Shuoyun Feidu

When Beitang Rongdu returned to his usual sleeping place, Beitang Zunyue was already awake, sitting on the bed with his clothes on, and the little eunuch washed his face and mouth, Beitang Rongdu rolled up his sleeves when he saw this , took the towel from the eunuch, and personally waited on Beitang Zunyue to wash and wash, while motioning for the others to retreat, and when only two people were left facing each other in the hall, Beitang Zunyue stretched out his hand and pinched Beitang Rongdu, which was as smooth as silk. With a fat face, he smiled lightly and said: "...Why didn't you lie down beside me just now, but went out quietly by yourself?"

Beitang Rongdu smiled slightly, and while serving Beitang Zunyue wiped his face, he said: "I can't sleep much, just woke up to drink water and heard that Zhibai was waiting outside with his boy, so I went out to talk, Right now Jiaqi is playing crazy with that little guy from his family." Beitang Zun Yue said with a smile: "I've seen his kid before, but he's still smart, so it's good to play with Jiaqi, if he grows up in the future, he will be a bit lucky, he deserves it Shangzhen's granddaughter is also a beautiful thing." Hearing this, Beitang Rongdu couldn't help laughing and said, "I thought of going with me, but who can say for sure about this kind of thing. In the future, I will only look at that girl herself. I mean... But speaking of how old she is now, the two of us think too far, and worry about it." Beitang Zun Yue scratched his lover's nose with his index finger: "That's nothing, but it's all It’s all about parental care, isn’t I always worrying about you?” Beitang Rongdu rolled his eyes, and suddenly sneered deliberately: “…Oh? I don’t remember you worrying about life-long affairs for me, would you like to marry a wife? ?” After a pause, he suddenly realized again: “Ah, yes, you just want to be my wife, so how could you find someone else for me?”

Venerable Beitang raised his eyebrows, as if he was about to hit him: "... Presumptuous, how dare you compare me to a woman and ask for a fight!" Beitang Rongdu buried his face in the man's arms with a smile, and said with a rascal face: "Slap me!" Forget it, as long as you are willing to do it, then hit it casually." Beitang Zunyue sighed slightly, stroked the head of Beitang Rongdu in his arms with a half-smile, and said: "I know I don't want to, you Just unscrupulous."

The two chatted and laughed for a while, and then Beitang Zunyue hugged Beitang Rongdu in his arms during the play, and whispered into his ear and said with a low smile: "...there was a quarrel yesterday, now let me see if it feels better? Give you another dose of medicine." Beitang Rongdu was slightly embarrassed, pushed Beitang Zunyue, and hummed: "Go, who will use you." Beitang Zunyue took his arm and joked: "You don't need me to come to you Who do you want to use? Come on, lie on your stomach obediently." Beitang Rongdu was willing to lean on his body like a twisted candy to prevent the other party from undoing his belt, just laughing non-stop. At this moment, someone outside The eunuch said: "... Your Majesty, the Princess has arrived." The father and son who were mixing oil in the honey stopped playing and straightened their clothes at the same time. . . . let her in."

Not long after, Beitang Jiaqi hopped in with a red and sweaty face, and greeted her as soon as she stepped forward, "Lu'er pays respects to grandfather and father." Although her voice was not yet Completely shed the childish sound of childishness, but his actions and speech are already the same as those of a young adult. He gradually understands human affairs, and as soon as he finished his salute, he threw himself into the arms of Beitang Zunyue, and said sweetly: "Grandfather, what are you doing?" I haven't come to see Lu'er for a few days." Seeing this, Beitang Rongdu only looked at it with a smile, Beitang Zun embraced the girl more and more, with a slightly happy look on his face, unconsciously revealing a bit of kindness. Smiling, he kissed Beitang Jiaqi's small face, and said with a bright smile: "...Then I'm here today?" With golden eyes, he raised his face and said eagerly: "Then grandpa is going to have dinner with Luer tonight, okay?"

