In the blink of an eye, the eighth year of Yuntai's Spring Festival, after Lin Jiabao was promoted to the rank of Side Jun, Xuanyuan Hancheng often took him to various banquets and celebrations held by the palace.
Lin Jiabao would always be with the prince obediently, and his speech and manners were very decent, which made people feel very comfortable. The queen sometimes called Shang Jiabao to accompany her when she summoned the female relatives of the court. Over time, the concubines of the harem and courtiers and daughters-in-law all got to know this Lin Fangjun, who was favored by His Royal Highness the Prince and the Empress.
In March of the eighth year of Yuntai, officials from all over the country with the fifth grade and above sent women to Beijing, and the eight-year draft of Yuntai began. After the screening of family background, appearance, etc., after passing the primary election, more than 30 people were left to live in Chuxiu Palace, where they will live for a while, learn palace rules, show their talents, and be observed. After they have completed their conduct, they can finally decide whether they will go or stay.
Wen Wenqian and Zhang Chunwei both successfully passed the primary election. After Zhang Chunwei has been treated by Imperial Physician Qian for a few months, she is now a little thinner, and on the surface she is no doubt the same as ordinary people.
Zhang Chunwei vaguely felt that her time was running out, and she also knew the agreement between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and his parents. There is a belief that supports her, she knows that her parents are for her. Zhang Chunwei thought that she must fulfill her parents' wishes, so that she could leave without regrets...
Yao Yulan was not able to participate in the draft this time. Since Xuanyuan Hancheng didn't want her to come to the palace, he naturally wouldn't give her any chance. A few days before the draft, Yao Yulan suddenly developed a rash on her body. The red rash on his face was terrifying to look at. Yao Yulan angrily scolded that someone was trying to harm her, but Mrs. Yao couldn't find any clues after searching for a long time. The Yao family had no choice but to call their daughter ill. The Yao family was looking forward to the draft, but Yao Yulan was very unwilling to give up this draft.
When the queen learned that Yao Yulan could not participate in the draft, she sighed and said, "It's a pity..."
In a corner of the Royal Garden, the show girls visited the beautiful scenery in the Royal Garden. Today, the Empress Niangniang invited us to enjoy the Royal Garden. All the show girls worked hard to show their best side in front of the Empress Niangniang.
The queen looked at the thirty, the two most outstanding were Wen Wenqian and Zhang Chunwei. In addition, there are two twins among the thirty. I think they were sent to the palace after hearing that His Royal Highness likes double servants. The queen saw that both of them were born as concubines of everyone, and they were not as lovable and cute as family treasures, so they were destined to return without success.
At the other end of the Imperial Garden, Xuanyuan Hancheng and his younger brother watched from the pavilion in the direction of the beautiful girls in the distance. The pavilion was relatively high and they could see it very clearly.
"Brother Prince, let's go back, I'm sorry." Xuanyuan Hanqi said shyly seeing so many young and beautiful girls.
"Second Huangdi, you are not too young, and it's time to marry a full-fledged wife. The mother is looking for you... What do you like?" Xuanyuan Hancheng asked his brother.
"I... I... My mother likes it. It's a good choice." Xuanyuan Hanqi touched his own head and said naively.
"That's your wife, of course you have to like it." Xuanyuan Hancheng pointed to Wen Wenqian who was answering in the distance, "Look at the lady in lake green clothes, this is Wen Wenqian, the daughter of Jing Xibo, She is knowledgeable and reasonable, and her talents and looks are all the best. The queen mother and I are very fond of her as your prince and concubine."
Xuanyuan Hanqi looked in the direction pointed by the prince, and saw that Miss Wen's temperament was as graceful as walking down from a lady's picture, Xuanyuan Hanqi's handsome face instantly flushed red, and stumblingly said, "I... the idea..."
Xuanyuan Hancheng saw it in his eyes and knew it in his heart. Afterwards, Xuanyuan Hancheng told the queen that her younger brother was interested in Wen Wenqian. The queen thought about it after hearing this, but she was still a little hesitant, "This Wen Wenqian was originally chosen for you as a crown princess..."
"A gentleman doesn't take people's favor. Since my younger brother likes it, it is natural to be a big brother." Xuanyuan Hancheng said.
"It's hard for you to think about your younger brother everywhere." The queen praised the prince. "Okay, since your brother likes it, and the two are a good match, Ben Gong will tell your father. What about you, Prince? Do you like it?"
