The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

When I returned to Beijing, it was the hottest summer, and now it is autumn.

Today, the Young Master's Mansion welcomed two distinguished guests. One was Emperor Mingde, and the other was Crown Prince Xiao Zhi, formerly His Royal Highness Prince Ling.

Shi Anxia and his wife led Shi Yunqi and a group of people to the door to greet the father and son, and they chatted and laughed as they entered the Young Master's Mansion.

Although Emperor Mingde and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were on a secret visit, they did not deliberately avoid being seen.

The powerful and analytical people knew that the emperor's favor for Princess Haiyan and Marquis Jian'an would last for at least several dozen or even hundreds of years.

I have mixed feelings. If I had known earlier, I would have made friends with the Jian'an Marquis Mansion when it was in decline, I could still borrow some light from them now.

No matter what people outside say, the young master's mansion is extremely harmonious.

The fragrance of tea, wine, flowers and fruit fills the air.

Prince Xiao Zhi sighed, "My sister's house is truly a beautiful place on earth."

Shi Anxia responded sincerely, "If you like, Prince, please come and visit often. I will certainly prepare a bed for you."

Xiao Zhi's eyes were clear, "Then I take it seriously, my sister, don't just say it casually."

Shi Anxia pursed her lips and smiled.

Although the two had met before, they were always in a hurry and didn't have time to chat. At that time, Qingchen's plan was just being implemented and the overall situation was not yet determined. It was rare for them to sit down and chat like today.

At this moment, it can be said that the hard-earned peaceful time is good. Perhaps everyone has thought of this, and it seems like a dream for a moment.

Emperor Mingde, in particular, had previously suspected that these people were forming a clique for personal gain.

It was not until Jin Hai, the steward of Prince Ling's Mansion, presented the correspondence between Cen Yuan and Xiao Zhi that he truly learned that the so-called factionalism was just Cen Yuan directing Xiao Zhi to run around.

Wherever there was a disaster, there was His Royal Highness Prince Ling. At that time, Xiao Zhi was away from the capital for a long time, but he was repairing the North Wing.

That year, all disasters, big and small, were resolved by Prince Ling, and some were not even reported to the court.

Emperor Mingde looked at Shi Yunqi, then at Cen Yuan, and then at his own son, thinking that at last there was someone worth showing off, otherwise they were all cowards. How could they have the face to see their ancestors?

Everyone drank tea and ate together, just like a family. Just when they were having a great time, they heard the doorman come to announce that Shi Chengxuan had arrived.

Tang Chujun's eyelids twitched: What is he doing here?

Shi Yunqi: He must have heard the news that the emperor is coming and came here to make himself known.

Shi Anxia: He must want to meet Emperor Mingde and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince so that he can brag about it when he goes out.

Now that they are here, it’s hard to chase them out.

When Shi Chengxuan entered, he heard the doorman say that not only the Emperor had come, but also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had come.

He knelt outside the steps and kowtowed, hesitating in his words: "Your humble servant, no, your humble official, uh, that's not right, your humble commoner... kowtows to the Emperor, kowtows to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Long live the Emperor, long live the Crown Prince, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years."

He couldn't get up unless Emperor Mingde called him.

While people were having dinner in the hall, he knelt outside the hall and drank the northwest wind, which was very desolate. So he raised his voice and shouted again: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years of live the prince."

Emperor Mingde finally responded, "What else?"

What else? What else? Shi Chengxuan couldn't figure it out for a moment.

There was no sound inside again, so we continued with our meal.

There was no sound outside, and Shi Chengxuan was puzzled.

After a long while, Shi Chengxuan was hungry and his legs hurt from kneeling, "Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long live the prince! A thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years."

Emperor Mingde's voice came out again, "What else?"

Shi Chengxuan regretted coming here a little. He was thirsty, hungry, his legs ached, and he had to guess riddles.

Chang Wu couldn't help but whispered, "Master, do you still need to pay respects to Princess Haiyan?"

Shi Chengxuan raised his head and said, "Why would it be necessary? Why would my own daughter wish me good health?" But he still tried to save the situation and said, "Long live Princess Haiyan."

Emperor Mingde snorted coldly, "Just now I remembered that there is a princess present."

Shi Chengxuan: "..."

That's really what I meant. Oh, my emperor, you are so wise.

Emperor Mingde's voice softened a little, "Get up and come in for dinner."

Shi Chengxuan was overjoyed and hurriedly got up from the ground. He had been kneeling for so long that his old arms and legs could not stand and he almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Chang Wu held him up and said, "Master, be careful."

Shi Chengxuan stood firm, shook off Chang Wu, and ran inside. Hehe, the emperor asked him to have dinner together.

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, he saw Emperor Mingde coming out.

Emperor Mingde walked in the front, and about half a step behind him was Eunuch Qi. Three steps behind him followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Behind His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were Tang Chujun and Yao Sheng, behind Tang Chujun and Yao Sheng were the princess and her husband, and behind the princess and her husband were Shi Yunqi and his wife.

Shi Chengxuan: "!!!"

Aren't we having dinner? Why are all of them out?

Eunuch Qi smiled and said, "Master Shi... no no no, you are no longer Master Shi. Hehe, what should I call you? You have stumped me. Come in and have your meal."

The group just passed by Shi Chengxuan.

Shi Anxia stopped beside him and said gently, "Father, please have your meal."

Shi Yunqi stopped beside him and said slowly, "Father, please have your meal."

Everyone walked away talking and laughing, leaving Shi Chengxuan standing there.

Chang Wu comforted him, "Master, we are a little late."

Shi Chengxuan said aggrievedly, "We came not too late, but we knelt for too long."

How long did it take to kneel for a meal?

I walked into the dining room and saw leftovers on the table... Hey, is there only one table for dining?

They are like a family! Shi Chengxuan sat down in an empty seat and was about to speak when he heard the servant say, "Second Master, please wait. The princess has reserved a meal for you."

Shi Chengxuan snorted coldly, thinking that his daughter had some conscience and did not let him eat the leftover food.

But is he here to eat good food? He is clearly here to make friends!

He had no taste for the meal, took a few quick bites, and continued to look for the emperor with Chang Wu.

He realized that he had to find a new job, otherwise he would not even be qualified to say "your humble official" when he kowtowed.

He didn't think the title "Master Shi" was precious before, but now he thinks it's... precious! It sounds particularly pleasant.

The young master’s mansion is too big and it’s easy to get lost without a guide.

Shi Chengxuan stumbled around and finally saw Emperor Mingde in a sea of ​​flowers.

He was delighted.

The layers of autumn peonies beside the bluestone railings are as red as fire, pink as clouds, and white as snow in the sun. When the cool autumn wind blows, the peonies sway in various shapes, showing their elegance and luxury.

Shi Chengxuan was about to go over to pay his respects to Emperor Mingde when he heard a familiar female voice coming from the sea of ​​flowers, "How long will Yunde be gone?"

Shi Chengxuan's ears were buzzing.

Then, then, isn’t that Tang Chujun’s voice?

Emperor Mingde subconsciously looked in the direction of Shi Chengxuan.

Shi Chengxuan was so scared that he hid behind a big tree. Oh my god, what did he hear?

Did he hear Tang Chujun calling Emperor Mingde "Yun De"?

No, no, he must have heard it wrong. Ah, there must be someone else in the sea of ​​flowers! Yunde must be someone else!

Then he heard the Emperor Mingde respond, "At least a year, at most... hard to say. Please be patient and wait for me..."