Golden Branch

"Ajiu, there's something weird about this Ashlin!"

After watching Ashlin leave, Wang Mian hurriedly said to Wang Heng, "She seems to have malicious intentions towards you!"

"A Mian, be more confident and remove the 'seemingly'!"

Wang Heng stood under the corridor, while the backs of Ashlin and others had disappeared into the corridor.

She looked into the distance and spoke softly to Wang Mian.

"...Could it be that she has a crush on Mr. Lou?"

Wang Mian subconsciously thought about the relationship between men and women.

If one of two women who have never met each other harbors ill will towards each other, it is most likely out of jealousy.

Moreover, Wang Mian had personally experienced Ashlin's ambiguous way of speaking just now.

Wang Mian was smart, and Ashlin's methods were too crude, so Wang Mian naturally understood her little plan.

She deliberately provoked others and made it seem like she and Lou Yu had an affair, making it easy for people to think that she liked Lou Yu and then became jealous of Wang Heng.

"not necessarily!"

Wang Heng curled the corners of her lips. Ashlin really wanted to sow discord between Wang Heng and Lou Yu.

However, Wang Heng did not see any obsession with Lou Yu in Ashlin's eyes.

"Then why is she doing this?"

"Ajiu, there is no hatred without reason in this world!"

Wang Mian couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Wang Heng smiled, "It's not without reason. She hates my brother and my purity."

"My brother is a noble gentleman, and I am a pure lady."

"And some of the snakes, insects, rats, and ants in the sewers hate the 'cleanliness' of others the most."

"Because of their own misfortunes, they want to pull the gods down from the altar and taint the snow with filth."

Although Wang Heng is young, she can see through people's hearts.

What she felt from Ashlin was this kind of unwillingness.

Maybe she herself is unfortunate, but she will not resent those who hurt her, but will vent her anger on or even hurt other innocent people.

Since she herself is in hell, she cannot bear to see others in heaven and wants to drag them down to keep her company.

Wang Mian: ...Sorry, I was naive!

Yes, there are such people in this world who “harm others without benefiting themselves”.

"Since she has bad intentions, we should be on guard!"

"As for Mr. Lou, I'm not worried. He definitely won't be seduced by Ashlin!"

Although Wang Mian always complains that Lou Yu is a pervert, perverts do have their good points.

The paranoid and crazy Lou Yu would never be as "centrally air-conditioned" as Yang Shou. He only recognized Wang Heng.

No matter how beautiful or charming other women are, I will not be moved.

Not only will Ashlin's many methods not work on Lou Yu, but will instead arouse the little pervert's hatred.

If you're not careful, the little pervert might even take action and kill someone who disgusts him.

"And the incense—"

Wang Mian spoke slowly, and when she mentioned the word "incense", she suddenly had a bad feeling.

But she couldn't explain the specific situation and reason, she just subconsciously felt that the incense was not good and would bring disaster.

"Ajiu, if it's convenient, please give me some of the incense. I'll ask someone to carefully examine it and do some experiments."

Wang Mian said seriously.

"it is good!"

Wang Heng nodded. There was no question of "inconvenience" between her and Amian.

Not to mention that Amian did this for her own good, even if Amian asked her for something for her own sake, she would give it to her!

……

As soon as Ashlin came out of the Duke of Qi's Mansion, she was surrounded by officials from the Honglu Temple.

"Princess, please follow us to the post station!"

The man who came was the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple. He was in his thirties, with a handsome appearance and elegant temperament.

When facing a foreign princess like Ashlin, he was neither humble nor arrogant.

Be neither humble nor arrogant, and be moderate in your words and actions.

"...Chang'an is prosperous, can't I just go to the inn by myself?"

Ashlin said dissatisfiedly, but her voice was so delicate and charming that it didn't sound like a protest, but rather a coquettish complaint.

The gentle smile of the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple became a little stiff. Is this woman really a princess, and not a prostitute?

Why is it so tempting?

Pinching his palms hard, the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple instantly woke up.

He bowed slightly. "Princess, there is an inn at the Honglu Temple where envoys from various tribes and states stay. We have already prepared guest rooms for you and your entourage."

"If there is anything wrong, or if the princess has other requests, we will do our best to satisfy them!"

Shaoqing also understood what he meant. If Ashlin confirmed his identity as an envoy from Nanbang, he would stay in the post house under the jurisdiction of the Honglu Temple according to the rules. The Honglu Temple would be responsible for the food, clothing, transportation and other matters of the envoy and his entourage.

