Chapter Ninety-Six: Still Friends

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General Yi wanted to enliven up the atmosphere, but the atmosphere did not give him face.

The two children lowered their heads at the same time, and even the posture of holding the tea bowl was the same.

Belch...... There was a brief silence

"Eat melon seeds, eat melon seeds."

The old general pushed Pan Erniang's secret boiled melon seeds to the thirteenth as if offering treasures.

"This melon seed..."The old general seemed to have found a gate to pry open the deadlock, and began to gush about his niece's secret five-spiced black melon seeds, which were still wet.

Belch...... There was another brief silence.

This melon seed was produced by his own Zhuangzi, and the recipe was gradually perfected by Qinglan and Aunt Pan under his picky taste buds. Thirteen struggled to control his facial nerves so that the conversation didn't seem awkward.

He glanced at Qing Lan, who was sitting in the first place opposite him, and the other party's eyes were glazed, as if he was far away.

There was a silent silence again.

"Good tea."

In fact, Thirteen didn't taste anything at all, and he couldn't find out if he was given a bowl of bitter medicine soup at this time.

"......" Originally, the next line of the old general was: This year's new tea has not come down yet, this is the tea from last winter, wronged His Royal Highness, and the hospitality is not good - okay, it is saved.

"That old man..."Wrap two taels of old tea and give it away?! Can we not play cards according to the routine like this, it will kill people! The old man can't say this, how can he do such a thing! It's just the Thirteenth Prince, is it really okay for us to talk like this?

"Don't bother," Thirteen finally found a "gap" in the conversation, "I have been in the palace (imprisoned) for this time, and I will not be able to regain my freedom until after the end of the Halloween Festival." ”

It's not that the master deliberately hid it, is it involuntarily okay? At the end, he also added: "Wu Shi was also sent out by his father." "It's not that you don't teach Brother Yu'er, it's really the emperor's order to do it, don't think nonsense.

Qinglan, who was silent at the moment, after the initial shock and anger, a new round of scuffle unfolded in her head.

"He actually hid it from you, and he hid it for so long! After so many years, he didn't occasionally remember who he was?! An angry voice shouted.

"He must have a hard time hiding it from you, maybe his father didn't let him say it?" A gentle voice defended a friend.

"It's okay to reveal it a little, at least don't be the fool who knows last! Look, the whole world knows his identity, just you, and you still claim to be a good friend of others, but you don't even know who they are! "Anger doesn't intend to compromise, don't say it, this really said it to Qinglan's heart.

"This understanding is too narrow, once his identity is exposed, what if it causes great danger? (Assassination?) Murder? When the time comes, we will be the first to bear the brunt! Clearly, gentleness was provoked by anger.

Suddenly, a cool voice came in: "Shu Qinglan, what are you so angry about, you should be happy, people are the prince, the prince understands!" You are the prince's friend, and the future is unlimited! ”

"Bright future? It's a big problem, okay! What if he wants to fight for the throne? If you're not careful, you'll never recover! Are you willing to drag your whole family into the water? Another new voice who is bearish immediately retorted, of course, that bearishness always thinks of the worst.

"Who said that if he is a prince, he will fight for the throne, he still has a big brother!" Gentle and resolute protection of thirteen.

"What's wrong with my eldest brother, when my father still kills his son, it's the most ruthless emperor's family!" It's very different to look at the decline and take it for granted.

"Do you want to go on a career path? With a prince so close, you are waiting for the future..."

Without waiting for this voice to finish, the other voices in the head were not to be outdone, and rushed out:

"Shu Qinglan, are you crazy, how big a face you are, making friends with a prince, you are too long!"

"Shu Qinglan, don't listen to them, that's thirteen, you forgot that he saved you in the first place."

"That~ is the credit of the big gold!"

"He can also die without help!"

"Shu Qinglan, you are a villain who clings to the powerful!"

"Thirteen is a friend!"

That's enough! Stop it!

Qing Lanwu stood up, startling the two who were trying to liven up the atmosphere.

"Well, Your Highness must give the old man a face, and lunch has been prepared at home." The righteous old general was ready to escape.

"......" If it were in normal times, Thirteen would definitely be happy, and in these days in the palace, he had never eaten a full meal. But now... He glanced up at Qinglan's expression, uh, well, no expression.

"That's it," General Yi enthusiastically pushed his granddaughter to thirteen, "Greet Your Highness, I'll go to the kitchen and have a look." ”

This reason is extremely lame.

As soon as the old general went out, Thirteen immediately stood up, and when he walked in front of Qinglan, he didn't know how to speak.

