080 Difficult
Liu Jiao's eyebrows followed Concubine Jing, and there was already a little grace in his gestures. A corner of his sleeve was clutched in Nato's hand, and the boy's cheeks flushed. Not because of shyness, but because of irritation. Growing up, no one dared to force him to do anything. The so-called princess is just a false name. If it weren't for Daxia's troops to rescue, she would still be a prisoner of Shi Guku.
The young man buried his impatience and anger deep in his eyes, and smiled at Nato: "I am really not strong enough to drink. Please let Cousin Nato let me go. With a strong hand, he slowly pulled the sleeve back from Nato's hand.
Nato's eager gaze was on his clear eyes, and she was overjoyed. Before returning to Beijing, Pingyi inquired about the recent situation of several princes. With her understanding of Emperor Yifeng, Liu Jiao is most likely to inherit the throne. So, Pingyi ordered Na to spend a lot of thought on Liu Li. Na reluctantly agreed. After seeing Liu Jiao, Na Tuo left her previous reluctance behind. She likes the gentle and handsome boy in front of her.
Concubine Jing smiled and quipped, "The wine is delicious, and it doesn't drink like this." There will be a banquet tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, so it's better to take it easy. ”
Queen Han had just the right amount of worry on her face, "Who said it wasn't, I hurt my body carefully." ”
Liu Jian took the short dagger inlaid with gems and put it in Duhu's hand. Hearing that Na Tu was going to drink with Liu Jiao, the two of them invariably raised their heads and glanced at them, and then looked away and continued to fiddle with the beautiful little dagger.
The return of the eldest princess of Pingyi really added a lot of fun to this deep palace. Hu Jieyu curled the corners of her lips, smiled meaningfully, and then turned her gaze to Emperor Yifeng again. Emperor Yifeng was talking to Pingyi on his knees, and his expression was a little solemn.
Emperor Yifeng raised his face, looked at Na Tu and then at Liu Jiao, twisted his beard, and said to Pingyi with a smile: "Na Tu is very lively. It's not like Sister Ah at all. ”
It should be said that Pingyi lived in the Great Xia Palace for more than ten years, and was forbearant and constrained. The identity of the biological mother is not valuable enough. Until she went to Dongzhen and kissed, Pingyi was doing his best to protect his younger brother.
Queen Han picked up the wine cup and touched her lips to hide her boredom with Nato. It's obviously a big girl who has already reached the end of her life, and she looks like she has nothing to do. Speaking in a tone and tone, it becomes more and more petty.
Concubine Jing also has no good impression of Na Tuo, who pesters her son to drink. Dong Zhenmin is fierce, she has seen it this time. If the ladies in the capital are so bold, I am afraid that they will be drowned in saliva. She gave Liu Jiao a look, and Liu Jiao got up and changed his clothes, using the excuse to avoid Nato.
As soon as he left, Na Tuo jumped between Liu Jian and Duhu, and the three of them chatted very warmly.
The children got along well, and Emperor Yifeng said to the eldest princess of Pingyi with relief: "Looking at them, I really feel old. ”
Pingyi sighed, "No matter how old you are, you are my younger brother." ”
Emperor Yifeng was moved when he heard this, and called softly: "Sister." ”
Pingyi smiled slightly and took a sip of wine, "I still remember that on the eve of going to Dongzhen, you brought a pot of Jinhua wine to drink with me." At that time, I thought that I would never see you again in this life, and I was very sad, and I wanted to cry but I was afraid that you would also cry and hurt my body. So, I endured. From leaving the palace gate to Dongzhen, I secretly cried all the way. When I saw the king, my eyes were swollen. He didn't reproach me, and personally used tea to help me dress my eyes. I will never forget how good he was to me. These two sons and daughters are my relatives in Dongzhen. Duhu was very similar to you when I was a child, and I often mistook him for you. ”
Emperor Yifeng pursed his lips tightly and did not say a word.
The sound of the wine cups touching in the middle of the hall seemed to match Pingyi's quiet and steady voice, so moving but so lonely.
Pingyi wiped away the tears overflowing from the corners of his eyes with his fingertips, "I can see you again in my lifetime, and I have no regrets when I die." ”
Emperor Yifeng wanted to say, "Sister, don't say such unlucky words. But he swallowed it forcefully, picked up the wine cup and poured himself a large sip of wine.
It would be nice if this banquet was just a simple meeting of relatives. It's a pity that behind their sister and brother are two different countries, and there are too many trade-offs for him to consider. Emperor Yifeng glanced at Na Tuo as if unintentionally, and the corners of his lips fell.
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After the banquet was dispersed, Emperor Yifeng did not leave in a hurry, but stayed in Huayang Palace to eat tea and chat with Pingyi.
The two have been separated for so long, and they can't say enough words after saving a stomach.
