Zhi Xuan

Ten days after the funeral, it was the registration ceremony for Prince Huai.

After the ceremony, Prince Huai officially inherited the throne and became the new co-lord of the world.His wives and concubines will also move to the palace and become the new masters of the palaces.

Three days before the emigration, Prince Huai specially sent someone to the Xiyuanhou camp to invite Zhixuan to the residence in the name of his in-laws.

The visitor was on a mission, and when he saw Zhi Xuan, his attitude was very respectful, his words were impeccable, and he did not see the slightest arrogance from the prince's confidants.

Seeing his behavior like this, Zhi Xuan guessed the prince's intention.Originally intended to stay in the house, but at this time, he also gave up the idea.After thinking for a while, he declined the prince's invitation, and sent a vehicle to the prince's mansion to pick up Yuan Tao to meet him at the camp.

Zhi Xuan refused simply and neatly, without any room for maneuver.

The waiter was caught off guard, thinking that he had done something wrong, and was very panicked.

Zhixuan didn't want to talk too much, and ordered him to tell the truth after he went back. There was no need to cover up or make excuses. He said bluntly that he didn't want to come to the house and had nothing to do with others.

"promise."

The waiter's face turned pale, and he didn't dare to continue pestering him, he retreated from the big tent tremblingly, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his body.

If the task is not completed, he will be held accountable when he returns home.

The waiter was full of bitterness, but he couldn't say anything about Marquis Xiyuan, so he left the camp dejectedly, returned to the Prince's mansion by car, and reported the matter to Prince Huai.

There was also an ox cart with him, the body was gorgeously decorated, guarded by soldiers, and it was specially used to pick up the original peaches.

As the enthronement ceremony draws nearer, everyone in the Prince's Mansion has already packed up, waiting for the day of emigration to arrive, and Mrs. Ji will enter the palace.

Because he wanted to host a banquet in honor of Marquis Xiyuan, Prince Huai ordered to clean up the mansion, everything quickly quieted down and became orderly, not as chaotic and noisy as it was a few days ago.

Everything is well arranged, just waiting for Zhi Xuan to arrive.

Unexpectedly, the servant came back alone and when he saw Prince Huai, his knees became weak and his face was as pale as paper.

"Marquis Xiyuan refuses the banquet?" Prince Huai was shocked and angry.

The servant leaned on the ground, not daring to hide anything, and told the whole story of the meeting without missing any details.

After listening to the waiter's report, Prince Huai felt like a balloon being punctured, his emotions dissipated in an instant, and he fell into a long silence.

Thinking over Zhi Xuan's words repeatedly, he finally realized where he was wrong.

Inviting Nishihara to meet, it should have been done aboveboard, and Yuantao should not have been used as an excuse.It is well known that Marquis Xiyuan loves Yuan Tao, and his actions are undoubtedly using Yuan Tao, which is very irresponsible.

"Well, let's go down."

Prince Huai waved away the servant and pinched his forehead wearily.

This matter is that he did not do it properly, and he acted too hastily, so that he messed up his hands and feet.Zhixuan made it clear that he would not come to the door, and the request was useless, and might even anger the other party.It's better to go with the flow and send Yuan Tao to Daying, which may ease the relationship between them.

"It's difficult." Prince Huai smiled wryly.

Although I have recognized the reality and understood my own situation, I still feel depressed when the real thing is imminent.

What if you are unwilling?

The matter has come to this point, no matter what kind of future it is, he must bear it with all his strength.

Seeing the visitor, Yuan Tao couldn't help being a little surprised when she learned that Zhi Xuan was going to pick her up for the camp.Knowing that the time was limited, she did not delay, and ordered someone to summon the dowry concubine, and asked several people to leave the mansion with her.

"Brother picks me up, your relatives are also in the camp, why not go with you."

The concubines were overjoyed, and they were all grateful to Yuan Tao.

The matter was settled quickly, and the few people did not delay. They only brought their confidant maids and servants, Mrs. Tong Ji explained the situation, and hurriedly left the house and boarded the ox cart.

Thinking of meeting their relatives, Yuan Tao and several concubines couldn't suppress their joy and excitement.