"Why didn't you go to school today?" Thirteen immediately wanted to slap himself after speaking.

"Yes, it's a coincidence, Master, why did they go to read the papers." I shouldn't be here, should I? that you may continue to hide from me.

Roar, spring skull...

"That, how did the old general become your third grandfather?" Father knows about this, right? Does the Father know it?!

"He was originally my third grandfather." Too lazy to explain to you.

"Well, I—" I didn't mean to hide it from you.

Qinglan waved her hand, causing Lao Tzu to worry so much for so many days, it turned out that she had entered the palace to "enjoy glory and wealth".

"Grounded?" Qinglan said deliberately.

"Uh... Well. "Let's be honest, there's nothing to be ashamed of.

"Thank you." Qinglan looked at Thirteen sincerely.

Huh? Thirteen seemed to be shaken by the glare of the sun, and then he reacted to what Qing Lan was talking about. "Uh, that, I'm supposed to do it."

"There's nothing that should be done." It's like you've been hiding from me for so many years, shouldn't you squeak in advance?

Well, Qinglan's problem of drilling the tip of the horns has been committed again.

"I, I was..."Thirteen didn't know where to start, obviously he had already finished the draft just now.

"Why are you... How can the emperor allow you to be outside? "You're a prince, you can't be... Especially unwelcome, right?

"I, that, the great monk said that I can't live in the palace, so..."

So the exiles? Are you kidding!

"I lived in my uncle's house until I was six years old, and then I had an illness, which was favored by Imperial Doctor Qin, and it happened that he returned to his hometown to celebrate his mother's birthday, so I followed him to Jinan Mansion." You know what's next.

"That's... How could the emperor agree that you will be away for a long time. "The key is that you are not in the capital yet, don't tell me that you don't know that the prince can't leave the capital without an edict.

"I'm begging my father," Thirteen blushed for a moment, "and my father announced to the public that I went to Zhongnan Mountain with the great monk. ”

I see.

"Then now..."Qing Lan looked at Thirteen with some concern, after all, she had involved him.

"It's just a month," Thirteen regained his old smile, "every day is to read books, follow my father and the emperor to get familiar with government affairs, and after the end of the Halloween Festival, I will be free." "Don't worry, it's still safe to be by my father's side.

Fool, after a month, will the Manchu civil and military still not know you? Can you still come to Guozijian to study?

"Then, then you pay attention to safety and be cautious in everything." Do you know what the situation is in the palace, you are still underage.

Thirteen looked at Qinglan cautiously, "You, you're not angry with me, are you?" ”

I'm angry! I'm angry! But I'm even more worried that you won't survive this month!

"What right do I have to be angry with you." Qinglan felt sour when she heard this.

You, you—" You punch me twice. "Anyway, don't ignore me, don't alienate me.

"Cut," Qinglan twisted her face to the side, "I don't dare, Your Royal Highness." ”

This title is a bit like Qu Wanying's lines in some drama.

"I'm thirteen, and all of them are...! You know. "The one in front of you is the real me, what prince is not a prince, maybe you can be more comfortable without this identity!

"I don't understand." Qinglan deliberately angered him, and the inexplicable little grievances in her heart have not been resolved!

"Shu Qinglan." Taking a deep breath, Thirteen lowered his voice and said: "It's my fault for this, I apologize, don't be like this, it's not easy for me to come out..."

"What excuse are you looking for?" Qinglan was very curious, it stands to reason that the emperor should be a very principled person. (Emperor Jingtai: What should I say, I was originally a very principled person)

"My eldest brother..."

"The Five Princes?"

"Yes. He..."

"Is he going to be the crown prince?" Qinglan discussed this matter with the third grandfather yesterday morning.

"Do you want to ask so directly?"

"I don't want to say it, anyway, you don't hide this from me." Qinglan pouted.

Thirteen is about to go crazy, how can girls mess around and make no sense at all! "Almost. Don't tell anyone about it..."

"Am I the one with such a leaky mouth!"

"Reminder, reminder."

"In the future, you are not allowed to hide anything from me, even if I am about to be beheaded by the emperor immediately." Qing Lan made a clicking gesture while proposing her own conditions, joking, what is the most important thing between friends, trust! And without reservations! (I'm the author who can't help but complain: It's really difficult for a strong man, you can be a demon)

"..."State secrets want to tell you too?"

"Except for state secrets." You want to tell me that I don't dare to listen yet.

"Okay." Thirteen's tone was firm.

"Are you going to the Five Princes' Mansion tomorrow?" The whole capital knew that he gave birth to his eldest son.