"The princess's mansion won't be built until August. Sister, you live in the palace in peace. This makes it easy for me to take care of you. ”
Pingyi hummed softly, "I don't know when I'll come back." "She has a great curiosity about this son of Queen Han.
"It's going to be June." Emperor Yifeng's response was not enthusiastic. He saw Pingyi's plan from Nato's attitude towards Liu Jiao. I have to say that his sister does know him very well. Even if he hasn't seen him for many years, he can still accurately guess his mind and know that he has high hopes for Liu Jiao.
It is precisely because of the high hopes that Liu Jiao's marriage is more cautious.
It is impossible for him to let Liu Jiao and Na Tuo kiss each other. In fact, Emperor Yifeng did not intend for Nato to marry any of his sons. If Natu wanted to stay in Great Xia, at most she would choose one of the nobles' children. But obviously Pingyi is not satisfied with this, she wants more.
"I heard from the people in Xichang that the little girl who sent you the secret letter is a disciple of Nangong Mo?" Along the way, Pingyi heard a lot of rumors about Pei Shen's envoys.
At the beginning, Pingyi didn't hate this little girl who indirectly saved her mother and son, and it can even be said that she likes to be close. But there are a lot of rumors, and Pingyi has a little bit of Lu Guoshi's doubts about Pei Shen's cleverness. Pingyi has always remembered the first emperor's trust and respect for Lu Lang. So she was also a little suspicious of Pei Shen's cleverness.
Words such as ancestors' dreams, proverbs, disciples of Nangong Mo, and divine envoys are frequently used on a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl, which is bizarre like a scam.
Especially after learning that Lu Lang had made such a note with her, Pingyi felt that this Pei Shenji became more and more untrustworthy.
Emperor Yifeng nodded, "Yes." She is a disciple of Nangong Mo. ”
"It was she who said that she was a disciple of Nangong Mo." Pingyi picked up the teacup and moistened the harem, "But no one can confirm it." It's just a dream, true or false only she knows. On my way back to Beijing, I had a lot of anecdotes about her. The people preach her to the gods, which is not good. She has an unstable foundation now, and she can't stir up the storm. Over time, the climate will be hard to control. It's like Ming Kuang is getting bigger and bigger, don't you have to find a way to get a check and balance in the western factory? ”
Pingyi whispered softly and pointed to the rivers and mountains of Emperor Yifeng.
"What's more, with the precedent of Chen Jilin in front of you, how can you not be on guard. In my opinion, Lu Guoshi is very good. He is an old man who has gone through two dynasties, and he is old and experienced. The person who can make the first emperor feel at ease will not be too bad. By the way, have you checked Pei Shen's envoy, and whether her family is colluded with Shi Guku? ”
Emperor Yifeng's face was light and light, but the joy of reuniting with his relatives was cold inch by inch. He almost forgot that his sister had been a queen for more than ten years, and she was no longer the princess who was not favored in the palace.
"Nope. Both the east and west factories have been checked. "Emperor Yifeng said.
"Even if both factories have been checked, we can't take it lightly. When I see her, I will know the truth and the falsehood. She can't fool me. Pingyi took a sip of tea, "Sister is doing this because she doesn't want you to be fooled, but it's not a revenge." In any case, she can be regarded as saving me, and there is no merit and hard work, and I will reward her. ”
"Sister, just look at it."
Pingyi immediately became happy, and his voice became cheerful, "When I was in Dongzhen, the rewards and punishments were very clear. The king said that I had acted in a very graceful manner. Referring to Zhuo Luhui, who was killed by his own son, Pingyi was full of grief and muttered, "If it weren't for Shi Guku's rebellion, how would the three of us mother and son be so embarrassed." ”
Emperor Yifeng put aside the displeasure in his heart for the time being, and concentrated on comforting Pingyi, "Sister Hugh is going to be sad about this." There are Hu Chengzong and Xu Shu in Liaodong, and Shi Guku and other traitors will be eradicated in a few days. When the time comes, Duhu will be the king of Dongzhen, and Sister A will be the queen mother. ”
Pingyi squeezed out a smile, "General Xu is brave and good at fighting, and Miss Xu is also a tiger girl, and the arrangement of troops is very orderly." Na Tuo always pestered Miss Xu Er, and they had endless words. On the day of departure from Liaodong, Na Tuo lay in the arms of Miss Xu Er and cried non-stop. They were like sisters. ”
His sister not only coveted his most beloved son, but also deliberately wooed the female general of Great Xia. Pingyi's words did not please Emperor Yifeng, but seemed to bury a thorn in his heart.
Emperor Yifeng smiled, "Second Miss Xu has made many miraculous achievements, I want to point a good kiss to her." ”
There seemed to be a flame in Pingyi's eyes, "A girl like her is not worthy of ordinary people." ”
"yes. Miss Xu Er is indeed good. Sister also helped me pick one. She must not be dishonored. ”
Pingyi smiled and said, "After a while, when Miss Xu returns to Beijing, I will ask Na to ask her what she means." The little girl's mind is not easy to guess. It's good to ask clearly. Otherwise, it would be a sin to do something bad with good intentions. After a moment of conversation, he asked, "Why don't you see the beauty of Xiyan Palace." Aren't you the most adored of her? The dust washing banquet did not show up, and the shelves were too big. ”
Emperor Yifeng was speechless for a while.
