0p0 Chapter 672: All Strange People + Tiger Talisman
Chapter 672: All Strange People + Tiger Talisman
Little Yining was looking forward to tomorrow night happily, unaware that the two old men in her family were almost going crazy because of a word from her fellow villager.
The next morning, the little boy clearly noticed something wrong with the old man.
Although the two old men had clearly stated yesterday that they would leave early and come back late, when the little boy stepped out of Guiyan Tower, he heard a slight noise from next door.
Little Yining took her small feet and ran to the secret door to check, and she saw a scene that made her stunned and unbelievable.
I saw two old men holding books, pacing in the yard, muttering to themselves.
Wang Cheng noticed the little kid's gaze, lowered his eyes to look at the secret door, and smiled as if bathed in spring breeze: "Sister Qing is awake, why don't you come over?"
Lin Yuzan also looked like a gentleman, gentle as jade. He put the book behind his back and waved to the little girl, "Qingjie, come here and let Daddy take a look. Is the school uniform that Daddy dried last night still in good condition?"
Xiao Yining: (￣-￣), did these two people take the wrong medicine?
Upon hearing this, the kid immediately took two steps back, squatted down when he came to a position where the two old men could not reach him, and stared at them vigilantly.
"Why don't Dad and Uncle wash the dishes? Are you being lazy?"
Wang and Lin: ...
However, the two old men did not show the change of expression that the little kid expected, but instead smiled dotingly.
Lin Yuzan explained in a gentle voice, "Last night, Dad had already agreed with Brother Liangchuan that he would help out in the early morning, and we would help him wash at noon and dusk."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the kid move back a few steps.
The old man could hardly keep his smile, and asked patiently, "Qingjie, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so afraid of dad and uncle?"
Little Yining narrowed his eyes slightly, nodded seriously, and stretched out his fingers, pinching them like Wang Gungun, and said thoughtfully: "Hmm... When Dad and Uncle smile like that, someone is bound to be in trouble! Oh no, Sister Qing has to run away!"
After saying that, the little kid escaped without any hesitation from the sight of the two old men.
Wang and Lin: ...
"This unfilial daughter!" Lin Yuzan's defense was instantly broken, and she wanted to sneak into the secret door and bring the little girl back.
Wang Cheng hurriedly pulled his old rival back, complaining, "It's because Shunan is always plagued by bad luck, otherwise why would Sister Qing dislike us two."
"Wang Shuzhi, what nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Yuzan's anger was immediately diverted.
Little Yining didn't know that the two old men returned to normal after she left and confronted each other again.
Given their unusual behavior, her mind was in turmoil, and she was always looking for something wrong that she had not noticed.
Before she knew it, the little girl had walked near Class B, and a familiar cry came into her ears.
Xiao Yining paused slightly, then quickened his pace and ran forward.
When she arrived at the door of Class B, she saw the children silently surrounding Chen Jiaoyi's seat, all with worried looks on their faces, and the sad crying sound came from inside.
She quickly asked with concern: "What's wrong with Sister Chen?"
When the other children heard the voice, they all turned around and made an empty seat for the little girl to come in.
Liu Zhenying pursed her lips and explained, "General Chen left the palace yesterday and set off back to North City!"
So fast!
Xiao Yining was full of surprise, and then asked in confusion: "Why is Sister Chen crying? General Chen was going to North City anyway!"
Chen Jiaoyi raised her eyes to look at her, opened her mouth, but was interrupted by sobs, and the words stopped at her lips.
Liu Zhenying sighed, pulled the little kid aside, and replied softly, "Don't ask, sister Princess. General Chen sent a message to Jiaojiao, asking her to stay in the capital with Duke Chen."
The little kid frowned slightly, then quickly reacted and asked in a low voice, "Where are Sister Chen's mother and grandmother?"
Liu Zhenying showed an indescribable look: "They will set off for North City after the Lower Yuan Festival."
Xiao Yining was stunned, turned to look at the sad Chen Jiaoyi, and a word emerged in his mind - quality.
Chen Jiaoyi is not the only youngster in the Chen family. It is said that her father had several illegitimate sons and daughters in Beicheng, but she is the only legitimate child. She is indeed a candidate for hostage.
The children and their elder sisters were all silent, staring at their classmate who was crying, not knowing how to comfort the person who was left behind.
Fortunately, Chen Jiaoyi recovered in just a moment. She suppressed her emotions, forced an ugly smile at her classmates, and comforted them: "Don't worry, my mother has already mentioned this to me, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."
