuchu will definitely be very disappointed. At that time, I'll go and persuade her. With the example of me and Qingye, it'll be easier for her to accept it. I'll help you take on more responsibilities and Chuchu might forgive you. "
"Zhong Li Jiujiu felt that it was reasonable, but hesitated," Chu said.
"You can try. Thank you."
Ning Yuhe narrowed his eyes, "Don't thank me. I won't help you for nothing. There are conditions."
"I'm calling you sister, right?"
"First come, first served. You should call me sister anyway."
Zhong Li Jiujiu sat up straight and puffed out her chest. "Ning Yuhe, don't push your luck. Either you make a request or you call me sister. There is no way you can take both sides. "
Ning Yuhe blinked his eyes and hesitated for a moment. "Hmm … if I help you convince Chu Chu, when the time is right in the future, you'll have to help me bear the thunder. Just say that you're the one who set me up with Xu Buling … "
Zhong Li Jiujiu was stunned and spread her hands.
"Regarding the matter between you and Xu Buling, I was the one who planted the drug … Cough …"
Ning Yuhe's face turned cold.
Zhong Li Jiujiu sensed that something was wrong and quickly explained, "I poisoned you with the wine of revealing your heart. You are not clean either. Otherwise, you would not have fallen for it. Let's not blame each other. I can be considered as your matchmaker."
Ning Yuhe took a few deep breaths, "Fine. If that's the case, you have to be honest with Qing Ye and admit your evil deeds so that Qing Ye won't blame me."
Zhongli Jiujiu thought about it and hesitated for a while before she said, "Hehe, isn't it a little …"
"What else can we do? Why don't you break up with Xu Buling or drive Chu Chu back to Nanyue and occupy Xu Buling alone? "
"How is that possible … Fine, fine. I'll listen to you and give it a try …"
…
The huge carriage at the front of the convoy was Su Of Gojoseon's carriage. It was basically a mobile house with a small aisle on the outside. Inside, there were beds, soft mattresses and tea tables.
Xiao Qi sat in front of the dressing table. Her long black dress was changed into a festive red dress. She looked exactly the same as Xiao Xiang 'er. At this moment, there was no difference at all.
Lu Hongluan stood behind her and helped to tie up Xiao Qi's hair. She looked a little absent-minded.
Lu Hongluan had promised Xu Buling that when they arrived in Suzhou, she would give everything to Xu Buling and officially change from aunt to daughter-in-law. Although it wasn't made public, Su Of Gojoseon must know. When she was young, she often tripped up Su Of Gojoseon and even called Su Of Gojoseon brother. Suddenly becoming someone else's daughter-in-law didn't seem right. She had stage fright several times and wanted to let it go, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
After all, these days, when Xu Buling, Xiao Qi and Xiang 'er messed around, Lu Hongluan was dragged into it. Although she didn't take the last step, under those circumstances, how could she protect herself? There were several times when she felt dizzy and almost imitated Xiang' er and moved on her own.
Lu Hongluan liked to be jealous. Originally, she was restrained by shyness and etiquette, so she didn't dare to cross the line. Now that she had seen and heard it, and was constantly provoked by Xiang 'er, she couldn't stand it anymore.
Although she still felt strange in her heart, Lu Hongluan's thoughts had changed: It's better to get the pain over with than to prolong it. When the conditions are right, Ling 'er and I must properly deal with Xiang' er. I can do whatever Xiang 'er can do. I'm your aunt. If I still can't suppress Xiang' er, then this half a year of grievance will be in vain …
Xiao Xiang 'er leaned lazily on the soft couch and watched Lu Hongluan comb her hair. She was well aware of her good sister's little thoughts, but she didn't care at all.
After returning to Suzhou, Xiao Xiang 'er was no longer as indecisive and uneasy as last time. After all, as long as her sister married into the prince's residence and became the Crown Prince's consort, she could openly use her sister's identity to walk around.
At that time, Xiao Qi would sit in the study every day to deal with a mountain of official affairs and be exhausted to death, while she would accompany her sister's man to travel around and accept the love and respect of the people. Just thinking about it … made her feel embarrassed …
While the three of them were tidying up, the sound of hooves came from outside the carriage. Then, Xu Buling jumped onto the carriage and walked into the carriage.
