Chapter Twenty-Four: Entering the Palace
Withdrawing his hand without a trace, the Nine Emperor Princes were still trying to remember, when a shout came from far outside the door: "The Holy Decree has arrived--Leave the King's Decree!" ”
When the Nine Emperor Princes heard this, they immediately forgot what they were thinking about just now, turned around and smiled: "Seventh Brother, let's talk about it, look at ...... Here it comes! ”
Zong Zheng glanced at the door coldly, his face expressionless. After Gonggong Chen came in, he made a decree and didn't wait for the king to kneel down to listen, he knew that even if he waited, he couldn't wait.
The holy decree is nothing more than to say that the Zongzheng is worry-free, and this time the plan to retreat from the enemy has merit, and now the army is triumphant, and it is necessary to reward meritorious deeds. Zong Zheng sneered without worry, and said to Chen Gonggong: "If you go to reply, just say that this king said it, and if you have nothing to do in the future, you will summon me into the palace, which is the greatest reward for me!" ”
Gonggong Chen knelt down when he heard a "plop", lowered his head tightly, and said with a hint of old feeling in his voice: "The old slave doesn't dare!" His Majesty has a will, and when the old slave declares his will, he needs to kneel in the palace and wait for the prince to enter the palace. I also hope that the prince will remember that the old slave has served the concubine and the prince wholeheartedly for many years, and be considerate of the old slave's old bones, so don't be angry with Your Majesty anymore, and enter the palace early! "Gonggong Chen was one of the most trusted people by Yun Guifei's side, and it was not until after Yun Guifei's death that he was transferred to Emperor Lin's side.
He's here again! Last time it was Lao Jiu, this time it was Chen Gonggong, who will it be next time? Zong Zheng frowned, his eyes were cold, his hand clenched the teacup, one by one, only to hear a muffled sound of "bang", the cup was crushed, and the celadon fragments were deeply pierced into his palm and between his fingers, stinging into his heart, but he was already numb and unconscious. With a wave of his hand, he threw the shattered porcelain cup out. The blue and white porcelain pieces smashed on the white floor tiles, shattered into finer fragments, with red blood, shocking.
"Brother Seven, what are you doing here?" The Nine Emperors were shocked and quickly swept over, wanting to check the injuries on his hands, but he waved them back.
"Lord Wang, why are you doing this?" Gonggong Chen's eyes were red, and he sighed helplessly.
was shocked, such a patriarchal government was worry-free, and it was the first time she had seen it. It should have been an expression of extreme anger, but he couldn't see anything in his eyes except indifference and coldness. What kind of pain is buried in his heart that needs him to hurt himself in order to relieve the pain in his heart? Her heart felt as if something had been touched, and some slight pain spread out in small pieces. Children are naturally attached to their parents, and they will crave the warmth of their parents and hope to receive their love and care. But why does Zongzheng have such a deep hatred and disgust for Emperor Lin's favor?
Zong Zheng didn't look at his hands without worry, only looked at Gonggong Chen lightly, and asked in a deep voice: "Those words, did he let you say them?" ”
Gonggong Chen lowered his head, he could still feel the heavy pressure from the top of his head, sighed, raised his eyes with sadness and helplessness, and said: "Lord, Your Majesty has his own difficulties, he loves you!" His affection for the concubine is incomparable, and what happened back then ......"
"Enough!!" Zong Zheng Wuwu suddenly let out a loud shout, interrupting Gonggong Chen's unfinished words. His face was pale, his eyes were gloomy and cold, he was obviously angry, and said coldly: "For my mother's sake, this time, spare you from death." If you dare to mention it again in the future, this king ...... It will not be spared! Leng Yan, send Grandpa Chen! ”
Gonggong Chen stood up and looked at the seven princes who had exactly the same face as the concubine in front of him, the once smart and kind Seventh Prince, Gonggong Chen's premature aging face did not have any fear, only there was a deep worry and helplessness in his eyes. Sighing again, he looked at the stunned man on the side, and said slowly, "Your Majesty still has an edict that if the prince doesn't worry about leaving Liyue Gongzi alone in the palace, you can take him with you." The old slave still had to go to Princess Rongle's mansion to announce the decree, so he retired first. ”
Stunned, since Zongzheng Wuwu carried her out of the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, there have been countless rumors in the outside world, saying that the reason why he is not close to the king is that he is a good man, and recently he has come to see the Liyue prince who is more beautiful than a woman in the Yueyue Tea Garden, and took advantage of his imprisonment to bring him into the palace. Some people even said that this assassination was actually carried out by the king himself, and the purpose was to take her back to the palace. Don't think about it, this must be a rumor spread by the prince. But the emperor, what is the purpose of letting Zongzheng take him into the palace without worry? Also, Gonggong Chen just said that he was going to Princess Rongle's Mansion to announce the decree? Manyao was shocked in her heart, and a bad premonition spread in her heart.
