The long convoy drove slowly along the winding official road, and the maid asked with some concern: "The slave maid has never been out of the palace in her life, and she has never been out of southern Xinjiang in her life, but the slave maid heard that Izumo is a place of outstanding people and spirits, and it is also a country of etiquette, and I think that the princess will be happy after marrying her." ”

Cui Wei was talking to herself, and seeing that Duanmu Xiu'er hadn't answered, she looked up and saw Duanmu Xiu'er lifting the spun curtains with her bare hands, looking at the scenery outside through the gap.

The green mountains stretch out, the green water flows for a long time, and the colorful butterflies in the rhododendrons all over the mountains are dancing.

This will be the last time she will look at the scenery of her hometown and stand on the land of her hometown. Therefore, Duanmu Xiu'er is extremely greedy and wants to engrave this prosperous beauty in her mind.

For the sake of the safety of southern Xinjiang, her imperial brother sent her to Emperor Izumo as a bargaining chip for his relatives.

Duanmu Xiu'er only felt extremely ironic, when did the safety of a country be tied to a weak woman?

If so, is it the country's sorrow or its luck?

There are clear teardrops on Duanmu Xiu'er's beautiful side face, shining with colorful light under the sun. She once knelt in front of the royal brother and begged bitterly, but the imperial brother did not care about the affection between the brother and sister. Resolutely to marry his only sister far away to Izumo.

"Eldest princess, don't be sad. The slave maid heard that the emperor of Izumo, Sima Chunai, was a humble gentleman, and besides, our princess was so beautiful, she would definitely be able to love her with her forehead. Cui Wei said comfortingly.

Duanmu Xiu'er smiled lightly at the corner of her mouth. took Cuiwi's hand and said, "From now on, I will only have you by my side." ”

Cui Wei also held Duanmu Xiu'er's hand and choked up: "The slave will protect the princess, and she will protect the princess if she works hard." ”

Duanmu Xiu'er is just kind-hearted, but not stupid. The intrigues and tricks in the harem are more treacherous than the previous dynasties, and looking at the royal brother's harem, the queen mother's hard work can be known.

So, she is not as open as Cui Wei, beautiful? Izumo is rich in things, is there still a lack of beautiful women?

The homeland was left far behind, and Duanmu Xiu'er looked far away, but she could no longer see the green mountains and clear lakes. The last trace of obsession in my heart disappeared in an instant.

Izumo has a flat terrain and is dominated by plains. It's a little more expansive. Compared with southern Xinjiang, it has more heritage and atmosphere.

After another half a month, the capital of Izumo was in sight.

"Princess, you see that is the legendary capital. You see, the walls are really majestic. Cui Wei pointed to the distance with some excitement and smiled.

In the end, it is good to be young and simple, and novelty quickly overcomes sorrow. But they don't know the road ahead.

Duanmu Xiu'er is a petite and beautiful woman, with the unique charm of a southern Xinjiang woman. Just those who are familiar with her know how fierce her temperament is.

For example, even if she hated such a cruel decision by her royal brother. But in her heart, she also understands the helplessness of a weak country against a strong country, and she would rather believe that if there is a solution, the imperial brother will not make such a decision. So, she obediently put on a bright red wedding dress and came to Izumo.

Since she came to Izumo willingly, her life no longer belongs to herself, but to the thousands of people in southern Xinjiang. Because she is the only eldest princess in southern Xinjiang. It is her responsibility to protect her people, her homeland.

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor edict said, the eldest princess of southern Xinjiang, Duanmu Xiu'er, is elegant and dignified. Established as a concubine. The title is clear. Bestow on the Zhongcui Palace, admire this. The eunuch's shrill voice resounded over the Forbidden City.

Queen Nie had a decent smile on her face, and personally stepped forward to help Duanmu Xiu'er up, and said softly: "I can be regarded as looking forward to my sister, Your Majesty can think of my sister every day." ”

Duanmu Xiu'er was flattered, and saluted the queen and said: "Lao Niangniang is hanging, but the concubine is not." It's just that the road is far away, and it will inevitably be delayed for a few days. The queen's mother is the world, and there are thousands of phoenixes. Your Majesty has a mother by his side, where can he still think of the concubine's puliu posture. ”

The smile on the queen's face grew, and she said to Sima Chu: "Nanjiang has a good idea and chose a woman with sharp teeth like my sister. ”

Sima Chu vaguely saw Duanmu Xiu'er's pretty face through the light veil. The heart leaked and stopped for half a beat.

The cave room is a candle night, the red candle shines high, and the Zhongcui Palace is a sea of red.