Beitang Venerable touched her little head more: "Okay, I will have dinner with Luer here at night." Beitang Rongdu smiled and said: "...why did you run so sweaty, where did you go wild? ?" Beitang Jiaqi turned his head to face his father, dimpled unconsciously, and suddenly broke away from Beitang Zunyue's arms, and went down to snuggle up beside Beitang Rongdu's legs, acting like a spoiled child: "Brother Ziheng took me to play in the garden, just now He is home with Lord Yin." Beitang Rongdu teased her and said, "Since you like to play with your elder brother Ziheng, then promise you to be his wife from now on?" Beitang Jiaqi turned his head and thought for a while , then curled his mouth, and suddenly asked: "Why isn't he Lu'er's wife?" Beitang Rongdu was stunned when he heard the words, but he didn't know how to answer for a while, but Beitang Zunyue next to him clapped his hands and said with a smile: " It really is my granddaughter, so don't let her eyebrows fall." Beitang Rongdu turned his head and pushed Beitang Zunyue in a funny way: "You also like to talk nonsense after her."

Just as he was talking, Beitang Jiaqi suddenly pouted, looked at Beitang Rongdu, and said, "Just now I went to the Qionghua Palace with Brother Ziheng to play, and someone wouldn't let Luer in...Father, Ah Where did Dad go, why didn't you come to see Luer? Luer misses Dad so much."

When Beitang Rongdu heard this, the smile on his face froze for a moment, then paused, and his face gradually became indifferent. Only the slight beating on his temple showed the complex emotions rising in his heart, as if It was as if a scar that he didn't want to show to others was severed by someone, and it made his skin ache. Beitang Rongdu knew that sooner or later Beitang Jiaqi would ask about this matter, and he couldn't deal with it That day, so right now, I don't evade as before, and just said in a flat tone: "He won't come to see you again... He is no longer your father. He made a big mistake, and he will never come again." Get him back."

When Beitang Jiaqi heard this, his eyes widened immediately, and his small hands immediately grabbed the hem of Beitang Rongdu's robe: "...Why is daddy not Luer's daddy anymore? Why doesn't father want daddy anymore? Luer No, Luer wants daddy to come back!" Beitang Rongdu's face turned slightly cold when he heard his daughter's questioning, his brows became tighter, and he said bluntly: "...No reason, adults' matters, children don't understand, don't ask When Beitang Jiaqi heard it, Kenyi looked blankly at Beitang Rongdu's dark eyes, and there was a moment of silence in the hall, but after a while, there was a sudden 'wow', The child's crying broke the silence around, Beitang Jiaqi firmly grasped the corner of Beitang Rongdu's robe, stomped his feet and cried all the way: "Father lied, father lied!...Luer wants Dad !" Beitang Zunyue has always loved this granddaughter very much. Seeing her crying, he bent down to hug her in his arms, and coaxed her: "Jiaqi, come here, grandpa will hug you...Okay, no Talk to your father like that, don't cry in front of me, it's outrageous!" While speaking, he winked at Beitang Rongdu beside him as a signal.

However, although Beitang Rongdu understood, he couldn't hold back and didn't want to hold back his emotions. Even though his expression softened a little, he still kept a straight face. The more he hugged, the more he pushed Beitang Zun away, and the more he stretched out his arm to hug her, he only grabbed the corner of Beitang Rongdu's clothes and cried, staring at him and crying: "Luer wants daddy to come back, father said Dad will come back later! Father lied to me!" Beitang Jiaqi said, crying all the way, his face flushed from crying, Beitang Rongdu changed his color slightly, as if he was angry, and said: "Cry loudly in front of the elders , and asked Gu, is that how he taught you? There are no rules!" Beitang Jiaqi had never been so aggressive by anyone, and blurted out for a while: "...Father is a bad guy! Father is bad! Drive Dad away!"

