Shen Tong took Ling Qingxi out of the house, wanting to send her back first and then go to the queen's residence, but she didn't take two steps, and when the emperor and his party came slowly, the two immediately retreated to the side and saluted.

Behind the emperor stood the crown prince Xiao Yihe and the king of Heng Xiao Yizheng.

When Xiao Yihe saw Shen Tong, a warm smile appeared on his face. He has a white face and a thin body, but he has a luxurious temperament, and this faint smile is also worthy of the four words of Yushu Linfeng. Xiao Yizheng, who was standing with him, was slightly better in appearance, and his temperament was also decisively different, more clear and sparse, his expression was indifferent at the moment, and he saluted the crown princess.

"Where are you going?" Xiao Zhe asked in a loud voice.

"The daughter-in-law is going to greet the queen mother." Shen Tong said respectfully.

Xiao Zhe Xu saw Qingxi standing behind him, took two steps forward, and asked with a smile, "Miss Ling is also here?" ”

Shen Tong immediately opened his mouth to explain. And Qingxi raised his head slightly, and quickly glanced at Xiao Yizheng, who was standing behind the emperor, but saw that he looked into the distance as usual, as if Shen Tong explained that this matter had nothing to do with him at the moment. She complained a little in her heart, thinking that if the emperor asked a few more questions, how would she answer, and this King Heng would not seem to help her. Thinking like this, she heard Xiao Zhe's hearty laughter: "The palace is quite large, and it is normal to get lost." ”

"The courtiers are ashamed."

"I saw that the weather was good today, so I wanted to take a walk and enjoy the scenery before the Qing Poetry Meeting. It was both met the crown princess. Prince," he said, turning around and saying to Xiao Yihe, "You don't have to accompany me, I didn't go back last night, so I'll accompany the princess to your mother's goodbye." Then go straight to the main hall, and I'll go later. ”

Xiao Yihe nodded yes. Qingxi just wanted to keep up with Shen Tong's footsteps, when he heard the emperor say again: "Miss Ling, just stay and accompany me for a walk." Guo Rui, send someone to tell Lord Ling, so that he doesn't have to worry. ”

Guo Rui received the order and ordered the attendants around him to do it.

Ling Qingxi's footsteps froze, and his heart twitched. And Shen Tong also glanced at her quite unexpectedly and worriedly, and then looked at Xiao Yihe again, as if asking for help. Xiao Yihe walked to her side and said gently, "Let's go." She wanted to say something, but Xiao Yihe smiled and shook her head slightly. She could only pat Qingxi's hand, as if to reassure her.

Seeing this situation, Ling Qingxi didn't want to worry about it, so he also smiled. She looked at Xiao Yizheng again, wanting to see if he would be surprised by the emperor's arrangement, however, that person still had a faint expression, and his eyes were clear, and there were no waves.

When she followed the emperor and him for a long time, she still didn't understand why the emperor wanted to leave her, was it really a whim?

Aren't you going to the Qing Poetry Society? Why don't you be in a hurry? Speaking of this Qing Poetry Club, Qingxi is very interested. According to the custom, on the second day of the Baoding Mountain Blessing Ceremony, the emperor will set up a poetry meeting in the main hall of Baoding Palace. The so-called Qing Poetry Society means that the emperor and hundreds of officials write poems on a certain topic, and only talk about literary knowledge, regardless of the situation and politics. And everyone in this poetry meeting only has a pot of tea, and there is no wine-colored vocal music, so it is called Qing poetry. This conference, once every three years, can always produce so many popular poems, so many widely praised articles, so naturally some court officials because of these works to become famous in the world.

Naturally, she is full of expectations for the poems, articles, and literati who will be praised all over the world this year.

She looked up at the father and son walking one after the other, and remembered the life experience of King Heng that she had talked to Shen Tong about in the morning, and the curiosity in her heart was endless. Why couldn't the prince back then give back a love in his heart? If you love her so much, why did you place her outside the palace alone? And why didn't she be officially canonized before her death?

She thought about it all the way, her heart was full of questions, and she didn't have the heart to appreciate the morning view of Baoding Mountain.

"Miss Ling, how is the scenery of this Baoding Blood Juan?" Xiao Zhe's voice remembered steadily, which made her quickly put away her mind.

Raise your eyes only to realize that you have walked to the Yuyue Pavilion of the Baoding Mountain Palace, this season, standing in this position, you can have an overview of the spring color of Baoding Mountain, and the most praised is the rhododendrons all over the mountain, this is the "Baoding Blood Juan".

She was a little excited, and unconsciously took two steps forward, and as far as the eye could see, her eyes were all red, and the whole valley was covered with rhododendrons blooming in the wind. This red spreads over the hills, seemingly boundless, domineeringly robbing the color of the whole spring, but the pride is so taken for granted, the flowers are flying where they are unrestrained in life.

