After the beginning of winter, the weather is getting colder day by day. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The autumn colors of the capital city have already turned from thick to thin, and the grand scene of the maple forest and the flying glow in the Xuandu view is finally covered by the increasingly dry winter. Only the maple leaves in the maple forest still have a little bright color, looking from afar, the peak waist of the mountain seems to have been splashed with a few traces of blood, reckless and reckless mountains are a little glamorous, there is a resolute cold, the mountain is also embellished vividly.

This year's Xuandu view is not as crowded as in previous years, even when the maple leaves are at their peak, there are not many tourists who enjoy the maple leaves, and it is much more deserted than in the past. In addition to the pilgrims who go up the mountain to make incense, it is a scene of many birds.

After entering the inner three cities, this deserted atmosphere became more and more intense, and when it arrived in the imperial city, the desertion quickly transformed into a cold silence, under the tall red brick wall, every three or five steps there was a guard with a knife, standing like a javelin beside the road, one by one with a cold face, the sword out of the sheath, and the slaughter and depression lingered in every corner.

The aftermath of the assassination that occurred more than three months ago has not yet dissipated, and the guards of the Forbidden Palace have not slackened at all, even tighter than when the assassination first took place.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Guo Yuanzhou is standing peacefully outside the gate of the Shoucheng Hall in the deepest part of the Forbidden Palace at this moment, waiting for his father's summons.

He has a graceful demeanor, a gentle appearance, and a natural dilution in his demeanor, which makes him show a calmness beyond his peers.

He stood there indifferently, the stunning scenery of Xuandu Peak in the distance, and the guards waiting for him in the distance, in his eyes, it was like no different from the two rows of poplars standing outside the gate of this palace.

The cold wind came from all directions, swaying Guo Yuanzhou's Xuanjin sleeves, but he stood very steady, frowning and lowering his eyes, like an old monk in a fixed place, as if he had merged with the surrounding scenery. In addition to his wind-swept hair and clothes, his body has always maintained a very appropriate posture: his back is straight, but his expression is humble, and his momentum is calm, but there is no lack of youthful vitality.

In the body of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it seems that many different temperaments are integrated, and each one is just right. Just like this action of standing outside the palace and waiting, through him, people can not only feel the vague courage of a generation of princes, but also the obedience and humility of being a son of man and a minister.

All in all, judging from his appearance alone, Guo Yuanzhou is indeed a qualified prince, and his every look and action is so in line with the norms, that people can't find fault with it.

Footsteps suddenly came from the door of the hall, and then I saw a small yellow door with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, with his hands in his sleeves, and walked out of the Shoucheng Hall quickly.

Guo Yuanzhou perked up and turned his head to look at the little yellow door.

The little yellow door had a compact stride, and the sleeves of his shirt were windy, until he walked quickly in front of Guo Yuanzhou to salute, the folds at the hem of his shirt were still turbulent.

"See Your Highness. He bowed down according to the most standard forbidden palace etiquette, and his voice was slightly breathless, showing that he was in a hurry all the way.

"Excuse me. Guo Yuanzhou raised his hand, his expression was light and gentle, and there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

The little yellow door didn't dare to straighten up, still bowed, and said clearly: "Your Majesty said, I feel a little uncomfortable after the court meeting, and I want to rest first, please go back and come back tomorrow." ”

Xiao Huangmen's clear voice was like a straight line, and it was thrown into Guo Yuanzhou's ears without emotion.

Guo Yuanzhou responded without hesitation: "Yes, I will obey my father's orders." After saying this, he raised his head and looked at Xiao Huangmen again, with just the right amount of concern on his face: "You go back to pass a word for the palace, and say that the palace respectfully invites your father, Emperor Sheng'an." ”

Xiao Huangmen said yes and bowed down and stepped aside.

Guo Yuanzhou turned around and faced the direction of the palace gate, knelt on the ground, and completed the full set of etiquette when the ministers met the king outside the palace gate, before slowly retreating to the front of the steps.

At the bottom of the stairs is the prince's guard of honor, there are about 20 people, and the number is not too many. Although he is walking in the palace, there is no need to put on too much pomp, but the rules that should be observed still have to be kept, even though Guo Yuanzhou thinks that he does not bring a guard of honor to come over to ask for peace, and he can show his sincerity, but unfortunately, in the end, he still has to abide by the rules, otherwise he will be said to be "frivolous" by the officials.

Walking on the wide Baishi Palace Road, Guo Yuanzhou's expression was still diluted and gentle, and between his eyebrows and eyes was calm for all occasions.

The palace road is horizontal and vertical, there are not so many twists and turns, except for a few winding paths in the imperial garden, every railing and every corner in this palace shows a kind of bright and righteous momentum, as if there is no conspiracy to hide.

But who knows?

There are many people in this world, and there are also many things that are inconsistent, and the more gorgeous the people or things hidden under the gorgeous appearance, the more unsightly they are usually become.

Guo Yuanzhou's expression was extremely light, even if he stared at him carefully, there was only gentleness in those calm eyes, so flat that people could instantly ignore its bottomlessness.

The prince's guard of honor appeared, the palace people knelt down, and the palace people who were in a hurry to the ground could be seen from time to time beside the palace road, they were like weeds blown down by the west wind, and they were half short on the side of His Royal Highness the Prince.

From this palace road out to the west, it is an equally straight palace road, and the poplar trees next to the road are also lined up in two columns, if you are not familiar with the palace, just walking on such a road, you will also feel at a loss. Because, these palace roads are almost identical, and even the number of beast head stone pillars next to the road is exactly the same.

It wasn't until this palace road came to an end and turned around again and came to a crossroads that Guo Yuanzhou's expression changed slightly.

"Han Zhong, go and take a look at a few imperial brothers. He said gently, addressed to an elderly chamberlain who was walking a few paces behind him.

Hearing this, the chamberlain named Han Zhong bowed silently, and then made a gesture. The four little chamberlains dressed in palace uniforms of different grades got the order, left the team, and ran quickly towards the fork in the road on the west side.

Guo Yuanzhou stopped slightly, looked back at Han Zhong, and the smile on his face was very kind: "Han Zhong, you said that this time, will the royal brothers see the palace?"

Han Zhong bowed, and the old man's straight voice was slightly sharp: "Your Highnesses are the body of a daughter, and you don't dare to speculate. ”

Push a clean answer.

Guo Yuanzhou had a smile on his lips and stared at Han Zhong for a long time.

Han Zhong's waist was bent deeply, his face was lowered to the ground, and from Guo Yuanzhou's angle, he could only see the other party's bundle of hair brocade and the gray sideburns exposed under the head.