The Favoured Medical Princess

Chapter 235: - Newlyweds

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Nangong Yue originally thought that she would recognize the bed and could not sleep well, but she didn't expect to sleep very soundly that night. When she opened it, she saw Xiao Yi was sitting by the bed and looking at her with a smile, only her eyes were full of eyes. one person.

Xiao Yi had been up for a while, punched a set in the backyard, and came back after washing up, with a good smell of soap locust on his body.

"Ayi."

Nangong Yue smiled sweetly at him, rubbed her eyes and sat up, Xiao Yi thoughtfully put a pillow behind her.

According to the rules, today is the double dynasty Hehong, and it is necessary to worship the ancestors and recognize relatives. But Xiao Yi's relatives are not in the capital, so no one is urging them to get up early, they just need to enter the palace for a while to thank them.

After Nangong Yue changed into a red smoky dress and casually tied her hair in a bun, breakfast was ready.

Xiao Yi lived alone in the palace, and had never had any requirements for food and drink. Seeing that Nangong Yue was about to marry in, he was afraid that she would not be used to it, so he asked the emperor for an imperial cook. The breakfast on this table was exquisite and delicious, and Xiao Yi also specially ordered soft and glutinous porridge to be cooked, which was very warm to the stomach.

Xiao Yi waved his hand to make the maids who were serving the vegetables back out, served the porridge courteously, brought it to her hand, and said: "Stinky girl, try it. If you don't like it, I'll go to the emperor and someone else will come over here." .”

Nangong Yue took it with crooked eyebrows, and after he took a few sips of it under his gaze, Xiao Yi hurriedly put another piece of dessert for him, and said: "This is rose pearl cake, which is what this cook is best at. When he came, the emperor was still a little bit reluctant."

Nangong Yue ate a mouthful with his hand, her mouth was filled with the sweet smell of roses, the rose cake was only one inch square, and she ate it up in two or three bites, then instructed him to take another piece for herself, and then said: "Wait a minute When we come back from the palace, I'll cook today's dinner for you." Her eyes were shining like stars, full of confidence, "It's definitely not worse than Guiyuan Pavilion."

"Okay!" Xiao Yi responded expectantly, "I'll help you... Come on, try this again, you must like it!"

Nangong Yue took a bite, and it was a sweet and rustling chestnut flour cake, which tasted very good, so she also took a piece for Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi ate with a smile on his face, and said: "Stinky girl, let's go to Zhuangzi after we come back from the palace."

"To Zhuangzi?" Nangong Yue's eyes lit up, "...let's go climbing, buy some game and I'll make it for you."

According to the rules, they were just married, so they were not allowed to walk around at will, but because the Xiao family had no elders in Wangdu, the two of them ignored this point by coincidence.

The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes intertwined, full of sweetness.

You came and I finished breakfast, and after Nangong Yue put on her make-up, Zhu Luncart was ready. The Zhulun chariot regulated by the feudal prince and concubine was newly produced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it still smelled of tung oil. Slightly different from her original, but more regal.

Xiao Yi helped her into the carriage, followed by himself, and sat beside her, refusing to leave, Nangong Yue couldn't help giggling at that aggrieved look, and simply let him go.

The two servant girls knew each other and sat on the shaft of the chariot.

Satisfied, Xiao Yi naturally took her hand and held it in his palm.

The warmth of his palm made Nangong Yue feel at ease.

Zhulun chariot stopped outside the gate of the palace, Xiao Yi jumped off first, then helped her down, holding her hand like this, and walked all the way to the inner city.

They first went to the Changle Palace where the Empress Dowager lived. After the ceremony, the Empress Dowager cheerfully beckoned Nangong Yue to come forward, talked for a while, rewarded a lot of things, and even personally held a string of jade Buddha beads Putting it on Nangong Yue's wrist, she let them go.

"I can get a lot of good things today." Nangong Yue raised her wrist and said, the Jade Buddha beads on her wrist are not bright, and there are some small scratches on each of the beads, which look a bit old. I know it has been worn for many years. Objects like this kind of Buddhist beads should naturally be worn for as long as possible. The value of that kind of heart far exceeds the value of the jade beads themselves.

