Words from the bottom of my heart this time
The first year of Chengqi, the eighth day of September.
Princess Qionghua and the general of Zhenbei Wang led the division of King Qin to return to Youzhou. Considering the safety of the emperor, the royal husband Qi Yan went out of the city fifteen miles to see them off.
Qi Yan rode on Jinhuanwu and walked side by side with Shangguan Wu. Shangguan Wu smiled and said, "Brother-in-law is very good on this horse. If it weren't for you and I've known each other for many years, this king would still not believe that my brother-in-law was a half-way monk!"
Qi Yan: "Back then, the situation in Luobei was critical, and I had to ride day and night to drive the road. Later, I rode back to Beijing from Luobei. Although I suffered a lot of sins, I learned my riding skills. It was a blessing in disguise."
Shangguan Wu looked up to the sky with a long smile and said loudly: "My brother-in-law is really a god. This king came from a family of generals and has been with horses for more than 30 years since he was a child. When it comes to the appearance of this horse, this king sighs to himself. ."
Qi Yan: "The eldest brother-in-law is joking. I'm just pretending. If I make a real move, I'm afraid I won't be able to get through in the next round of the eldest brother-in-law."
Shangguan Wu laughed boldly again: "Brother-in-law, you and I will have a test in the future."
Shangguan Wu had a rough voice, and he was used to shouting in the school field on weekdays, and the sound of the wind could float a stone's throw away. Even small talk was heard by many people.
Nangong Sunu opened the car window and said, "Brother Wu, keep your voice down. You He was woken up by you!"
Shangguan Wu Hanhan smiled and said no more.
In a blink of an eye, they came to the pavilion fifteen miles outside the city, and the escorting team stopped, and Nangong Sunu also got out of the carriage.
Qi Yan bowed to the two of them: "Eldest sister, eldest brother-in-law. I can only deliver Yili here. The two of you will cherish them. I will send a messenger back to Youzhou, so that Your Majesty won't worry about it."
Nangong Sunv: "Yes. You and Your Majesty's husband and wife are of the same mind, and you also hope that the royal husband will assist His Majesty a lot. Don't make her work too hard."
Qi Yan: "Sister, please rest assured, I will do my best."
Nangong Sunv got on the carriage with the help of Shangguan Wu, Qi Yan watched the team go away, and returned to the capital with the guard of honor.
Shangguan Wu abandoned his horse and got into the carriage, stretched out his finger and touched Shangguan Youhe's pink face. For Shangguan Wu, his son and his daughter gave him completely different feelings. Since having a daughter, Shangguan Wu has not even spoken. So bold before.
Nangong Sunu was leisurely strolling around the infant Shangguan Youhe and complained, "You are such a rough-hearted person. What kind of identity is Qi Yuanjun? You are kindly called by your brother-in-law."
Shangguan Wu: "What's the big deal? How can you not be a brother-in-law if you become a royal husband?"
Nangong Sunv: "Forget it, such trivial matters are fine. It's just that Qi Yuanjun is a person, even I can't see through him, and His Majesty loves him to the bottom of his heart. It's always good to be respectful. , you are too careless and don’t know how to avoid suspicion, you are the first king of different surnames in this dynasty, and you are in the limelight for a while, we should be more careful in Youzhou, so as not to follow in the footsteps of Taiwei’s residence!”
Shangguan Wu grabbed Nangong Su Nu's shoulders and coaxed in a low voice: "Okay, I'll save it, and the good wife will say less."
Nangong Su Nu raised her lips, leaned on Shangguan Wu's chest and looked at her infant daughter, secretly said: I don't know if it was His Majesty's intention or Qi Yan's idea to keep Fu'er in the capital...
This person is thoughtful, intelligent, and his words and deeds always reveal a sense of disobedience, which Nangong Sunu can't figure out.
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Qi Yan returned to the palace to resume her life, and Nangong Jingnu brought a list: "Look, these are all famous Confucian scholars in this dynasty, you choose one to be Yu Xiao's master."
Qi Yan glanced at it and handed the list back to Nangong Jingnu: "Your Majesty is in charge, the minister's time in court is short, and I don't know much about these adults."
Nangong Jingnu: "Okay, you can find a chance to talk to Yuxiao."
Qi Yan: "What are you talking about?"
Nangong Jingnv: "Yuxiao has a happy temperament, I'm afraid she can't stand the pain of going to the study, and then she will do something to contradict the teacher."
Qi Yan: "I know, I'll go later."
Nangong Jingnv: "In addition to Fu'er, I also selected a few companions for Yu Xiao, the direct son of the two brothers in Gongyang House, the eldest son of Zuo Pushe's family, the direct grandson of the Minister of the Household, and the direct descendant of Taichang Siqing. Sun… the list is here, including Yu Xiao, there are ten people in total."
Qi Yan took a look at the list. All the children were from aristocratic families and were of the same age, but there was only one girl named Yu Xiao.
Qi Yan: "Why is Yuxiao the only girl? What should I do if I'm bullied?"
Nangong Jingnu said helplessly: "The daughters of Shiqing's family seldom read, and even if they read, they invited a husband to enter the government, and would not go to the official school. That's why my second sister and I were daring and often slipped out of the palace in disguise when we were young. , other ladies and gentlemen are all about the door and the second door, and learn the three obediences and four virtues from a young age, female red, and then simply know a few words. If you have a better background, learn a musical instrument and know some chess skills to be a talented girl. And you Daughter won't be bullied! A few days ago, eldest sister brought Fu'er into the palace to find Yuxiao to play with, but your daughter smashed a big bag out of Fu'er's head with an inkstone. Fu'er is older than Yuxiao, He came from a general school again, and I can’t even remember how many times I was beaten and cried by Yu Xiao… The reason why I chose nine companions for Yu Xiao was because I was worried that there would be fewer people, and Yu Xiao would stare at one person and bully him again! The adults of the family told me, how can I find my in-laws in the future!"
