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?There was only a little light in the sky, and the ministers had already arrived in the hall.Before Yong Ting came, they whispered to each other.Among the whispers, only Huai Jun was lonely, he couldn't fall asleep last night, he leaned against the window all night looking at the half-circle moonlight outside, recalling his childhood memories over and over again.

After one night, Huai Jun finally told himself more cruelly and decisively - they forced him into a dead end, and he would never turn back.

With a "creak", the door was pushed open, and everyone immediately fell silent, thinking it was Yong Ting.But within a moment, the hall became noisy again, and a person strode forward, passing by Huai Jun.Huai Jun squinted and saw that it was Nuo Xu.

——Brother Huang, you said you were sick for many days, why did you choose to go to court today?What are you thinking?

Huai Jun's head was in confusion, and the minister's voice was still buzzing in his ears, adding to the chaos.

"Wang Wang's ambition is high. I said earlier that he would not leave the court so easily."

"I thought King Wang..."

"Brother Ziye thinks Wang Wang is hopeless, and he has devoted himself to pleasing Yi Wang these few days, I am afraid that Wang Wang will not tolerate it."

Huai Jun rubbed his forehead lightly, a hint of ridicule leaped to his lips.This kind of snobbish clinging to the powerful has never been rare. If Ziye is like this, if he loses his position in Chao Nuoxu, how many courtiers will bow down at Yong Ting's feet in order to keep his power and his life?

"Why is it so noisy?" Yong Ting's voice fell loudly on the hall, and the ministers immediately shut up and stepped aside to make way for Yong Ting. Only two people were still standing proudly, one was Huai Jun, the other was Nuo Xu.

Yong Ting understood that Huai Jun hated him, so he just brushed his shoulder silently.However, after crossing Huaijun, what catches the eye is Nuo Xu's gentle smile.He walked up to Nuo Xu unhurriedly, and asked with concern: "Brother Huang has been ill for many days, how is your body recuperating?"

"It's just an old illness, it's not a serious problem." After finishing speaking, Nuo Zhao coughed lightly twice before saying, "If you don't go to the court again, I'm afraid that Brother Huang will take responsibility for government affairs and make Emperor Father blame you."

"Brother Huang is concerned with state affairs and is a blessing to all the people, but the body is the most important thing." After a few words of greetings, Yong Ting focused his energy back on the government, "Do you have something to say?"

As soon as the words fell, Nuo Xu took a step forward, his eyes became sharp, "Why is the marriage of Prince Qiang delayed so far? The envoy has been waiting in our court for a whole month, urging him repeatedly, and asking Yi Wang to make a decision as soon as possible."

"The matter is of great importance. You must consult the Holy Majesty before making a decision."

"This matter is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the Holy Majesty is still recovering from his illness. May I ask how long Yi Wang wants to wait?" Nuo Xu looked at Yong Ting coldly, "Since the Holy Majesty appointed Yi Wang as the regent, it means that he believes in the ability of Yi Wang , Yi Wang is so hesitant, what is he worrying about?"

The courtiers on Yongting's side looked at each other, not knowing how to react, they knew that Nuo Xu must have something different in mind when he goes to court today.What he did was just to let the people lying in Cuiwei Palace know that Yong Ting's ability is still not as good as his.

"I hope the king's words are reasonable." Prime Minister Mo took advantage of the situation, "I still think the princess is the best candidate. Please think twice, King Yi."

"But the princess is delicate, marrying her in that remote place is really wronging her." Prime Minister Li immediately retorted, but the two were still arguing about the same thing, and they still couldn't reach a conclusion after almost a whole month.

"However," a voice that is not often heard rang out among the officials, it was low and gentle, the minister looked at him in surprise, Nuo Xu and Yong Ting also cast their eyes on him with interest.

Huai Jun said: "The princess's marriage is indeed the best reflection of our determination to make good relations with the Qiang Kingdom, and it also proves the sincerity of peaceful coexistence with all countries in China. There have always been princesses who are married. The princess bears a heavy responsibility for the country. Do you disregard the world for your own selfishness?"

Prime Minister Zuo, who was reprimanded by Huai Jun, blushed and retorted: "But the eldest princess is a noble body, isn't it enough to show sincerity by being married by a collateral princess?"