At the sacrifice a few days ago, Yuan Tao and Zhi Xuan met under the altar, they were very close, but they never had a chance to speak.

If a banquet is held in the Prince's Mansion, due to the rules and the eyes of others, Yuan Tao has to be scrupulous.Now that he was taken to the Xiyuan Country Camp and under the protection of Zhi Xuan, he would undoubtedly be able to throw off the shackles.

She had too many things to say to Zhi Xuan, but she was so excited that she didn't know where to start.

The ox cart stopped in front of the camp gate, and after some investigation, the servants and guards of the Prince's Mansion were stopped, and they were arranged in the camp.Yuan Tao and the others changed vehicles and were taken to the depths of the camp.

Hearing that Yuan Tao brought his concubine out of the mansion, Zhi Xuan immediately understood her intentions, summoned several fathers and brothers, and ordered them to wait by the big tent, so that they could meet their relatives immediately.

When the vehicle stopped in front of the big tent, the five maidservants jumped off first and took the footrests to place beside the vehicle.

Then the door of the car was pushed open, and the concubine stepped on the pedal to get out of the car.Seeing relatives waiting by the car, I was so excited that tears welled up in my eyes.

Yuan Tao was the last to get out of the car, seeing Zhi Xuan walking out of the big tent, she couldn't help speeding up her pace, her eyes were faintly red.Even though there were thousands of words, she still bit her lower lip, suppressing the turbulent emotions, and she was not rude to others.

"I've met my brother." Yuan Tao saluted.

Zhi Xuan supported Yuan Tao's arm, and said with a smile, "I've grown taller, and I've lost weight. Is it because the food is not to your liking? How many chefs should I give you?"

While talking, the siblings walked into the big tent together.

Concubines and concubines get together with their families and go to the tents arranged in advance, as if there are endless words and endless thoughts.

If it weren't for Yuan Tao's blessing, they might not be able to see their relatives again in this life, so they are extremely grateful to Zhi Xuan and Yuan Tao.

In the big tent, Zhi Xuan and Yuan Tao sat opposite each other.

Several food boxes are lined up on the rectangular table.The lid is opened, and the inside is divided into three layers. Each layer is filled with exquisite pastries, ranging from salty to sweet, with various patterns and extremely attractive.

Tea is served with pastries.

Zhao Hao found tea trees in Nanyou Country and specially brought them to Zhi Xuan.

Zhixuan ordered the chef to fry the tea leaves, and tried several times to obtain clean tea.

Zhi Xuan loves the familiar fragrance very much, but it doesn't suit the taste buds of the world.Compared with brewed clear tea, they prefer to crush the tea leaves and mix them with various seasonings to make a strong tea soup.

Bitterness must be bitter to the fullest, sweetness must be sweet to the throat.

Zhi Xuan didn't understand this habit, but he couldn't force others. He could only watch the tea with onion, ginger, salt and honey come out, and try it once. He didn't want to try it a second time in his life.

Contrary to him, the clans like this kind of tea very much, the stronger the taste, the more enjoyable it is.Marquis of Bei'an and Marquis of Dongliang tasted it, and they also praised it.

Only Zhao Hao and Zhi Xuan have the same taste, and they prefer green tea to tea, which can be regarded as a comfort.

Yuantao went to the camp, and Zhixuan specially ordered people to prepare tea and tea drinks.

Sure enough, Yuantao is mediocre to tea, but amazing to tea drinking. It tastes even more delicious when paired with cakes. He eats it with a smile on his face, showing a rare livelyness, which is completely different from when he was in the Prince's Mansion.

After using the cakes, the waiter removed the food box, brought hot soup again, and exited the big tent after saluting.

Yuan Tao picked up the hot soup, her mood became more relaxed, and she talked freely under Zhi Xuan's gentle gaze.The words that I didn't want to say at first were also exported one after another, like beans poured out of a bamboo tube, all of them were poured out to Zhi Xuan.

"Brother, the queen and the crown prince want me to have a son." At the end of the sentence, Yuan Tao's expression gradually became serious.This matter has been buried in her heart for a long time, and she has never told anyone, not even Mrs. Ji.

Zhi Xuan put down the soup cup and said, "They forced you?"

