you dare!
These two words were about to come out from Xiao Rongxuan's mouth, but she still swallowed them back.
The answer has naturally surfaced in her mind.
Her big sister really dares!
Several years ago, when Xiao Fang was the undisputed princess in the palace, her eldest sister was the only person who dared to confront Xiao Fang other than her father.
As long as it's the truth of death that Xiao Fei believes, no matter whose face it is, she won't give it to her!
Looking at Xiao Fei's clear and firm eyes as before, there seemed to be a voice in Xiao Rongxuan's heart saying, her big sister is still the same!
It's really a scholar who meets a soldier, it's justified!
Xiao Rongxuan's pretty face was blue, white, and red for a while, her mouth moved, and finally endured the humiliation and said: "It's my sister who is wrong. You also know that my sister has always been outspoken and has no intention of speaking."
"Second sister, it's good that you know your mistake." Xiao Fei said lightly, then turned to Chang Huanwei and said, "Miss Chang San, didn't you say you were going to Danyang Bridge? Let's go."
Chang Huanwei responded excitedly, looking at Xiao Fei's shining eyes, "Well, we have to hurry up, I heard that Miss Hua has already made three pairs of 'Mohele'..."
While talking, the two continued to walk in the direction of Danhu Lake, leaving only Xiao Rongxuan standing there, staring fiercely at Xiao Fei's back, thinking: It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge, Xiao Fei, you wait!
At this time, Baihui, who had quietly come to the back garden, had already returned to the bamboo shed where Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi were staying. She saw that Xiao Fei had placed the two girls Li, so she didn't make a fuss and came forward quietly. away again.
Baihui walked quickly to Nangong Yue's side, lowered her voice and reported the two girls from the Li family who fell into the water just now.
Nangong Yue responded lightly, and didn't pay much attention to it. It was just a trivial matter.
"Yi Yi!"
The little guy's excited voice immediately attracted Nangong Yue's attention, and she looked at him with a smile.
At this moment, Xiao Xiaoyu has completely taken away the demeanor of his parents and has become the well-deserved protagonist here.
He was holding a jade pendant engraved with a unicorn in his chubby paws, while Guan Yubai's waist was empty. After all, the little guy lived up to his father's "teaching" and made his adoptive father willingly take the jade pendant. Tribute was given to him.
"Yeah!"
But he was still not satisfied, greedily stretched out his other fat hand and waved at Han Yu, screaming non-stop.
Only this time, even if he stared at a few adults with big pitiful eyes, the adults would not be softened.
Eagles are birds of prey, not pets.
The little guy shrunk his mouth, and a mist appeared in his black eyes like lacquer, and he was about to cry, when suddenly there was a loud eagle cry outside, followed by Han Yu in the bamboo shed With a sound, it spread its wings and flew out, a piece of white eagle feather fluttered and fell from the place it flew over...
Guan Yu stretched out his white hand, pinched the white eagle feather, and handed it to the little guy.
The little guy forgot to cry for a moment, looked at the white feather in his stepfather's hand stupidly, and then "violently" reached out and snatched it away.
He looked at the left hand holding the jade pendant for a while, and the right hand holding the eagle feather for a while, smiling through tears, waving his arms excitedly, and grinning, the excited look seemed to have won the most precious treasure in the world generally.
Xiao Yi curled his lips, angrily poked the little guy's tender cheek with an index finger, and said contemptuously: "Look at how promising you are!"
The little guy responded by dripping transparent saliva from the corner of his mouth, and the saliva directly landed on his father's brand-new purple robe, leaving a puddle of suspicious water marks...
This brat! The corner of Xiao Yi's mouth twitched.
It was rare to see this Prince Xiao deflated, Xiaosi sneered unceremoniously, and even Nangong Yue laughed out loud.
The little guy didn't know what everyone was laughing at, so he laughed even more heartily.
The brisk laughter echoed in the bamboo shed, endlessly...
The sun is shining in midsummer, which is the time for laughter.
After more than an hour, Shuangying, who had had enough of going out and playing, flew back again. At the same time, those girls and young men also came in twos and threes towards the direction of the bamboo shed, and each of them seemed to have gained something. Xiao Fei And Chang Huanwei as well.
The two girls were walking side by side on an arched stone bridge, with their maids following behind, holding five or six "mochale" in the bamboo baskets in their hands, which seemed to be a small gain, but Chang Huanwei But frowning, "Miss Xiao, why don't we look for it again?"
The luck of the two of them was really bad. It looked like they found a dozen or so "Mohele", but only Chang Huanwei made a pair here, and the others were all single.
