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I asked someone to prepare a teacup in the outer hall, and after lunch, I stared at the teapot in a daze. When the sun went down, someone from the palace whispered to me to remind me that it was time to eat, and the day passed like this.

I can't sleep at night and I think about all kinds of miscellaneous things. As for why the emperor suddenly dragged me into the palace, I still don't know.

For example, I am in this palace. In the eyes of others, I am just a fourth uncle who has made a fortune and brought my stupid nephew who has no parents and no mother to enjoy the blessings. But when I think about it carefully, it has another meaning. Think about it better. , It's just a simple aid, if you think about it deeply, it might be under house arrest.

During these days of being confined in the palace, I miss the time when my father forced me to study. At that time, I could still hide some miscellaneous books to relieve my fatigue, and my words and deeds were free.

I can refuse to see miscellaneous people because of illness, but I dare not offend any of the concubines in the harem.

Most of the people who came to visit me were those with heirs, and they brought the prince here along with them. They were no different from visiting relatives in the common people. They also seemed kind and kind, and they asked me how I lived in the palace like an elder. Yunyun, by the way, asked their respective emperors to recognize their faces with me.

Because their concubines are of different sizes, I always have to act under the advice of the little eunuch beside me.

For example, when a talented person comes with a prince, I only need to be courteous, without bowing, but when a concubine comes, I have to be more polite. I think this is not good, too snobbish, but I have to do it.

I found out earlier that the eldest prince in the palace is half a round younger than me, and when they came to see me, they all politely called me "Emperor Brother".

Those imperial aunts would bring some small things with them when they came, and I had nothing to return, so I took the small walnuts sent by the emperor. When I met an older brother, I would give a big one, and if I met a small one, I would take a small one.

There are many rules in the palace. I am a prince who sends things to the prince. Even the walnuts have to be sent out according to their size. I divide them according to age and size, so there is nothing to talk about.

Although most of the imperial brothers received it with both hands, pretending to be extremely happy, but I know that the walnut will definitely be thrown aside when they go out.

After a few days, the walnuts are almost delivered, the princes who should be seen are all seen, and the palace is quiet again. I finally got the leisure, I dispersed all the palace people, and only three or two remained by my side. .

In the evening, I was sitting on the bamboo mat in the inner hall, holding a teacup to pick out floating tea, and just as I was about to drink it, I saw a slender shadow pulling into the door of the hall, and the setting sun dragged the shadow longer and longer , I turned my head and said softly: "Go and see, who is standing outside the hall?"

The eunuch got the order and went out, a moment later I caught a glimpse of him bowing to the outside of the main hall and saying: "Welcome to Your Highness the First Prince." He deliberately raised his voice, specifically reminding me, and I wisely put down my cup and got up to welcome the guests.

I straightened my clothes and stepped out the door. I was about to go out to be polite, but I saw that man standing against the light with his hands behind his back. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the bloodshot ears were clearly visible. He cupped his hands before me and said, "King Tai Your Highness." His voice was meticulous.

It's a pity, what a handsome child, but his words and deeds are like a little old man, and he speaks upright. He entered the door and said: "Chengzhen should have called on the king of Thailand earlier, but it was late because the Shang study has a lot of homework these days." some."

I smiled and said: "It's okay, it's okay, Your Highness, please take a seat. Let the king of Thailand show his status, just like them, just call me emperor brother."

He glanced at the inner hall first, then turned his gaze to me, and after looking at me for a while, he sat opposite me.

But thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, his eyes are ancient water, to be honest, I don't like this kind of kid very much.I always feel that they need to do things when they grow up.

In the same period of my township examination, this kind of person took the first place in the exam. Even Jiancheng, with "jian" in his name, was extremely sharp.

At the age of eleven or twelve, he won the exam, went smoothly all the way, and became the second place in the water. He became an official of the court. He had already killed many corrupt officials in just two years. People stay behind.He can also pull out three hairs on a bald man's head.

