The drizzle, the ancient and majestic ancient capital of Chang'an seems to be shrouded in a layer of smoke clouds, adding a touch of mystery and enchantment.

Taipingfang, which is only one street away from the imperial city, was always busy and hot in the past. Because the newlywed mansion of Princess Taiping, the favorite daughter of the two saints, needs to work day and night. Thousands of workers come and go here almost every day, and the grandeur and luxury of Princess Taiping's Mansion are far superior to any other palace in the palace, which makes the people breathtaking.

Because of the rain today, many projects were forced to be suspended. In Princess Taiping's Mansion, which has been completed for most of the time, it seems to be a little depressed and deserted. The craftsmen, who had been busy all day, finally had some time to hide, and they could hide in the shed to brag and drink.

Just as the workers were idle and drunk, a group of ironclad guards suddenly rushed into the gate that had not yet been fully built, and drove all the idle workers into the shed, and strictly ordered them not to go out, or even look out.

The workers who hid in the shed like a nest of sparrows knew that this was the most respected princess Taiping of the Tang Empire.

The princess's dignity is not something that ordinary people like them can glimpse at will. Especially since she is about to get married. According to the customs of the Tang Dynasty, a woman who is about to marry is not allowed to show her head at will, which is a woman's morality.

Immediately, a large number of eunuchs and palace ladies trotted in, using colorful silk silk to pull up a barrier aisle between the various aisles and corridors of the mansion, and the precious Xishu carpet was spread on the ground, spraying the Jinding ambergris from the Great Food Country.

Such ambergris is not even affordable for ordinary aristocratic families. It is said that a drop of ambergris can be exchanged for an acre of fertile land in Gyeonggi.

A burst of aroma wafted in, and the workers in the shed were almost drunk. What kind of beautiful and glorious woman should this be, to emit such an intoxicating fragrance on her body?

Under the support of a group of palace ladies and eunuchs, Princess Taiping walked into the unfinished Princess Taiping Mansion. This is the third time she has come to the house to do a "visual inspection". In order to avoid crowds, every time she comes, she picks a rainy day. Today, it is no exception.

"Linlang, after I leave, these silk silks will be rewarded to those craftsmen. They've all worked hard. Princess Taiping's voice came through a layer of silk barriers, like a heavenly sound.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The workers in the shed collectively knelt on the ground, and the mountain shouted thanks, "Thank you, Your Royal Highness the princess!" ”

"Yang Siqiao, send someone to bring down the wine in the car and reward them." Princess Taiping continued, "The rain is filled, and a little wine helps them get rid of the cold and dampness." ”

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The workers thanked again and were quite excited. Whenever Princess Taiping comes, there is always a reward. It's like the New Year has passed.

Princess Taiping walked forward, and the workers did not dare to look up with their foreheads on the ground, even if it was separated by a hazy silk barrier.

Linlang held an umbrella left and right, following closely by Princess Taiping's side. In front, there is an iron armor to open the way, and in the back, Yang Siqiao leads a group of eunuchs with martial arts to escort them. The group inspected several houses and scenic spots in Ruoda's Princess Taiping's mansion, and Princess Taiping was quite satisfied and in a good mood.

"The wedding date is close at hand, and Xue Lang has not returned." Walking in the middle of a garden and stone landscape, Princess Taiping said quietly, "Isn't it, he forgot our wedding date?" ”

"Your Highness, the colt will definitely not miss the wedding date." Lin'er hurriedly replied, "A few days ago, there was good news from Shuozhou, and the horses made miraculous feats one after another, and the emperor and the queen of heaven were happy. Presumably, the army will soon be triumphant, and the horses will soon return. ”

"Sacred Heart?" Princess Taiping frowned, "I am, my heart is pounding!" ”

"Uh...... Slaves and maids should be damned! Lin'er hurriedly said.

"It's none of your business." Princess Taiping sighed lightly and said, "Xue Lang is really, and he doesn't want to think about his identity. Is it his duty to wait for birth and death? His dignified horses are about to be born and die, what is the use of Datang still raising those generals? ”

"What His Highness says is ......," Linlang said in unison.

