After a farewell year, the royal opinion that the Qing Ling rode slowly landed in front of the main peak of the Vermilion Bird Palace.

The layers of buildings, the palace and the swallows, and the eaves are as good as ever.

The emperor stepped out of the palace in the bow of the palace attendants, looked around at the familiar scenery, and felt that the wedding a year ago was only yesterday, but the mood of the people was still different after all.

Queen Fangshan was worried about Ajing's injury, and led the mighty medical officers and maidservants to quickly escort her daughter, who had woken up but was still weak, to the dormitory. And Qing Ling and Luo Yao went directly to the Chengji Hall to meet Emperor Hao.

Emperor Hao is still a happy and angry face, after being worshiped by his daughter and son-in-law, he did not show anxious concern like Queen Shicai when she saw Ajing, but only asked Luo Yao lightly: "Your injury is better?" ”

Qing Ling walked with Luo Yao all the way, but he didn't have a good opinion, and there was almost no chance to speak, so in addition to noticing a scar on his right eyebrow bone, he didn't notice any other injuries on his body. ”

Emperor Hao's question seemed to be a light concern for the younger generation, but in fact, he was mentioning the other party that any movement and situation in the Dazehou Mansion, as small as a person's injury, was completely under the control of Emperor Chaoyan.

Emperor Hao motioned for his attendants to bring refreshments, and said to Luo Yao: "When you get along privately in the future, you will be like Qingling, you can call me your father, and you don't need to be formal." ”

Luo Yao said respectfully: "Yes, father." ”

The three of them sat down to drink tea, and Emperor Hao chatted with Qingling for a few words, and asked some about the raid. Qing Ling knew that the secret agents under Emperor Hao had sent all kinds of information to Lingxiao City early in the morning, and at this moment, he asked himself, which was nothing more than a form on the scene, so he only briefly explained the beginning and end of the matter.

Emperor Hao pondered for a long time, and then asked Luo Yao, "What do you think of this matter?" ”

Luo Yao put down the teacup, "Back to my father, I have lived in the Western Continent for a long time, and this time I suddenly appeared in the City of the Wind and there are many doubts. The minister has sent the central belly of the government to the Western Continent, and it is necessary to find out the ins and outs of this group of people. Once the origin of the person is ascertained, it is not difficult to deduce the cause of the incident. ”

Emperor Hao's eagle-sharp eyes kept looking at Luo Yao, but he couldn't see the slightest flaw in his calm expression, so he nodded slightly and said, "Well, it's a good deal." ”

The three of them had some more refreshments.

Emperor Hao said to Qingling: "The people of Lieyang have just withdrawn their troops from the West Sea, and now that something like this has happened in Daze, I urgently call you back to Lingxiao City, because I am afraid that you will become the target of attack by people with intentions like before." At present, the Shizi Mansion in the capital has not yet been completed, so you two will live in your private house for the time being, and by the way, you will often go to see the progress of the Shizi Mansion, and let them change it as soon as possible if there is anything unsatisfactory. ”

turned to Luo Yao again, "At this time, I should have let you stay in Daze." But I, as a father, feel more sorry for my daughter after all. Only when you are by her side at all times can I feel at ease. ”

In the face of Emperor Hao's statement, Luo Yao replied humbly and decently, as if he was well versed in the other party's fist and fatherly heart, and there was absolutely no objection or unhappiness about such a decision.

Coming out of the Chengji Palace, Qing Ling and Luo Yao re-entered the Imperial Palace, and according to Emperor Hao's arrangement, they went to the Emperor's Mansion in Lingxiao City.

In Jinyu, the two sat facing each other, and their eyes met for the first time in a few days.

Qing Ling glanced at the scar on Luo Yao's eyebrow bone for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "Your injury ...... Is it serious? ”

Luo Yao's eyes flashed with a fleeting and complicated look, and then lowered his gaze, "It's okay." ”

The two were silent for a moment.

