drunk spring branch

Green Yun still contains powder, and the round lotus begins to disperse its fragrance.

The smell of summer is coming quietly, the green bamboos in front of the Suiyue Pavilion in the palace are still fresh and tender, and the lotus in the pond is beginning to give off a faint fragrance.Sitting on the veranda to enjoy the shade, laughing and having a drink, Jing Zhu and Ming Xuanyu lived a happy life.

Only recently, Ming Xuanyu has always been inexplicably flustered and faintly restless.Jing Zhu always comforted him because he was thinking too much, and whenever Ming Xuanyu was uneasy, he would always try to make him happy, take him out for a walk, enjoy the fireworks in the world, the great rivers and mountains.

It wasn't until the news that the two of them entered the palace to meet with each other that Ming Xuanyu secretly felt a little relieved.Ming Xuanjin had promised that he would give him the antidote and freedom after knowing about Du Yuan, but was it really so?His brother the emperor has always been scheming, who knows what plan he has planned this time, even Jing Zhu will enter the palace together?

But the king's order cannot be violated, and you have to go if you don't want to go.

"My lord, what are you worried about? Maybe he will give you the antidote when he is happy, thinking of your hard work and achievements? He said it himself. A gentleman's words are hard to follow."

Jing Zhu looked at the frowning person beside him, smiled and comforted him.

"He's not a gentleman."

Ming Xuanyu smiled wryly in a low voice.

Anyone can be a gentleman, or he has always been upright, or he is repentant.But he Ming Xuanjin, absolutely impossible.

The Anxiang Pavilion in the Royal Garden is built not far from the lotus pond, and it is a good place to enjoy the cool and escape the heat.The stone tables in the pavilion are filled with seasonal fresh fruits, and there are singers and dancers to add to the fun under the carved jade railings under the pavilion, which is very lively.Ming Xuanyu hated this kind of scene the most. He only thought it was noisy, but he had to respectfully agree.

On the contrary, Jing Zhu adapted quickly, no matter if he was sincere or not, he talked and laughed happily with Ming Xuanjin, and the scene was harmonious and happy.Maybe he is naturally good at communication, and he can always deal with such occasions with ease, which is beyond Ming Xuanyu's ability.

Besides, this imperial garden is one of the venues that Ming Xuanyu in the palace hates the most.

After Mingxuan Jinping retreated the crowd and dismissed the dancers, there were only three people left in the Anxiang Pavilion, and it was time to talk about business.

It's not nonsense, but after a few simple greetings, Ming Xuanjin went straight to the topic without hesitation, and pulled out an object wrapped in straw cloth and black rope from behind, just like every time he was rewarded with a gift that can temporarily control sexual addiction. like medicine.

"Take it for three days, and the medicine will cure the disease."

Ming Xuanjin said with a smile, and handed over the object.

All the etiquettes were prepared, and he took it respectfully, without any change of expression on Ming Xuanyu's face.Jing Zhu kept staring at the object emitting a dangerous aura, could this thing really cure Ming Xuanyu's chronic illness?

"What did Xuan Yu promise to give you, do you remember?"

Suddenly, a deliberate hesitation appeared on Ming Xuanjin's face, with a playful smile.

"An antidote."

Ming Xuanyu didn't understand what it meant, and replied concisely.

"In addition to this, there are more."

As if deliberately showing off, Ming Xuanjin raised an eyebrow and asked.

After thinking for a moment, Ming Xuanyu really failed to understand the deep meaning.Wasn't it just a promise to give the antidote?The sudden question, is there something wrong?The most worrying thing is that the so-called family banquet will turn into a Hongmen banquet.

"Give you the antidote and freedom."

Ming Xuanjin emphasized the last two words.

Freedom, what is freedom?As long as you get rid of this embarrassing disease, is it freedom?Ming Xuanyu suddenly felt a little nervous, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.Seeing this, Jing Zhu secretly stretched out his little finger, and secretly hooked Ming Xuanyu's little finger under the table.

As if receiving power, Ming Xuanyu always felt that his breathing seemed much more stable.The movements are small and covered with sleeves, the intertwined fingers truly transmit each other's temperature.

Seeing that Ming Xuanyu was silent for a long time, not understanding clearly, Ming Xuanjin first laughed, as if waiting for a good show to come.

"A few days ago, the Imperial Hospital reported that Concubine Yu was pregnant with a dragon heir again."

Ming Xuanjin picked up the wine cup and took a sip, smiling brightly.

"Then congratulations, brother."

Ming Xuanyu forced a smile and cupped his hands in congratulations.

