I wasn't hard-hearted, but when I saw Pearl faint and disfigured, and Coral was pitiful, my anger melted away, and I wondered if I had gone too far.Although I thought so in my heart, I couldn't show it, otherwise everything I had done would be in vain.So I still had a cold face, and with majesty in my tone, I said, "Go fetch water." ”Coral was stunned, "Yes, the slave will do it." ”With that, he hurriedly got up and ran outside.Sure enough, within half an hour, the hot tub bucket or something was ready, I couldn't help but sigh, I knew it was so, why bother in the first place, as long as you keep to yourself, how could I embarrass you.After taking off my clothes, I went into the tub, and Coral said she wanted to serve me, but I refused, first I didn't trust her, and then I didn't get used to it.After bathing, I sat in front of the bronze mirror, Coral wiped my hair with a cotton towel, looking at the emaciated and pale little face in the bronze mirror, I couldn't help but raise the corners of my mouth slightly, eighteen years old, what a good age.Since my black hair was thick and long, the coral had to change several cotton towels for a long time before barely drying the water.I was about to speak, about to ask Coral to put a simple bun for me, when the butler's voice came from the door, "Princess, today is the day of your return gift, and the slave is here to deliver clothes." ”I saw this butler last night, he was kind and talked well, so I was more impressed by him, and he naturally remembered his voice."
Come in."
I was a little louder and said simply.Immediately, the butler walked in with three maids carrying trays of gorgeous costumes, and gave a big salute, "See the princess." ”I smiled slightly, and slowly raised my hand with a great demeanor, "Encouragement." ”The costumes of this era are a symbol of status, so there are some very strict rules, and these sets in front of me are the princess's formal attire.It seems that the people of the palace have recognized me as a princess.This is very good, and it will save you a lot of trouble in the future.I was admiring the exquisite jewelry, but I never thought that the butler knelt down to me abruptly, "The slave is the housekeeper of the palace, and the princess is called the slave Steward Xu. ”I hurriedly squatted down and helped Steward Xu up, he was at least forty years older than me, how could I accept his kneeling innocently," Steward Xu got up and said, but I didn't understand what you were saying. ”Steward Xu saw that I didn't put up any shelf, and his face full of gratitude increased a few points, "Princess I don't know, my son Xu Lin was cut in the stomach by an assassin last night, if it wasn't for the princess, you rescued me in time, my family Xu Lin would have been a long time ago" Saying, Steward Xu couldn't cry anymore, I hurriedly interrupted him, "If you want to thank you, go to thank the prince, he asked me to save it." ”I don't want Xiao Tianjin to think that I am buying the hearts of the people in the palace, so it is the best thing to do to put the credit on him.At the end, I added: "You stand down first, the time to return the gift is coming, I'll change my clothes first, and I'll talk about it later." ”Steward Xu bent down deeply and made a big salute, "The slave will retire first, by the way, the three maids brought by the slave were arranged by the prince, and the princess can use them with confidence." ”After that, Steward Xu slowly retreated, his steps were a little erratic, this is a manifestation of restlessness, it seems that Xu Lin did not get through the dangerous period, after all, I was in a hurry last night, and even forgot to feed the anti-inflammatory drugs.An old man in his sixties, the only son under his knees is simply his life, I saved Xu Lin, it was like saving his life, no matter whether I put the credit on Xiao Tianjin or not, Steward Xu will still be grateful to me.I secretly thought, when I came back from the Lin Mansion today, I had to go and see Xu Lin, after all, he was healed by me, if something went wrong, the doctor system would not let me go, and even if there was no punishment from the system, I would go, after all, it was a human life.After Steward Xu retreated, the three maids saluted me again, "The slave and maid see the princess, and they will serve the princess wholeheartedly in the future." ”Although I had a smile on my face, I knew very well in my heart that Xiao Tianjin's people were naturally much better than ordinary maids, and they would serve me wholeheartedly, but this was only secondary, and monitoring me at all times was their real purpose."
