Luckily, I was prepared. Lu Xihe blinked, ran to the compartment and rummaged for a long time.

"Found it." She walked up to him with a delicate little box.

Ning Yan's face was full of surprise, "You? ”

Lu Xihe said with a smile, "I only know that your birthday is in winter, so I prepared this thing for you, open it and see if you like it." ”

"As long as it's yours, I like it." Ning Yan happily opened the box, only to see that in the center of the box, there was a token made of pure gold.

"It's a heart protection order." She explained, "I hope that the prince will have this day every year, and there will be a present day every year." “

Ning Yan held the token with both hands, and his emotion spread.

He couldn't remember how long it had been.

How long has no one cared about his safety or whether he was safe.

His father saw him as a threat, and guarded him and suppressed him at every turn; His mother, who used to use him as a means to compete for favor, now uses him as a pawn to maintain the glory of the family.

should have been the closest person in the world to him, but he never gave him affection.

And she...

Ning Yan couldn't help but hold her in his arms, "As long as there is you." ”

The beautiful picture of the two is like the warm sun in winter.

Ah Qing outside the door stood for an unknown amount of time, and finally turned around and stepped into the snow.

Prince Gong's Mansion

The man in white had his hair half-bunched, looking at the heavy snow outside the pavilion, his eyes becoming more and more gloomy.

"Lord Wang, be careful of catching a cold." Impermanence brought a cloak.

Ning Yi waved his hand, "This bit of wind and cold is nothing." ”

Impermanence is the person who has been with him for the longest time, and he can guess his thoughts.

In previous years, the winter solstice, the prince spent it with the young lady. The prince's attitude towards other people is always like leaving, but only for the young lady, it is the only good.

When the young lady was young, the prince was paying attention to her.

At that time, the wife of the Lu family didn't like the prince, and the prince was always cold on weekdays, and the young lady didn't like to be close to the prince.

Miss prefers her biological brother Lu Yiming, who sticks to him and plays around on weekdays. For the prince, he is repulsive and afraid.

The situation only got better after Lu Yiming's accident.

The lady retired to the Buddhist hall, and the young lady became a child that no one cared about.

Those aunts are very bad, sometimes they deduct Miss's share, and sometimes they let those mothers-in-law bully Miss.

The prince couldn't look at it, and began to help the young lady openly and secretly.

With the protection of the prince, the young lady can finally grow up safely.

This young lady... Why are you so stubborn?

Even though they used to be called brother and sister, they are not related by blood after all.

What will happen if you accept the prince?

He touched his conscience and said that the prince is definitely a man who can be entrusted with his life.

He is forbearing, talented, strong in martial arts, and careful and considerate.

The most important thing is that the prince has never been close to a woman other than a young lady over the years.

That King of Chu, in addition to his appearance can be compared with the prince, which point can compare with the prince?

Miss was really drenched in ecstasy soup.

Impermanence is waiting, waiting for the prince to ask about the young lady, and waiting for the young lady to turn back as soon as possible.

After all, in their eyes, the prince and the young lady have long been together. The king of Chu is a meddler, despicable and shameless!

Ning Yi sat quietly for a long time, but still didn't ask the sentence he wanted to ask.

Palace

"Your Majesty, King Qing's case has been completely resolved, next?" The chief eunuch asked the man who was reviewing the fold.

"Yes." The emperor was so angry that he had a headache by the fold in his hand, "The Xiao family is getting better and better at doing errands." ”

The eunuch hurriedly hunched over to his side and massaged his temples.

"I asked Xiao Hongyun of the Xiao family to take charge of the construction of the canal, and he has been able to fulfill his duties and do his duty." The emperor threw the fold on the table, and there was a "snap" sound, "Who knew that he was so incompetent and made random deployments, which led to the delay in repairing the canal, which cost the people and money, and was really a moth!" ”

The chief eunuch's eyes were purring, this Xiao Hongyun was Xiao Guifei's nephew. It's hard to say. So he pondered and said, "The emperor is angry." Xiao Shilang must not be familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, so the emperor might as well send a few old officials over, so that Xiao Shilang can not only guide Xiao Shilang, but also not delay the deadline for this matter. ”

"I didn't care at all when I looked at him. Eat, drink and have fun all day long in the Ministry of Industry for half a year, and do not seek to be motivated. Could it be that he can do whatever he wants by relying on himself in the Xiao family? "The emperor has long regarded the Xiao family as a thorn in his eye.

This time, Xiao Hongyun was impeached by officials for dereliction of duty, which caused the emperor to be displeased.

A holy decree came down, and Xiao Hongyun was demoted. Although Concubine Xiao Guifei didn't pay attention to her nephew, she took care of her own face to some extent.

After thinking about it, I still dressed up carefully, and planned to intercede in person.

Her move made the emperor even more dissatisfied and directly turned her away.

Xiao Guifei is not in a hurry, it does not mean that the Xiao family is not in a hurry.

Seeing that the youngest son Xiao Hongyun lost power, the letters of the Xiao family flew into the palace one after another.

Concubine Xiao Guifei was helpless, so she had to urge someone to call Ning Yan into the palace.

"What's the matter with the concubine?"