But if Ashlin insists on staying in the inn by herself, then all problems arising from this will be the responsibility of Ashlin, and will have nothing to do with the Honglu Temple or the imperial court!

Ashlin's eyes flickered, and she smiled even more charmingly: "Since Shaoqing has said so, if I don't obey, I would be ungrateful!"

"It's just that I've just arrived in Chang'an and I'm unfamiliar with the place. I hope you can take good care of me!"

As she spoke, Ashlin stepped onto the carriage.

When she passed by Shaoqing, her thin scarlet sleeves brushed Shaoqing's face intentionally or unintentionally.

A rich aroma instantly rushed into Shaoqing's nose, and an indescribable tingling sensation rushed straight to the top of his head.

“…No, I dare not!”

No matter how barbaric the other party is, he is still called a "king".

Not to mention, this princess is truly, truly beautiful and charming.

The eyes of the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple, which had just become clear, were tinged with a dark color, and his pupils seemed to have lost focus.

A glimpse of his stunned look from the corner of her eye, and a smug look flashed in Ashlin's eyes.

She said that no man in this world can resist her charm.

Uh, okay, except for Lou Yu!

……

An Guo Gongfu.

"Lang Jun!"

Madam Dugu came to Lou Jin's inner study, holding a handkerchief, her beautiful face full of hesitation.

Lou Jin could guess his wife's intention without asking——

Dalang's 20th birthday is approaching, and it's time for him to have his coming-of-age ceremony.

As Lou Yu's biological parents, they should take charge of the most important ceremony in their son's life.

According to the rules, when a man holds a coming-of-age ceremony, his parents should take care of all the necessary procedures.

Welcoming guests and hosting.

After a man has reached the age of three, he kneels down to thank his mother, and then is led by his father to the ancestral hall to worship his ancestors.

In the whole process, parents have a vital position and role.

However, the relationship between Lou Jin and his wife and Lou Yu is too complicated.

This guy Lou Yu is cold-hearted and holds grudges.

The adoption that year completely alienated him from his parents.

When the wedding took place, Lou Jin and his wife were not asked to preside over the ceremony as elder relatives, but were just treated as clan members.

Lou Jin has already faced the reality, but Madam Dugu still has illusions.

There had been a big fight over the wedding ceremony and meeting relatives, and Lou Jin had managed to suppress it with great difficulty.

Now, as Lou Yu’s coming-of-age ceremony is approaching, Lady Dugu can no longer hold back.

I sighed silently, alas, I have spoiled this naive and innocent child, and I have to endure it no matter how tired or frustrated I am.

"Jiaojiao, what's wrong?"

Looking up, Lou Jin smiled faintly and asked softly.

"My dear, has the auspicious date for Hanzhang's coming-of-age ceremony been set?"

"Did he ever write to you and mention the coming-of-age ceremony?"

"His birthday is only a few days away, and he's far away in Yongzhou. I don't know if he can make it back in time!"

Madam Dugu carefully looked at Lou Jin's expression, considered her words, and spoke slowly.

It's sad to say that Lou Yu has been back to Beijing for several days, but Madam Dugu, the elder who claims to be his biological mother, still doesn't know about it.

She knew that Lou Yu would rush back to the capital, but she didn't know his specific itinerary.

A bitter smile flashed in Lou Jin's eyes. As the Duke of Anguo, even if he lost power, he still retained some residual influence.

Therefore, Lou Jin received the news the day after Lou Yu arrived at Mount Li.

He didn't tell Madam Dugu because he didn't want her to cause trouble again.

"...The auspicious date has already been decided. The date chosen by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory is, by some strange coincidence, the best day of the fortnight for his birthday."

"He has returned to the capital and held his coming-of-age ceremony at the Duke of Qi's mansion."

Lou Jin tried to speak in a calm and composed tone, saying, "Two days ago, the Duke of Qi's mansion sent an invitation to us, inviting us to attend!"

When she heard "the auspicious day has been set", Mrs. Dugu relaxed.

But then she heard the word "invitation," and her expression froze again: "Invitation? Invitation?"

They are his biological parents, his closest relatives, and his own people.

Invitations and the like are for outsiders.

When they get married, they are not allowed to sit in the hall.

They were only invited to watch the ceremony of crowning.

"..."

Madam Dugu's last fantasy was shattered. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Lou Jin sadly: "So, my dear, have we really lost Dalang?"

Lou Jin: ...Since the day Jiaojiao became Dugu Mingyue, they lost their son!