Chapter 646: Cuscuta Cousin 10
After a few days of rest, Sheng Huan's illness was completely cured.
She was not idle during her illness and embroidered several purses, one of which took her particularly long to finish.
"Cousin, your embroidery skills are getting better and better." Fu Shirui picked up the purse: "It's so exquisite."
Sheng Huan smiled shyly: "I embroidered several. If you like it, just pick one and take it back. And originally, I was planning to give some to you, my cousin and aunt."
"In that case, I won't be polite with you. This is it. I like it." Fu Shirui picked a pink purse embroidered with lotus flowers. She touched it and said, "Summer is coming soon. I can put some mosquito repellent spices in it. It looks good and is practical."
As she was talking, Fu Shirui said again: "We have been bored these days, cousin, why don't we go out for a walk."
"Okay." Sheng Huan agreed happily.
After all, it's really boring to stay indoors.
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The Duke's Mansion is very large, with carved railings and painted buildings, rockery and flowing water. It feels very majestic and has the heritage of several generations.
The two sisters talked as they walked, their destination being the pond.
"It's been a while since we went to see the koi. Let's go take a look." Fu Shirui muttered. She had obviously been holding it in for a long time: "Cousin, you don't know, you've been sick these days, and I've been learning those rules every day. I'm almost sick. Alas, I've been standing like a wooden stick. It's not easy now. Mother and aunt finally let me rest for a day."
There are so many rules in this palace. Although she was granted the title of Imperial Concubine, her mother and aunt were very cautious so as not to let her etiquette be criticized.
Sheng Huan heard this, and his moist almond eyes showed concern: "My cousin has suffered. If you feel bored with studying in the future, I will go to talk to you every day. Otherwise, it will be the same if you come to my Jiangxue Pavilion. By then, I just hope that my cousin will not find me annoying."
"Don't bother me, don't bother me. I feel very comfortable talking to my cousin." Fu Shirui smiled and grabbed Sheng Huan's hand, saying mischievously: "Our cousin is the most caring person, and she is also the most caring to me."
"My cousin is always teasing people." Sheng Huan heard this and threw his handkerchief at her embarrassedly. Her face was flushed and her eyes were so soft, like water, but they made people feel that they were shining. Every move she made was like a painting.
"Sir."
At this moment, the sound of maids bowing was heard, interrupting Sheng Huan and Fu Shirui's jokes.
Sheng Huan subconsciously raised his eyes and saw Fu Jinmo walking not far away.
The man was wearing a red official uniform, and he had obviously just returned from outside the palace. Such a bold and warm color made him look unparalleled in his elegance, yet at the same time, he felt cold and oppressive.
"Brother!" Fu Shirui saluted very politely, showing her brother the results of her rigorous training over the past few days.
Sheng Huan was stunned when she saw Fu Jinmo, and subconsciously pinched the pouch on her waist. For some reason, she pinched it too tightly, and her finger bones turned white. She obviously didn't realize this yet. When she approached Fu Shirui beside her, she bowed her head:
"My cousin, the prince."
Fu Jinmo raised his eyes, his dark eyes were calm, but his gaze seemed to lightly sweep across the woman's face and then fell on the purse she was holding.
"Ah."
The man nodded indifferently. He said nothing more and was about to leave.
"My cousin, the prince."
Suddenly, a gentle voice mixed with a hint of trepidation sounded.
Fu Jinmo moved his finger bones slightly and looked towards the source of the sound.
The quail-like woman raised her little face today, showing some progress, but she was still as timid as ever.
Sure enough, the woman was visibly nervous and frightened by his emotionless gaze. She only stared at the man for a second before her long eyelashes trembled and almost flew off.
"Thank...thank you." After saying these words, she squeezed her purse even tighter. Her slender fingers seemed to turn red for a moment, and her watery almond eyes became even wetter, probably because of the uneasiness.
Fu Jinmo looked at her, and his eyes seemed to darken for a moment in the backlight.
The man nodded and strode away.
There seems to be no reaction.
Chang Ji followed his own prince away, but for a moment, he secretly glanced at Sheng Huan.
Of course, no one noticed this glance.
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The next day.
After lunch, Sheng Huan went to Chunhuayuan.
I met Fu Shirui at the door.
"Cousin, I didn't expect we would be here together."
Fu Shirui was surprised and came over with a smile.
Sheng Huan nodded, like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, what a coincidence."
When I entered the house, the scent of sandalwood filled my nose and the exquisite screen was already drawn.
"The daughter has met her mother."
"Ying'er has met her aunt."
"Come here." Madam Fu smiled kindly and pulled her daughter and niece to sit on both sides of her: "I asked you to come here today for the birthday banquet of Princess An Ning the day after tomorrow."
"Princess An Ning is coming of age. The Grand Princess attaches great importance to her only daughter. Judging from the arrangements for the coming of age banquet in the past few days, it will obviously be a grand one. At that time, there will be a lot of princes and nobles coming and going. In the past few days, the rules will be strictly enforced and people cannot admit their mistakes. I called you here today to let you know some of the interests involved."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Huan immediately pricked up his ears and acted as if he was listening attentively.
Mrs. Fu spoke until almost noon.
Naturally, Sheng Huan and Fu Shirui had lunch at Chunhuayuan in the afternoon.
"Mother." Fu Shirui asked, "Will my brother and the others go with us to the banquet the day after tomorrow?"
Madam Fu shook her head: "Your brother is going with his colleagues."
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After dinner, Sheng Huan walked back to the yard.
The sunset is brilliant and the breeze is not dry.
Sheng Huan saw from a distance Fu Jinmo's back as he left. Behind him was Chang Ji, who was carrying his luggage.
When Furong saw her master stop, she also stopped. When her master looked over, she said, "Miss, the prince seems to be going on a long journey."
Sheng Huan watched the figure disappear around the corner and nodded lightly.
She had already learned from Pu Hua that Fu Jinmo was going on a business trip and didn't know when he would be back.
"Let's go back." She looked away.
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Let’s talk about Fu Jinmo.
He was tall and slender, and walked neither hurriedly nor slowly.
Chang Ji followed his own prince, but he was a little confused. He always felt that his prince did not seem to be walking very fast today. But in the end, he shook his head, thinking that he was overthinking.
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