Chapter 18 Accompanying Reading

On this day, when the two of them returned, the people at the lantern festival had almost dispersed.

Yan Lin led the horse and helped her up.

Still walking like when I arrived.

But he no longer galloped his horse, but rode freely with her on the horse, wishing that the road back to the Jiang Mansion would be a little longer, even longer, until the world was desolate and the sea was dry and the rocks were crumbling, with no end.

At this moment, the young man was full of sincerity, and his beloved girl sat on his horse, snuggling in his arms, unable to think of anything else for a moment.

The intense heartbeat has occupied his entire mind.

He was so longing for the days to come that he didn't notice that the person sitting in front of him was different from the previous silence.

The wind Is slightly cold.

Jiang Xuening could feel the scorching heat emanating from her chest behind her.

However, as she looked at the increasingly familiar road back to the Jiang Mansion in front of her, her heart became even more perplexed: if she were at the age of a young girl at this moment, and had shed her previous life's paranoia and lack of understanding, and met a young man who went through fire and water for her like this, she would have been happy, shy, excited, and moved by his sword, his eyes, his tightly gripping her palm, and the wooden lotus falling from the high wall.

But she is no longer.

It was already late at night when we arrived at the entrance of Dejiang Mansion.

Yan Lin helped her dismount again and instructed her with a smile, "You need to have a good night's sleep when you go back tonight."

After finishing speaking, he got back on the horse.

Just as he turned his head and saw her still standing at the door looking at him, he said, "Go back to the mansion, I'll keep an eye on you."

Jiang Xuening quietly looked back at him and asked, "Yanlin, you always spoil and protect me like this. Have you ever thought about it? If one day I don't have you, what will it be like and what should I do?"

Yan Lin was taken aback.

He felt that she was feeling a bit sad today and said, "Worried about the sky, how could you not have me? I will always be by your side."

Jiang Xuening felt heartbroken for a moment, even looking at him again felt uncomfortable, so she chuckled softly and said, "That's right. Then I'll go back."

Yan Lin nodded.

So she turned around and walked into the side door that was still open for her in the Jiang Mansion.

Yan Lin sat on a horse, holding the reins, watching her figure gradually fade away, but a wave of confusion surged in his heart.

*

Many people in Jiang's mansion didn't sleep, just waiting for her to come back.

The news of an assassin appearing in the capital during the daytime had already spread. When Jiang Boyou heard that Jiang Xuening was actually present at the time and happened to be kidnapped by the assassin, his heart almost jumped out of fear.

Fortunately, others say she's okay.

But later on, this little girl was actually abducted by Yan Lin to go shopping, which was really frustrating.

Jiang Boyou had planned in his heart that when Jiang Xuening returned, he would have to give her a good scolding.

But when I saw her return, her face and expression couldn't be considered good.

At this moment, I couldn't help but feel a little sorry for this girl: the assassination of this kind of thing is either the rebellion of the Prince of Pingnan or the chaos of the Heavenly Sect. It's not Miss Ning's fault at all. It's too much to be criticized even if it's so tragic.

So before she could speak, her heart softened and she said to her in a warm voice, "Recently, the capital has been quite peaceful. I heard that the Jin Yi Wei has arrested several rebellious rebels, and today, not only Xie Ju'an was attacked alone. Although you and Yan Lin are good friends, I can rest assured of him, but no one knows what will happen. Let's go out less during this time, and wait for peace before you go out."

He thought Jiang Xuening had two more rebuttals.

But unexpectedly, this time she lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes, saying, "Okay."

After more than ten days, she really didn't go out again.

On the second day after being attacked, she sent someone to Xiejie Hutong and asked Zhou Yinzhi to bring famous calligraphy to Yanlin.

She didn't inquire about the following matters for the time being.

Within two days, Yan Lin accompanied his father, Marquis Yongyi, to inspect Fengtai and Tongzhou camps, and did not return until September 21st.

On the same morning, news spread in the palace that Princess Leyang admired the opening ceremony of the Wenhua Hall and begged the Holy One to find some reliable gentlemen for her, hoping to read some books seriously.

