There was silence in the audience, as if even time had stood still at that moment. I don't know who applauded first, but it was like a fuse that ignited everyone in an instant. Almost everyone stood up and applauded Yu Wenxuan, and similarly, these applauses were also given to Ge Lei, Zhang Shaohua, and Wei Chuan and Wang Shilong, who were unable to play.

"Long live the emperor, long live the prince, long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the ......" cheers were deafening and enduring.

Yu Wenxuan stood in the ring, holding the dragon and phoenix in his right hand and firing the gun diagonally beside him, looking at the world. looked at Yu Wenduan, with a bright smile on his face, and Yu Wenduan also smiled and nodded to him.

At this moment, Yu Wenduan seemed to see Yu Wenxuan when he was a child again, at that time, every time Yu Wenxuan won a competition with others, he also looked at him like this, and kept shouting in his mouth: "Third brother and third brother, look at me well, right?" ”

After Zhang Mingjun got Yuwenduan's permission, he walked to the ring, and pressed down with his hands to signal everyone to be quiet: "This competition, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, it is to promote the friendship of the three countries. But in the ring, the sword has no eyes, and while we cheer for the victors, please also mourn for the dead. All of them are good men who stand up to the sky, and they are all the most heroic fighters in the world! Your Majesty has a decree to re-arrange the feast! ”

During the banquet, Yuwenduan raised his glass and said regretfully: "Today's martial arts competition has enhanced the friendship between our dynasty and the two countries, but unfortunately several warriors lost their precious lives during the competition, this is not my Great Zhou, here, I apologize to the envoys of the two countries." This glass of wine, toast everyone. ”

After speaking, he took the lead in drinking the wine in the cup. A monarch can do this, I have to say that the city is really deep enough. At the same time, this also deprived the Uighur and Turkic envoys who had wanted to take advantage of the problem to make a fuss. After all, the emperor has personally apologized, and if he provokes trouble at this time, he is purely uncomfortable for himself.

"Your Majesty's words are serious, it is their glory to be able to compete with the warriors of the Great Zhou, and now they have ended up like this, which is also caused by their lack of martial arts. Please don't bother us, Your Majesty. Xiao Ming sat up straight and arched his hand.

Yu Wenxuan waved his hand at Xiao Ming, and then said, "The ten warriors of the Turks and Uighurs are all heroes of the world, and each of them will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver. ”

"Your Majesty Emperor Xie!" The envoys of the two countries stood one after another and saluted Yuwenduan to thank him.

"Hmm." Yuwenduan responded with a smile.

"In this competition, the performance of our Da Zhou warriors is also very good." Yuwen Duan continued, "Give the Praetorian Guard commander Gray, BMW sweats and blood curls. Another bounty of 1,000 taels. ”

Then he looked at Zhang Shaohua: "Give Shaohua eight treasures Ruyi silver dragon armor, and a bounty of 1,000 taels." Wei Chuan and Wang Shilong each received a bounty of 1,000 taels. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Except for Gray, who was sent back to the house to recuperate, the other three all saluted and thanked Yuwen Duan.

This comparison comes out, after all, people are selfish. The ten warriors of the Gentiles were each rewarded with a thousand taels of silver, but those who came to their own country were everyone's daughters, and even the two who did not play also had a share.

"As for Xuan'er...... Yuwenduan looked at his brother, "I really can't think of anything to give you." Tell me, what do you want? ”

"Hmm......" Yu Wenxuan groaned, his eyes rolled, he smiled, and said, "The younger brother wants the imperial brother to make a promise." ”

"Oh? Yinuo? It's pretty new, let's hear it. "What Yu Wenxuan wants is not money or material, but a promise, which sounds very interesting.

"As the saying goes, a gentleman makes a promise, so my brother wants the emperor to give me a wish. Of course, this must be something that does not violate the laws and regulations of the country, the courtesy of kings and ministers, and benevolence and morality. In the future, I will come to ask the royal brother for it. Yu Wenxuan said.

"Hahaha, interesting. Okay, I'm done. Yu Wenduan laughed.

……

Inside the Qingning Palace. Yuwen sat at the table, and Empress Ren stood behind him kneading her shoulders. After Yuwenduan ascended the throne, he was busy with government affairs and every day, and it was rare to have time to accompany the queen.

