On the ninth day of November, good luck, travel and marriage.
Even though Emperor Zhaokang held grudges against Pei Lingbi's marriage, it was his daughter after all, and the first princess under the queen's knee was married as the youngest son of Zuo Xiang's family. If it was poor, it would not only lose the face of the Zhou family, And royal majesty.
The ostentation of Pei Lingbi's marriage was not grand, but the basic specifications that a princess should have were still there.
Tao Ti, as the princess of the East Palace and Pei Lingbi's nominal sister-in-law, naturally also attended the wedding banquet.
In the Ganlu Palace, watching Empress Zhou lead a group of wives and Xipos around Pei Lingbi, dressing her up and saying all kinds of auspicious words, Tao Tian sat quietly on one side, so bored that she wanted to eat melon seeds.
Seeing her own princess yawning secretly again, Linglong said in a low voice, "Princess, if you persist, the sedan chair will come to pick you up in half an hour. When the second princess gets on the sedan chair, you can go back and take a nap."
Tao Ti's black eyes were a little wet, and she nodded, "Well, I see."
Compared to Pei Yan, she was pretty good. After sending Pei Lingbi to the sedan chair, there was nothing wrong with her.
But Pei Yan is different, he is also Pei Lingbi's imperial brother after all, and he will marry Pei Lingbi with Pei Changzhou later, and will stay at Zhou's house for a wedding banquet on behalf of the royal family later.
When going out this morning, Pei Yan greeted Tao Ti, saying that he might return to the palace later today, and told her to rest earlier without waiting for him.
Thinking of this, Tao Ti felt sorry for her husband even more.
At this time, there was a burst of crying that fluctuated from high to low.
Tao Ti looked up, and saw Pei Lingbi in a gorgeous red wedding dress holding Queen Zhou's hand and crying, and Queen Zhou's usually dignified and gentle face showed deep reluctance.
The mother and daughter looked at each other with tears in their hands, and one begged with his eyes: "Mother, I don't want to marry."
One replied with his eyes: You bear it first, then bear it a little longer.
If this scene of farewell between mother and daughter is seen by someone who doesn't know the truth, they will definitely be moved by their mother and daughter's deep love. But most of the people in the hall knew how Pei Lingbi's marriage came about, and naturally knew that she was unwilling to marry, not reluctant.
Pei Lingbi hated, resented!
But things have come to this point, she doesn't want to marry anymore, so she can only bite the bullet and get on the sedan chair.
When she walked out of the hall, Pei Lingbi caught a glimpse of Tao Ti who was trying to keep a low profile, and her eyes were filled with sinister hatred.
If eyes could kill, Tao Ti would probably have been ripped apart by her.
To be honest, Pei Lingbi was quite beautiful in her best attire, but unfortunately, there was no joy of a newlywed in her eyes, only unconcealable hostility and sorrow.
Tao Ti clicked her tongue, and met Pei Lingbi's eyes fearlessly, with an expression of "you can't help me".
Pei Lingbi was really annoyed by her appearance, and she clenched her teeth.
Not knowing why, Xipo was reluctant to be the second princess, took her hand and urged, "Second princess, it's time to go out, don't delay the auspicious time."
Only then did Pei Lingbi withdraw her eyes angrily, and walked slowly outside the hall.
A long princess book and guard of honor were already waiting outside the Palace of Ganlu. The sedan chair carried by sixteen people was very gorgeous. In front of the gorgeous sedan chair were Pei Yan and Pei Changzhou, both of whom were riding white horses.
Today's Pei Yan is wearing a moon-white brocade robe with cloud patterns, and he is riding a white horse. The clear and abundant sunlight in the afternoon shines on his tall and straight body, making him look taller and more handsome.
He is always the most dazzling one in the crowd, as if he was born to be looked up to.
With his presence, everything around becomes a foil.
At this moment, the one who was foiled most tragically was Pei Changzhou——
The same brocade clothes, the same white horse, but when Pei Changzhou and Pei Yan were together, they were compared in terms of aura.
Don't say that Tao Ti is wearing a "love filter", even if other people look at the two princes in front of the sedan chair, they can't help but compare them in their hearts.
On weekdays, the third prince is also handsome and talented, how can he compare with His Royal Highness, like a golden pheasant and a phoenix, the gap is obvious
Tao Ti was admiring Pei Yan's beauty with a smile on her side, and Pei Yan also looked towards her as if she had a feeling in her heart.
Their eyes met, and the corners of their mouths curled up.
Sometimes, one look is enough to worth thousands of words of love.