Xiao Fei didn't take it seriously, it was just a small game for fun, the most important thing was to participate, if you lose, you lose.
"Let's go back..."
Xiao Fei hadn't finished speaking when she was interrupted by a familiar male voice from behind: "Third Sister!"
Chang Huanwei hurriedly turned around and saw two slender and familiar figures walking towards them on the other side of the stone bridge.
"Fifth brother!" Chang Huanwei blurted out, and then her eyes fell on Yan Xijun who was beside Chang Huaixi, "Master Yan!"
Looking at Yan Xijun, Chang Huanwei's expression was a little stiff, and she couldn't help thinking of his wolf-like dog, and her heart fluttered, because that dog scared her so badly that she even sprained her feet, but also because of that dog , she suddenly became enlightened and saw through people's hearts...
Chang Huaixi strode towards his younger sister, sent the basket in his hand to her, and said lightly: "These just don't make the right pair, so I'll give it to you."
After forcing the basket to Chang Huanwei, he and Yan Xijun passed them and went to the bamboo shed on the other side.
Chang Huanwei, of course, would not be polite to her elder brother, and accepted it without saying a word.
She excitedly flipped through the dozen or so "Mohele" in the basket, muttering: "...five, thirteen, seventeen, twenty-nine... I happen to have 'twenty-nine'..." Chang Huan Wei said in surprise, "Miss Xiao, I remember you seem to have 'thirteen' and 'thirty-one', right?"
Although only one of the baskets Chang Huaixi sent matched hers, there were two more matching Xiao Fei's.
Chang Huanwei hastily handed two of the "Mohele" to Xiao Fei, smiling so that two dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth, which was really cute.
Xiao Fei was startled, then smiled, and accepted Chang Huanwei's kindness frankly: "Thank you, Miss Chang San."
Chang Huanwei smiled even more happily, and said with relief: "Miss Xiao, we have made two pairs, so it seems that we won't be at the bottom."
As she said that, she was suddenly moved, and couldn't help but glanced in the direction of Chang Huaixi and Yan Xijun.
Could it be that fifth brother has enlightened
Chang Huanwei was overjoyed, her eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but feel a step slower.
"Miss Chang San..." Xiao Fei looked at Chang Huanwei suspiciously.
Chang Huanwei smiled nonchalantly, and hurriedly followed Xiao Fei.
The two girls walked towards the bamboo shed unhurriedly. At this time, Nangong Yue had already returned to the bamboo shed. Xiao Fei and Chang Huanwei came forward to greet her, Chang Huanwei returned to her seat, and Xiao Fei sat down on Nangong Yue's right hand.
"Sister Fei, are you enjoying yourself?"
Nangong Yue looked at Xiao Fei with a smile, feeling a little hopeful in her heart, but she could only ask casually.
Xiao Fei responded, and then seriously talked about the process of today's game. Nangong Yue listened attentively, and echoed from time to time, seemingly smiling, but in fact she was almost worried to death.
Didn't you mean the girl Huaichun
Sister Ming Mingfei is almost fifteen years old, and I have already mentioned to her about the marriage, but why doesn't she seem to be enlightened at all
Nangong Yue sighed quietly in her heart.
There's no other way, since Sister Fei doesn't like anyone, I can only check for her first, pick out a few suitable people, and then let her choose one...
Xiao Fei was unaware of Nangong Yue's entanglement, but when she talked about the two Li girls falling into the water, she inevitably thought of Xiao Rongxuan and what she said...
Xiao Fei's eyes flickered slightly, and then she changed the subject and said seriously: "Sister-in-law, the second younger sister has misbehaved. After returning home, I want to punish her for copying the women's commandment three times and confine her in the house for three days. What do you think, sister-in-law? how?"
Nangong Yue frowned, Xiao Fei has always behaved in a non-offensive way, since she punished Xiao Rongxuan, Xiao Rongxuan should be punished.
Nangong Yue responded, she believed in Xiao Fei's character, so naturally she didn't ask the reason, but said softly: "Sister Fei, as the elder sister, you have the responsibility to teach the younger sisters."
Xiao Fei nodded solemnly, like a student listening to her husband's lecture, Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing, and really wanted to rub Xiao Fei's black hair.
At this time, Zhou Roujia and Mrs. Tian Dashao also came back from a walk over Danhu Lake, and came to greet Nangong Yue.
Nangong Yue keenly noticed that Zhou Roujia also had an extra "Mohele" in her hand, she pursed her lips and smiled, and said subtly: "Second brother and sister, I have a prescription for recuperating your body. After returning home, I will order someone to give it to you." You send it." Zhennan Prince's Mansion has a small population, so it's time to have some fun.