As soon as these words came out, Beitang Rongdu immediately changed his face. In a rage, he raised his hand and forcefully waved away Beitang Jiaqi's hand that was tightly clutching the corner of his clothes. His face seemed to turn red and turn white, and he said sharply: " Unruly things, who are you talking to!" Beitang Zunyue also straightened his face for a while, and scolded Beitang Jiaqi in a deep voice: "...Who taught you to talk nonsense like this to anger your father?!" The tear-stained face When Beitang Jiaqi saw this, she couldn't help feeling a little timid. She glanced at Beitang Rongdu. Although she was unwilling, she knew that her father was really angry, so she subconsciously leaned towards Beitang Zunyue. Go, clinging pitifully to her grandfather's legs, after Beitang Zun Yue stretched out his arms to hug her, he put his arms around the man's neck, and muttered in a low voice, "Grandfather..." Zun Yue didn't answer, just shook the hand of Beitang Rongdu beside him, and said kindly: "What does a child know, what do you know as her?" After finishing speaking, he said to Beitang Jiaqi: "... ...You made your father angry, so hurry up and admit your mistake."

Beitang Jiaqi was full of grievances, but in the end he obediently obeyed Beitang Zunyue's words, slipped off the man's lap, and said to Beitang Rongdu with the innocence and timidity unique to children: "Lu'er is wrong. Father, don't be angry..." As he said, he was still choking up slightly, seeing that Beitang Rongdu's expression had not yet recovered, he couldn't help muttering wrongedly: "Father has never been so fierce..." Beitang Rongdu restrained himself, Resisting not to lower his face, he stood up and walked away in a flash: "...I'm lonely, go out for a walk." Seeing this, Beitang Venerable Yue said to Beitang Jiaqi in a deep voice: "...don't ever mention that person again. Do you hear me?" Even though Beitang Jiaqi is young, he can already see that the adults don't like talking about his father, so he nodded while sobbing, and Beitang Zunyue called a palace servant outside , ordered to take Beitang Jiaqi to eat snacks, and got up and went out to find Beitang Rongdu.

Beitang Zun stepped out of the inner hall and saw Beitang Rongdu standing on the porch feeding a parrot, so he walked over and put his hand on the parrot's shoulder, saying: "...Why are you angry with her, how old is she? What can I understand, I will forget it when I grow up." Beitang Rongdu said lightly: "I am not angry with the child, but I feel that I don't know people well." Beitang Zunyue raised his eyebrows slightly, seemingly casually said: "Okay, it's all in the past, what do you want to do with it." Saying that, he turned around: "...you don't have anyone in charge in the East Palace now, have you ever thought about setting up a crown princess?" Beitang Rongdu slightly After a meal, he fed the melon seeds in his hand to the parrot to peck: "Prince Princess... That's right, the male master is always outside, and the female master is inside. If no one is in charge of my East Palace, it will be inconvenient after all. Besides, the Song family and the Xie family are now... Each of them has a son, and it is inevitable that they will gradually become overwhelmed over time, which is not a good thing, and this Crown Princess should also be established."

Beitang Rongdu said, turning his head to look at Beitang Zunyue: "Then, what do you mean?... I can't make this princess, you have to make a decree to confer it, I don't know what you want Who? It's nothing more than choosing one of the three side concubines." Beitang Zunyue just let out a low laugh, took Beitang Rongdu's hand, and wrote a letter stroke by stroke in the white palm. Seeing the word 'Mu', Beitang Rongdu paused slightly when seeing this, and something flashed in his eyes, but then he calmed down and said: "That's okay, her family background is enough... If you help her to the top, overwhelm Song Xie." The two are at the same head, but she herself has no heirs, so the palace will be at peace with each other, and I... basically planned this way." Beitang Zunyue caressed Beitang Rongdu's black face leisurely. With long hair, she said leisurely: "...the matter is not in a hurry right now, let's talk about it in a few days, and I will make an order when the time comes."——

In the blink of an eye, it was the beginning of April. In the spring, the willows and willows in the East Palace were in full bloom, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

"...I haven't seen you for a long time, and now I seem to have lost a lot of energy. Fortunately, my complexion is very good, and I can feel more at ease."

