Across the Linghua window, Han Lingfu felt a little powerless in his heart. Would it be necessary to chase and explain every trivial matter like this again and again in the future
He restrained the trace of impatience in his heart, and said impatiently: "Xiao'er, listen to me. I took a few Baiyue envoys and saintesses to walk around the capital at the order of my father. .”
Bai Muxiao stood there in a daze, lost in her wits. Han Lingfu doesn't understand, the important thing is not where he goes with his clothes, the most important thing is his heart, if his heart is no longer with her, why should she force it!
Han Lingfu continued: "The maiden Baiyi of Baiyue has admired the culture of the Central Plains since she was a child, and is very interested in Dayu's piano, chess, calligraphy, calligraphy and other traditions, so she and several envoys have been brought along for the past few days. I went to Guozijian, scenic spots, famous Buddhist temples, etc., and looked around. I heard that the blessing forest of Jialan Temple, and a certain abbot in this temple is a famous master of calligraphy. He left it in a side hall in the northwest corner. I read the Buddhist scriptures written by him, that’s why I came here today.”
Han Lingfu stretched out his right arm, raised Bai Muxiao's chin with his palm, and let her eyes meet him, "Xiao'er, listen to me, I have no personal affection for the girl in clothes. You know, I only have you in my heart." !"
Bai Muxiao bit her lower lip, and his calm eyes told her that he was not lying.
Could it be that he really just "appreciates" the clothes
No!
Thinking of Han Lingfu's eyes when he looked at the clothes, Bai Muxiao felt his heart was stabbed again, a flame in his heart was ignited instantly, and it grew wildly like weeds, and said coldly: "Your Highness, you are a dignified man. His Royal Highness the Third Prince, and their Baiyue is just a small country that was defeated in the war. It is not enough for them to visit the royal capital and have the company of the Li Fanyuan, and they want your Highness the Third Prince to accompany them?" There was a strong sense of irony in her words.
A flash of panic flashed in Han Lingfu's heart. It wasn't all smooth sailing for him and Bai Muxiao, and it wasn't the first time they had a quarrel, but it was the first time Bai Muxiao treated him with such a cold and decisive attitude.
Bai Muxiao suppressed the pain in her heart, and said again: "Your Highness, I think we need to calm down for a while..."
With Han Lingfu, she will always be inferior to him, which made her feel aggrieved. Before, there was the third concubine Cui Yanyan, and now there are Baiyue saintesses, and in the future, thousands of women will follow him. Throwing arms and hugs... And is this really the life she has to face
Bai Muxiao raised her eyes to look at him, her butterfly-like eyelashes trembled slightly, so fragile, yet contradictoryly revealing tenacity.
Han Lingfu also had a heartache, looked at her deeply, and said after a while: "Xiao'er..."
But Bai Muxiao didn't want to listen anymore, gritted her teeth, and closed the window resolutely.
She had to calm down and think about it.
Although the window was closed, the silhouette of the moonlight projected on the window paper told her that Han Lingfu had not left.
Bai Muxiao sat quietly by the window, and I don't know how long it has been... Bihen walked in cautiously, and said in a low voice: "Girl, Your Highness...he hasn't left yet."
Bai Muxiao didn't make a sound, but waved her hand to make Bihen retreat.
Bihen looked at Bai Muxiao hesitantly, and really didn't understand why the girl was so competitive with His Highness the Third Prince. She sighed secretly in her heart, how could a servant girl like her understand the girl's thoughts!
The night was getting darker, when the drum sounded at the third watch, Bi Luo came in and whispered: "Girl, it's raining outside."
How come Bai Muxiao doesn't know this, the spring rain is continuous, falling on the leaves, rustling on the eaves, like a sad song, Bai Muxiao feels that her heart is also crying...
This night was so long for both of them.
He knew that she didn't sleep, and she also knew that he left reluctantly until the sky turned pale...
She is also heartbroken, but long-term pain is worse than short-term pain, she must calm down and make a choice!
As the sky was getting brighter, Bai Muxiao was still sitting by the window, not leaving for a long time...
At this time, at the Zhennan Palace on the other side of the capital, Nangong Yue was still waiting for Xiao Yi to return to his room for breakfast.
