Xiao Yi just kept looking at Nangong Yue, as if he would never get tired of watching it.
The sun outside began to set little by little, and when only half of the head was left in the setting sun, Nangong Yue let out a moan, moved her eyelids, and then opened her eyes.
What came into view was Xiao Yi's magnified handsome face. In the slightly dim room, his peach blossom eyes seemed to be shining, so bright that it was incredible, as if he wanted to suck her away.
Nangong Yue could hardly bear to blink.
"Ah Yue, you're awake."
Xiao Yi raised his right hand, and his slender fingers gently brushed across her cheeks. When she just woke up, she looked a little dazed, and she was so cute, it made his heart turn into soft cotton candy, ready to overflow with honey. Sugar comes.
Nangong Yue immediately felt that Xiao Yi seemed a little different from usual, he seemed to be in a good mood, just like... just like when she agreed to marry him.
"Ayi..." Nangong Yue asked with a smile, "Did something good happen?"
Good thing!
Xiao Yi's eyes became even brighter, shining with a light called "Joy".
is not that right
That's a great thing!
Xiao Yi couldn't wait to find someone to share it with, and couldn't wait to let the whole world know the good news.
He didn't pretend to be arrogant and said directly: "Ah Yue, we are going to have a daughter soon."
This time, it was Nangong Yue's turn to be dumbfounded, she stared blankly at Xiao Yi, her cherry lips were rounded, Xiao Yi couldn't help but kiss her on her lips because of her cute appearance.
Nangong Yue blinked stupidly, and many flashes flashed in her eyes. At this moment, she also came to her senses. It turned out that there were signs already.
And she, the mother, was so stupid that she didn't realize it.
Ever since she was poisoned last time, her childhood life has become inaccurate, so even though it was ten or so days late this time, she didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was due to being tired from a long trip...
Nangong Yue touched her belly subconsciously, it was unbelievable that there was already a baby in her belly, her flesh and blood...
In this life, she has a father, a mother, a brother, a son, and A Yi, so what else can she ask for? !
Thinking about it, Nangong Yue's bright pupils burst out with surprise and bright light, like stars in the dark night.
Without her talking, Xiao Yi could feel the pure joy in her heart, the joy that came from the bottom of her heart.
The young couple stared blankly at each other. They didn't speak for a while, looking at each other, their dark eyes were sparkling.
At this moment, their hearts are in sync.
They are going to have a baby!
They are going to be parents!
Both of them smiled foolishly, the smiles were so sweet, so warm, and so looking forward to.
They will take good care of their child to grow up, teach him the principles of life, and teach him to read and write.
If it's a girl, let her teach her piano, chess, calligraphy, painting and female red; if it's a boy, let A Yi teach him eighteen kinds of martial arts, defend southern Xinjiang, and defend their Dayu country...
When he grows up, send her to marry or marry him a wife, and then watch him raise children...
That should be the happiest thing in life...
The two huddled together on the bed for a while, then Xiao Yi suddenly thought of something and exclaimed.
Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows suspiciously.
Xiao Yi grabbed Nangong Yue's hands and asked nervously: "Ah Yue, you can't ride a horse anymore! I heard that when the child is less than three months old, you have to be more careful, so that you can give birth to the baby, and don't be tired..."
Nangong Yue heard it sweetly, but also thought it was funny. She wanted to say that she was not sick, but just pregnant, but she didn't want to say it when the words came to her lips. How could Ah Yi not know, he was just worried about her and nervous about her, and he really should pay attention to her in the first three months of pregnancy.
So, she nodded obediently and said, "I will be careful."
Xiao Yi's heart was soft, and Ai Lian kissed her on the corner of her mouth again, and then continued: "I will send someone to Luoyue City to call your maids who are flowers and birds. Stay in Licheng for a while before going back."
Nangong Yue replied again, it takes about ten days to travel from Wuli City to Luoyue City, it's fine if you don't know when you come here, it's better to be careful now. But then she thought of another thing, a little regretful, a little tangled: Sister Xia's little engagement ceremony, she was supposed to go there in person, so why should she be absent
But Xiao Yi said indifferently: "What's the big deal about Xiao Dingli, as long as Xiao Hezi is not absent!" As he said, he blinked at Nangong Yue.
Nangong Yue was stunned, and then she realized that she had actually said what she was thinking. She couldn't help touching her abdomen again, and a look of embarrassment flashed in her eyes.
After she became pregnant, she really became very strange...
Amidst the embarrassment, the sweetness was even more sweet. From time to time in the inner room, the sound of the two of them rubbing each other, talking softly, and laughing lightly...
Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue lingered together in the room for a while, and after eating snacks with him, she fell asleep again.
