king and his guard

Xiao He immediately poured wine for the two of them, Xue Ai took the cup and said: "This cup is to respect the fate between you and me today."

Wu Shuang raised his wine in return, smiled and said: "Thank you, Your Highness." After finishing speaking, the two drank to each other, just as they put down the wine glass, Xiao He filled it up again.

Wu Shuang raised his glass and said, "Wu Shuang also respects Your Highness."

Xue Ai smiled, lightly clinked the wine glass with him, looked into his eyes and said softly: "Wu Shuang, you are too polite, you don't have to be so rigid when you are with me in the future!"

Wu Shuang smiled and said: "That can't violate the etiquette, after all, there are differences between monarchs and ministers."

Xue Ai laughed, pointed at him and said: "You, you, you are so cautious in speaking and closing, it is no different from those ministers and palace people, change it in the future!"

Wu Shuang was a little embarrassed and said: "How does Your Highness ask Wu Shuang to change?"

Xue Ai said: "Change your words first, don't always call me Your Highness, I have heard these two words for 20 years, and my head hurts!" She pointed to her head and smiled helplessly.

Wu Shuang couldn't speak for a while, Xue Ai immediately ordered Xiao He and other maids to retreat, and said to Wu Shuang: "You call me by my name, you are two years older than me, you should be a brother, from now on you can just call me Xiao Ai! "

Wu Shuang was taken aback, hurriedly got up and left his seat, cupped his hands and said, "Wu Shuang dare not! If you call His Highness by his childhood name, wouldn't Wu Shuang offend the majesty of the emperor!"

"Wu Shuang, then I will pardon your innocence!"

"Wu Shuang dare not!"

"If you don't dare to refuse again, then you have committed the crime of disobedience!" Xue Ai raised her wine glass and drank it down.

Wu Shuang quickly filled his cup half full, Xue Ai asked, "Why only half filled?"

Wu Shuang said: "Drinking too much alcohol will hurt your health, Your Highness, it's better to drink less, ah no! Xiao...Xiao Ai..."

The last two words came out, the voice was almost inaudible, Xue Ai laughed so happy!

Wu Shuang hurriedly took two steps back, feeling apprehensive in her heart, her face blushed a lot.Xue Ai laughed and sighed: "I don't feel at ease when you're like this. Wu Shuang, there are no outsiders here now, you and I can speak freely, if you think it's against the rules, then you can call me Your Highness in front of outsiders from now on, and the rest How about calling me Xiaoai when you and I are alone?"

Wu Shuang looked up at him, but saw that his starry eyes were shining, his face was full of earnestness, and he looked like a child who didn't know much about the world.

Wu Shuang also began to have doubts, could this be the future king of Nan'an?How can I not feel a trace of domineering momentum?It looks more and more like the younger brother of a certain neighbor.

I couldn't help but want to laugh at this thought for the rest of my life, and my affection for Xue Ai doubled instantly, so she smiled slightly: "Wu Shuang remember, Xiao Ai, don't worry!"

It was the first time for Xue Ai to hear such a title among friends, she was quite satisfied and felt very fresh, and her mood, which had been suppressed for so long, was also very good, like seeing the sun through the clouds, and chasing away the haze.

The two talked about some things about the palace and some anecdotes while eating, and the atmosphere became more and more relaxed as you talked to each other.

One morning, Xue Ai was watching martial arts and practicing swords in the garden, she was very excited when she suddenly saw Xiao He came to report: "Your Highness, the Taifu is here to give you a lecture, and he is waiting in the study."

Xue Ai said casually: "Let's just say that the king is not feeling well and needs to rest for a few more days!"

Xiao He pondered: "But Your Highness, you have already said for the fourth time that you are not feeling well, the Tai Tuo..."

Xue Ai thought for a while and said: "This king is really unwell today, let the Tai Tuo come back tomorrow!" Xiao He had no choice but to retreat.

Wu Shuang asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Xue Ai was afraid of being laughed at by him, so she simply lied: "When I wake up in the morning, I feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, I think it's because I have been in the palace for several days."

Wu Shuang was a little anxious when he heard it, and said, "Then I'll call the imperial doctor to show you!"

Xue Ai held him back and said: "I feel a little uncomfortable, why bother mobilizing people. Wu Shuang, let's go outside the palace to shoot arrows!"

"Okay!" Wu Shuang became interested when she heard this, so Xue Ai ordered the palace servants to prepare bow and arrow horses, the two of them ate some breakfast, and when they were ready, they rode to the woods near the East Palace.

In the poplar forest in the early morning, the air is exceptionally fresh, and a layer of dead branches and fallen leaves are sparsely scattered on the ground. When the wind blows, the rustling of the leaves can be heard endlessly.

Many trees in this place have arrows tied to their trunks, scattered at different distances and at different heights.

They chatted and laughed on horseback, and turned around the forest. Xue Ai reached out and took out a sharp arrow from the quiver and put it on the string. Leaning on the red heart of Wrigley several feet away.

Wu Shuang yelled: "Xiao Ai, good arrow skills!" He set up a sharp arrow and drew it to a full moon. The second arrow followed closely and happened to be nailed next to Xue Ai's arrow. The two arrows were closely attached to each other. , Xue Ai couldn't help applauding.

The two rode horses and chased and frolicked in the forest for a long time. Seeing that it was almost noon, both of them were tired from fighting. They sat on the ground and panted for a while. Drink a glass of wine to dispel dampness."

The two rode back to the East Palace, Xue Ai ordered people to set up wine in the main hall, feeling that it was not enough to enjoy themselves, and ordered people to find some kabuki to add to the fun.

At that time, Long Jie was sitting upright in the court hall, and was preparing to leave the court together with the memorial, when he suddenly remembered something, and asked down, "How is Xue Ai's homework these days?"

The Taifu stepped forward and bowed and replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Prince Ai repeatedly excused himself for being unwell, and has not been able to study recently."

Long Jie's face was displeased, and he heard a minister playing: "Please forgive me for speaking bluntly, Your Majesty, I recently heard that Prince Ai was playing with male favorites, indulged in sensuality, and became depraved day by day."

Long Jie was quite surprised when he heard the words, and said angrily, "Is this true?!"

"I dare not lie, everyone in the East Palace knows about this."

Another minister said: "The minister also heard that the king of Beiyue gave Prince Ai a male favor, which is quite beautiful. The prince is like a treasure, and he sleeps and eats with him every day, completely ignoring the opinions of outsiders."

All the ministers said one after another: "I hope that Your Majesty will expel the evil as soon as possible, so that His Royal Highness Chu Jun can return to the right path and concentrate on his studies. The future of Nan'an will be safe!"

Long Jie jumped up against the case, and said angrily: "Send me to the East Palace immediately, the lonely king wants to see for himself how licentious this beast is!"