Zhou Roujia understood, bowed her body, and thanked Nangong Yue: "Thank you, sister-in-law." There was a slight smile on the corner of her mouth, both shy and looking forward: the mother-in-law's filial piety period has passed, and it's time for her to add a baby to the family .
Thinking about it, she quickly glanced at the bamboo shed on the other side. To be honest, she was really relieved after her sister-in-law gave birth to a grandson. With the eldest grandson in the palace, there will not be too many unnecessary eyes on her and Xiao Luan...
With a flash of thought, Zhou Roujia chatted with Nangong Yue as if nothing had happened. In the bamboo shed, more and more wives and girls came back, and the lakeside became lively again.
When everyone was almost there, Baihui and the others helped to count, and after a while, the first and last names of the day were judged.
The first name is Miss Tang Si from the Tang Mansion, she is naturally beaming, and the last name is also generous. She borrowed the piano from another courtyard and played a section of "Lotus in the Wind" from "Snow in Spring" on the spot. It's unsurpassed, but it fits the artistic conception...
The sound of the piano reverberated around, and even on the other side of the lake, many passers-by stopped to listen...
On this day, everyone had been playing in Danhu Lake until nearly Shenshi, before leaving one after another.
By the time the Xiao family members returned to the Zhennan Palace, it was already halfway through the application time, and little Xiao Yu had already slept like a pig.
There was tranquility in Bixiao Hall, but there was a hustle and bustle in a corner of Zhennan Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Fei always kept her promise, since she said she wanted to punish Xiao Rongxuan, as soon as she returned to the palace, she sent Nanny Luo to take a few wives to Xiao Rongxuan's yard.
Nanny Luo directly relayed Xiao Fei's words, regardless of whether Xiao Rongxuan listened or not, she left, leaving a few big women guarding the entrance of the yard. Before leaving, Nanny Luo gave a meaningful admonition to the women before leaving.
Although Nanny Luo didn't say it clearly, it was clearly implying that if Xiao Rongxuan didn't copy the female commandment carefully these few days, she wouldn't have to come out.
When the servant girl reported what happened outside one by one truthfully, she heard a burst of "crackling" sound of things falling in the room, even the women at the entrance of the yard heard it, and they shook their heads secretly. Temperament, no wonder he was punished by the eldest girl to reflect in the room.
"Snapped!"
Looking at the debris all over the floor, Xiao Rongxuan was still puzzled, and smashed another brush washer, her little face was almost distorted.
"Helping her again!" Xiao Rongxuan roared hysterically, "What's so good about Xiao Fei?! Why does sister-in-law just want to help her?!"
Xiao Rongxuan clenched her fists fiercely, with a ferocious expression on her face.
As long as Xiao Fei is around, she, the second girl in the palace, will never have a bright future.
She must teach Xiao Fei a lesson and make her lose face, then it will be her turn to do everything about Xiao Fei... including Xiao Fei's marriage!
"Ruixiang!" Xiao Rongxuan gritted her teeth and shouted, "Bring me that ring pendant!"
The maid who was wearing a blue brocade sash at the side was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly responded, and hurried to a Duobao Pavilion, brought a red lacquered wooden box, opened it, and respectfully put it in front of Xiao Rongxuan.
Lying quietly in the box is a white jade ring pendant with a red wish-fulfilling knot. The pendant is delicate in texture and as warm as suet.
Xiao Rongxuan reached out to pick up the ring pendant, stared at it for a while, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Since God sent this opportunity to her, if she let it go, wouldn't it be a disappointment to God's love for her!
There was silence in the house, and the sky outside was still bright and sunny.
Unlike the southern border, the distant capital was shrouded in thunderstorms from time to time for several days in a row.
rumbling...
rumbling...
On this day, thunder and lightning flashed in the dark sky again, and every blow seemed to hit people's hearts with a hammer, making people restless.
The emperor's mood was just like the weather. For several days, his face was covered with clouds.
In the past few days, there have been battle reports from Xijiang, but none of them are good news.
After taking Shangdang County, the Xiye army rested for a few days, and then continued to send troops to Dayu. It was only seven or eight days later, and the Xijiang army had retreated steadily and retreated to Feixia Mountain.
Both the emperor and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty knew that once the Xiye army broke through Feixia Mountain, the enemy army would drive in. They would really come to the royal capital and the Central Plains, and the consequences would be disastrous...
In just a few days, Dayu found himself in the same predicament that Xiye had driven him to a dead end a few years ago.