Then, she looked at the worried kid and changed the subject, congratulating him, "Sister Princess, Uncle Wang is now in charge of the Iron Eagle Guard together with Marquis Xuanping. You will have one more place to play in the future."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Nishang smiled and reminded her, "Sister Chen, outsiders are not allowed to enter the Iron Eagle Guard Camp. My grandfather said that anyone who trespasses will be killed without mercy."
Chen Jiaoyi also realized that her words were inappropriate, and hurriedly said to the little kid apologetically: "I made a mistake, Princess Sister, please forget what you just said!"
Xiao Yining raised her eyes and glanced at the two of them, then nodded indifferently: "Don't worry, Sister Chen, I won't go! My second uncle has to work to earn a salary, and if he plays with me, Sister Liu's father will report him."
Liu Zhenying: ...
The little sister hastily assured: "Don't worry, Princess Sister. If my father really wants to report Uncle Wang Er, I will definitely inform you in advance."
Xiao Yining: (?_? ), thank you so much!
The little girl finally understood the complicated feelings of the other children towards Liu Zhenying.
The other little sisters were also speechless because of Liu Zhenying's words, and the sad atmosphere created by Chen Jiaoyi also dissipated.
Cui Zhiyao recalled that her father, as an imperial physician, had not escaped the clutches of Censor Liu, and could not help but say sarcastically: "Sister Liu's words are still as interesting as ever."
Liu Zhenying agreed with this statement and said proudly: "I look like my father, so my words are naturally interesting!"
Everyone:......
At this time, a brilliant idea popped up in Xiao Yining's mind, and she suggested wickedly: "Sister Liu, if my second uncle is late for the Iron Eagle Guard one day, you must let Lord Liu scold my second uncle."
Everyone: ..., this kid must be holding a grudge about yesterday’s porridge!
Liu Zhenying: →_→, her father is not that idle.
Lin - vengeful - Yining showed a row of small milk teeth and looked at the little sister expectantly.
The little sister smiled awkwardly, forced to change the subject, and turned her eyes to her friend again, making a sincere invitation: "Jiaojiao, you only have a group of servants left at home. If you are bored at night, come to my house. My mother said that she will order people to clean up the yard next to mine, and you can live there."
Unexpectedly, Chen Jiaoyi rejected her kindness: "Yingzi, I want to take care of my great-grandfather with my uncle, so I will move next door to the princess's sister."
This news made the children and sisters look at each other in bewilderment. Liu Zhenying couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but she still responded with an understanding "OK".
Little Yining didn't expect that she would have a new classmate and neighbor. She was immediately very happy and expressed her warm welcome: "Then I can go and play with Sister Chen during my ten-day holiday!"
Chen Jiaoyi also responded happily: "Then I'm here to play with the princess sister. The princess sister can't think I'm noisy and chase me away."
The two little ones smiled at each other, and the little sister who was watching on the side returned to her seat with peace of mind and started talking about other topics.
Shangguan Ruyi looked at Zhang Nishang, who was closest to her, and carefully examined her face. She was a little surprised: "Sister Zhang's face healed very quickly. Yesterday I thought it would take two days for your face to heal completely."
Zhang Nishang smiled shyly: "The princess applied medicine to me yesterday, so I will get better soon."
Shangguan Ruyi nodded in understanding, and then reminded: "Sister Zhang, don't let your face become red with tears in the future. No matter what the reason is, if the sisters see it, they will feel pity for you, but most of them will just look down on you."
Zhang Nishang's eyes flashed with thought, and she replied gratefully: "Thank you, Sister Shangguan, for reminding me. I remember it."
As soon as she said this, a disdainful sneer came from the side of her: "Even if you cry again, so what? Sister Zhang has the audacity to apply the medicine of the princess's sister. You can just ask for it next time."
Zhang Nishang turned to the person who spoke without changing her expression, and assured with a smile: "Thank you sister Yanke for your concern. Nishang will not do it again next time."
"What are you laughing at? You are so self-indulgent." The little girl glared at her with disdain.
Zhang Nishang still smiled and asked, "Isn't this what Sister Yan Ke taught me? Have you forgotten what I said yesterday?"
Yan Ke: ...
The little girl punched the cotton ball, turned her head away in anger and stopped looking at her.
This little episode ended abruptly amid the helpless looks of the children around.
Xiao Yining was still chatting affectionately with Chen Jiaoyi and did not notice the drastic change in Zhang Nishang.
Chen Jiaoyi gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled apologetically at the little girl: "Sister Princess, I heard from my grandfather that although my great-grandfather can go out to the ground, the emperor is worried about his health and ordered him to recover before coming out. My uncle has to take care of him, so he can only stay in the palace these days."
