It was night, because it was the first day of the new year, Emperor Jianwen rested in Fenghe Palace according to the rules. Empress Ning bathed and changed her clothes early, prepared dinner, and waited for her husband's arrival.

Soon after dark, the voice of the chief eunuch Guo Gonggong sounded outside: "The emperor has arrived!" It is extremely slender, but at this time, it is a natural sound for Queen Ning.

Empress Ning hurriedly got up and waited at the door of the main hall, at this time the emperor was just about to arrive in front of Empress Ning, and Empress Ning saluted: "The concubines participate in the emperor!"

Seeing the queen's deferential appearance, the emperor felt pity in his heart, took a few steps forward, helped the queen up, and said at the same time: "The queen is exempt." ”

Empress Ning got up. Emperor Jianwen seemed to be in a very good mood today, and he actually led Empress Ning to the main hall, and Empress Ning felt a burst of joy in her heart.

When he arrived at the table, the food on the table had already been set up, and it was exuding bursts of aroma, Emperor Jianwen's heart moved, and he felt that his appetite was rising, so he sat down and concentrated on eating, without saying anything for a while.

After the meal, the two sat on the seats in the main hall and chatted on the left and right.

Empress Ning opened her mouth and said, "I don't know why the emperor is so happy today?" Can I share it with my concubine?"

Emperor Jianwen was in a good mood at this time, and he didn't care what the harem was not allowed to participate in politics, so he said with a smile: "There is news today that the envoys of Beifeng have arrived at the border pass, and they will enter Beijing in about ten days." ”

Empress Ning also smiled: "It is indeed happy news. It's just that the Beifeng envoy came, will it affect the princes' choice of concubines? ”

Emperor Jianwen pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go on as usual, after all, I have already issued an edict, and everything is simple." ”

Empress Ning nodded, and said: "Since it is the prince who chooses the concubine, the concubine thinks that she can also choose for the third and fourth elders, after all, the two are also eighteen years old." At this time, Empress Ning couldn't help but think of the gentle body in the dormitory that year, he should be a lot stronger now.

Emperor Jianwen thought about it, but he was a little stunned, was he about to marry? Time is so fast. But he still pretended not to know who the third child was: "The third child?"

When Empress Ning saw Emperor Jianwen's appearance, she knew that he had long forgotten that he had such a son, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's Yi'er." ”

Emperor Jianwen frowned and said, "He? Is it the evil obstacle that I drove out of the palace? What kind of relatives does he marry!"

Empress Ning comforted: "Your Majesty, Yi'er is your son after all, he grew up alone outside the palace at a young age, and now that he is at the age of marrying, the emperor should also give him guidance on family affairs." ”

Emperor Jianwen seemed to be a little unhappy and said: "Why do you mention him well, disturb my interest." ”

Empress Ning was extremely happy when she saw that Emperor Jianwen was so disgusted with Chu Tianyi, but she didn't show it on her face: "Your Majesty, although Qin Tianjian calculated that Yi'er is a demon who has brought disaster to the country, but after so many years, isn't there nothing?" If Your Majesty doesn't like it, after the two get married, you won't see them again, no matter what, the emperor is a generation of Ming Jun, and he can't fall into the reputation of treating his son harshly. ”

The emperor seemed to be comforted, and replied: "I really don't want to see him, let him choose the concubine banquet by himself, and I will make an order tomorrow." ”

Empress Ning smiled and should be.

On the afternoon of the second day, the eunuch took the holy decree to the Three Princes' Mansion, and the Three Princes' Mansion was the only one of the three princes to receive the decree. ”

The third prince said: "The son is here." ”

The eunuch then read: "Fengtian carrier, the emperor said that the three princes have reached the age of marriage, and I am worried about it, and the three princes will participate in the concubine selection banquet in half a month." Chin this. His Royal Highness the Third Prince, take the order. ”

The kneeling man took the holy decree with both hands, and bowed again: "The son accepts the decree." The corners of his mouth were a mocking smile.

Two days later, Jiang Lige and Han Ye finally arrived outside the capital, and the two dressed up in disguise.

The officers and soldiers defending the city stopped the carriage of the two men and shouted to the coachman, "What are you doing?"

The cold night lifted the curtain of the carriage, got off the carriage, walked to the officers and soldiers with elegant steps, and said gently and politely: "The villain is the merchant Chen Ye, who went out of the city to inspect the business a few days ago, and only came back with the insider today." ”

The officers and soldiers still knew about Chen Han, after all, he was the first businessman in the capital, so they let him go.

Returning to the carriage in the cold night, after entering the city, Jiang Lige smiled and said, "Merchant Chen, I don't know how many identities you have?" ”

Han Ye hugged Jiang Lige in his arms and said: "Madame, don't worry, when the time is ripe, the husband will definitely give it all out." ”

Hearing him say this, Jiang Lige was even more curious about his secret, although now that the two are together, speaking of which, she really knows very little about him, but one day she will know everything about him, so why should she worry. smiled: "Are you pretending to be addicted?" ”

Han Ye smiled: "Lige, I really want to marry you now." ”

Jiang Lige was a little stiff, she didn't think about getting married.