Dress up and change clothes for me, or you'll delay the time to return the gift."
Although I said this, the thoughts in my heart were exactly the opposite of what I said, I just wanted to go a few hours later, so that I could see the black faces of Lin Xiang and the second lady.The three maids hurriedly responded: "Yes." ”Then he came over and methodically dressed and changed my clothes.Half an hour passed, and my long hair was finally pulled into an intricate bun.Although my neck was sore when I sat in front of the mirror, I still endured it and didn't say anything, today is only the first time, and there will be many more days like this in the future.If you can't escape, it's better to face it earlier, and wait for the habit to get used to it.After the most complicated bun was tied, it was much faster to do anything else, and after a while, the older maid inserted a set of gold beads on my bun, and then the other two maids changed my clothes.And the coral is nothing but beautiful, standing aside and simply holding hands, I was upset to see it, so she dragged the pearl and retreated.An hour later, I finally cleaned up, I stood in front of the long mirror, with a faint smile on my face, a princess dress and gorgeous headdress, plus the original owner's face was long and generous, without the slightest vulgar eyebrows, I couldn't help but set off my whole person like a rainbow, even I looked at the mirror by myself and was a little amazed.Usually the original owner is always dressed in plain clothes, which looks ordinary, and the most gorgeous one he wears is the wedding dress, but the pale complexion of the original owner is not suitable for red, and the wedding dress is "carefully" prepared by the second lady, so it will look good.And what I want is this effect, meeting Lin Xiang and others today, without momentum, I will inevitably lose first."
Wow, the princess is so beautiful" "Yes, like a fairy" "If the prince sees it, he will definitely fall for the princess." ”The three of them stood in a row, gossiping along with each other's words.I turned around, and I was very satisfied with these three girls, and sure enough, they were Xiao Tianjin's people, who advanced and retreated in a measured manner, and behaved quite politely.It was also at this time that I really planned to keep them by my side, so I asked: "What are the names of the three of you?"
The three girls immediately squatted down slightly, "Please give the princess a name." ”I learned in the memory of the original owner that maids generally signed a deed of sale, so they have no name and no surname, and every time they follow a master, they will get a name.I've never liked to be unconventional, so I just follow the local customs, from left to right, "Good day, beautiful scenery, listen to the rain." ”After the three of them thanked me, I glanced at the hour, which was far beyond the time to return the gift, presumably the faces of Lin Xiang and the second lady were waiting for black, but this is the effect I wanted.So I instructed Liangchen and Meijing, "Go and get a gift from the prince, whether it's silver or jewelry, just fool around." ”The two hurriedly answered, and rushed to Xiao Tianjin's study.After a while, the two of them came back empty-handed, I frowned slightly, and said, "How" "Princess Qiqi, the prince asked you to ask the princess for forgiveness in person." ”"It's okay, you lead the way."
I waved my hand, not blaming the two girls, because I had long expected Xiao Tianjin to do this.This man's heart is really small, the courtyard where I live is a partial courtyard, and Xiao Tianjin is the main courtyard, there is a long distance in between, and I am tired after walking halfway, firstly, because this broken body is too weak, and secondly, because the princess dress she is wearing is too heavy.It took half an hour to finally arrive at Xiao Tianjin's study.At this time, Xiao Tianjin was discussing something with Su Qing, and when he saw me coming in, he didn't pay attention to it, which made me very embarrassed, you must know that I was followed by three maids, not to mention, Xiao Tianjin was standing next to four or five attendants, in front of so many people, he didn't even look at me, he didn't give me any face, he couldn't bear it.I took a step forward and raised my voice by a few decibels, with some anger: "The concubine sees the prince" When I said this, I felt a chill all over my body, the concubine or something, it was so disgusting Xiao Tianjin seemed to notice me at this time, glanced at Su Qing lightly, and said, "Well, this is Su Qing, the eldest son of the Su family." ”"Childe is good."
