Yanchang Hall was guarded by Xiao Ziliang's troops, and it was inconvenient to enter and exit, but this could not constitute an excuse for the imperial grandson to no longer enter the palace to visit the emperor.For a time, Xiao Zhaoye, who was praised for his loyalty and filial piety, secretly became the object of the courtiers' sighs and comments, "Sure enough, young is impetuous", "If he continues to act willfully like this, the duck will have to fly sooner or later." ”"Young man, I can't hold my breath" In contrast, King Taoguang of Jingling is obscure, a corporal of etiquette, has both ability and political integrity, and is a dragon and phoenix among people.Since the emperor was sick, he entered the palace every day to ask for waiting, and he did his best to be a son of man.As for the group of soldiers and horses gathered outside the Yanchang Palace, although there is a suspicion of trespassing, but the emperor's holy will in black and white is there, he obeys the emperor's orders, and who dares to put his beak into the court as an official for many years, this group of old ministers who have never formed a party and maintained neutrality have already trained a pair of fiery eyes, observing words and feelings, judging the situation, and moving when they hear the wind are all their stunts."
I see, King Jingling's Yintang is red, and good luck is coming."
An old minister with a white beard stroked his beard and said to his wife on the side with a smile.Whatever outsiders say, they can't enter Xiao Zhaoye's ears at all.The ministers were quite conscious and directly handed the excerpt to the Jingling Palace, except for Xiao Ziliang, who followed his position and responsibilities as before, and picked out the important tasks to the grandson of the prison country, Xiao Zhaoye wandered around the landscape and enjoyed himself.It's that the people under his hands can't hold their breath Good guy, we are standing on your team, but we are on the whole line, you are so hanging, today General Song asks to see, tomorrow Lord Chen will hand over the post, and the chief manager of the mansion will be pouted by the people below to advise that when these people are found, either the imperial grandson is "coincidentally" not in the mansion; Either Xiao Zhaoye said it with a lotus tongue, and the last sentence "Don't be impatient" sent them away.Until one day, after He Jingying sent a group of visiting ministers' families, the chatter of the ladies gradually drifted away, and Xiao Zhaoye walked out of the inner room gracefully."
Just now, someone below spread the word that the concubine asked you to go tomorrow."
He Jingying played with the white teacup in her hand, looking like she was watching a good show.Hearing this, Xiao Zhaoye sighed: "In the deep palace, how can the news spread so fast" "Otherwise, you think that your abnormality will even shake the government and the opposition, not to mention that in the East Palace, where wealth and honor are tied to you in the future, I admire the composure of the concubine, and after these days, I asked you to go and ask." ”"Since I can't hide from a while of chatter, then go and listen to the teachings of the concubine, and prepare a sedan chair" "I'll go with you." ”The woman stood up, reluctantly."
If you go, it's also a matter of saying, why bother to come home and wait for me to come back for dinner" "You think I'm the head of righteousness, and I want to share weal and sorrow with you, if it weren't for the mother concubine who named me and asked me to go with you, how would I ask for trouble" "The mother really ordered me to do so" His face was suspicious."
If you want to do so much, you can go to the East Palace, let's go" He Jingying pushed him, holding the idea of "early death and early superbirth", and the strong man walked out with his head held high.The huge East Palace, losing that person, is extremely deserted.From spring to summer, the scorching air and verdant eyes cannot warm the cold of bricks and tiles.Walking in it, it was as bleak as the number nine winters of every year, and as desolate as the plain white horse not long ago.The woman who once held the title of crown princess aged a lot in an instant, and after crying hoarsely, she had two new identities: the first prince's widow, the imperial concubine.Under the red bricks and green tiles, she has become the real owner of this mansion, and the power that was previously elevated is back in her hands one by one, but she can't be happy.In the past 20 years, this seemingly inseparable marriage has taken away her ink-like green silk, her silver bell-like laughter, and her flame-like longing, however, when the mirror is broken, she keenly realizes that even if she sees the distorted world in the mirror, it is delusional to want to take a closer look."
No courtesy, sit down in the Dharma Body, do you know why I called you here?"
”"The rumors outside can be described as chasing after the wind and shadows, and they are pervasive," Wang Baoming sighed lightly, "Even when I listen to it, I feel cold." ”Xiao Zhaoye smiled and said: "It's a rumor, how can you trust the mother concubine, you can rest assured, the sons have their own measure." ”"The three of them become tigers, and the words of people are terrifying, and they are all weak crown people, I don't need to teach you filial piety anymore" "Erchen understands.Now the time is not ripe, please don't be impatient. ”"The time is not yet ripe" Wang Baoming twisted his eyebrows, "It's all at this juncture, why don't you be impatient, don't be impatient, and hand over all the major events in the world to you, which shows that you have great trust and expectations."
You are so uncherished, not only will outsiders see jokes, but even if your father intends to pass on the throne at that time, it will also hinder the will of the public.Don't you know that it's powerful?"
”Realizing that any dissent would only cause a new round of preaching, Xiao Zhaoye could only follow her meaning and nod his head in agreement."
In this case, do you know what to do" "Erchen" "If you want to think for so long, it is difficult to casually agree to deal with the mother's concubine" "Erchen doesn't dare" "Dharma body," Wang Baoming shook his head helplessly, and said softly, "It's not that the mother wants to force you, but now, success or failure is here, there can be no negligence, and people will be taken seriously, not to mention, you will bear this stigma alone, and you will have to take the slave with you to suffer the slave, you say yes or no" He Jingying, who had been watching quietly on the wall, raised her head when she heard the sound and nodded blankly:" That's what the mother said. ”How did this have anything to do with her again, it would be far-fetched to blame her for admonishing the unfavorable.Although they were puzzled in their hearts, Xiao and He didn't dare to say anything, and listened obediently, they still wanted to go back to eat earlier, "Dharma body, you see that the slave also nodded, and this matter will be left to the mother concubine."