Luo Yao seemed to remember something, raised his eyes to look at Qing Ling again, and asked thoughtfully, "I heard that on the eve of leaving, my father summoned you to his study. Is he ...... What is the request made of you? ”

Qing Ling thought secretly when he heard this, he really deserved to be father and son, and he guessed each other's thoughts very clearly.

But he only replied: "The family man has admonished his daughter-in-law, how can it be called a request?" When you use such words, it seems that I have transgressed my duty. ”

She seemed to use that kind of title inadvertently, but in fact, she secretly summoned up great courage, but when the whole sentence fell into Luo Yao's ears, it seemed to have a hint of ridicule.

So he quietly pursed his lower lip line, looked away, and said no more.

Although the Emperor's Mansion in Lingxiao City has not been occupied by an owner, it still maintains its previous cleanliness and neatness. Qing Ling lived in the Hou Mansion in the Wind City for a year, and at this time, when he looked at the jade fence in his mansion and the golden emerald of the painting pavilion, he suddenly felt that there was some flamboyant cheesiness, which was far less elegant and low-key luxury than the Daze Hou Mansion.

The housekeeper welcomed Qing Ling and Luo Yao inside, and bowed to Qing Ling and said: "During the days of the emperor's absence, His Royal Highness the eldest prince has been sending people to take care of all the affairs in the palace, and a newly opened garden in the east was also drawn by His Royal Highness himself, and Concubine An came to supervise the arrangement. ”

Qing Ling's footsteps slowed slightly, and then he instructed the steward: "In the future, there is no need to expand anything in this mansion, and when the Shizi Mansion is repaired, I will not live here, and there is no need to waste more talents and financial resources." ”

The steward promised not to mention it, and safely arranged for the Qingling couple and the domestic servants and servants who followed from Daze to live in various courtyards.

Two days later, Emperor Hao summoned Qingling into the palace again to meet him.

Qingling was also mentally prepared, freshened up, and went to the palace with the palace people who came to pass the word. When he went out, he saw Luo Yao also dressed neatly and waiting outside.

Qing Ling was quite surprised, and stepped forward and asked, "Father also summoned you?" ”

Luo Yao spent two days with her in the mansion, and seemed to gradually regain his former calmness, and said calmly: "Didn't Your Majesty say that only if I am by your side at all times, he can feel at ease?" Since you're going out, I'll have to follow. ”

The two of them boarded the Imperial Palace.

When he was in the air, Luo Yao looked down and saw that in the past two days, there were already many heavy guards around the Emperor's Mansion, and no unauthorized entry and exit were allowed.

Qing Ling didn't seem to have the intention of observing the changes in the military defense outside his mansion, but leaned back against the wall of the car thoughtfully, quietly examining Luo Yao.

She was silent for a long time, and when the royal court was about to land, she lowered her head and straightened her sleeves, and said unhurriedly: "I will enter the palace later, if you plan to visit Ajing, you can also help me say hello by the way." ”

After entering the Vermilion Bird Palace, Qing Ling went straight to the Chengji Hall to meet Emperor Hao.

Emperor Hao's expression when he met his daughter alone today seemed to be a little more loving than the day before yesterday, and he beckoned Qing Ling to sit on his desk and glanced at her, "It's thin, and it's dark." ”

Qing Ling lowered her eyes slightly, as if she really had a little bit of shame about returning to her daughter, "With the wind city facing the West Sea, how can there be a reason not to tan?" ”

Emperor Hao nodded, raised the teacup, and said slowly: "I see that Baili Fuyao hasn't tanned much, and I think the places where you two go in and out on weekdays are very different." ”

Qing Ling was silent for a moment, raised his head, and said thoughtfully: "Father knows everything about every move in the Wind City, so there is no need for my daughter to make a defense. ”

Emperor Hao quietly took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and cast his eyes sharply and critically on Qingling.

"On the eve of your wedding, do you remember what you said to your father?"