Sandalwood scented in the room, Concubine Xie was wearing a pink palace dress made of silk brocade, and was sitting upright at the head. A middle-aged woman with eyebrows and eyes somewhat similar to her was looking up at her carefully. Xie Concubine, Xie Concubine heard her mother's words, her eyes turned slightly red, and she said: "Mother misses her daughter in her heart, so how can a daughter not miss her family? From now on, my mother will often come to the palace to sit and talk to me more. Mrs. Xie felt a little sad when she heard the words, but she sighed softly: "How can you say such childish things? The East Palace is so strict, how can you come in and out at will? His Royal Highness is merciful, at any rate, he will always allow me to enter the palace occasionally Once you visit your majesty, your majesty must not mention the matter of asking me to come to the East Palace frequently before your majesty, otherwise you may offend your majesty and think that our Xie family is unreasonable."

Concubine Xie smiled wryly after hearing the words: "How can my daughter not know these truths, but... after all, I still miss my father and brothers. The family has not seen each other for a long time." Mrs. Xie hurriedly said: "My lady, don't say that, although It is a family of flesh and blood, but after all your father and elder brother are outsiders, this is where His Highness the Crown Prince’s wives and concubines live, and the harem is deep, how can you come here to meet your empress so easily?" Concubine Xie sighed slightly: " ...Mother, I only have this to say, how can I dare to expect extravagantly."

The mother and daughter had a heart-to-heart talk for a while, Madam Xie naturally couldn't help asking about Beitang's new arrival, and said with concern: "... but I don't know how the emperor's grandson is doing?" The joyful expression of a loving mother: "Mother, just don't worry, the new son is in a strong body, he always eats and sleeps very soundly, but now he is still asleep, so he won't bring me to show his mother." It stands to reason that Mrs. Xie, as a grandmother, rarely comes to visit Once, Concubine Xie really should have let her mother see her grandson, but Concubine Xie's behavior at this time was not because she was cold-tempered, but because although Bei Tangxin was the grandson of the Xie family, she was of royal blood, so she had to be careful, not to mention Beitang Xincai is the key to the prosperity of the Xie clan in the future, it is the hope of the whole family, how can they not treat it as a treasure like a phoenix?

For a while, the two women were chatting, chatting about homework, and soon Madam Xie lowered her voice slightly and said: "... Your Majesty, the position of Crown Princess is vacant right now, but I don't know what your Majesty has in mind, but do you have a charter? Concubine Xie lowered her eyes slightly, stroking the gemstones inlaid on the armor, and said in a deep voice, "Mother's words are off the mark, so what rules can I have? No one else should be in a hurry about this matter." After a pause, his tone suddenly became serious: "Speaking of which, I still have something to ask my mother to take back. Our Xie family is now on the top of the waves, don't worry. Don't cause trouble at will, there are many people with good intentions in this world, and troubles can happen even if nothing happens!...More I have figured out a little bit of his temperament over the years, the more he wants to reach out to him for something, the more he will feel annoyed and annoyed." Concubine Xie said, took another sip of tea, and said meaningfully Youyou said: "...Mother, you just need to remember one sentence from me: Thunder, rain and dew are all due to your grace."

Mrs. Xie shivered slightly, lowered her head and said: "Your Majesty, just rest assured, there will never be any trouble between your Majesty and the emperor's grandchildren at home, and your Majesty must also take care of herself, if there is anything wrong, if you need help, just send someone to the house to tell, although the Xie family I have never intervened in many taboo matters, but some support for the empress and the emperor's grandson must always be prepared. The empress is the prince's side concubine, and women who are not ordinary people only need to be husband and son. Many big and small affairs in the palace need reliable people to handle, and they must have money in their hands. When the empress left the cabinet, she had brought dowry people and things with her. Those are trusted people, and they are not afraid of being unfaithful."