Xiao Yi had just returned from sword practice and was about to have breakfast when he was hurriedly called away by the front yard. It was almost half an hour and he hadn't returned yet, so Nangong Yue simply asked someone to heat up the breakfast. I found a story book by myself and read it.
Another half an hour later, Xiao Yi came back, stepped into the door and waved the maids to retreat, then said cheerfully: "Stinky girl, there is news about Xiaojun."
Seeing Xiao Yi's expression, Nangong Yue knew that it was definitely not bad news, so she put down the notebook in her hand and asked, "Is Mr. Han okay?"
"Excellent." Xiao Yi put his arms around her and sat down on the beauty's couch, "Young Jun, that kid has done a great job this time, and the news of success will reach the capital in a few days."
Nangong Yue said happily, "Sister Xi can finally feel at ease now! When I went to see Sister Xi last time, she lost a lot of weight!"
"Xiaojun's luck is not bad. He found out that he was in an ambush in time, so he simply used his plan, causing the Changdi people to mistakenly think that they died in the swamp, but they took a detour for ten days and lurked behind the Changdi army. They seized their granary, and then took advantage of the chaos to outflank the army... This battle was won beautifully! Xiaojun also beheaded Changdi’s general Taka with his own hands, and he did a lot of credit this time.” Xiao Yi thought proudly: Really As expected of his little brother, he didn't embarrass himself at all.
Nangong Yue's eyes lit up, and she asked: "Then the emperor will definitely reward you?" She paused and said, "It would be great if you can reward Mr. Han with a title, so that he can also leave the mansion after he and Sister Xi get married." It's better to be alone than to face that inexplicable Princess Qi all day." Princess Qi is Han Huaijun's aunt after all, so it's too easy to toss a concubine and daughter-in-law in the inner house!
"The title is easy to handle. It's just a division of the government..." Xiao Yi's lips hooked slightly, and she leaned close to Nangong Yue's ear. Xiao Yi said, "The emperor values filial piety, and Xiaojun's parents are both present. He will not easily agree to divide the mansion. We still need to make some plans, such as..."
Nangong Yue's earlobes were getting hotter and hotter, and she didn't even hear what he was saying clearly, so he took the opportunity to hold her in her arms and secretly kissed her a few times.
Nangong Yue blushed from being kissed, picked up the pillow and threw it over, couldn't help but chuckled and said, "Stop making trouble, I'm still going to find Sister Xi." She wanted to tell Jiang Yixi the good news quickly! It's a pity , this is a matter that Xiao Yi's people quietly inquired about, and it cannot be made public. Fortunately, Sister Xi has always been strict with her mouth!
Xiao Yi accepted it as soon as he saw it, and was afraid that if the trouble continued, he would not be able to control it.
He looked cheerfully at Nangong Yue raising the order to set the meal, looked at her childish face, and secretly counted down the time in his heart:
There are four hundred and eleven days...
Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue lived a happy life in the royal capital, but in the Zhennan Palace far away in the southern border, the majestic King Zhennan has not been doing well recently! To be precise, since Xiao Yi came back last time From then on, King Zhennan felt bad luck and everything was not going well.
After a lot of difficulty, I hoped that Nizi went away, but I didn't expect that it still didn't get better at all.
Zhennan Wang put down his pen irritably, and was about to go out for a couple of laps when the young man outside reported: "Your Majesty, General Song is asking to see you."
Song Xiaojie
The King of Zhennan previously sent Song Xiaojie to take over the military affairs and internal affairs of the two cities of Fuzhong and Kailian, and he did it quite quickly!
Thinking of this, King Zhennan finally felt better, and ordered: "Please come in, General Song."
Song Xiaojie entered the study room, saluted, and then sat down under the signal of King Zhennan.
The servant served tea, and after he took a sip of water, Zhennan Wang said with a smile: "Xiaojie has worked hard all this way, how is the situation in Fuzhong and Kailian?"
Song Xiaojie sighed secretly in his heart, stood up and reported back: "My lord, the people's livelihood in Fuzhong and Kailian is stable now, the army and the people are working together to build the destroyed city walls and houses, and the prince also ordered that the taxes of the two cities be exempted this year, and dispatched Hundreds of carts of food, grass and medicinal materials were sent to the two cities..."
