Sheng Gong Dance

When Xilou came to Wanming Palace, Concubine Wan was already ready.Seeing Xilou coming in, he waved and called, "The emperor is ready."

"En." Xilou nodded with a smile.A well-behaved good boy demeanor.

"Then go out of the palace to visit your grandfather with your mother and concubine."

Xilou was surprised, and couldn't help asking, "Don't concubine mother need to report to Emperor Father?" He just used an excuse to go and see Yue Zhongtian first.Thinking that the concubine always has to talk to the emperor when she leaves the palace.

"Before and after the New Year's Eve, concubines can leave the palace on their own as long as they show their tokens, and there is no need to report to the emperor."

"Oh, then let's go." It turned out to be so easy.Then when I went to see him just now, why didn't he remind me.The intention is to see the joke of a person who doesn't understand anything.

Seeing Xilou frowning slightly, Concubine Wan asked with concern, "What is the emperor thinking?"

"It's nothing."

Concubine Wan was wrong, and she said confidently, "Emperor, don't worry. After seeing your grandfather, your situation will change. Mother Concubine only has you as a child, so why not help you?"

The gentle voice reached the eardrums, and Xilou smiled in relief, and helped Concubine Wan step into the sedan chair that had been waiting outside the palace for a long time.

The sedan chair swayed slightly and headed out of the palace all the way.Not long after, the west building heard the noise outside, obviously it was the market.I wonder what this ancient market looked like?

As soon as Xilou's curiosity arose, he showed his childlike nature, stretched out his tender white hands, and raised a corner of the curtain.All you can see is a scene of prosperity.

The streets and alleys are full of people.The end of the year is approaching, and businessmen are also in an endless stream.Ordinary people are also busy buying new year's goods.The shops are full of people.It is not much different from modern times.The biggest difference, perhaps, is that they dress differently.

After putting down the curtain, Xilou looked up at Concubine Wan who was at the side.Concubine Wan is so clever, she said with a soft smile, "I will stay for a few more days when I go back. These days, if the emperor wants to go somewhere to play, just go."

"Thank you, Concubine Mu." Xilou smiled and frowned, with an innocent childlike look on his face.Concubine Wan never knew which side was the real side of the person in front of her.But in any case, he will never hurt himself.

Based on this, I will do my best to help him.And this kid is really pleasing to the eye.Probably only Concubine Wan would think this way.As for other people, even if they have a good relationship with Xilou, they will feel that Xilou is a disgusting person.Wei Min thought so.

The sedan chair stopped suddenly, Xilou knew that he had already arrived outside the General's Mansion, he exchanged glances with Concubine Wan, they smiled at each other, and helped each other out of the sedan chair.

After stepping out of the sedan chair, Xilou looked up.This general's mansion is quite different from what I imagined.The square plaque is now incomplete, and the words 'General's Mansion' on it can barely be recognized.

There was no one standing guard at the gate of the mansion, and the desolation made this remote place even more desolate.Who would have guessed that this is the place where the general who made great military exploits and accompanied the late emperor to win the great prosperity lived?

Except for the astonished expression that flashed across Xilou's face when he just got off the sedan chair, Concubine Wan never caught any other expressions on his face.There was neither doubt nor worry in his eyes, just calm.

With a smile on her face, Concubine Wan took Xilou's hand and said slowly, "Father has always loved quietness, that's why he chose this remote place."

Xilou nodded, not sure if it is possible or not.In such a place, birds don't shit, chickens don't lay eggs, and ghosts come to bother him.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and the head of a middle-aged man poked out from the inside. When he saw Concubine Wan, he paused slightly, then raised his eyebrows and smiled, and a warm voice came out, "I think Miss and Fourth Highness will soon When we arrive, come out and have a look. This is not just a coincidence." Saying that, he came out to welcome him.

That person feels very comfortable, like a ray of light, gentle but not dazzling, making people feel close to him.Xilou looked around for a while, and a smile of unknown meaning hung on the corner of his mouth.

The man didn't pay attention to the west building. Although he said hello, his eyes never left Concubine Wan.Concubine Wan smiled softly when she saw that person, "Qi Nuo, long time no see."

"Yes. It's been almost a year. It's cold outside, sit inside. The general has been waiting inside for a long time."

"En." Concubine Wan nodded, and led Xilou into the General's Mansion.Along the way, there is no decaying scene as imagined, but it is a little simple, and it is a place for self-cultivation and spiritual cultivation.

After turning a few turns and bypassing a few rockeries, we arrived at a small courtyard behind.The courtyard looked even quieter.Unexpectedly, this general, who spent half his life in the army, chose such a residence in the end.Elusive.Fortunately, or unfortunately?

Xilou thought about it casually, but before he understood the main point, he heard a loud voice from the room, "Wan'er is back."

As soon as the door opened, a man with a strong physique and piercing eyes was seen.The man seemed to be in his forties, but he was not as old as he imagined.Thinking about it this way, I remembered that Concubine Wan once said that her grandfather was only 45 years old.Hey, I forgot.

It was too late for Xilou to salute that 'grandfather'.Grandpa had already walked up to Concubine Wan with steady steps, stretched out his arms, and hugged Concubine Wan in his arms like a little girl.The corners of Xilou's eyes twitched slightly, and he looked at the grandfather slightly.The old general was very strange.

However, Concubine Wan got used to it, she easily broke away from Qing Xiao's embrace, smiled slightly, and took a closer look at her father. "Is dad okay? I miss my daughter to death."