"Stinky girl, after I'm gone, you can come to the palace to talk to the queen mother if you have nothing to do." Xiao Yi exhorted, "The emperor is very filial, and he almost obeys the queen mother's words. Come and go, as long as I like you, I will always protect you."

Nangong Yue nodded with a smile, "I know." She raised her chin on purpose, and said confidently, "I will take care of this side of the capital properly!"

Her apricot eyes were as bright as stars, with a mischievous look, Xiao Yi's heart was burning hot, he couldn't help but leaned over, and quickly pecked her lips lightly. Nangong Yue paused, and looked at him with wide eyes. A blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks, and she gently squeezed his hand.

Xiao Yi smiled openly, Nangong Yue glared at him, then she couldn't help pursing her lips and chuckling.

Xiao Yi looked regretfully at the servant who was leading the way a few steps away, and really wanted to take his stinky girl to Zhuangzi after thanking him early. At that time, there will not be so many eyesores.

Nan Gongyue walked the road from Changle Palace to Fengluan Palace many times. They passed through the imperial garden, and then walked through a long corridor, and then they saw the top of Fengluan Palace with double eaves.

But at this moment, a slender figure wearing a rose-red palace dress suddenly rushed from the side and appeared in front of them.

Nangong Yue slightly bowed her knees and bowed to her, "I have seen Her Royal Highness the Second Princess."

There was a layer of tulle on the face of the second princess, her eyes seemed to be slanted, she stared at Xiao Yi blankly, "A Yi..."

Xiao Yi led Nangong Yue and continued to walk forward, talking to her with a smile on his face, as if the second princess in front of him didn't exist at all.

The eyes of the second princess fell on the hands they were holding together, and there was a trace of jealousy in her eyes. She stepped in front of them and said with a superior attitude: "Nangong Yue, if you really like A Yi, you should Go beg Father, let Ayi not go back to Southern Border! Father treats you better than us princesses, if you ask, Father will definitely agree!"

Nangong Yue was a little puzzled, and said: "Second Princess, this is a matter between our husband and wife, and has nothing to do with you."

"Southern Xinjiang is so dangerous, but you are unwilling to fight for A Yi. I know that you are only interested in the crown of this world's concubine." The second princess glared at her angrily, "Father and A Yi I was deceived by you, you love a vain woman like this and you are not worthy of A Yi." She said, looking at Xiao Yi earnestly, her voice softened a lot, "A Yi, I will go to ask my father, Go and beg your father to take back his will and not let you take risks in southern borders, I..."

Xiao Yi frowned, and there was an unconcealable hostility exuding from his body.

Nangong Yue shook his hand and gave him a sweet smile, but when her eyes fell on the second princess, she instantly turned cold, with a sneer on her lips, and said: "Second princess, the son is my husband , I can't afford to be called you by such an intimate title. Even if you want to enter the palace as a concubine, it depends on whether I agree or not!"

The second princess was so angry that she said, "You... presumptuous!"

"Whether the son wants to go back to southern Xinjiang is up to the emperor to decide. You are a harem female family member and have no right to comment. I think it is our husband and wife's business whether you want the son to go back to southern border. You are an outsider, what right do you have to come and talk nonsense in front of us?" Nonsense?" Nangong Yue looked at her sarcastically and said, "Second princess, as a royal princess, you should be a role model for Dayu girls. Look at yourself, you can't be worthy of such a shameless behavior. In the name of the honorable princess."

"Nangong Yue!" The second princess was extremely angry, and shouted, "Come on, clap your mouth!"

Nangong Yue sneered and said: "I am a majestic vassal prince and concubine, even the empress has to send a reprimand to the Central Palace if she wants to reprimand one or two. You are a princess who has not been conferred, what qualifications do you have to slap my mouth?...Second princess, Please forgive us for being absent."

Nangong Yue raised her head, proudly pulled Xiao Yi away, the pace of the two of them was as unhurried as before, without any change because of the second princess.

The second princess bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes were red as if she was about to spew out fire.

Xiao Yi looked at Nangong Yue's side face with a smile, and when he heard her calling the word "husband" in a charming voice, his heart was pounding.

Nangong Yue glanced at him sideways, and the light in her eyes flowed, as if a feather was gently scratching at the tip of his heart, causing it to go numb.

