Capture the Jade:

Lin Chengyou looked at the purple jade saddle. From material selection to carving, this thing is full of ingenuity, and I don't know how long Teng Yuyi prepared in advance, and how much effort he spent, to prepare this eye-catching treasure and send it over on his birthday. , This kind of heart is simply more precious than this pair of dazzling purple jade saddle itself.

He more than likes it.

He likes it so much that he doesn't know what to say.

He moved his steps, walked in front of Duan Fu, and then raised his hand to touch the precious saddle.

As soon as I touched the warm leather and gemstones, I felt as if I touched my heart, and my heart softened, so soft that it was about to melt.

How could there be such a cute little lady in the world? He could imagine how long she had been thinking about it before she thought of using this thing as a saddle.

His heart was burning hot, and for the first time in his life, he felt so happy that he was dazed.

He smiled and nodded: "Teng Yuyi, I really have you, I don't know what to say, this is the best gift I have ever received."

"Really?" Teng Yuyi also became happy. It could be seen that Lin Chengyou really liked it. The most important thing in giving gifts is to match what he likes. If she can give a birthday gift that satisfies her benefactor, then her hard work was not in vain.

Lin Chengyou looked back at her with a smile, his eyes were as bright as morning stars: "Really."

He said in his heart, compared to this pair of precious saddles, getting to know her was the best gift he received this year. His heart was warm, and he didn't know what to say for a moment. Teng Yuyi stood pretty by the lotus pond. It is set off like a person in a painting. When he came here, he still felt that the garden was not pleasing to the eye, but now the surrounding scenery is all lovable.

Compared with the saddle in front of him, the Bu Yao in his arms is indeed extremely crude, but since he has already prepared this intention, he doesn't want to hide it, just aiming at the meaning of Qiongyu on the Bu Yao , she will not look down upon it, in her hands, it can be used as a toy, worn, or put away, as she pleases.

After tonight, he will give her a rare treasure that is even more unique than the purple jade saddle.

Thinking like this, he put his hand into his front again, but at this time, Teng Yuyi suddenly crossed his hands and made a bow to him, and said while bowing: "I was worried that the son would not like it before, but now I can rest assured. , The prince has saved me three times before and after. This kind of kindness can't be overstated. It's just a precious saddle, so I can only express my gratitude."

Lin Chengyou froze, great benefactor? Confused?

"In the future, if you want to order anything, Duanfu and I will do the best for you. In another day, I will ask someone to send the flower cake to the temple. It happens that the two Taoists have never eaten it, so I will give it to them by the way. Try it too."

Wait, the more you listen, the more something is wrong. The flower cake belongs to him alone, so why should he even have a share in Juesheng and Qizhi.

After Teng Yuyi said that, she hesitated in her heart. It is okay to inquire about borrowing orders in front of Juesheng and Qizhi, but I am afraid it will not work in front of Lin Chengyou, because asking will make him suspicious. Fortunately, the gift is finally delivered. After going out, her goal tonight has been achieved.

She turned her head and looked around: "In order to give the son a gift, I ran out from the East Garden. In the hands of the birthday star, I am relieved, son, if there is nothing else, we will leave first."

Teng Yuyi smiled and signaled Duanfu to present the purple jade saddle to Lin Chengyou, saluted Lin Chengyou again, and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute." Lin Chengyou blurted out.

Teng Yuyi was stunned: "Is there anything else, my son?"

As soon as Lin Chengyou said the words, he began to look at her carefully, with no shame on his face, and he was about to leave after giving the gift, calling him "benefactor" over and over again, and didn't even mean to exchange a few words with him.

He was a little confused. Although he always sneered at the theory of gifted scholars and beautiful ladies, he had heard several Bianwen describing romance. According to common sense, after a little lady gives a gift to her sweetheart, she shouldn't behave like this.

That's not right, Teng Yuyi doesn't seem to admire him at all.

Teng Yuyi was surprised: "My son?"