Xiao Yi got up to grind ink and lay paper, and wrote two letters eloquently, one to Bixiaotang, asking Zhu Xing to send all of Ah Yue's maids to Wuli City. The other letter was given to Fu Yunhe, first showing off that he was going to be a father, and then saying that they would not come back for his little promise.
After writing the letter, he still felt that there was more to say.
Xiao Yi has never been a low-key person, he really wishes the whole world knew that he was going to have a daughter.
But there are really not many people in Nanliang who can talk, no matter how much you talk to Xiaohui, it probably won't understand, the only person is—
noob!
Xiao Yi's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly ordered someone to deliver the letter quickly, and then ran to find Guan Yubai excitedly.
"Xiaobai!" As soon as he entered the door, he showed a mysterious smile and flaunted, "I'm going to be a father!"
Guan Yubai, who was at the desk, raised his head, was taken aback for a moment, and a deep smile flashed in his eyes.
He put down the official document and pen and ink in his hand, picked up the tea cup at hand, cupped it with both hands, and said with a smile: "A Yi, then I will congratulate you and the crown prince with tea instead of wine."
Xiao Yi smiled and sat down opposite Guan Yubai, poured himself a cup of tea casually, then raised the teacup, drank the tea in one gulp, and continued talking endlessly: "Calculate the days, my little one My daughter should be born at the beginning of next year, and the plan for the year is spring, even the birth is so good at picking the season, she really deserves to be my daughter!"
At this moment, Xiao Si, who was leaning on the window sill, glanced at Xiao Yi speechlessly, and the corners of his eyes twitched. This Xiao Shizi is still so inexplicable, isn't he born at the beginning of the year? It should also be twisted into an advantage.
Xiao Yi is not under Xiao Si's contempt at all, and now, no matter what happens, he can't affect his good mood.
He smiled and said again: "Xiao Bai, don't worry, my little girl's adoptive father is of course you." He bluntly recognized the adoptive father for his little A Yue.
In the future, as long as Xiao Ayue learns Xiaobai's three-point "cunning", then she will benefit from it for life!
Thinking about it, Xiao Yi smiled even more happily.
Guan Yu Bai Cong said kindly: "Then I have to prepare a meeting gift for my future adopted daughter first."
"That's natural!" Xiao Yi was not polite to Guan Yubai, and responded directly.
Seeing this, Xiao Si's face became even uglier, this Xiao Yi is really too thick-skinned. It's not enough for his family's eagle to entangle their family's Han Yu, he also wants his family's children to entangle his own son.
Hearing Xiao Yi talking endlessly about how cute and intelligent his daughter would be, Xiao Si curled her lips and said to herself: You think you want a daughter to be a daughter, maybe you will have a son to collect debts? !
Hmph, there is no reason for Xiao Yi to have all the good things in the world!
Xiao Si cast aside his gaze coldly, looked out to the courtyard, saw Xiao Hui and Han Yu hovering and playing in the air above the courtyard, Xiao Si's already unattractive complexion became even colder...
The crowing of an eagle from outside the window also attracted the attention of Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai. Both of them followed the sound and saw the cold feathers in the blue sky swooping towards the window...
The three people in the room all noticed that Han Yu seemed to be holding something in his claws, and their faces didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused.
Han Yu caught a gray pigeon in the claws of the eagle, the poor gray pigeon dared not move in the hooked claws, trembling slightly, it was very pitiful.
When Han Yu flew past the window, he casually handed the pigeon to Xiao Si's hands, then flapped his wings nonchalantly and flew towards Xiao Fei, making a triumphant cry, as if he was showing off or showing off his merits...
Han Yu was completely spoiled by that little gray, so Xiao Si felt a little helpless, hurriedly took off the small bamboo tube from the pigeon's paw, handed the secret letter inside to Guan Yubai, and said, "My lord, it's from the king's capital." Flying pigeons pass on the book."
Guan Yubai took the secret letter and quickly unfolded it. After skimming through it, he handed it to Xiao Yi.
There are two things written in this secret letter. First, the emperor has delayed the temple sacrifice ceremony for the establishment of the crown prince due to repeated admonitions by the officials; , will return triumphantly today.
Xiao Yi looked at the letter, the corner of his mouth curled into a slight arc, and Guan Yubai shook his head with a light smile, and said: "The emperor also took great pains to give the eldest son of Qi Palace this opportunity. When Mr. Han comes back, Presumably, he will be able to become a knight with military merit. Mr. Han married the eldest daughter of the queen's mother's family, the Duke of Enguo, so the fifth prince can be regarded as someone in the army."