"Today, Xuan'er, they can be regarded as fighting a lot of face for Da Zhou." Yuwenduan chatted with Queen Ren, "Seeing that he was playing hotly on stage, I almost couldn't help but go up to move my hands and feet." Hahaha. ”

Empress Ren smiled, "Your Majesty is really good at laughing, Xuan'er should come to power, but if you go up, should the Uighur and Turkic warriors accompany you in the activities or not?" ”

Yuwenduan married Empress Ren when he was twenty years old, Yuwenxuan was only five years old at the time, it can be said that Yuwenduan and his wife grew up watching Yuwenxuan. The so-called eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. This is true not only in ordinary people's homes, but also in the royal family. Therefore, no matter whether Yu Wenxuan was later named the marshal of the Black Feather Army, or Prince Xi, Queen Ren still called him Xuan'er the same.

And Yu Wenxuan has always respected his brother and sister-in-law, but respect is one thing, and occasional naughty troubles are indispensable to ask his brother and sister-in-law to intercede with his father and the emperor on his behalf, so as to reduce or exempt from punishment.

"Twig." As soon as the words changed, Yuwenduan suddenly sighed.

"Huh?" Xiaozhi is the nickname of Queen Ren, and Yuwenduan and his wife are particularly affectionate, so they are called so.

"Since Xuan'er came back from the last expedition, I have been very troubled." Yuwen said.

Empress Ren clasped Yuwenduan's hand, as if she could share a little sorrow for him: "Your Majesty, is it for Xuan'er's marriage?" ”

Yuwenduan nodded: "Now that Xuan'er has reached the age when he should marry a wife, I remember that when I was the same age as him now, you were already my crown princess." But Xuan'er was born at the age of twenty, but the family affairs have not yet been decided. ”

Empress Ren let go of the hand holding Yuwenduan, and continued to pinch his shoulders, her face couldn't help but be covered with a layer of sadness: "Before the death of the queen mother, she kept telling us to worry about Xuan'er's marriage, so that he could start a family earlier." Now is indeed the time. ”

Listening to Queen Ren's words, Yuwenduan couldn't help but reveal a strong sense of sadness: "When the queen mother is here, I love Xuan'er the most." But she has always been in poor health, and Xuan'er was still young at that time, ignorant and playful. When I grew up, I had to learn art and practice martial arts, and I had too little time to accompany my mother, alas, ......" Yu Wenduan's tone was a little choked.

Empress Ren was afraid that the nostalgia for her mother would become more sad, so she quickly changed the topic: "Then Your Majesty can find the daughter of a prince and minister for Xuan'er?" The concubines believed that as long as His Majesty said something to the courtiers, they were afraid that they would squeeze their heads and marry their daughters to Prince Xi's mansion. ”

But isn't it, there is not even a side concubine in Yuwenxuan's mansion now, if the emperor speaks, it will be equivalent to officially mentioning Yuwenxuan's marriage, in this case, marrying into Prince Xi's mansion will inevitably be crowned princess. And Yu Wenxuan himself is deeply favored, if he marries him, isn't it a step to the sky?

"No, not the daughter of a prince's minister." Yuwenduan smiled, "It's the princess of Liuji Kingdom." ”

In recent days, Yu Wenduan has been busy receiving foreign envoys, reviewing official documents, and often resting alone in the Heart Nourishing Hall at night. So about the peace of the Ryuji Kingdom, I haven't had time to tell Queen Ren yet.

"Ryuji Country? It sounds familiar. "Ren Queen's Road.

Yu Wenxuan pressed his hand on Queen Ren's hand, and said with a smile: "Xiaozhi, do you remember that Princess Yue'er back then?" ”

Hearing this name, Queen Ren smiled and said, "But that little princess that Xuan'er is shouting about marrying when she grows up?" The concubine remembered that she was the daughter of the crown prince of the Ryuji Kingdom back then. ”

"Yes, that's her." Yuwen said, "A few days ago, the Liuji Kingdom sent an envoy to ask for a good relationship with our dynasty of Qin and Jin, and Princess Yue'er was in her prime, so the king of Liuji wanted to marry her." ”

"Does Xuan'er know about this? He must have been overjoyed. Empress Ren smiled.

"That's what gives me the most headache. It stands to reason that he should be more than willing. But he just doesn't want to marry Yue'er. ”

Yu Wenduan did not tell Empress Ren the real reason. Regarding Yu Wenxuan's fortune telling, only the three of them, father and son, and the monk knew. Because once this matter is leaked, it may attract trouble caused by some people with bad intentions in secret. Therefore, Yu Wenduan's explanation to Queen Ren was that Yu Wenxuan felt that he was fighting abroad all the year round, and if something happened, he was afraid of delaying Yue'er's happiness in her life.

