The shadowy bamboo shadows covered all the way of the bluestone slabs, and the little moonlight drowned in the darkness of the night. When the boots stepped on the bluestone slabs, the black shadows swept up, step by step, it seemed that it was not the road, but the silence of the night.
In the fortified palace, apart from the uniform patrol pace and the sound of the wind blowing leaves, no other sound could be heard.
The three words of vigorous and powerful Yushufang glowed with a majestic luster on the top of his head.
Eunuch Cao went in first, and after a while, he walked out of the gate and bowed slightly to greet him.
Xiao Xu stepped into the imperial study without looking sideways.
Bright palace lanterns were placed beside the table, illuminating the entire inner hall, as well as those who wrote on the table.
The bright yellow dragon robe seemed to absorb all the light, and the light circulated on the robe, and the golden silk was like the brightest flowing fire in the dark night, making people dare not look directly.
"My son sees the emperor." Xiao Xu's cold voice sounded in the hall, neither humble nor arrogant.
The person describing it did not speak, and the pen in his hand was still turning, as if he had not heard the greeting from the person in front of him.
Time passed little by little, Xiao Xu was not in a hurry, he kept standing and waited for the person in front of him to finish the painting.
When there were only a few paintings left, Emperor Xixuan seemed to have discovered his existence, and his tone was stained with a hint of displeasure, "Three reminders and four invitations, I have only entered the palace now, have I been outside for a year? Are you used to being lazy?"
"My son doesn't dare." Xiao Xu replied calmly.
This was the second time he said it tonight.
For others, it is the closest relative in the world, but for him, it is the most alienated stranger.
Xiao Xu slightly raised the corners of his lips, and a light self-mockery flickered on his lips.
Emperor Xixuan didn't notice Xiao Xu's emotions, he just heard his calm tone as always, and swallowed the words of reproach. If he was too harsh on him, I'm afraid those under him would not accept it, so Emperor Xixuan paused, and when he saw the silver mask, he also stopped the idea of preaching, after all, this son no longer has the ability He is qualified to fight for power with Ran'er.
So Emperor Xixuan slowed down his tone, but the Yuwei on his face was still there, "Xu'er, you are not too young anymore, you can't be so self-willed anymore, it's time to become a family."
Xiao Xu raised his eyebrows, looked directly at Emperor Xixuan, and finally got to the point.
Looking at Xiao Xu's clear eyes, Emperor Xixuan was a little stunned. He knew that this eldest son had a clear mind, and he already knew about it, but thinking of Yuyue's explanation, he cleared his throat and moved away. He looked away, pretended not to see it, and said without saying a word, "I picked a few girls for you before, but they were all delayed for various reasons. The father and mother were very anxious for you in their hearts, and it happened that this time you Grandpa Huang returned to Beijing and helped you pick out a family. The characters and appearance are good, and they are a good match for you, so this time the emperor is relieved. Although the other party is still young, this is not a problem. It will take a few years to get married.”
Xiao Xu pursed his lips, his personality and appearance are good? Presumably the father emperor doesn't even know what a person looks like!
Seeing that Xiao Xu was silent and did not answer, Emperor Xixuan suddenly sank his face, "What? Could it be that you have any objection to this marriage? I can tell you that the marriage has already been given to you. You have no joke, and you can't be the master!"
Is this what the father really meant
Xiao Xu replied expressionlessly, "My son doesn't dare."
There are only these four words left in the family love that blood dissolves in water.
Hearing this, Emperor Xixuan stroked his beard with satisfaction, then put down the wolf in his hand, walked to Xiao Xu with his hands behind his back, and then reached out and patted his shoulder, "This is my good son, you have to trust you. Grandpa Huang is for your own good, so don't be angry, live with that girl from the Chu family, maybe in a few years, you will be able to give birth to a big fat emperor great-grandson for your grandfather."
Xiao Xu moved his lips, but in the end he didn't say anything and silently acquiesced.
If you want to get a compliment from him, you have to give up all the chances that you might step onto that dragon chair. For the emperor, not resisting all his decisions, and unconditionally make way for his most beloved prince, is the best thing he should do!
"Okay, you've worked hard this year. Next month is the birthday of your fourth emperor's younger brother. When that time comes, bring the girl from the Chu family to let your mother pass by, so you don't have to keep nagging in my ear." Seeing that Xiao Xu had no objection, Emperor Xixuan was in a good mood, and patted him on the shoulder a few more times as if to comfort him.
"Yes."
After solving this important matter, Emperor Xixuan was also in the mood to ask him what he had done outside this year. After listening, Emperor Xixuan was both happy and worried. He was happy that Xixuan's territory had expanded again. The eldest prince is so good, how will Ran'er surpass him in the future
"If there is no other important matter, the son will retire first." Emperor Xixuan's complicated expression did not escape Xiao Xu's eyes, his eyes darkened, and then he lowered his head.
This move is in line with Emperor Xixuan's intention. This eldest prince has never been too close to him, and there is nothing to talk about after talking about business. This can't help but remind Emperor Xixuan of the fourth prince Xiao Ran. Amusing him, sensible, well-behaved and intelligent, even the ministers in the Imperial Prison were full of praise for him. Thinking of this, Emperor Xixuan's mood improved again, he nodded and let Xiao Xu leave.
This time, Youyue will no longer worry about the marriage between Xu'er and the Chu family. Although his relationship with Xu'er is very dull, he still understands this son and will never let him worry about doing things. Going against his order, it seems that Yuyue will be able to breathe a sigh of relief tonight.
On the ink-colored plaque above his head, several large characters are particularly clear.
Zhongzheng Renhe.
Like silent irony.
Xiao Xu left the imperial study room without stopping any longer.
Eunuch Cao looked at the tall and straight figure, looked back at the smile on the corner of His Majesty's mouth, and lowered his head involuntarily.
This kind of thing has happened too many times, and it has long been no surprise.
It's just that even a spectator like him is no stranger, so it's unknown whether the people in the bureau are numb.
Emperor Xixuan walked out of the imperial study with easy steps, and headed for the most luxurious and exquisite palace in the inner palace, the Moon Palace.
There lived Emperor Xixuan's most beloved concubine, Fu Youyue, who was also the mother-in-law of Emperor Xixuan's most beloved fourth prince, Xiao Ran.
Everyone in Xixuan Kingdom knows that the most majestic in the inner palace is Empress Liang, but the most powerful is Concubine Yue.
A lot of things changed after tonight.
And Chu Qingyan, who was shopping, didn't know what was waiting for her after tonight.
And Xiao Xu didn't know either.