Han Shizu

In the southeast of Miyagi City, a Xuanhui Gate connects the Ouchi and the East Palace. This is the most important and largest passage between the East Palace and the Ouchi. The prince and the concubines of the East Palace usually pass through the palace to meet and greet.

Normally, ordinary officials and servants of the East Palace are not qualified to go through this gate. This is also the palace gate with the most heavily guarded guards in Huan Da Nei, and there are two teams of guards stationed there.

Another year of summer came, and the scorching sun was in the sky, releasing light and heat to its heart's content, casting the shadows of Xuanhuimen's standing guards directly on the ground.In addition to the majestic guards, there is still a wave of people waiting for Xuan Huimen.

Several servants, Gong'e, were from the East Palace. A young man with a handsome appearance and a tall and straight figure was the emperor's grandson Liu Wenji. In the narrow shadow under the canopy was the gorgeously dressed concubine Zhao in her mid-mature. Count her most eager to see.

It was the emperor's grandson Liu Wenhuan who made them treat him so solemnly in front of Xuanhui's gate.Last year, when talking about supporting Anxi, Liu Wenhuan coincided with the meeting. Emperor Liu occasionally came to think about it and asked Liu Wenhuan to lead a team to escort a batch of important military supplies to the west.

It took nearly a year to go back and forth, and I just arrived in Beijing this morning.And as soon as he entered the city, Emperor Liu sent someone to the palace to question him. The grandfather and grandson spent the whole morning talking in the Chuigong Palace.

For Liu Wenhuan's return, his mother Concubine Zhao was undoubtedly the happiest. The mother was worried about Liu Wenhuan's return, and he went to Anxi, who was in danger of war.

Concubine Zhao has been worrying about her for a year, always praying for blessings, and now that her beloved son has returned safely, although the news reports are intact, but without seeing someone with her own eyes, how can she be completely at ease.

Concubine Zhao had been waiting in front of Xuanhui Gate for almost two hours, she was full of patience, since she was looking forward to seeing Liu Wenhuan soon, at the same time, she was full of hope and reverie about the old emperor's interview for so long.

Compared to Concubine Zhao's contradictory mood, Liu Wenji, who was waiting by the side, was quiet and immature, and his age could be seen at a glance, but his low-key and introverted temperament also made people feel good. .

Of course, Liu Wenji came to the palace gate to wait for his elder brother in person, but he couldn't do without the advice of his clever mother Concubine Xiao.Not to mention the brotherly respect that should be shown, but Liu Wenhuan traveled thousands of miles to the western Xinjiang without hesitation. This spirit is worth learning from Liu Wenji.

In the afternoon, when the sun moved westward, and even the palace people showed expressions of suffering, Liu Wenhuan's figure finally appeared in front of his eyes.It's only been a year since he traveled west, but Liu Wenhuan's growth has changed exponentially. He looks a little thinner, but his spirit seems to have been baptized, and he exudes a confident temperament from the inside out.

Seeing the passers-by under the palace gate from a distance, especially the familiar figure of his mother, Liu Wenhuan immediately picked up his speed and rushed towards the Xuanhui gate. inside.

The reunion of mother and son was a catharsis of longing. Liu Wenhuan had tears in his eyes, and Concubine Zhao also wept with joy. Looking down at the son in her arms, the tears could not be stopped.

Although the man came back intact, Concubine Zhao felt really distressed by the blackened face. Obviously, Liu Wenhuan's trip to the west was not for pleasure.

"My son has suffered!" Concubine Zhao muttered.

Liu Wenhuan, who gradually calmed down, smiled brightly after hearing the words: "No matter how hard it is, it is not as good as the officials and people guarding the border and the bloody soldiers. It took a long time for this trip, which made my mother worry, and my son was deeply disturbed!"

Seeing this, Concubine Zhao wiped away her tears in relief, and said excitedly: "It's good when you come back! It's good when you come back! Have you eaten lunch, mother has ordered someone to prepare it."

"Thank you, mother!" Although Emperor Liu had already invited him for lunch, Liu Wenhuan still understood his mother's wishes and obeyed his arrangement with a smile.

After the mother and son finished their brief conversation, Liu Wenji finally came up and saluted Liu Wenhuan respectfully. Lian Shan showed a warm smile: "Brother, you have finally returned to Beijing!"

