Chapter 455: All Test Points
Chapter 455: All Test Points
Luo Lezhi seemed to sense something, and subconsciously raised her eyes slightly, her gaze meeting Xiao Yining's. At that moment, an indescribable fluctuation flashed in her eyes, but it was fleeting, and then she returned to her calm expression. She lowered her eyebrows and was counting the Buddhist beads as if no one was around.
At that time, the child's strange look also attracted the attention of those who were interested. People who knew him looked outside the hall one after another. If Princess Anping had not raised her hand in time to signal everyone to continue listening attentively, greetings would have been heard one after another.
Pei Yi calmly looked around at the group of people outside the door, and then whispered in the little kid's ear: "Sister Qing, what's going on?"
Hearing his uncle's question, Xiao Yining suddenly came back to her senses as if awakened from a dream. She slowly sat up straight, still feeling doubtful in her heart, but she still replied quietly: "Uncle, Aunt Luo is here to visit the palace."
The little boy was afraid that his fellow villager had forgotten who this person was, so he quickly added, "You saved her before, and then there were a lot of rumors outside, saying that you had a secret meeting with her, and some people even said that you were her lover."
Pei Yi: ...
Pei Yi: ???
The expression on the boy's face suddenly became extremely rich. He had a good memory, and the image of Aunt Luo mentioned by the little kid instantly appeared in his mind. At that time, his expression became even more indescribable, as if he had swallowed a bitter fruit, and even his interest in reading disappeared without a trace.
Princess Anping's beautiful eyes moved, her sight swept over the figures who had hurriedly turned their heads just now, and she also recognized the elementary students from the girls' school. She whispered a few words in the ear of the eunuch guarding the gate, and then left with everyone.
This little episode seemed insignificant in the palace, but it left a huge storm in the hearts of the melon-eating team.
Yan Ke stroked her little hands, her face full of shock, and murmured, "Hasn't this Aunt Luo converted to Buddhism? Why is she accompanying Princess Anping?"
She had a deep memory of the punishment inflicted on her by Aunt Luo and still could not forget it.
Chen Jiaoyi also frowned, secretly speculating: "Perhaps Princess Anping met him by chance outside, and thought of their old friendship, so she brought him back."
Little Yining looked up at his friend and pretended to remind him casually, "I don't know where Aunt Luo is practicing as a Buddhist nun. When Sister Liu went to see her, I didn't go to see her."
As soon as these words were spoken, the other two immediately noticed something strange and their faces darkened slightly.
The nunnery that Aunt Luo and Princess Anping went to was not the same one at all.
Just as the three children were guessing how the two met, the eunuch who was on duty at the door came up to them and said, "Princess Anping invites you to go to Dening Palace. She has something to ask you."
As soon as the words fell, Yan Ke and Chen Jiaoyi's faces turned pale. They quickly exchanged glances, and both could see confusion and uneasiness in each other's eyes.
Xiao Yining just lowered her head and thought for a moment, then she said loudly to her fellow villager who was still waiting for her to return: "Uncle, Aunt Anping asked me to go out and play, you go back first!"
Pei Yi's eyebrows moved slightly when he heard this. He glanced sideways and took in the three children's very different expressions. Then, he pulled Wang Gungun to the little girl's side, took her chubby hand, and said softly, "I'll go with you. I think Aunt Li is with Princess Anping at the moment."
Little Yining smiled brightly and was about to nod in agreement when her other hand was taken up. The man said to Pei Yi affectionately, "Sister Yining, don't be afraid. Uncle and I will protect you together!"
Xiao Yining: ...
Pei Yi: ...
Seeing this, Yan Ke put his hand on his forehead speechlessly, "Jiaojiao, can't you just say it to Sister Yining? You always have to say it to Uncle Pei."
"what?"
Chen Jiaoyi's face flushed, and she lied, "I'm just worried that Sister Yining is too young to understand!"
Xiao Yining immediately gave this person a look of contempt, saying that he didn't even find a reliable reason to lie.
Pei Yi also shook his head helplessly, and took the child's hand and walked towards Dening Palace.
Yan Ke no longer hesitated, and hurriedly stepped forward to hold Wang Gungun's hand, and asked with disdain: "Little ghost, have you washed your hands?"
Wang GunGun: ..., children have no human rights, right? No one asks for their opinions.
With the addition of the two, the uneasy atmosphere that had been prevalent among the children and sisters dissipated, and the group walked towards Dening Palace talking and laughing.
Not long after the group left the Yihe Hall, Sheng Hongtong also came out with Lin Yinhu.
The naughty kid stared at the direction where the others left and muttered in a low voice: "Humph, you really deserve a beating!"
Then, he said loudly, "Brother Hu, follow me to see my cousin."
Dening Palace and Yihe Hall are not far apart, and the children only took about a quarter of an hour to reach their destination.
At this time, Princess Anping's personal maid Yuan'er had already taken off her plain layman's clothes and put on a bright and colorful palace maid's clothes, waiting at the palace gate. Seeing the five little guys approaching from afar, Yuan'er immediately perked up and stood more upright.
Her sharp eyes quickly scanned the five little ones, and then with a serious face, she began to comment on them one by one.
"Ms. Lin, your body is swaying when you walk. Although you are still young, you should be as dignified as a woman should be. Put your hands down and walk straight."
"Miss Chen, your smile is too frivolous, please restrain it a little. Have you forgotten all the etiquette that your aunt taught you?"
"Miss Yan, your walking posture is not good. You don't have the demeanor of a lady from a noble family. How do you usually walk in the girls' school? Why are you so petty?"
"There are two other young masters. The older one has a wandering look in his eyes, and the younger one has an unsteady pace. They don't have the demeanor and bearing of a noble young master at all."
Five Little Ones: ...
After saying that, Yuan'er took out a long ruler from her sleeve and continued, "In this palace, etiquette and rules cannot be neglected. Gentlemen and ladies, please behave properly and follow me to meet the princess."
The five little ones stared at the ruler in her hand, listened to her words which were both respectful and intimidating, and straightened their postures silently.
Especially the three young girls from the girls' school were extremely nervous. They now understood that Princess Anping did not call them here just to ask questions, but also to check whether they were slacking off in their studies.
Thinking of this, two words flashed through the minds of the three people at the same time - "It's over~"
Yuan'er didn't care what the others thought. She held a ruler in her hand and paced around in a circle, gently patting down the people for their improprieties. After everyone was flawless, she turned sideways and led everyone slowly into the Dening Palace.
When they entered the main hall, Princess Anping was already sitting in the seat of honor, and next to her stood Luo Lezhi, an old acquaintance of everyone.
Seeing this scene, the five little ones couldn't help but exchange glances with each other, and then heard Princess Anping speak gently: "Everyone, please take a seat, and serve tea!"
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