Walking in the courtyard, Yuan Zinuo recalled the beautiful scenery of the Feng Residence that Feng Xiaowan had mentioned. Since she couldn't do as she pleased, she would have to find her own happiness. After a careful observation, the maple leaves in the Feng Residence were crimson red, and the chrysanthemums were golden yellow. The colors were alternating between red and yellow. Among the chrysanthemums, a beautiful woman's red cloak was more gorgeous than the maple leaves. Her graceful back made people have the urge to spy on her.
"Princess, since you like this jade chrysanthemum so much, why don't you beg Prime Minister Feng?”
Yuan Zinuo knew the identity of that woman the moment she heard that. Her previous astonishment disappeared in an instant as she lifted her feet and prepared to leave.
"Xiao Nuo!" Gong Sun Ying's beautiful face was filled with joy as she slowly walked towards Yuan Zinuo.
Yuan Zinuo rolled her eyes. She didn't remember how familiar she was with this princess. Why did she look so happy after a long separation?
"Xiao Nuo, father and mother asked me to pick you up. When I walked here and saw the chrysanthemum blooming, I stopped for a moment! Let's go, everyone's waiting for you!" Gong Sun Ying held Yuan Zi Nuo's hand as soon as she came up. Her intimate appearance made it seem as if the two of them were biological sisters. Yuan Zi Nuo felt a chill run down her spine and quickly retracted her hand.
"Princess, please leave first! I'll follow!" Yuan Zinuo deliberately pulled apart the distance between them. There was a law in nature, that the more beautiful something was, the more dangerous it was. Gong Sun Ying was very beautiful, but she was also very dangerous, so she had to stay away from her.
Gongsun Ying's eyes flashed with coldness, but it quickly disappeared. She continued to lead the way gently.
When they arrived at the main hall of the banquet, it was already filled with people. It was very noisy. Qi Yunru and Ouyang Xu were placed in the main seats, impatiently dealing with everyone's flattery and admiration.
When Ouyang Xu saw Yuan Zinuo enter, he finally revealed a smile on his face. He got up and was about to pull Yuan Zinuo over, but Qi Yunru beat him to it and pulled Yuan Zinuo to sit beside him.
"This must be the state preceptor's daughter. Her temperament is indeed outstanding, demure and dignified! Just like Xiaoyou, she was likable at first sight!”The Northern Qiong Princess Consort looked at Yuan Zinuo with a gentle and loving gaze, as if she had really seen her good friend's daughter. She even had tears in her eyes." It's a pity that Xiaoyou won't be able to see it!”As she spoke, a few drops of tears fell from the princess consort's eyes. Then, she raised her hand and elegantly wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
Yuan Zinuo was curious. From her tone, she should know Fuyou and have a good relationship with her. Qi Yunru said that she and Fuyou were very similar, but the last time she attended Gongsun Yu's coronation ceremony in the palace, this princess did not have any special gaze?
When Ouyang Yongsi mentioned Fuyou, Qi Yunru's expression showed some sadness. Yuan Zinuo concealed the doubts in her heart and smiled slightly." So Princess Consort knows my mother?”
"I don't just know her. I have a very good relationship with Xiaoyou. Xiaoyou was pretty and lovely, pure and kind. Anyone who saw her would like her. Otherwise, how could the arrogant Preceptor fall in love with her and take her as his wife despite the opposition of his clansmen!”Ouyang Yongsi stared at Qi Yunru teasingly. The sadness from before had completely disappeared, and there was a very strange feeling hidden in his eyes.
Yuan Zinuo was even more puzzled. This princess was so familiar with Fu You, how could she not notice that she and Fu You were very similar and even turned a blind eye to them? Back then at the hunting ground, Fu You had shown extraordinary abilities. The Empress had even regarded Fu You as a demon, but she was not surprised or repelled when she saw him. Her intuition and reason told her that there was something wrong with this princess." How did the princess know my mother?"”