Zhennan Wang Ben listened to his report with a smile on his face, but after hearing it, his face became more and more serious, and he inquired about Song Xiaojie in a cold voice, and asked: "The prince has already gone to the king's capital. Interfering in matters in southern Xinjiang? You foolish bastards, you were actually swayed by him!...Who is guarding Fuzhong and Kailian now?"
"My lord." Song Xiaojie didn't know what to say, so he could only vaguely say, "The defense of the two cities is Cheng Yu."
"Let him come to see this king immediately!" As soon as he finished speaking, King Zhennan frowned and said, "This Cheng Yu... seems familiar." A flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he blurted out, "Could it be that rebellious person? ?”
Song Xiaojie replied: "Cheng Shoubei is indeed left by the son."
Although without the consent of the prince, it is indeed a bit inappropriate for the son to deploy people in southern Xinjiang. But this time, Song Xiaojie felt that the son had done nothing wrong! The prince didn't know what he was thinking, because the two cities of Fuzhong and Kailian were brought down by the son without permission, so he deliberately ignored them all the time. If the son hadn't stayed behind People left behind food, grass and medicinal materials, and ordered soldiers to assist in the reconstruction. After experiencing this catastrophe, how could the two cities get the opportunity to recuperate so smoothly.
When Song Xiaojie was in the mansion and in Kailian, almost everyone was grateful for the kindness of the prince, but for the prince, although they didn't dare to say anything publicly, they all had rejection and alienation on their faces. Obviously, they all knew that the prince refused to reinforce the son that day.
The prince made a mistake from the very beginning!
Song Xiaojie sighed secretly, but the King of Zhennan was furious, "Presumptuous! This rebellious son is so presumptuous, this king is still alive, he dares to seize power without authorization, this rebellious son does not have this king in his eyes! This king insists on joining him A crime of unfilial piety!"
Song Xiaojie could only say: "My lord, please calm down."
King Zhennan clutched his chest, feeling a suffocating breath in his heart, painful, and continued to say angrily: "Shut up! Shut up! How do you ask this king to calm down?! Nizi, Nizi... What are you doing here? , Hurry up and send someone to take Fuzhong and Kailian back!"
"My lord." Song Xiaojie bowed and said, "No way! The old lord once passed down the iron law. In wartime, in order to stabilize the rear, the lord general has the right to order internal affairs. Cheng Shoubei was ordered by the son during the war, but now he has no Fault, how can the prince remove him at will? Discord between government orders is a big taboo, and it will also shake the hearts of the people in the Fuzhong and Kailian cities! Please think twice, the prince."
At that time, the guards in Fuzhong and Kailian were all killed by Nanman. After the prince took over the two cities, it was natural for the prince to appoint new guards. Withdraw him. Being so casual will only cause dissatisfaction in southern Xinjiang!
Thinking of this, Song Xiaojie couldn't help but add: "My lord, please take care of the overall situation."
There was a fishy smell in King Zhennan's throat, he gritted his teeth and said, "Is it possible that this king has nothing to do with that rebellious son?"
Song Xiaojie bowed his head and remained silent. After all, the son of the world is the prince's own son, and he is also the eldest son. Such an outstanding son would be wished for by anyone, so why the prince hates it so much.
King Zhennan was walking back and forth in the study room, unable to suppress the sullenness in his heart, and kept chanting "Nizi! Nizi!" After a while, he remembered something again and asked: "You and Tian How is the talk?"
Xiao Yi refused to return the soldier talisman, which made King Zhennan hold his breath all the time, but the soldier talisman returned to the soldier talisman, he is the majestic King of Zhennan, and the soldiers should of course listen to him. It's just that when Xiao Yi left, he gave all these people to Tian He to lead, and King Zhennan felt that he should still show respect to the veteran.
Speaking of this, Song Xiaojie's face froze, he took out a letter from his arms, bowed slightly, and handed the letter respectfully to King Zhennan, "Old General Tian has written a letter of trust with his own hands and will hand it over to the prince. Please take a look, my lord!"