I nodded slightly.Su Qing seemed to have just discovered my existence, raised his eyes to look at me, and after being slightly stunned, he hurriedly lowered his head to hide the surprise in his eyes, and said, "I've seen the princess." ”At the end, he looked at Xiao Tianjin again, "Lord Wang, if there is nothing else, I will go back first." ”Xiao Tianjin shook his head, and after Su Qing left, he put down the fold in his hand and looked at me, although he had a cold face, he really couldn't see any expression, but human eyes don't lie, I noticed a trace of fleeting surprise and amazement from the way he looked at me.Lin Jing'er, who was once famous for her vulgarity and pampering in the capital, would have such a side, and anyone would be surprised.I took a step forward slightly, "Lord, the concubine is here to get the gift, I don't know the prince" Xiao Tianjin sat in a wheelchair, but his momentum did not decrease at all, which made me feel inexplicably panicked and nervous, and I couldn't raise my head with my head down.Seeing this, Xiao Tianjin seemed to be very satisfied with my current appearance, and ordered everyone to go out and wait outside, leaving only me and him in the room."
Can the prince say something quickly, if the concubine delays the time to return the gift, I am afraid that when you go to the Lin Mansion, you will inevitably be detained."
Being alone with Xiao Tianjin made me very uncomfortable and depressed, and at the same time, my good mood was swept away.Anyone who is going to kill you at any moment will feel uncomfortable to be alone with you all of a sudden, even though I know he won't kill me yet."
Don't let this king hear the word concubine, disgusting" Xiao Tianjin showed no mercy, and then added: "The time to return the gift has already passed for a long time, what if it is later, isn't this just as you want" After hearing these words, my face turned red, I deliberately delayed time, and was actually seen through by Xiao Tianjin, but others saw through it without saying it, but this man said it bluntly, and he looked like he took it for granted."
If the prince has nothing else to do, please give me something."
I kept my head down, daring to be angry.Xiao Tian Jin Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, with a mocking smile on his face, and said: "If you want me to return the gift from Xiao Wangfu, then what dowry can you bring to my palace" The second lady did not give me any dowry, the only one that was more valuable was the two enchanting maids of Pearl and Coral.But even if Xiao Tianjin declines, it is impossible to miss that little money, how can a man with such status, appearance, and talent be so cautious, and even have a small dowry.But no matter how you say it, I am also responsible for this matter, because I am Lin Xiang's daughter, the eldest lady of the Lin Mansion, and this matter will never change.This makes me feel sad for Lin Xiang, marrying a woman like the second lady, Lin Fu will be killed by her sooner or later, this woman, can't you give Lin Fu some face, can't she grow her own brains Even if Xiao Tianjin is crippled and his status has not fallen, but he is still the first prince of Yipin, who was personally crowned by the first emperor, how can it be that Lin Fu was offended.Seeing that I didn't answer for a long time, a smile flashed in Xiao Tianjin's eyes, but he was quickly overwhelmed by the coldness, "What dowry Lin Xiang gave you, you can return whatever gift you want." ”The implication of this is that you don't even want to take out a penny from King Xiao's mansion.I nodded, this method is actually very good, although the second lady accompanied me with pearls and coral, but the deed of sale of these two is still in her hands, that is to say, I am helping the second lady to raise her so I might as well return it, anyway, I now have a good day for three people to serve."
Got it, lord, then I'll step back first."
Thinking of the second lady's new method, I couldn't help but be overjoyed, and without waiting for Xiao Tianjin to agree, I ran out with my skirt in joy.Second lady, if you don't spit out a few mouthfuls of blood today, I, Lin Jing'er, will follow your surname "Princess, this you" outside the door, listening to the rain looking at me with a strange look, and her mouth is also stumbling.At the same time, I noticed that the guards around me were all looking at me.Only then did I react, hurriedly let go of the hand holding the hem of my skirt, withdrew the wicked smile on my face, and returned to my previous appearance.But I was very embarrassed in my heart, in front of so many people, as a princess, I actually disregarded my image and carried my skirt in front of the public
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