Today's Xuan Tiancheng is a little different. There was an indescribable strangeness in that hurried glance just now, and there was even a hint of joy in his eyes. Only two days ago, Xuanyuan Yi was so angry that his blood rose, but today he looked relaxed and comfortable. Is it because his youngest son made him feel good? Or because of something else? Or does he already have new plans
Murong Shuqing stopped and walked along the way, thinking about all kinds of Xuan Tiancheng. She lowered her head slightly and walked slowly, feeling that a person was walking in front of her, and her dazzling white boots came into view. It is estimated that the person who can wear such boots and walk in the inner courtyard of the palace is either a prince or a relative. Not in the mood to deal with these people, she moved to the side, but the pair of white boots came straight towards her, and a hearty and slightly teasing male voice came from above her head, "Miss Murong, long time no see."
Does this person know her? Murong Shuqing raised his head and saw Xuan Tian Xing who was smiling brightly. The pure white brocade and the flowing cloud pattern embroidered with gold threads complemented his heroic appearance. The purple-gold hair crown also conveyed his dignity. Identity revealed. It can be said that Murong Shuqing looked at him from top to bottom with some presumptuousness, and then slowly knelt down and saluted, "Murong Shuqing has seen Prince Rongning."
She just bowed her knees slightly, and Xuan Tianxing grabbed her sleeve and helped her up. When Murong Shuqing stood up, Xuan Tianxing said inexplicably, "Miss, why do you need to be more polite?" At home, she is so elegant and unrestrained, and it is her elegant Tsing Yi, which is incompatible with the palace, that makes him see her from a distance. Seeing her kneel and salute, he felt very awkward, not like her at all.
Murong Shuqing didn't even want to kneel, but thanks to Xuan Tianxing's strength, she quickly stood up straight, stroked her sleeves lightly, and looked at him with a half-smile, a helpless look, He smiled and said, "I don't want to be too polite, but unfortunately this is a place to talk about etiquette."
Murong Shuqing's deliberately aggravating the word "ceremony" made Xuan Tianxing realize that she didn't really want to salute him, she was just making fun of him and mocking the royal etiquette.
Xuan Tianxing smiled bitterly, and replied: "I almost forgot, you are entering the palace to learn rituals."
Murong Shuqing nodded casually, passed Xuan Tianxing, and walked forward slowly, "Today is an experience."
When a daughter-in-law sees her mother-in-law, she needs to kneel and salute, and when a wife sees her husband, she also bows and knees. Is this the so-called etiquette
Xuan Tianxing looked at the indigo figure passing gently by her side, the breeze blew her clothes, and her thin figure seemed to be able to be weathered at any time, as if she did not belong to any place. Xuan Tian Xing raised the corner of his mouth lightly and said to Murong Shuqing's back, "Actually, I admire you very much. It started when the Qi family saw you for the first time."
The clear male voice came into his ears softly, Murong Shuqing stopped in her footsteps, her eyebrows raised slightly, if she hadn't been able to feel it, his so-called appreciation was not the love between men and women, she would think that what she did this year was not because of luck. It was the peach blossom robbery.
Murong Shuqing turned around easily, looked at Xuan Tianxing up and down with a smile, and said with a smile, "Your next sentence shouldn't be to say - fell in love with me at first sight?"
Xuan Tian Xing was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, shook his head mysteriously, approached Murong Shuqing, and said in a low voice, "It will be very hard to fall in love with you, and it will be doomed. Fortunately, I am better than Xuanyuan Yi, And... he's lucky."
he? In this world, there really is no impermeable wall, Murong Shuqing smiled helplessly: "What you want to say in your heart is that I am not so unlucky."
The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.
Xuan Tianxing walked side by side with her. After a long time, Xuan Tianxing said softly: "Half a month, maybe it's just the beginning of a long period of time."
Murong Shuqing paused, but it was only for a moment, and soon she continued leisurely strolling along the path among flowers with Xuan Tianxing, and said unhurriedly, "Your Highness seems to have something to say."