I heard that half a year ago, a third-rank minister was targeted by Lian Jiancheng for some reason. The minister was said to be an honest and upright official, and he had nothing to do with it. An old account.

He wrote a copy of the book overnight and presented it to the emperor, but the emperor pretended not to see it, so he ran to the queen mother to sue. In the end, the minister was really executed.

Before leaving, the minister said angrily: "If you want to commit a crime, there is no excuse!" He tried to talk for a while, and dragged his family to be distributed to the frontier.

Because of the title of "Child Prodigy" and the fact that he arrests all corrupt officials, Lian Jiancheng's reputation among the people is not bad, but I don't like him very much. When I accidentally bumped into him when the list was announced, he stared at him. I watched it for a long time, and I could see that this person couldn't do anything good just by looking at his eyes.

"When we met for the first time, I hastily prepared a small gift, please accept it with a smile."

As soon as I said this, I came back to my senses. At this time, his expression was not the same as before. He was a little shy, and his fair cheeks were a little blush, which may be reflected by the setting sun.

I stretched out my hand to take the small piece of jade. It was a little rabbit carved from white jade. It happened that the jade was a bit variegated. The eyes of the rabbit had two natural vermilion spots. I recognized it at a single glance. It was a rare piece of precious jade. Immediately my heart softened, and I slapped myself in my heart, what a good boy, I was really ashamed to kick him with such malice just now.

I pretended to decline: "How can I accept such a treasure, Your Highness should take it back." The first half of the sentence is absolutely true.

As I said that, I stuffed the jade back into his hand.

After finishing speaking, I saw his face change suddenly, frowning, the same expression as when I was scolded when I was young, he pursed his lips, and said: "I thought Brother Huang would like it." Tuck it back into the sleeve...

I couldn't help staring at his hand with wide eyes, really...really stuffed! Back! Go!? ! Didn't you agree to give it to me?I'm being fake and polite, can't you see it?

Forget it, it was the first time I saw such an upright young man, so I comforted myself, this is the innocence of a child, which is rare.

I pouted and said, "It's not that I don't like it, it's too expensive, and I don't have anything to give you, I'm ashamed to say it."

Cheng Zhen let out a sigh, and said again: "I heard that my father has ordered people to renovate the Tai Wang Mansion, so please let me know what you like, and when the mansion is completed, I will send it as a gift."

Really honest, I smiled and said: "Your Highness is willing to come to see me, I am already very pleased, there is no need for a meeting ceremony." After saying that, I ordered someone to go to the inner hall to get a box, and opened it. On the case, he said: "This is the biggest one among my walnuts, and it is specially reserved for His Royal Highness."

After he took the walnuts and played with them carefully, he pretended to be old-fashioned and sighed: "It's a pity, if these top grades can be paired together, it will be perfect."

Later I found out that this is a tribute from the Fan Kingdom, Wenwan walnuts, and the palace people delivered them in brocade boxes. I thought to myself that the palace was too extravagant, and even the food was packaged so delicately.

Although I am a scholar, my father never liked to play with these things, and it was never mentioned in martial arts novels, so I didn't know.Fortunately, the emperor sent me walnuts, and I didn't eat them because I didn't have tools. There are six walnuts in total, and I have already given away five.

He didn't refuse, just thanked me and put away the walnuts.

Seeing that the sky is getting darker, I still miss this piece of jade rabbit in my heart. If I knew it, I would just accept it. I have never paid much attention to the heirloom jade left by my father. It is rare to meet a gadget that makes me so excited , I am unwilling, but I can't make it clear.

The eunuch asked me softly if I wanted to pass the meal, Chengzhen looked at me silently, took a couple of sips from time to time while holding the teacup, still had no intention of leaving.

"Your Highness is free, why don't you stay and have a meal together?" I said.

He nodded: "Alright."

Because it's dinner, I specifically asked to keep it simple, but I never thought that Chengzhen was here today, and I didn't bother to ask someone to add more dishes. I didn't think it was right until the dishes were all served.

