From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 215

The 18th day of the twelfth lunar month is the coldest time of the year, as the year is coming to an end.

There was a heavy snowfall last night, and the morning glow filled the sky. The sky and the earth were illuminated by the rays of light, and the whole world seemed to be reviving.

Princess Qinshui put on her hunting suit, long trousers and long boots, and a red cloak. She tied her hair up, looking heroic.

She got on the carriage with her entourage and went straight to Zhou's house.

After a while, she came to the door of Zhou's house and said with a smile: "Go and inform sister Jianjia that her princess sister is here to play with her."

Mingrui heard that it was the princess, so he didn't dare to neglect her and turned around and shouted.

Zhao Jianjia hurried out of the house and bowed, saying, "I greet Princess Qinshui."

Princess Qinshui quickly took her hand and smiled softly, "My dear sister, you are being so formal again. Since we are sisters, there is no difference between me and you. Why don't you just call me Sister Qinshui?"

Zhao Jianjia blushed slightly and said, "Yes, I greet Sister Qinshui. Please come in, sister."

"Move the things in!"

Princess Qinshui waved her hand and smiled, "It's not good to come to your house for the first time without preparing anything. Don't refuse these gifts."

She walked into the house and immediately felt several eyes looking at her, two of which were quite sharp and seemed to be cold.

"Your Highness, there are masters."

The female guard beside Princess Qinshui said in a low voice.

"It's okay, I'm just guarding the house."

Princess Qinshui still couldn't bear to let go of Zhao Jianjia's hand. She looked at the surrounding scenery and said, "Sister Jianjia's yard is really nice. Although it's not big, the landscape is unique, elaborate and elegant, with some Jiangnan Suzhou and Hangzhou flavor."

Zhao Jianjia smiled and said, "Sister, you are too flattering. I just did some random things. It's okay as long as it looks good."

Princess Qinshui asked in confusion, "Where is Zhou Yuan? He went to Bingmasi so early?"

Zhao Jianjia said, "Recently, my husband has been living in Bingmasi Hutong for a long time and has not returned home. He said that he was busy with official business and would come back to live after the New Year."

Princess Qinshui nodded, and secretly sighed in her heart that it was no wonder that Zhou Yuan could achieve such outstanding political achievements. He was really hardworking and a good official.

Princess Qinshui said with a smile: "I came here to invite you to go out of the city with me and go winter hunting on the North Mountain."

"Ah? Me?"

Zhao Jianjia smiled bitterly and said: "Sister Qinshui, Jianjia was born in Jiangnan and grew up in the boudoir. She can't even ride a horse or draw a bow. How can she go winter hunting!"

Princess Qinshui said: "It is precisely because you have never experienced it that you want to experience it well. With your sister leading you, you don't need to think so much."

Speaking of this, she leaned over and whispered: "I have even prepared hunting clothes for you. Sister, just change and go with me."

"But..."

Zhao Jianjia hesitated. Her husband had told her that she was quite nervous recently and it might be dangerous to go out.

She thought about it and decided to put safety first. She said, "Sister, I'm afraid I don't have time to go out. My husband has left the house to me. I can't..."

Princess Qinshui interrupted directly, "Why think about that? There are servants and maids in the house. It won't be a mess if you're not here."

"Come with me. I've prepared a small and exquisite bow for you."

She pushed Zhao Jianjia into the house without waiting for her to refuse, and said, "Change your clothes, change your clothes, and put on the hunting suit I prepared for you."

Zhao Jianjia couldn't refuse, so she could only agree with a wry smile. Seeing the blue and white hunting suit, she was a little moved.

"Then...Since sister Qinshui has invited me so kindly, Jianjia will dare to accompany her."

Princess Qinshui said, "Let's change clothes."

Zhao Jianjia was stunned and whispered, "Sister, are you not going out?"

Princess Qinshui smiled and said, "We are all women, why are you still shy? I will help you change."

She stretched out her hands to take off Zhao Jianjia's clothes. Her movements were very quick and she took off Zhao Jianjia's cotton-padded jacket in a few strokes.

Zhao Jianjia felt very embarrassed, but thinking that they were all women, she could bear it.

She took off only the two most fitting pieces, revealing her smooth skin, which was white and bright, graceful and graceful, but without any fat.

Perhaps because of the cold, her skin began to turn slightly red and tiny goose bumps appeared.

Princess Qinshui was so amazed that she gently stroked Zhao Jianjia's shoulders and whispered, "Sister Jianjia's skin is as smooth as water."

"Sister Qinshui..."

Zhao Jianjia was really shy and wondered why Princess Qinshui was like this. It felt so strange.

She hurriedly said, "Sister, please give me the clothes!"

Princess Qinshui smiled and handed Zhao Jianjia the hunting suit and helped her put it on piece by piece.

Soon, a bright hunting suit girl emerged. Zhao Jianjia looked very beautiful.It became more upright, more heroic, less gentle, and had a different flavor.

Princess Qinshui was really moved and couldn't help saying, "Sister Jianjia, this dress really suits you. Come with me, I'll teach you how to ride a horse!"

Zhao Jianjia was still sober and said quickly, "Xiaoying, we have to take Xiaoying with us."

Princess Qinshui didn't refuse and pulled Zhao Jianjia into the carriage. A group of more than ten people left the city like this.

The sun was still bright, but in the dark secret room, a middle-aged man frowned.

"Leaving the city? And taking Madam Zhou with you?"

"Yes, I've been keeping a close eye on them. It's estimated that in an hour, they should be able to camp outside the forest of Beishan. There is a horse farm over there."

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Keep watching and act according to the plan. At 15:30, except for Princess Qinshui and Madam Zhou, get rid of everyone else and force them to go up the mountain."

"Yes."

After the servants left, the middle-aged man stood up and smiled faintly, "It's time for me to set off too. Let's put on a good show today."

He paused, looked back at the old man sitting in the corner, and said, "I didn't expect that there would be an unexpected gain. Zhou Yuan's wife is also over there. We can kill two birds with one stone this time. . "

The old man said calmly: "Is a fifth-rank official worth fighting for?"

The middle-aged man said: "There is nothing strange about a fifth-rank official, but an eighteen-year-old fifth-rank official is very telling."

"At such a young age, he has such means. Even Cao Ye was defeated by him. If we don't fight for such a talent, who should we fight for?"

The old man sighed and said: "Be careful not to mess up. There are risks. If something unexpected happens, the price may be very high."

The middle-aged man waved his hand and said: "What price? After all, it's a matter of ten days."

...

In the North City Military Division, Zhou Yuan was still reviewing his plan and speculating on various possible unexpected situations.

At this time, the door was pushed open and Zhang Fei rushed in.

Zhou Yuan's face changed. Zhang Fei was not a reckless person. If he pushed the door directly, it must be a big deal.

So Zhou Yuan asked directly: "What happened? Did the other party take action in advance?"

Zhang Fei said in a rough voice: "Sir, Princess Qinshui went to the mansion and took her wife out of the city with her."

Zhou Yuan's eyes widened immediately and he couldn't help but yelled: "This crazy woman is so lustful!"

"Quick! Take your people and follow me. Don't let Jianjia be in danger."