"That's all you two can say." Princess Taiping glanced at them, "It's not as good as a demon!" ”

Linlang blushed together. Come to think of it, too. The demon is extremely smart and innocent, and has always been straightforward and quick to say anything, and there is often no shortage of sharp points and witty words. I really don't know if she is a childlike or a wise fool.

At this moment, Yang Siqiao, who was on guard from the side, suddenly shouted: "Who is in front, stand still!" ”

When everyone heard the sound, they looked at him, and a few people were stopped by Yang Siqiao. One of them hurriedly said: "Xiao Yang Gong Rongyu, we are on the order of Su Shangshu to ask Mr. Song to write poems and words for the stone tablets and plaques under construction in the mansion!" ”

Su Shangshu is the heir of Su Liang, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, and he was ordered to supervise the construction of Princess Taiping's mansion.

"Which Mr. Song?" Yang Siqiao asked. With the safety of Princess Taiping, he will never be sloppy.

"In the lower Song Dynasty, I have seen Xiao Yang Gong." Immediately a young man stepped forward and bowed his hands.

Yang Siqiao immediately covered his mouth and nose and took two steps back, showing disgust on his face - it stinks!

Princess Taiping couldn't help frowning when she saw it from a distance, "Didn't he go to the army with those two surnamed Wu, why did he come to me?" ”

Lin'er stepped forward and whispered: "After the last case of merging states, Wu Yougui and Wu Yizong were called back to Chang'an by the queen of heaven. Song Zhiwen also came back with him. ”

"Presumably, they are not successful enough to fail, and they are all embarrassed in the state!" Princess Taiping snorted coldly and said, "Lin'er, you go and spread the word." Let's just say that the palace doesn't need Song Zhi's question to write what inscription and plaque - blast him out! ”

"Yes!" Lin'er went right away.

Princess Taiping snorted disdainfully, "What is Su Liangsi going to do, let him write some poems!" At that time, if the stone tablet plaque in my house exudes a bad breath, I am not afraid that this palace will find someone to punish the crime? Besides, Xue Lang has always hated this person. If he knows the truth, he must smash those steles! ”

As soon as Lin'er made a move, Song Zhiwen fled in embarrassment in an instant. The palace eunuchs all snickered on the side. Princess Taiping also laughed and said, "This palace is here to tell you the shortest joke, just three words - Song Zhiwen!" ”

The crowd burst into laughter. The official who was only suffering from the overseer didn't know what to do, so he had to come forward and ask Princess Taiping, saying that since His Royal Highness didn't want Song Zhi's question to write, whose poems and ink should be used in the house?

Princess Taiping said, "Don't you know that the countermeasures of Xue Dao's ban on horses and Gao Di, whose literary brilliance has made the two saints stunned? ”

"Uh...... Your Highness, it's a pity that Xue Fuma is not in Chang'an now, but the construction period of the mansion cannot be delayed! The overseer pleaded with a bitter face.

Princess Taiping rolled her eyes and thought about it, "That's simple, this palace has collected some old poems and essays by Xue Ji, you go and find Xue Ji and let him write the inscription on his behalf." If there is any shortcoming, I will talk about it when Xue Fuma comes back! ”

"What His Highness is referring to, but the Xue Ji in Chang'an City who is rumored to 'buy Chu Dexue without losing his temperament', Xue Sitong?" The Overseer replied.

"That's right, it's him." Princess Taiping said with a little pride, "The Xue family in Hedong has been handed down from generation to generation, and Xue Ji is the younger brother of the horse, and he is known as the best in calligraphy and painting. All the poems, calligraphy and paintings in the palace will be sorted out by him. He is especially good at drawing cranes, so remember to ask him to paint a few more pictures of Hongu! Besides, don't despise and treat him badly, that's the brother of the horse, and he is also a relative of the palace! ”

"Your Majesty obeys!" The supervisor breathed a sigh of relief, and it was best to appoint it by Princess Taiping herself.

