Golden Branch

“…Mother!”

Although Wang Heng was a little surprised, she could understand why her mother told her this.

Her mother could not always be with her, and could not teach her by example.

The mother and daughter would never miss any of the few opportunities to meet.

Back in Yizhou, her mother taught her skin care, beauty...all kinds of secrets to take care of herself.

Her mother also taught her how to control her subordinates and how to manage the household.

Now, Wang Heng has come to the capital and is about to get married, so the subjects that Concubine Jiang wants to teach her naturally become the ways to be a wife and tame her husband.

Wang Heng could understand and appreciate her mother's love for her child.

However, as an unmarried girl, she still felt a little uncomfortable when she suddenly heard her mother say these things.

Concubine Jiang was a little girl herself, so how could she not know the shyness and anxiety of a girl?

She ignored Wang Heng's little tantrum and continued, "Ajiu, after getting married, you can no longer be as willful as you were when you were still in the boudoir."

"You can't always treat Hanzhang as 'brother.'"

"He is your husband, your partner, and the lover you will spend your life with."

"You may not understand love between men and women yet, but even though you haven't experienced it, you have seen it!"

"Not to mention mother, even your sisters have all married one after another. You have seen and heard how they get along with their husbands."

Concubine Jiang patiently taught her daughter.

Her meaning was very clear. Even if her daughter was not smart, she had to pretend to be smart.

Love and affection can be acted out.

Concubine Jiang could see clearly that her daughter was most like her, both were good at disguise.

When he was a child, Ajiu could pretend to be well-behaved and good-tempered.

Now that she is getting married, Ajiu can also pretend to be moved and in love, and pretend to be deeply in love.

Even when Concubine Jiang first went to Yang Chong, she might not have had much love for him in her heart.

Yet she was still able to pretend to be deeply in love with her husband.

She does love herself, but she also loves her husband.

Moreover, precisely because she values ​​herself first, the infatuation she occasionally displays for her husband becomes even more precious.

Concubine Jiang explained all this to Wang Heng in detail.

Marriage needs to be managed and the husband needs to be tamed, so that it can last long and be happy.

Wang Heng listened carefully. Although she had her own opinions, she was also happy to listen to the experiences and insights of successful people.

The love between Wang Mian and Xiao Wuzhi is brilliant and passionate.

Zheng Shisan and Yang Shou did not have much love for each other, but Zheng Shisan succeeded in keeping Yang Shou in his hands.

My two best friends have been married for two years and have both announced good news in the past one or two months.

Yes, Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan are both pregnant.

Their marriages may not be exactly the same, but their happiness today is similar.

Wang Heng didn't say it, but secretly, she gained something from them.

Now with Concubine Jiang's personal instruction, Wang Heng has a wider and deeper understanding and insight into love and marriage.

"...Mother, don't worry! I will keep everything you said in mind."

"I will also get along well with my brother. We will be happy."

A'niang is right. Since you have decided to marry my brother, you should manage the relationship well.

My brother really loves her, and she trusts him, but marriage is never maintained by feelings alone.

She needs a lot of planning, and she will manage it carefully.

Even if not for herself, it should be for the relationship between her and her brother that has lasted for more than ten years.

It's not about love, she just doesn't want herself and her brother to end up hating each other and becoming enemies.

……

Concubine Jiang not only taught her daughter a lot of experience, but also gave her many rewards.

The carriage was filled with the latest red gold silk head ornaments made by the Chief Designer, the latest brocade and embroidery products from Jiangnan, as well as fresh fruits from the south and furs from the north...

Wang Heng didn't lack these things, but the things given by the Imperial Concubine were not important. What was important was the attitude of the nobles in the palace that was revealed.

Princess Langya was in mourning for her father and disappeared from the social circle in the capital for two and a half years, but she was still the most beloved daughter in the harem and the apple of her eye.

Although the sage did not give any reward, he allowed Concubine Jiang to treat Princess Langya so well, which in itself was a reward.

Some people say that the floor tiles in Taiji Palace have eyes.

Maybe it's an exaggeration, but it's pretty close to the truth.

As soon as Baifu Palace received some rewards, the news about Princess Langya's favor spread throughout the palace.

When Wang Heng arrived at the palace gate with a large amount of rewards, the guards at the palace gate seemed to become more respectful towards her.

Wang Heng did not care about these things. She followed the rules and left the palace with her servants, rewards, etc.

"Princess!"

As soon as she stepped out of the palace gate, Wang Heng heard a familiar voice.

She hurriedly followed the sound and saw Lou Yu in a red official uniform.

Lou Yu was leading the horse, followed by seven or eight guards.

Seeing Wang Heng and her group coming out, Lou Yu threw the reins to the guard beside him and strode towards them.

At the palace gate, there were officials, palace maids, and guards coming in and out. Lou Yu did not call her "Aheng", but called her "Princess" very respectfully.

Wang Heng felt warm in her heart. This was her brother, who was always trying to elevate her status.

I have such a good brother, so for his sake, I should also manage my life with all my heart.

Wang Heng secretly made up her mind. When she looked up, a sweet, bright smile had already spread across her beautiful face: "Brother! You're here!"

Wang Heng's eyes are round and big, with clear black and white, and lively and moist.

