In the 23rd year of the Duan Dynasty, the old king of the Duan clan died at the age of 64. In the same year, the crown prince Duan Zhuo succeeded to the throne and became the second emperor of the Duan dynasty. The name of the country was changed to Jingyang, implying that the Duan royal family was as bright as the rising sun and prosperous. Duan Jingche, the eldest prince, was the king of Sheng, the second prince Duan Jingyou was the king of Yu, and the third prince Duan Jingye was the king of Qi. The youngest daughter, Duan Yingying, is Princess Heicheng.

Since the death of the old king, the seven cities in the north of the Central Plains of the Duan clan have often been invaded by the northern Xiongnu, disrupting the production season, robbing grain and grass, and the people cannot live and work in peace and contentment, and the emperor is miserable. King Sheng Duan Jingche took the initiative to invite Ying to go to the north to defend the territory.

Although King Sheng was an adopted son, he also won the trust of the emperor. Among the three brothers, he is the most upright and upright, he is good at literature and martial arts, discerning, wise and brave, and has the talent to govern the country.

On the 17th day of the first month, after the Lantern Festival. The emperor held a farewell feast for King Sheng in the imperial garden. A total of 36 grand seats.

The Son of Heaven is on the throne, with the left side being the back and the right side being the concubine. The princes and ministers sat on either side in turn.

"Your Majesty, this trip to the north of King Sheng is a major event for my royal family, it is a big counterattack to the Xiongnu, and it can stabilize the hearts of the people in the north. The queen had a spring breeze and Buddha face, and said to the emperor slightly sideways.

The emperor drank a glass of liquor and turned sideways to the queen: Yes, Che'er has been sensible since she was a child, and she used to solve my family worries, but now, when I have grown up, I can help me solve my worries about state affairs.

The concubine on the right side catered to her: This is all because of your good teaching, the emperor, so that there is such an outstanding prince as King Sheng.

The queen raised her glass: Your Majesty, it's rare that you are so interested today, the concubines and sisters toast you, congratulations to the emperor for having such three outstanding princes.

The emperor was very happy to hear this, and on a whim, he drank a few more glasses.

Duan Jingche saw that the emperor was on the rise, picked up the wine glass, got up, and walked to the holy car.

"Father, my son is going to the north, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill my filial piety in front of my father for a long time. A toast to you. Erchen will not disgrace his mission and take care of the northern border. ”

"Okay, Che'er, you can protect the people of the country for your father, which is the greatest filial piety to your father. This is a long time to go, so you must pay attention to safety. Father is waiting for you to return safely. ”

"No, my son will not let my father down."

After toasting with the emperor, the second prince, the third prince and the little princess also came to toast with King Sheng one by one.

The second prince spoke first: Big brother, you must protect yourself when you go, on my father's birthday in June, I will wait for you to come back and tell me about the scenery of the northern country.

Duan Jingche patted Duan Jingyou on the shoulder: Ayou, when the time comes, you have to prepare more ink, I'm afraid you won't be able to paint the beautiful scenery of the world.

Jing You is only twenty days younger than Jing Che, in the final analysis, he is the real Duan family's sister-in-law, but he sincerely calls Jing Che's eldest brother for nineteen years. He was not good at schoolwork, his martial arts were mediocre, and he was often punished by his father for having no talent. But he can paint well, and King Yu's obsession with painting is already a well-known thing in Chang'an City. There is also a painting workshop of his in Chang'an City.

"That's it, the eldest brother is right, the second brother, I'm also worried that you will come to my house to ask me for ink when the time comes." Jing Ye said with a laugh.

"Big brother, I also want to go with you, but my work is not finished, and my mother does not allow it. When I'm done this year, I'll come to you. ”

"Third brother, you have to talk about it. Don't turn sick and lie to the royal brother that he can't come. When Jing Che said this, the three brothers and sisters laughed.

"Don't be sarcastic about me, big brother. No, you wait! King Qi put his hands behind his back, leaned back slightly, and said with a look of anger.

"Oh, brothers, we won't be able to see big brother often in the future, and we are still smiling so happily." The little princess frowned and pouted, looking reluctant.

Jing Che opened his hands, Yingying walked towards him, hugged him and refused to let go.

"Okay, okay, my good sister, my brother will go back as soon as he goes, I will bring you the best pastries in the north, and I will go to find the treasures of the north for you, okay?"

"Brother, you have to say what you say. With the second brother and the third brother as proof, if you coax me, I will ignore you. ”

"When did my brother break his word to you?" He stroked her hair gently and smiled happily.

After the banquet, Jing Che went to the queen's bedroom to bid farewell to his mother. Although she is an adoptive mother, she treats him well. He also had great respect and gratitude for the queen.

This night, there is still a lively atmosphere after the festival, and even the breeze is as sweet as before. During the festive season, the taste of happiness and joy after that has not diminished at all.

Early the next morning, King Sheng got up and set off from the palace.

Duan Jingche had just gotten on the horse, and before he had taken two steps, he heard a woman calling him.

The woman hurried out of the carriage with the help of the maid, and did not even bother to tidy up the hair that was messed up in front of her forehead. lifted the skirt, just like Duan Jingche running.

"Brother Che, don't go, Brother Che!"

She was in such a hurry.

Seeing this, Duan Jingche hurriedly got off the horse. Hurried towards the woman.

"Zhen'er, why are you here? Didn't we say we wouldn't send me off? ”

This woman Cui Zhen'er is the daughter of Cui Hao, the prime minister of the dynasty, and was the teacher of several princes when she was the old emperor, and was later promoted to prime minister. Zhen'er has been familiar with several princes since she was a child, and she learned scriptures and etiquette together when she was a child. She is gentle and generous, talented, and well-born, and is a well-known beauty in Chang'an City.

"Brother Che, I have something for you." With that, she took a pair of boots from the maid.

"Since Zhen'er knew that you were going to the north, she went to the embroidery room to learn the skill of weaving shoes, and I rushed day and night in the past half month, but fortunately I completed it in time."

"Yes, His Royal Highness King Sheng, Miss sometimes doesn't care about eating, just to be able to make these boots for you."

"You see, Miss's hands have been punctured by needles in several places, and every stitch and thread has to be sewn by hand to feel at ease." The maid Ah Xiu said for Cui Zhen'er.

Duan Jingche held Zhen'er's hands and looked at the dazzling red marks. I feel very uncomfortable.

"Zhen'er, why are you doing this, you see, your hands are hurt." He gently exhaled from the eye of the needle in her hand.

"Does it hurt?"

He looked at her distressedly.

"Brother Che, I don't hurt at all."

She leaned in towards him, standing on her toes. Leaned into his ear.

He possessed her, drawing closer to her.

"Brother Che, I'll wait for you to come back and marry me. Put on Zhen'er's shoes, no matter where you go, you are Zhen'er's person. ”

She was smiling so happily. Two big watery eyes are two small crescents at the moment!

He clenched his right hand into a fist, coughing, desperately trying to cover the corners of his mouth that would not crack easily.

"Wait for me, I will come back and marry you." He kissed her lightly on the forehead.

Wave goodbye.

North.

Here it goes. I don't know how many years it has passed.