The tone of the voice didn't fluctuate too much, but the lines between the lines were full of evil spirits.

He understands the purpose of the queen and Prince Huai, and also knows that Yuan Tao must become the prince if he has a son.But he doesn't allow anyone to persecute his sister.

Whoever dares to do this will definitely make him pay the price!

"No." Yuan Tao shook his head, pretending to be relaxed, "With my brother around, no one dares to bully me."

Zhi Xuan looked at her seriously, trying to see her true thoughts from Yuan Tao's expression.

Yuan Tao felt a little cramped, causing waves in his heart.The fingers slowly tightened, gripping the sleeves tightly, sweating so hard that the palms were sweating, soaking the fabric into a dark color.

"What do you think?" Zhi Xuan asked.He believed that Yuan Tao was smart enough to understand what was behind this matter and the stakes.

"Brother, I don't want to." Yuan Tao said.

"Don't want to have a child?" Zhi Xuan asked bluntly.

"I don't want to." Yuan Tao's tone became more and more firm. He raised his head to meet Zhixuan's eyes, and said seriously, "Brother, the Patriarch of the Yang family once wrote to me, mentioning son Ming, implying that brother has no children under his knees. I am the Yuan family and have no children." My elder brother is here, so my son will be the crown prince. However, my mother was born in the Yang family, and if the prince is established, the Yang family will grow stronger, and I am afraid that I will have the heart of arrogance, and the tail will not be lost."

Without this letter from Yang Hao, Yuan Tao might not have made up his mind.

After reading this letter, she realized Yang Hao's true intentions.Although the words are affectionate, each stroke is full of ambition.

Yuan Tao still remembers that Yang Hao used to build momentum for his son Ming, and also remembers Mrs. Yang's evaluation of Yang's ambition.

She knows that Yang Qi is more rational than Yang Hao, but facing the interests of the family and the power at his fingertips, can Yang Qi really stay sober all the time and not be tempted at all?

Yuan Tao dare not bet.

Especially after seeing the power strife in Zhongdu City and knowing the bloody struggle for royal power, she became more and more determined not to give the Yang family this chance.

She didn't want her elder brother to work out of state affairs, and she didn't want the Yang family to go astray and end up with the whole family dying.Simply cut off the source.

Yuan Tao talked eloquently in front of Zhi Xuan, feeling worried in his heart.

Zhi Xuan didn't interrupt halfway, until the end of Yuan Tao's voice, he sighed, stroked the top of her hair with his palm, and said, "It's hard for you."

"No embarrassment." Yuan Tao smiled and raised her head, and took the initiative to rub Zhixuan's hand, just like when she was not married, "Brother treats me well, there is really too little I can do."

"Tao, do you want to leave Zhongdu City?" Zhi Xuan asked suddenly.It was a temporary idea, but his attitude was extremely serious.

Yuan Tao was stunned, and looked at Zhi Xuan steadfastly.

"Do you want to?" Zhi Xuan asked again.As long as Yuan Tao nods, he will make her wish come true.

"Brother..." Yuan Tao choked up, his eyes watered.He threw himself into Zhi Xuan's arms on the spot, and hugged him so hard that his knuckles turned white.

Ever since she married Prince Huai, she has been hiding her emotions, and now she has finally broken her defenses.In her brother's arms, she could cry as much as she wanted without suppressing her crying or worrying about anyone.

Holding Yuan Tao in his arms, Zhi Xuan stroked the top of her hair, without making a sound.

After an unknown amount of time, the crying finally stopped.Yuan Tao calmed down and left Zhi Xuan on her own initiative, widening the distance between the two of them.

The corners of the girl's eyes were red, like rouge.The unfinished teardrops slid down the cheeks, just like pear blossoms with rain.

Crying loudly, all the haze in the bottom of my heart was swept away.

Yuan Tao was sitting upright, her eyes were bright, like a clear sky after rain.

"Brother loves and cares for Tao. Tao is very happy. However, Tao is the daughter of the Yuan family, so she has a duty and cannot be willful." Yuan Tao folded her hands in front of her forehead, then bent down, raised her head after three bows, and said word by word, "Only May my brother hold the nine cauldrons, hold the power of the world, and stand on the top of the world!"