Zhennan Wang took the envelope, and the bright red wax paint on it was intact. He quickly opened the letter and looked at it. In the letter, Tian He firstly praised Xiao Yi in a few hundred words, and congratulated Zhennan King for having such a brave, brave and resourceful son. He talked about the praise and admiration for Xiao Yi from the people in southern Xinjiang and the army, until the topic finally changed--
"... The general understands that the prince has a loving father's heart. He is afraid that the son is young and inexperienced, and wants to help the son. However, the son is the son after all. The heir of the Zhennan Palace will sooner or later be on his own. Excessive protection will only bind the son's hands and feet! In order to let the young eagle learn how to fly, the mother eagle could only push it off the cliff with tears in her eyes... In order to let the son soar like an eagle, the humble official suggested to the prince to let the son have a try, so that the son could be cleansed of his incompetence... "
"It's unreasonable..."
King Zhennan almost gritted his teeth and said these words, with a gloomy look in his eyes.
This letter from Tian He can barely be seen from the front, but what do the following sentences mean
Are you implying that you have restrained Xiao Yi, raised Xiao Yi
Ever since Xiao Yi left, he felt that the old generals left behind by his father had suddenly alienated him a lot. At first he thought it was his own illusion, but now it seems that these people were all bought by that traitor up!
The more the king of Zhennan thought about it, the more angry he became, he couldn't bear it anymore, and said angrily: "It is obvious that Xiao Yi is stubborn, arrogant, and disrespectful to this king... Now he dares to accuse this king in person just because he won a few battles , It's really unreasonable! If this king wants to abolish him, he must be abolished!" His face was bright red, and he seemed to faint at any time.
Song Xiaojie was startled, he didn't know what was written in Tian He's letter, but judging from Zhennan Wang's tone, the content of the letter must be related to the eldest son Xiao Yi.
However, the matter of abolishing the son can be said at will. The son has military merits and won the hearts of the people. If the prince continues to go his own way, I am afraid that the generals in the southern border will be even more repulsed.
"My lord..." Song Xiaojie was about to offer a few words of persuasion so that King Zhennan could calm down, when someone outside the door reported respectfully: "My lord, side concubine Wei is asking to see you."
King Zhennan took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice: "Please come in side concubine Wei." He said and gave Song Xiaojie an indifferent look.
Song Xiaojie sighed, thinking to himself: The prince is still so indiscriminate between public and private, just to see a side concubine and ignore the business. But thinking about it, he still bowed with a wink and said: "My lord, then the general will take his leave first."
King Zhennan nodded.
Song Xiaojie reluctantly exited the study, and then his side concubine Wei walked in with light steps, carrying a mahogany food box.
"Wei'er has seen the prince." Although Wei, who was not yet twenty, had already given birth to a daughter, her slender waist was still as delicate as a willow in March, and she bowed to Zhennan Wang.
As soon as King Zhennan saw her, most of his anger disappeared, and he said, "Why should my concubine be so courteous?"
Mrs. Wei was very good at observing words and expressions, so she immediately saw that King Zhennan was in a bad mood, and asked gently: "My lord takes care of everything, you have to take care of yourself. If you have any troubles, you can talk to Wei'er, and you can solve it soon." Depressed."
The king of Zhennan was moved, and said sincerely: "My concubine is still thinking of the king." He also wanted to talk to others, so he shook his head and sighed, "It's not because of that rebellious son."
Hearing the word "Nizi", Wei Shi couldn't help but "thump" in his heart, and immediately thought that he was scolding Xiao Yi.
Wei Shi naturally understands her identity and how she got into Zhennan Prince's Mansion. She understands the heart and means of the eldest son far better than Zhennan Wang. Wei knows very well that no matter how much Zhennan Wang hates the prince, this Zhennan prince's mansion will belong to the prince one day. In order for himself and his daughter to live a comfortable life in the future, the son must not offend.
Although Wei Shi didn't know what Zhennan Wang was annoyed at the moment, he still stepped forward gently, stroked his chest with cellulose water, and said softly: "My lord, please calm down. According to what Weier saw, the prince still respects the lord very much." Yes, even if you are far away in the capital, the etiquette has never been less this year, which shows that the prince is still thinking of the prince in his heart. However, the prince is young after all, and he may have acted rashly, and he needs to be taken care of by the prince in the future That's fine." She pursed her lips and said with a smile, "There is an old saying in my hometown, 'Children are debts', how can parents not worry about their children."
