Chapter 253

The sunshine today was exceptionally good. Li Hu lay on a lounge chair by the river with his eyes closed, basking in the warm sunshine and stretching out with contentment.

The sound of the wind blew into his eardrums, and faint laughter like silver bells came through the wind.

Li Hu opened his eyes and then turned his head to look. There were various kites flying in the distant sky. There was a kite that looked like an eagle with its big wings spread out; there was one that looked like a beautiful woman, and there was a big red bat next to it, and there were also some with long tails. The rest were too far away to be seen clearly.

The other end of the kite was held in the hands of a group of young ladies and maids dressed up like beautiful ladies. They were Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Xue Baoqin, Zijuan, Xiangling, Qingwen, Xueyan and others.

It is really a pleasing scene!
Li Hu also wanted to go fly a kite, but unfortunately he didn’t receive an invitation. No matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn’t force himself to get close to the girls.

He took out a telescope from his arms and looked at the crowd under the kite. Lin Daiyu was always the most eye-catching person in the crowd, and he could see her at a glance.

As if sensing something, Lin Daiyu slowly turned her head, scaring Li Hu so much that he hurriedly put down the telescope.

Li Hu suddenly felt something was wrong. Why should he be afraid when he was enjoying the scenery in his own home? !
Thinking of this, Li Hu raised the telescope again, then immediately put it down, then smiled bitterly. This girl has become a spirit!

Li Hu put the telescope back and closed his eyes, thinking out of sight, out of mind.

After an unknown amount of time, I heard footsteps, followed by Xiangling’s voice: “Second Master, Second Master, the young lady asked you to fly a kite.”

Li Hu opened his eyes and saw Xiangling running towards him with a big crab kite.

Lin Daiyu is the only one who knows how to feel sorry for herself!
Li Hu stood up with a smile and went over to him.

Xiangling: “The girl said that there are too many kites over there and they are easy to get tangled together. Second Master, please fly them over here.” As she said that, she flew the big crab kite.

Li Hu looked at Lin Daiyu and the others who were having fun, and then looked at the kite in Xiangling’s hand. Was she treating him like a child? !

Xiangling smiled and said, “This time the force is strong, let Second Master release it.”

Li Hu looked at the kite in the sky, felt the wind direction, and smiled in his heart: Even if they don’t let me pass, the kite can at least pass!
Xiangling: “Second Master?”

Li Hu held the silk thread and paused. Sure enough, the wind was strong. He took the fishing net and pulled the kite in the sky with the wind. He adjusted the direction of the big crab and waited for the right moment to loosen the fishing net. There was a crackling sound and the line of the fishing net was immediately exhausted.

Xiangling exclaimed, “It’s about to hit!”

There were also screams from the other side. Lin Daiyu and others hurriedly pulled their kites to avoid the big crab that was rushing towards them.

A hint of pride flashed across Li Hu’s face, and he asked Xiang Ling, “Which one is your girl’s?”

Xiangling seemed to understand something and said hesitantly, “Second Master, this is not good.”

Li Hu glared at her and said, “I’ll hold up the sky even if it collapses. What are you afraid of?!”

Xiangling said “Oh” and pointed: “That big phoenix with soft wings belongs to the girl.”

Li Hu looked and saw that it was a phoenix. He thought it was an eagle. He used his handkerchief to cushion his hands and pulled the silk thread, releasing and retracting it, constantly adjusting the direction, and moved closer to the big phoenix with soft wings.

Lin Daiyu realized Li Hu’s intention and tried to pull the kite back while shouting, “Don’t come over here!”

Li Hu smiled and said, “Little guy, you still want to run.” As he spoke, the big crab approached, and the next moment it was entangled with the big phoenix with soft wings.

Lin Daiyu glared at him: “You are so annoying!”

Li Hu smiled complacently.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew, and all the kites around were blown over and tangled together.

Now everything is messed up!
Li Hu was dumbfounded. Why are you guys joining in the fun?