Qing Ling hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "Remember." ”

Emperor Hao continued to stare at her, his fingers tapped rhythmically on the desk, and said in a deep voice: "In the past year, although your eldest brother has lived in the mansion, he has often entered the palace to play games with me and discuss military affairs. Those below him, whether in the army or in the court, their original positions have been retained, and he wants to marry Mu Duan's daughter, and I will allow it. After a pause, "And this matter of Daze, whether it has anything to do with him or not, I will not pursue it." ”

Qing Ling raised his eyes in surprise, "Father......"

Emperor Hao waved his hand to stop her, "You opened your mouth and asked me for a future to rely on, and I promised you." Because I am your father after all, I cherish you for sacrificing your own happiness for the sake of the marriage of Chaoyan. ”

Qing Ling stood up and saluted Emperor Yingying: "My daughter is deeply grateful to the emperor. ”

Emperor Hao asked her to sit down again, and said with a calm face: "Since you understand that this grace is given by the emperor of a country, you should understand that your gratitude should also be repaid to the Chaoyan Empire. His deep eyes were full of insightful sharpness, "But when you married Daze, you didn't seem to do anything." ”

Luo Yao, who was waiting for Qingling outside the Chengji Palace, was accompanied by a palace person in charge, and walked around the garden outside the palace at will, enjoying the autumn scenery in the palace.

After walking for a while, he turned around and asked the palace people: "Is the Huiran Pavilion built by His Majesty for Queen Zhanggu near here?" ”

The palace man replied, "Hui Shizi, yes." ”

Luo Yao bowed his head and instructed the palace people to lead the way, "Then take me over to pay homage to Emperor Ji's mother." ”

Queen Zhanggu is the biological mother of Emperor Qingling, and it is understandable that the prince of Daze, as the queen's son-in-law, went to Huiran Pavilion to pay respects. The palace people listened to Bi Luoyao's request, so they led him to Huiran Pavilion, explained the situation to the person in charge, and invited him in.

Huiran Pavilion itself is not large, but the garden surrounding it is very beautifully repaired, full of seasonal flowers, looking from afar, like a pagoda in the sea of flowers.

The palace maid in charge led Luo Yao inside, and introduced: "The queen has lived in the Vermilion Bird Palace for a short time, and most of the palace maids who have served around her have also left the palace, and the rest of the people are now staying in this Huiran Pavilion. Objects used in the former queen's palace are also found here. ”

Pointing to a portrait on the main hall, "People who have seen Queen Zhanggu and Emperor Qingling say that their mother and daughter look very similar. ”

Luo Yao looked at the woman who looked like a green spirit in the painting, and saw that her facial features were beautiful, her appearance was dusty, she was wearing a long azure dress, her temperament was a little indifferent and arrogant, and there was a kind of flying between her eyebrows.

Just looking at the appearance, it is indeed very similar to Qingling, but the demeanor and temperament are completely different.

Luo Yao turned to the palace maid, "I wonder if I can bow down in front of the portrait of the queen to show respect?" ”

The palace maid noticed Luo Yao's outstanding character and graceful demeanor early on, but she didn't expect him to be so noble, and he was still so polite and gentle, so she was a little stunned, and she lost her mind for a moment before she lowered her head with a look on her face and said, "The prince of the world, please." ”

Luo Yao lifted the hem of his robe and knelt down in front of the portrait of Queen Zhangguo.

The palace maid saw that he was making a big gift to meet his parents, moving slowly but without losing his demeanor, but she didn't know that at this moment, the real Luo Yao had walked to the bookshelves around the main hall to confess the case, and looked through the objects stored on it.

Silk scrolls, gold and stone seals, and the art of war books handed down from ancient times......

It seems that the personality preferences of this queen are really far from her daughter's......

Luo Yao flipped through an old book of poems that seemed to have been read often, and his fingertips suddenly stopped on a page of bookmarks sandwiched in the poetry collection.

The bookmark is made of cyan soft smoke and pure white abyss fish bones, exquisite and delicate, and the signature is inscribed with the words "cold stars and warm moon" with purple sand.

Luo Yao's fingertips slowly swiped over the familiar handwriting on the bookmark, and he involuntarily trembled slightly.

On the underside of the sign, there are two small characters with distinctly different styles —

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