"The queen has exempted her from morning and dusk. I guess it's because of you. Pingyi said in the tone of a person who came over, "If you are a favorite concubine, you must know the rules in general." How could you really not go to the queen to say goodbye. It's also too capricious. You can't continue to spoil her, you have to set rules for her. Well, let her come and talk to me when I'm free. ”
"She's very weak. The queen sympathized with her. Emperor Yifeng's explanation paled in comparison.
"The queen is compassionate, but she can't be pampered and arrogant, these are two different things." Pingyi looked at Emperor Yifeng's eyes as if he was looking at his son, full of love, "Since you belong to Yu'er, you should give the queen more face." ”
Looking at the court, no one in the harem dares to tell which prince he wants to inherit the throne in person. The eldest princess of Pingyi, who had just returned to the court, actually broke through the sky with a word. Emperor Yifeng almost opened his mouth to reprimand "bold", but he held back again.
"I don't really value her." Emperor Yifeng smiled slightly, "In detail, the errand is the most shouldered. Those who can work harder. When he came back from Ningxia, Sister Ah knew how good he was when she saw him. ”
Pingyi seemed to be impressed, "Really? I think I'm already very good. After all, he was born by Concubine Jing, and his upbringing was even better. ”
Compared with the Emperor of Yifeng, who has to rely on himself for everything, Liu Jiao does have a unique advantage.
"Shen has put a lot of thought into it." Emperor Yifeng said with a smile.
"Is Yu'er's marriage decided?" Pingyi lowered his head, "Na Tuo is a jumpy character, although Yu'er is two years younger than her, she is a young man, calm and tight." What is rare is that Nato got along with him very well when she first met Yu'er. ”
"Yu'er is only thirteen. It's the age when you love to play and make trouble, so naturally you can play with Nato. Not necessarily in a few years. The anger in Emperor Yifeng's heart gathered more and more, and he faintly revealed a little when he spoke, "There are so many good sons and daughters in the capital, if you want talents, you want to have appearances, and Sister will pick it slowly." ”
Pingyi pursed the corners of his lips.
Except for Liu Jiao, which good son can make her baby daughter the queen of Great Xia?
"Aren't all the best sons in the capital from your family? In terms of identity and talent, there is nothing better than them. Pingyi said angrily: "You can be regarded as boasting about yourself." ”
Emperor Yifeng's palm, hidden under the sleeve of his robe, was tightly clenched into a fist. He never expected that Pingyi's appetite was so great. He made up his mind to shoehorn Nato into his most valued son.
"It's not too early, Sister Rest early." Emperor Yifeng stood up, and the smile on his face faded cleanly.
Isn't her daughter worthy of Liu Jiao? Pingyi pressed down on his unhappiness and personally sent Yifeng to the door.
Out of Huayang Palace, Emperor Yifeng walked briskly on the quiet road, and the slightly sweet night breeze aroused the anger in his heart, "Sister has changed!" He roared, "She's not the same sister who used to think about me anymore!" ”
Feng Jia also followed behind Emperor Yifeng, and he didn't dare to come out.
When the eldest princess of Pingyi did not come back, Emperor Yifeng talked about her almost every day, hoping that she would go to Beijing for a reunion as soon as possible. However, when they were truly reunited, contradictions followed. Feng Jia lifted his eyelids and looked at the crescent moon above his head. In fact, how can it become more than just Pingyi?
Emperor Yifeng hurriedly stepped into the Yingxi Palace with his hands behind his back. Concubine Jing, who didn't have time to comb, greeted her with her hair scattered. She didn't expect that Emperor Yifeng in the middle of the night would come to her.
Concubine Jing glanced at Emperor Yifeng with a thin anger on her face, and carefully twisted a towel to wipe his hands. The moment the hot towel is attached to the palm of the hand, it is ironed. Emperor Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "Yu'er's homework must not be sloppy. Let him use more snacks. Duhu asked Jian'er to take him to play, and I think they are quite close together. ”
Concubine Jing heard the meaning of the words, and her heart was relieved, "Yes." The concubine will supervise him a lot. Yu'er is so-so in riding and shooting, and he can't get together with the lone tiger prince. ”
Emperor Yifeng's face looked better, "Haven't you been in a good shape lately, don't go out and walk around more, don't be too sick to Sister A." ”
"When the concubine came back from eating, the wind blew, and her head hurt. Tomorrow morning, someone will ask the doctor to check the pulse. Concubine Jing covered her mouth and coughed lightly.
Emperor Yifeng took her hand and patted it lightly, "It's hard for you." ”
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