"Alas, Xuan'er always thinks things too simply." Empress Ren said helplessly, "The concubine heard that the marriage date of the son of the Duke of Yue has been set. Shaohua is a few months younger than Xuan'er. ”

"Yes, Shaohua's wedding date has already been set...... Yuwenduan said, "Eh, that's right." In the past, every few years, my father would send me to inspect the counties in the south of the Yangtze River. But now that I have just ascended the throne, I naturally can't go in person. In the capital, Lao Qi and Xuan'er are suitable. Twig, who do you think would be better? ”

Queen Ren didn't think about it, and replied with a smile: "Go back to Your Majesty, don't say who is better, do you think Xuan'er will let go of this kind of opportunity to go out and play by the way?" ”

"Hahaha...... This kid, I break my heart for him every day, and I have to think about him if there is any good thing. Yuwenduan said with a smile.

Empress Ren also laughed: "Actually, Xuan'er is indeed the best candidate to go to the southern tour. ”

"Oh?" Yuwenduan looked at Empress Ren.

"Your Majesty, you think, Xuan'er is your younger brother-in-law, and both the official position and the title are higher than that of King Rongjun. In addition, in recent years, he has accumulated a lot of reputation among the people for the imperial court's southern conquest and northern war. Sending him there would also make the people feel valued. Empress Ren analyzed carefully.

If anyone is evaluated by the queen like this, it will definitely cause the emperor's dissatisfaction and even suspicion. It is not difficult to put on a charge of supporting the army and colluding with the harem. But in Yu Wenxuan, everything seems so natural. His temperament Yu Wenduan understands best, and he is not afraid that he will do unfaithful and unrighteous things.

Empress Ren paused, and then said: "Besides, who in the world doesn't know Your Majesty's favor for our His Royal Highness the King of Xi, you rarely even assign him any official duties on weekdays, and you travel the mountains and rivers while touring the south, such a good thing, I'm afraid Your Majesty has already thought about who to let go." ”

"Oh, my thoughts, sure enough, you guessed it." Yuwenduan said with a smile, "It's the Mid-Autumn Festival in a few months, let him go after the festival." ”

……

Imperial Palace of Ryuji Province.

"Oh, my princess, you look so good with this hairpin." The palace maid Xiaolan stood opposite the mirror, and in front of her sat a girl, about twenty years old, with eyebrows like green feathers, muscles like snow, waist like bundles, and teeth like shellfish. It was none other than King Ryuji's only daughter, Princess Yue'er.

Let Xiaolan comb her green hair, Yue'er clasped her hands and leaned back on the chair. For Xiaolan's words, he only smiled, and what was difficult to hide between his eyebrows was a faint sadness.

Her smart eyes were a little sluggish, and a handsome little boy faintly appeared in her heart, holding her hand and running in the imperial garden, picking flowers and handing her fruits, always too shy to look at her and not dare to speak more.

In the days when she was with him, he just blindly treated her well, sharing all his delicious food and fun. Show her the ancient poems you have memorized and show off the unfamiliar martial arts you have just learned.

Always secretly looked at her and thought she had never been discovered. It wasn't until she was about to leave that he was willing to say the sentence, "Sister Yue'er is so cute, remember to come and play with me." ”

He pulled his father and waved goodbye to her with a warm smile like a little sun, his eyes full of reluctance and sadness. They didn't expect that farewell would be more than ten years.

"Brother Xuan." Yue'er called softly.

"What's wrong, princess?" Xiaolan asked.

"Nothing." Yue'er diverted the topic, "Do I really want to marry Da Zhou?" But...... Who to marry? ”

Who to marry? Brother Xuan, will you be the one who marries me?

"Xiaolan doesn't know, but the identity that can match Her Royal Highness the princess is at least a prince." Xiaolan analyzed.

Brother Xuan, I heard that when you grew up, you galloped across the battlefield and made many military exploits, have you been crowned king?

"Princess, princess?" Xiaolan patted Yue'er gently, "You're in a daze again." ”

"Huh? No, I don't. Yue'er came back to her senses and argued.

"Obviously, there is." Xiaolan's voice was crying, "Princess, don't be like this, Xiaolan will be distressed." ”

Yue'er stood up and wiped the tears from the corners of Xiaolan's eyes with her hand: "What do you feel sorry for, marriage, whether it is for our Liuji Kingdom or the Great Zhou Kingdom, it is a happy event."

"What if, what if, what if, the guy who married you doesn't treat you well? You haven't met him before, so what if you don't like him? ”

"What can I do about being born in such a family?" Yue'er smiled suddenly, "As a woman, I can still share my father's worries and do my best for the country, isn't it something to be proud of?" ”

"Princess!" Xiaolan finally couldn't suppress her emotions, hugged Yue'er and cried loudly.

In such a situation, Yue'er could only cry silently.

Brother Xuan, if there is an afterlife, Yue'er is willing to become your biological sister, to be taken care of and protected by you. Even if I can never marry you, as long as I can always be by your side, I know enough......