"Okay, okay, everything is fine. I just miss you." Saying that, Qing Xiao took Concubine Wan's hand and pulled her into the room.Xilou stared blankly at the door that suddenly closed in front of her.It seems that the Fourth Highness really doesn't want to see him.

Thinking of this, he still laughed in a good mood.This smile, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, but it is exchanged for a pensive look from the side.Xilou restrained his expression and said politely, "It's rare for my concubine and grandpa to meet, I'm afraid there are many intimate things to talk about, why don't you walk around with me?"

Hearing what he said, Qi Nuo was even more surprised.Speaking of these words, he regarded himself as an outsider.It is said that His Royal Highness's temperament has changed drastically.Qing Xiao suspected that he was an impostor, could it be true?

Looked at the west building again.The man smiled politely, and his bright eyes were full of magnanimity.Qin Nuo didn't want to say much, just followed his own wishes, smiled slightly, and said softly, "So...how about taking the Fourth Highness to the courtyard for a walk?"

Xilou nodded, but smiled and said nothing.This person is obviously guarding himself.From this point of view, I don't know if the concubine mother can live reliably.Helpless, depending on others, I have to look at people's faces.

Following Qi Nuo, he walked casually in the courtyard, and before he knew it, he came to a lakeside.There is a small gazebo next to it, and on the stone table of the gazebo is a mess.The ancients seemed to have nothing to do but play chess.

Xilou didn't want to go any further, and walked directly into the gazebo, and sat down on the cold stone bench.From now on, it's fine if I don't have a cup of tea, and my legs are sore from walking.It's really not worth it.

Seeing that Xilou sat down directly, Qi Nuo was taken aback for a moment, and then told the attendant at the side, "Go and bring a cup of tea to His Highness Fourth. Prepare some snacks by the way." The attendant retreated in response.

Seeing the people in the gazebo casually looking at the endgame on the stone table, Qi Nuo stepped forward, sat down slowly opposite the west building, and also looked at the chess piece.

Xilou felt that one of the chess pieces was weird, so he couldn't help asking, "The texture of this chess piece seems to be different?"

Qinuo glanced at the chess piece in Xilou's hand, and explained gently, "This chess piece is not made of jade. It is made of a material similar to jade." Then, the conversation changed, Asked rhetorically, "Your Majesty the Fourth Highness has heard of 'false eyes'. This chess piece also has the same meaning."

Xilou nodded.But laugh silently.

Qi Nuo continued, "Even if it is close to the material of jade, it is not jade after all. It is even more difficult to pretend to be a fake. What's more, it is in broad daylight."

Xilou smiled faintly, turning the chess piece in his hand, playing with it carelessly. "I don't think this chess piece is made of jade, but it is much more unusual than the jade chess piece. This thing is not a thing in the pool." Glancing at all jade chess pieces indifferently, the Xilou man Cai looked at Qi Nuo on the opposite side with bright eyes.

Qi Nuo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled casually, "I didn't expect such a small chess piece to be something in the pool." Not only did the words not have the meaning of ridicule, but there was a bit of expectation.

Xilou also laughed, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. If this little chess piece is not well controlled, it might turn against its owner?" Hearing this, Qi Nuo stopped laughing and looked at it carefully. The boy in front of him.

He has handsome eyebrows, bright eyes and bright teeth.He was clearly a young man carved with jade, but he revealed the chicness of a grown man.There is maturity in childishness, and wisdom is hidden in innocence.This man is absolutely not to be underestimated.

Xilou took the tea served by the attendant, lifted the lid, and took a sip slowly.Qi Nuo smiled, and said calmly, "Isn't Your Highness the Fourth Prince afraid of poisoning the tea?"

Putting down the teacup, Xilou raised his eyebrows, smiled, glanced lightly and prayed for promises. "Why do you need to do so much? If you really intend to remove the west building, how can the west building be sitting here safe and sound at this moment to enjoy the scenery?"

"Your Highness Fourth is quick-witted, I admire you. I don't know who ordered His Highness Fourth? Why did you come to Dasheng?" Since Xilou is also a sensible person.Qi Nuo came straight to the point.

Unexpectedly, it was Xilou's turn to be taken aback this time, and then burst out laughing, as if hearing a big joke.Qi Nuo was puzzled.I really don't know what I said wrong.I have to wait for the next article from the West Building.

Xilou laughed for a while, and was really tired from laughing. He took a sip of tea, tilted his head, and looked at Qinuo innocently, "I don't know what your Excellency thinks I'm here for?"

Just as Qin Nuo was about to open his mouth to express his thoughts, Xilou opened his mouth first.

"Let me guess. Do you think that I blackmailed my concubine and came to Dasheng to steal some information about my family and country. Or to assassinate someone?" Needless to say, this someone can guess.Besides Zhiyue Chongtian, who else would it be?

Seeing Xilou's childlike expression, Qi Nuo didn't know how to reply, but just watched.The atmosphere suddenly condensed.

Xilou smiled lightly.Laughter pierced the condensed air.The slow voice also broke the silent air. "I wonder if I could ask you a personal question?"

"please say."

"What's the relationship between you and my so-called grandfather? Or who of you two will go up and down?"

Qi Nuo was shocked on the spot.I never thought Xilou would ask this question.Second, I really don't know how to answer.Before he could organize his words, his face was blushing.Xilou was in a good mood to appreciate the ever-changing expression on the face of the man in front of him.It really is a thin-skinned person.