Golden Branch

Swish!

Wang Heng wrote the last word, took the pen, and took two steps back.

She raised her hand to throw the pen aside when a slender, white hand stretched out from behind her.

Ok?

This hand looks familiar?

Wang Heng was slightly startled and subconsciously wanted to turn her head.

The person beside him said respectfully, "Princess, I'll do it!"

Zheng Shisan's voice.

She is coming!

I think Zheng Shisan has been estimating her itinerary and expected her to arrive in the capital in the next few days, so he sent people to guard the city gate in advance.

Wang Heng's carriage had just arrived at the official road outside the city when the people sent by Zheng Shisan discovered it.

There was no other way. Looking throughout the capital, only Princess Langya rode in a four-wheeled carriage.

Not to mention, there was also the emblem of Princess Langya’s Mansion on the carriage.

If Wang Heng went directly into the city, Zheng Shisan would go to the princess's mansion and wait after receiving the news.

But there happened an "accident" today. Wang Heng not only stopped but also got off the carriage. Zheng Shisan's men reported all this to Zheng Shisan, so she came to greet her outside the city in person.

Zheng Shisan had served Wang Heng for several years and had long been accustomed to following behind her.

When Wang Heng was writing, she ground the ink and took the pen.

While Wang Heng was painting, she helped pass things and mix paints.

She is not a slave, but she is more dedicated.

Even after Zheng Shisan got married, she remained respectful to Wang Heng.

Lou Yu stood aside with his hands behind his back, looking coldly at Zheng Shisan who did not care about her noble status as the Crown Prince's Consort. As soon as he got off the carriage, he quickly came to Wang Heng's side. The dissatisfaction he had with Zheng Shisan because of Wang Heng's birthday had dissipated a little.

But it only dissipated a little, and was not completely forgiven.

Because to Lou Yu, Zheng Shisan's behavior was just fulfilling his duty, not an achievement that needed to be praised.

"Ok!"

Wang Heng didn't have as many ideas as Lou Yu.

She could even understand Zheng Shisan: Shisan Niang was already married, and her focus would shift.

Since Wang Heng was not her mistress, Yang Shou naturally became the most important person to Zheng Shisan.

For Yang Shou's sake, Zheng Shisan could come and ask Wang Heng to arrange a job for him.

In order to prepare for Yang Shou's expedition, Zheng Shisan can temporarily put Wang Heng's birthday aside.

...This is human nature, and Wang Heng will not be too harsh on her.

Of course, Wang Heng was no saint. She was someone who valued reciprocity.

Zheng Shisan had shifted her focus, and Wang Heng would not regard her as her most important confidant.

Furthermore, even if Zheng Shisan had not changed, Wang Heng could not treat her the same way she treated Wang Mian.

They are all best friends, but there is a distinction between "legitimate" and "illegitimate" ones.

This is also why Zheng Shisan chose to place more importance on her husband after getting married.

She was not the person Wang Heng valued most. As a secondary alternative, she naturally changed after she made her own choice.

Wang Heng’s principle is to let things take their course.

She never forces anything, nor does she disappoint.

If Zheng Shisan is willing to continue to get close to her, she will give him some rewards.

Zheng Shisan and she are drifting further and further apart, and Wang Heng will also support them, so she will never lack study companions.

Just like now, even if Zheng Shisan didn't come forward to take her pen, there was Zheng Shiliu.

Out of the corner of Wang Heng's eye, she just happened to see Zheng Shiliu approaching, but he was just one step slower than Zheng Shisan.

Wang Heng responded casually and handed the pen to Zheng Shisan.

Zheng Shisan took it respectfully and placed it on the desk.

Then, she took two steps back and stood beside Wang Heng, one on the left and one on the right with Zheng Shiliu.

"Prince Consort Zhou, how is it? Is my calligraphy worthy of your attention?"

Wang Heng has not forgotten the idiot who tried to provoke her brother.

She turned around and looked at Zhou He. Her voice was gentle, but to Zhou He, it was like a sharp arrow piercing his heart.

“Is it worth the sight”?

Too modest.

Princess Langya's flying white calligraphy is not just "pleasant to the eyes", it is clearly pleasing to the eye and makes people applaud!

A young woman, only 28 years old, was able to write such artistic conception of Feibai. People present did not dare to say whether such skill could shock the capital, but it was enough to make them feel ashamed.

Especially Zhou He, his fair and delicate face turned red.

Oh no, it wasn't the skin that was hot, but the entire skin was torn off by Wang Heng, thrown on the ground and stepped on repeatedly.

humiliation!

This is definitely the greatest humiliation for him.

He wanted to challenge Lou Yu, but Lou Yu's woman said he was not worthy.

This woman can even write better calligraphy with her left hand than him!

Gurgle, gurgle!

There was a noise in Zhou He's throat. He clenched his teeth tightly to prevent the old blood from spitting out.

However, his mouth was filled with the taste of rust.

"Da da da!"

"drive!"

At this moment, in the afterglow of the setting sun, a group of knights came galloping along the official road from afar.

The leader was a woman in red Hu clothing, she was in her twenties, bright and flamboyant, with an imposing aura.

As they got closer, the Red Knight seemed to notice the hustle and bustle in this corner, and he stopped with a "whoosh".

"Your Highness, it's Princess Ping'an!"

The servants around Zhou He all came from the princess's mansion.

They recognized their master and hurried forward while shouting.