Originally, Lord Han Huai, as the eldest son of Prince Qi's mansion, had an embarrassing position, and was feared by Princess Qi and Prince Qi's sons. Even if Lord Han Huai was capable and capable, if he wanted to rise, he would have to have a chance—this time to rehabilitate him. Handing over Li Jingwei's errand to Mr. Han Huai should be regarded as the emperor's consolation and statement of opinion to the empress and fifth prince.
Guan Yubai's eyes flickered, and he continued: "It seems that the emperor does not intend to give up the fifth prince, but given the current situation in the court, the emperor's tactics are still too soft."
At this time, Xiao Yi raised his head from the letter, and casually said: "The king of Shun and the king of Gong are already full-fledged, so how can they be suppressed by such tepid means?!"
As he said that, Xiao Yi lit a fire and burned the letter.
The silk paper burned completely under the eyes of Guan Yubai and Xiao Yi, turned into ashes, and fell on the marble floor.
Guan Yubai stared at the flying ashes, and suddenly said: "... this year's Enke should be released tomorrow."
"Let's just wait and see what happens." Xiao Yi raised his legs lazily, and said casually, "Xiao Bai, the tea here is good for me, but you put some fruit in it? Wrap some for me, and I'll take it to Ah Yue Try it..." However, I don't know if Ah Yue can drink tea now, I have to ask the military doctor again...
In the study, the two chatted leisurely.
As Guan Yubai said, the next day is Enke's release date.
Early in the morning, a long list with black characters on a yellow background was pasted up at the gate of the Gongyuan. As long as a candidate for the imperial examination can be on the list, he will become a tribute scholar, and at the worst he can be mixed with the top three and Jinshi.
In front of the post, it can be said that there are huge crowds of people, and there is a lot of noise. Not only the candidates of this subject, but also the family members of the candidates, as well as ordinary people who heard the news came to join in the fun.
Ten years of studying hard in the cold window, waiting for this day, whether the future is bright, or the name is lost, naturally some people are happy and some are sad, some are high-spirited and some are eclipsed. I fainted from excitement... It was actually more lively than the vegetable market!
The few students who failed the ranking simply squeezed to the front of the list, looking at the list from front to back...
"Huiyuan, Huang Hetai from Jingzhou." A green-robed student looked up and raised his right eyebrow slightly, "There are many talents in Jingzhou, but Huang Hetai seems to have never heard of it..."
"Second place, King Capital Li Huaren."
"The third place, Xuzhou Liu..."
"..."
"Zeng Huyu?! Zeng Huyu is the ninth place. How is this possible?!" The green-robed student stared intently at the list and yelled in disbelief. He grabbed his companion and said, "Song Huyu Brother, help me find out, is Zeng Huyu the ninth place on the list? But my eyesight is blurred?"
The son surnamed Song also looked at the announcement, nodded and said: "Brother Deng, you read that right, it is indeed Zeng Huyu, what's the problem?" He said, looking at his friend with a puzzled expression.
Deng Juzi frowned, and said in a deep voice: "I am from the same town as Zeng Huyu. I know how well he is knowledgeable. How could he win?!"
Zeng Huyu only studied in the best academy in the town because he had some rotten money in his family. He knew that he was lucky to be able to win the exam with a group of wine and meat friends on weekdays. How could he win the Gongshi? !
The more Deng Juzi thought about it, the more excited he became, with an angry look on his face.
Song Juzi knew that his friend was in a bad mood because of the failure, so he persuaded him: "Brother Deng, maybe this Mr. Zeng just happened to perform well this time... Or maybe the examiners of this subject happened to like his essay?"
Since ancient times, writing has never been the first, and each examiner has his own preference, so many candidates will also take this item into consideration before the scientific examination.
Deng Juzi was still indignant, and said again: "Even if the examiners have different preferences, Zeng Huyu's knowledge is indeed sparse and ordinary. In the last provincial examination, he was the last one on the list..."
"Maybe it's the way of luck." Song Juzi sighed, "It's really hard to say the way of people's luck. I just read the list. My fellow villager Li Yunzhi is very talented. I thought he would pass this subject, but I didn't expect him to lose his name."
At this time, a blue-robed student on the side interjected: "Brother Li, you also know Brother Li! I live with Brother Li in the Zhuangyuan building, and I also think he is very talented. There is also Yu Shuquan, a talented man from Jingzhou, Lin Qiong, a talent from Yanzhou...they are all well-known talents in Dayu, but they all failed this time."
Seeing them talking lively, and a few students from nearby also came to talk, everyone sighed. At one time, they said that the student on the list was mediocre, and at the other, they felt sorry for someone who failed the list...