Not long after, Xi Po yelled to pick up the sedan chair, and the long guard of honor walked towards the gate of the outer palace amidst festive rituals and music.
Before leaving the palace, Pei Lingbi specially went to Zichen Palace to bid farewell to Emperor Zhaokang.
Looking at her weeping face, Emperor Zhaokang had a straight face with complicated emotions.
In his impression, although Pei Lingbi was a bit delicate when she was a child, she was still cute and cute. It's just that I don't know why after growing up, I developed such a scheming heart.
He also couldn't say any consoling words, he just said indifferently, "You married the Zhou family, and you will be the wife of the Zhou family from now on, so you can do it yourself."
He turned his head and waved his hands, "Go."
Pei Lingbi cried even worse, tears falling like broken threads.
The maid at the side was terrified, and hurriedly advised, "Don't cry, princess, today is your big day, such a beautiful makeup is not beautiful after crying."
Pei Lingbi didn't care about this, she hated Zhou Shaohui, hated this marriage, how could she have the mood to think about whether she was beautiful or not
Emperor Zhaokang ignored her.
Li Gui, the chief eunuch, smiled and made a "please" gesture, "Second Princess, the captain-in-law is still waiting for you outside."
Pei Lingbi couldn't hold back any longer, she saluted, and walked out of the hall with the help of the maid.
The son-in-law Zhou Shaohui was waiting outside the palace gate early on, and he was not willing to marry this arrogant cousin of the princess, but now that he didn't want to marry, he would marry anyway, at most comforting himself in his heart, at least the cousin was pretty pretty But, he doesn't suffer.
…
The sound of blowing, blowing, blowing, and blowing gradually faded away, and the huge palace returned to silence.
Outside the city of Chang'an, it started to boil, and the common people rubbed their shoulders and stretched their necks to watch the princess get married.
When the welcoming team came out of Zhuque Gate, the eyes of the common people were unknowingly attracted by the man who was sending them off for marriage.
"Who is that gentleman in the moon-white brocade robe? His demeanor is really extraordinary!"
"This is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Ah? Your Highness the Crown Prince? Didn't you say that the Crown Prince is weak? Why do I look at him with a ruddy complexion and full of energy?"
A well-informed person raised his chin and whispered, "You don't know that, do you? A while ago, His Majesty found the genius doctor Xu Wenhe, who has been recuperating the prince's health."
The person who asked the question suddenly realized, "So that's the case! No wonder."
The common people were chattering, first talking about the prince's appearance, and secondly talking about the pomp and circumstance of the wedding. As for the groom? With that ordinary look, who would pay too much attention
The world of faces is so realistic.
…
Outside the palace, Pei Yan went all the way to marry to Zhou Mansion; inside the East Palace, Tao Ti and Qing He held a cup of rose milk tea and clinked glasses with smiles on their faces.
"It's great that she's finally married." Qinghe breathed a long sigh of relief, with a hint of joy in her clear eyes, "Evil people will be punished by evil people. She has bad intentions, and Zhou Shaohui is not good. The two of them just happened to get along. couple."
Although it has been several months since the incident at Zhuyuan Villa, every time Qinghe thinks about it, Qinghe feels as sick as if he swallowed a fly alive.
Tao Ti narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Your Majesty means that Zhou Shaohui will take Pei Lingbi to Dazhou to take up his post after Pei Lingbi returns three times. Although Dazhou is not particularly far away, there are many mountains and difficult roads. The palace can be quiet for several years."
Qing He nodded, "Uncle is still fair."
Tao Ti didn't say much about Pei Lingbi, but changed the subject and talked about going to Lishan Hot Spring in December.
Qing He smiled and said, "It's most comfortable to soak in hot springs in winter. I'll ask my brother in two days to see if he wants to go together."
Tao Ti took a sip of the fragrant and warm milk tea, and winked at Qing He, "If A-Chan goes, the young man will definitely follow."
Speaking of this, Qinghe frowned thinly, "I don't know what Ah Chan thinks... If she really doesn't like my brother, I will also persuade my brother to stop pestering him, so as not to It will be embarrassing for the two to meet in the future."
Tao Ti remained silent and didn't answer, thinking about finding a chance next time to have a good chat with A-Chan.
In the leisure time of stroking the cat and drinking tea, a relaxing and pleasant afternoon passed.
Thinking of Pei Yan having a wedding in the Zhou Mansion in the evening, Tao Ti kept Qing He for dinner before leaving.
After dinner, she took a shower and washed, practiced calligraphy and read for a while, most of the candles were burned out, and Pei Yan hadn't come back yet.
