Cousin Chitose Chitose

In the side hall, Jiang Yuanwan was drinking tea with Wei Jinxuan, but Fangzhi suddenly walked up to Jiang Yuanwan.Recently, Fangzhi has gradually handed over all the affairs at hand to Hongyu, and she came here in person this time, definitely because she has something important to do.

Sure enough, Fangzhi covered it with her sleeve and wrote a few words in Jiang Yuanwan's palm.

Jiang Yuanwan's expression changed slightly, and she winked at Fang Zhi, Fang Zhi understood, and accidentally knocked over Jiang Yuanwan's teacup, and the gentle tea immediately wet half of Jiang Yuanwan's sleeves.

"Miss forgive me..."

"I always praise you for your ingenuity, why are you so clumsy today?" Jiang Yuanwan reprimanded Fangzhi, and said to Wei Jinxuan, "Hey, it looks like I have to go back and change my clothes. Fortunately, my residence is not far from here, and it doesn't take much effort. Big cousin, I'll go back as soon as I go."

Wei Jinxuan seemed to be thinking about something, she was a little absent-minded, and didn't care much when she heard the words: "Go, just come back in time after changing your clothes, so that Second Aunt won't leave you with a few crooked melons and cracked dates."

Jiang Yuanwan seemed a little worried: "Hongyu, you watch for me, if the second aunt wants to force people into our place, at least try to delay the time."

After finishing speaking, he took Fangzhi and left in a hurry.

In a dilapidated and remote woodshed, a girl with bright eyes and bright teeth was quietly waiting for Jiang Yuanwan.

After Jiang Yuanwan pushed open the door of the firewood room, she bowed to the girl Yingying: "I have seen the princess."

Jiang Yuanwan looked at Liu Yun suspiciously: "You really belong to my brother? What proof do you have?"

Even among Jiang Yuanwan's confidantes, only Fangzhi knows her true identity.It's not that they don't trust Fang Pei, it's just that this matter is of great importance, and naturally the fewer people who know about it, the better.If this Liu Yun belonged to her elder brother, he might be her confidant.

"This is the jade pendant that the master gave to the servant before parting." Liu Yun handed the thing in her hand to Jiang Yuanwan: "The servant was called Xuanji in the past."

"Xuan... Ji?" Jiang Yuanwan's eyelashes trembled, fluttering like butterfly wings: "Is it... that Xuanji?"

Liu Yun's expression was complicated: "You should remember that you were in the palace since you were young, and often found life boring, so you would sneak out of the palace to play from time to time. His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson, was worried about your safety, so he said that he wanted to find a girl who was about your age. My child, after teaching martial arts, I will be sent to you to protect you... Speaking of which, the name Xuanji was named by you. Your Highness originally planned to give me to you on your birthday, but before that day, the East Palace Something went wrong..."

Jiang Yuanwan felt sour in her heart.In the past, she thought life was boring, because her parents and elder brother were always so busy and had no time to accompany her.But looking back now, those days were actually a rare peaceful time in her life.

"The token is real, and you know such a secret thing. It seems that you are indeed brother's person. Brother...how is he now?"

Since Jiang Yuanwan and her elder brother were sent away separately, the siblings have never seen each other again, so Jiang Yuanwan naturally misses them.

"The crown prince and the concubine are afraid that the Empress Dowager Liu will kill the grass and roots, so they send His Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson far away. Your Highness is anonymous. At first, life was not smooth, but later it got better. Before sending the slaves back to the capital, His Highness was preparing to join the army."

Jiang Yuanwan took a breath: "Brother...to join the army?"

"His Highness said...someone in the army will take care of him, so that the princess doesn't have to worry."

Although the Daqi border has been fairly peaceful in recent years, who knows when there will be disputes?The sword has no eyes, how can people feel at ease!

"Then why don't you stay by my brother's side to protect him?"

"Your Highness said that he is going to the battlefield to make a fortune. It is not beneficial for the servant to follow him. It is better to go back to the capital to help you. The servant came out with Ren Yazi this time because he wanted to cast himself under the princess's hands in an open and honest manner. The Princess is thorough."

"Aside from martial arts, what else are you good at?"

"The servant girl is also good at disguising herself and inquiring about information. When she was by His Highness's side, the servant girl also completed many similar tasks."

If Liu Yun is really capable, she must be taken under his command.

Jiang Yuanwan knew that most of what Liu Yun said was true. After all, Liu Yun had not been in Changning Hou Mansion for a long time, and the means to find her were obviously not simple.

Of course, it was confirmed that Liu Yun was the elder brother, and Jiang Yuanwan didn't let her guard down immediately.People's hearts are fickle, so she still has to test it a little bit before she dares to use Liu Yun with confidence.Liu Yun knew the true identities of her and her brother, and if there was anything inappropriate, she would never let Liu Yun live.

Of course, the most important thing right now - she had to control Liu Yun in her own hands first.

"You just said that you came with Ren Yazi?"

"Yes, as long as the princess takes away the servant's contract of sale, the slave will be the princess's man in the open." Liu Yun looked at Jiang Yuanwan with a trace of inquiry: "And the Qingyin who came with the slave is also the same." She is a talented person, and she has excellent medical skills at a young age, if the princess can take her for his own use, it will be a lot of convenience."

Jiang Yuanwan thought for a while: "You speak voiceless, but the woman who stood with you just now is quite outstanding?"

Her memory is excellent, although she has only met once, she can remember the general appearance of the other party.

Liu Yun smiled slightly: "That's right, it's her."

"Okay, I'll do my best."

Jiang Yuanwan said this on her lips, but she knew in her heart that this matter was not so easy to handle.She can see the benefits of Qingyin and Liu Yun, and so can others.To take these two people away in one breath will definitely offend others.