Lou Yu was tall, so if he wanted to look directly at Wang Heng, he had to lower his head slightly.

He lowered his eyes and looked carefully, and then he found that he could clearly see his reflection in Aheng's eyes.

Ah Heng always said that his eye sockets were deep, as if he was looking at dogs with deep affection.

Ah Heng had no idea that she was born with a pair of affectionate eyes.

Moreover, her eyes are clean and clear, like a clear pond, not only affectionate but also pure.

Being looked at like this by Ah Heng, Lou Yu felt his throat tighten and he quickly clenched his left thumb.

Lou Yu squeezed the fingers that were not wearing the Crushing Decree tightly and barely suppressed the emotions that were suddenly surging.

"Yeah! I'll pick you up!"

Controlling himself perfectly, Lou Yu walked closer to Wang Heng.

He quickly passed by Wang Heng's side. The servants behind her, as well as several palace maids, were all holding boxes in their hands.

Lou Yu knew that these were probably rewards from Concubine Jiang.

Quite a lot!

Lou Yu pondered silently, wondering if Ah Heng's carriage would still be able to accommodate anyone after all these things were piled up.

At this moment, Wang Heng suddenly said, "Brother, I don't want to ride in a carriage anymore! I want to ride a horse!"

Since you have decided to run your business with all your heart, start from now on.

Wang Heng raised her head and said in a soft, sweet voice, "With so many things piled in the carriage, it's going to be uncomfortable to sit in."

Lou Yu nodded: "Okay! Let's ride a horse!"

As he spoke, Lou Yu raised his hand.

The personal guards behind him understood and hurriedly led Lou Yu's red Dayuan horse to the front.

Lou Yu did not take back the reins, but stood beside the horse.

He held out his hand, "Princess, please!"

Wang Heng didn't hesitate to walk around Lou Yu and raised her foot to step into the stirrup.

No horse stone was used, and no guards were sent to serve him.

Seeing this, Lou Yu sighed helplessly, bent down, lowered his outstretched hand, and instead of holding Wang Heng's arm, he supported Wang Heng's feet with his hands.

The embroidered shoes are lilac-colored and embroidered with gold thread. The uppers have intricate embroidery patterns and are dotted with a few round pearls.

It is surprisingly small when placed on the palm of your hand.

Lou Yushao put in a little effort and lifted Wang Heng onto the horse's back.

Wang Heng turned over swiftly and sat steadily on the saddle.

"Brother! Hand!"

Wang Heng was not in a hurry to take the reins, but raised her hand and called out to Lou Yu in a sweet voice.

Lou Yu had stood up straight, his line of sight almost at the same level as Wang Heng, who was sitting high on the horse.

Hearing Wang Heng's sweet voice, Lou Yu's heart trembled again.

His Adam's apple rolled slightly, Lou Yu tried hard to restrain himself and obediently stretched out his hand.

Wang Heng directly grabbed Lou Yu's hand, took out a handkerchief, and wiped it gently and carefully.

There was a layer of dust on the white and slender palms.

If you look closely, you can vaguely see the trace of a shoe print.

Wang Heng wiped them all clean.

While wiping, her little hand would inadvertently touch Lou Yu's palm.

Lou Yu's hands were big, with distinct joints, but not delicate.

He has been practicing martial arts since he was young, and there is a thick layer of calluses on his palms and fingertips.

As Wang Heng was wiping, her hands started to become restless.

The fingertips, as soft as tofu, gently stroked the palm, stroking a few lines.

Lou Yu: ...What's going on?

In the past, it was he who did these things, not the little girl.

Also, was Ah Heng doing this intentionally or unintentionally?

Does she know that this kind of intimacy between men and women is a form of teasing?

Is she "seducing" him?

boom!

The moment this realization flooded into his mind, Lou Yu's world seemed to explode with fireworks.

His little girl finally got it?

"Okay, wipe it clean!"

This was Wang Heng’s first time flirting with someone and she had no experience at all.

When she raised her head, her rosy face had already turned red due to shame.

She felt a little uncomfortable and her voice became a little hoarse.

Perhaps, she is not just "managing" but is also unconsciously moved.

When she teased others, she also moved their heartstrings.

……

This day, at Prince Rui’s Palace.

Yang Shou strode in from outside, wrapped in cold air.

His face was colder than the ice hanging from the eaves.

Just now, while drinking in a tavern in the West Market, Yang Shou heard a piece of news:

The twelve-year-old prince of Anguo, Lou Lin, unexpectedly joined the Qianniu Guard and was given the rank of deputy captain.

Twelve years old, a Qianniu Guard, and a deputy captain!

He is the prince of Ruiwang, almost twenty years old, but still can only stay at home idle.

Just a brief comparison and Yang Shou's heart was filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Why?

Is it just because Lou Lin is Lou Yu’s younger brother?

With just one word from Lou Yu, a half-grown child was allowed to join the army and become an official?!

It is obvious that Yang Shou and Lou Yu have a very good relationship. They are brothers-in-law.

He stormed into the east main courtyard and climbed the stairs. Without waiting for the maid serving at the door to do anything, Yang Shou forcefully lifted the thick cotton door curtain.

Zheng Shisan was sitting cross-legged on the low couch. When he heard the noise and saw Yang Shou's angry face, a hint of mockery flashed across his eyes...