Chapter Thirty-Seven: What Do You Want from a Famous Question?
The Ganlu Hall is the place where the emperor deals with official business, taking into account the function of the study and sleeping hall. It is impossible for the people of the harem, even if it is the queen, to come here to meet the emperor casually.
Empress Changsun abides by Yide, even in the harem, she is reluctant to talk more about political affairs with the emperor, how can she step into the Manna Hall at will. The queen's crown stopped in the forest garden, and the eldest grandson queen wore court clothes, standing quietly under an osmanthus tree, her face was like a hibiscus, and the osmanthus flowers were fragrant, adding color to the beauty.
"I don't come to this forest garden often, I didn't expect the osmanthus to bloom so well."
"I'll ask someone to pick some back and send them to the main hall to make rouge for you." Li Erlang walked under the tree with a gentle face, broke off a branch of osmanthus with his hand, and made a gesture to hand it to Empress Changsun. But the queen was just about to reach out to pick it up, Li Erlang's wrist turned slightly, the flower branches were clear, and the osmanthus petals on the branches gently brushed the cheeks of the eldest grandson queen.
Amused the eldest grandson Empress to look at Li Erlang shyly and charmingly, snatched the flower branch, and said in disgust: "How can Your Majesty be so frivolous? ”
Li Erlang laughed: "When you meet a beauty under the tree, it's hard to be self-conscious." ”
The queen squinted and peeked around, only the maidservant was there, and couldn't help but take a step closer, and patted her husband with a flower branch coquettishly. "I've been seeing Your Majesty with a straight face today, but I'm a lot more happy at the moment."
Li Erlang raised his head and looked at the full tree of osmanthus flowers: "I chatted with Lao Cheng and Wuji for an afternoon, and I didn't have any political affairs to worry about, so I really had a lot of fun." ”
"Oh? Brother Wuji also came. It turned out to be a small talk, the concubine thought she was interrogating the child. Empress Changsun said casually as if unintentionally, bending slightly to arrange the hem of her clothes for the emperor.
"How does the queen know?"
Empress Changsun heard that the emperor's tone had not changed, but it seemed that her mood had changed, and she replied with a chuckle: "Lady Li of the Duke of Weiguo came to visit me in the afternoon, she worshipped Pingyang from the Mansion of the Emperor of the Kingdom, talked about some old things with the concubine, and also talked about the child......
"Mrs. Lee...... Red Breeze, I almost forgot. Wasn't she the first one to write to intercede for Li Luoyun. Li Jing is not in Beijing, she has no control! Li Erlang's brows were slightly furrowed, but his tone was a little displeased.
Empress Eldest Sun said leisurely: "Does Your Majesty think that Mrs. Li is troublesome?" But in the eyes of the concubine, Brother Wuji, Lu Guogong, and Qian Guogong are really involved in this matter. Mrs. Li is out of her heart, and she is also ...... Justifiably. ”
"Oh? How did she get her right? Could it be that because of his surname Li, Li Luoyun has really become Li Jing's nephew? Hmph, the queen knows that what I have been talking about is Li Luoyun's father's family. ”
"Li Luoyun is the son of the commander of the Baxia Battalion. Mrs. Li also mentioned this matter with her concubine. However, she only learned about it this morning, and what the concubine said was right, but it was not because of his surname Li. but because of his mother...... Surname Yang! ”
Li Erlang looked at the queen unexpectedly, thinking that Li Luoyun's life experience was already clear, was there anything he didn't know? With a twist of his mind, he asked solemnly, "Which Yang?" ”
"Concubine Yang, that Yang. The former dynasty Chu Guogong that Yang. ”
"Is this what Red Whisk said?"
Empress Changsun nodded lightly, and told Her Majesty what Hongfu said in a concise and concise manner. Then he said: "The concubine thought that His Majesty would embarrass the child because of the medicine and wine. But now it seems that the child should be called Concubine Yang as an aunt, and the rescue of the concubine and beauty. As for his parents' past, I owe a lot of ...... to his family."
"When did I say I was going to embarrass him?" Li Erlang avoided the queen's eyes with a weak heart.