For example, just now in the garden, Wei Jinxuan immediately fell in love with Liu Yun.

If Liu Yun hadn't been sent by Jiang Yuanwan's brother, she might have given up on Liu Yun in order not to offend Wei Jinxuan, but now, she couldn't choose.Even she herself was not at ease putting Liu Yun by someone else's side.

As for the Qingyin recommended by Liu Yun, she also tried her best to win over it.Liu Yun's recognition of her brother does not mean her recognition.

Jiang Yuanwan had a hunch that this might be Liu Yun's test for her.If she can pass this test, she will not only get Qing Yin, a talented subordinate, but also Liu Yun's wholehearted support.

If she fails the test, Liu Yun should still protect her, but she won't treat her like her brother - most talented people have arrogance.

As for how to handle this matter, she still has to figure it out...

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This time, the selection of people is nominally to say that the young ladies need housekeepers, and there are not enough people around them.In other words, the only ones who are qualified to pick people are the four young ladies participating in the housekeeping and the older young masters, and at most the second wife whose status in the mansion has risen in recent days.

"It's better to let the cousins ​​choose a caring boy first. Cousins ​​study is a big deal, and we must not waste time here. They finish the selection first, and we sisters will choose slowly."

Everyone has no opinion on Jiang Yuanwan's proposal, but——

"It stands to reason that among the young masters, the eldest son should be the first to choose, but the eldest son is not here now..." The second lady lengthened the ending.

Just at this time, a servant who was serving Wei Yichen stepped forward: "The prince said that the cousin girl is like his own sister, he can trust the cousin girl's vision, and invites the cousin girl when he chooses his servants." full authority."

Jiang Yuanwan suddenly felt the probing eyes focus on herself.

"Cousin Chen has always been very friendly to his younger brothers. When he has something good, he often lets the younger brothers pick it first. I think it's better to let the younger ones grow first and ask the fourth cousin to pick it first."

There were only three young masters present.

The second young master, Wei Yiming, is the son of Aunt Xia, and she has been quiet since Aunt Xia left the house, so she will not object to Jiang Yuanwan's proposal, anyway, it is not his turn to choose first in terms of seniority or inferiority.

The third young master, Wei Yijing, had some special thoughts about Jiang Yuanwan. Ever since Jiang Yuanwan appeared, his eyes had been glued to Jiang Yuanwan's body and never left.

The fourth young master, Wei Yizhong, was born by the second wife. He is about seven or eight years old, and he still looks childish.

As for the younger young master, he hasn't started school yet, and he doesn't need so many waiters around him, so he didn't come to pick someone.

Although the second wife was surprised that Jiang Yuanwan could choose Wei Yichen's servant, but since it is beneficial to her son to grow up early, she will naturally not object.

"Your Majesty has good intentions, and it's not easy to back down. Brother Zhong, I'll let you choose first."

The fourth young master Wei Yizhong looked at the second wife, and then at the boys lined up in front of him, as if he was a little at a loss.

The second lady coughed lightly: "In my opinion, the first and third ones are not bad..."

The fourth young master tilted his head, happily stepped forward and led the little friend away.

Next is the third young master, the second young master...

When Jiang Yuanwan walked over, she always felt a little weird.To be honest, the youngsters who could be brought to the Changning Marquis Mansion all had good looks, at least they were handsome, and Jiang Yuanwan felt as if she was picking faces when selecting candidates.

After the young masters have finished picking, it's the ladies' turn to pick someone next.

When the candidate girls stood in front of everyone, the eldest lady Wei Jinxuan, the second lady Wei Jinshu, and the third lady Wei Jinyi all saw sparks in each other's eyes.

Whoever picks first and who picks last, in fact, in a disguised form, shows the right to speak in the mansion.

No one wants to cede that priority.If you can take the lead in picking, not only can you pick out the best people, but you can also blow the arrogance of your competitors!

"Sister Shu is too quiet. I've always wanted to find a more noisy child to accompany her, so that she can be more lively. I think the fifth child is not bad, so I can make an appointment for Sister Shu first?" The second lady smiled and wanted to take the priority.

Hu's mother sneered, she had already let the fourth young master choose first, and now she has to rush to choose in front of the eldest room. Doesn't this second lady want to take all the good things?

"The second miss needs manpower, and the other misses are also short of people. Seniors and young are in order, so the eldest lady should be selected first."

The second lady's eyes rolled: "When the brothers picked people just now, they came in the order of the youngest and the oldest. Sister Xuan is the younger sister of the prince, so I think she will let the younger sister be like the prince, right?"

Wei Jinxuan finally couldn't bear it and said, "If you're talking about seniority, Cousin Jiang should be the first to choose, followed by the third younger sister."

Even if she doesn't choose first, she can't take advantage of the second lady!

Mother Hu reacted very quickly, and looked at Wei Jinxuan with a look of relief: "Missy really treats her younger brothers and sisters kindly, she is a good sister. Missy [-] should also learn from Missy."

It doesn't matter if they can choose first, as long as they can suppress the second wife and earn a good reputation for Wei Jinxuan, they will not lose.

The second wife was almost not driven mad by Wei Jinxuan and Hu's mother.It was obvious that Wei Jinxuan was forced by her words, and she was embarrassed to rob her younger sisters. When Mama Hu said that, it seemed that Wei Jinxuan was willing to give in, really thick-skinned!

"Then let Yuanyuan choose first." The second lady managed to maintain a smile on her face: "Yuanyuan has always been 'sensible', so it makes people feel distressed."

Jiang Yuanwan understood what the second lady meant.

If you are a sensible person, you should be self-conscious and don't grab the person that the second wife likes.

Unfortunately, this time, she was destined to disappoint the second lady and everyone else present.