Qi Yunru saw that Yuan Zinuo was very interested in Fuyou's matter and introduced," This is the Sage Emperor's youngest daughter, Princess Hele Ouyang Yongsi. Back then, your mother and I came to the Sage Capital together. We were unfamiliar with the place and people, but Yongsi took good care of her and often brought her out. Xiaoyou also liked to play with her!”
Yuan Zinuo finally remembered this person. Qi Yunru had said that the one who had brought Fuyou to the Hunting Meet was this princess. With her female intuition, she felt that this auntie was definitely a two-faced person. Then, during that hunt, it was very likely that the mother and daughter had put on a good show together, which led to Fuyou's departure. "I see!" Although Yuan Zinuo understood in her heart, she did not show much expression on her face and still smiled faintly.
"So Consort Mother and Xiao Nuo's mother are good sisters. Xiao Nuo and I are also good friends.”Gong Sun Ying sat opposite Yuan Zinuo and said with a smile.
Yuan Zinuo truly felt the proverb-Dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix, mouse son knows how to dig holes! Both mother and daughter were masters at acting.
"It would be even better if our two families could be closer!”Gong Sun Ying's words made everyone present turn to look at her.
"Why do you say that?" The Northern Sky King finally felt his presence. He had been listening to Qi Yunru and Ouyang Yongsi reminiscing about their old friends, so he couldn't interrupt. He looked at Gongsun Ying.
Gongsun Ying covered her mouth and chuckled." Father, look at that cloak Xiao Nuo is wearing!”Everyone's gaze shifted to Yuan Zinuo.
Yuan Zinuo also stared at Gong Sun Ying strangely, not knowing what she was up to.
"Ferrets are sensitive and extremely difficult to capture. To make a cloak out of fur, it would take at least a dozen ferrets, and the fur color is so pure, making it even more difficult. Some time ago, big brother specially went to Yue Xue Mountain and hunted dozens of ferrets. He ordered people to make this cloak. At first, I thought big brother made it for me to pass the winter. I didn't expect it to be for Xiao Nuo!”Gongsun Ying deliberately glanced at Gongsun Yu from the corner of her eyes. As expected, Gongsun Yu blushed shyly.
Ouyang Xu's face was already dark as he glared at Gongsun Yu beside him.
The Beiqiong King was overjoyed when he heard that." I see. Haha…Preceptor, I wonder if Miss Qiyun has rejected me?"”
Prime Minister Feng also stared at Qi Yunru expectantly. If Gongsun Yu could really get the support of the Qiyun family, the throne would be within his grasp.
Qi Yunru looked at Yuan Zinuo and saw that Yuan Zinuo was looking at her pleadingly. She smiled faintly." Not yet!”
Yuan Zinuo shook her head helplessly. Qi Yunru was fighting with Ouyang Xu. There was nothing she could do. One was her father, and the other was the person she loved. It would be difficult for her to be caught in the middle. Since her father liked to see Ouyang Xu suffer, she would just follow his wishes.
"Is that so? That's great. Yu 'er has just reached the age of coronation, and I'm looking for a wife for him. I've introduced many noble ladies in the court to him, but he's not satisfied. It turns out that his heart belongs to someone else. Since the two of them have feelings for each other, why don't we settle their marriage today? What does The Preceptor think?”The Beiqiong King was extremely happy. If his son could marry the daughter of the Qiyun family, it would be equivalent to obtaining the support of the entire Qiyun family. There was no need to worry about his great cause.
"Xiao Nuo is still young, and I just recognized my daughter. I don't want to marry her off so early.”Qi Yunru only wanted to tease Ouyang Xu, but she would not joke about her daughter's happiness, so she politely refused.
