flower dust

Chapter 11

On the second day, go to court.

"My dear friends, today I have a big happy event to announce. My son has returned to my side." Above the main hall, the emperor solemnly introduced Liu'er to the ministers, which caused an uproar.

Liu'er was dressed in a fine dress, the fit cut it out, which brought out his slender figure. The clothes were embellished with exquisite accessories, and matched with the exquisite face, there was a sense of otherworldliness. Standing in the hall like this, he looked incomparable Dazzling, even people who have seen Liu'er before can't recognize him at all at this moment, and no one has the guts to associate the prince with the brothel man.

There was only one person. Although his face was normal, his eyes were much sharper. This person was the Wing King Xiao Yun.He didn't expect that Liu'er, who was rescued by Xiao Ye, would appear in the palace, and he was still a prince. He always thought that Liu'er was a simple person, but it turned out to be unfathomable.

Standing beside the emperor, Liu'er was a little apprehensive at first, but the emperor held his hand to make him feel at ease.Showing a faint smile, he responded to the congratulations of the ministers.Suddenly, his eyes met Xiao Yun's. He had never seen that fierceness before. Only then did he wake up. He had been obsessed with the happiness of father and son's reunion, and even forgot about Xiao Yun.

Seeing Xiao Yun's accusing and disappointed eyes, Liu'er really wanted to run to his feet and kneel down, telling him that she didn't want to be the emperor, let alone harm him, could she just let her stay by her father's side and accompany him? After the final journey, the throne will definitely be returned to Xiao Yun, and he will never covet half of it.

But across the crowd in the hall, Liu Er dared not move, because besides father and Xiao Yun, there was another person watching his every move. Prime Minister Wu had grasped his and Xiao Yun's weaknesses, even if father loved him, But he didn't dare to be very sure that he could let his father let Xiao Yun go.

Anyway, if the emperor is still there, the throne will not be passed on to others, so he will stay in the palace and fulfill his filial piety. When the emperor is gone, he will no longer have to worry about the threat of Prime Minister Wu. At that time, he will Going to guard the spirit of the father, in this world, still has to be handed over to King Yi. Only he can bear this heavy responsibility.

Even though she was thinking this way, seeing Xiao Yun's eyes, Liu'er still couldn't help but feel heartbroken, she couldn't say what was in her heart, and even if she said it, she didn't know how many people would believe it, "My lord, please, give me another paragraph." Time, I really, really, just want to stay by my father's side, please help me, please..." Liu'er kept crying and pleading in her heart, but she couldn't get a response. Those sad eyes were only for him. I can understand.

"I'm going to make my only son the crown prince, and choose a good day to hold a grand ceremony!" Although this sentence was taken for granted, in the court hall, some families were happy and some were worried.

Prime Minister Wu's faction had known about this for a long time, and they couldn't help but be delighted to see that the matter was so successful.The people who supported King Yi couldn't help thinking in their hearts, if King Yi couldn't inherit the throne, should they continue to support him or switch camps.

In this court, there is only the emperor alone, who has no other worries, but is intoxicated in happiness.

"The emperor has a reward, a pair of coral trees, a hundred pearls, a night pearl, and a grandmother's ring..." Liu'er was moved when he heard the eunuch's long list of rewards, although he was not interested in these things, But I also know that this is all because of the father's care to make up for the debts of these years, and everything is the care given by the father.

"Thank you, father, for the reward!" Liu'er accepted the imperial edict, stood up, and walked to the rewarded items. The father was really impatient. He rewarded so many things at once, so what should he do? The royal father's intentions, put aside, made these treasures lose their luster.

Liu'er suddenly remembered that the Qin that Xiao Yun gave him was also lying in a corner of the palace now, the precious thing was finally destroyed in his own hands.

The table was full of all kinds of treasures, but Liu Er's mind was completely elsewhere. She wondered if she would have a chance to be alone with Xiao Yun. She really wanted to tell him everything in her heart. Even if he didn't believe it, she would say clearly.

"Prince, the queen said she wants to see you." A young eunuch came to report.

"Empress?" Liu'er remembered that there was such an important person in the palace, moreover, this important person was Xiao Yun's aunt, could she see Xiao Yun through her.

"Go, let's go there now." Liu'er hurried out of the door and went straight to the queen's bedroom.

Queen's Bedroom.

"Hey, you are indeed the child of Concubine Lian. Looking at this appearance, I like it!" A graceful and luxurious woman looked around Liu'er. For some reason, Liu'er always felt dangerous. He lowered his head and dared not speak.