Sima Chu picked up Duanmu Xiu'er's red hijab, revealing Duanmu Xiu'er's delicate face, which looked like a ripe peach, attracting people to pick.

"Are you afraid of me?" Sima Chu's voice was gentle and affectionate, not as majestic as usual.

Duanmu Xiu'er raised her head in surprise when she heard this, and saw a young and handsome face, didn't she say that the emperor of Izumo was over forty years old and had an ugly appearance? It can be seen that rumors cannot be believed.

"Concubines are not afraid. Duanmu Xiu'er replied. The voice is calm and easy-going, without too much restraint and respect, and there is no deliberate flattery.

"Then why don't you dare to look at me? Or is it an obstacle to my view?" Sima Chu laughed.

Duanmu Xiu'er was amused, giggling, her voice was as beautiful as a lark, and she didn't have the arrogance of smiling toothlessly. It's even more straightforward and cute.

"Is Your Majesty so unconfident about your looks?" Duanmu Xiu'er asked slyly.

Sima Chu's heart trembled, no woman had ever dared to talk to him like this, and no woman had ever made him feel a little nervous on such a night.

In the green gauze tent, the big red quilt of the mandarin ducks playing in the water, and the kind head under the bed.

The night is beautiful and full of spring. It turned out that he had taken her to heart so much.

For a month in a row, Sima Chu was either in the imperial study or in Zhongcui Palace. The two feelings are intimate, and the honey is strong. Where else can I manage.

Combining favor is also equivalent to integrating the resentment of the entire harem. Although Sima Chu has the heart to protect him, there are times when he is helpless, and there are times when he can't help himself.

Gradually, the emperor began to distance himself from her, because there were many new beauties in the palace. Without Sima Chu's protection, Duanmu Xiu'er had a Qing concubine who was demoted to a Qing concubine.

Fortunately, time is good medicine, and slowly Duanmu Xiu'er is no longer a thorn in the eyes of the people in the harem, and everyone almost forgets that in Zhongcui Palace lives the Qing Concubine who was favored for a while.

Duanmu Xiu'er, like an outsider living in seclusion in Zhongcui Palace, was grounded in Zhongcui Palace because she offended Sima Chu, and she was not allowed to go out without an edict, and outsiders were naturally not allowed to enter.

The concubines outside were happy to gloat and watch a good show. It's just that no one would have thought that Duanmu Xiu'er in the Clock Cui Palace was already four months pregnant. There is a slight bulge in the abdomen.

"Cui Wei, they all said that giving birth to a child hurts, and I was a little scared. Although Duanmu Xiu'er said that she was afraid, her hand on her abdomen was so gentle, and the smile on the corner of her mouth was so gentle.

Cui Wei smiled: "Princess, don't listen to their nonsense, I used to hear my mother say that after a woman gave birth to a child, her life is complete." ”

Duanmu Xiu'er replied with a smile: "Your mother is right. That's how I feel, too. ”

With the expectation of a new life, with the yearning for a new life. Pregnant in October, the melon is ripe.

It hurts incredibly

Duanmu Xiu'er's voice was hoarse, "This palace is not born, and this palace does not want to be born." ”

Then he asked Cui Wei, who was anxious to cry, and said, "What about the emperor? Why hasn't the emperor come yet?" ”

At this moment, she hopes that Sima Chu can be by her side, even if she doesn't do anything, just by her side.

"Today is the middle of the month, and the emperor is staying in Jingren Palace. Cui Wei choked back.

Just when Duanmu Xiu'er was about to fall asleep, she vaguely saw a flash of bright yellow, followed by a loud shout, "If Xiu'er has a good one, I want you to be buried together." ”

Duanmu Xiu'er's hand was tightly held by Sima Chu. She felt the warmth and power coming from his palm.

It's strange to say that Duanmu Xiu'er only felt full of strength at that time.

"Ahh

A loud baby cry was heard. Duanmu Xiu'er breathed a sigh of relief and lay on the bed softly.

Sima Chu kissed Duanmu Xiu'er's forehead, and his voice was a little choked: "Xiu'er, you gave birth to a prince for me." ”

"Please give the emperor a name. Duanmu Xiu'er's voice replied weakly.

Sima Chu thought about it and said, "Sima Lie, is it okay to call Sima Lie?"

Duanmu Xiu'er shouted softly: "Ah Lie, Ah Lie"

Jun's grace is like flowing water, and the old grace is broken first.

Later, Duanmu Xiu'er often looked at the flowers and plants in the yard alone in a daze, thinking not of Sima Chu, but about the homeland full of rhododendrons, the place called Southern Xinjiang.