Emperor Youning understood that the reason his son was depressed was that he envied his other brothers who could visit him frequently.
He was the crown prince and had a hierarchy with his other brothers. He was physically weak and could not play with them. He had been out of the palace since he was young and raised in a Taoist temple.
Thinking of this, Emperor Youning remembered that Xiao Changgeng was also weak, and he didn't want Xiao Changgeng to move out of the palace all the time. Prince Dai had just lost his mother, and if he gave Xiao Changgeng a title and a prefecture at this time, he was afraid that the two brothers would become enemies.
Emperor Youning was worried about this matter, and now the prince came to share his worries.
The next day, Emperor Youning issued an edict, allowing the twelfth prince Xiao Changgeng to move to the East Palace to keep His Royal Highness the Crown Prince company.
Shen Xihe was stunned when he heard the news: "You said that His Majesty asked the twelfth prince to temporarily go to the East Palace to accompany His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
It was the first time that Mo Yuan heard Shen Xihe's tone of surprise and disbelief: "Yes, the palace has issued an order."
Shen Xihe stared at the Pingzhong bonsai not far away without blinking. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became: "Could it be that there is something about this twelfth prince that makes him afraid?"
The Eastern Palace is a special place and a symbol of status, especially for the princes.
Xiao Huayong's position as crown prince was indeed meaningless. Even if another prince was sent to temporarily live in the Eastern Palace, it would not cause any unrest among the various forces in the court. After all, they all tacitly accepted that Xiao Huayong would die of illness in a few years.
But this is not in line with the legislation. Not only will it be a slap in the face of Xiao Huayong, but it will also fail to pass the test of the Censor.
The fact that everything is still calm now can only be Xiao Huayong's own wish.
She really couldn't understand why Xiao Huayong brought Xiao Changgeng to the East Palace, other than out of fear.
It can't be that she is really trying to share His Majesty's worries and sympathize with her younger brother? Or is she lonely in the palace and needs a companion
"Hey, here I come—"
Shen Xihe's thoughts were interrupted by Bu Shulin. Ever since the military expenditure issue was resolved, she walked with the wind. She either went to the Dali Temple to tease Cui Jinbai, or came to Shen Xihe's Princess Mansion to chatter incessantly.
"Today is sunny and the sun is not too bright, which is perfect for horseback riding. Let's go horseback riding."
Shen Xihe watched her run closer, holding a bundle in her hand: "What is this?"
"The riding clothes I prepared." Bu Shulin said as he turned out the Hu clothing inside. It had a lapel, a front opening, narrow sleeves, and was moon-white with apricot-colored round patterns printed on it. It was obviously women's clothing.
The other one is apricot colored with moon-white round patterns printed on it. Both pieces have the same pattern.
"Do you want to wear this clothes and go horseback riding with me to relax?" Shen Xihe asked.
Bu Shulin looked at the two robes and asked, "What's wrong with that?"
Shen Xihe's eyes fell on her face, her thick, long, heroic eyebrows, and her skin color which was much darker than his own. He felt that he was worrying too much. She was originally worried that people would think Bu Shulin was a girl because she was wearing such a Hu costume and with him by her side.
"Okay." Shen Xihe also wanted to try to see to what extent his body had recovered.
In the past two days she has been able to trot, and riding a horse should be no problem as long as she doesn't gallop too fast.
She changed into the moon-white riding suit brought by Bu Shulin. This suit was shorter, so Bu Shulin also changed into one.
Although Shen Xihe was not wearing any makeup, her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were as clear as white porcelain, and her eyebrows were long and thin, reaching her temples. At first glance, you could tell that she was a stunning beauty.