"Don't worry, no one will come here for the time being, I have something to ask you." Lin Chengyou tried to stabilize his mind, maybe Teng Yuyi was just anxious to leave because he was afraid of being bumped into, or it was just a superficial Zuo Zuo is calm, and even just can't save face, for example, how fast his heart is beating now, only he knows.

"Let's talk about it."

But Lin Chengyou didn't know how to speak, he couldn't ask directly: "Teng Yuyi, do you like me?"

It seems that the only way is to take out the Bu Yao from his arms.

She is a little lady, she has her concerns, it doesn't matter, then it's up to him. He is a gentleman, he has a thick skin.

He just told her directly that he liked her.

Knowing that he likes her, she will naturally let go of her worries.

He made up his mind in an instant, and before he even opened his mouth, his heart beat faster, when a cough suddenly came from the other end, which interrupted Lin Chengyou's conversation.

This person's voice is a bit old, and inexplicably familiar, Teng Yuyi's heart skipped a beat. Didn't Lin Chengyou say that there is no one coming here for the time being? Turning around in surprise, he found that the person who came was Daoist Qing Xuzi.

No wonder even Lin Chengyou's followers dare not stop him.

Juesheng and Qizhi followed behind Daoist Priest Qingxuzi.

Daoist Master Qingxuzi walked slowly in front with his hands behind his back, while Juesheng and Qizhi followed behind him step by step.

Teng Yuyi turned to look at Lin Chengyou, and even Lin Chengyou was stunned.

Fortunately, Lin Chengyou reacted very quickly, turned around and went up to him: "Master."

Teng Yuyi took the opportunity to leave, but after thinking about it, she was here to deliver a birthday gift. Juesheng and Qizhi also knew about this, and Daoist Qingxuzi held a special place in the hearts of the sage and the Chengwang couple. If she left without saying hello, It seemed disrespectful and guilty, and after a moment of pondering, he calmly followed.

"I have met the Taoist priest." She bowed respectfully.

A closer look revealed that Daoist Qing Xuzi had many wrinkles on his face, but his eyes were as bright as those of young people. Although there was not much smile on his face, his eyes were still gentle.

Qing Xuzi murmured: "Poverty Dao Jishou."

Teng Yuyi got up, and asked Duanfu to present the purple jade saddle to Juesheng and Qizhi, and then said frankly: "My son's great kindness, Duanfu and I will keep it in our hearts, and it will be useful in the future Our place, just follow orders."

After saying this, he saluted again with a smile, and left.

Lin Chengyou's heart has long been disturbed. Looking at the back of Teng Yuyi who hastily left, he felt that there were ten thousand words stuck in his throat, but in front of his master, he could only hold back.

"Master, isn't your old man asleep, why did you come here suddenly?"

Qingxuzi Daoist heard the words and sneered: "Come out and walk around, I didn't expect to bump into you and you are stupid."

***

Teng Yuyi didn't go far, Biluo suddenly said: "Lady, why does the maidservant think that Prince Cheng likes you."

Teng Yuyi was taken aback for a moment, and then touched her ears. She heard correctly, Biluo just said that sentence, even if she heard that Master Jingchen was alive again, it would not make her feel better than this. Even more absurd.

"This maid is crazy, what are you talking about?" She looked at Biluo in disbelief.

Biluo's face was full of confusion: "But just now, the servant girl was really watching from the side, and Cheng Wang's son looked at the lady in a strange way, and he kept looking at the lady and smiling."

Teng Yuyi snorted, Lin Chengyou was chic and loved to laugh, even in front of demons and heretics, she could speak and laugh freely, since she was dealing with this person, she had never seen him look worried.

"Stop talking nonsense, he looks at everyone like this."

"But——"

Teng Yuyi recalled the situation just now, speaking of it, Lin Chengyou was a little strange tonight, he talked a lot, and his smile was more pleasing to the eye than usual, but don't forget, he didn't smile until he saw the purple jade saddle He made trouble for her when he first showed up, because he thought that the wine she gave was not good enough, and because he made weird demands.

It's easy to draw a conclusion: he was in a bad mood at first, and only smiled when he saw the purple jade saddle.

