The shadow of the country

Ten days later, the envoys had set off for Mongolia.Princess Huimo stayed in the palace because of her marriage, and Wu Sige also asked to stay in order to learn more about riding and archery from the masters of the Central Plains.

During these days in the palace, Princess Huimo learned that the fifth prince, Su Yilan, is only 22 years old this year.He is the emperor's most trusted prince, sometimes even surpassing the prince's favor.

What surprised her was that His Highness the Fifth Highness was already 22 years old, yet he had not yet married a concubine, and there was not even a concubine or concubine in his room.Although the emperor is also very concerned about his marriage, it can be seen that he doesn't like the concubine he points out to him every time, and he doesn't force it. It is just around the corner to change His Highness the Fifth Highness as the Crown Prince, and all the ministers dare not ask for the imperial edict again, for fear of offending the Fifth Highness.

One day, when Yi Lan was studying in the Lanling Hall, suddenly the eunuch in charge of the emperor begged to see him. Seeing him enter the hall, Yi Lan asked, "What is the father-in-law doing here? But what is the emperor's order?"

"Yes. The emperor sent this old slave over to pass on a message, asking His Highness to accompany Princess Huimo out of the palace, and return to the palace before the application time."

After hearing this, Yi Lan put down the book in hand, "What is Princess Huimo going out of the palace for?"

"This... this old slave is not too clear. The old slave only knows that Princess Huimo specially asked the emperor to ask His Highness to go with her. When His Highness sees the princess later, he can ask the reason in person."

"Understood. Please trouble your father-in-law to take this trip."

"The old slave will retire first." The eunuch in charge left the Lan Ling Palace after speaking.Only Yilan was left alone to quietly think about the purpose of Princess Huimo's trip.

As soon as the eunuch in charge left, Mu Yan poked his head out from the inner hall and said with a smile, "Guess what is the purpose of Princess Huimo asking you to accompany you out of the palace?"

Since that day when they showed their mutual intentions, the two of them became even more intimate, and when there were no other people, Mu Yan and him behaved more casually and without restraint.At that moment, Yilan looked at him with some amusement: "What? You have already made up your mind?"

Mu Yan shook his head lightly: "It's not a 'conclusive conclusion'. But I guess, she wants you to accompany her out of the palace—to visit the mountains and rivers." After taking a seat, he continued: "I'm not sure, but I also feel that Princess Huimo treats you... In short, she is here to marry. So - you accompany her out of the palace, and I will follow."

It was the first time Yilan saw him like this, she couldn't help laughing and said: "What's wrong with you today? What are you thinking?"

Mu Yan stood up again at this time, raised his eyebrows and joked: "Eh? I've always been like this, you just never recognized it before."

Yi Lan flicked him lightly on the head, "I understand now, but it's too late?"

Mu Yan chuckled: "Of course it's too late - I want to follow, don't you want to?"

Yi Lan chuckled: "Why do you need to make these excuses if you want to go out of the palace? If you want to go, just follow."

At this time, the two of them had arrived in front of the gate of the palace, and they saw Princess Huimo standing alone in front of the carriage that had been prepared from a distance.Yi Lan stepped forward a few steps, and said apologetically, "I kept the princess waiting for so long."

"It's fine, it's fine when your Highness comes down." Princess Huimo said boldly.When she saw Mu Yan who was following Yi Lan, she felt a burst of doubt in her heart, with a slightly unnatural expression on her face: "Who is this?..."

"Responding to the princess, this subordinate is His Highness's personal bodyguard. His Highness, Princess, leaves the palace in modest clothes, and it is the subordinate's responsibility to protect His Highness's safety. Therefore - I dare not not follow you all the way." Mu Yan answered first.

"I don't know why the princess is going out of the palace this time?" Yi Lan asked.

At this moment, Princess Huimo seemed to have suddenly remembered something, her eyes lit up: "Your Highness will know when you get down." Then she pulled Yi Lan into the carriage.

The carriage bumped along the way.After an unknown amount of time, the driver finally stopped.Princess Huimo jumped out of the carriage, turned her head and smiled at Yilan: "This is it! I used to hear people talk about the Yanqi Lake in the Central Plains in Turkic, but today I saw it, it is so clear and clear, it is extraordinary."

