The wind of Jibei is as awe-inspiring as a bone-cutting knife, and the red palace wall has just been painted the day before yesterday, and it looks very new.
Mu Huai did not bring any attendants with him that day, but only took Rong Xi to the Donghua Gate. Along the way, Rong Xi carefully followed behind him, and found that Quyun Palace was indeed very close to Jiazheng Hall.
The court ladies and eunuchs who passed by saw that Mu Huai was not in a wheelchair, but was walking steadily on the bluestone slabs, saluted him respectfully, and showed a look of surprise and horror.
It was like seeing a ghost.
But there have always been many weird things in this palace, and no one dared to discuss them.
The white jade railings are engraved with coiled dragons, standing in rows as bases, surrounding the magnificent Jiazheng Hall with double eaves and hips, which makes people feel the majesty of the Heavenly Family.
The courtiers went up the steps, and they had to be extremely careful even when talking in low voices, because if they said something in the square outside Jiazheng Hall, there would be echoes.
Only the slightly hasty sound of horseshoes came from not far away, Mu Huai looked into the distance, and saw Li Rui was reining in the rein and reining in the horizontal gate not far from Jiazheng Palace, so he couldn't help but glance.
All the courtiers nearby had to enter the palace on foot from the Xuanhua Gate, and Li Rui had the privilege to enter the palace on horseback.
Rong Xi knew that she should not follow Mu Huai anymore, so she looked at his tall and straight back and stopped at Donghua Gate.
When the prince of Qi State reaches his age, he will start to listen to the government.
Emperor Zhuang has three surviving sons, all of whom are similar in age. After Mu Huai's legs healed, he would go to court like the ministers.
The contradiction between Qi State and Jin State is getting deeper and deeper. In the past few months, the two countries had a small confrontation at the border, and they were both testing each other's bottom line. Now the matter of attacking Jin State is a certainty.
It was the late emperor Muyou's long-cherished wish to annex the state of Jin.
Mu Huai knew well that his mother and concubine did not come from a high family background, if he wanted to reach that position, it would not be enough to rely on Emperor Zhuang's favor.
Both civil and military skills are indispensable.
Li Rui's arrogance was originally due to countless battles, in exchange for his life. Although he looked hale and heroic, he was also wounded in countless battles.
Before the expedition, Mu Huai took the initiative to invite Ying. Although Emperor Zhuang did not want Mu Huai to go to the battlefield in person, he knew the stakes and made Mu Huai General Long Xiang.
Li Rui expressed his disdain and disdain in the court, saying that Muhuai is inexperienced and has never been on the battlefield with real swords and guns. A prince with a weak leg, don't let his stupidity and bravery hinder his chances.
Yin Cheng, however, assured Zhuang Di that Mu Huai could take on this military rank, saying that if Mu Huai didn't go out this time, where would he have the opportunity to practice
Li Rui had long disliked Yin Cheng, but in the army, there were at least 100,000 soldiers who only listened to Yin Cheng's orders, so they didn't dare to touch him.
Then he said to Emperor Zhuang and Mu Huai: "Since His Highness wants to go out, why not bring 20,000 soldiers as a support army, how about shipping food and grass?"
Emperor Zhuang looked at Mu Huai and asked, "Zhi Yan, what do you think of General Li's proposal?"
Li Rui asked him to escort the grain and grass because he didn't want him to charge forward, but Mu Huai knew what he was thinking, but his expression was abnormally calm.
Mu Huai looked at Emperor Zhuang with a determined expression, and replied, "I have no objection."
After speaking, the corners of Li Rui's lips tugged slightly.
Emperor Zhuang nodded.
It was the first time for Mu Huai to go out with the army, so he also had hidden worries about it. Escorting food and grass is also a major matter in the army. This responsibility is not small, and it is also a training for Mu Huai.
Emperor Zhuang gave General Mu Huai Longxiang the pocket iron and black-painted Xuanguang armor that he should have. After the eunuch who announced the decree withdrew from Quyun Palace, Mu Huai pulled out the extremely heavy black iron long knife.
With a sound of "wow", the sharp blade shone with silver light when it was unsheathed.
Standing behind Mu Huai, Rong Xi felt a little terrified when he heard this sound, the blade of the blade reflected Mu Huai's deep black eyes, faintly concealing a murderous intent.