The Nine Emperor Princes stopped Gonggong Chen, rarely had a little respect, and said, "Father-in-law, please stay!" The father-in-law said that he was going to Princess Rongle's mansion to announce the decree, could it be that Princess Rongle also wanted to enter the palace? Should you hold a husband selection banquet for her after rewarding the soldiers today? Not so soon, it's not June yet! ”
Chen Gonggong said: "The old slave is only ordered to announce the order, and the old slave doesn't know anything else." However, although His Majesty has promised a period of six months, the matter of harmony should not be delayed for too long, and His Majesty has been worried about it these days. If you take this opportunity to let the princess meet everyone on the list, you can also strengthen the relationship. Since His Royal Highness the Ninth is on the list, he should share more worries for His Majesty! The old slave retires! ”
After Gonggong Chen left, Manyao Dai's brows furrowed, could it be that Emperor Lin really wanted to withdraw his promise of the June period? Fortunately, before Ling'er and the two of them returned home, she told them how to deal with the people in the palace. It's just that the headache is that if the prince of Liyue wants to enter the palace, the eldest princess Rongle will also have to enter the palace...... Hopefully there won't be any major problems!
The Nine Emperor Princes grabbed Zongzheng and said hurriedly: "Seventh brother, what can I do about this?" If Princess Rongle chooses me, you have to help me! His expression was as if Princess Rongle was a flood beast. Man Yao couldn't help frowning and asked, "His Royal Highness the Ninth is so worried about being favored by Eldest Princess Rongle just because she looks ugly?" ”
The Nine Emperors said: "It's true that I don't like ugly girls, but it's not all because of this. This woman looks good no matter how she looks outside, but when she marries home, there will be a lot of trouble, so I don't want to marry a wife yet...... However, if it were a beauty like you in Liyue, it would be a different story! With a smile on his face, the man had already come over.
Before she could dodge, she had been ripped away several steps away by a big hand, and she stumbled and almost lost her footing. Looking up in surprise, he saw Zong Zheng's carefree eyes flashing, he quickly lowered his eyes, his face was expressionless, and he said in a light tone: "Go and prepare, and follow me into the palace in a while." ”
Manyao glanced at the red blood stains on his sleeves, frowned, and left without saying anything.
The Nine Emperor Princes said: "Seventh Brother, you have soiled other people's clothes and made her unhappy." ”
Zong Zheng looked at his hand without worry, his expression was indifferent, as if those wounds had nothing to do with him, and continued to sit down and drink tea as if nothing had happened. The Nine Emperor Prince glanced at his injured hand and said helplessly, "I'll also go back and prepare." Seventh brother, don't forget to treat your wounds. ”
A moment after the Nine Emperor Princes left, when they returned, they were still wearing that robe, holding a cloth towel in their hands, and carrying a small basin of water, and sat down beside him. Whispered, "Hand, give it to me." ”
Zong Zheng was shocked, she frowned didn't it because the blood on his hands stained her sleeves?! Looking at her clear eyes, there was undisguised worry in those eyes, which was extremely sincere. He unconsciously spread his palm to her, and it was already a blur of flesh and blood. Manyao's heart trembled slightly, he was so badly hurt, he was still so indifferent and senseless!
Zong Zheng watched as she carefully cleaned his wounds, picking out the debris fragments that had penetrated into his skin one by one, and his expression was extremely serious, as if he was dealing with an incident that had a great connection with her. Her movements were gentle, so that the slightest pain from those wounds seemed to turn into an indescribable complex emotion in her heart, some warm, some warm. I can't remember how many years I haven't felt this kind of warmth.
"Aman......" He involuntarily called her name softly.
"Huh?" Raising her eyes to look at him, she saw at a glance the softness in his eyes that she had not had time to put away, it was a face that had faded away from all coldness, and there was a truth she had never felt.
Zong Zheng Wuwu looked at her eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything, quickly turned his head, gathered his thoughts, lowered his eyes and said lightly: "Hurry up, it's time to enter the palace." ”