"My king has a bad stomach. I am used to saving my stomach for dinner, but I forgot that His Royal Highness is here." After finishing speaking, he was about to turn his head and order someone to add more hard dishes, but was interrupted: "It's okay, brother, you are welcome. Tonight It’s really not advisable to eat too much, this is good.”

He was wrapped in a lake-colored shirt, with his back straight, sitting upright at the table, looking at me like that.That look reminded me of when I was a child, my master was staring at me reciting books, with a whip in his hand, waiting to see my mistakes.

I asked, "Is it not to your taste?"

He shook his head, his eyes shining brightly under the candlelight.

I asked: "Then why not eat?"

"Brother Huang didn't move his chopsticks, naturally Cheng Zhen shouldn't have moved either."

Only then did I understand, and then I remembered that someone had mentioned Chengzhen's life experience to me.It is really a heart-wrenching child. His biological mother was from a humble background, and he died after giving birth. He grew up by staying with the queen mother.It is not easy to think about it.

I picked up a piece of fish belly with my chopsticks, checked it carefully, and found no thorns, so I put it in a clean plate, and picked up another piece of sweet elbow, thinking that I loved it when I was a child, and he should like it too.He ordered someone to move the plate in front of him, but he slowly shook his head and said, "Thank you, brother, but, Chengzhen was brought up by the emperor's grandma, and the funeral period has not passed, so I won't touch any meat."

I was at a loss for words, and the Dongpo meat that had just reached my mouth almost didn't fall off.He moved the plate aside, picked up a chopstick of shredded milk melon, and began to chew slowly.

He ate all kinds of vegetarian dishes, I was a little worried, with this small body, can I survive without eating meat for three years?I couldn't do it, so I silently stuffed a drunken shrimp into my mouth.

During the meal, he didn't say a word, and I didn't want to disturb him. I think the royal rules are strict, and he doesn't talk when he eats or sleeps...

A sudden voice: "The emperor is here." Breaking the silence, before I could get up, the emperor has already entered, followed by a large group of attendants and palace people. Compared with the last time, it was much more grand.

I have never seen such a big ostentation, and I was shocked by the dragon's might for a moment, so I wanted to kneel down and salute, but I saw him wave his hand and say: "The king of Thailand does not need to be too polite." Looking up at the table, he said: "It seems that I It's not a coincidence."

His eyes swept around, and finally stopped on the plate I had just picked up for Cheng Zhen. A crystal clear sweet elbow was placed in the center of the plate. The emperor frowned slightly, and glanced down at Cheng Zhen. Zhen still bowed and bowed his head in salute.

The emperor's thin lips parted slightly, and said: "You are also exempt."

Cheng Zhen then straightened up.

"Brother Huang, are you still used to living in the palace?" A crisp boy's voice sounded, and I noticed a little boy standing next to the emperor. , This should be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

I hurriedly knelt down again: "My lord, please greet His Highness the Crown Prince." This time, the emperor did not stop me.

I heard an immature child's voice saying: "The king of Thailand doesn't need to be polite, let's get down."

I got up and saw him looking at me with a smile, his eyes sparkling, and asked kindly: "Is the emperor still used to living in the palace?"

I said: "Thank you, Your Highness, for asking, everything is fine."

"That's good." The other little ghost, just like the emperor, put his chubby little hands on his back, and said calmly: "The king of Xiantai is the emperor's brother, and you and I should live in harmony like brothers. Every time I think about the sufferings that the King of Thailand suffered outside the palace, I feel sad." The voice is immature but steady, just from these words, I can't believe that this is just a child of eight or nine years old.

The emperor covered his lips and coughed a few times, and the eunuch who accompanied him rushed to help him up, but he slowly pushed him away, and continued to watch the prince talking with great interest, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

I glanced at Chengzhen, and saw him pursing his lips, his face expressionless, occasionally raising his eyes to look at the emperor, and then quickly lowering his eyelids.

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The author says:

Sorry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, I want to change when I see punctuation marks swallowed, always change the text.If possible in the future, I will try to set a stable update time.Sauce

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