"Why, afraid? What are you afraid of? I won't set fire to you. Now you are the flesh in the hands of the emperor. Who dares to touch you!" Although the queen's tone was gentle, Liu'er's heart trembled. , Hearing her talking about a fire, a ridiculous idea suddenly popped up in my heart. Prime Minister Wu once said that the bedroom where his mother lived caught fire, and they ended up living on the street.

It stands to reason that it was just a fire, how could a favored concubine bring a newborn prince to live among the people, naturally there would be many secrets.

Liu'er knows the depth of the palace's waters, and it's not something someone like him can figure out. Now he just wants to stay by his father's side, retire to the end of his life, and stay away from all of this, never wanting to get involved in it.

Being so scared, she didn't dare to say that she wanted to ask the queen. Liu'er stood there tremblingly, feeling the unkind gaze from the queen's upper body.

"Yi Wang, do you know him?" Suddenly hearing the name from the queen's mouth, Liu'er trembled and nodded in a panic.

"Is it just acquaintance? Do you still remember how kind he was to you!" The Queen's voice became sharper, making Liu'er feel chills all over.

"Yun'er, come out and see this white-eyed wolf you have taken in. I don't want to talk to him anymore!" After finishing speaking, the queen walked to the back of the house with her maid.

On the other side, Xiao Yun, whom Liu'er was looking forward to seeing, walked out slowly.

"My lord!" Liu'er's knees softened, and she knelt on the ground, "My lord, please forgive Liu'er..." When she got anxious, Liu'er didn't know where to start, she just wanted to get Xiao Yun's forgiveness.

"His Royal Highness, I can't afford such a big gift." Xiao Yun helped Liu'er up, but he lifted his clothes and knelt down to Liu'er, "My humble minister greets His Royal Highness!"

"My lord, my lord, don't do this, my lord!" Liu'er knelt beside Xiao Yun in a panic, trying to help him up. Seeing Xiao Yun treat him like this, she knew she was angry with herself. Liu'er was anxious and anxious. Wronged, tears can't help falling down.

"My lord, please, don't do this, Liu'er is still Liu'er, Liu'er doesn't want to be a prince, a prince, let alone an emperor..." Liu'er bent down, knelt down beside Xiao Yun, weeping uncontrollably.

"Don't play this scene in front of me. I locked you up for a few days at first, but you are so vengeful. Isn't it great now? I found a big backer, Prime Minister Wu, and became the prince. No one will dare to bully you ever since!" Xiao Yun ignored Liu'er's sadness, his voice was cold.

"No, no..." Liu'er was eager to explain, but the more impatient she became, the more speechless she became, and she could only keep crying.

"No, what else is wrong? Could it be that you still want to say that you still love me, huh?" Xiao Yun stretched out his hand and pulled Liu'er up from the ground, kissed him roughly on the lips, and wiped the luxurious clothes on his body with both hands. Pull it apart, exposing Liu'er's white and tender body.

Feeling the coolness of the exposed skin suddenly, Liu'er began to struggle, this is the empress' bedroom, inside the palace, what to do if someone finds out, if the father is told, Xiao Yun is naturally in danger.Thinking of this, Liu'er struggled even harder, "No, my lord, let me go, no, no!"

Suddenly, Liu'er was pushed to the ground by Xiao Yun, and looked at him with cold eyes, "Sure enough, there is no way I can touch someone who has become the prince. He shouldn't be too happy, this game of chess is not over yet, and the winner or loser has not yet been decided."

"My lord, my lord—" Liu'er saw Xiao Yun's figure getting farther and farther away, and then she became flustered, Xiao Yun must have misunderstood herself,

"My lord, my heart and body belong to you. I haven't changed, I haven't changed."

Liu'er sat on the ground in disheveled clothes, her face was covered with tears, and her eyes were out of focus.Why did he refuse just now? If Xiao Yun dared to do this, he would naturally have his own arrangements. Why did he have to be self-righteous again and make things so bad again.

Desperately returning to her own residence, Liu'er huddled in a corner of the bed, hugging herself tightly, but couldn't stop her body from shaking, her heart was already numb with pain.

"My lord, it's Liu'er who is sorry for you. Please give Liu'er some more time. It belongs to the lord. Liu'er will never be greedy..." Liu'er said silently in her heart, knowing that no one would hear it, but I can only use this method to comfort my heart that is about to break.

A few days later, Liu'er has become the crown prince of Xun Kingdom, and his bright yellow clothes show his noble status.But the corners of his eyes and brows were always a little sad, because of his father's seriously ill body, and because of Xiao Yun who misunderstood him.