Nuo Xu immediately took over the words: "Which one has the higher sincerity, the princess or the eldest princess, I believe Prime Minister Zuo understands it in his heart. What's more, the prince of the Qiang king will inherit the throne in the future, and the eldest princess is the queen, so how can she be called a queen?" What about being wronged?

Of course Yong Ting understood that marrying off the eldest princess had its own advantages. Similarly, Prime Minister Zuo knew that the eldest princess was born to his aunt, Concubine Hua and Prime Minister Li's younger sister.From the standpoint of relatives, none of them would want the eldest princess to marry.

"This king will report the opinions of the Qing family to the Holy Majesty, and the Holy Majesty will make a decision." Yong Ting put on a gesture of not being able to say more, and at the same time, the ministers on his side immediately produced other memorials.

After all the political affairs were dealt with, it was already dawn, and the ministers gradually dispersed, leaving Huai Jun, Nuo Xu and Yong Ting alone.

Nuo Xu walked to Huai Jun's side and comforted him, "The deceased is gone, don't be too sad."

Huai Jun didn't appreciate it, and sneered: "Brother Huang, even if I'm stupid, I can see what you're up to, so there's no need to be hypocritical."

After hearing this, Yong Ting curled up his mouth and smiled mockingly, mocking Nuo Xu and Huai Jun.

The next moment, Huai Jun swore in front of the two of them: "Whoever hurts the queen mother today, don't blame me for being ruthless in the future!"

A thin figure in purple clothes hovered outside the Hall of Showa. He hung his head and tried to muster up the courage to go in several times, but flinched in fear.After going back and forth like this a few times, he suddenly remembered Huai Jun's casual smile, and panic quickly spread throughout his body, and then he put the firm thoughts of last night behind him.

—Let's go.

However, before he could leave, Ah Fu passed by, and shouted respectfully: "See the fourth prince!"

A Fu's sharp voice frightened him, and he could only pinch the clothes at a loss, the silk satin that was too hard was twisted and wrinkled.He fell into endless struggle, and his face, which was only the size of a palm, became paler and paler.

Things didn't involve him in the first place, so why did he come?

"Fourth prince, are you okay?" Ah Fu asked worriedly.

"That," Min Luo's heart was beating wildly in panic, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "I want to see Brother Sanhuang."

"The prince is still in court at this time, otherwise, the fourth prince should go in and wait?" Ah Fu frowned tightly, looking at Ming Luo's trembling body, worried that he would collapse in the next moment.

"Well, good." Min Luo replied in a low voice, and accompanied by Ah Fu, she stepped into the Hall of Showa Carefully.

He walked a few steps, and the moment he looked up, he was stunned by the scenery in front of him—it was April, and the magnolias were in full bloom, and the pure white flowers were swaying in the spring breeze.

In the palace, only the Hall of Zhaohe had magnolia planted. Min Luo had seen it once when she was a child, but she had long since forgotten its neither coquettish nor coquettish posture.Now it is the second time, and the memory floods back in an instant—Magnolia flower, Magnolia flower, the magnolia flower is the most favorite of the Holy One... Concubine Jun only has magnolia flowers here.

Sadness quickly replaced his nervousness. If the Holy One really had feelings for Concubine Jun, why would he be willing to hurt her?

Suddenly, there was a coughing sound from behind the tree, and a blue figure came out from behind the tree.As soon as Min Luo saw him, she couldn't move her eyes away.He felt that the man in blue was really good-looking, especially his pair of eyes, which seemed to know all his thoughts.

Chen Pu covered his mouth and coughed violently. He didn't sleep well last night, so he might have caught a little cold.It wasn't until he stopped coughing that he realized that there was a purple-clothed boy in front of him, who was a few years older than him.

A Futi pointed at the side: "Chen Pu, this is the Fourth Prince."

Chen Pu came to his senses immediately, bent down and said, "See the Fourth Prince."

"You are?" Min Luo stared at Chen Pu fiercely, because he was good-looking, and also because they were similar in age.

"Reporting to the fourth prince, the villain is King Yu's Zhonglang."

"What about your name?"

"Chen Pu."

"Pu Yu's Pu?" Min Luo asked, and when Chen Pu nodded, he grinned happily, "Good name! It's rare that I got your name right, so don't keep your head down."

"Yes, Fourth Prince." Chen Pu raised his head shyly, at this time he looked at Ming Luo carefully.

