Golden Branch

"Jixiang, come here!"

Wang Heng didn't look at Lou Yu's expression. She turned around and waved towards the corner.

As she called, an orange "ball" rolled over.

This is the pet raised by Wang Heng, the only kitten born by the raccoon cat in Hedong. Wang Heng named it Jixiang.

Jixiang was taken care of very well and went to Beijing with Wang Heng.

After arriving in Beijing, Jixiang did not live in the rare animal garden, but was raised by Wang Heng in the yard.

Although they are said to be free-range, there are still special maids to take care of them.

As a result of careful care, the cat, who is only a few months old, has already shown signs of being a big orange cat.

That little body is furry and round.

When I reached out and touched it, it was all little fleshy.

Jixiang may have been raised by humans since he was a child, and is closer to humans than his mother.

Especially the master Wang Heng, just wave her hand and call out twice, and Jixiang will come running over.

It "rolled" all the way to Wang Heng. Really? It rolled. The little guy couldn't even brake. He rushed forward several steps and fell on the smooth solid wood floor.

A cat, turned into a cat pancake, lying on its back with its legs spread out, revealing its fleshy belly and pink paw pads.

Wang Heng leaned forward, reached out and grabbed Jixiang's chubby little legs, and with a gentle tug, pulled the cat closer.

"Aww!"

Jixiang called in a baby voice.

Wang Heng used both hands to pinch Jixiang's two front paws, picked it up and placed it in her arms.

"Be good! Brother has a gift for you!"

Wang Heng habitually stroked Jixiang's shiny fur and coaxed him softly.

Jixiang seemed to have truly understood what Wang Heng said. He did not struggle, but lay down obediently.

Wang Heng freed one hand, picked up the red gold chain with the bell, and waved it in front of Jixiang. "Jixiang, does it look good? This is your necklace. Let me put it on you!"

The golden light is reflected in Jixiang's big round eyes.

It seemed to really understand human language. When Wang Heng said "collar" and wanted to put it on, it actually raised its head and straightened its little neck.

Wang Heng was amused when she saw this: "Jixiang, I didn't expect you to be a beauty-loving cat slave!"

While chatting and laughing, Wang Heng put the chain on Li Nu with her own hands.

Jixiang cooperated very well throughout the whole process, without moving around or waving his little paws.

After fastening the buckle, Wang Heng shook her head, looked around, and nodded gently: "Looks good!"

She still remembered that this gift was from Lou Yu.

Turning around, Wang Heng smiled and said to Lou Yu, "Brother, what do you think? Does this chain suit Li Nu very well?"

Lou Yu smiled gently, showing no sign of anything unusual.

However, Wang Heng could still sense the darkness and coldness hidden beneath someone's warmth.

"...Whatever Ah Heng says, that's what it is!"

Lou Yu's voice was as sweet as jade.

Jixiang was completely unaware of the undercurrents between the two masters. It shook its little body, and the golden chain made a crisp sound of jingling.

Jixiang seemed to like this sound very much. It shook more happily, and the round ball rolled back and forth on the floor.

Along with its joy, the golden bells kept ringing.

The bright sunshine of early summer shines in, and tiny particles are faintly seen floating in the beams of light.

The stunning girl and the gorgeous boy sat cross-legged facing each other. Neither of them spoke a word, except for a chubby orange ball of fur that was jumping and tumbling around lively.

The picture is beautiful, but also has a hint of weirdness.

Holding an invitation, Bai Zhi walked to the corridor and stood at the door. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but stop.

"Your Highness, the Princess of Hengyang has sent an invitation. You are invited to attend the garden party on the outskirts of the Jincheng Princess's residence on May 16th."

Bai Zhi tensed up and bowed in reply.

She didn't know what had happened to the two young masters, but she just felt inexplicably uneasy.

I always feel that if I rush in rashly, I might become a "fish in the pond".

Hearing Bai Zhi's slightly trembling voice, Wang Heng raised her head and said with a smile, "Did Hengyang really send an invitation?"

"Baizhi, come in!"

While Wang Heng was greeting Bai Zhi, she casually explained to Lou Yu, "At my brother's birthday banquet that day, Princess Hengyang mentioned that their family had built a new garden outside the city and invited me to visit."

"The Crown Princess also reminded me that it's not good to stay in the mansion all the time. I think it makes sense. Now that I've come to this prosperous capital, I should go out more often!"

It’s not about seeing the world, but about appreciating more and different scenery.

Lou Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, "Isn't it good to stay in the mansion all the time?"

His Ah Heng was the peony that he had raised in seclusion.

Why should you show yourself in public and be coveted by countless people?

Deep in Lou Yu's heart, dark energy began to surge.

He has always been restrained and has always tried his best to give Ah Heng enough "freedom" and "respect".

As for Ah Heng, she has been very well-behaved over the past ten years.

Never run around and never hang out with irrelevant people.

Unfortunately, when Ah Heng grew up and was given the title of princess, she started to become naughty.

Perhaps in Ah Heng's view, the last quarrel had been successfully turned over, and the two of them were back to normal.

But in Lou Yu's heart, he always remembered every word and every sentence Wang Heng said.

He knew that he had personality problems and had been trying to restrain himself.