"Emperor, the third prince of Lushu Kingdom will come to see him tomorrow. His father is not in good health, so you can go and accompany him. Of the three sons of Lushu Kingdom, only the third prince has the ability to inherit the throne. You should get closer to him Some, if there is something wrong with the Xun country, he will definitely help." Said it was something about the Xun country, but in fact the emperor was worried that Liu'er had no power, and now that the internal power of the Xun country has been divided into two sides, no one can really support the prince, so he had no choice but to ask Surrounding countries came to ask for help to overcome the initial difficulties.

"Yes, Father." Liu'er nodded in agreement, but she was very reluctant in her heart. The way he was familiar with receiving guests was learned in Yanyu Building. How could such a humble way be used in the status of the current prince.It doesn't matter if he loses face, if he discredits his father and Xun country, how can he afford it.

Although she was worried, she didn't want to disappoint her father, so Liu'er reluctantly agreed and went back to her residence early.The teacher that the father invited him was Prime Minister Wu. Although he didn't like this person, but in this situation, Liu'er had to ask him for advice.

Whether the temporary study will be effective or not, Liu'er has no idea, but the banquet for the third prince of the Lushu Kingdom has already begun on the second day.

In the absence of the emperor, the crown prince Liu'er was sitting in the top position. The reception banquet was not a big scene, and they were all important ministers of Xun Kingdom, and important ministers like Prime Minister Wu and King Yi were naturally among them.Liu'er, who was already nervous, was even more panicked and speechless after seeing Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun sat below, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, playing with the wine glass in his hand, and looked coldly at Liu'er who was panicking.

Liu'er wore a crown made of gold silk on her head, a white satin gown with dark patterns, a bright yellow ribbon around her waist, and a dragon jade pendant beside her. The panic in his eyes, this appearance, really has a royal demeanor.

Prime Minister Wu also saw Liu'er's panic, stood up, held his wine glass, and said loudly, "Today, my emperor is in a state of illness, and it is inconvenient to welcome the distinguished guests. Our Crown Prince will welcome you on his behalf, His Royal Highness!" He raised his glass to Liu Er. Er motioned, Liu Er remembered the words he taught herself last night.

Liu'er picked up the cup, took a deep breath, and said loudly, "The third prince has come from a long way, I respect this cup on behalf of my father, I hope our two countries can have a good relationship from generation to generation, third prince, please!"

After all, Liu'er raised his glass and drank it down. This is a fine wine that is tributed every year. It is sweet and fragrant but not easy to intoxicate.Liu'er couldn't taste it, she just finished a task, put down her wine glass, and turned her eyes to Xiao Yun unconsciously.

"Xuanying also offered a cup to the prince on behalf of his father. The prince is indeed very handsome. I hope that we will not only have good relations between the two countries, but also become a confidant with His Royal Highness. Would Your Highness be willing to drink this cup?" The third prince of the Lushu Kingdom stood up, Raise your glass to Liu Er.

Only then did Liu'er notice the distinguished guest he was going to entertain today, with delicate features but determination, bright eyes, full of confidence, and a purple satin robe, setting off an elegant demeanor, as expected, he was the heir to the throne, just as his father said best candidate.

Liu'er couldn't quite understand what the third prince said, but she must drink this wine.Liu'er smiled faintly at the third prince Xuanying, raised her glass, raised her head, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Of course the prince has an extraordinary appearance, not only that, he is also talented and intelligent. I am very pleased that Xun Kingdom has such a good prince. I respect His Royal Highness for the people of Xun Kingdom, and hope that His Royal Highness will appreciate it." " Xiao Yun took the wine glass and walked to the center of the hall, knelt down, raised the wine glass, and looked at Liu'er.

Liu'er's eyes widened, not understanding why Xiao Yun did this, then she smiled wryly, and understood Xiao Yun's intentions, these few words were all mocking herself for using Prime Minister Wu to ascend to the position of crown prince.

Seeing Xiao Yun kneeling there, Liu'er felt extremely uncomfortable, but in front of everyone, she could only endure it, "Please hurry up, King Yi, how can I not drink this cup respected by King Yi..." The last words , It almost turned into a muttering, before he could speak, he raised his hand, and the wine had already slipped down his throat, the originally sweet wine turned into a burning pain.

Liu'er resisted the urge to shed tears, gently put down the wine glass, lowered her head, and did not dare to look at Xiao Yun again, for fear that she would be crushed by his disdainful eyes if she only took one more look. shed tears.

Next, Liu'er just drank wine in a muffled voice, followed by the ministers toasting to the third prince, and finally survived until the end of the banquet, she escaped from Xiao Yunzhuo's gaze, but began to miss him again, even worse than that gaze To be severe, it burned my heart, as if I was living in the flames, enduring the burning pain all the time.