Concubine Xie nodded lightly, put down the teacup and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, then sighed and said: "Speaking of which, our master is always quite accommodating, although we are afraid of outsiders stretching their hands too far, but as long as they are not too much , then turn a blind eye to the affairs in the harem." Mrs. Xie said softly: "... His Highness must be sympathetic to ladies, knowing that if there is no money and no one in hand, many things will not go well. "Concubine Xie's expression suddenly became serious, she looked at her mother and said: "Mother, maybe His Highness does act leniently sometimes, but it is absolutely impossible for him to be lucky because of this, and our lord is really a soft-hearted person? Should he be magnanimous?" He was naturally magnanimous at the time, but if he violated his taboo... who knows how beautiful Shen Shaojun was at the beginning, and how loving the two of them were, but what happened a while ago, he was immediately labeled as a key criminal, and the world wanted to arrest him. The Princess has been raised under Shen Shaojun's knees for many years, but now no one dares to mention Shen Shaojun in front of her. A few days ago, a little eunuch who used to work in Qionghua Palace slipped his tongue in front of the Princess and mentioned Shen Shaojun. When His Highness heard this, he immediately asked someone to drag him out and beat him to death... His Highness even breaks up with a loved one who has been together since childhood, so how can such a person really be lenient to others?"

Mrs. Xie looked deeply at her daughter, and thought about her words: "That being said, it's just... Your Majesty, if that one is promoted to the position of Crown Princess, then the Grand Emperor's grandson will become the eldest son of the Crown Prince. In the future..." Xie Xie The concubine closed her eyes slightly, rubbed the center of her brows gently with her jade hands, and said: "Mother, don't forget that women's involvement in politics has been a taboo in all dynasties. Although our master and Xie's family are related by marriage, if you are serious, thank you." The family is even an outsider, not to mention that he is the prince of a country, the prince of Daqing, not the son-in-law of our Xie family!"——

"...Your mother went to the East Palace to visit your empress today. It's been a long time since you saw her, and you don't know how your empress and grandson are doing right now?"

The furnishings in the room are elegant, with some delicate dishes and a jug of fine wine on the table. Two young men are drinking and chatting with a thin and elegant middle-aged man. These two young men are wearing white and blue arrow sleeves respectively. Wearing a purple gold crown, with a jade ring hanging from his waist, he looks handsome. The older one is Xie Zhen, the eldest son of Xie, and the second son, Xie Yuan. Both the concubine Xie and the concubine Xie belonged to Mrs. Xie. The two brothers heard that the middle-aged Xie Zhen said with a smile: "A while ago, my mother sent someone to tell me that everything was fine, so why should my father worry about it? Besides, my mother has been a smart girl since she was a child, and she knows the general situation. How can it be compared with ordinary women?" , you will be safe in the East Palace."

Xie Xiuping sighed slightly: "Even so, after all, you are married to the Tian family, and you have to be careful at every step... At the beginning, I thought that there was only one prostitute daughter in my Xie family. It's hard to meet each other." Xie Yuan smiled and said, "Father seems to miss my sister, so why don't father explain to brother-in-law, go..." Before he finished speaking, Xie Xiuping interrupted his son's words , lightly reprimanded: "What brother-in-law, that is the prince! 'Brother-in-law', 'uncle' and 'son-in-law' are words that can be said by a courtier?" Xie Yuan hurriedly said: "It is my son who made a mistake." Xie Xiuping slightly Nodding his head, he said again: "In the future, you should be more cautious in your words and deeds, so as not to cause trouble for the family... The Xie family is a relative of the crown prince and side concubine. In the eyes of a caring person, I'm afraid it will lead to disaster."

Xie Xiuping picked up the wine glass: "Ever since the crown prince was enshrined, there have been countless pairs of eyes on the Xie family. The servants of the family must not commit any taboos in their daily activities, so that people can catch their sore feet. You must pay attention at all times, don't overdo it." Make trouble, otherwise, as long as the Tian family has a little suspicion, it will immediately be a catastrophe." Xie Zhen said: "Father, don't worry, the Xie family has always handled things seamlessly, even the servants are not confused, and others can't find any shortcomings." Thank you Xiuping's eyes flashed, and he said solemnly: "...It's fine in normal times, but now is the time when it's critical, if anyone causes trouble outside, I will be the first to spare before the law of the country handles it! The most important thing is You are not allowed to reveal the word 'Crown Princess' outside, and you are not allowed to talk about this matter, or you will break your leg before talking about it!"

