Chapter 71 Snow in Early Winter (framing)

The gambling stone is indeed a thing, and the original stone is indeed a thing, but no one can say what this golden jade is. However, these rich and noble princes have learned to pretend to understand from an early age, especially for this precious thing. They will never ask, "What the hell is that?" In this way, they will not only look vulgar, but also lose their family's face.

The fifth prince knew this point, and insisted that the broken stone was the original stone of gold and jade. In this way, it was obviously for Xiao Lingxiao and even the whole Xiao family. How can he think that he kindly sent such a personal favor, and Xiao Lingxiao didn't appreciate it at all! He even turned him into an army!

Xiao Lingxiao and the fifth prince looked at each other, and sparks could almost burst out between their eyes. Xiao Lingxiao thought to herself, fifth prince, do you think you are giving Xiao Lingxiao a favor? In fact, you care more about your sister's face and your royal face! The princess received a broken stone. If it was spread out, she might make up such a bad thing. The fifth prince, you want to use the Xiao family as a shield to protect your sister, and you still want to take the opportunity to let me understand your feelings? Have your sweet dreams! How about the Xiao family? Xiao Lingxiao doesn't care at all. If you have the ability, you can cut this broken stone on the spot to see if there is the golden jade you mentioned in it!

A secret contest was only seen in a few breaths. The fifth prince looked up and laughed, "Who can question Prime Minister Xiao's vision? If this good thing is cut open and destroyed by us laymen now, won't it disappoint Prime Minister Xiao Cheng's painstaking efforts? With that, he turned his head and looked at Princess Haiyan and said, "Sister, put this generous gift away and open the original stone when you go back to the harem and find the best craftsman."

Xiao Lingxiao didn't accept his kindness, and the reputation of the royal sister was great. Of course, the fifth prince knew how to choose. At the same time, he couldn't help gritting his teeth secretly and got to know Xiao Lingxiao a little more.

Princess Haiyan, like everyone present, didn't know whether what the fifth prince said was true or not. She looked at the stone carefully and looked at the people present doubtfully. She suddenly thought of something and hurriedly smiled and said to Xiao Lingxiao, "The fifth prince has been away for many years, so I understand these strange things. Miss Xiao, please forgive me for being offended just now.

Xiao Lingxiao shook his head with a smile, which was very decent.

Princess Haiyan asked people to take good care of things, and the atmosphere in the whole snow pavilion suddenly became much easier.

After everyone found a seat and sat down again, Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu quietly came to Xiao Lingxiao's side and looked forward to Xiao Lingxiao with an expectant face.

The two did not speak, but Xiao Lingxiao understood their thoughts. Although they are the daughter of the Prime Minister, on this occasion, their status as a common daughter is not on the table at all. If they want to show their faces in front of people, they still have to rely on Xiao Lingxiao to help.

Xiao Lingxiao thought for a moment and asked the fourth prince beside him, "Your Highness, Lingxiao came to the first snow for the first time. I don't know what we are going to do here? Is it just looking at the snow scenery?

Just now, the fourth prince was dissatisfied with the fifth prince's "smighting of knowledge". He was just thinking about how to win back a city in front of everyone. At this time, Xiao Lingxiao asked, and the fourth prince's mind suddenly flashed and said, "Snow scenery is pleasant. At this time of year, you will always think of some tricks. By the way, isn't there Mr. Lu, the best musician in the imperial city this year? We might as well ask Mr. Lu to make a judgment. How about Biqin art here?

When the fourth prince said this, he suddenly got a response. Some people were eager to wait to show their talents in front of the three princes. If they get the praise of the famous musician Lu Zhongyang again, it would be a good thing to win both fame and fortune.

So the jade carved round table in the snow pavilion was emptied, and everyone sat next to them to enjoy other people's art.

There were not only the lady on the stage, but also the young man who liked to play the piano. He stroked the strings with ten fingers, which was full of elegance and won applause from everyone. At the same time, he also received a pertinent evaluation from Lu Zhongyang.

After several people came on the stage, Princess Haiyan asked Xiao Lingxiao, "Is Miss Xiao proficient in rhythm?"

Xiao Lingxiao shook his head with a smile and looked at Lu Zhongyang and said, "The Prime Minister's Mansion is lucky to ask Mr. Lu to teach the piano, but unfortunately I don't know anything about it. However, my two sisters are all teachers of Mr. Lu. Why don't you let them have a try?

Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu's eyes glowed when they heard the words, but before the two of them came forward, they heard Princess Haiyan say a little sarcastically, "Miss Xiao is really different. She doesn't know anything about the rhythm, and she can even say it so unscrupulously. In this imperial city, I'm afraid there is no second woman who can be so 'candid'. After saying this, she couldn't help taking a look at Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu again and snorted coldly, "The two young ladies of the Xiao family are rare to see on weekdays. They must have worked hard to hone their skills in the house. However, with the master here, why do we need to listen to the students? I think it's better for Mr. Lu to play a song for us.

Princess Haiyan obviously refuted Xiao Lingxiao's face, and after saying that, she also looked directly at Lu Zhongyang with commanding eyes.