Linglong persuaded softly, "Crown Princess, it's already the right hour, why don't you go to bed first?"
Tao Ti put the book in her hand aside, raised her hand to gently touch her eyelids, frowned and said, "I don't know what's going on, since nightfall, my eyelids have been beating non-stop, and my heart is also inexplicable. Panic."
Linglong was slightly surprised, and worried, "Do you want to invite the female doctor to take a look?"
Tao Ti shook her head, supported her head with one hand, and said softly, "No, it's nothing serious."
Her body was exhausted, but her consciousness was extremely clear. Such contradictions made her not want to sleep at all.
"I'll wait a little longer, you go and warm me a glass of milk." Tao Ti ordered.
"Yes." Linglong replied, and stepped back with her hands down.
Tao Ti raised her hand, covered her chest lightly, turned her head to look at the dark sky, and pursed her lips.
It stands to reason that the keys to the palace are now locked, so he should be back.
After another cup of tea time, Tao Ti drank the milk, rinsed her mouth, and was about to take a rest.
But just as she lay down, she heard a commotion outside the palace door.
Tao Ti's eyelids twitched, she sat up all of a sudden, and called out, "Linglong?"
After waiting for a while, Linglong walked in quickly. Under the relatively dim light of the dormitory, her delicate face was a little pale, and her eyebrows were twitched, "Prince Princess."
Tao Ti poked her head out from the curtain, and seeing her expression, she felt a "thump" in her heart, and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Who is outside?"
Linglong comforted, "Princess Concubine, don't worry, outside is the little eunuch Fu Bao who is in front of Eunuch Fu, and he is here to bring a message for His Highness."
Tao Ti was taken aback for a moment, then asked anxiously, "What did the message say?"
Linglong's face became serious, "There is an accident in Prime Minister Zuo's residence, His Highness cannot return to the East Palace tonight..."
Tao Ti, "!!!"
Her small face was a little pale, "What happened? Isn't the Prime Minister's Mansion hosting a wedding today? What could happen?"
Linglong said, "Princess Concubine, don't worry, His Highness is fine, and the accident is only caused by Zuo Xiangfu."
Hearing this, Tao Ti breathed a sigh of relief, but she was no longer sleepy at this moment, she just stared at Linglong closely, "Tell me quickly, what happened to Zuo Xiangfu?"
Linglong's voice was filled with nervousness and fear, "The little eunuch who sent the message said that Prime Minister Zuo found out the suspicion of rebellion, and the soldiers stationed in the city have already surrounded the prime minister's mansion like a bucket."
Tao Ti stared blankly, took a breath, and couldn't believe it, "The left side rebelled? On the day of his niece and son's wedding?"
Why does it sound wrong
Isn't Prime Minister Zuo out of his mind to do such horrible things on such a happy day
Linglong explained, "It turned out that at the wedding banquet today, the prime minister's mansion somehow infiltrated some assassins, who slashed wildly with knives. The scene was very chaotic and many people died. They searched the mansion, never thought that the assassin would not find it, but found a secret passage in the prime minister's mansion. Walking down the secret passage, it turned out to be a huge secret room! There were many boxes of weapons and armor in it, as well as a whole set of emperor's suits. Dresses, such as court crowns, gargoyles, end shields, court beads, fasting cards, etc., will not fall... "
Tao Ti clicked her tongue, not knowing how to react for a moment.
This incident was too sudden, there was no warning, and the assassin was involved, and the evidence of these intentions to rebel was found.
Her expression also became serious, and after a long while, she asked calmly, "Where does your Highness live tonight?"
Linglong said, "Because it took a lot of effort to bring Prime Minister Zuo back to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, His Highness will stay at Uncle Gu's house tonight. His Highness reassures the Crown Princess that he will return to the palace tomorrow."
Hearing that Pei Yan would live in Gu's house, Tao Ti also felt relieved, her face softened a lot.
The change in Zuo Xiangfu has nothing to do with her, she just needs to know that Pei Yan is safe.
but…
Tao Ti suddenly remembered something, raised her eyes and asked, "What happened to the Prime Minister's Mansion today, what happened to the Second Princess?"
Such an accident happened on the wedding day, Pei Lingbi couldn't help being so angry that three souls came out of her body and seven souls ascended to heaven.
Speaking of this, Linglong hesitated for a moment, with an indescribable expression on her face, "Second princess, she was greatly stimulated and passed out on the spot. I heard that when she woke up again, her mind was a little confused, crying and screaming, it was terrifying of."
Tao Ti was taken aback, did Pei Lingbi go crazy from fright