sirius

Compared with the "joyful harmony" between the other three princes, Qi Xiao is very silent and gloomy, his face has no color all the time, and no one pays attention to him anyway, occasionally someone walks past him to greet the other three princes , By the way, he bowed to him, but Qi Xiao just responded lightly, looking out of place.

While Tang Ling was dealing with the Chen Guo ministers who came to the banquet one after another, Tang Ling glanced at Qi Xiao from time to time. Tang Ling was keenly aware of Qi Xiao's abnormality. Could it be that she failed to see Mrs. Lin?

Before entering the palace, Tang Ling saw Qi Xiao's carriage at the gate of the palace city. Baixi Bridge and Zong Sheng were both there. Qi Xiao must have entered the palace first. Now that he entered the palace, why didn't he see Mrs. Lin? ?So seeing it made Qi Xiao very angry?What happened?

"Your Majesty is here."

Tang Ling's thoughts were interrupted.

seats open.

The dance music stops for a while.

The emperor of Chen Guo gave Tang Ling a symbolic greeting, and the courteous greetings gave enough face to Zhou Guo, but in his eyes, once Zhou Guo was defeated, he lost the confidence to fight against Da Chen. It's not worth his trouble, and Tang Ling is even less worthy of his high regard.

So even though there were rumors in the capital of Yuan Dynasty, and several documents from the Protectorate of Gyeonggi Province were handed over, he refused to list them and pretended not to know.

Tang Ling naturally understood this, so she was confident. How could Emperor Chen compete with an "idleman" with no fame?

Since it's a night banquet, wouldn't it be boring if there were no interesting topics?As soon as Tang Ling drank her first glass of wine, someone with good intentions made a fuss about the portrait of Miss Qiyue.

"Your Majesty, it is now widely spread in the capital of Yuan Dynasty that Mr. Tang is proficient in all aspects of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially a picture of a beautiful woman. The asking price is nearly a thousand gold, and even Mr. Song Xiaosong praises it."

"Huh? I've heard the name of Marquis Xun'an's son for a long time, and it seems that the rumors are true. Marquis Xun'an has such a son, so lucky."

"Mr. Tang is a great talent. If you ask Mr. Tang to paint for His Majesty, it will improve the friendship between the two countries, and it will be a good story to be handed down in the future."

"Hmm..." His Majesty murmured, noncommittal.

Tang Ling got up and raised her hand to the emperor who was aloof, "Your Majesty's absurd praise, Tang Ling dare not do it.

Although the meaning of this portrait is very good, Tang Ling dare not agree. "

"Young Master Tang is too modest.

Mr. Song is a great painter in our dynasty. Since he has a lot of praise for the son, he must be right. "

The person who spoke was Lu Yangwei, a doctor of imperial studies. Those who lost the chess game in Tang Ling's hands a few days ago were all his students.

Lu Yangwei has always been strict with the imperial students. The imperial students are afraid of him, but he is extremely defensive, and he can't see his students ashamed. He is afraid that they will ruin their official careers because of Tang Ling. He doesn't need to be provoked by others. He wants to teach Tang Ling a lesson. the meaning of.

It is not an easy task to paint a portrait of the emperor, and if one is not good, the head will fall.

As for Tang Ling, His Majesty will definitely not kill him just for a painting, it seems too petty, but Tang Ling is conceited and talented, Yuan Jingcheng knows that if His Majesty's painting is not good, then Tang Ling is a vain It has a name.

More importantly, the painter's status was always low, so he just took the opportunity to humiliate Tang Ling and kill two birds with one stone.

Tang Ling ignored it and said: "Your Majesty, although Tang Ling has a poor reputation, she still dares not show shame in front of His Majesty. What's more, the beauty picture is just a whim. Miss Qiyue has a good name outside, and she has many admirers. The story of a thousand pieces of gold is all about Miss Qiyue herself."

Lu Yang refused to let it go, and said: "Mr. Tang's words are self-deprecating. Even if Miss Qiyue has a good name, how can she be sought after by many people if she doesn't have the master's wonderful brush to live and incorporate the charm of beauty into the painting."

"Since Mr. Zhou said so, it seems that Tang Lingruo's evasion is deliberately perfunctory to His Majesty.

But Tang Ling begs Your Majesty to allow me some time. "

"My lord, why is this?"

"Tang Ling's arm was injured before, and it's not yet fully recovered. She shakes badly after holding the pen for a long time. Don't be negligent in drawing your majesty's portrait. You can't miss a single stroke. I would like to ask your majesty to be patient for a few days."

Lu Yangwei's goal seemed to be achieved, but it didn't seem to be what he expected.

Tang Ling asked His Majesty for some time, but she didn't say how long. Instead, it became His Majesty's time to wait for Tang Ling. How could anyone in the world dare to ask His Majesty to wait? !It just doesn't make sense.

But Tang Ling's injury was real, Lu Yangwei couldn't find a reason to refute it for a while, but it was as if he had taken dumb medicine, and he was impatient with hatred.

As for the matter of the assassin... No one in the court dared to mention it. Dali Temple sent people to investigate thoroughly, but everyone knew in their hearts that this work belonged to the second battalion of Xuanji and Tiance. What it will look like is actually up to His Majesty alone.

Now it seems that Lu Yangwei gave Tang Ling a reason to make use of it and pursue the assassination.

"The son is injured, so you need to ask the imperial doctor to take a look, so you can rest assured.

As for the matter of the assassin, don't worry, my son, no matter who assassinates my noble guest in the territory of my great Chen, no one can take it lightly. The Dali Temple will have an explanation to the son, Marquis Xun'an and Zhou Guo about this case in the near future. "

Tang Ling's journey into Yuanjing was extremely dangerous, and she was still in shackles all the way. If they were to be investigated, the entire Chen court would be ashamed.