Or, he knew, what exactly did Xuan Tiancheng want to do
Xuan Tianxing glanced at Murong Shuqing, walked as leisurely as she did, and said in Murong Shuqing's ear: "From what I know about him, he may be a magnificent and strategizing monarch, but since he was a child, he has There is a habit, but he hides it better."
He looked like he was selling out, and he stopped talking halfway through. Murong Shuqing thought for a while, then smiled: "Only what he doesn't want, nothing he can't get. Is that right?"
This was actually a "wise saying" that Xuanyuan Yi practiced personally, but Murong Shuqing just felt that it was really appropriate to use it on Xuan Tiancheng now.
Unexpectedly, Xuan Tianxing stared at her in surprise because of Murong Shuqing's words. Seeing his expression, Murong Shuqing knew that even if he didn't say Xuan Tiancheng's original words, it was not far off.
Playfully stroking his forehead, Murong Shuqing looked at Xuan Tianxing and teased with a very puzzled look: "Have you ever doubted that he and Xuanyuan Yi are brothers, one is showing domineering, the other is deep planted in the heart."
Xuan Tian Xing laughed, this insight is really incisive, thanks to her coming up with it.
Murong Shuqing stopped, turned to face Xuan Tianxing, and asked with a light smile, "Then you told me this today, are you going to help me or are you going to watch a good show?"
Xuan Tianxing spread his hands and said with a smile, "I thought you would let me watch a good show."
Since the day of Qi Xiang's birthday, he has paid attention to this woman who has aroused his curiosity. He will take the initiative to tell her this today. First, he thinks that she is really not suitable for being imprisoned. Second, he wants to see if she can stand out.
Murong Shuqing smiled and shook his head gently, and said softly, word by word, "It's too late, I'll—pull you into the water."
Xuan Tianxing looked at Murong Shuqing amusedly, and said, "Do you think that I will help you?" He himself did not think it would be easy to fight against the emperor, although he admired her, he might not be willing to She, take the risk.
"You can."
Murong Shuqing's succinct answer made Xuan Tianxing curious, why is she so sure that she will definitely help her? Xuan Tianxing stared at Murong Shuqing's confident smile and asked, "What makes you so confident?"
Murong Shuqing looked up at the noon sun. Although it was spring, she was a little dizzy. She walked under the pear tree next to the garden. He replied unhurriedly: "First, since you will tell me, you have already explained that you are on my side psychologically; second, the conflict between the military power of the country and the imperial power should not be what the prince wants to see. Come."
The conflict between military power and imperial power is indeed very terrifying, and between the imperial brother and Xuanyuan Yi, it is indeed capable of causing such a crisis, but Xuan Tianxing does not think that they will be so irrational. Even if Xuanyuan Yi loves her again, he will not make Xuanyuan's family be loyal and rebellious because of her.
Walking in front of Murong Shuqing, Xuan Tianxing put his hands on his chest and smiled noncommittally: "Perhaps, you think that you are too important, he and Xuanyuan Yi will not necessarily care about the country and the people for you."
"Really?" Murong Shuqing didn't change his face because of Xuan Tianxing's words, but leaned against the tree trunk more comfortably, with a still soft voice, nodding his head, and replying, "Okay, that's a very good thing to say. Makes sense."
When Xuantian Xing Zheng wanted to laugh and ask her what reason she had to convince him, Murong Shuqing didn't wait for him to ask, leaned his head on the tree trunk, squinted his eyes comfortably, and said in a softer voice, "You say, After the battle of Cang Yue, when the national treasury was empty, the granary happened to catch fire, and all the seeds of high-quality grain were spared. I am afraid that this year's spring ploughing is hopeless. At this time, I was so careless that a large amount of grain flowed out of the East, and the autumn harvest was At that time, I was afraid that the prince still had enough to eat, and it was these people who suffered. I wonder if the country could still be stable at that time, when the hungry people were everywhere. After all, the king regarded the people as the sky, and the people regarded the food as the sky. "
Murong Shuqing's gentle words instantly turned the smile on Xuan Tianxing's face into incredible horror, and before her words fell, Xuan Tianxing had already roared, "You can't—"
Murong Shuqing opened her eyes gently, looking into Xuan Tian Xing's angry eyes, she stood up straight, stood opposite Xuan Tian Xing, and said coldly, "Can't I?"
