Amid the aftertaste of a series of poems and songs, everyone was already drunk and satisfied, and then they had time for free activities.

Fuquan announced in a loud voice: "Today's flower-viewing party begins now!" As soon as he finished speaking, all the ministers and their families poured into the flower-filled garden like a tide.

The park is in full bloom at this moment, with all kinds of flowers competing for beauty and fragrance, attracting butterflies and bees to fly around, full of vitality. It is like a vivid spring painting.

After entering the garden, Yuan Ying went straight to a remote pavilion. She had no interest in the flower viewing event and just wanted to find a quiet place to stay.

From time to time, her eyes swept across the colorful flowers, and sometimes across the people walking through the garden. Maybe she was overthinking, maybe it was just a flower viewing event.

Anyang and Dong Qingqing are like two cheerful butterflies, flying freely in the sea of ​​flowers, sometimes sniffing the fragrance of flowers, sometimes whispering and laughing. Their laughter is crisp and pleasant, adding a bit of agility and vitality to the garden.

At this time, Murong Xuanyu deliberately walked backwards towards Dong Qingqing, and accidentally touched her sleeve. Dong Qingqing's eyebrows immediately raised, and she said unhappily: "Ninth Prince, are your eyes growing on your buttocks?"

Murong Xuanyu raised a playful smile and responded in a low voice: "Maybe it is true, why don't you come and see for yourself?"

Dong Qingqing blushed when he said that. She glared at Murong Xuanyu, then pulled Anyang away quickly. Anyang blinked at Murong Xuanyu, as if conveying some kind of tacit understanding.

Then he said to Dong Qingqing, "Qingqing, I'm going to the toilet first. You just wait and see. I'll be back soon." After that, he left with his maid.

Murong Xuanyu particularly admired Dong Qingqing's straightforward personality and often looked for opportunities to get close to her, but Dong Qingqing always kept a certain distance and was indifferent to him. At this moment, it was the same. She had no intention of paying attention to Murong Xuanyu's various overtures.

Murong Xuanyu coughed lightly and said, "Dong Qingqing, is there any talented person who caught your eye today?"

Dong Qing glanced at him and said calmly, "It's none of your business!"

Murong Xuanyu immediately smiled and said, "As a classmate, I want to care about you. If no one wants you, I can consider being kind and taking you in."

Dong Qingqing sneered as if she had heard a funny joke, "Then you'd better put away your kindness. I'm not interested in someone like you who hasn't even fully grown all his hair."

Dong Qingqing rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave. Seeing this, Murong Xuanyu quickly reached out and grabbed her wrist, whispering, "How about I show you if my hair has fully grown?"

Dong Qingqing's cheeks instantly turned red, and she glared at him: "Murong Xuanyu, you are a pervert."

Murong Xuanyu not only did not let go, but pulled her closer, lowered his head close to her ear and said: "Qingqing, that's only for you, Lecher."

His breath blew on Dong Qingqing's neck, causing her to shudder. She bit her lip and stepped hard on Murong Xuanyu.

Murong Xuanyu loosened his hand in pain, and Dong Qingqing took the opportunity to escape from his control. Looking at her back as she walked away, Murong Xuanyu shook his head helplessly.

This scene fell into the eyes of King Rui, and he was secretly shocked: This old ninth, who usually does not show his true colors, turned out to be so scheming. His mother's family is weak and has no chance of becoming an emperor, but he has also set his sights on the Weiyuan General's Mansion. If he succeeds, the future will be unpredictable. A trace of coldness flashed in King Rui's eyes, and murderous intent was looming.

Anyang led the maid to a more remote place and hid there to provide an opportunity for her ninth brother. She could see that her ninth brother, who was not doing his job properly, liked Dong Qingqing, but Dong Qingqing, a silly girl, could not see it. She did not want to interfere in their relationship and let them develop on their own.

Suddenly, she found a cool stream in front of her, and Anyang's girlish heart was immediately activated. Seeing that there was no one around, she immediately took off her shoes and socks and began to play in the water happily.

Although it was late spring and early summer, the stream water was still a bit chilly, but this did not dampen Anyang's interest in playing. She turned to the maid Linglong beside her and said with a smile: "Linglong, come down and play in the water with us."

Linglong looked nervous, looking around from time to time and said, "Princess, please come up and put on your shoes and socks. Be careful not to catch a cold."

Anyang, however, became more and more playful and started to splash water at Linglong. Linglong dodged and said, "Princess, you are so mean. You only know how to bully me."

Anyang burst into laughter, his laughter was as clear as a silver bell, echoing in the air. Linglong continued to persuade: "Princess, please put on your shoes and socks quickly, it's not good to be seen by others."

She said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, this place is remote and few people come here."