Zhou He was stunned for a moment: "Princess? Didn't the princess go out of town hunting?"

Secretly puzzled, Zhou He hurriedly looked over.

"Really, Your Highness! She's back in the city?"

Zhou He was stunned again.

According to past custom, Princess Ping'an would only stay out of the city for two or three days.

There are almost no cases of returning to the city on the same day.

What happened today?

Although he was puzzled, out of respect for the princess, Zhou He quickly tidied his appearance and walked towards Princess Ping'an.

Zhou He was so anxious, not only because he instinctively wanted to please the princess, but also because he thought of the predicament he was in today.

In any case, Princess Langya humiliated him.

He was indeed of humble origin and could not compare to the princess in dignity.

But, beating a dog also depends on the owner.

His wife is the biological daughter of the saint, so she is more respectable than Wang Heng, a fake princess.

Especially Ping'an is the oldest and is the eldest sister.

As the elder sister, Princess Ping'an is qualified and confident to admonish Wang Heng.

"He, is he going to complain to Ping An?"

Wang Heng has the most acute sense of people's emotions.

Glancing at Zhou He who was walking away quickly, Wang Heng guessed what he was thinking.

She walked to Lou Yu's side and muttered softly.

"The dog got beaten outside, so of course he ran to wag his tail to his owner!"

Lou Yu is as mean as ever.

Wang Heng was amused and laughed sweetly.

Zheng Shisan and Zheng Shiliu also hid their smiles with their sleeves.

However, Zheng Shisan's smile was mixed with a hint of uneasiness——

Mr. Lou is still as indifferent as ever, and he values ​​the princess so much.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu did not move, and watched Zhou He trot all the way to Princess Ping'an's horse.

Princess Ping'an did not dismount, but continued to sit high on the horse's back.

Zhou He raised his head, smiled, and said something to Ping An in a slightly humble tone.

When Princess Ping'an heard Zhou He's words, she turned around and looked at Wang Heng and Lou Yu.

Then, she dismounted easily, holding the whip, and strode over.

She didn't continue listening and didn't care about Zhou He.

Zhou He was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Princess Ping'an to be so "anxious".

Before he could finish his complaint, the princess jumped off her horse and ran to settle the score with Princess Langya.

Wang Heng: ...Are you sure? Ping An is not someone who would be so reckless!

A sinister glint flashed across Lou Yu's eyes: "...Damn it! This disgusting, ugly bastard is here to disgust me again."

"Langya, are you back in Beijing?"

"Han Zhang is here too!"

Princess Ping'an strode up to the two of them and greeted them cheerfully.

"Hello, Sister Ping'an! I just returned to Beijing!"

Wang Heng bent her knees slightly and bowed politely to her "elder sister".

Her drooping eyelids concealed the inquiry in her eyes—

What happened to Princess Ping'an?

Why does she look so strange?

Wang Heng keenly noticed that when Princess Ping'an greeted her, her eyes were glued to her brother.

Instead, her new husband, whom she should have been close to and caring about, was left behind without a care in the world, and she didn't even glance at him!

what's the situation?

Even if Princess Ping'an had a new love and disliked Zhou He, she should have paid attention to a certain monk instead of looking at Lou Yu with the kind of eyes that made Wang Heng very disgusted.

Wang Heng herself didn't realize that when Princess Ping'an was looking at Lou Yu wantonly, Wang Heng's body reacted faster than her brain. She took a step forward and stood in front of Lou Yu again.

A dark light flashed in Lou Yu's deep eyes.

His heartbeat couldn't help but quicken: Was Ah Heng doing this to protect him, or was she jealous?

Unlike the confrontation with Zhou He just now, the Princess Ping'an he was facing now did not have any provocative words or actions except for a disgusting look.

Wang Heng, however, quickly protected him behind her.

Lou Yu couldn't help but overthink, even to the point of delusion: Could it be that Ping An's seductive gaze made Ah Heng feel a sense of crisis, and then -

Although Lou Yu still hated Ping An and could not tolerate being watched by her, he would actually be happy if he could make the little girl understand.

Lou Yu, who is much taller than Wang Heng, cannot be overshadowed by Wang Heng's delicate and slender figure.

These two people standing together are like a peony and a pine tree.

However, "Qingsong" had a look of happiness as if he was being protected, and stood obediently behind Wang Heng.

Wang Heng, like a hen protecting her chicks, protected Lou Yu behind her to prevent him from being contaminated by Ping'an's malicious gaze.

"...After all, they're an unmarried couple, so sweet!"

"Langya, I heard that the Duke of Qi traveled over 200 miles out of the capital to bear your child..."

Seeing the interaction between Wang Heng and Lou Yu, Princess Ping'an's eyes flashed with complexity.

What a perfect match, so sweet.

Unlike her, no one she married could make her wish come true.

The original husband was a mediocre man in appearance and talent. The second husband was a talented man. Although he looked good, his character and behavior were really petty.

Compared to the naturally noble Lou Yu, his appearance is inferior, his bearing is inferior, and his talent is not as good as Lou Yu's.

What did Zhou He say just now? Did he say that he was humiliated by Langya?

Got it!

Even his only talent was suppressed by a little-known woman from Langya.

Princess Pingan felt annoyed and jealous at the thought. With all these negative emotions intertwined, she deliberately glanced at the "wall of works" beside her and said jokingly, "What are you doing? Langya just returned to the capital, and you're already bullying your brother-in-law?"