Chapter 111: Entering the Palace (1)
Since the unhappy end of that day, until before entering the palace, Han Xi has never seen Tang Buxi again. Even when he entered the palace, he was not seen. Or Ying sent a carriage to pick her up, but the prince had already entered the palace.
Han Xi went this time, and it was the identity of Miss Tang Jiabiao. Coincidentally, Mrs. Tang's maiden family was surnamed Han, and Hanxi borrowed the name "Han Xi" to act as the daughter of Mrs. Tang's third sister's family. As for Han Xiao, he needs to wait a little longer in the Tang Mansion, waiting for the day when the son of Zaifu's family is selected, before he can enter the palace.
Even though Hanxi was well-informed, the palace was a place she had never set foot in. Riding in a carriage to the gate of a palace called "Xuanqi", Ying asked her to get out of the car, and said in her ear: "Girl, except for the emperor, the queen mother, the queen, the prince and the masters above the palace concubines, no one else is allowed to take a carriage or a soft sedan chair in the palace, and the girl must be asked to walk for a while." β
Hanxi nodded, and jumped off the carriage with ease. Although they are only walking in a side door, they are already very magnificent and magnificent, worthy of the style of heaven! The four guards guarding the door stood tall and did not squint. A palace man dressed as a eunuch stood inside the door with a whisk in his hand, and it was the inner chamberlain sent by the prince to meet them.
Ying waved at the inner attendant and respectfully called "father-in-law". The waiter didn't hold any shelf, and arched his hand towards Hanxi, with a rather modest attitude: "Presumably this is Miss Cousin of the Tang Mansion." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ordered me to wait here for Miss, and Miss came with me. β
"There is Father-in-law." Hanxi smiled and responded, and the etiquette was appropriate.
From this palace gate to the prince's east palace, there is still a long distance. Hanxi walked all the way, silently writing down the terrain in his heart and observing the things around him. The chamberlain walked ahead. Cold Tide and Shadow followed him side by side. Shadow gently pulled Han Xi's hand, put an object into her hand, and said in a low voice, "Girl, put it away and wear it with you." β
Seeing that the waiter didn't notice their strangeness, Han Xi spread out his palms. I saw a string of beads lying quietly in the palm of her hand, and it seemed that it was not ordinary. I don't know what it's made of.
Hanxi looked at the shadow in some surprise. His eyes were full of inquiry. Shadow stood between her lips with her index finger in one hand, made a silent hint, and whispered, "The girl just wears it." β
Seeing the shadow was reluctant to say more. Hanxi didn't ask any more, just silently put away the beads. However, her heart is as bright as a mirror, and this bead will naturally not be given to her by the shadow, it must be Tang Bu's doing.
Walk all the way to the East Palace. After passing through the hall with a few entrances and exits, the chamberlain led them to the garden in the East Palace. There is also a lotus pond in the prince's east palace. Different from the light and elegant pink cranes in the Tang Mansion, the pond here is full of superb glow and waves. A pool of demonic red lotus to the extreme is like a raging fire, which makes people a little dizzy.
The prince is quite an interesting person. There is no bridge over the lotus pond, and if you want to reach the central pavilion, you need to cross the river by boat. The cold tide stepped on a flat boat parked on the shore. From a distance, I saw an octagonal pavilion with vermilion lacquer and gold tiles in the middle of the lake, and there was a person with a jade crown in gorgeous clothes. Standing in the pavilion. Although he couldn't see his face clearly from a distance, judging from the clothes with the golden silk auspicious cloud dragon pattern, it should be the prince Situ Mu of the current dynasty.
In addition to the crown prince, there is another person standing with his hands in his hands, and the purple and gold eight regiments of Kui Niu robe show a noble temperament. Even if he stands with the prince, he is not humble at all, but even more luxurious.
Han Xi followed the chamberlain officer out of the boat, stepped onto the octagonal pavilion, lowered his eyebrows and made a respectful appearance, and walked in front of the prince and Tang Buxi.
