When the imperial decree was read, the audience was naturally silent.
When Sun Qing uttered the first sentence "The third daughter of the emperor, Xizhen", Yan Fengqin's mind crashed for a moment, he took a deep breath, and quickly calmed down at a speed that even surprised him.
King Jinghai's fists clenched his veins, and the emperor was so cunning that he caged Queen Mother Yan, making him even want to say that Yan Fengqin was engaged in Jingzhou.
King Jinghai knew that the queen mother didn't like Zhu Yi, but he couldn't expose the emperor in public, especially in this special period, the Yan family couldn't resist and disobey. He looked at his son, who had already stepped forward and said loudly: "Chen Yan Fengqin accepts the order, thank you Your Majesty, Empress Dowager Long En."
Seeing Yan Fengqin accepting the imperial decree, the emperor smiled kindly: "Fengqin fulfilled his wish, it is indeed a good life to thank the Queen Mother, this is the compassion of the elders for the children. Fengqin can live up to my high expectations and continue to serve the country Contribute."
As soon as the emperor said this, all the officials suddenly understood. To fulfill his wish, Daoming is that Yan Shizi intends to marry Princess Xizhen, and he specially asked the Queen Mother to marry him. No wonder Yan Fengqin didn't look surprised at all. And this "little children" shows that Princess Xizhen is also interested in Yan Fengqin.
Yan Fengqin replied yes, and as soon as he returned to his seat, Prince Liang Xin and the others who were sitting next to him whispered, "Congratulations, brother Fengqin." His voice was full of envy, and every man would be proud of marrying Princess Xizhen. .
In the stands of the women's relatives, Zhu Yi also became the focus of everyone. But her head was too low to see her expression clearly.
Zhu Jing pursed her lips and smiled coquettishly: "Look at Sister Xizhen, she's too shy to look up."
Zhu Dai laughed twice: "Congratulations, Xizhen! The second of our sisters is finally getting married."
Zhu Chuo looked at Zhu Yi, held her hand, and found that Zhu Yi's palm was cold and trembling, she looked at Zhu Yi in surprise, this was definitely not a sign of shyness. Zhu Chuo frowned.
At this time, the emperor looked at Xie Ying again and said, "Shou Xu."
Everyone followed the emperor to look at Xie Ying. As for Xie Shao, Han Yunrong, and Rong Ting, they have long been paying attention to every subtle behavior of Xie Ying.
The palms of those who knew were sweating, but the officials who didn't know were inferring based on common sense that this time the vassal king came to Beijing for an audience, and the emperor gave Princess Xizhen to Yan Fengqin, which could be regarded as a kindness. Then how can one treat one more favorably than another and not give Xie Ying grace? This must be a reward for Xie Ying.
But everyone soon realized that something was wrong.
The emperor called Xie Ying, but Xie Ying sat motionless as if he hadn't heard anything, his eyes were deep and deep, and he didn't stand up in response.
After being stunned for four weeks, whispers began to spread.
Zhu Yi raised his head and looked at Xie Ying worriedly. Xie Shao said in a low voice: "A Ying, bear with it for now."
"Shouxu." The emperor showed Xie Ying no patience and love for anyone, and raised his voice: "What god are you walking?"
Xie Ying's half-closed eyes were full of sarcasm, she stepped forward and said: "The minister is here."
The emperor said gently: "Shou Xu conquered Waci for the Great Zhou, lying in the snow and sleeping in frost, every battle is sure to win, and his achievements are obvious to all. Today I will give you a dragon pattern bow and golden arrows. Tomorrow, Shou Xu will show his skills in the siege. .”
As soon as this remark came out, everyone around nodded, as expected to reward Xie Ying. This kind of honor is no worse than that of Princess Shang.
It should be known that the Dragon Pattern Bow was Taizu's favorite thing during his lifetime. It is made of strange bones in the sea, black wood as the arms, and tiger tendons as strings. It is more than half the height of a person. It is the only one in the world. for treasure. The golden arrows can only be used by the emperor and prince.
The dragon pattern bow looks light, but it is actually very heavy. He was carried out by two soldiers and presented to Xie Ying. After seeing Xie Ying thanking everyone, everyone raised their hands and lightly picked up the dragon bow, which inevitably made Wenchen feel terrified of this power.
The emperor said: "However, this bow cannot be fully opened easily. Zhu Xiujing pulled it before and only opened 60% of it. How about Shouxu to open everyone's eyes and see the power of the bow."
Those who knew Xie Ying to a certain extent found that he was extremely silent today, and the emperor did whatever he said, without answering a word.
Xie Ying then drew out a golden arrow, and slowly stretched the bowstring into tens of ten toward a target two hundred steps away. The sunlight jumped on the golden tip of the arrow, as if a cluster of fire had been ignited.
The wind made Xie Ying's hair flutter, and the bowstrings that were full of bows kept beeping. Xie Ying suddenly turned the direction, and pointed the arrow tip at the direction of the emperor's throne. One person and one bow, filled with surging oppression.
Xie Ying's face was expressionless, he clearly looked at Fengshen's handsomeness, but the stern look on his brows and eyes was like a life-threatening Shura, and his whole body was chilled by the viciousness of prey.