So the Holy One spoke and selected a reading companion for the Princess Chang.

At the time of the next court, he instructed all the ministers to choose a good character from those who have daughters and are similar in age to princesses in their families, and then be promoted by the palace.

This time, the minds of both civil and military officials in the court became lively.

Who doesn't know that Princess Leyang is favored?

And now the Wenhua Hall accompanies the emperor to listen to the lecture on the feast day, which one is not a luxurious nobleman or a talented family?

Not to mention how useful the titles of "entering the palace" and "accompanying Princess Chang" will be when the girl's family gets married in the future. Just this opportunity to connect in marriage, as well as the faces of each family after being selected, are all worth everyone's effort to compete for.

Jiang Xuening doesn't know how other families arrange it.

She only knows about her own family.

After Jiang Boyou returned from the palace, he told Meng about this matter and said to her, "I heard that during the Double Ninth Festival banquet a while ago, Miss Ning seemed to be looked up by Princess Leyang in the Qingyuan Uncle Mansion, and she looked a bit close to her. Each family reported candidates, and the palace had to choose them again. In terms of character and talent, since Xue Hui is a suitable child, she is calm, dignified, and has a general understanding, and is not easy to cause trouble, but she may not be able to compare to other girls. Miss Ning may have been selected when she reported, but she has a stubborn temperament, and may be even more cunning than Princess Chang. It's not possible for her to be selected." Feeling frustrated. What should I do? "

Meng frowned as soon as she heard it.

She knew that Jiang Boyou was particularly fond of Miss Ning due to his guilt towards her and the bravery of the Marquis. However, the matter of going to the palace to accompany Princess Chang was of great significance. Where can one rest assured when asking Jiang Xuening to go?

She said, "Sister Ning is restless, but the palace is restrained. She may not be willing to go."

Jiang Boyou glanced at her and said, "I actually think Hui and her sister will be more secure."

It's not biased, but rather Ning's temperament is truly worrying.

It doesn't matter if you can't earn face, just afraid of causing trouble.

However, this matter still needs to be discussed with the two sisters, so Jiang Boyou said, "Go and invite two young ladies."

Meng suddenly felt angry again and sighed, "I'm afraid Sister Ning will start arguing again and won't give up."

*

Jiang Xuening was originally taking a nap, but when suddenly called out, she felt a bit angry, but it was not easy to get into a fit.

After tidying up, I found that Jiang Xuehui had arrived early.

She bowed and sat down.

Jiang Boyou told them everything and said in the end, "Now I only know how to choose a companion, but I don't know exactly what to learn and how to do when entering the palace. But the attendants of the princes of this dynasty are all supposed to live in the palace, and you all know where the palace is. Be careful and careful, and choose a safe one. But Ning's sister seems to have a princess like eye. What do you two think?"

He fell silent for a moment.

Jiang Xuening sat still and didn't speak.

Jiang Xuehui lowered her head and looked at the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, recalling the person she had bumped into when she returned from the Double Ninth Festival banquet at the Duke's Mansion a few days ago. But she is not the legitimate legitimate daughter of the mansion. Although she has the status of legitimate daughter at present, she has no position to fight for anything for herself in front of Jiang Xuening.

At the moment, he whispered, "But it's up to his parents to make the decision."

Meng gave Jiang Xuening a serious glance and said, "You two legitimate daughters are the only ones in the mansion. It would have been suitable for anyone to go. One has a calm temperament, while the other is pleasing to the princess. However, entering the palace is not an easy task, and we also need to accompany her. We don't want you to compete for any glory in the mansion, just to come out safely. Sister Ning has a lively personality. Although there may be Prince Yan taking care of her in the palace, the rules in the palace are strict, and the prince does not live in the palace, so it may not be possible for her to take care of her. Therefore, it is reasonable for Sister Hui to go."

Jiang Xuening listened expressionlessly.

Jiang Boyou, however, was constantly paying attention to her expression. After hearing Meng's words, he inexplicably felt a little guilty and realized that it was unfair to his second daughter. He quickly added, "Of course, Miss Ning is a favorite of the princess. She is not only reading for the princess, but if you want to go, you should also give her your name."