After knowing that Mu Huai was about to go on an expedition in the near future, Rong Xi's mood was like those boudoir women whose husbands were away, with worries.
Obviously without Mu Huai, she can relax a lot.
Although it is said that he is holding food and grass, but the battlefield is ruthless, Mu Huai may still die.
Thinking of the possibility that Mu Huai might not come back, Rong Xi's heart tightened a little.
She understood Mu Huai's temperament. He was definitely not the kind of person who would hide behind soldiers and act like a turtle. He asked for Ying because he wanted to charge forward.
In the past few days, he looked more gloomy, and it was extremely cold in the deep winter. When Mu Huai looked at people, his eyes were like cold knives, piercing people's hearts.
The day before his departure, Mu Huai returned to the palace from the Privy Council in the middle of the night.
Rong Xi prepared dinner, thinking that Mu Huai would go on an expedition for at least one month, and even brushed rouge on his cheeks.
Such an attitude is quite feminine, and Rong Xi secretly feels something is wrong in her heart, she should not have other feelings for Mu Huai, she should just be a slave and be loyal to his master as long as she is honest.
If other feelings arise, she will be the one who suffers in the end.
Just as he was about to remove the rouge from his face, Mu Huai returned to the bedroom.
There was light snow falling outside the hall, Mu Huai still had a cold air on his body, as soon as he entered the room, he walked towards Rong Xi's direction.
Before Rong Xi could greet him and salute him, Mu Huai quickly hugged her into his arms, and kissed her familiarly with cold lips.
He didn't say a word, and the kiss was as dense as rain.
Slightly turbulent.
Rong Xi groaned lightly, feeling that both of her feet were lifted off the ground by Mu Huai.
He was very strong, and she felt that she was about to be domesticated.
Maybe it's ambition and desire for power, or maybe it's a bottoming out after many years of depression, it's not unusual for Mu Huai to go straight to the point without saying a word today.
Rong Xi was a little out of breath, she often felt that when he treated her like this, he wanted to relieve and vent the restlessness and fire in his heart.
After Mu Huai let go of her, he saw that the beauty's eyes were a little blurred, her cheeks were slightly pink, stained with a spontaneous blush, sloppy and gorgeous.
Rong Xi finally regained his composure. Seeing that Mu Huai had already carried her on Limu Luohan's bed, he hurriedly said: "...Your Highness... this servant is having her period today, please don't..."
Mu Huai stopped his movements, but his dark eyes were still stained with darkness.
During the few months he spent with Rong Xi, he discovered that this woman was scheming, sometimes playing tricks with him, and often making up lies to deceive him, so as to avoid his closeness.
Perhaps he has been spoiling her a little recently, and she has become fatter in courage.
When Mu Huai grabbed her wrist, Rong Xi understood his intention.
She felt that Mu Huai was usually diligent and strict with himself, but he never restrained himself in this matter.
Then when he was holding her hand and moved down, he whispered to persuade: "Your Highness... If you always do this kind of thing, it will hurt your body."
Mu Huai raised his eyes, and after a sneer, he actually replied, "What? I'm afraid I won't be able to feed you enough in the future?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rong Xi's face turned red again.
This person is obviously also a prince who reads sage books, why is he so straightforward and rude when talking to her.
Of course, he said more after dark than this.
Mu Huai let go of her wrist, and seeing Rong Xi's eyes dodge, he knew that she was thinking again.
This woman was originally his little servant, but now she often plays games with his master, and he always wants to teach her some lessons.
Mu Huai pinched her chin with his hands, and then covered her soft lips with his thumb.
While gently rubbing | caressing slowly, she couldn't help but feel that her appearance has become more outstanding recently, and that feminine and helpless appearance has become more and more confusing.
Rong Xi sensed that Mu Huai's gaze was clearly unfriendly, but she couldn't guess what was on his mind at all.
Those deep eyes clearly radiated danger.
- "Is it menstruation? It's okay."
Mu Huai's tone was very low and light.
Then, he bowed his head and kissed her.
Rong Xi's eyelids trembled, and just when she didn't know why, she saw the man's thin lips curled up slightly, and his hand squeezed her chin again, and he said two words in a commanding voice that made her shudder—
"Open your mouth."