King Zhennan didn't make a sound, but his expression softened a lot. After a while, he nodded slowly and said: "My concubine is right, children are debts... Forget it, who made this king owe him in his previous life. "
Wei Shi knew that he would be lost if he said too much, so he didn't continue, but put the food box in his hand on the desk, opened it, and said, "My lord, you have worked hard these days. Please taste it, my lord."
How could the king of Zhennan live up to the beauty's kindness, and his mood was much calmer at this time, so he tasted a piece whole, nodded and praised: "The craftsmanship of my concubine is really extraordinary, this is what this king has eaten before. The best peach blossom cake ever.”
Wei's smile was like a spring flower, and he said with a blessing: "Then Weier, thank you for the compliment."
Wei Shi walked behind Zhennan Wang, and gently squeezed his shoulders for him. After his expression was completely relieved, he breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his intention, "My lord, Weier has something to do with you." Please discuss it, my lord."
King Zhennan said: "I have something to do with my concubine, but I can't defend myself."
Wei said with a smile: "I don't know if the lord remembers Pian Pian who is serving beside the Second Young Master..."
Zhennan Wang raised his eyebrows slightly. He had heard Xiaofang scold Pianpian before, but he didn't pay much attention to it. In his opinion, Pianpian was just a plaything. Brother Luan liked it, so he stayed by his side to serve him. .
Seeing that the King of Zhennan did not show any anger, Wei continued with confidence: "My lord, Pianpian has been with the second son for a while, and Wei'er wondered if she should give Pianpian a face and give her a name." .”
King Zhennan couldn't help but frowned, and didn't immediately agree. That Pianpian was born in a brothel, even inferior to the servants in the palace, her status is really too low. Moreover, Brother Luan is not married yet, so it is not appropriate to put a famous woman in the house.
Wei Shi, on the other hand, felt touched, with tears in his eyes, took a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes and said: "Wei'er also knows that Pianpian's status is too humble, but Pianpian is also the daughter of a scholar, if not for her father She passed away early, and her mother remarried again, so how could she be sold to such a place by her stepfather..." As she spoke, her eyes turned red, "Looking at Pianpian, Wei'er thought of herself, if Wei'er hadn't been lucky enough to meet Prince... I don't know where I will go!"
Thinking of Wei's situation at the beginning, Zhennan Wang also felt touched, hesitated for a while, thinking that it was just to show off, at best, it would be nothing more than being a housekeeper, it would be better to give face to his concubine.
Zhennan Wang finally let go and said: "My concubine, I will listen to you."
Wei's tears suddenly turned into a smile, and he said blessedly: "Then Wei'er thanked the lord for Pianpian."
The King of Zhennan held Wei's bare hands, and was about to say something tender and affectionate, when a report came from outside the door: "My lord, the king has come for an imperial edict..."
Imperial edict! How could there be an imperial edict at this time
Zhennan Wang Huo Ran got up and said: "Please wait a moment, the angel, this king will pass right away."
"Yes, my lord." The servant hurriedly withdrew.
Wei quickly said considerately: "Since the prince has something important to do, then Wei Er will not bother."
Zhennan Wang nodded solemnly, and hurried out of the study.
Wei Shi followed closely behind, but did not leave immediately, but stood quietly at the same spot, respectfully watching the back of Zhennan King leave, then cast a wink at Fen Dai, the maid beside him, and the two went to Xiao Luan's place together .
As soon as Xiao Luan heard the news of Mrs. Wei's arrival, she rushed out to greet her: "I have seen Concubine Wei." Looking at Mrs. Wei, there was a look of eagerness in his eyes, could it be that...
A gleam flashed in Wei's eyes, but there was a loving expression on his face, like a mother looking at her child, and said with a smile: "Brother Luan, Concubine Wei has finally lived up to your entrustment." , your father has agreed to show Pian Pian's face!"
Xiao Luan looked at Wei with ecstasy, and finally remembered the etiquette, bowed and said, "Thank you, Concubine Wei, for your success!" He paused for a moment, and still asked, "Concubine Wei, can my father agree with you?" To make Pianpian my concubine?"
"Let's make room for the time being." Seeing that Xiao Luan was a little disappointed, Wei comforted him gently, "But don't worry, Mother Wei promises you that she will talk to your father and king again in a few days. , who raised Pianpian as a concubine."