Nangong Yue chuckled softly, and the two held hands even tighter.

When they arrived at Fengluan Palace, Xueqin, the maid of honor beside the empress, was already waiting there. As soon as she saw them, she greeted them immediately, bowed her knees respectfully, and said: "My lord, my concubine, your majesty and empress are waiting for you." Woolen cloth."

The emperor is here too? At this time, he should not be in court yet...

They were supposed to salute the empress dowager and empress before going to the imperial study to thank the emperor, but unexpectedly, the emperor arrived at the empress's palace early.

Xueqin led them to the East Nuan Pavilion of Fengluan Palace, and after giving an announcement, she led them in.

The two bowed three times and kowtowed nine times to the emperor, thanked the emperor for their grace, and then stood up after a "flat body".

That's how it's done.

The emperor looked at the two of them with a smile on his face, and proudly said to the queen beside him: "Look at these two children, they are both talented and beautiful, and they really match."

The queen responded and said: "It's also a good gift from you, the emperor. A match made in heaven, it's nothing more than that."

Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue looked at each other and smiled, the sweetness in their eyes was obvious.

The emperor gave him a seat, and the two talked with the empress for a while. The emperor was in a very good mood and rewarded him with a lot of things. Xiao Yi jokingly said: "My nephew will return to southern Xinjiang in a few days. My nephew's daughter-in-law has a good temper, Uncle Emperor, you can't let her be bullied."

"Look, empress." The emperor said with a smile, "We've just got married and now we're getting married."

The queen followed with a smile and said: "The young couple who just got married need to be affectionate. I don't think Ayi is willing to leave girl Yue alone in the capital."

Xiao Yi said as a matter of course: "Uncle Emperor, my nephew will come back when the Nanman army retreats. It's dry and hot in southern Xinjiang, but I can't live comfortably in the capital."

The emperor was very satisfied, and said in a very eloquent way: "This is not possible. After the matter of the Southern Barbarians is resolved, you still have to take Yue girl back, and let your father and king see how the daughter-in-law I pointed out to you is."

"Uncle Emperor is of course referring to the best." Xiao Yi said with a smile on his face, "Nephew is very satisfied."

His undisguised pride caused the empress to laugh again, Nangong Yue blushed and gave him a look, Xiao Yi turned his head and winked at her.

The emperor and the empress watched the young couple playing with flower guns amusedly. At this time, Eunuch Liu walked in quietly and whispered something in the emperor's ear. The emperor frowned unhappily, but soon His expression relaxed again, and he teased Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue together with the queen, and there would be a burst of laughter from time to time in the East Nuan Pavilion.

The empress kept them for lunch, and then let them go back with a full reward.

After the two left, the emperor's face immediately sank, and he said to the queen: "Queen, the second girl is not young, you can find her a marriage, and send her away early."

The queen was slightly taken aback, and then asked softly: "Does the emperor have a favorite candidate for the second son-in-law?"

The emperor waved his hand impatiently and said: "There is no need for Concubine Zhang to participate in the marriage of the second girl. You are the queen mother, so you can decide. Find a family with stricter rules, so as not to do any embarrassing things in the future .”

The queen agreed and did not ask any more questions. Reminiscent of the frown that the emperor had just heard when Eunuch Liu delivered the message, it was obvious that this happened not long ago, and someone would report to him in a while.

The second princess has been favored since she was a child, but now the emperor hates her so much, it's really her ability to even look at her more than once!

As the aunt, it is too easy to find a glamorous marriage for her. After she gets married, she will know how difficult it is for a princess who has fallen out of favor.

Leaving aside the emperor's dislike for the second princess, Xiao Yi, who was out of the palace, couldn't wait to take Nangong Yue to Zhuangzi.

So, after sending Lily to send the rewards back to the palace, and packing up a few changes of clothes and other items, Nangong Yue directly diverted Zhu Lunche to Ritang Mountain. Xiao Yi seemed to have forgotten that he could ride a horse, and stayed in Nangong Yue's Zhulun carriage, refusing to leave. Listening to his stinky girl's charming voice, seeing her with a childish smile, squeezing her little hands and kissing her little face from time to time, Xiao Yi only felt that this day was extremely beautiful.