Anyang's laughter echoed in the stream, and she had more and more fun, as if she had returned to her carefree childhood. Although Linglong was still worried, she was gradually infected by Anyang's joy, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously.

It also infected Wei Ruchi who was hiding in the dark and staring at her quietly. A doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. What a cute silly girl.

A quarter of an hour passed, and Anyang showed no sign of coming out of the water. Wei Ruchi could not help but frown. He shook his head helplessly and coughed lightly.

Linglong's face changed drastically, "Princess...Princess, someone is coming!"

Anyang was startled and hurriedly went ashore to put on his shoes and socks. He saw Wei Ruchi walking towards him.

Anyang thought to himself that this was not good. He should not have seen that he was playing in the water just now. He should not have seen his own feet. He should not have seen them, he definitely did not see them.

She smiled awkwardly and said, "Brother Ruchi, why are you here?"

Wei Ruchi couldn't help but smile when he saw her looking like she had done something wrong: "Princess, what are you doing here?"

"I...I was just passing by here, and when I saw the clear stream, I couldn't help but look at it for a while."

"Oh, just watched for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Anyang lowered his head and remained silent.

Wei Ruchi restrained his smile and said seriously: "It's spring now, it's too early to go into the water and play. Don't be so playful in the future, okay?"

Anyang's cheeks instantly turned red, like a cooked lobster. Then he... he must have seen her feet. It really embarrassed her. Couldn't he just pretend that he had just come? He even mentioned playing in the water as if nothing had happened. If outsiders knew about it, how could she get married in the future?

"What are you thinking about?" Wei Ruchi asked softly. Her face was flushed and she was in a daze. He naturally knew what she was thinking.

"Oh, nothing, I understand." Anyang reacted quickly and replied. She didn't know why, looking at Wei Ruchi gave her the same feeling as meeting his fifth brother, which made her feel inexplicably nervous.

"That's good." Wei Ruchi said in a gentle voice, his eyes fell on Anyang's wet skirt, and he said to the maid next to him: "Go get some dry clothes for the princess."

Linglong left quickly after hearing this. Wei Ruchi took off his robe and put it on Anyang. Anyang quickly stepped back and said, "Brother Ruchi, I'm not cold."

Wei Ruchi said without question: "Be obedient and don't catch a cold."

Anyang's heart warmed, and he said softly, "Thank you, brother Ruchi, for your concern."

The two fell into silence for a moment. Anyang just hoped that Linglong would come quickly, so that others would not see her and Wei Ruchi together, which would cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Wei Ruchi broke the silence and said, "Princess, is there any young man you like at the banquet today?"

Anyang shook his head gently and said, "No."

Wei Ruchi locked his eyes with Anyang and said bluntly, "Well, I've taken a fancy to a girl."

Anyang's eyes lit up immediately, and he looked at Wei Ruchi with a smile, and asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Wei Ruchi looked at Anyang lovingly for a moment, and said word by word: "Her name is Anyang!"

Anyang was stunned when she heard this, and her smile froze in the corners of her eyes. After a while, she reacted and blushed. She lowered her head and fiddled with the corner of her clothes. She didn't know how to respond at this moment, and her heart was beating like a deer.

"Anyang, do you know that I fell in love with you at first sight when I first met you five years ago?" Wei Ruchi said softly, with a hint of firmness in his tone.

Anyang didn't dare to look at Wei Ruchi, and whispered: "Five years ago I was only fourteen years old, how could this be..."

Wei Ruchi interrupted her gently: "So I have been waiting for you to grow up."

"Brother Ruchi, there is a big age gap between you and me, and I have always regarded you as my brother." Anyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

When Wei Ruchi heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by tenderness. "Anyang, age is not a problem. I am only seven years older than you, and my feelings for you are not brotherly." Wei Ruchi took a step forward and closed the distance between him and Anyang. "Be good! Give me a chance to take care of you, okay?"

Anyang was flustered. She had never thought that Wei Ruchi would say such words to her. She raised her head and looked into Wei Ruchi's eyes, which were full of sincerity and affection.

“Brother Ruchi, I…I…” Anyang bit her lip. She needed time to sort out her thoughts.

Wei Ruchi smiled and nodded, "You don't need to answer me now, I'll wait for your answer. Whenever you need me, I'll be by your side."

At this time, Linglong brought some dry clothes and saw that the atmosphere between the two was a bit serious. The princess's blushing face revealed a bit of unnaturalness.

Wei Ruchi said to Linglong, "Take the princess to change her clothes." Then he turned to Anyang and said gently, "Go quickly!"

Anyang nodded slightly, returned the robe to Wei Ruchi, and followed Linglong away. At this moment, her mind was blank and her heart was in turmoil!

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