Empress Eldest Sun looked at her husband softly, pursed her lips and smiled lightly, and said, "After the concubine's words are finished, I will not delay Your Majesty's handling of political affairs." That's right......" Empress Changsun beckoned to the maid in the distance. The maidservant came with a sword in her hands and bowed over, holding the sword in front of the emperor.
Empress Eldest Sun flicked the flying feather gold pattern on the scabbard, and said softly: "This sword is a gift from the first emperor, and the concubine is curious for a while and wants to come and see it." It is indeed gorgeous and unusual, suitable for women, however...... The concubine felt that it was not so suitable for Pingyang. No wonder Sanniang would give it to the Li family to reward her merits. ”
"The things that are given by the emperor, Sanniang dares to give them to others casually. No wonder Sanniang couldn't find this sword when she was buried. Although there were words of blame, Li Erlang's expression was full of nostalgic tenderness.
"If the Duke of Qian agrees, Your Majesty should return the sword to the child." After the eldest grandson queen finished speaking, she bent over and saluted: "The concubine has gone back." ”
Li Erlang held a sword in his hand and watched his wife sit on the chariot and leave slowly. Looking down at the saber, he casually compared it to his waist, pouted and said, "It is indeed more suitable for women to wear." He turned around and walked back, and when he looked at the Ganlu Palace, he said to himself, "It's quite suitable for that kid...... I don't know my father......"
"You are different from your father, brother, uncle, and ancestors." The eldest grandson Wuji looked at Li Luoyun for a long time with the green beard under his chin, and the sharp edge in his eyes seemed to warn Li Luoyun that lies would not work with him. "I saw the Baxia Camp back then, that is, your father and uncles. All your people are tall and strong. With a little training, he is one in a hundred warriors. But you're not. The eldest grandson Wuji raised his finger and pointed at Li Luoyun, the corners of his mouth rose, and he said with a smile: "You...... Too weak. ”
"Hahaha, Mowgli is right! When I first found out that this kid was a descendant of the Baxia camp, I didn't believe it either! What kind of thing is it? Cheng Zhijie laughed loudly without any image: "His body looks like a descendant of a scholar like Wei Zheng." ”
"Ahem, ahem!" The eldest grandson Wuji lowered his head and covered his lips and coughed lightly a few times, signaling Cheng Zhijie to restrain a little, there is a living official in this palace who is recording! "Hence ...... Ahem, even though you have been weak and sick since childhood, you are still so valued by your clan, this official guesses that it should not be just because of your parents' legacy, right? ”
Li Luoyun blinked and replied in a low voice: "Is there anything wrong with grandfathers and uncles caring for their nephews?" ”
"Heh, you know that's not what this official is referring to."
"I really don't understand what my lord means. As for the matter of Zhan Lulou asked by the adults, when I surrendered in Chang'an County, I had already explained the matter clearly. Can you check the file, or do you want me to say it again now? Li Luoyun suddenly felt a little hungry, after sitting for so long, the emperor and the two big officials had drinks to drink, but unfortunately he didn't have that qualification.
"It depends on what you explain. To be honest, this official is very suspicious of your domestication of tigers, and he doesn't believe that a tiger can easily defeat more than 20 people! ”
Cheng Zhijie exclaimed in surprise: "What?!" Can this kid tame a tiger? , right? ”
"General Cheng should understand the meaning of our words. How could this little son's father be so heroic, and after his father died, he was still respected as the heir of the next patriarch. Apparently because he had some other talents. The eldest grandson Wuji smiled proudly, since he knew where Li Luoyun's hometown was, he sent someone to investigate some Li Jiazhai matters overnight. This official followed His Majesty to hunt, and there was not one tiger he had ever seen, but there were several in this royal garden. But ......"
"What? The tiger raised by this kid is extraordinarily thin, should it be extraordinarily strong? Cheng Zhijie interjected curiously, causing the eldest grandson Wuji's eyes, thinking that since you don't know anything, why are you here to make a fuss.