"Zhang Shilang's direct daughter, my son wants to take him as a concubine." Xuanyuan Hancheng said to the queen.
"Zhang Chunwei is a good person, and her body looks much better." The queen also promised.
Xuanyuan Hancheng said to the queen, "My son, I will let you hold the emperor's grandson next year..."
The queen laughed when she heard it, "The queen is waiting for the good news from the prince."
In the end, both Zhang Chunwei and Wen Wenqian were left with signs. After Wen Wenqian returned home, Mrs. Jing Xibo hurriedly asked, "How is your life in the palace? Does the Empress often talk to you? Have you ever met His Royal Highness?"
"No, the Empress always asked a few beautiful girls to meet together. But the maids and eunuchs in the palace took special care of me..." Wen Wenqian replied.
"It is rumored that this time, His Royal Highness will re-marry the prince concubine. Since you have been left with a sign, then..." Mrs. Xibohou thought that no matter the family's character, her daughter is the best choice for the prince concubine...
"Mother, we'll find out when we wait for her will." Wen Wenqian knew that her family had high expectations for this audition, but she didn't feel that the Empress was special to her.
One day later, the imperial decree was issued, and the daughter of the servant of the Ministry of Rites pointed out that the prince should be the concubine of the prince, and the time was set for the next month. And Jingxi Bo's daughter-in-law refers to the marriage of the second prince as the prince's concubine, and the wedding will be held in February of the following year.
Zhang Shilang's family was not surprised when they received the imperial decree. After receiving the decree, Zhang Shilang and his wife finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After receiving the imperial decree, Jing Xibo's family still couldn't recover, how could they suddenly become the second prince concubine? But when he recovered, the Wen family was still very happy, and it was a great grace to be a concubine.
In April, Zhang Chunwei forced her sick body to enter the palace normally, and was bedridden that night. Xuanyuan Hancheng blocked the news, but said to the public that Concubine Zhang Fei was a little ill from overwork the day she entered the palace. The queen was quite critical of this, and felt that this Zhang Chunwei was too weak. I never thought that this Concubine Zhang had been ill and did not get better, but then became more and more ill, and finally passed away one morning in late April. The news of Zhang Chunwei's death surprised both inside and outside the harem. She looked very good at the draft, but she died of a serious illness after marrying His Royal Highness the Prince. For a time, both inside and outside the court were looking at him, and rumors about His Royal Highness the Prince's Heavenly Demons spread again.
The queen was furious in the Yongshou Palace, "How did the imperial doctor heal, and why did he die?" The queen was very angry, she said that Zhang Chunwei was weak, but the prince wanted to marry. .
"Please calm down your anger. Maybe it's because the slaughter of my son was too high before, and I got her to concubine Zhang Side." Xuanyuan Hancheng comforted the queen, and said in a low mood.
Hearing the prince's low tone, the queen immediately retorted: "Prince, don't listen to this, it's that Chunwei Fubo, how could it be yours? Your housekeeper is not very good, I see that the housekeeper has grown taller some time ago. Woolen cloth."
"Jiabao has the protection of his mother's boxing, which is naturally a blessing." Xuanyuan Hancheng said to the queen.
The queen's mood improved a little after hearing this, and she said to the prince, "You are going on a tour next month, how are you preparing? Jiabao will also follow, and you need to bring more people to serve with you."
"Thank you for your mother's concern, and everything is ready." Xuanyuan Hancheng thought, Jiabao's birthday is in June, and he will prepare a surprise for him. Finally, when Gubao passed his sixteenth birthday, he really couldn't wait to talk.
At the beginning of May, His Royal Highness Prince Lin took Lin Fangjun to visit Luocheng, Jiangzhou and other places.
Xuanyuan Hancheng took Lin Jiabao, Yuan Fu, Yuan Qing, Shu Qin, and Shu Ya with him, and the Hussar General Cao Yan led 2,000 personal soldiers to escort him.
Xuanyuan Han agreed that their first destination was Luocheng, and then took a boat from Luocheng to Jiangzhou via Luohe.
Lin Jiabao was very excited along the way, lying by the window looking at the scenery along the way, his joy was beyond words. Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Gubao's happy appearance, and felt that he must take him out of the palace frequently in the future.
