Chapter 1: An Awkward Boy
It is late spring, the Pushan in the south of the capital of Chu is already a piece of spring splendor, the sky is high and the clouds are white, the pine is upright, the tender grass is verdant, there are more large pieces of delicate mountain flowers to cover it, the mountain wind blows, the fragrance of flowers is overflowing, the fragrance is fragrant. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
The most prosperous temple near the capital of Chu is the Puning Temple located on this Pu Mountain, with apricot yellow courtyard walls, blue-gray temple ridges, and luxuriant towering ancient trees, which look like a treasure in the mountains and forests. In the early morning, the mountains and forests are foggy, and the Puning Temple is even more smoky, the melodious bells, and the bursts of chanting are becoming more and more Chen, and the pure land of the Puning Temple is quiet and mysterious.
Today is the death day of the deceased former Anguo prince and his wife, and in the Puguang Palace, the presiding officer of Puning Temple is doing things to the former Anguo prince and his wife. A little girl who was only six or seven years old knelt straight underneath, her plain brocade dress was exquisite, the skirt cuffs were intricately embroidered, and the simple and neat bun was inserted with a branch of the pearl hairpin. Dongzhu is the size of a pigeon's egg, round and huge, the color is crystal clear, exuding a luster halo, which is a rare and rare product. A few palace maids in plain brocade clothes knelt behind the little girl in a regular manner, hugging the little girl.
The little girl took the incense handed by the old host, solemnly worshipped the incense, and after finishing, sat down cross-legged and began to chant. The small waist is straight, and the serious and peaceful look on the immature face makes the old host nod his head.
She is the only princess of Chu - Chu Shuhuang, named Princess Shengping. It is said that her name was given by the Emperor of Chu himself, and the word phoenix alone knows the love of the Emperor of Chu. The title was given when he was one year old, and it was prosperous and peaceful, which also showed the expectations of the Chu Emperor for the Chu State in his heart.
The deceased former Anguo prince and his wife only had one son under their knees, and they returned to their hometown when Fuling returned to their hometown and have not returned yet. There is only one old An Guogong in the Anguo Mansion, and the concubine in the previous life is also alone, and there are no close relatives in the capital. Chu Shuhuang often lives in the Anguo Mansion, and the former Anguo Gongzi is still her cousin, so on this special day in recent years, she has come to Puning Temple to do things for her "cousin and aunt".
There was a faint noise, and immediately a grandmother got up and walked out. Although there is no martial law on the entire Puning Temple today, this main hall is still cleared, how can someone make noise at this time? What are the guards doing to eat, it's really deadly!
Before Mama Lin could go out, a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, dressed in white, had already walked in with the morning light on his back. The young man's proud momentum made Mama Lin choke, and before she could reprimand, the young man had already walked to the front row to salute solemnly.
This sudden situation made several palace maids and grandmothers hug around the little princess. The little princess glanced up, then lowered her head and read the scriptures earnestly.
The young man was dressed in a white soft silk brocade robe, with a belt inlaid with white jade on his waist, his hair was tied behind his head by a white brocade belt, his movements were regular and solemn, and he sat cross-legged on the other side and began to chant after offering incense and worshipping.
Although Mama Lin didn't see the appearance of the young man clearly, she also saw that the other party was a person with status, and this attitude obviously respected the former Anguo prince and his wife, and it was not good to disturb the law when the princess did not express her position. Fortunately, the princess is still young, so she doesn't have to worry about male and female defense, so she just guards around the princess in case of safety. At the same time, he secretly complained about the ineffective guards outside, how could he let people in?
The ritual proceeded calmly until after noon. The palace maid stepped forward to help the princess, bid farewell to the host, and went to the courtyard where she stayed to freshen up and rest. Mama Lin saw that the young man was still chanting quietly, and her eyes did not slant, slightly dissatisfied but also a little relieved.
After the little princess left, the young man and the host greeted each other, exchanged a few words of greeting, and left the hall after thanking him.
Surrounded by everyone, the little princess gradually walked away, and did not see that the young man left the hall and stared at her back quietly.
After returning to the courtyard and washing up briefly, Chu Shuhuang took the tea and drank a few sips before feeling better. After reciting the scriptures for most of the day, I was really thirsty, and my legs were numb. Chu Shuhuang leaned on the soft couch, and the two personal palace maids immediately stepped forward to give her a gentle massage. At this time, Mama Lin came in with a happy face, "Princess, who do you guess that person is?" ”
Chu Shuhuang drank three cups of tea in a row, looking at the joy on Mama's face, he also felt better, "Who can make Mama so happy?" After thinking about it, he said: "Look at that person, he is not very old, most of them are children of official eunuchs, and he has a close relationship with the Anguo Mansion?" ”
"Uh-huh." Mama Lin nodded frequently, her eyes shining and waiting for Chu Shuhuang to say it.
Chu Shuhuang thought for a while: "In Beijing, there are not many people who are close to the Anguo Mansion, and Aunt Rou has no close people, not to mention that she is still so arrogant and fearless, even the princess's honor guard dares to break in?" Chu Shuhuang turned his head to look at Mama Lin and asked, "It can't be my so-called cousin coming back, right?" ”
"Ouch, my princess, my cousin is my cousin, what are you doing?" Mama Lin complained happily.
Chu Shuhuang deliberately annoyed: "Mamma ~ Mamma ~ , the queen mother should really let you take care of him back then, how can you be so towards him?" ”
Looking at the little princess's angry little expression, Mama Lin was even happier, "It's still the princess to me!" ”
Chu Shuhuang didn't care about her: "Then you take two people to see him for me first, see if he needs anything, and wait for me to rest before visiting him." He turned around and said, "Did you report to Grandpa An, and the queen mother is also worried about this cousin?" ”
"Princess, don't worry, someone has already gone, and it is estimated that they will know by night. This time, Niangniang and An Guogong were both happy, and finally came back, thank God!! ”
Chu Shuhuang ignored Mama Lin's nagging, and had already started to eat fast, and he had been hungry for most of the day. After a long period of etiquette, although he was very hungry, Chu Shuhuang still tasted elegant, which was pleasing to the eye, and after eating until he was full, he stopped his chopsticks and moved to the soft couch to rest.
really responded to that sentence, and Chu Shuhuang couldn't help but think of his own thoughts. In the past two years, she has secretly practiced martial arts in the Anguo Mansion, but Grandpa An is very busy and has no time to teach her at all, so she has only learned a set of basic boxing techniques in the past two years. Now that Hua Chang is back, can you let Hua Chang teach herself?
Chu Shuhuang thought about it, Hua Changgui is the prince of the Anguo Mansion, I heard that when he returned to his hometown, he took away half of the people of the Anguo Mansion, and he had the queen mother to support him, unlike himself, a princess who listened to the glory, asked for money without money, and had no power. If he wants to, he really has nothing to bargain with him, and the queen mother won't force Hua Chang for this, it's really difficult......