The naked eyes and cold whispers made Xuan Tianxing unconsciously tremble, can't she? Xuan Tianxing knew very well that, as the Murong family of the East Corner Grain Company, of course she could. Xuan Tianxing suddenly grabbed Murong Shuqing's shoulder and said excitedly, "You wouldn't do that. Do you know how many people will die?"
Murong Shuqing frowned slightly, her shoulder was hurt by Xuan Tianxing's grasp, but she didn't struggle, just looked at him indifferently, and replied, "I know, you know better, so I want to hear your answer. ."
She was betting, she was betting on Xuan Tianxing's love for the people, and with the public's praise for Prince Rong Ning, she believed that he would never let her do this. Seeing the pain on his face now, Murong Shuqing thought, she will win this time.
Feeling that Xuan Tianxing's hand grasping her shoulder slowly relaxed, Xuan Tianxing lowered his head, sighed, and said, "You win, I promise you."
Murong Shuqing let go of what he had been thinking about. Although there were some people in the palace, it was only done three years ago, and it couldn't compare to Xuan Tianxing's connections in the palace. In the palace, with his support, she was relatively in a favorable position.
Fortunately, he agreed, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to really take so many people's lives for her own selfishness, not because of compassion, but because she couldn't pass her own heart. Murong Shuqing said sincerely, "Thank you."
Xuan Tianxing retracted his hands, put his head behind his head, leaned against the big tree opposite Murong Shuqing, and asked, "What do you want me to do?" Anyway, he had already promised to help her. He wanted to hear what plans she had. If possible, he still doesn't want to have any head-on conflict with the emperor.
"In the palace, you have more eyes and ears than me. I want to know what he is going to do." She had a hunch that he seemed to have a perfect plan this time. And she still can't figure out the truth.
Xuan Tianxing shook his head and replied: "I may not be able to find it out, there are too many people around him." After all, the emperor has been in power for almost ten years, and he has long cultivated his own power, especially those The mysterious dark man, he wants to find out the intentions of the emperor, the hope is too small.
What he said was reasonable. Murong Shuqing thought about it for a while, and smiled: "At this time, he will definitely use the closest and most reliable person, then Zhong Yan is none other than Zhong Yan."
"Do you know him?" Xuan Tianxing was surprised. The mysterious Zhong Yan had only known about him in the past two years, and he had never had the chance to meet him. He only knew that he was the commander of the emperor's brother, Anshi, but Murong Shuqing knew that. .
"I fought once." It is estimated that this time, she will fight again, and she and Zhong Yan are quite related.
Murong Shuqing saw Xuan Tianxing's difficulties and said with a smile: "Actually, I just want you to help me pay attention to everything in this palace. In this palace, there are some things that I can't do, but you can. As for other things. Yes, I have my own way." She hadn't dealt with Shen Xiaoyun for a long time, I heard that he was about to become a father, she, a big matchmaker, should get some interest back.
Xuan Tianxing smiled bitterly and leaned back against the big tree behind him. He felt that he was a little ridiculous, and while shaking his head, he said in a self-deprecating manner: "I think I did a very stupid thing today, why would I worry about you being trapped in the palace? ?" It's better now, I've got myself involved, worrying about her is simply superfluous.
Murong Shuqing stretched and said lazily, "Today's sunshine is very good, it's time to take a nap." Putting his hand in front of his forehead, Murong Shuqing walked into the bright sunshine.