Meng pursed her lips and remained silent.

Jiang Xuehui didn't have much hope.

She is familiar with Ning's temperament, and whenever she has something, Ning must have a better one. Nowadays, with the opportunity to attend the palace as a companion, young ladies from other aristocratic families are competing for the top spot. How can Sister Ning make her wish come true?

Although she actually had a little hope this time.

But it's just a little bit

Jiang Xuening sat for a while, and everyone's gaze fell on her.

Her gaze fell on Jiang Xuehui.

Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi waited for a long time and didn't listen to her. They thought she was giving this opportunity to Jiang Xuehui by default, and for a moment, they felt like a big stone had fallen to the ground in their hearts.

Meng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's how it's settled.".

Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Xuening stood up from her seat.

The words that had not yet been spoken were immediately blocked in my throat.

Meng's eyelids jumped up.

Jiang Xuehui turned her eyes and saw that she only let out a slightly bitter sigh in her heart: Sure enough.

Even Jiang Boyou secretly shouted "it's going to be bad", pondering in his mind how to deal with this matter when Miss Ning gets into trouble later.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xuening didn't even glance at anyone. She lowered her eyelids and bowed, saying, "My parents are very polite. Although the opportunity to enter the palace this time is rare, my daughter knows her temperament and can't bear to let it go. But my sister is dignified, virtuous, and knowledgeable, and she is willing to go. Moreover, she has connections with noble daughters from prestigious families in the capital, so entering the palace would be more appropriate. This time, let my sister go, and my daughter has no objections."

Jiang Boyou suddenly became confused and said, "What are you talking about?"

Meng couldn't help but sit straight and said, "You…"

Jiang Xuehui was also stunned, her eyes flickering and inexplicably moved: "Sister Ning…"

Jiang Xuening sighed and remembered Wanniang again. She didn't give her any face and only said, "Don't think I'm trying to please anyone this time. I don't want to enter the palace because I can't stand the rules in the palace. If you have something you want tomorrow, I'll take it for granted!"

Jiang Xuehui remained silent, only looking at her.

Jiang Xuening turned her gaze and said directly to Jiang Boyou and Meng, "If my parents have nothing else to do, my daughter will retire."

Where did Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi expect things to be so easy?

I haven't reacted yet.

Upon hearing her words, a complex emotion arose in her heart for a moment: she had thought that Sister Ning would cause trouble, but she cleverly let go of this great opportunity, causing them to feel a bit ashamed of their previous thoughts.

Jiang Boyou hurriedly said, "It's okay."

Jiang Xuening didn't procrastinate, bowed again, and then withdrew from the room.

There were only three of them left in the hall, each with a different expression.

After all, it was Jiang Xuehui who looked at the thin figure that had gradually disappeared from the corridor and smiled slowly. She said to Meng, "Sister Ning's heart is actually very soft…"

Meng remained silent.

Jiang Boyou, however, was somewhat moved and sighed, "Sister Ning is so sensible, which makes me a bit uncomfortable. She has really grown up, understands how to empathize with us, and also knows how to make things better for her."

Fortunately, Jiang Xuening didn't hear these words, otherwise she might have laughed out loud.

I'm afraid everyone thinks she's giving up the great opportunity to study in the palace, but they don't know that she has no intention of taking this opportunity at all.

Step out of the hall, don't walk too lightly.

Lian'er almost couldn't keep up with her and shouted as she walked, "Oh my goodness, what's wrong with you, girl? That's a good opportunity to enter the palace and accompany Princess Chang to study. Many people in the capital may not be able to get in even if they sharpen their heads. You just let them out!"

Jiang Xuening sneered, "I'm so foolish to go!"

Where is there a comfortable outside in the palace?

Walk, sit, and lie according to rules.

Not to mention the accompanying scholars selected by the lower minister Xun Gui's family, the concubines who went to the palace to serve the emperor were all cautious in their words and actions, and dared not slack off at all.

She only realized how difficult life was when she entered the palace.