Xiao Xiang 'er propped her cheeks with her hands and asked in confusion, "Xu Buling, why didn't you go to the front to clear the way? What are you doing here? You and my sister haven't married yet. It's against the rules to get together in advance. "
Xu Buling was wearing the Crown Prince's robe embroidered with gold, and his expression was slightly awkward.
"When I left, I told Xiao to bring back some books for him, but I forgot all about it. It'll be hard to explain later. Um … Do we have any rare or unique books with us? "
To relieve the boredom on the road, Xiao Qi had brought a study full of books, including some rare ancient books. She turned around and said,
"We brought a lot. What kind do you want? I don't think there are any secret martial arts manuals … "
"Uh …"
Xu Buling didn't know how to explain. He thought for a long time.
"Um … that kind … that kind … is more elegant, or records the way of Yin and Yang …"
Xiao Qi had been smart since she was a child. Seeing Xu Buling's hesitation, she immediately understood what he meant and frowned.
"Why would I bring that kind of book?"
Xu Buling thought about it and nodded.
"Alas, that's true. I don't usually read those things, but Xiao likes them …"
Lu Hongluan pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment. "Ling 'er, if you don't read them, where did you learn those moves to bully Xiang' er?"
Xu Buling coughed softly. "Self-taught. Forget it, I'll explain it to Xiao. "He was about to go out as he spoke.
Xiao Xiang 'er thought for a moment and suddenly sat up.
"Wait."
Xu Buling paused and turned around. "Baby, do you have them?"
"How could I hide those things?"
Xiao Xiang 'er turned her head and looked at Xiao Qi, whose body was slightly stiff. "Sister, don't you like to collect ancient books? I remember that you have a lot of random books. I peeked at them when I was a child, and there seemed to be … "
Xiao Qi's face was serious, "No, you remembered wrong."
"How could I remember wrong?"
Xiao Xiang 'er's spirit was lifted. She quickly got up and pulled Xu Buling to a corner of the carriage to search through the small boxes that Xiao Qi carried with her.
Xiao Qi panicked. She could no longer maintain her calm expression. She stood up and said,
She stood up and said, "Don't rummage … Ah — give them back to me …"
These things that could not be seen were naturally kept together. When the small box was opened, it was filled with all kinds of picturesque books, most of which were annotated. There were even a few poems written by Xu Buling and some love poems that Xiao Qi secretly wrote when she was bored. Just a glance at them made her feel nauseous.
Xiao Qi's face turned red. She ran over to grab the box.
Xiao Xiang 'er's small box was discovered by her sister. She had already given up on herself. When she found out that her arrogant sister had hidden so many secrets, her expression suddenly became ambiguous.
"Hey, sister, I didn't know that. I thought you were only open when you were dizzy. I didn't expect that you would also be …"
"Damn you, Xiang 'er, give it back to me …"
Xu Buling was also stunned. He picked up the picturesque book and flipped through it a few times.
"Well … Qiqi, you have read so many books. Why do you still need me to teach you? You even pretended that you couldn't learn it. I said that a smart person like you couldn't even learn the posture of lying down … "
Xiao Qi was embarrassed and embarrassed. She grabbed the book and the love poems and stuffed them into the box.
"I collected them in my spare time. I … I don't really read them …" Her words were very weak.
Xu Buling nodded. "I know, I know. Keep them well. When we have time, we can discuss and study them together. I'll go down first. I'll tell Xiao that I didn't find them. "
Xiao Qi pursed her lips. She took out two picturesque books from the box and threw them to Xu Buling.
"Take them. I'm just reading and appreciating ancient books in my spare time. It's not the kind of reading you think. If you don't believe me, then forget it."
"I understand, I understand …"
As they chatted, the carriage arrived outside Suzhou City.
The girls who were fooling around put away their various thoughts at the same time. They all got off the carriage in a well-behaved manner and accompanied Xu Buling to pay a visit to the smiling Su Of Gojoseon …