The inner attendant first hit the two of them and said, "Your Highness, Tang Gongzi, Miss Biao has arrived." β
When Han Xi heard this, he took a step forward and knelt in front of the prince, still hanging his head, and courteous for several weeks: "Han Xi, the daughter of the people, I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness is blessed and safe." β
Han Xi lowered his head, and could only see the person in front of him rolling the corners of his robe with silk and gold rimmed and the moon-white gold dragon pattern soaphorn boots. The prince's laughing voice came into his ears: "Oh, is this the cousin of the gentleman in front of you?" Seeing that Mr. is so outstanding, Miss Biao must also be a stunning beauty! Get up, don't always kneel around, it seems like this palace likes to make people kneel and talk. β
"The people's daughter thanked His Royal Highness the Prince." Han Xi got up when he heard this.
The prince's age should be two or three years older than Tang Bujing, but he openly called Tang Bujing "sir", which shows that he attaches great importance to Cheng DΓΉ. I heard that he deliberately promoted Tang Bujing to the crown prince and young master, which is the official position of Zheng Erpin. It's just that Tang Bu was shocked and refused, feeling that Yu Lifa was incompatible, and refused many times, but the prince couldn't, so he only kept him by his side to be a strategist. After Hanxi got up, he stood on one side with his head down.
Seeing that the girl in front of him was only eighteen or nineteen years old, she seemed restrained and quiet, like a lake without waves, which aroused Situ Mu's interest more and more. He laughed twice and said to Han Xi: "How can you always keep your head down and not make a mistake." Raise your head and let Hongu see! β
Han Xi listened to a hint of frivolous banter in his words, and his heart was unhappy, but he could only force himself to look up at him. It's just that when he raised his head and met his eyes, Situ Mu was greatly stunned on the spot!
The girl wore a simple light purple rhombosara skirt with jade-colored magnolia patterns embroidered on the cuffs and neckline. Her black hair was loosely tied up with a ribbon of the same color as her dress, and a silver emerald beaded hairpin was inserted diagonally, and her sideburns were embellished with a few purple beads. The look on the girl's face was faint, as if hidden in the clouds, which was unreal. Her eyebrows and eyes are clear, and in such a hot weather, it makes people feel a refreshing coolness!
It took Situ Mu a while to recover from the surprise he saw for the first time, and he couldn't help but sigh: "The peach blossoms on the human face, and the light makeup of lead flower, is really stunning in the world!" β
Tang Bu was surprised to hear him praise Han Xi's countenance like this, and knew that he was never a person who praised lightly, he must have really taken a fancy to Han Xi, and his heart sank. He thought for a moment, smiled slightly, shook the folding fan of Yuanshan ink in his hand, and said: "Although the appearance is bright, it is a small jasper, how can it be compared with His Royal Highness's concubine?" But what is commendable is that she was born with a delicate mind and a wide range of knowledge. The female relatives next to the child only know the female red embroidery thread, but Han Xi's sister is full of poetry and books, and she has her own ambition in her chest. For this, Weichen recommended her over. I just hope that Han Xi will be by His Royal Highness's side and solve problems for His Highness! β
Situ Mu heard the meaning of Tang Bu's words, and knew in his heart that he should let Han Xi be a think tank, not a vase decoration. He greeted the attendant on the side and said, "From now on, this one is Han Shangyi, who is writing and speaking at the side of the palace." You have someone to clean out the side hall of the Xuanhe Hall of the palace, give Han Shangyi to live in, and then carefully choose a clever maidservant to take care of Shangyi's diet and daily life, you must not neglect Shangyi! β
The chamberlain nodded in response and took the order. Han Xifu blessed his body, and thanked Situ Mu: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace." β
Tang Bu looked at Han Xi and said lightly: "Although the official position of Shang Yi in the palace is not high, and she is like an official woman, the treatment given to you by His Royal Highness has far exceeded the position. My sister should be a good student to assist His Royal Highness, be conscientious, and know everything. The younger sister will try her best to help the prince succeed in innovation, breaking the ancient saying that "a woman is talented if she is not virtuous", and she will live up to the prince's deep grace. β
"Yes, cousin. Han Xi should be conscientious and do his best! Hanxi replied respectfully.
Situ Mu was also very satisfied with Han Xi, and said with his head bowed: "Women are careful, and their insights are different from men's. In the future, with Han Shangyi's help, the palace will be like a tiger with wings. At the same time, many matters in the Xuanhe Hall of the East Palace should also be carefully handled by Shang Yi. (To be continued) R466