Looking at Nangong Jingnu's helpless appearance, Qi Yan couldn't help laughing, but she still said: "I would rather Yuxiao be a domineering princess famous in the annals of history, and I don't want her to be submissive. No matter what other daughters are, I will not force Yuxiao to learn from her Things you don’t want to learn, but it’s always good to read more books.”
Nangong Jingnv raised her eyebrows: I didn't expect Qi Yan to have such an attitude when it comes to educating her children. The royal father loves her enough, but it's not enough to save her from reading "Nude".
Nangong Jingnv asked, "Aren't you afraid that Yu Xiao will do something out of the ordinary and make you a goddaughter's infamy?"
Qi Yan was silent for a moment, and then asked: "What does your Majesty think is outrageous? I have confidence in Yu Xiao, and she will definitely not do anything that is ashamed. If you leave a comment of 'off the beaten track', how come you can't do it when you get to a woman's place?"
Nangong Jingnu was at a loss for words, and Qi Yan said with emotion: "There are already enough shackles on women. If His Majesty is the prince, this journey will not be so difficult. As for Yu Xiao... the only expectation I have for her is that She can grow up happily and find a good husband in the future."
Nangong Jingnv didn't expect Qi Yan to be so serious all of a sudden, she took Qi Yan's hand and said softly: "I see, it's just a small talk, how can you say it so profoundly? I promise you will not overly control Yuxiao, okay?"
Qi Yan also realized her gaffe. During this time, she wanted to confess her identity to Nangong Jingnu several times, but she retreated for various reasons.
I was cited by this topic today, and I almost said what was in my heart.
Nangong Jingnu saw Qi Yan's brows stretched, shook Qi Yan's hand, and coaxed: "It's rare that I have time today, why don't we go out of the palace for a walk?"
Qi Yan thought about it and replied, "It's too dangerous to leave the palace in disguise, why don't you go visit the second sister."
Nangong Jingnv's complexion sank, Qi Yan grabbed Nangong Jingnv's pulled hand and held it to her chest: "Your Majesty is more attentive."
Nangong Jingnu: "How do you know what I'm thinking? I don't think about anything. If you want to go, who will stop me? I still have government affairs, so I won't accompany you."
Qi Yan: "Isn't Your Majesty saying that you have time today? You have no jokes."
Nangong Jingnu suddenly raised her head: "What's wrong with being empty?! You know that I don't like seeing you and Xiaodie, why do you touch my bottom line over and over again?"
Qi Yan sighed, grabbed Nangong Jingnu's hand against her heart, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, I have always put this heart of this minister with Your Majesty. Xiaodie... I just treat her as my family. , or... is my sister, never selfish."
Nangong Jingnu didn't say anything, Qi Yan's heart was filled with sadness, and in a tone of almost pleading, she said, "My lord's heart, sooner or later, Your Majesty will understand. I promise Your Majesty that this is the last time I will see her. After this time, she and I will never see each other again.”
Nangong Jingnu: "Really?"
Qi Yan: "It's absolutely true, my minister... Xiaodie is Yu Xiao's biological mother after all. I heard that she has regained her mind, but I haven't had time to say a few words. After this time, I shouldn't be able to see her again."
Nangong Jingnv didn't understand the meaning of Qi Yan's words, and thought that Qi Yan had decided to make a clean break with Xiaodie, although there was still some resentment, she agreed.
The two changed into their uniforms and took a carriage to Princess Zhuohua's mansion.
Nangong Jingnu went to visit Nangong Shunv, while Qi Yan invited Xiaodie to a secluded courtyard.
Xiaodie's eyes dodged, and she didn't dare to look at Qi Yan: My brother has done so much for revenge, but she has reunited with her enemy's daughter.
Qi Yan: "Sister."
Hearing this long-lost name, Xiaodie was a little stunned: "Didn't you say...?"
Qi Yan took a step forward, lowered her voice and called again: "Sister." This time, she used the native language of the grasslands.
Xiaodie instantly wet her eyes, and in her native language, she called out, "Brother."
It's just that Xiaodie has been swaying for many years, and her mother tongue is not as good as Qi Yan's, which is completely out of tune.
Qi Yan: "Sister, it's my brother who's sorry for you in this life. I didn't protect you well, so you've gone through so much hardship. If there is a next life... I'll still be your brother, and I'll protect you."
Xiaodie's eyes were hazy with tears: "Brother, what are you talking about?"
Qi Yan: "Sister, don't think about Jingwei's old feud, I have killed the old thief in Nangong, and the emperor of Nangong has withered away, and there are still a few left... Brother will slowly get it back, the grassland will fall. You're only five years old, you shouldn't have to endure this."
Xiaodie: "But..."
Qi Yan: "Xiao Die, brother asked you, were you happy when you stabbed the dagger into Nangong Shu's belly?"
Xiaodie shed tears and shook her head.
Qi Yan was very relieved that her sister was not completely swallowed up by hatred: "Let's go, Nangong Shunv has been given a fief, you ask her to take you out of the capital and never come back."
Xiaodie: "What about you?"
Qi Yan: "When my brother is done with other things... I'll find you."
Xiaodie: "How am I going to tell her? It's good to mention this."
Qi Yan: "To be honest, if you believe her, tell her your identity, and then give her the right to choose. Even if you fail, brother will be sure to protect you. As for my identity... you can handle it."
Xiaodie: "But..."
Qi Yan: "Sister! Don't bury the lie deeper and deeper before it's too late, you will regret it."
If Xiaodie realized something, she replied for a long time: "I will not betray my brother, I will only say my own."