In the crowd, Xue Baochai took the small silver scissors from the maid’s hand and cut the kite off with a click, leaving no thread at all. The kite fluttered and swayed, and then retreated straight back. It was only the size of an egg, and then only a black star was left, and then it disappeared in another blink.

Xue Baochai handed the scissors to Xue Baoqin again. Xue Baoqin took it and cut the wire as well.

Seeing this, Zijuan and others also cut their ropes and let them go.

Only Li Hu and Lin Daiyu’s kites were left in the sky, still tangled together. Lin Daiyu stared at Li Hu, wishing she could dig a hole and bury him!
Li Hu smiled: “You gave me this big crab so that I can run wild and do what I want.”

Lin Daiyu opened her mouth, and finally said “Pooh”, “You have so many twisted ideas!”

Li Hu walked over with a smile, “Do you want to let it go by yourself, or should I help you?”

Lin Daiyu looked at him, meaning: What do you think? !

“Second Master.” Zijuan brought a pair of small silver scissors.

Li Hu smiled, took the scissors, and cut the two kites together. The two kites flew away together.

Seeing that the two kites had disappeared, Lin Daiyu said to Xue Baochai and Xue Baoqin, “The wind is strong now, let’s go back to the house and talk.” After that, she bowed slightly to Li Hu and walked towards the courtyard.

Xue Baochai, Xue Baoqin, Zijuan and others bowed in a flurry and followed.

Only Li Hu and Xiang Ling are left here.

Li Hu looked at Lin Daiyu’s back and said, “Wait until those sisters leave, and then I’ll show you how I’ll deal with you.” Then he looked at Xiangling.

Xiangling hurriedly covered her ears to indicate that she heard nothing.

Li Hu pinched her cheek and said, “Come on, I’ll take you to the bridge.”

Xiangling nodded happily.

Crossing the bridge, Li Hu looked at the fields on both sides of the road as he walked: “It would be nice if it rained a little in the next two days.”

Xiangling nodded: “That’s what my mother said.”

There was a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds coming over, and Li Hu looked over.

A personal soldier rode his horse towards this side, ran to Li Hu, pulled the reins, jumped off the horse, saluted Li Hu, then took out a letter from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Li Hu took the letter, tore it open and read it. Then he sneered and said to the guard, “Go back and tell the prince’s men that I know it.”

The personal soldier: “Yes!” After answering, he jumped on his horse and went back the same way.

Li Hu looked at the prince’s letter again. The Jurchens had captured all the filthy princes and their families of the Ikh Ju League, but did not send them here. Instead, they sent envoys with clear prices. A prince would get 3,000 shi of rice, a beile would get 1,000 shi, a beizi would get 500 shi, and the others would get 10,000 shi of rice. It was sold in bundles, totaling 110,000 shi of rice.

Li Hu laughed. That bastard Heshen actually used what he taught him to plot against Dashun. He was so desperate for food!

The letter also mentioned one more thing, Shui Rong is back. Now that he is back, I should also make some preparations.

After folding the letter, Li Hu said to Xiangling: “The wind is strong, let’s go back.”

The door curtain was lifted, and Yang Qilong, who had changed into casual clothes, walked into the study.

Shui Rong was sitting at the desk, writing something with a pen in his hand.

Yang Qilong said nothing, just waited with his hands down.

After finishing writing, Shui Rong picked up the note, blew on it, and said, “Go to the Zhen family in person and tell them that I went to pay my respects to the old lady after Qingming Festival.”

Yang Qilong took the visiting card and suddenly remembered: “Princess.”

Shui Rong looked a little uncomfortable: “Just say she’s not feeling well.”

Yang Qilong: “Yes.” He answered and walked out.

Shui Rong stood up somewhat irritably, walked back and forth in the study room, then lifted the door curtain and walked out.

“No need to follow me, I’m going to the princess.”

(End of this chapter)