Xie Zhen and Xie Yuan heard the words, hurriedly got up and said 'yes' with lowered hands, Xie Xiuping waved his hands, and motioned the two sons to sit down: "... Your Majesty has always acted cautiously in the East Palace, but fortunately Your Highness has treated her well all these years and gave birth again The emperor and grandson can be relied on, but if the family members do not live up to their expectations, the empress and the empress and grandson will be dragged down... The wealth and honor of my Xie clan will all be on the empress and the empress and grandson in the future, especially the empress and grandson, that is the foundation of the whole family As Xie Xiuping said, he pondered for a moment, then put down his wine glass and got up and said, "Although your mother has already visited your empress, I still have some things that I should clarify with your empress face to face... so, it may be better to go to the East Palace for a while Let's go." As he spoke, he instructed his two sons a few more words, and then called someone to prepare the carriage and prepare to go to the East Palace.

At that moment, the carriage came to the outer gate of the East Palace, and there were groups of guards wearing shining armor with solemn expressions, patrolling the surroundings. As Xie's carriage approached, they began to slow down, and immediately one of the guards stopped. After getting down, he noticed this side, and quickly went up to him. The leading guard took a step forward, and shouted: "...the important place of the Eastern Palace, the idlers leave quickly!" The four guards accompanying Xie's family shivered slightly, among them One person answered correctly: "My master is Mr. Nancheng Xie, and he wants to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"...Master Nancheng Xie?" Hearing the words, the chief guard paused for a while, and then thought of the identity of the person in the car, so his expression slowed down, but he still had to do business, and it was impossible to let him go like this: "Since If that's the case, please wait here for a while, sir, and I'll pass it on immediately." Just as he was speaking, a delicate folded note was handed out from inside the car, which contained a request to meet Concubine Xie, and a guard from Xie's family took it , handed it over to the head of the guard, the head of the guard took it and put it in his arms, and ordered the others to continue patrolling, while he walked quickly to the outer door. After about a stick of incense, the head of the previous guard turned back When he came back, he walked towards the carriageway: "...Master Xie, please follow me." Xie Xiuping had already come out of the carriage before he finished speaking. Since he was entering the Eastern Palace, the carriage was naturally not allowed in, and several Xie family guards had to stay outside , Xie Xiuping followed the chief guard to enter through the outer gate, and walked in along the long side passage. About a quarter of an hour later, another palace gate appeared in front of him. There were already several eunuchs waiting there, one The eunuch in official robes stepped forward and said: "...Your Highness has an order. Your Excellency can meet Concubine Xie in Ming Shu Palace. Please come with us."

As a foreign minister, Xie Xiuping, even if Concubine Xie's biological father, was not allowed to enter the inner palace where the family members lived according to the rules, so the father and daughter could only meet in the outer palace specially used for reception. Holding the whisk to open the way, Xie Xiuping followed behind steadily. The road was open and open. From time to time, he saw groups of guards with swords passing by without turning their eyes. He only heard the occasional collision of armor and the sound of footsteps. It was different from the majesty of other places. Not long ago, A palace appeared in front of him, the eunuch led Xie Xiuping into it, and then a palace moth brought him tea.

Concubine Xie was entertaining her mother with some desserts, when she suddenly heard footsteps outside, and a eunuch's shrill voice said: "... Madam, His Royal Highness sent a servant to inform you that Lord Xie has arrived at the East Palace. I can meet you in Mingshu Hall later." When Xie's mother and daughter heard this, they were startled for a moment, and then both of them were pleasantly surprised. Mrs. Xie went out of the palace. Not long after, Concubine Xie came to Mingshu Palace surrounded by palace people, and she also brought Beitangxin who had just woken up. At this time, Xie Xiuping was waiting in the palace, father and daughter When they met for the first time, Concubine Xie couldn't help but burst into tears: "... Long time no see, how is father?" Xie Xiuping looked at his daughter: "Your minister is still tough, how is your mother?"