He wanted to say something, but found that it was not appropriate to interrupt at this time, so Jing Zhu could only pretend to be stupid in embarrassment, as if he was listening carefully, but also seemed to turn a deaf ear.

"Just congratulations? Xuan Yu, have you considered yourself?"

Ming Xuanjin raised his eyebrows and asked playfully.

Knowing that this was a Hongmen banquet, Jing Zhu's heart was suddenly pulled, and Ming Xuanyu's hands were already sweating coldly.

"Thank you, brother, for your concern. Brother...my brother already has someone he admires."

After Ming Xuanyu finished speaking, he quietly tightened the fingers that were secretly intertwined under the table.

As if feeling the power of being firmly chosen, Jing Zhu breathed a sigh of relief.Although he didn't dare to respond with his eyes, Ming Xuanyu didn't deny it, which made Jing Zhu feel very at ease.

Unexpectedly, Ming Xuanjin didn't ask too many questions, such as who he likes.As if he had already understood it, he listened to the answer and laughed heartily.

"I knew it, hahaha! The queen mother also thinks that you are very suitable, a match made in heaven. Why don't I just make the decision today and allow you."

Ming Xuanjin waved his hand and said with a smile.

It seemed a little strange, Ming Xuanyu became more nervous when he heard it.Jing Zhu also felt that something was wrong, and began to panic.Could it be that their matter has alarmed the Queen Mother?No, absolutely impossible, in order to take care of Ming Xuanyu, Jing Zhu didn't even dare to make too much noise in Prince Xiang's mansion.

Everything seemed too absurd.

"Why, you're not happy? She came to the palace a few days ago to greet the queen mother and mentioned marriage by the way, but she was very happy."

Ming Xuanjin exaggeratedly pretended to be puzzled, but he couldn't hide a playful smile in his eyes.

"...Brother Huang misunderstood. The person my brother likes is not Second Miss Su. Please don't worry about the marriage for the time being."

Guessing some of the truth, Ming Xuanyu frowned and retorted.

"Oh? Then tell me, who is this man who is far better than Su Ho?"

Ming Xuanjin suddenly suppressed his smile and looked sideways.

As if a huge boulder weighing a thousand catties was pressing on his chest, Ming Xuanyu gripped Jing Zhu's little finger nervously, and his breathing became short of breath.Nowadays, it is really human beings who make knives and I who are fish.

What should I do? Are you telling the truth?This is definitely not allowed. In the worst case, it will endanger Jingzhu's safety.However, it is impossible for Ming Xuanyu to identify others.How can he be asked to admit that there is someone else besides Jing Zhu at the top of his heart?

Most likely, Ming Xuanjin did it on purpose.Ming Xuanyu was sorting out the situation quickly in his mind, it is impossible for Ming Xuanjin to be unaware of the matter between him and Jing Zhu.That being the case, today's Hongmen Banquet is likely to force him to accept this so-called "freedom" and put him in a dilemma.

To admit that it was Jing Zhu would be treasonous and dishonorable to the dignity of the royal family, not only him, but even Jing Zhu might be in danger.

Denying that it was Jing Zhu was to disgust the two of them on purpose.And Ming Xuanjin also knew very well that his younger brother's way of handling things was absolutely impossible to take this way.

And the most dire situation.In order to protect Jing Zhu from noncommittal and firmly rejecting Su He, in Ming Xuanjin's eyes, this person who does not want to be mentioned can only be...

"Why, don't you dare to mention the name of the dead man?"

Ming Xuanjin's face darkened, and he sneered.

At this moment, Jing Zhu felt powerless.Several times he wanted to speak out to help, but forced himself to calm down.If he stood up and confessed frankly, he would definitely know what the consequences would be.

He is no longer the eldest son that his family members spoke of when he was a child, but now he is just a beggar picking up rags to make ends meet, a grassroots man, what confidence do he have to snatch King Xiang away in front of the emperor?

However, if they remain indifferent, who knows how Ming Xuanjin will deal with the two of them?Keep silent, if this lunatic thinks that Ming Xuanyu and Du Yuan really have an old relationship, then it is not a child's play.Just imagine, if a prince has a deep and sincere relationship with a sinner who is collaborating with the enemy and treason, then Ming Xuanyu's life will be completely ruined.

I have to admire Ming Xuanjin's means and thoughts, or obey him and be a caged bird at his mercy.Either disobey him, and get rid of him soon after death.Other than that, there is no other way.

"Qin Tianjian will draw up a time, and I will personally ask about the specific arrangements. Xuan Yu, you are my closest brother."

Leaving an inexplicable sentence, Ming Xuanjin regained his bright smile.