The little kid who had just met his fellow villager last night nodded continuously, and then heard the little sister say: "But I will move there after the Lower Yuan Festival, so that I can come and visit the princess's sister."
Little Yining couldn't help but frown again. In the house of Duke Chen next door, there were only Zhang San and a few old servants, plus some idlers - Mr. Qingshan, the little girl must have trouble adapting after moving in so early!
Chen Jiaoyi had been watching the little girl, so she naturally didn't miss the change in her expression, so she teased, "Sister Princess, do you not welcome me?"
The little kid quickly shook his head and denied it, "I was just thinking about where we can go to play after Sister Chen comes over."
Hearing this, the little sister also started to think. She glanced at her classmates casually, then lowered her head and whispered in the little kid's ear: "Then I will take the princess sister to Dongfeng Pavilion to play."
Xiao Yining glanced at her doubtfully, thinking that this person was going to take him to see the strange-shaped weapons. After all, although the shop accepted all kinds of custom-made business, its main business was still selling self-defense weapons. As long as you could draw a blueprint, they would make it carefully and even make a copy to sell in the pavilion.
But she soon realized that she was totally wrong.
After the little sister finished talking to her, she quickly glanced around again, then quietly took out a piece of paper from her purse, carefully unfolded it for her to read, and said mysteriously: "I plan to go to Dongfeng Pavilion to play this, and then the princess sister will accompany me!"
Xiao Yining lowered his eyes and looked at the drawing. On it was the side profile of a wild animal with crisscross patterns, looking like both a leopard and a lion.
The little kid blinked his eyes and felt that this thing was similar to something he had seen on TV.
She turned her eyes to look at the little sister, waiting for her next words.
Chen Jiaoyi's cheeks flushed with shyness. She quickly put the blueprint away and continued, "This animal sculpture is my grandfather's favorite. He took it with him wherever he went, and I never had the chance to play with it. Now that I have saved up enough money, I can make one for myself."
Xiao Yining retracted her gaze and replied speechlessly: "Sister Chen, this thing is so ugly, my parents don't even wear it."
After she finished speaking, she shook her head and walked to her seat. Behind her, she heard the child's sister murmur meaningfully: "But I just like it. My whole family likes it."
With the help of Yu Ke, the little boy sat on the chair. His eyes inadvertently swept over Chen Jiaoyi, and he saw that she began to look sad again.
Xiao Yining pursed her lips in depression. The thing that this person showed her just now was clearly a military token. If she had not seen a similar thing on TV, she might have really believed what this person said.
Children's minds are so simple that she could tell at a glance that Chen Jiaoyi wanted to take the opportunity to get close to her second uncle.
As for what she wanted to do, the little kid naturally had his own way of finding out.
After finishing today's classes and standing in the corner as punishment, Xiao Yining finally started his schedule of having a nice meal with the beauty again.
At that time, Princess Anping had also dealt with all her affairs and was leisurely doing what she liked, waiting for the arrival of the baby.
The afterglow of the setting sun spread over the entire girls' school, covering the quiet study with a layer of golden coat, and shining through the window lattices onto the girls' hair.
As soon as Xiao Yining arrived at the door, he saw the beauty's hair by her ears fluttering in the wind. She lowered her eyes calmly, and focused on scooping a small spoonful of medicine powder from the jar, putting it into the plate and gently stirring it with other medicine powders.
It all seems so peaceful and beautiful.
Princess Anping noticed the little girl's gaze, turned her eyes slightly, and smiled softly: "Sister Qing is here, why don't you come in?"
Little Yining stepped into the study and replied in a baby voice, "Qingjie, I haven't seen Aunt Anping for a long time, so I wanted to see her more."
Princess Anping smiled and nodded, motioning for the little girl to sit next to her. She said slowly, "Qingjie, finish your homework first, and you can have dinner in a while."
Seeing that the incense in her hands was almost ready, the little kid nodded in understanding, took out a piece of paper, and replied: "Aunt Anping, Sister Qing has finished her homework in her free time! Sister Qing wants to draw."
"Yes!" Princess Anping winked at the maid beside her.
The maid Qiluo came forward and led the little girl to the desk, preparing paints, pens and ink for her.
Little Yining tilted his head, thinking carefully about the painting he had seen during the day, and then he used a brush to slowly sketch out the general shape on the rice paper, stopping from time to time to add a few more similar lines.
She was so engrossed in the conversation that she didn't even notice when Princess Anping stood behind her.
Princess Anping lowered her eyes, staring at the painting that was gradually taking shape, and asked softly, "Sister Qing, where did you see the tiger talisman?"