"My daughter is doing well in the palace, thank you for your father's concern." Hearing her biological father call him 'Chen', Concubine Xie couldn't help feeling a little sore in her nose, she quickly held back, and hugged Beitang Xin from the arms of the palace man beside her, Then he dismissed everyone, leaving only himself to talk to his father in the inner hall.

There was silence in the hall for a while, father and daughter looked at each other sadly, not long after, Concubine Xie suppressed her grief, handed Beitang Xin in her arms, and said: "The last time father saw Xin'er was when he was just born, today daughter Then bring him to meet Grandpa." Xie Xiuping said: "Your Majesty is reckless, the emperor is young, how can you bring him out at will?" Even so, he still took Beitang Xin from Concubine Xie's hand very carefully, firmly Holding her in her arms, she carefully looked at her grandson's little face. Seeing that the child was fat and healthy, she was not afraid of seeing strangers. Instead, she giggled and couldn't help nodding: "Okay, okay, the grandson looked at him. Being strong and healthy is the blessing of my Xie family.”

Concubine Xie looked at the father and son, the joy at the first meeting gradually faded away for some reason, but a faint sadness filled the air, and she said with emotion: "You should also take care of your health, although brothers can help take care of it." , but after all, you are the head of the family, and only when your father is safe and healthy can the Xie family have the backbone." Xie Xiuping nodded: "Don't worry, ma'am, although I'm old, I still have something to live for another 30 or [-] years... It's just that I'm here. It is difficult to help the empress outside, but it is really not easy for the empress to be in the deep palace."

"...Father, don't say that. I'm very good here, and our master treats me and Xin'er very well." Concubine Xie took over Beitang Xin from Xie Xiuping: "Just remember one sentence, father, we Although the Xie family is grateful to the emperor, they should not become arrogant, and everything must be done carefully, especially...especially some things, don't make a wrong move!" After hearing this, Xie Xiuping complied naturally, and said again: " The empress doesn't have to worry about the family, just raise the emperor and grandson and serve His Royal Highness the crown prince, these are the most important things."

After that, the father and daughter had a secret conversation in the palace for a while, and they didn't know what they said, but after all, Xie Xiuping, as a foreign minister, was not allowed to stay in the East Palace for a long time, so the father and daughter couldn't get together for too long, soon, thank you The concubine's eyes were slightly red, and she ordered her father to be sent out of the palace by the same route. Xie Xiuping followed a few eunuchs along the flat stone road. He didn't want to go halfway but met a group of people, and saw a group of attendants surrounded A golden chariot slowly appeared from the corner, and sitting on it was a handsome young man wearing a long-sleeved gown. The man was less than 20 years old, with a heroic appearance and a calm expression. It turned out that Beitang Rongdu had arrived. Seeing this, Xie Xiuping stepped forward to salute and said: "...I have seen Your Highness." Beitang Rongdu ordered the people to stop for a while, and smiled slightly at Xie Xiuping: "...Master Xie, why bother to be so polite. " Xie Xiuping said: "Your Highness is merciful, I am really grateful for the fact that I and your empress are able to meet each other today." Beitang Rong Du sat on the chariot with a calm smile on his lips, the old wounds on his face are completely gone now After recovering, even the slightest trace disappeared, and he said: "...The kinship of flesh and blood is born, how can it be cut off? Gu is not such an unkind person. If Mr. Xie misses his daughter in the future, he will often come to the East Palace to see her. Let's see Concubine Xie, and you can also visit Xin'er."

Xie Xiuping heard the words, although he wouldn't take it seriously, but he couldn't help but thank him, for a while Xie Xiuping was still guided out of the palace by the eunuch, Beitang Rongdu casually asked the left and right: "...the preparations for the banquet tonight How's it going?" An attendant bowed and said, "I'm ready to go back to Your Highness." Beitang Rongdu nodded and said, "Get up and go to Concubine Xie to see Xin'er alone."