Yi Lan and Mu Yan also got out of the carriage at this moment, "The princess is leaving the palace today just to witness the scenery of Yanqi Lake with her own eyes, do you have any other intentions?" Yi Lan asked.

Princess Huimo nodded and smiled: "Yes. Today I just want to take a good tour of the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains. It's just that Huimo is not familiar with the roads in the capital. I wonder if Your Highness is interested in taking me around?"

Yi Lan's expression froze, and Mu Yan really hit the spot... Although she was helpless at the moment, she still smiled at Princess Huimo and said, "Since the princess has already mentioned it, it is hard for me to refuse it." ,please."

"That's work."

Yanqi Lake was originally the most famous lakeside in Beijing.Flocks of wild geese come to live in the lake every spring and autumn.Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it is warm like spring all year round; there are flowers in three seasons and evergreen in four seasons.Among them, there are painted boats to and from the lake.At this moment, Princess Huimo and Yilan Muyan are already in the boat in the middle of the lake.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Mu Yan quietly looked at the emerald green surrounding mountains on three sides and the rippling lake surface. In the mist, the Hongluo Mountain in the southwest was shrouded in a milky white veil, faintly shadowed.The surface of Yanqi Lake is also as clear as a mirror, and the surface of the lake shone like broken gold under the sun.There are many peaks and ridges, the clear water is like a mirror, the green mountains are floating on the water, and the reflections are graceful.

Seeing him standing alone on the bow of the boat, Yi Lan walked over and said with a light smile: "Traveling in the mountains and rivers, you've hit the mark. What are you thinking?"

Mu Yan saw that Princess Huimo was not there, so he turned around and smiled casually, and said, "I was thinking, this Yanqi Lake is so beautiful, I want to draw a picture. There is such a good place, and you don't tell me."

"You don't know that Yanqi Lake still relies on me?" Yi Lan responded with a chuckle. "I didn't know you could still paint before? However, there should be some pens, inks, papers and inkstones in the boat. Would you like me to fetch them for you?"

Mu Yan smiled lightly: "If you can't learn the Four Books and Five Classics, Danqing is still okay. But, will there still be pens, inks, papers and inkstones in the boat?"

"Yanqi Lake has always been a place where literati are willing to come. So naturally there are papers and pens in the boat. I'll go get them for you." After finishing speaking, Yi Lan turned and walked into the cabin.

"Your Highness, are you here?" Princess Huimo had been in the cabin of the painting boat just now, when she saw Yi Lan coming in, a gleam of excitement flashed in her eyes.

"Yes. Come get some rice paper and ink."

Princess Huimo blinked, "His Highness wants to compose a poem?"

"It's not me." Yi Lan smiled gently, "It's Mu Yan. I want to draw a picture."

"It turned out to be him. Why don't I go there with His Highness, and I will also take a look at how the Central Plains people paint." Princess Huimo excitedly said.Before Yi Lan could say anything, she took a pen and paper and quickly walked out of the cabin.

At this moment, Princess Huimo came to the bow of the boat with a lot of pens, inks, papers and inkstones in her arms.When Mu Yan saw her, he quickly knelt down on one knee and saluted her: "This subordinate has met Princess Huimo."

Seeing Princess Huimo, she quickly put the things in her hands on the table beside her, then pulled him up, and said with a smile: "This is not a palace, so there is no need to salute. In the future, you don't have to care about the dignity of masters and servants, we Turks But I never paid much attention to my background. By the way, your name is Mu Yan, right?"

Mu Yan was a little surprised, and nodded after a slight delay: "Yes."

"Come and paint, the brushes and inks have already been brought. I just want to see how the Central Plains people paint." Princess Huimo smiled, and pointed to the pens, inks, papers and inkstones on the table.

"That would be a shame."

The author has something to say: Thank you for your suggestions and support.

When I wrote this, I was already laughing dumbfounded. I think this is the real Mu Yan.If you fall in love, you will really become arrogant-_-Merry Christmas, just be a salute +_+*

☆、Twenty.Painted boat(2)