"Song Zhi asked, he was swaggering and cheating Shang Ke outside, but he also ran to the palace and Xue Yuma's house to move the door and get an axe, isn't he afraid of Yixiao and generosity?" Princess Taiping said, "Lin'er, later you will hand over to him the book of poems compiled by the palace himself." ”

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Linlang and the others were all snickering together, the overseer's face was very embarrassed, and suddenly he had an idea, as if he had a way to pat Xue Shao's sycophants and please Princess Taiping, and said: "Your Highness, Weichen got a song "Picking Mulberries", which is rumored to be made by Xue Yuma when he was in the state, and his talent is amazing. I wonder if it can be used in the house? ”

"Oh?" Princess Taiping blinked, "Xue Lang's new work, why doesn't the palace know?" ”

"This was brought back by Song Zhiwen from Bingzhou. It is said that this song "Picking Mulberries" has spread all over the streets and alleys of Bingzhou and is all the rage. There are quite a few of them...... Belch! When the supervisor said this, he hurriedly covered his mouth, miserable, and said that he had leaked his mouth!

Princess Taiping raised her eyebrows, "Is it a romantic story?" - Go on! ”

"This, this...... Weichen is also hearsay, don't dare to talk nonsense! The overseer's sweat was pouring down.

"It seems that you are probably about to do it." Princess Taiping snorted coldly.

The overseer was suddenly so frightened that he hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Your Highness, forgive your sins!" Weichen also heard Song Zhiwen just now, and he really knew that it was ominous! If Your Highness wants to know the details, no, it's better to ask Song Zhi directly! ”

"Get him back!" Princess Taiping snorted, "What about "Picking Mulberries"? Bring! ”

"In, here!" The overseer shuddered and pulled out a piece of paper from his sleeve.

Lin'er stepped forward, glared at him angrily with murderous eyes, and snatched the note from his hand.

The overseer broke out in a cold sweat again, and his whole body was soaked...... This little maid is so fierce, it looks like she's going to kill someone!

Princess Taiping picked up the paper and looked at it, and whispered, "Mingyue should laugh at me and laugh at me now." Live up to the heart of spring, wander alone and chant alone...... Hmph, it's really romantic! ”

Lin'er hurriedly said: "Your Highness, Xue Juma is missing Her Royal Highness the Princess!" ”

"I want you to talk nonsense!" Princess Taiping snorted, "If you miss the palace, why didn't you send it to the palace, but it was all the rage in Bingzhou?" ”

Lin'er was speechless for a moment, glaring at the overseer again. Seeing that, he drew his sword and stepped forward to pierce him on the spot.

"Ahh The Overseer screamed in fright, and nearly collapsed to the ground.

"Your Highness, Song Zhiwen has found it!"

Princess Taiping gritted her teeth and took a deep breath, "Bring it to the Silk Barrier - let him talk with his back to the palace!" ”

……

The savannah, the city of black sand.

Xue Shao, Xue Chuyu and others practiced riding and archery for a long time, and each sweated profusely and returned happily.

happened to meet the moon slave helping Ai Yan out of the tent, taking advantage of the weakening heat at dusk to come out to see the sunshine.

Xue Shao looked at Ai Yan twice and said, "It seems that you have almost recovered." ”

"Tomorrow, you can have a competition with Xue Gongzi to see whose bow horse is more skillful." Aiyan said.

Xue Shao couldn't help laughing, "I remember that not long ago, just outside this Black Sand City, my life was almost handed over to you, a grassland woman. I don't dare to compete with you again. ”

Ai Yan smiled indifferently, "Xue Gongzi, you seem to look down on women?" ”

"On the contrary, I never despise women. Especially in two places, one is the wine table and the other is the battlefield. Xue Shao said casually with a relaxed expression, raising his foot to pat the dust on his feet as he spoke, preparing to walk into the tent.

Unexpectedly, Ai Yan's next sentence almost made Xue Shao, who was standing on one foot, stumble-

"What about in bed?"