Nangong Yue blushed from being teased by him, and finally became annoyed and threw the pillow at him.

Baihui, who was sitting on the shaft of the car, could not help but raise the corners of her lips when she heard the laughter in the car.

After walking for more than an hour, Lily chased after her with her packed things.

The Zhulun cart stopped in a village, and the steward who had already been ordered led the maidservants out to greet her. Seeing Nangong Yue getting off the Zhulun cart, all the servants knelt down and greeted her. Call: "I have seen the son, the concubine."

Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue went straight into Zhuangzi, and Baihe who followed them gave Yin Jianzi rewards one by one, and the servants accepted the rewards with smiles on their faces, thanking them. This silver nude is worth two taels of silver, which is worth their monthly money for several months.

Not only the servants in the Zhuangzi, but also the tenants in the Zhuangzi also received a tael of silver, half a fan of pigs, a bucket of rice and a piece of cloth.

Leaving Baihe to distribute the rewards, Nangong Yue went back to the main courtyard and put on a new improved riding outfit, and she took Xiao Yi to climb the mountain together in high spirits.

Because they stayed in the palace for a long time, it was almost Shen time when they arrived at Zhuangzi, and there were no maids accompanying them, only the two of them, relying on each other.

At this time, autumn was already strong, and the autumn wind on the mountain was chilly, but Xiao Yi's palm was very warm, so warm that Nangong Yue was a little reluctant to let go.

"Ayi, let's have a competition." Nangong Yue's apricot eyes flashed a hint of cunning, and she suggested with a chuckle, "Do you remember that there is a pavilion on the top of the mountain? Let's get there first."

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked with a smile: "Are you sure you want to compare with me?"

"You have to let me do it for a quarter of an hour!" Nangong Yue raised a finger and said coquettishly, "Don't be foolish!"

Xiao Yi would never refuse any of her requests. Anyway, there were hidden guards following him, so he answered with a smile.

Nangong Yue waved to him and walked quickly along the mountain road. Although she is a boudoir girl, she has also learned riding and archery, and her physical strength is much better than ordinary girls. This place is halfway up the mountain, and it is only half an hour away from the top of the mountain. No matter how you think about it, it is impossible for her to lose.

A quarter of an hour passed in the blink of an eye, Nangong Yue glanced behind her to make sure that Xiao Yi hadn't caught up, and her pace moved a little faster.

Not long after, she could already see the top of Shiting.

Won!

The corners of Nangong Yue's lips curled up. Although she was a little out of breath, her pace was not slow at all. She walked up the steps a few more steps. She paused and blinked blankly. She only saw a The beautiful young man was standing in front of the gazebo, looking at him with a bright smile.

how come?!

Nangong Yue subconsciously looked at the way she came from, obviously no one had caught up with her, how could Xiao Yi be faster than her

This is impossible.

"You're shameless!" Nangong Yue intentionally put on a straight face, but soon couldn't hold back her laughter.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yi came in front of her from a hundred meters away, and before she could react, he hugged her up.

"ah--"

Nangong Yue subconsciously let out a soft cry, put her arms around his shoulders, leaned her head on his shoulders, and let out a silver bell-like laugh.

Xiao Yi carried her to the gazebo, and put her down carefully, as if holding her in his arms was everything to him.

"Stinky girl, look."

Nangong Yue looked in the direction of her finger, the setting sun was gradually setting, and the clouds in the sky were dyed crimson, as if a layer of red tulle enveloped the earth, with an unspeakable tranquility, it seemed that only the sky and the earth were left The two of them.

"When I come back from Southern Xinjiang, we will come over to watch the sunrise together." Xiao Yi assured her, "I will definitely come back in half a year at the most."

"Ayi, I will be fine in the king." Nangong Yue looked into his eyes and said seriously, "Just do whatever you want, and I will take care of everything in the king's capital for you. . . Don't be reckless because you want to come back earlier. No matter when you come back, I will be waiting for you, as long as you are safe and sound."

Xiao Yi caressed his disheveled hair with thick callused fingers, and replied with a smile: "I will definitely come back safely." Then he secretly promised in his heart: I will never make you sad.

"I trust you!"