"This is the Baoding Blood Juan!" She couldn't help but whisper in admiration.

Xiao Zhe looked at her lovingly: "The two major scenery of Baoding Mountain: appreciating the Baoding blood cuckoo during the day, and watching the spring color of the Jade Pavilion at night. It's a pity that these two scenes can't appear at the same time! ”

The courtiers felt that the beauty of this scenery was also here. Enjoy a scene, then one heart, in order to see all, people and scenery are worth it! ”

"Hahaha!" Xiao Zhe smiled heartily and happily: "That's good! Liulang, did you hear it, this beautiful day, let go of it. He glanced at Xiao Yizheng meaningfully.

Xiao Yizheng frowned, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, with a hint of a smile: "Miss Ling said very well, but Xu has been in the boudoir for a long time, in fact, there are many scenes in this world, the so-called scene has never existed alone, the rhododendron and the mountain are relied on, the mountain has the dyeing of the rhododendron, the spring rain is moisturized, the earth is nourished, and the time and place are right to form this Baoding blood cuckoo." And if there is no blood cuckoo, the spring scenery of the Jade Pavilion after nightfall is afraid that it will be inferior by three points. The whole view that the girl said can include these? ”

Ling Qingxi looked at him with a gentle face, but the deliberate targeting in these words was obvious, and he felt a lot of slander in his heart. What did he provoke him, do you have to fight so fast? Shen Tong said that his appearance and bearing were pleasing to girls, and she felt that it was completely empty.

"What Your Highness said is that the courtiers have never had the honor to reward me with great rivers and mountains like His Highness, with different scenery and different tastes. There is no concern about the same thing, and there is no regret when it is gone. Set in the heart of the past, a good day can be waited. As long as you have a good heart, the time you spend stopping for the scenery will be beautiful. ”

"Hahaha" Xiao Zhe, who had been listening from the sidelines, laughed again, and immediately paced in front of Ling Qingxi: "Do you know him?" He pointed to Xiao Yizheng, who was not far away.

Ling Qingxi's face darkened, and he secretly said badly, the emperor didn't seem to take the initiative to mention the identity of King Heng, so he could only hurriedly respond: "I think it is also His Royal Highness King Heng who can walk with His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The deeds of the descendants of King Heng are also praised among the people. ”

Xiao Zhe gradually put away his smile and said to Xiao Yizheng: "Liulang, you go to Liuying Spring to give a pot of spring water, you are a little thirsty after walking for a long time, you want to drink some spring water, you are good, don't let those servants go, you go yourself." ”

Xiao Yizheng was slightly stunned, then looked at Ling Qingxi, who seemed to be still uneasy, said yes, and turned to walk away.

Xiao Zhe waved his hand, Guo Rui retreated with a group of attendants, leaving only Ling Qingxi in the pavilion.

Ling Qingxi was beating a drum in his heart, knowing that His Majesty the Emperor must have something to ask him, could it be that last night's incident was revealed? Although there was no panic on his face, the embroidered handkerchief in his hand still trembled slightly.

Xiao Zhe's gaze froze when it fell on her silk handkerchief, her complexion was instantly covered with a layer of complicated feelings, the corners of her mouth moved, and she took her eyes away for a long time.

"Tell me, what impression did you make of King Heng that you heard from the storytellers?"

Qingxi didn't expect that what she was waiting for in a hurry turned out to be such a question, she looked up in astonishment, and subconsciously glanced at the emperor. Although Xiao Zhe's words were majestic, his face looked warm and a little unpredictable. "His Royal Highness King Heng is not like an ordinary prince who follows the rules." She could have given a thoughtful answer, but now she blurted out this sentence, and regretfully wanted to pinch herself twice after speaking.

She closed her eyes and opened them again, but saw a smile on the corner of Xiao Zhe's mouth. She was even more puzzled and paused for a moment. What's going on? The emperor doesn't seem to be annoyed, why is this smile born?

"You and that kid from the Zeng family can be regarded as childhood sweethearts?"

"Huh?" Qingxi was stunned by the question, and blurted out a question, what is the situation? She hurriedly blinked her eyes a few times before she spoke: "Your Majesty is asking Zeng Qidao, Brother Zeng?" ”

"Yes."

"Although it doesn't count, I've known each other for a long time and have my own friendship."

"What kind of affection?"

"Like a brother."

"What do you think if I make a decree to marry you?"

"Huh?" Qingxi's shock had come to an end, why would this emperor think of this? What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd? "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is inappropriate, right?"

"Oh? Why not? You don't want to? ”

"Your Majesty's marriage is an honor. However, when it comes to marriage, if possible, I still want to make my own decisions. She said and hurriedly knelt down.

The emperor didn't speak for a long time, and saw Xiao Yizheng walking hurriedly in the distance, before he opened his mouth and said softly: "I hope you can always maintain this innocence and honesty. ”