Obtaining her promise, Xiao Luan was overjoyed, and thanked again: "Thank you, Concubine Wei."
Xiao Luan's heart almost flew up, he had to tell Pianpian the good news quickly.
Wei Shi could see that his heart might have already flown to Pianpian's place, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth from an angle he couldn't see, and he said considerately: "Brother Luan, my concubine will not disturb your study."
Xiao Luan personally escorted Mrs. Wei to the entrance of the courtyard respectfully, then went back to straighten her clothes, and then hurriedly headed towards the inner courtyard, he had to tell Pianpian the good news quickly!
He promised Pianpian a long time ago that he would show her face and rectify her status, but I don't know why the mother concubine just doesn't like Pianpian and disagrees with life and death... Unexpectedly, the mother concubine went to the temple to pray for blessings, and the palace was guarded by the side concubine. As the head of the family, he didn't want to go to Concubine Wei and ask for it casually. Not only did she agree, but she also helped him fulfill his wish so quickly!
Concubine Wei treated him better than Concubine Mu, no matter what he did, she would help him.
At this time, Xiao Luan really wished that Concubine Wei was his mother!
As for the mother and concubine... well, it's better to wait until Pianpian is promoted to a concubine before coming back, so as not to hinder them again.
On the other side, the angel who came to deliver the decree had already left, leaving only Zhennan King holding the decree with his brows tightly locked in the main hall.
The emperor hastily sent an imperial decree three thousand miles away, ordering the concubine Xiao Fang to return all the stolen property and all the silver he had obtained over the years to his eldest son Xiao Yi within one month!
Last time, the Empress issued a decree, reprimanding Xiao Fang's for occupying Xiao Yi's shop and lending usury, but at that time Xiao Fang argued that it was Shopkeeper Wang who framed her. At that time, the King of Zhennan believed it, but he also planned to investigate carefully what was going on in this shop, but later, because Xiao Yi left a lot of mess to him after leaving Nanjiang, he was so busy that he was so busy that he decided to go to the shop. Forget about it completely.
Unexpectedly, not long after this, the emperor's imperial decree actually came!
Leaving aside why the emperor issued such an imperial decree, what the King of Zhennan did not understand was what was going on with the property mentioned in the imperial decree? He was still alive and had no family separation. Where did Xiao Yi come from? industry
How much does his princess know!
King Zhennan's heart was getting heavier and heavier. He hated the feeling of being kept in the dark and knowing nothing. After pondering for a while, he ordered the boy to prepare the horse. He wanted to go to the Ming and Qing Temple himself to find Xiao Fang asked clearly.
King Zhennan immediately set off from the palace, and arrived at Mingqing Temple in the evening.
"The prince is here!?"
Xiao Fang was overjoyed when he heard that King Zhennan was coming.
Ever since she came to Mingqing Temple, the prince has never visited her, and she thought that the prince must be so fascinated by that bitch Wei that he forgot about herself!
Unexpectedly, the prince still has his own in his heart!
Xiao Fang hurriedly ordered the servant girl to help her quickly tidy up her clothes, and inserted a pearl, emerald, and Dongling jade gold hairpin in her hair. King of the South.
"I have seen the prince!"
She was full of blessings, thinking that the king of Zhennan would come to help her, but unexpectedly, the king of Zhennan frowned and looked at her, and said unhappily: "The princess is here to pray for blessings, and this dress is really not very respectful. Go change it."
The Xiaofang family has been married to the King of Zhennan for many years, so it is natural to hear that he is in a bad mood. Although he doesn't know why, he still said with a wink: "The concubine just heard that the prince is coming, so I dressed up a bit. The prince said That's right, since you have come to this Ming and Qing Temple to pray, naturally you can't be disrespectful in front of the Buddha, please wait a moment, my lord."
Xiao Fang quickly went back to the Zen room, and asked the servant girl to wait for her to change her clothes, and at the same time sent someone to find out what happened.
After she removed the pearl hairpin and changed into green cloth clothes, her bright eyes reported back and forth that the King of Zhennan came in a hurry after receiving the imperial edict, and his face was extremely bad...
Xiao Fang's heart sank, doubting the imperial decree might not be a good thing, otherwise how could King Zhennan have such an attitude...