However, these words sounded like there was room for discussion to the Beiqiong Lord. Although he couldn't decide immediately, at least Qi Yunru didn't reject him directly. That meant there was a chance. Yuan Zinuo was willing to wear the cloak that Gongsun Yu had made for her. Didn't this mean that both of them had feelings for each other? As long as Yuan Zinuo liked it, Qi Yunru naturally wouldn't refuse. The more she thought about it, the more beautiful she became. The way she looked at Gongsun Yu also changed. "Yes, yes, you and your daughter have just reunited, so it's normal for the Preceptor to be reluctant! No hurry, no hurry!"
Yuan Zinuo rolled her eyes at Qi Yunru and looked at Ouyang Xu. She saw that Ouyang Xu's face was tense and he covered his mouth to laugh at her misfortune.
Gongsun Yu had been looking at Yuan Zinuo from the beginning to the end. He saw her occasionally looking at Qi Yunru and occasionally looking at Ouyang Xu, but her gaze never landed on him. He felt even more disappointed. The last bit of hope was gone.
Gong Sun Ying looked around and lowered her head to cup her tea. A trace of coldness flashed across her eyes. She then put down her teacup and said," Father, last time, my brother and I fell off the cliff and almost died. In order to save her brother, Xiao Nuo had risked her life. Her brother had asked her to give up, but she had said," If I live, you live. If I die, you can't die!" At that time, I was touched. If I didn't really love my brother, why would I follow him through life and death? Therefore, Ying 'er had long treated Xiao Nuo as her sister-in-law!”
Gongsun Ying's words were like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake. Qi Yunru had only made a joke to anger Ouyang Xu. Ouyang Xu was unhappy, but he did not take it seriously. Her words made Ouyang Xu's heart sink to the bottom of the valley. It turned out that the two of them had such a scene. No wonder Gongsun Yu had never given up on Yuan Zinuo. If he had no feelings for her, how could he say such words? Thinking back to how Yuan Zinuo had schemed for him to save Gongsun Yu and how she had looked at Gongsun Yu with infatuated eyes, could it be that they had known each other long ago? A ball of fire began to burn in his heart.
"Is that so? Xiao Nuo?" Ouyang Xu stared intently at Yuan Zinuo. He was asking and also confirming with her.
Yuan Zinuo didn't know what to say. Gongsun Ying was right. At that time, she had risked her life to save Gongsun Yu because Gongsun Yu looked very similar to Lin Jieye. How was she going to tell him, especially in front of so many people, that she was born with the memories of her previous life and that she had always loved Lin Jieye? Hence, he could only stare blankly at Ouyang Xu.
Ouyang Yongsi was unusually happy. He pulled Yuan Zinuo's hand." Little Nuo, you don't mind me calling you that, right?" I didn't expect you and Yu 'er to be in love with each other. Previously, I was hesitant to tell you about this, but now it seems that I have to!”
Yuan Zinuo wanted to pull her hand back. Her intuition told her that what Ouyang Yongsi was going to say next would pull her and Ouyang Xu further and further apart. However, Ouyang Yongsi clearly knew martial arts, and it wasn't weak either. He held her hand neither loose nor tight, but she couldn't break free.
Ouyang Yongsi took out a wooden hairpin and smiled at Qi Yunru." State Preceptor, do you recognize this?”
Qi Yunru was shocked. She snatched the hairpin and rubbed it carefully with a solemn expression. This hairpin was given to Fu You by him. Fu You had never liked those worldly possessions. Other than the agarwood orchid hairpin that he had personally made for her, she had never worn any accessories. "Why is it with you?"
"Back then, I had a very good relationship with Xiaoyou. After you left, I went to see her. When I heard that she was pregnant, I joked that when I had a child, we could be in-laws. I didn't expect her to agree immediately. I gave her the warm jade pendant that I always wore with me, and she gave this hairpin to me!”Ouyang Yongsi's eyes flickered with an unknown emotion. He tilted his head to look at Gongsun Yu, his eyes dark and gloomy." State Preceptor, I didn't expect that after a few twists and turns, we would really become in-laws!”
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