The Flower in the Mirror and the Moon in the Water finally get married

Xia Chenhuan was not cowardly at birth, a child's character is determined by the environment and parents.

What kind of bad environment he sees, he will build his own world according to that bad environment in the future.

He will treat others as his parents treat him.

Xia Chenhuan was neglected, bullied, beaten and scolded since he was a child, which led him to think that the world is violent and cruel like this.

When you are unhappy, you can make others suffer and take your anger out on others.You can threaten the other party with your life if you don't like it, and let whoever you want die.

Xia Chenhuan was still too young, only three or four years old, so young that he couldn't change and fight.

He could only bear all the pain and suppress all the anger and grievances in his heart.He slowly became dark, becoming like the people around him.

Xia Chenhuan even wanted to hurt Xia Chenyu and make that pink and jade-carved doll disappear.Why can he be loved by everyone, but he can't get a little care and company.

Fortunately, Xia Chenhuan is still young, so young that his outlook on the world, life, and values ​​have not been defined.

When they are four years old, the princes have to go to the Imperial College to study and study every day.

Although Xia Chenhuan was not favored, as Xia Chenyu's attendant and book boy, he listened and learned no less than any prince.

He even knows more and more, and is smarter than any prince, thirsting for books and knowledge.

The way of dealing with people, the principles of self-cultivation and governing the country, integrity and pride in the book let Xia Chenhuan know that not everyone is selfish and hateful.

People can also live in a different way, beautiful, shining with the light of humanity.

In the dark abyss, Xia Chenhuan firmly grasped the light.

At that time, the child realized that his previous thinking was very extreme. He didn't want to become a person like the emperor, queen, and Xia Chenyu.

It was the books and the meaning in the books that freed Xia Chenhuan.He no longer sticks to his own pain, but pursues a higher spiritual realm.

Be worthy of yourself, be worthy of going through the world.

Growing up in the gap between books and reality, Xia Chenhuan also has the ambition of self-cultivation and governing the country.

He knew that like all scholars throughout the ages, he had fallen into the trap of imperial centralization.

But Xia Chenhuan had no other way out, he chose cowardice between cowardice and darkness.

But the ambition and arrogance in his bones never disappeared.

It is even because I have seen a lot of insidious palace curtains since I was a child, and I am not bound by Confucianism orthodoxy.Xia Chenhuan often has his own views on the relationship between monarchs and ministers.

The interests of the world and the people are fundamental.The world belongs to the people of the world, not for one's own selfishness, let alone a means for high-ranking officials and relatives to amass wealth.

When a literati becomes an official, it is for the sake of the common people, not for the monarch; it is for the common people, not for the emperor.

The operation of power must also be based on the original intention of "loving the people", otherwise it will become a mere power struggle.

Human nature is full of contradictions.In Xia Kingdom, under the pressure of the situation, Xia Chenhuan chose to endure and seek perfection.But after arriving in Dayan, he has no shackles, and he has the opportunity to do some things that benefit the country and the people.

In the beginning, Xia Chenhuan married Yan Xia only because he didn't want Yan Xia to go to war, but then things gradually developed out of his control.

The Ruan family and the Cui family formed an alliance to assassinate him, and Li Peng threatened him. For some reason, Xia Chenhuan had already been involved in the situation of the Xia Kingdom.

Whether it is Yanhuang, Gu Yao, the four princes and princesses, or Xiao Haoxuan, they all treat him very well.Let Xia Chenhuan deceive himself and enjoy the warmth that does not belong to him, and he does not want to think about the terrible consequences when the truth is revealed in the future.

He originally had a glimmer of hope that if he could survive, he would stay away from the court, wander around the world, and practice medicine to save lives.

But accidentally discovered that Xiao Haoxuan regarded him as Gu Yao's substitute, which instantly shattered Xia Chenhuan's dream.It was like being poured from head to toe by a bucket of ice water, forcing him to look directly at reality.

Today, after learning about Xiao Haoxuan's help from Bai Chen, Xia Chenhuan became more and more clear.

If it was said that he was only a victim after Xia Chenyu escaped before, he deceived King Xuan because of the situation.He may still have a lifeline.

But now he uses his identity as Concubine Xuan to suppress the powerful, interfere in the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and kill people with a knife.On the day when the truth is revealed, King Xuan will definitely not let go of those who use him to stir up the situation.

What's more, Xiao Haoxuan was ruthless to him.

He must die.

When Xia Chenhuan figured this out, she felt relieved. It was only in the face of death that she had the determination to let go of everything, and it was only in the face of desperation that she had the courage to give it a go.

Since he was going to die, Xia Chenhuan thought it would be worthwhile to die, and he deserved it.He wants to fulfill his dream of studying since he was a child, and give Xia people a stable and peaceful life like a big swallow.

At that time, the truth about the marriage will be exposed, and there will be one person who can stabilize the Xia Dynasty and deal with Dayan.And his father couldn't do that.

Xia Chenhuan didn't show any signs of wavering, making it hard to believe that he just said the last moment that he would bring down his father from the throne.