Lu Zhongyang looked at Princess Haiyan with an embarrassed face, and then looked at Xiao Lingxiao. Finally, he had no choice but to get up. But as soon as he stood up, he was immediately held tightly by a big hand.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the fifth prince. He pulled Lu Zhongyang and said with a smile, "Zhongyang has a finger injury and can't play it today. Besides, it's a little boring to listen to the music all the time. Why don't we all start and go to the garden to play martial arts?"

Although the playing is elegant, there are many princes who are not good at this way. As soon as the fifth princes talk about martial arts, these people immediately respond loudly.

When it comes to martial arts competition, the first thing must be archery. Some servants who serve on one side run to get bows and arrows, arrange the targets, and this is about to begin.

Everyone began to speculate about the martial arts competition as a matter of course, and the most lost people on the side were naturally Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu, who failed to show their talents. This first snow trip, they can be said to have been carefully prepared, and the only chance they have was just now. Unexpectedly, such a long-awaited opportunity was ruined by Princess Haiyan's words. Both of them had their eyes turned red and tears in their eyes.

"It's all Xiao Lingxiao's fault!" Xiao Zeru trembled slightly and whispered to Xiao Zechun, "If she hadn't offended Princess Haiyan, how could she ruin our chance to show our face!"

Xiao Zechun turned his head and looked at Xiao Zelu. Although she was also very lost, she knew that showing her face depended on luck. She was about to persuade Xiao Zelu, but she heard Xiao Zelu say again, "Look at her proud appearance. Did she forget that she was a bitch that everyone could bully not long ago?" Why can such a cheap girl be surrounded by princes and princesses now? Why!"

Xiao Zechun looked at Xiao Lingxiao and saw that the fourth prince was beside her. The sixth prince also talked to her from time. Although the attitude of the fifth prince and Princess Haiyan to her was very subtle, everyone could see that they were now standing in the same circle, and Xiao Lingxiao could To talk to them, unlike the others here, you have to look at the faces of those people and the atmosphere around them.

When Xiao Lingxiao was depressed, when he was bullied, when pigs and dogs were not as good as dogs, Xiao Zechun and Xiao Zelu had seen it with their own eyes. Thinking about the scene at that time, it was really like a different world. Even Xiao Zechun couldn't help but be jealous at this time and secretly asked why she had become what she is now.

"I'll do that!"

Xiao Zelu suddenly said this sentence resolutely, interrupting Xiao Zechun's thinking. Xiao Zechun's forehead oozed sweat beads and said in a low voice, "Didn't we discuss it yesterday? Throw that thing away and go back and say they didn't find it..."

"I changed my mind." Xiao Zelu looked at Xiao Lingxiao's back coldly and said, "She ruined my chance to show my face. I can't stop."

"But she also said that she would prepare a dowry for us after this incident... If you want to do it, you might as well wait for later!"

Xiao Zelu looked a little solemn when she heard the words, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "If we don't do that, in case the old lady knows about it, can we still have a good marriage in the future? Fourth sister, don't lose the watermelon. It's good to have an extra dowry, but if it ruins your future, everything will be over!"

Xiao Zechun was speechless by her words. The two looked at each other for a long time. Xiao Zelu suddenly took out a handkerchief from her arms, covered her face and quickly came to Xiao Lingxiao. She choked and said, "Sister, I'm not feeling well. I'm going to have a rest."

After saying this, she didn't hear Xiao Lingxiao's answer. She suddenly turned around and wanted to leave. This turn happened to meet Xiao Fengming, who was standing beside Xiao Lingxiao. The two bumped into each other firmly. Xiao Ze showed his body and squinted. Xiao Fengming's eyes were quick and helped her.

Xiao Zelu looked up at Xiao Fengming in a panic and left quickly.

Before the archery competition, everyone was either preparing or taking advantage of the chaos to talk. Almost no one noticed the scene of Xiao Zelu leaving just now.

Xiao Fengming was inexplicably hit hard and felt inexplicable. He looked down and saw a hairpin on the ground. Xiao Fengming bent down to pick up the hairpin and looked helplessly at Xiao Zelu, who had run away.

At this moment, Xiao Zechun came over and said, "Third cousin, it's really wrong. The fifth sister is uncomfortable because of what happened just now, so... Third cousin, what are you taking?" Xiao Zechun seemed to be very confused and raised his voice to ask.

Xiao Fengming stretched out his hand and handed out the hairpin and said, "It must be the hairpin that the fifth sister dropped just now. Please take it and return it to her."

Xiao Zechun did not reach out to pick it up, but took a look and raised his voice and said, "I know everything used by the fifth sister, but this hairpin is not the fifth sister's. Third cousin, where did you get this hairpin?

As soon as Xiao Zechun said this, someone around him noticed the hairpin in Xiao Fengming's hand.

This hairpin looks very simple. There is a strange little beast on the head of the hairpin. The little beast's face is ferocious, which makes the hairpin look a little strange.

Others just felt a little strange when they saw this hairpin, but at this time, Li Jingxuan, who was standing beside Xiao Lingxiao, suddenly widened his eyes, and even involuntarily stepped forward, grabbed the hairpin and looked carefully, and then muttered, "Isn't this... something lost in the palace..."