Your Majesty may be determined that Tang Ling will endure everything for the sake of Zhou Chen's peace, or maybe even if Tang Ling and Zhou Guo pursue it, it will be fine to deal with Su Qin, and there will be no hindrance.

Tang Ling bowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He didn't intend to say too much, let's see what kind of explanation Dali Temple and Chen Guo can give him in the end.

Qi Xiao watched a not-so-exciting farce come to an end, and his heart didn't fluctuate much. Tang Ling was thoughtful, so it wasn't so easy to be caught by others. Besides, Lu Yangwei was very knowledgeable, but he was much worse in the game. Now Your Majesty The attitude towards Zhou was ambiguous, and no one dared to speculate on the holy will, let alone pretend to be a bird. Tang Ling was naturally in no danger.

Qi Xiao seemed a little absent-minded, the wine cup was in his hand all the time, but he didn't really drink much. The dance and music started again, and Tang Ling's gaze fell on Qi Xiao's face through the dancer's fluttering sleeves. He didn't notice it at all, as if he was old The monk entered meditation.

A banquet Qi Xiao felt as if he was in a dream, until the banquet was over and he walked out of the Qingxiang Hall, he slowly let out a long breath.

Qi Xiao followed the palace guards to lead the way, and left the palace with a group of courtiers, but was suddenly called after walking not far: "His Royal Highness, stay here."

Qi Xiao stopped and turned his head, the emperor's servants hurried up behind him.

"His Royal Highness, stay here.

His Majesty summoned His Highness the Ninth Prince to speak. "

Qi Xiao didn't know, so he could only turn back and pass by Lao Wu and Lao Qi on the way, attracting sideways glances.

On the way from Qingxiang Hall to Chengming Hall, the emperor stood under the corner porch, looking at the lonely moon hanging in the cold night sky.

Zhang Sui'an, the chief steward who was by the emperor's side, said softly, "Your Majesty, it's cool in the night, why don't you come in?"

The emperor waved his hand: "No problem."

Zhang Suian didn't dare to say any more, and silently stood aside.

"Zhang Suian, how do you look at Lao Jiu?"

Zhang Suian thought for a while before saying, "His Royal Highness Chu is extraordinary, just like His Majesty."

The emperor glanced at Zhang Suian: "You were in the Qingxiang Hall early this morning. Who did Lao Jiu talk to? What did you do?"

Zhang Suian thought for a long time: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Ninth Prince greeted all the adults today, but it seems that he didn't say a few words."

"What about the three of them, Fifth Brother?"

"It seems that there is nothing."

"Really... I was also very quiet.

On such occasions, he doesn't often attend. "

Zhang Suian couldn't answer these words. He is an old man in the palace. He has been with the emperor for decades. How could he not know the emperor's likes and dislikes? Qi Xiao is one of the most inconspicuous princes. You can count on one hand.

But so what?Qi Xiao is not the only prince who is not favored.

The emperor didn't expect Zhang Suian to say anything, he didn't dare.

Not long after, Qi Xiao was brought here, and respectfully saluted the emperor: "Long live the father."

"Get up."

Qi Xiao stood up with his head down, waiting for the emperor to speak.

"Come closer, let Father take a good look."

Qi Xiao raised his eyes lightly and quickly lowered them, moving closer obediently.

The emperor smiled lightly: "It's grown up.

Have you met Mrs. Lin today? "

"Yes, I have seen my mother."

Qi Xiao's voice was very soft, and he couldn't hear any emotion, he just gritted his teeth secretly.

"Your mother has been in poor health. Now that you're back in Beijing, come and spend more time with her."

Qi Xiao was startled, and suddenly raised his head, is this allowing him to enter the palace at any time?Not only Qi Xiao was shocked, but even Zhang Suian was taken aback. After all, it was the harem, and Qi Xiao had already been named king after all.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Suian spoke softly.

The emperor stopped Zhang Suian and said to Qi Xiao: "In a few days it will be Qiuwei, and you will also drive."

"...My son received the decree, and my son kowtowed to my father."

"It's getting late, go back."

Qi Xiao walked out of the Qingxiang Hall again, his brows furrowed, he was not dreaming just now, was he?How could he suddenly and easily obtain the decree of grace?He didn't even ask.

He couldn't figure it out.

Zhang Suian also didn't understand His Majesty's meaning, but he didn't dare to ask.

Qi Xiao walked out of the palace gate in a trance, there was only a carriage waiting outside, Zong Sheng was driving, Baixi Bridge waited for him with long necks, as soon as he saw Qi Xiao coming out, he rushed up to him.

"What's wrong with you?" Bai Xiqiao noticed Qi Xiao's expression was different the moment he saw him.

Qi Xiao shook his head: "Let's go back first."

Qi Xiao got into the carriage, and when he lifted the curtain, he realized that there was still someone sitting inside.

"you?"

Tang Ling smiled: "His Royal Highness."

"What's up?"

Tang Ling shook her head: "By the way, I want His Royal Highness to give me a lift."

"The Ministry of Rites specially prepared a carriage for the envoys of the State of Zhou."

How did Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao let him get in the car?

Tang Ling didn't answer, but raised her voice to Zong Sheng who was driving, "Let's go."

Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao exchanged glances, and drove to the Tong Guild Hall.

"Is something wrong?"

"Seeing your complexion at the table, I feel a little worried."

"Worried about me?" This reason sounds a little ridiculous, but Tang Ling's expression is sincere, it seems to be true.

The author says:

I don't know why, but the same chapter is posted twice, please ignore the locked chapter below