Xiao Haoxuan raised the corners of his mouth and stared at Xia Chen.

The unexpected is fun, isn't it?

"You are a twin, are you really so cruel that you abandon Emperor Xia and the Yin family?"

Xiao Haoxuan's words concealed a mystery, not only referring to Xia Chenhuan's betrayal of his parents and relatives.

Xia Chenhuan is the princess of a foreign country with twin children, her own status and interests are closely related to Emperor Xia and her mother's family.It can be said that everyone is prosperous, and everyone is lost.Although Xiao Haoxuan once promised to treat everyone the same, can he really be so indifferent?

Xia Chen smiled indifferently, with a free and easy arrogance, and asked the man, "In the eyes of the prince, am I so narrow-minded that I can only accommodate my father and the Yin family?"

Xiao Haoxuan was really amused this time, even his eyes were full of smiles.He intuitively felt that Xia Chenhuan was different.

The previous Xia Chenhuan was like an unpolished gem, occasionally shining from a corner.But at this moment, this person is no longer timid and shrinking back, and he is so dazzling that he can't take his eyes off.

Xiao Haoxuan raised his eyebrows, he did not hide his appreciation, but he was not polite, "If you were a man, I believe you could climb to that position. But you are Princess Xuan now."

The sky is high and the earth is far away, what does Xia Chenhuan think?

Xia Chenhuan looked directly at the man, clearly saying, "The country struggles to collect money, and the people suffer in the end. Whether it's the father, the Yin family, or Ruan Ji, Li Guofeng, Zhaojun Lu's family, they all only care about their own interests."

He spoke firmly, even with arrogance, "A ruler in ancient times loved the people first. The king should take the people as the sky, the people as the most precious, the community second, and the king as the lightest."

Xiao Haoxuan's eyes darkened a little, Xia Chenhuan wanted to help her to the top.

"Who do you fancy?" Judging from what he meant, there was already a benevolent king's choice.

"Xia Guo's clan was divided, the imperial power fell to the side, and the various forces colluded to compete. The people need a "benevolent king", but at the same time he must be a "bright king", someone who can concentrate power at the center."

Xia Chenhuan paused, then looked at the man, "May I ask you, what is the most important quality of a Mingjun?"

Xiao Haoxuan blurted out boldly and confidently, "Use your knowledge well."

Xia Chen laughed happily, "My lord will be a wise king in the future, and so is my humble opinion. The lower limit of a dynasty's decline is often the lower limit of the king's personal ability. The upper limit of a dynasty's prosperity is the gentry class and officials in the same period." The sum of the upper limit of ability."

He looked at the man with a half-smile, "My lord thinks that the imperial examination system based on meritocracy, can my father come up with it? How can the aristocratic family tolerate their own vested interests being violated?"

Xiao Haoxuan didn't change his expression, his mind turned quickly.Xia Guo's imperial examination system was indeed implemented by Emperor Xia seven years ago, and there were many resistances, but it is considered to have a firm foothold today.During this period, it mainly relied on the support of the declining nobles and families with low surnames, among them... the Zheng family.

The man's eyes flickered, and he had already figured out the ins and outs in an instant.

"At that time, he was only 12 years old, and he was able to trick his father to implement the imperial examination system and get his family to support him. Over the years, he has recruited talents, secretly grown, and stabilized the court. In addition, there are local Judgment method, young crop method, etc. are all from him. The prince thinks, is this person the choice of a wise king?"

Only one person fits what Xia Chenhuan said, Xiao Haoxuan opened his mouth and spit out a few words, "The third prince of the Xia Kingdom, Xia Chenshuo."

"Exactly."

The third prince Xia Chenshuo's biological mother, Zheng Shi, is the daughter of Zheng Bin, the official minister.The Zheng family was considered a powerful family in the previous summer, but it has gradually declined in the past hundred years, and Zheng Bin's generation is no longer what it used to be.

Zheng died when Xia Chenshuo was five years old.At that time, the queen could no longer bear children, and her only biological children were Shuang'er and the princess, so she raised Xia Chenshuo under her own name.

Also living under the same roof, Xia Chenshuo's status is much higher than Xia Chenhuan's because he can inherit the great power, but life is actually not that easy.

What the Yin family was planning was to coerce the emperor to order the princes. Xia Chenshuo was the weight of the Yin family. How sincere could he be for a weight?

Xia Chenshuo and Xia Chenhuan pretended to be shallow-minded and cowardly on weekdays.The so-called birds of a feather flock together and people are divided into groups, both of them saw through the other's disguise.Naturally, they became each other's only friend, confidant and brother in the deep palace.

Due to their identities and circumstances, Xia Chenhuan and Xia Chenshuo cannot have close contacts and must avoid suspicion.But secretly helped each other several times, and even saved their lives.

Xia Chenshuo is extremely talented and intelligent.Not only can he protect himself from wolves, tigers and leopards, but he can also hide his strength and bide his time, and secretly operate power.

Xia Chenhuan thought that he was the best candidate for Emperor Xia.