The two sat side by side, watching the sunset together, feeling the oncoming autumn wind and the peace and tranquility.

After a long time, Nangong Yue stood up and said with a smile: "We should go down the mountain, it's getting dark."

"It's a pity that I don't have time to go hunting today." Xiao Yi felt a little regretful, but he quickly put away the regret and said, "We will come again next time." They still have a long, long time to be together, there is no need to rush in one moment.

Nangong Yue nodded vigorously, and said repeatedly: "We will come again next time!"

Before the words fell, she suddenly let out another whisper, and was hugged by Xiao Yi again, "It's dark, the mountain road is dangerous, I will carry you down."

Nangong Yue was a little uncomfortable, but soon she was relieved, leaning on him with a bright smile.

Back at Zhuangzi, Nangong Yue cooked and prepared dinner in person according to her words, while Xiao Yi enthusiastically helped.

Nangong Yue's cooking skills were specially learned in order to honor her grandfather when she lived with her grandfather in her previous life. But Xiao Yi has never been in the kitchen, and he was not helping if he was not careful, and he just refused to leave, stealing food at every turn, even stealing food by himself, and he didn't forget to give Nangong Yue a chopstick to let her eat too. try it.

In the end, the two of them simply ate and cooked in the kitchen, laughing and chatting constantly. Baihui, who was really helping, looked helpless and retreated out in a sensible manner.

That night, they did not return to the capital, but stayed on Zhuangzi...

The night gradually faded, and when it was just dawn that day, Xiao Yi had already quietly got up from the pit where he was sleeping, and walked lightly to the side of the bed.

Nangong Yue was fast asleep, only her fair face was exposed outside the brocade quilt, her brows and eyes were stretched, and her vermilion lips were slightly parted.

Just looking at it put Xiao Yi in a good mood, and the corners of his lips curled up.

He still can't believe that he really married her back.

Xiao Yi leaned over and lightly pecked her on the forehead, a little unwilling to wake her up, but today is the day to return home, and they have to hurry back to the capital.

It's just that the stinky girl is sleeping soundly...

Just don't wake up!

Xiao Yi made up his mind, first ordered Zhu Lun to prepare the carriage, and when the carriage was ready, he carried her up together with the quilt, and let her continue to sleep on his own. He is a martial artist, his movements are very light, and he didn't disturb the sleeping Nangong Yue at all, so that when Nangong Yue woke up, they were almost at Zhennan Palace.

Nangong Yue opened her eyes and was dazed for a long time before she realized that she believed that if she woke up a little later, she would find that she was sleeping on the bed in the new house in Fufengyuan, so that she misunderstood that going to Zhuangzi was just a dream.

Nangong Yue raised her head from his arms and asked, "A Yi, what time is it?"

Xiao Yi held her in his arms and was reluctant to let go, but he replied, "Ah Xin is coming to pick us up just after the hour."

As soon as she heard that her brother was coming, Nangong Yue immediately lost her sleepiness, sat up wrapped in a quilt, and couldn't wait to see him.

There were only their two masters in the palace, and the rules and regulations were not as useful as Xiao Yi's words, so the Zhulun cart that was supposed to be parked at the second gate drove straight into Fufengyuan.

Because she was going back to the door, Nangong Yue changed into a red dress with gold thread, and put on a ponytail. Just as she was tidying up, Que'er came to report: "Uncle is here."

Nangong Yue was still a little unaccustomed to this address, she was slightly taken aback before getting up and going out.

Xiao Yi was waiting for her in the banquet room, the two went to the second gate together, and heard Xiao Bai's intoxicated "meow" from a distance. When he got closer, he saw Nangong Xin squatting on the ground and scratching Xiao Bai's chin. Xiao Bai squinted his eyes in comfort. At this moment, a gray figure in the sky swooped down quickly and screamed loudly at him. With a cry, he turned back at a high speed and flew to a higher altitude, as if he came down just to say hello.

Naturally, Xiao Bai and Xiao Hui were married along with Nangong Yue.

As soon as he heard the footsteps, Nangong Xin immediately looked up and strode forward: "Sister!" He took Nangong Yue's hand and looked up and down, making sure that she was neither fat nor thin, nor missing arms or legs, and finally Zhan Yan said again, "Sister, let's go home quickly! Mother is waiting impatiently!"