Feeling Jiang Lige's stiffness, he was a little sad on the cold night, but his face was not revealed, he always knew that she had not fallen in love with him yet, and with him, she was calm and self-controlled, could he not be as good as Chu Tianyi, who had a good look? But that's good enough, at least she's his. He also said: "Lige, I will wait for you, until you are really willing to marry me." ”

Jiang Lige hugged his lean waist and said, "Okay, but don't you think we are developing too fast?" ”

Han Ye was a little aggrieved: "We were going to be husband and wife. Where's the fast? ”

Jiang Lige held his forehead: "Okay." ”

The carriage stopped in front of a small courtyard, and the cold night hugged Jiang Lige, and the coachman consciously drove the carriage away.

When I entered the courtyard, I saw that although the courtyard was small, it was very exquisite, and Jiang Lige secretly sighed that he would enjoy it on a cold night.

After entering the largest room, he put Jiang Lige on the bed in the cold night, and then said, "I will send someone to Dali Temple to inquire about Chen Huan's news, you rest first." ”

Jiang Lige disagreed: "Arrange for me to go to Dali Temple to see Brother Huan." ”

At this time, Han Ye said uncompromisingly: "Be obedient, have a good rest, let's inquire about the news today, and visit tomorrow." ”

Jiang Lige thought about it, so he had to give up.

Seeing that she was finally at peace on a cold night, she closed the door this time.

At this moment, a man appeared from the shadows, knelt in front of him and said, "Master." ”

Han Ye calmly ordered: "Go and check Chen Huan's current situation, and send someone to protect this courtyard, so that no one can disturb her." ”

The man said yes and disappeared without a trace.

Only then did he leave the courtyard on a cold night. After a few turns, he disappeared completely.

In the study room of the Three Princes' Mansion.

Dark Moon was dressed in white, kneeling in front of the man in the same white clothes, the two looked five points similar, but it was these five points, and people who didn't know each other would definitely not be able to tell the truth from the fake. Said respectfully: "Master, the emperor has issued a holy decree and ordered you to choose a concubine at the banquet." ”

Chu Tianyi looked sarcastic, but he said lightly: "Choosing a concubine? Is this finally remembering that I am a demon of the evil country, or has I suddenly discovered that I have a place to use this evil of the country? ”

Looking at the self-deprecating master, Dark Moon felt very uncomfortable, and said: "The day before the holy decree, the emperor went to Fenghe Palace. ”

Chu Tianyi's eyes flashed with deep disgust, and he mocked: "What, this is trying to torture me again?" It's a pity that I'm no longer the Chu Tianyi who people rub at will. ”

At this time, the shadow walked in and said respectfully, "Master, I found it." That day......"

From the narrative of the shadows, the whole incident is restored:

It is said that Chen Huan and a group of friends were drinking in the restaurant that day, and they drank to the fullest, but they suddenly felt a little dizzy, so they had to say to their friends who were drinking: "I'm sorry everyone, I drank too much wine today, and my head is a little dizzy. ”

Chen Huan was born recklessly, he was extremely brave on the battlefield, and Jiang Lige and his party were friends of life and death.

Lu Yuanyuan said with a smile: "I know that your kid can't drink well, and he can't get drunk after just a few drinks, go ahead, remember what you said, please drink to make amends." "In fact, there were already more than a dozen empty bottles on the table, and there were only five or six of them.

Chen Huan smiled and said: "Yes, yes, yes, you must remember that the younger brother knows that Brother Lu is the most generous." ”

Chang Xun also said arrogantly: "Get out of here, I won't let you go next time." "Chang Xun is the eldest son of Chang Hong, the deputy general of Zhenbei, who has one in twenty this year, and has just been promoted to the general of the five-rank ranger.

The remaining few were a group of disciples of the family who had a better time when they were young. They all said that Chen Huan could leave.

Chen Huan was about to leave. Seeing that Chen Huan's attendant was not around, Lu Yuanyuan asked with some worry, "Wait, Ah Huan, where is your attendant?" ”

Chen Huan turned around and said a little groggy: "I said that I was in an internal urgency just now, but now I should be waiting outside." ”

Chang Xun was also a little worried: "Why don't we break up and go back with you, and have a care." ”

Chen Huan hurriedly waved his hand and said, "You drink yours." Originally, it was the younger brother today, and if you delay your brothers to drink, the sin will be even greater, Brother Chang, Brother Lu, you can rest assured, the little brother is not a girl, what are you afraid of!"

hugged his fists, and said: "Let's go first, you brothers are having a good time, and no one is allowed to send it." ”

Seeing this, a few people thought about it and felt that there was no problem, so they let him go.

After leaving the restaurant, the cool breeze in the summer, Chen Huan only felt a burst of joy in his heart, staggered forward, passed by a dead end, but saw a woman in linen curled up at the mouth of the alley, holding a burden of the same color in her hand.

Chen Huan saw that there was only one woman, so he stepped forward with some concern, approached the woman, and was about to ask, but he felt his head sink and lost consciousness.

The next day, Chen Huan felt that he had been poured cold water and woke up groggily, but he saw a large group of officers and soldiers around him, and there were people pointing around.

I was confused: What is the situation?

I moved, but I found that my hands were tied, and when I looked down, I was untidy! Suddenly cleared up.

He said to the officers and soldiers at the head: "What is going on? Why did you tie up General Ben? ”

The leading officer and soldier snorted coldly: "What's the matter? Don't you know? ”

Chen Huan was even more stunned, glanced around, but saw a woman in linen not far away who was also disheveled, crying with her burden.