Sun Qing was terrified, and only missed calling out the word escort. The emperor didn't expect Xie Ying to be so bold, and the hand holding the handrail was almost numb due to too much force. Rong Ting, as the emperor's hand-picked personal guard for this trip, stood beside the emperor. For the first time, he spoke harshly to Xie Ying, and silently shouted with his fluttering lips: Xie Ying!
Everything seems to be long, but in fact it is only in the blink of an eye.
Xie Ying suddenly sneered, raised his left arm holding the bow, and the golden arrow shot through the air towards a black-eared kite that just flew high above the emperor's head.
The ear-piercing eagle hissed, and the black-eared kite with an arrow in its throat fell heavily and struggled on the ring. Xie Ying lowered her eyes and said, "There is no tiger-killing ceremony, but I killed an eagle to celebrate your majesty's might."
Xie Ying's movements were so smooth and flowing, in the eyes of the officials who didn't know the inside story, it was just that he happened to spot an eagle flying by and shoot it down, and even some generals who admired Xie Ying applauded and applauded.
The emperor, who was covered in cold sweat, suppressed the overwhelming anger in his heart, clenched his teeth and then let go. With Xie Ying's reputation, he did not allow Xie Ying to die in his hands.
The emperor said slowly: "Okay, okay, Taizu said that the dragon bow is not passed on to the princes and grandchildren, but only to the warriors. Today, the name of Shouxu is truly deserved. Step back."
After this, the emperor no longer wanted to watch Shanpuying's performance, and the ceremony ended soon after.
Concubine Tong knew that Zhu Yi had a knot in her heart, so she followed her back to the tent. Pushing away the palace servants, she was about to persuade Zhu Yi, but saw that the other party was already kneeling in front of her.
"Xizhen, get up and talk." Concubine Tong went to help her.
Zhu Yi didn't want to get up, and said: "Concubine mother, I don't want to marry Yan Fengqin, Xizhen please, you go with me to beg father to take back his life."
Concubine Tong sighed: "Silly boy, it's fine if your father passed the decree in private. But today you also saw that your father made the decree in front of all the kings and officials. How can this be taken back?"
Zhu Yidao: "But my concubine, I really don't want to marry to Jingzhou."
Concubine Tong helped Zhu Yi to the side of the couch and sat down, and said: "My son is worried that you have been with Xie Ying... that Yan Fengqin disliked you on the wedding night? You don't have to be afraid, there is a nanny in the palace who will take care of this matter. "
Zhu Yi didn't care about being shy, and said, "No, I..."
Concubine Tong didn't know that Zhu Yi liked Xie Ying and didn't want to marry someone else, so she cut off her words and said, "My son, let me tell you clearly, the emperor raised you little princesses to this day, just for the sake of hope." You have made contributions to this dynasty, it is impossible to change your mind, it is better for you to figure it out earlier."
Then he patted Zhu Yi on the back and comforted him: "Based on our Xizhen's appearance and temperament, who will we marry? When you marry Yan Shizi, he treats you well, and you will gradually forget to thank him." reflected."
Concubine Tong said this, Zhu Yi naturally knew that the other party would never speak for her, so she sent the other party away.
Zhu Yi sat alone in the tent, without taking a sip of the tea that Lian Mianfeng poured for her, she was in a daze with her head down, when she sensed movement behind her, she unconsciously said: "Xie Ying." Mianfeng and the others were going to come in for a meeting Say hello first.
Turning around, it was Yan Fengqin. Zhu Yi looked at the other party in surprise, but the man was quite calm, and said in an indisputable tone: "It seems that Xie Ying is a frequent visitor to the princess's boudoir?"
Zhu Yi's complexion changed slightly.
The man said again: "However, the princess should not meet with Xie Ying privately in the future. After all, from today onwards, everyone knows that the princess is going to marry the Yan family."
Zhu Yi said slowly: "Yan Fengqin, you came just in time, I want to ask you something, can you go and ask Father to take back his life?"
Yan Fengqin stared at Zhu Yi and said, "Princess, why should I take the risk of rebelling against the decree to withdraw?"
Zhu Yi clenched his hands into fists and said in a deep voice, "Because Xie Ying and I are husband and wife, I am not worthy of a son."
Yan Fengqin sneered and asked, "Do you think I would mind if I get you?"
Zhu Yi was slightly taken aback, she felt that Yan Fengqin had changed, and became the man who kidnapped her to Huzhou when she didn't know her identity, who once imprisoned her, and deliberately teased her with explicit words.
It was not the polite Yan Fengqin who bowed down to her after Xie Ying found her.
So he felt that she was already in his pocket, and the hidden fox tail was exposed again? Zhu Yisuo said: "I already have Xie Ying's child in my womb, don't you mind?"
Yan Fengqin glanced at Zhu Yi's flat belly, thought for a moment, and said, "Never mind. I can't bear the fact that the princess has a big belly, but it's not my child. If the princess is pregnant now, then I can only find someone to help the princess take it." So... did the princess really have a baby?"
Zhu Yi was stunned by Yan Fengqin's direct and venomous confession. She didn't answer, but said coldly: "Go out. The emperor granted me a marriage, but it was only a marriage. You are not qualified to enter my room. "