Nangong Yue nodded vigorously with a smile.

Nangong Xin's pure eyes were full of anticipation, "Sister, I miss you so much. Can you come home and live here?"

Xiao Yi also thinks this is a good idea, he will leave tomorrow, it could be three months at the earliest, half a year at the slowest, he is not at ease if the stinky girl lives alone in this empty palace! Seems to be fine for a while.

Xiao Yi was about to speak when Nangong Yue shook her head and said with a smile: "Brother, I'm already married, how can I go back to live with my mother's parents?"

She has already married Xiao Yi, so Xiao Yi's home is her home, and she will stay here and wait for his triumphant return.

Nangong Xin said disappointedly: "Is it really not possible?"

Nangong Yue said with a smile: "Eldest sister didn't come back to live long after she got married. When you marry your sister-in-law in the future, what will you do if your sister-in-law always returns to her mother's house? However, after Ah Yi left, I lived alone in this palace It's also quite boring, when the time comes, I will definitely go back to see you often."

Nangong Xin thought for a while, finally smiled again, and said happily: "Sister, when you are coming, send someone to tell me that I will pick you up!"

Looking at the two brothers and sisters, Xiao Yi felt warm in his heart. Since his grandfather passed away, he hadn't felt the warmth of his family for a long, long time.

Talking and laughing, the three set off for Nangong Mansion,

Nangong Xin accompanied him on horseback, while Xiao Yi continued to rely on Nangong Yue's Zhulun carriage.

When they were about to arrive at Nangong Mansion, they heard excited shouts from outside: "It's the third aunt and the third uncle who are back, hurry up and tell the second master and the second lady!" It was specially sent by the government to check.

The Zhulun car began to slow down, and soon entered the gate under the attentive guidance of the concierge, and stopped outside the second gate.

Xiao Yi got out of the carriage first, and took Nangong Yue's hand to help her down, but he didn't want a white shadow to jump past her suddenly, startled her, staggered, and directly crashed into Xiao Yi's arms .

"Meow!" Xiaobai looked at Nangong Yue innocently, and it didn't know when it quietly hid in the Zhulun car.

"You bad cat!" Lily hugged Xiaobai with lingering fear, and tapped it hard on the forehead. It would be a joke if the imperial concubine fell on the day she returned home.

Lin, who had been guarding the second gate earlier, let out a low cry of nervousness, but was finally relieved to see her son-in-law firmly supporting her daughter. Looking at this pair of young children standing side by side, they really match each other better.

Nangong Yue wore a palace skirt with a bright red embossed gold thread today, while Xiao Yi also wore a red robe of the same color. These two clothes were obviously matched, and the red color was extraordinarily gorgeous. I can't hold it back, but this young couple has beautiful features, and their skin is as fair as jade. When the two of them stood there together, they were really a pair of golden boys and girls.

After Nangong Yue stood firm, she immediately turned her gaze to Mrs. Lin, and whispered: "Mother." She walked towards Mrs. Lin quickly, and took Lin's arm affectionately.

"Yue'er..." Mrs. Lin looked at Nangong Yue carefully, seeing her ruddy complexion and full of smiles, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on her face.

It seems that her Yue'er has been doing well these few days. As long as the pair of children get along well, I can rest assured.

Lin still has tens of thousands of questions to ask in her heart, but the current occasion is not right, so she can only hold back for the time being.

At this time, Xiao Yi also came over, bowing to Lin with a smile on his face: "Mother."

Nangong Yue pursed her lips and smiled, but did not correct her.

Lin was stunned. As a son-in-law, he should be called "mother-in-law", but obviously, "mother" is more affectionate. Thinking about Xiao Yi's move to help Nangong Yue just now, Lin is quite a bit like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law. Feeling more and more pleasing to the eye, a comfortable smile appeared on his face, and said: "Ayi, the old lady and your father-in-law are still waiting in Rong'an Hall, let's go over quickly."

So, a group of people went to Rong'an Hall.

Seeing Nangong Yue and her party coming, the maids of Rong'an Hall hurriedly informed the house, while the other helped to close the curtain and lead them into the main hall.

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