Back then, there was Princess Mingyue and Xiye, who gave Dayu a chance to breathe, so what about this time
The emperor was so worried that most of his hair turned gray. The military situation in Xijiang was so dangerous. Of course, he had no intention of going south. Compared with Nanjiang and Zhennan Palace, Xiye's army was like a wolf like a tiger. Naturally, the situation in Xijiang was even worse. critical!
Because of Xiye's violation of the border, all civil and military officials in the court almost turned the sky upside down, one group advocated the war, and the other group advocated peace, each insisting on their own opinions.
The war faction said that Xiye tore up the original covenant in just a few years and offended Dayu again. It is really a wolf's ambition. If Dayu backs down, it will only make him gain an inch!
However, the Zhuhe faction felt that Xiye's troops were strong and powerful, and that they were "preemptively striking". Dayu had already lost the opportunity. Once Xiye's army broke through Feixia Mountain, Dayu would be in danger. Dayu should ask Xiye for peace as soon as possible to quell the war and prevent the people from being displaced.
The two sides insisted on their own opinions, and in the early court, they fought hard, and no one ever mentioned the use of troops in southern Xinjiang. Whether it is the emperor or the officials, they all seem to have amnesia, and they "forget" everything about the Southern Expedition.
After a few days of quarreling like this, the peace faction gradually gained momentum, apparently overpowering the war faction.
In the early court of this day, Mr. Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, even offered a good policy to the emperor impassionedly: "Your Majesty, for the sake of the great prosperity of the country and the people of the great prosperity, I think that I should have peace talks with Xiye again, and discuss a marriage. A policy that benefits the people."
"Master Qian said that," another minister stood up and echoed, "Now that the new king of Xiye is enthroned, as the saying goes, 'one emperor, one courtier', naturally we should choose another princess and pro-Xiye new king..."
He was eloquent and straightforward, meaning that as long as Dayu kissed another princess, the two countries would be able to restore the old good. look.
The emperor on the dragon chair seemed to have lost a lot of weight, and his face was full of exhaustion. He looked down at the officials below him from a high position, but he was no longer energetic, his brows were tightly locked, and there were deep lines on his forehead. ravine.
After a long while, the emperor asked slowly: "Do you all feel that you cannot fight Xi Ye?"
While speaking, the emperor's eyes swept over the officials below one by one, including Duke Gong Han Lingfu.
There was silence in the Jinluan Hall, and all the officials dared not even take a breath. Han Lingfu only felt that the light was on his back, and he moved his right hand slightly, making a gesture.
An old general with half-white hair and beard in the rear immediately stepped out, clasped his fists at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, Xiye has always valued martial arts over literature. They Xiye are all strong and cruel by nature. For soldiers."
After a pause, the old general continued: "Eight years ago, the last general escorted food and grass to the western border. What he saw and heard at that time is still vivid in his mind. Everyone is brave and good at fighting, so how can the Western Border Army, Northern Border Army...and Southern Border Army be compared?"
What he meant was that if it was against the Southern Frontier Army, Dayu would still be able to fight, but if it was against the Western Night Army, there would be no chance of winning at all!
When the old general finished speaking, the hall fell into dead silence again.
Xiye is a nomadic people on the Gobi desert and grasslands to the west of Dayu. It is composed of many small clans. Since the previous dynasty, no, it should be said that for thousands of years, they have been the great enemy of the Central Plains. They have invaded the territory of the Central Plains many times. He was driven out of the Central Plains for the first time, and repeated.
Taking Dayu as an example, since the first emperor established the Dayu Dynasty, Xiye has repeatedly invaded. In just five years, the two countries have experienced dozens of battles, not including those small-scale raids and ambushes. The few generals in Xijiang were defeated again and again, and none of those defeated generals ended up with good results. Either they committed suicide to forgive their crimes, or they were massacred by Xiye people. People hung high on the city wall, and the corpses were thrown into the pack of wolves to be divided and eaten. It can be described as extremely cruel and chilling.
Until the first emperor sent the official army to guard the western frontier, within one year the official army defeated the Xiye Army that had already broken through Feixia Mountain, and drove them back to their lair in another year. General Xiye made Dayu proud.
In the next few decades, there were government troops guarding Xijiang, which made the people of Xiye terrified. At most, they only dared to attack the villages in Xijiang on a small scale or intercept caravans. Only then did Xijiang become peaceful.
But the ferocity of the Xiye people is still fresh in the memory of some veterans of Dayu.
The same is true for the emperor, he has not spoken for a long time, his right hand is tightly holding the armrest of the dragon chair, and the veins on the back of his hand are raised...
Does he seem to have no other choice? !