"When you arrive in Luocheng, Xianggong will show you a good stroll." Xuanyuan Hancheng promised with the baby in his arms. Luocheng is a very prosperous big city, I believe that the good baby can have a good time.
Lin Jiabao nodded happily, instantly looking forward to Los Angeles.
After walking for more than ten days and passing through several cities, their team finally saw the city gate of Los Angeles. Civil and military officials in Luocheng and surrounding provincial capitals were already waiting early in front of the city gate.
Xuanyuan Han got off the carriage, and Liu Zeqi, the minister of military affairs, led the officials to kneel down to greet him. "Congratulations, Your Royal Highness."
"No gift." Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at the officials who came to greet him and asked, "Is Dai Heng not here?"
"Master Dai was still inspecting the river embankment in Jiangzhou, but he was unable to come." Liu Zeqi replied.
The prefect of Luocheng, Zhong Kejie, stepped forward to salute the Prince's Highness and said, "His Royal Highness has worked hard all the way. The minister has prepared a welcome banquet for His Royal Highness. Please settle down at the residence first."
Xuanyuan Hancheng heard that, thinking that Bao Bao was also tired, he got on his horse, and the exquisite and luxurious carriage behind him followed. The officials have already inquired that this time on the tour, His Royal Highness the Prince brought his most beloved Lin Fangjun with him. Thinking that Lin Fangjun should be in this carriage, I don't know what kind of appearance makes His Royal Highness the Prince's favor. Liu Zeqi was also very curious, and stared at the carriage for a while.
That night, officials in Los Angeles held a reception banquet for His Royal Highness. The banquet is divided into two areas, front and back, with the officials in front and His Royal Highness together. In the back, the prefect's wife and a group of officials' wives accompanied Lin Fangjun.
The prefect's wife saw that Lin Fangjun was only 14 or 15 years old, and his personality was kind and polite, and he didn't put on airs. In my heart, I thought to myself that His Royal Highness likes such twins...
At the banquet, the prefect's wife warmly introduced the local customs and customs of Los Angeles, and invited Lin Fangjun to enjoy the special food of Los Angeles.
Lin Jiabao listened carefully to the introduction of Luocheng by the prefect's wife, and tasted the specialties of Luocheng attentively. Seeing that Lin Fangjun listened to her with great interest, the prefect's wife felt very embarrassed, and spoke more vigorously about the historical sites of Los Angeles. Not to be outdone, the other officials and wives on the side hurriedly presented their hospitality in front of Lin Fangjun, and the atmosphere was warm for a while at the banquet.
Lin Jiabao responded to each of them in a decent manner, without the slightest impatience. It made all the officials and wives feel like a spring breeze, and Lin Jiabao also left a good impression in their hearts. The prefect's wife thought that it was no wonder that His Royal Highness Prince Lin loved him so much. With such a person by his side, how could he not make His Highness the Prince feel comfortable and happy!
In the evening, Lin Jiabao and Xuanyuan Hancheng returned to their residence, which was offered by a wealthy businessman in Los Angeles. The bedroom had already been tidied up by Shu Ya and Shu Qin. After the two washed up, Xuanyuan Hancheng lay on the big bed made of carved jade with Jiabao in his arms. "Baby did a great job tonight!"
Lin Jiabao was also very happy to receive Xuanyuan Hancheng's compliment, "I learned from the Empress and the Empress. When the Empress summoned the daughters of the court and middle-aged women, I would often be there to watch. This time I'm on tour with the Xianggong, of course I have to perform well, no Shame on my husband."
Xuanyuan Hancheng put his arms around Gubao and kissed his dimple, "Guybao, you can do whatever you want, you don't need to show anything deliberately..."
"The prefect's wife is very enthusiastic. She invited me to be a guest at the prefect's house. Can I go?" Lin Jiabao asked expectantly.
"Of course, as long as you like it, but you need to bring some more guards to accompany you. I have to deal with some official business in the past few days, and then I will show you around Los Angeles... Okay, baby. Let's go to bed earlier... " Xuanyuan Han Cheng said that, he had already unbuttoned Jiabao's underwear, and reached out his hand into Gubao's chest.
Lin Jiabao held Xianggong's shoulders and let Xianggong touch and kiss him on his body. Xianggong now strips him naked every night, and even looking at him feels like his eyes are going to spit fire.
The approaching birthday makes Lin Jiabao both shy and full of anticipation...