Every time the rankings are released, some students feel that they are unappreciated for their talents. The sighs at the gate of the Gongyuan did not cause any disturbance. Most of them left one after another after reading the rankings. The students who are on the list are calling friends and looking radiant.
"Brother Liu, Brother Wang, Brother Chen, Brother He, let's go! My little brother was admitted to the exam today, and he got the seventh place by luck." A young man in a brocade robe clasped his fists at several students, "Today, my little brother is the host, let's go to the Zhuangyuan Building Go drink!"
"Congratulations, Brother Zhang. Maybe drinking in the Zhuangyuan Tower today will be named the number one scholar by the emperor's imperial pen in the Golden Luan Hall." A student flattered him. But what he said is not impossible. Although the rankings have to be re-set during the palace examination, and the first, second and third bests are divided, the tops of the first and second must be selected from the top ten, otherwise There are hundreds of people in the imperial examination, how can the emperor have time to read all the papers.
"Yes, yes. With brother Zhang's talent, he is the number one scholar."
"..."
Several students surrounded that Mr. Zhang and gradually drifted away, heading towards the Zhuangyuan Building...
After more than an hour, the entrance of the Gongyuan became empty, only the bright yellow notice remained on the wall. Under the scorching sun, the bright yellow color was almost dazzling...
On this day, Enke's release of the rankings became a topic of concern for the entire capital, and until the next morning, the aftertaste had not subsided.
In the early court, the emperor on the dragon seat was rarely in a good mood, but he didn't want Zhu Yushi to come out respectfully after Liu Gonggong said, "If you have a book, you will leave the court if you have nothing to do."
This censor is responsible for supervising the court and officials, if Zhu Yushi wants to play, it is naturally for impeachment.
really-
"Your Majesty, I want to impeach Nangong Qin for cheating in this Enke!"
Zhu Yushi's words seemed to cast a huge thunder on the entire Jinluan Palace, shaking everyone from the emperor to the officials. Everyone knew that fraud in the imperial examination was very important. With Wangdu!
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became solemn, and all the officials were either looking at Zhu Yushi or Nangong Qin.
Naturally, Nangong Qin's face was not very good-looking. He really wanted to reprimand Zhu Yushi for spitting blood, but this is the Jinluan Temple, not Caishikou, where people scolded the street, so he could only patiently let the other party finish the report first.
After Zhu Yushi paused for a moment, he continued to report: "Your Majesty, after the list was released yesterday, a student named Zhang Cunzhi who was on the list took a group of students to the Zhuangyuan building to celebrate, and got very drunk. After a friend's questioning, he uttered the truth after drinking, saying that he spent a lot of money, which is why he was able to be on the list this time. Your Majesty, Enke is the pillar of the country. Mingcha!"
That Zhu Yushi spoke in an orderly manner, his words were sonorous and powerful, and his expression was filled with righteous indignation, as if he was loyal to the country.
The emperor's face was as sinking as water, his sharp eyes were deep, and he couldn't see any joy or anger.
"Nangong Qin," the emperor looked down at Nangong Qin who was standing below, "what can you say?"
Nangong Qin took a deep breath, stepped out of the queue, and then bowed back: "Going back to the emperor, there is absolutely nothing to do. I don't know that Zhang Cunzhi, and I don't know why this person made such a statement, but how can such a joke after drinking be taken seriously!"
The emperor squinted at Nangong Qin, as if he was weighing whether what he said was true or not.
Whispering among the officials above each other, they made small whispers.
"Jokes after drinking? This is 'telling the truth after drinking'!" Zhu Yushi smiled sarcastically at Nangong Qin, and then bowed to the emperor again, "Your Majesty, after the release of the list this time, there have been many students Talking about the injustice of the current discipline, talented people have lost their names one after another, but those who have no talent and no virtue are all on the list! Your Majesty, the emperor will know if the humble minister is lying or not."
Listening to Zhu Yushi's conclusive words, the emperor became suspicious, just like Zhu Yushi's remonstrance, what the truth is, you can find out if you check it.
After all, this imperial examination fraud has a lot to do with it. If it is not handled carefully, it will arouse the resentment of scholars all over the world. At that time, the society will be out of order, people will be scattered, and the foundation of the imperial court will be destroyed.
The emperor gritted his teeth decisively and ordered: "Check! Check it out for me!"
Then, the emperor looked at Nangong Qin again, and said calmly: "Nangong Qin, until the truth of the matter comes to light, you don't have to go to court for the time being, and you can meditate in the mansion."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Nangong Qin bowed in response, lowering his head even lower.
The power of the emperor's thunder made all the officials in the palace silent, and there was an ominous premonition in their hearts. It seemed that another storm was about to come to the capital...