She interrupted Biluo with a wave of her hand, and took out the sachet from her sleeve: "Use your brain, I have a heartless Gu in my family. Before getting rid of the Gu, it is absolutely impossible for Lin Chengyou to fall in love with any woman."

Biluo wanted to express her own opinion, but Teng Yuyi's attention had shifted to her silk sash. When she went to the bright light and took a closer look, she found that the silver sachet on the right was broken for no reason. Judging from the fluffy thread, it seems that something has worn off a part of it beforehand. The sachet is a silver ball, which is already heavy, and there is her usual rose scent in it. Wear and tear, no wonder the sachets fall off as you walk around.

So it wasn't that the silk tie was loose just now, but someone tampered with her silk tie in advance.

This is unbelievable. Chunrong and Biluo checked her crony repeatedly when she left the house tonight, and put it on for her after making sure there was no problem. She was always extra cautious when going out, so she checked it in advance.

She was sure that at least the silk ribbon and the sachet were fine before going out.

Teng Yuyi's first reaction was to look at Biluo. On the way to the West Garden, Duanfu was beside her, and Biluo was walking behind her. , it is impossible for Duanfu not to notice.

So it can't be Biluo.

Could it be the King of Chun'an County? It's still the same reason, if he plays tricks, he can't hide it from Duanfu's eyes. Besides, if the king of Chun'an wants to use her to drop the sachet to have something to do with her, he probably won't return the sachet to her. But not only did he take the initiative to remind her that the sachet was lost, but he also left without saying a word to her afterwards.

Looking at the situation at that time, it seems that the Chun'an County King was invited to go there by someone.

Looking at it this way, could it be that it wasn't the people present who did tricks, but someone who took advantage of Duanfu's absence to plot against her?

Thinking carefully, Duan Fu was not by her side only when she was at the women's table tonight.

After entering the table, A Jie has been sitting on her right, so the person who did it can only be the person on her left, and it just so happens that the broken silk ribbon is tied on the left.

Her mind turned quickly, and there was someone on her left at that time. The nearest to her is Li Huaigu, then there is Wu Qi, and further inside is Liu Siniang.

Could it be one of the three? She groaned and said nothing, harming someone must have a purpose. For a moment, she couldn't figure out who she had a grudge against among them, but it was a fact that her silk thread had been worn out.

Thinking about her and Chun'an County King? tarnish her reputation? Or is there something else to draw...

***

East across the courtyard, go to the upper room.

The room is warm and cozy, Juesheng and Qizhi are busy.

Lin Chengyou personally served a cup of tea to the master, and then took the crown hat and black clothes that the master had taken off and hung them on the red sandalwood hanger.

Daoist Qing Xuzi was not in a hurry to go to bed, he just sat on the edge of the bed with his pajamas on and slowly sipped tea. Go out first, Master has something to say to your brothers."

Juesheng and Qizhi secretly winked at their senior brother and pushed them out.

"Is the purple jade saddle a gift from the young lady of the Teng family?"

Lin Chengyou lifted his robe and sat on the couch beside the bed. Although his heart was no longer so at ease, when he thought of the purple jade saddle, his eyes still couldn't stop smiling.

"Yes." Lin Chengyou was afraid that his master would misunderstand Teng Yuyi, and added solemnly, "Ms. Teng is a person who knows how to repay her kindness, and I gave such a generous gift because I have saved her several times before."

The Daoist Qing Xuzi stared blankly at his disciples and grandsons for a while, then suddenly sighed: "You kid, you started to inquire about the Unfeeling Gu in the first few days, because you felt that you were tempted by Mrs. Teng?"

Lin Chengyou's face was as if nothing had happened, but the roots of his ears were hot, and he clicked his tongue in his heart when he saw Master Shigong's penetrating gaze, knowing that he couldn't hide anything from Master Master.

"Yes." He simply admitted, "My grandson likes Mrs. Teng. She... is affectionate and righteous. Master, if I have a chance later, my grandson will bring her to talk to you. You will definitely like her too."