Fortunately, she was later granted the title of Empress, and even if she acted recklessly, no one dared to say anything.

But what was the scene of the previous life's accompanying reading?

Xiao Shu, who was proficient in everything and powerful in everything, was suffocating, while Princess Leyang, who hated her out of love, seized the opportunity to find her faults and refused to let her go.

Even more terrifying is that Mr. Xie Weidang was invited for two classes!

In the previous life, she had no grudges or grievances with Xie Wei at this time, and the other party did not make things difficult for her.

But in this life, Xie Wei will become a master, and will there be her way of life?

Not to mention the lingering fear in Princess Leyang's eyes before, Yan Lin often frequented the palace

She's going to mess herself up again, it's like she thinks her head is too iron and her life is too hard!

Just now, when Jiang Boyou and Meng asked, Jiang Xuehui was also sitting there. She really didn't want her to be too good, so she deliberately delayed for a long time.

However, the final effect was somewhat unexpected.

They seem to consider themselves something good.

But it's okay, it's not a bad thing.

As for whether Jiang Xuehui will suffer from accompanying her in the palace for reading?

What does that have to do with her.

*

After Jiang Xuening returned to the house, she picked up their "belongings" and counted them again. She only pondered in her heart: now that the matter of accompanying a reader falls on Jiang Xuehui's shoulders, even if she doesn't choose to go back, she won't have anything to do with entering the palace. In this way, it completely deviates from the trajectory of the previous life. She didn't provoke Shen Jie either. So, we just need to find a suitable opportunity to clarify with Yan Lin, and then wait for the matter of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion to be settled. Regardless of whether the final outcome is good or bad, she has done her best. Then she can go back to Tongzhou to live, or even take You Fangyin, who has studied for a lifetime, and travel around the world.

Why trap yourself in a corner when the scenery outside is so beautiful?

The little abacus was already clattering for a moment.

Although the involvement of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion in the Pingnan Wang rebellion case still made her a little worried, she also had a rare night's sleep.

The next afternoon, the list of candidates for promotion in the palace came down.

When it arrived at the Jiang Mansion, Jiang Boyou and Meng couldn't believe their eyes and repeatedly confirmed with the eunuch who came to the palace, "Grandpa, don't you make a mistake in passing on this list? Our mansion submitted the name of the eldest girl, but how could the second girl be selected on this list?"

The father-in-law was also unclear about the situation and only said, "That's what the decree said. I don't know. Anyway, they are all girls from your family, and it's not bad. After the decree is issued, you can pack some things and enter the palace. Learn some rules first and familiarize yourself with the situation in the palace. If it's really not suitable, you will still be picked out. Anyway, you can prepare for the young lady."

Jiang Boyou and Meng Shi looked at each other.

When the news reached Jiang Xuening's place, she was still counting her belongings in the room, preparing to turn around and exchange some difficult to carry valuable items for silver bills, which would be more convenient when she left later.

As a result, Lian'er ran in excitedly and said, "Girl, it's you! It's you!"

Jiang Xuening felt a headache when she heard her voice.

But Lian'er, this girl, jumps off and her thoughts are generally different from hers.

If Lian'er thinks there is a good thing, it must be a bad thing!

As soon as the small pen with sheep hair stopped drawing on the account book, Jiang Xuening's eyelids twitched and she asked, "What is me?"

Lian'er gasped for breath and said, "Go to the palace! Go to the palace to read with you!"

Jiang Xuening's scalp exploded and she dropped her pen, standing up and saying, "What are you saying?"

Lian'er didn't understand the situation yet and thought she was overjoyed. She quickly explained to her, "The list of accompanying readers in the palace has a girl's name written on it! The master submitted the name of a big girl to the palace, but for some reason, he didn't choose it. Instead, he added your name directly to it. You will be accompanying the princess soon!"

"…"

Jiang Xuening's mind suddenly hummed with a wave of thoughts.

In the end, only one was left behind——

Although the name was not submitted, the final list of accompanying readers happened to have one.

The palace is an authentic "Shura field"!

Who is behind my back?