The crown princess gave birth to the emperor's grandson, and the whole world celebrated.

Xiao Zhe looked at the baby in swaddling clothes and named him Xiao Chengqian.

As soon as this name came out, everyone watched.

Qian, one of the eight trigrams, represents the sky.

The Emperor's meaning could not be more obvious.

The child's life was set right after birth.

Although the emperor favored King Heng, the status of the crown prince was still unshakable.

A hint of worry flashed through the queen's smile and murmured, "How can such a small baby bear such a heavy glory?" ”

The East Palace is lit up, and there are many people who come in and out of Daohe.

Xiao Yizheng and Qingxi went to the East Palace with generous gifts the day after hearing the news.

Xiao Yihe smiled gently, greeted him easily, but he couldn't see that he had any connection with Xiao Yizheng, and he was still the peaceful and friendly brother.

The two said hello again and again.

Qingxi opened a box among several congratulatory gifts, held out a delicate and small jade bell, and said with a smile: "This is the Beisu jade that we have selected a long time ago, and the appearance specially invited by craftsmen is a meeting gift for children." ”

Xiao Yihe laughed, said that he had a heart, and ordered someone to take Xiao Chengqian out for them to see.

Qingxi glanced at Xiao Yizheng and said with a smile: "The child is still young, I'm afraid it's too cold to hug in and out, why don't I go and see the princess and the child, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

"That's right, the crown princess always talks about the sixth brother and sister, you go quickly."

Qingxi deliberately took the jade bell and exited the house.

After Qingxi left, Xiao Yizheng asked with concern: "Is the third brother in good health?" I heard in Beisu that you fell into the water, and then you were sick to deal with political affairs, and I was very worried. Seeing you today, it seems that you are not at peace? ”

Xiao Yihe's complexion was indeed slightly pale, and the whole person was also thin. He smiled unabated, waved his hand, and told the attendants to retreat.

He didn't answer and asked, "What about the sixth brother?" Can the residual poison be cleared? On the same day, the news that you were poisoned by an arrow came back to Shangdu, and my father and I were also anxious. ”

"Although it will take some time to completely detoxify, it will take some time, but it is no longer a problem."

Xiao Yihe nodded: "This time the matter in the northwest has been solved so satisfactorily, and my Dacheng's national prestige has flourished in the Western Regions, and you have contributed a lot." As he spoke, he smiled: "Although I knew your Wen Taowu strategy before, today I still feel that I may have underestimated you, so I said that you have the courage and courage to kill the Danda garrison in Guiping, and there are few people in this court who can resist." ”

This praise made Xiao Yizheng frown.

He was silent for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Third brother, I have asked my father, and in the first month, Qingxi and I will leave Shangdu and go to Sujiang. My father had agreed. ”

Xiao Yihe was stunned for a moment before he said: "I haven't heard my father mention this matter, but I think my father won't stop you." Over the years, when you go out to Shangdu, your father will not say a word. Actually, you don't have to. ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled comfortably, quickly removed his smile, cleared his throat, and said solemnly and sincerely: "Since I entered the palace, the queen has treated me like a parent and taken good care of me. The third brother also treats me with deep brotherly affection, careful care, and treating each other with all sincerity. For as long as I can remember, the third brother is the crown prince, the right-hand man of his father. I have been away all the year round, and I have not been of any help to my father or the government. This year, by chance, I did something for the country, and because of this, you and I have now been pushed to the forefront, which is definitely not my intention. There are some things that have no credibility if you say too much, and if you say too much, it means that the problem is more serious, so I will only say this time: I, in the past, now, and in the future, have no intention of and will not compete with the third brother for any power. You are the third brother, I am the sixth brother, that's all. ”

He looked at Xiao Yihe honestly, his eyes calm and clear.

Xiao Yihe had a smile on the corner of his mouth, but he didn't speak immediately.

He sighed lightly, got up and walked to Xiao Yizheng's side, patted him on the shoulder, just like he had done countless times before, as if encouraging, appreciating, and mentioning.

"I said, you don't have to." His tone seemed a little helpless. "This Dacheng thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, if only relied on the supreme person to bear, it is not bearable, it needs to have countless capable people with lofty ideals to contribute, and you don't need to bury your talent because of these considerations, avoid suspicion and go away. Let it go whatever the outside world says, third brother believe you. ”

Xiao Yizheng got up and smiled: "There are three."

That's enough, but I won't change my decision. ”

"That's fine. I know that I can't persuade you to decide what you decide. ”

The two talked about the Northwest Luohe River again.

It wasn't until Qingxi returned that Xiao Yizheng took her to leave.

After getting into the carriage, Qingxi looked at his expression and smiled: "Have you said everything that should be said?" ”

Xiao Yizheng bowed. "What about you? All that needs to be said has been said? He asked her with a smile.

"Nature." Qingxi's tone weakened a little, "But it's uncomfortable here." She pointed to her heart. I never thought that one day I would have to think so much about talking to Sister Tong, and I always felt like I was taking advantage of her. ”

Xiao Yizheng felt a pain in his heart, and hugged her tighter: "You didn't." You just tell her what you think. As he spoke, he put his hands on her chest, "Does your heart still hurt?" I'll rub it for you. ”t.

Qingxi seemed to be able to feel the warmth of his palm and the sensitivity placed on his own roundness through several layers of clothes.