"I just asked for leave today to buy a gift for my nephew." ”

Qinglan was speechless, really insincere, weren't you going to do something for your nephew before?

"There are a lot of people at the banquet, so be careful about what you eat."

Thirteen smiled, "You're thinking too much. "They don't dare.

I was about to give another sentence of thirteen or two sentences, but I heard a cheerful footsteps.

Thirteen then remembered, where did those messengers go?

The prince came to issue the decree, and naturally there was a group of teams behind him, or who would take the documents (Danshu iron scrolls) issued by the royal seal officials and the marquis clothes prepared by the Ministry of Rites.

"Your Highness?!" Appleface took the lead, and as soon as he entered the door, he met the errand people drinking tea in the gatehouse, and naturally immediately knew the good news of his grandfather's promotion to loyalty. Appleface is very excited, grandpa has done his best for Dashun in this life, and a loyal candidate is the affirmation of the country's contribution to him.

Lin Yinfei, who came in next, also saluted immediately, "Thirteen princes." ”

Xiaobao and Brother He, who followed closely, suddenly stumbled, Your Highness? Prince?

Xiaobao's face is very exciting.

Qinglan was suddenly in a good mood, I wasn't the last fool I knew.

A baker's dozen:......

During the banquet, Xiaobao seemed to have a grudge against food, and gnawed on the bones with hatred.

Thirteen looked at Qinglan for help.

Qinglan shrugged, unable to do anything, the bell must be tied to the bell.

Thirteen also buried his head in hard work, and only when he was full did he have the strength to think about it.

After dinner, Appleface proposes to go to the school grounds.

"I'll go get some refreshments." Qinglan fled shamefully.

"Sister, I'll help you with it." Brother He'er climbed down the pole.

"I'll take my leave." Lin Yinfei felt that he was very knowledgeable about current affairs.

"I'll send you." Apple's face was flushed.

Xiao Bao glanced at Thirteen, and walked to the backyard first.

A baker's dozen:......

"Look at the knife!" Xiaobao shouted, in fact, he was not good at making knives.

After slashing indiscriminately, and finding that Thirteen's face was not red or panting, Xiaobao was furious, "Look at the sword!" ”

His swordsmanship is really not very good, if in normal times, Thirteen will give him two words, but right now... Thirteen had no choice but to put his hands behind his back and silently say in his heart: It's good if you're happy.

The brothers who grew up together, ate and slept with him, and went to school, thinking that he was the last one to know his true identity, Xiaobao suddenly became angry, "Look at the boxing!" ”

Xiaobao has been learning boxing for the longest time, and his boxing method is still reasonable.

Thirteen knew that this was really angry. Qinglan said that the more angry Xiaobao was, the more he cared about himself, and Thirteen thought that it was quite useful.

This fight lasted for a whole hour, and finally, the two men who were physically exhausted collapsed on the ground in disheveled clothes.

"Do you still treat me as a brother?" Thirteen asked the answer he was most eager to know.

"Who dares to treat you as a brother," Xiaobao said evilly, seeing his sad face in thirteen seconds, he felt more comfortable, "Let's treat you as my best friend." ”

Thirteen breathed a long sigh of relief, looked at the sun in the west, and looked at them warmly, feeling that the years were quiet.

Suddenly, he remembered the reason for leaving the palace this time, it's over, and the gift hasn't been bought yet!

Thirteen slammed off the ground, and happened to see Qinglan coming over with refreshments.

"It's time for you to go back to the palace, right?" The gang had lunch and left.

Thirteen frowned.

"What's wrong?" Realizing that Thirteen's expression was wrong, Qinglan glanced down at Xiaobao: Haven't you fought enough?

"Qingqing," Thirteen poured two cups of tea in one breath, staring at Qinglan a little nervously, "Is there anything..."

"Gifts?" Big brother, you just remember now, where can I prepare a gift for you?

Thirteen nodded, looking at the two good friends expectantly.

"That's... Is it okay to have fireworks? Xiaobao suggested.

Thirteen and Qinglan's eyes suddenly lit up: Good idea!

"Shortly after the New Year, the shopkeepers who sell fireworks should still be in stock."

"There should be some in the house, too." Qinglan vaguely remembered that her cousin seemed to have said that she bought a lot of fireworks in the New Year.

Thirteen couldn't wait to hug the two friends fiercely, "When the master comes out (palace), please go down to the restaurant!" After saying that, he ran away without looking back.

"Any tea?" Xiaobao asked, holding two empty cups.

"No, I'll prepare two glasses of juice." Qinglan looked at him apologetically.