Hearing the sound, Liu Wenhuan turned his attention to Liu Wenji. His gaze was as sharp as a falcon. He looked around at this younger brother, and quickly smiled back. See, you have grown a lot taller too!"

Although they are both teenagers, it is true that the two brothers have not been so intimate for some years, and Liu Wenji is a little dazed.But soon he smiled and said to Liu Wenhuan: "Brother, we miss you so much after being away from Beijing for so long. Lady Zhao was very pleasantly surprised when I heard that you came back, and she has been waiting here for two hours."

Hearing what Liu Wenji said, Liu Wenhuan straightened his expression, looked at his mother again, solemnly bowed his hands to Concubine Zhao, and said in a sincere tone: "I'm making my mother worry!"

"Brother, I have never left the capital, and you have traveled thousands of miles to the west!" Liu Wenji was in high spirits, and then asked, "Would you like to tell us what you have seen in the west, the northwest should be as vast and magnificent as the gentleman said Let’s go! Brother, have you ever seen the 99 curves of the Yellow River? Have you walked through the desert? Isn’t it shocking to see the wild sand rolling?”

On Liu Wenji's face, in addition to deep curiosity, there was also deep admiration, his eyes were almost starry.Seeing this, Liu Wenhuan couldn't help showing a smug smile, his vanity was greatly satisfied, and he patted him on the shoulder: "These are very common in the Northwest, and I have seen them all. Go back to the palace first, and I will take your time." tell you."

Hearing this, Liu Wenji's expression changed from a beaming smile to a beaming smile
Concubine Zhao, who also gradually calmed down, paid attention to the communication between the two brothers. Although Liu Wenji treated Liu Wenhuan with a humble and respectful attitude, Concubine Zhao felt a little awkward.

Seeing that the two brothers were getting closer, Concubine Zhao couldn't help coughing lightly, and said to Liu Wenhuan, "Wenhuan, you really need to tell mother about your journey along the way!"

"Yes!" Liu Wenhuan said respectfully.

Seemingly feeling the faint rejection from Concubine Zhao, Liu Wenji also quickly restrained himself, with a smile on his mouth, and followed Concubine Zhao's mother and child back to the palace like a follower, his eyelids drooped, and his eyes calmly fell on the square inch in front of his toes, keep silent.

On the way back to the East Palace, Liu Wenhuan, as a gesture of filial piety, personally held Concubine Zhao by his side, and laughed softly: "There is another piece of good news to tell my mother. Just now, my grandfather has conferred a title on my son. "

Concubine Zhao is the happiest about Liu Wenhuan's return, followed by Crown Prince Liu Yang, who is a parent after all.However, compared with Concubine Zhao, Liu Yang is stable. He has been staying in Guangzheng Hall, obsessed with state affairs, and everything is as usual.

But since Liu Wenhuan entered the palace, he sent people to pay attention, and today he left the Guangzheng Hall half an hour earlier than usual.And in the afternoon, Liu Yang specially summoned Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren to Guangzheng Hall to personally inquire about Liu Wenhuan's westward journey. These two were officials Liu Yang specially selected for Liu Wenhuan.

East Palace, Hongde Palace.

A family banquet was a matter of course, and the palace people were busy in an orderly manner, preparing various things for the emperor and grandson.On the left side of the hall, the prince Liu Yang received Liu Wenhuan alone. Since returning to the palace, Liu Wenhuan has been a little flustered. Even in front of Emperor Liu, he is full of confidence. go.

Watching Liu Wenhuan calmly, seeing his upright body and not daring to relax, Liu Yang finally smiled, and this smile made Liu Wenhuan heave a sigh of relief.Perhaps it was an illusion, Liu Wenhuan felt that his father, the prince, was more majestic than the emperor's grandfather, and was awe-inspiring.

"I asked Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren, and they spoke very well of you. They said that you are resolute, you can go through hard work, and you can take on great responsibilities!" Liu Yang said slowly.

Hearing this, Liu Wenhuan was slightly happy in his heart, but said modestly on his face: "I don't dare to be a son, but I have been taught by my grandfather for a long time, and I dare not forget it. I only want to complete my mission."

Seeing this, Liu Yang shook his head again, and said indifferently: "Zhao and Murong are nothing serious, let alone how many compliments there are in their evaluation, I only hope that this trip is not in vain. Experience, what you see and hear, can be remembered, and become your real knowledge!"

"Yes!" Hearing what Liu Yang said, Liu Wenhuan calmed down and responded obediently.