In the evening, Beitang Rongdu was concentrating on a book in his hand when Cuiping came in outside and said, "...Master, it's almost time for the banquet. Everyone has arrived and is waiting for you." Beitang Rongdu heard Yan put down the book in his hand, a little amused: "I was so engrossed in reading it that I kind of forgot the time... Well, since the time is almost here, I'll pass here." After finishing speaking, he ordered someone to wait for him to change his clothes.

Tonight, the moonlight is as soft as water, and a faint silver light is sprinkled all over the place. At this time, the surrounding palace lanterns are hanging high, illuminating everything around them very brightly. The hall used for banquets is huge enough to accommodate There were nearly a thousand people, and the hall was brightly lit, with crystal-clear springs on both sides, in which there were various kinds of fish for people to watch, and the hundreds of tables and banquets in the hall were arranged in an orderly manner, and all kinds of delicacies were served. Put it up, the ostentation does not look particularly grand and luxurious, but it is full of royal style everywhere. There are busy figures coming and going in the hall from time to time, and the whole hall is illuminated by countless glazed lamps. Divided from left to right, at the top of the steps is the seat for the three concubines, and at the top is the seat for the crown prince alone. The three side concubines are all dressed up to attend. Concubine Song is accompanied by Beitang Jiaqi, and everyone has arrived at the moment. Just wait for Beitang Rongdu to arrive and host the banquet.

Not long after, there was a sound of footsteps in the distance, and the whole hall fell silent. The next moment, two teams of palace people filed in, and then a group of servants walked in surrounded by Beitang Rongdu. Everyone got up immediately and bowed down to greet them. Beitang Rongdu was wearing a more formal attire, his face was calm and calm, and he walked into the hall with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. Banquet, this vain ceremony will be omitted, just take your seats." As he spoke, he walked to his seats, and then everyone got up one after another and sat back in their seats. feast.

Suddenly music sounded, maikos stepped in from the outside, sang lightly and danced lightly with the sound of silk and bamboo, the hall was full of fragrance and shadows, and the lights were intertwined, creating an indescribably prosperous and prosperous scene, Beitang Rongdu His eyes swept across the hall, his face was gentle, and he said down with a smile: "Jiaqi, come here and share the table with Gu." Originally, Beitang Jiaqi was beside Concubine Song, and when he heard the words, he happily agreed. With a sigh, go to the side of Beitang Rongdu. According to the system, only Shen Hanyan was eligible to sit at the same table with Beitang Rongdu. Now that Shen Hanyan has gone, the position of crown princess is vacant. Letting any one of the three concubines sit next to him rashly will immediately lead to a certain trend, and Beitang Jiaqi is his eldest daughter, and she is still young, so naturally it is nothing.

The moonlight was shining outside, and the atmosphere during the banquet was not very restrained. When the drunkenness started to rise and the singing and dancing were in full swing, everyone was already drinking and laughing. However, he inadvertently came across a figure in the banquet, and that person happened to be looking over at this time. The moment their eyes met, Mu Qinghan's eyes were as deep as water, and a silent gentleness flashed in his eyes. Slightly praising his head and raising his glass as a gesture, Mu Qinghan also picked up a glass full of fine wine and drank it down.

When the banquet was held in the East Palace over there, Zunyue in the Beitang of the Imperial Palace was flipping through the handouts under the lamp. At this moment, a personal eunuch walked in quickly, and presented a letter with both hands: "... Your Majesty, there is a letter sent by Zhe Zhe's messenger, stating that he is a close confidant of Prince Bi Dan." Beitang Zun Yue heard the words, paused slightly, then put down his pen, took the letter from the eunuch, and took out the inside Unfolding the letter paper, there are only a few lines of words on the paper: After parting from the previous time, I have not seen you for a long time. Dan Yuan Zai Zhe also misses His Majesty's voice and appearance, but I don't know when we will meet again. , this heart does not change——Dan.