But he also has his limits.

Ah Heng's current words and actions are already touching that line.

“It’s not about being good or bad, but I should have tried more!”

There will also be more choices.

Lou Yu clenched his Elephant Bone Crushing Technique, his smile unchanged. He nodded slowly, "Since Ah Heng wants to try it, let's go out and have some fun."

Yes, as long as she always stayed in the greenhouse he created, Ah Heng would never know the cruelty outside.

Being a princess is not omnipotent.

A beautiful appearance is often a burden.

Lou Yu didn't want Wang Heng to get hurt, but he couldn't help but think: only by hitting a wall can one learn a lesson.

Princess Hengyang?

Lu Jue? !

He is indeed a good person, but he and Aheng are not a good match!

If Ah Heng had not seen it with her own eyes and experienced it for herself, it would have been just wishful thinking and she would never have realized this.

……

Lou Yu stood up and left, and ran into Wang Mian who came in from outside in the corridor in the courtyard.

"Greetings, Mr. Lou!"

Wang Mian bowed.

Lou Yu nodded and said "hmm" casually.

hiss!

Although the young man in front of him was still so warm and gentle, Wang Mian couldn't help but feel his hair stand on end.

Danger!

It seems that this little pervert Lou Yu is on the verge of exploding.

"Ajiu, what have you done? You actually provoked that little pervert to the point where his evil spirit leaked out?"

Wang Mian secretly complained, but did not dare to show it on his face.

"I'm going to see Jiu Niang! My dear, please do as you please!"

Wang Mian was nervous. He said something to Lou Yu briefly and left in a hurry.

Lou Yu didn't bother with Wang Mian and walked straight out of the mansion.

Wang Mian felt relieved when he heard the footsteps going away.

She slowed down her pace, turned her head, and just saw Lou Yu's receding back.

call!

The little pervert has too much aura.

He was clearly still a middle school student, and he was clearly smiling, but he always made her feel scared.

"Ajiu, did you have a fight with your brother?"

Wang Mian hurried to the main hall of Haitang Courtyard and saw Wang Heng leisurely playing with the kitten, so he asked with some confusion.

Huh?

Looking at Ajiu's expression, he doesn't seem angry.

Is she unilaterally provoking Lou Yu?

"No! Why would I quarrel with my brother?"

Wang Heng did not mention the matter of the gold chain because it was too private and would reveal certain secrets.

Even though Amian was her best friend, Wang Heng would not tell her.

She looked innocent, as if nothing had really happened.

Wang Mian looked at her steadily for a long time, but didn't find anything unusual. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm glad we didn't quarrel!"

Lou Yu is a person who seems to be evolving from a minor pervert to a major pervert.

Wang Mian didn't want his eldest daughter to really anger Lou Yu and end up killing herself.

"A Mian, aren't you busy recently?"

Wang Heng didn't want to discuss her own affairs anymore, so she changed the subject to Wang Mian:

"The glass workshop, the new crops on the farm, and the many matters concerning the Xiao family, my Ah Mian has been very busy these days, right?"

"What happened today? How could you spare the time to talk to me?"

Wang Heng's words were not complaints, but rather expressions of heartache and admiration.

Amian has had a very difficult life and is so amazing.

She takes care of so many things.

From morning to night, from the Wang family to the Xiao family, from the capital to the suburbs, he was so busy that he was like a spinning top.

It was at the birthday party that day that Wang Heng met Wang Mian.

In the next four or five days, Wang Mian didn't come to play with her.

"We already have a rough framework for all matters. The rest can be handled by someone in charge!"

"As for me, I'm not just free today, I'll have free time in the next few days. So, Ajiu, do you have plans to go out and play?"

Wang Mian smiled and said that she had indeed been busy these past few days.

The affairs are complicated and intricate, but fortunately they have been sorted out and reliable people have been assigned. Although Wang Mian is a strong woman, she will not do everything herself.

"Yes! It's a garden party!"

As she spoke, Wang Heng handed the invitation sent by Princess Hengyang to Wang Mian: "In Longshouyuan, you can climb the heights and visit the gardens."

"Amian, do you want to go? If you want to go, let's go together!"

Although Wang Mian had been granted the title of a county lady, she was also engaged to the Marquis of Changle.

But, after all, the foundation is too shallow.

Other nobles might think of a figure like Princess Wang, but for a top noble lady like Princess Hengyang, they might not be able to take care of her.

It doesn’t matter, Wang Mian is her good friend, she can take her with her.

"Okay! I'll go with Ajiu!"

It's not just about participating in such high-end banquets, but also about accompanying (monitoring?) best friends.

Wang Mian always had a bad feeling that his eldest daughter was on the road to death.

She wanted to follow her, watch her, and try her best to prevent her from committing suicide.

……

May 16th, easy to travel.

Wang Heng took Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan, and many slaves, guards, etc., and rode on her own carriage, and left the city in a grand manner.

The new villa built by the Wei family in Longshouyuan is really not small. In addition to the courtyard, pavilions, towers and other buildings, there is also a large -

"Begonia Forest?"

The yard is full of crabapple trees?

Wang Heng's heart was slightly touched when she saw this scene...