Even Wenli Pavilion didn't find out Xia Chenshuo's background, he did have the strength to sit in that seat.Xiao Haoxuan spoke in a deep voice, without distinguishing between emotions and anger, "So you are paving the way for Xia Chenshuo by suppressing the Cui family and the Li family."

Xia Chenhuan nodded acquiescingly, "The Xia Kingdom has been in chaos these years, so it's not a good time to take the top position. It's the best choice for the third brother to hide behind the father. But now that all forces are on the verge of breaking out, it's time for him to stand out."

The snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman makes a profit. This man has a good idea.

only……

The man's face was expressionless, and his voice was cold, "If he has the ability, he will naturally ascend to the throne. Why do you have to tell me?"

Xia Chenhuan pursed her lips, her words revealed disappointment, "Third brother is indeed powerful, but he is not yet capable of a smooth transition of power."

Xia Chenhuan made up his mind, bowed his hands to Xiao Haoxuan solemnly, respectfully, "I really don't want to see the blood spilled on the palace wall again, the clans cut off the land, and the people are displaced. I also ask the prince to help the third brother and Xia Guo."

Xiao Haoxuan raised his eyebrows and said meaninglessly, "Emperor Xia, Xia Chenshuo, or Ruan Ji, whoever becomes the emperor of Xia Kingdom has nothing to do with me, Dayan. Why should I help him?"

Xia Chenhuan was not intimidated by the man, calm and calm, "It is said to be helping, but it is actually a deal. Whether it is relying on the court of Dayan, relying on the power of Jianghu, or borrowing Yan soldiers to suppress the battle. The third brother will definitely give it to the prince and Dayan A satisfactory return." He paused, and added, "As long as it doesn't involve the territory and sovereignty of the Xia Kingdom."

Of course Xia Chenhuan understood that King Xuan would not help for no reason.

But if it can be exchanged for Xia Guo's stability, then it will not be a loss.

Xiao Haoxuan knocked on the table, noncommittal.

Xia Chenhuan knew what the man was thinking, and said again, "Since Dayan is allied with the Xia Kingdom, it is because of its superior position and strong national power that it can compete with the Turks and Roupan. Although the prince doesn't care about the situation of the Xia Kingdom, in fact, you don't want to let Ruan It is taboo to make either party bigger. But I believe that the prince’s mind and vision are more than that, wouldn’t it be a better barrier to form an alliance with a strong and stable country?”

Xiao Haoxuan twitched the corners of his mouth, "Compared to a powerful nation that would threaten Dayan, wouldn't it be better to make Xia Guo a turbulent?"

Xia Chenhuan also smiled, "Since ancient times, the long-term division must be united, and the long-term unity must be divided. Even if the prince wants to make the Xia country sway, the Xia country has reached a turning point. No matter who dominates the country, the current superficial balance cannot be maintained for long. If the prince Why not be able to sell a favor to Xinjun while getting something in return?"

Xiao Haoxuan's eyes became sharper, showing a faint appreciation, Xia Chenhuan was really clear and transparent.

Xiao Chuyi just said the same thing to him last night.Xia Guo had reached a critical point, and it was time for them to make a decision.

Xia Chenhuan said indifferently, "As for whether Xia Kingdom can become a powerful state, it depends on the good fortune of future generations. If Xia Kingdom is really strong enough to destroy Dayan one day, of course it is more likely to be destroyed by Dayan. That is the rut of history. Roll, how can we stop it.

A pair of green eyes are shining, confident and firm, "I only know that what Dayan wants now is peace, stability, self-cultivation and prosperity. Xia Guo is the same."

No one can last forever, Xia Chenhuan only wants to do his best to make a generation stable and happy.

Xiao Haoxuan stared at Xia Chenhuan, this person's eyes were fearless, and he was desperate.

After a while, the man's eyes softened, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he smiled sweetly.

He raised his eyebrows, as if he agreed with the other party's statement.

Xia Chenhuan choked for breath, stared blankly in disbelief, and only smiled for a moment.He opened his mouth to thank him, but no words came out.

Xia Chenhuan's chest was sore and swollen, and the eye sockets that looked at Xiao Haoxuan were faintly astringent, making him blink non-stop.

A man is a well-deserved king, so good.Even if he is not Gu Yao's substitute, he is not Xia Chenyu, so it is impossible for him to have any intersection with Xiao Haoxuan.

By mistake, Xia Chenhuan met Xiao Haoxuan and fell in love with the man.

Actually lucky, right?

That's okay, if you love it, you love it.If not, how could he experience love once before he died.

It's just that he will no longer indulge in sweet dreams, no longer fantasize or extravagantly hope that Xiao Haoxuan will like him.

Xia Chenhuan has never been a person who worries about the sky, he always lives in the present moment.

The days to stay by Xiao Haoxuan's side are numbered, Xia Chenhuan only wishes to do as he pleases.

Xia Chenhuan stared at the man with a bright smile, and the indelible tenderness in his green eyes.

Xiao Haoxuan's eyes darkened when Xia Chenhuan looked at him, and he raised his eyebrows slightly, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.