The fourth son of the emperor was born with a weak body, and the rumors were indeed true. Looking at Ming Luo's pale face, and his body, which was only a little thicker than a bamboo pole, one could tell that his health was indeed not in good condition.

"You're so pretty, why haven't I seen you in the palace?" Min Luo asked bluntly, but after thinking about it again, he scratched his head and smiled, "I'm usually in Jingchen Palace and rarely come out."

"Villains don't step out of the Showa Hall."

After hearing Chen Pu's answer, Min Luo was even more happy for some reason, suddenly grabbed Chen Pu's hand, and asked eagerly, "You look about the same age as me, right?"

Chen Pu blushed slightly, and replied, "The villain has just passed his birthday, he is 17 years old."

"I'll be seventeen after August. It's great that we are the same age." Min Luo bent her eyes and smiled, as if she had already made friends with Chen Pu.

"It's a villain's blessing to be at the same age as the fourth prince." Chen Pu answered politely, but looked at Min Luo's smile and relaxed a lot, "I don't know if the fourth prince has arrived, so what's the matter?"

These words reminded Min Luo of the purpose of this trip, and a little bit of sadness slowly accumulated in his heart.

Suddenly a butterfly flew past his eyes, and he took a step back in fright, but when he saw the butterfly hovering beside him, he hung his head sadly.

"Fourth prince?" Chen Pu looked at Min Luo worriedly, and then at the butterfly hovering between them.

He thought that Min Luo didn't like butterflies, so he reached out and patted the butterflies in mid-air a few times, hoping to drive away the butterflies, but Min Luo stopped Chen Pu.

"Let it continue to fly." Min Luo spread out his hand, and the butterfly flew to his finger, "Chen Pu, have you ever heard that every butterfly is transformed into a dead person, and they use the power of the butterfly to Fly to the world and take a look at the one you love before going to reincarnation. This butterfly is flying in front of you and me, I’m afraid it’s misidentified the person, but why should we destroy his illusion?”

Chen Pu didn't answer, but just stared at the butterfly on Min Luo's finger.He thought of Concubine Jun, if this butterfly really turned into a dead person, could it be Concubine Jun?

The butterfly suddenly flew away from Min Luo's finger, lingered a few times, and finally landed on Chen Pu's shoulder.Maybe it was the fragrance of magnolia on Chen Pu's shoulder, or maybe she recognized Chen Pu.So Chen Pu didn't dare to move around, straightened his body, and let the butterfly flap its wings on his shoulder.

The sound of footsteps came from behind Min Luo, and as soon as Chen Pu saw Huai Junmu's expressionless face, he knew that he was still depressed.

"Fourth brother?" Huai Jun called out.

Min Luo looked back, her whole body stiffened.He hesitated for a while, and finally mustered up his greatest courage, and hurriedly threw out a sentence: "Brother Sanhuang, I'm sorry."

He bowed to Huai Jun, then trotted away from the Hall of Zhaohe.

Huai Jun stared at Min Luo's back.sorry?sorry for what?Suddenly, a silver light cut through his gloomy heart, and some things became clear in an instant.

"Huaijun." Chen Pu called softly, then pointed to the butterfly on his shoulder, and said with a smile, "This is the soul of the empress, she has come back to see us."

"Silly Pu'er, what stupid things are you talking about?" Huai Jun forced a smile at Chen Pu, and this smile made Chen Pu's heart hurt even more.

He said more firmly: "It's not some silly words, it must be from the empress."

"fool."

"Listen to me! Madam's death is hard for me, but Madam doesn't want to see you so sad. When she comes back, she just wants you to live well." The next moment, the butterfly left Chen Pu's shoulder, and he stepped forward. , caressing Huai Jun's haggard face tenderly, "For the sake of our mother, we must live a good life."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huai Jun followed Chen Pu's wishes.

Then the butterfly circled them and landed on his shoulder.He lowered his head slightly, listening to the sound of butterflies flapping their wings, but Chen Pu bent his eyes to look at him, as if to say—she is indeed the empress.The butterfly in his eyes gradually became blurred, and then turned into a tear, falling on the butterfly.The butterfly seemed to be frightened by the tears, so it spread its wings and flew into the sky again, following the fragrance of magnolia flowers.

Chen Pu wiped away the tears for Huai Jun, but Huai Jun held his hand instead and hugged him tightly. ?