"The official is also curious. What kind of tiger can sneak into Chang'an quietly. Dozens of people can be killed without dying. That's it, last night you were able to sneak into the heavily guarded Chang'an County Prison and defeat the three rangers who wanted to harm you for you. The eldest grandson Wuji said that he felt weird, and couldn't help but ask the biggest doubt in his heart: "Are you really a tiger?" ”
Without waiting for Li Luoyun to speak, Cheng Zhijie couldn't help but interject again: "There is such a thing? I just heard that someone in Chang'an County wanted to harm you last night but didn't succeed, and I thought it was discovered and stopped by the government. Feelings, you still have a personal guard, you jump out whenever you are in danger? ”
"Uh......" Li Luoyun didn't know how to explain, so he could only say sincerely: "I do raise a tiger." After thinking about it, he added: "Maybe it's smarter than other tigers......
"No wonder you have no fear." Cheng Zhijie has always felt that Li Luoyun was very indifferent. All the small movements after Li Luoyun entered the hall did not escape his eyes. This kid was taken from the prison to the Imperial Prelude, and he didn't show the slightest fear or worry. "Could it be that in this Taiji Palace, General Ben wants to beat you on the board, and your tiger will jump out and bite me? Hahaha. ”
Hearing this, the eldest grandson Wuji also chuckled, but when he looked up, he noticed Li Luoyun's clear and quiet eyes and indifferent expression, but he suddenly smiled...... Impossible, this is the Royal Palace! Impossible......
Although Cheng Zhijie's lines are thick, the senses of the martial artists trained by battlefield battles are very keen. It was getting dark, and it was suddenly a little cold in this manna hall.
Li Luoyun looked at Cheng Zhijie and finished laughing, his eyes were waveless, he didn't say anything, and lowered his head slightly. The temple of manna fell silent again. It wasn't until His Majesty Emperor Li Erlang returned with a sword and walked past Li Luoyun that His Majesty the Emperor stopped, looked down at Li Luoyun who was kneeling on the ground, and suddenly said, "If you talk about it, don't you still call me uncle?" ”
"Huh?" ("Huh?!") ("Huh?!") ”)
Three exclamations came out almost at the same time, and Cheng Zhijie looked at the emperor in amazement: "Which one is this that Your Majesty said?" ”
Li Erlang ignored the surprised appearance of the three of them, walked back to sit cross-legged, reached out and picked up the wine cup and glanced at Cheng Zhijie: "You didn't know anything and came to intercede for this kid?" ”
Cheng Zhijie opened his mouth, but fortunately, he couldn't see his blushing face with a dark face: "The minister thought that a nephew of his old soldier was in trouble, but he thought that this kid was a pit!" The pit is still so deep! ”
"Humph! You're a fool, and you don't know if you're really confused or fake. Li Erlang reprimanded casually, and threw the sword on his lap on the desk: "Just now the queen came to tell me, your mother's surname is Yang?" ”
"Yes."
"Yang Xuangan is your uncle and grandfather?"
“…… It seems to be ......"
Li Erlang sneered and said, "What? This relative still makes you feel ashamed? ”
Li Luoyun lowered his head and responded: "How dare Luoyun think like this. It's just that her mother didn't mention Yang Xuan's feelings, and only said some old things in the house. ”
"They are all women who escaped the liquidation, and Concubine Yang is the same, she is reluctant to mention the old things of the Yang family. Oh, did your mother mention Concubine Yang? She is your mother's cousin. Li Erlang didn't know what he was thinking, and his tone was flat, as if he was talking to the younger generation.
"It was never mentioned...... In addition to her parents, the most mentioned in her mother's notes is Aunt Pingyang...... Uh, Her Royal Highness Princess Binh Duong. Li Luoyun hurriedly changed his words, raised his head slightly and peeked at the emperor's expression, although he was apprehensive, he was not without temptation.
Sure enough, Li Erlang didn't seem to mind: "Heh, do you call Pingyang your aunt?" Your age, didn't you see Pingyang back then? ”
Li Luoyun lowered his eyebrows: "Yes." It's just that I was young at that time, and I can't remember it well now. ”
"Pingyang, ah......" Li Erlang leaned on the armrest, his left hand on the desk, his index finger lightly touched the fire phoenix sword, his eyes changed, and he didn't know what he was thinking. Li Luoyun. What do you want me to do with you? ”