After the remarks just now, Xuan Tianxing didn't dare to underestimate her any more. She was always so lazy and casual, but it was definitely unforgettable for a lifetime, and she did possess such strength. It made him very uneasy. Looking at Murong Shuqing's leisurely pace, Xuan Tianxing still asked worriedly, "Wait, can you tell me what you want to do in the end?" If she and Xuanyuan Yi join forces, it will be the whole The doom of the royal family.
Murong Shuqing stopped, but did not look back, "Don't worry, all I want is freedom." After speaking, she walked away in the spring light.
She knew what Xuan Tianxing was thinking, and her existence was already a threat to the royal court. She has exposed enough. This time, she has to think about how to get out of her body.
Today is the seventh day of her entering the palace. Half of the half-month period has passed. During these seven days, Xuan Tiancheng has not looked for her again except for the chance encounter in the Queen's Palace. All this, instead of making Murong Shuqing feel at ease, made her feel uneasy.
The reason for her unease was Xuan Tiancheng's intention. In the past few days, he asked the royalists to release the intention of concentrating military power, which made the slightly sensitive courtiers know that the emperor wanted to take back the military power, which also caused some generals to be dissatisfied. In the current courtroom, although it is not a war of words, the smoke of gunpowder is filled with gunpowder, but the tension is too obvious.
Xuan Tiancheng's arrogance of Xuanyuan Yi is actually a matter of time. No emperor can rest easy when military power is in the hands of others, but why is he in such a hurry
Shen Xiaoyun and Yan Yu went to check on Zhong Yan, and there was some news, but they were all scattered and trivial things, which made her unable to connect together for a while, and seemed to be missing an important link. The calmer she is now, the more restless she is.
"Miss Murong." A soft female voice outside the door interrupted Murong Shuqing's contemplation.
After recovering, Murong Shuqing asked, "What's the matter?"
"The Queen Mother asked the servants to come and invite the young lady to Feifeng Palace."
Queen? Today was the first birthday of the little prince. She didn't plan to go. The queen mother acquiesced, and Xuan Tiancheng didn't bother her. Unexpectedly, the queen "would never forget" her. Bi Xinsui was not a stupid person, Murong Shuqing didn't understand why she was so persistent on this matter
With a sigh, Murong Shuqing replied, "I see. I'll prepare, you go down first."
The person outside the door hesitated for a while, and then asked in a low voice, "Miss, do you need help from a servant?"
Murong Shuqing thought for a while and replied, "Thank you, no need, wait for me at the gate of the palace."
"Yes."
Opening the wardrobe and jewelry box, Murong Shuqing regretted it a little. Maybe she shouldn't have driven away the maidservant just now. Lv Yi was not there. She didn't know how to comb her hair except for some simple ties. Today's little prince's birthday, if she is still dressed in plain clothes, it will not only be disrespectful, but also make everyone think that she is doing something new and trying to show her speciality.
Looking at the mostly plain clothes and simple hair accessories in front of her, she frowned in distress.
"Miss Murong is here." The high-pitched voice of the ceremonial official made everyone's eyes focus on the door of the hall. The people who came to the birthday banquet today were basically members of the royal family, as well as some ministers who were very close to the emperor. Those who have seen Murong Shuqing are curious about what different feelings this splendid woman will bring to people today; those who have not seen it, naturally want to see what the Murong family lady who can charm Xuanyuan Yi is like.
Murong Shuqing slowly stepped into the Feifeng Palace, wearing a light violet skirt, still elegant, the faint golden silk lotus leaves swaying loomingly at the hem of the skirt, and it was full of brilliance. The black hair, mixed with light purple, lotus root white, and light gold ribbons, is braided into a long braid and hangs on the chest. It is simple and gorgeous, and it walks slowly, as if it is a blue wave pink lotus.
Walking quietly to the front of the hall, Murong Shuqing half-kneeled and saluted, "Murong Shuqing greets the emperor, the empress dowager, and the empresses."
Xuan Tiancheng stared at Murong Shuqing in front of him, how much different could she be, is she a refined and gentle young man, a dashing and elegant woman, or a noble and elegant woman now