Lan Ju, please pick the girl here. ”"Wait" Xiao Zhaoye felt that something was wrong, and got up hurriedly, "What does this mean by the concubine" "Fang just said it well, what, I want to change the hexagram" Wang Baoming said angrily, "You have been married for many years but you don't have a son and a half daughter, chewing your tongue like you outside, even if you swallow this breath, even if you accept someone in the house, when she is pregnant with a child, you can block the mouths of the people, so that your father can rest assured that you are here, why don't you refuse to admit it" "The son thinks," Xiao Zhaoye's tone cooled down for a moment, "If the emperor's grandfather is not at ease to deliver the country, In the final analysis, the son's ability is limited and has nothing to do with other things. ”"Hmph, the ability to say is light," Wang Baoming lowered his face, "If it weren't for your royal lineage, how could you have a status today with an attitude that it doesn't matter to you, how can you be worthy of your father and the king to move your whole body, do you know that every step you take now is like lightning, how can I let your willful Hu come to take the chrysanthemum" A maid retreated."
This is a private matter of the son-in-law, and it is better for the mother concubine not to interfere with it."
Xiao Zhaoye's tone became harder and harder.Seeing that the atmosphere was getting stiffer and stiffer, He Jingying couldn't care about the panic in her chest, and hurriedly squeezed out a smile, matched with her big teary eyes, and started a round: "The prince's words are bad, and the mother concubine is a kind heart."
Don't say that the mother concubine is in a hurry, the concubine is also really anxious, and she can't wait for her son to go around her knees, how can she be blessed" Speaking of this, she lowered her eyes, and tears fell down the trend.Originally, he meant to scold Huai, but seeing her like this, Wang Baoming's anger also disappeared by half, sighed, and said: "I know that your little two are like glue, and you can't rub the sand in your eyes for a while.But how can there be a man from a rich family who doesn't have two or three wives and concubines, and he should have known that there would be such a day.This time I am not arranging someone else, it is the girl Cai Jie who has served you before, if you want to come to her face, you will give it" Xiao Zhaoye frowned and blurted out: "Although Cai Jie has served her sons and ministers since she was a child, she is only a master and servant.Although her father has passed away, she is still nominally her father's side concubine and the concubine of her sons, and her sons should respect her "Seeing that the situation is about to stalemate again, He Jingying hurriedly said: "Sister Caijie's sister Hui Zhilanxin, the slave and her are very close to the mother, and the concubine is willing to be such a wonderful person, so she will invite her to live in the Nanjun Palace, and then Xu Tu's future, the mother thinks this is good" Knowing Xiao Zhaoye's fierce temper, Wang Baoming had no intention of facing the conflict with him, and he was angry that he was lazy about his children's personal affairs, regardless of the great cause of the family and the country, and lost his words in anger.He Jingying's earnest words weighed the two ends and gave them to the bottom of the steps, yes, and after the scene was silent for a long time, Wang Baoming nodded slowly and sighed: "That's it, just according to your words." ”At this time, the maid outside the hall sent a message: "The girl has arrived." ”"Please let her in," Wang Baoming commanded lightly.The woman was dressed in a light veil, her figure was thin, and the glow of the sunset moved lightly, approaching little by little.Light makeup is elegant, red lips are delicate, peach cheeks are red, willow eyes are soft, compared to the youth of the year, today's grace can be called more than that."
Cai Jie has seen the concubine, the imperial grandson, and the concubine."
The woman saluted."
Give the seat," Wang Baoming commanded loudly.After Huo Caijie sat down, Wang Baoming silently glanced at He Jingying.He Jingying understood, so she happily called: "Sister Caijie, I was still begging my mother just now, and I want to invite you to live in the house for a few days, I don't know if you are willing" Huo Caijie's bright smile froze, and her eyes dimmed for a moment, "The princess is tormenting the little girl."
It's my blessing to be able to visit the house, I can't ask for it, how can I not want it" "Great" He Jingying turned to Wang Baoming who was seated and said, "Mother, Sister Caijie has agreed, you see" "Since Miss Caijie is willing, then it's up to you." ”From beginning to end, Xiao Zhaoye just sat on the side, his eyes were scattered and his face was expressionless.It's that he's sorry for Cai Jie first, no matter how full of words he says, he can't escape the guilt in his happiness after all, and he can't see her as a stranger after all.Although the original heart-pounding haze is no longer traceable, the heart-wrenching parting has been forgotten by time, although she is no longer the gentle and innocent girl she was back then, he still can't bear to stab her with blunt words, like a strange woman who wants to fly on the branches and become a phoenix.So, this time, he chose silence.Obviously, Wang Baoming expected his unbearableness and counted his guilt, so he did not hesitate to erase Huo Caijie's identity as the prince's side room, and sent her to him without telling the world.Although it did not achieve the expected effect, it was commendable compared to the previous decisive rejections.Yes, the concubine he married is good in terms of family background, conduct, appearance, and temperament, but she can't conceive a child.She has the ability to fascinate him, and after all these years, she is still so desperate that she refuses to even ask for a concubine.If you had left him in the past, and saw him so resolute, it would have been gone; But now at this critical moment, how can she let it go anymore, this Caijie is also a clever person, I just hope that she can share some grace and disperse those vicious rumors as soon as possible.Cai Jie has not had an heir in the East Palace for many years, but in fact, she secretly did something.The doctor had already examined her carefully, and there was no problem with her fertility.Take 10,000 steps back, with such a beginning, he tasted the sweetness, and he was afraid that there would be no three rooms, four concubines, and three thousand beauties: