The big pilgrimage meeting is held once every ten years, and it is a small pilgrimage meeting on weekdays. When there are important political affairs, there are also small pilgrimage meetings held for one day. Government affairs are not so urgent and important, and the small court meeting will be held for half a day.

The Baohe Hall is the place where Emperor Xuanhe dealt with political affairs. Harem concubines are not allowed to approach. The princes, only when the Son of Heaven summons them, will they have the opportunity to step into the Baohe Palace.

The six princes are still young, and the number of times they come to the Baohe Hall is only a handful.

Pei Zhang is the companion of the second prince, and he has entered the Baohe Hall with the second prince. However, this time I made a mistake and was called, and I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

"Cousin Pei," the sixth prince whispered, "don't worry. If my father is angry, I will take the blame. It won't bother you. ”

Pei Zhang's heart warmed slightly.

He was the second prince for several years. Once the second prince gets into trouble, he will take the lead in receiving the punishment. To put it mildly, I've long been used to carrying the black pot......

Although they are brothers of the same mother, the temperament of the sixth prince and the second prince is completely different.

"Your Highness, don't worry." Pei Zhang lowered his voice to comfort: "It's just sneaking out of the palace." Several royal highnesses, all of whom have done similar things. The emperor will not be furious because of this. ”

Young man, it's nature to be naughty and active, and it's nothing to cause trouble occasionally. Emperor Xuanhe is the Son of Heaven and his father. Don't make a big deal about it.

……

As Pei Zhang expected.

Emperor Xuanhe summoned the two of them to come, neither angry nor reprimanded, but only asked lightly: "Little Liu, what are you doing out of the palace today?" ”

Emperor Xuanhe was nearly forty years old and had a handsome face.

Emperor Xuanhe led his troops to fight when he was young, and after ascending the throne as emperor, he maintained the habit of practicing martial arts all year round. Sitting on the dragon chair, Emperor Xuanhe, dressed in a dragon robe, was domineering, and the coercion belonging to the emperor was coming, and no one dared to look at him.

All the princes are heavy on martial arts and light on literature. I like to ride a horse and shoot arrows, and I have a headache when I enter the study. The temperament of the six princes and the princes is different, and when they get on the horse, they have a sad face, and they enter the study like a fish in water.

The six princes follow the rules on weekdays, and are well-behaved and obedient. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a naughty teenager who will skip class and sneak out to play. That's what happened today.

Emperor Xuanhe was amused, but he actually gave birth to a subtle pleasure of "this is like my son".

The sixth prince bowed his head and pleaded guilty: "I went out of the palace to the Cheng family today and sent a congratulatory gift to the cousin of the Cheng family. ”

Cheng family?

Emperor Xuanhe's gaze swept over Pei Zhang.

Pei Zhang bowed his head and confessed: "It's all mine." A few days ago, I asked for it at Your Highness. His Royal Highness didn't see the Cheng family's cousin, so he was curious and wanted to go to Cheng's house. I nodded and agreed, and today I sneaked out of the palace with His Royal Highness and went to Cheng's house. Please punish the emperor! ”

The sixth prince immediately grabbed the conversation: "It's me who insists on going, Cousin Pei was dragged out of the palace by his son." If my father wants to punish me, he will punish me! ”

Emperor Xuanhe said lightly: "Skipping class without permission and sneaking out of the palace should indeed be punished!" ”

The eldest prince, who was standing aside and waiting for the pen and ink, smiled and opened his mouth to intercede for the two: "The sixth brother is still young, and he has almost never been out of the palace. The impulse of curiosity is inevitable. When Erchen was eight years old, he skipped class and went out of the palace. Father still spared the sixth brother this time! ”

The eldest prince Yuansu is nineteen years old this year.

In terms of appearance, the eldest prince is the most similar to Emperor Xuanhe. Tall and heroic.

In terms of martial arts and archery, the eldest prince has outstanding talents, and among the princes, no one can match.

In the past three years, the eldest prince has served as an errand in the military department, doing his best, and never made a mistake. Emperor Xuanhe loved his eldest son, and often summoned the eldest prince to the Baohe Palace to serve the pen and ink.

When serving the pen and ink, he happened to listen to the ministers and learn the way of the emperor.

Emperor Xuanhe's preference for the eldest prince is well known.

The eldest princess, Concubine Ye, is the eldest granddaughter of the Duke of Yasukuni. Outstanding appearance, outstanding name. Even the belly is particularly competitive. Less than half a year after marrying the eldest prince, she became pregnant. gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson the year before last.

Emperor Xuanhe was very happy and rewarded the eldest princess and the eldest grandson.

However, the eldest prince is good in everything, but one is not as good as the second prince.

The second prince is the concubine of Empress Pei. According to the practice of Da Chu Lichu, there are grandchildren and no grandchildren. As long as the second prince does not faint and makes a big mistake, it will not be the turn of the prince to be the prince.

……

The eldest prince opened his mouth to plead, and Emperor Xuanhe's expression eased, and he glanced at the six princes quietly: "Today, your imperial brother intercedes for you, and I will spare you." ”

"This is only one time, not the next one!"

The sixth prince didn't expect to pass the test so easily, his eyes flashed with joy, and he thanked him: "Thank you for your grace." ”

Then, he thanked the eldest prince: "Thank you eldest brother for interceding for me." ”

The eldest prince smiled: "Between brothers, don't you see Xie Laixi?" Today, if I made a mistake, you can still stand by and watch! ”

The sixth prince replied solemnly: "If the eldest brother makes a big mistake in the future, I will definitely intercede for the eldest brother!" ”

That serious and cute appearance is really pleasing.

Emperor Xuanhe showed a rare smile and casually ordered: "You go to the Jiaofang Hall and talk to your queen mother." lest thy queen mother be troubled, and her heart may become sick. ”

The six princes obediently responded.

On this side, the father and son are filial and the brothers are harmonious, and Pei Zhang is left aside, both embarrassed and happy.

The sixth prince was not punished, and he thought he would ......

"Pei Zhang!" Emperor Xuanhe suddenly opened his mouth: "Xiaoliu is still young and ignorant." You're sixteen years old this year, don't you know what it's wrong to leave the palace without permission? ”

"I punished you for copying the palace rules a hundred times, are you convinced?"

Pei Zhang: "......"

The son was reluctant to be punished, but the queen's nephew was not distressed at all.

Pei Zhang slandered in his heart, and he didn't dare to show half a point on his face, and respectfully accepted the punishment: "Thank you for the emperor's grace, I am convinced." ”

……

The sixth prince was full of guilt, and when he left the Baohe Palace, he said in a low voice: "Cousin, a hundred times the palace rules, you just need to copy fifty times." Another fifty times, I'll copy it. ”

Pei Zhang couldn't cry or laugh, and opened his mouth to excuse himself. However, the mild-mannered Sixth Prince insisted: "It's me who has caused you." My father is reluctant to punish me, only one of you, how unfair it is to you! ”

Pei Zhang had no choice but to respond with a smile.

The sixth prince was relieved, and raised his feet and went to the Jiaofang Hall again.

The queen mother likes Cousin Rong so much. Knowing that he went to the Cheng Mansion in private, the queen mother will definitely show her face! Perhaps, at noon today, the queen mother will leave him for lunch together.

The six princes pondered beautifully, and the pace became faster and faster.

As soon as he entered the Jiaofang Palace, the six princes naturally slowed down.

A group of palace maids standing outside the dormitory were about to salute. The sixth prince shook his head slightly, gently pushed the door and entered.

Queen Pei, who looked depressed and weak, sat quietly by the window, staring at the begonia tree. Hearing the sound of footsteps, Empress Pei quickly wiped the water from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.

Why did the queen weep alone?

The sixth prince was startled and stepped forward quickly: "Did the queen mother already know about my private trip out of the palace today?" ”