Qingxu Zidao snorted, this kid is thicker than his grandfather back then, but just ask, even the next meeting has been arranged accordingly.

He didn't answer the question, but pointed to Lin Chengyou's chest: "Is there something good hidden in my arms? Just now, when Mrs. Teng was still there, the master saw that you held it to her several times. Is there something there?" Want to give it to her?"

Looking down, Lin Chengyou cleared his throat and said, "Oh, the apprentice has prepared a return gift for Mrs. Teng."

Presumably it's expensive jewelry or something fun, Qingxuzi said with a sullen face: "If Shigong doesn't come to interrupt, will you give the things away?"

Lin Chengyou smiled and didn't answer.

Qingxuzi: "Stupid boy, don't you first find out whether people like you or not. In case they don't like you, if you give them something like this, do you think they will accept it or not?"

Lin Chengyou smiled slightly. Before, even if he didn't say anything, he would answer in his heart, "Of course she likes me, we are in love with each other."

But after the previous experience, he suddenly became a little uncertain.

"I—"

As soon as the words were out of my mouth, my master gave me another slap: "In my opinion, that little lady doesn't like you at all."

Lin Chengyou's heart beat violently, and he forced a smile and said: "Master, you have only met Mrs. Teng twice, how do you know what she thinks in her heart?"

Qing Xuzi pointed to his eyes: "The Master will see."

As if Lin Chengyou was expected to argue with him, he added slowly: "When a woman likes a man, she can't hide her eyes. I can't move my eyes away, but just now Master looked at you for a while, and the way that Mrs. Teng looked at you was similar to looking at your two junior brothers."

Lin Chengyou froze: "Impossible!"

"Stupid boy." Qingxuzi shook his head vigorously, "Just think about yourself, are you happy when you see Lady Teng?"

Exactly.

"Think about Mrs. Teng again, did she look like she saw her sweetheart just now?"

Lin Chengyou's heart began to shake. She was a little too calm and calm in front of him, but her mouth was still firm: "If a person is too shy, he might cover it up in front of others."

Qing Xuzi stroked his beard, and said abruptly: "I remember that Shigong taught you when you were young, to judge what is going on in a person's heart, you can't just look at the surface, but listen to the breath. No matter how you cover it up, your aura will betray you, and even your heartbeat is different when you are in front of your sweetheart, you noticed her aura just now, is it the same as usual?"

Lin Chengyou couldn't laugh anymore. He didn't pay attention to the ups and downs of his mood before, but when he mentioned the pulse and breathing, he remembered the night when Li Baixuan taught her Qinggong. That night, in order to help her get started as soon as possible, he Simply use Suo Hun Zhi to cross her true energy directly.

Through Suo Hunzhi's transmission, he could clearly perceive her breathing and pulse, but even if he gave her his true energy face to face, her breathing and heartbeat never got messed up once.

And that time in the underground palace, when he hugged her in his arms, he suddenly felt hot as if he had just fought a horse fight in summer, Teng Yuyi was different, and when she confirmed that it was he who came to rescue After her, her heartbeat and breathing quickly stabilized.

Before, he wasn't sure what he wanted, so he didn't think about it once. Now that he thought about it, if Teng Yuyi was interested in him, his palms were all on her face, so how could he not even have a breath.

***

The three of Kuan Nu, Jue Sheng and Qi Zhi sat side by side on the steps in the courtyard, quietly listening to the sound of the flute from the opposite eaves.

"It's already midnight, and the seats in front of us are all gone, brother, you don't plan to play till dawn, right?" Jue Sheng was the first to speak.

"Master said that senior brother is not happy at the moment, and told us not to disturb senior brother and let him be alone for a while." Qi Zhi rested his cheeks.

Kuan Nu sighed: "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I heard the prince play the flute. The tune was so cheerful in the past. Listen to it tonight..."

Qizhi scratched his head: "It's a bit bleak."

Juesheng added: "There is still that purple jade saddle next to it."

"Poor." The three of them sighed in unison.