She hurriedly shrank back and flew him a look: "Are you crazy? It's out there! ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled heartily: "Okay, I still have the strength to teach me a lesson, so I'll be relieved." He stared at her, his eyes were gentle, he raised his hand to caress her cheek, and said softly: "It was I who brought Ah Heng into this royal right and wrong......

Seeing him like this, Qingxi also softened his expression, and said slowly: "Sister Tong has just given birth, and she is still a little weak. Sister Tong and I said that I was worried about you and the prince every day, and I just thought that your brothers would be in harmony. Sister Tong told me not to worry. ”

"The crown princess is very sensible and a good wife."

"What about me?" Qingxi Qingling looked at him.

Xiao Yizheng stared at her meaningfully, smiling without saying a word.

After waiting for an answer for a long time, Qingxi pursed his lips and raised his eyebrows: "Forget it, I don't want an answer either." ”

Xiao Yizheng leaned into her ear and whispered a word.

Qingxi's face was flushed, and he subconsciously slapped him on the chest.

Xiao Yizheng laughed.

Qingxi raised his hand and tried to cover his wide open mouth, but he caught him and held it in the palm of his hand. "Okay, okay, no more trouble. See my nephew? Who does the little guy look like? ”

Qingxi adjusted his breathing before he spoke: "To be honest, it's a small lump, a little wrinkled, and I can't tell who it looks like." Don't cry or make trouble, it's very quiet, and the quiet sister Tong is worried. Speaking of this, she changed her words, and her eyes flashed: "But I feel very magical in my hands, a weak body, the warmth of life, and inexplicable joy." ”

Xiao Yizheng looked at her tenderly with starry eyes, and began to look forward to himself and her blood.

Soon, the imperial court rewarded Xiao Yizheng and the Northwest Army for their meritorious deeds.

According to Xiao Yizheng's meaning, he only received some honorary praise, but there was no practical benefit.

And the generals of the Northwest Army have been duly rewarded.

Among them was Zeng Qidao, who was promoted to the rank of general of Zhengsi Pin Zhongwu.

In addition, the official document issued by the imperial court mentioned that Xiao Yizheng privately let the princess leave Beijing and enter Guiping, and specifically mentioned that Ling Qingsong participated in it, and on this ground, Ling Qingsong was transferred from Dali Temple, which is the most fair and strict and follows the law, and he was released, and he was sentenced to Sujiang Mansion after the year.

This appointment was unexpected by Xiao Yizheng and the Ling family.

After they came back from the northwest, Qingxi went back to her parents' house once, and Xiao Yizheng accompanied her of course.

He also openly and honestly confessed his attitude and thoughts to the Ling family.

Ling Deyan pulled his beard and kept nodding. "Very good, very good."

Ling Qingsong looked at Ling Deyan with some pride, meaning that my analysis was correct.

When Chen Ruofu heard that they were going back to Sujiang, she felt at ease and reluctant.

"The son-in-law is very ashamed, always letting Ah Heng follow me to bump and suffer, and also makes the father-in-law and mother-in-law worried, and in the future, it will also be the concern of the separation of the two places, and the son-in-law is ashamed." Xiao Yizheng was deeply moved.

This made Ling Deyan panic, and hurriedly spoke: "Your Highness, don't be like this. ”

Ling Qingsong raised his eyebrows.

Son-in-law? Take a trip to the northwest, and the name has changed again?

"There's still *** heart to worry about!" He said with a smile.

Xiao Yizheng hurriedly smiled: "Yes."

Yes, yes, there is also knowledge. ”

"Heng'er, go to Sujiang, but your idea? Say, are you happy now, you can go back and mess around with your grandfather! Ling Qingsong asked Qingxi with a grin.

Qingxi nodded generously, "You are envious, right?" ”

Qing Song sighed loudly, and said with a stiff neck: "Tomorrow, I will go to ask Your Majesty to let me go to Sujiang to serve." ”

Who knows, he didn't ask for it, but the emperor seemed to have a good ear.

The only thing that worries them about this will is that as soon as the brother and sister leave, Shangdu will leave only his parents behind.

This made Qingxi worried, and he didn't even bother to ask about the palace's preparations for the New Year.

Xiao Yizheng returned to the state of dissipating the prince, and when he saw her like this, he said: "During the New Year's Festival, the courtiers of the clan frequently visit the New Year, and I will take you to live in the Garden of Attention for a few days, and there will be a lot of contacts. ”

Hearing this, Qingxi's eyes really lit up.

The Attention Garden is the first of the 100 gardens in the north. At that time, Xiao Zhe deliberately renovated and expanded the original garden in order to live for Xiao Yizheng's mother, and took a lot of effort.

It is also where Xiao Yizheng grew up, and she has long wanted to go.

Since the East Palace has the eldest son, this Chinese New Year's Eve in the palace is particularly grand and lively, singing and dancing, staggering, and auspicious.

Before he arrived, the emperor laughed and said that he was old and tired, so he distributed red envelopes and carried the queen back to the harem.

As soon as the emperor left, the children of the clan also dispersed and returned home.

When Xiao Yizheng and Qingxi returned to the palace, it was almost time for their son.

Xiao Yizheng pulled Qingxi and went straight to the Wangchun Pavilion in the backyard.

Qingxi was surprised, gasped and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled and said, "On our first Chinese New Year's Eve, I arranged a special program for you. ”