Xiao Guifei smiled, "It's not a big deal, it's just that I haven't seen you for some days and I want to see you." ”

Ning Yan hated her acting in front of others the most, and her undisguised rejection showed on his face, "Really? This king has been away from Beijing for a few years, and he has never heard of his mother thinking about this king. ”

"Between you and me, mother and son, do you still need these voids?" Xiao Guifei picked up the black cat at her feet, the cat twisted a few times, and then obediently lay on Xiao Guifei's lap.

"If the concubine has something to do, you might as well say it directly, this king is very busy."

Xiao Guifei saw that he was soft and hard, so she had to say: "The queen was dissatisfied that the palace gave birth to you, and she did everything possible to smear and frame the palace in front of the queen mother. The Queen Mother believes it and wants to take you away from the palace. The palace knelt in front of the Hall of Light for three days and three nights, begging the emperor to keep you by the side of the palace..."

Ning Yan interrupted: "The mother knows the truth best, this king is no longer a child, and he will not be deceived by you again." ”

Xiao Guifei shook her head, tears in her eyes, "You don't understand anything at all!" But if you are sensible, why did our mother and son fall into such a situation! Why bother to be trampled under the feet of the crown prince and queen! ”

"Mother, you are really confused." Ning Yan didn't want to talk to her more, "Today's concubine called this king here for Xiao Shilang's business. The demotion was the decision of the father, and there was nothing the king could do. With that, he left with a gloomy face.

Xiao Guifei was so angry that her teeth itched, "Rebel! You didn't care about anything for that woman, and one day you'll regret it. Don't blame Hongu for not reminding you. ”

Seeing that Ning Yan walked out without looking back, the grandmother beside Xiao Guifei whispered: "Niangniang, why don't you meet that girl?" ”

Xiao Guifei sneered again and again, "No need. This palace wants to see what other storms she can raise. ”

Lu Xihe, who was "making waves", was upset by the palace worry-free chatter at the moment.

"Master, my subordinates know a lot of secrets about the capital!" Gong Wuwu was triumphant, "Master, do you want to know who the prince's old friend is?" ”

Lu Xihe took a deep breath and picked up a pen to draw on the paper.

"It's a woman named Lord Chaoxi. It is rumored that she has been frail and sickly since she was a child, but she is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. This Chaoxi county lord is the eldest daughter of Wu'an Hou, and her temperament is free and wanton, which is very different from the style of the ladies in the capital. When the prince was trapped in the middle palace and no one rescued him, it was she who helped the prince to pick up a life. ”

"Sounds like a strange woman." Lu Xihe's pen was stained with ink in the inkstone, but he didn't know where to start with the blank paper.

"Hey, maybe it's jealousy. This Chaoxi county lord died of illness when he was fifteen years old. The love between the prince and her can only end without a problem. Gong Wuwu said regretfully, "The county lord of Chaoxi is affectionate and righteous, if it were me, I would always keep her in my heart." ”

"Is Xing'er bad?"

"Master, what do you say... What is it,,, me and Xing'er, those are brothers who are born and die! Gong Wuwu grabbed his hair, "Yes, it's brother!" ”

Lu Xihe can't deny it, the two brothers are the same.

That one is like a stuffy gourd, and he doesn't dare to face it even though he is interested in pothos.

This one is even more outrageous, even a brother can say such a thing.

"Say whatever you want." Lu Xihe began to paint.

"Master, Xing'er Secret Letter." Gong Wuming knocked on the door and saw that Lu Xihe was concentrating on painting, and his younger brother, who was not long-eyed, was still looking at it with his neck stretched.

Lu Xihe took the letter, read every word carefully, and then threw it into the incense burner.

The letter burned out, and her eyes became inexplicable.

Xiao Hongyun's matter has an impact that is far more than it seems.

As everyone knows, the embankment of thousands of miles was destroyed in the anthill, and this Xiao Hongyun was the ant.

The Xiao family, which has been prosperous for a hundred years, will go anywhere?

Nothing happened overnight.

Hou Mansion

Fang Zijin was lying on his side on the couch, the ink fan in his hand swaying unconsciously, and the light yarn in the room fluttered.

"Miss, are you really going to the banquet in the Guogong Mansion?" The maid held the gold utensils and waited for her to wash her hands.

Fang Zijin's skin is like condensation, his face is cold and beautiful, and he is a natural beauty embryo.

It's a pity that he doesn't like to be lively, so he rarely shows up in Beijing.

"Sister Zhang's invitation can't be neglected, not to mention, I heard that Miss Lu will also go." Fang Zijin changed into a new dress, and the maid put on makeup and satin and fox folds for her.

The two of them went out like this, and the carriage had been waiting for a long time.

The snow on the winter solstice has not yet melted, and there are hawkers pushing the snow along the street, and from time to time they quarrel with their neighbors.

Fang Zijin lowered the curtain, "How long is it?" ”

The maid replied: "Miss Hui, there are still two streets to go to the Guogong Mansion." ”

Suddenly, a bright female voice came from the street, "You guys are amazing! I don't even know if the car is broken, now it's okay, I can't make it to Sister Zhang's banquet!"

Fang Zijin motioned to the coachman to stop, and when he looked around, it was Shang Wanwan.

"Wanwan? What happened? ”

Shang Wanwan was surprised and delighted, she could be regarded as a savior!

She ran in the direction of Fang Zijin with her skirt, "Sister Fang! ”

Just then, a magnificent carriage drove past her. Shang Wanwan hurriedly stopped, and when the carriage passed, the curtain floated slightly, and between the gaps, the people in the car pursed their lips slightly, not noticing her existence at all.