On the eighth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, Jingjie received an order from Shi Zongma to send back the good news of the border pass, and the Tatars who had been in a stalemate for five years were annihilated by the border guards of the Elbe Dynasty in one fell swoop.

The emperor dragon heart is happy, the edict of the Hanlin Academy to hold the text, the emperor list came out, the amnesty of the world, and the name of the year was changed to Qinghe, the beginning of the first year of Qinghe.

Within a few days, the imperial list was posted at the gates of each state capital, and someone read it aloud.

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor edict said, Shuozhou border pass victory, hereby amnesty to the world, and halve the tribute for three years, I would like to take the main merit of the general as the representative, the edict to return to Beijing, hold a palace banquet, handed over to the Ministry of Rites, the twelve state capitals celebrate, according to the local conditions, Qin this."

In a post station near an official road in Bianliang City, a middle-aged man in regular clothes went downstairs in person.

"Shopkeeper, check out."

The shopkeeper at the post counter listened to the voice, hurriedly got up and left the bamboo couch, and poked his head out from under the counter.

"What, what about the shopkeeper's snooze?" General Pei loosened his bones, leaned on the counter, and glanced inside the station.

The waiters who are in charge of the reception in different directions of the post station also pay attention to the counter every now and then.

With so many pairs of eyes there, this counter is indeed not afraid of a lack of guards.

"Oh, how can I close my eyes and slip away for a while, hey? Is the general going to take the heroes back to the border? The shopkeeper pulled out a stack of books from the bottom of the cabinet, licked his index finger and began to turn the pages.

General Pei's face was as usual, and he brushed off the dust on his clothes and spoke casually.

"No, the boss wants us to go to Bianliang and wait for news, stay for a while, and see that this is almost over, it's time to go."

The shopkeeper heard that it was news from the army, so it was really inconvenient to inquire, so he didn't ask much, politely said a sentence or two, ticked the check-in date on the book, and it was over.

General Pei went up to the third floor, pushed open the door and saw a person standing neatly dressed by the window, black ash sprinkled on a flickering candle flame, and the brocade between the man's fingers was only the last corner.

Thinking of the news from the palace this morning, General Pei's eyes lit up again, and he forcibly concealed the surging in his heart, "Zhou Shizi, do you have any other plans?" ”

"Your Majesty has agreed, and I will return to Beijing with you." Zhou Xucheng turned around and paced, and suddenly turned around and smiled, "General Pei is still used to living these days?" ”

General Pei was stunned, and said, "It's okay." ”

Zhou Xucheng's face was admitted.

"But I'm not used to it."

General Pei looked embarrassed after hearing this, and thought that the prince was being polite to him...... I didn't expect this world to be so straightforward.

To be honest, although I am barely used to living, this is ...... It's really not flattering. However, he chose the road by himself to get around Yongzhou City, how could he still have the face to complain?

Zhou Xucheng raised his head indifferently, as if he was smiling, "Change the disc, withdraw the stationing order, and return to Beijing." ”

"Zhou Shizi, do you want to wait for the holy decree to arrive before setting off? Let's go first, in case we arouse public opinion or suspicion......"

Zhou Xucheng raised his eyebrows, with a speculative look, "I can't see it, General Pei is still looking forward to the enthusiastic onlookers of this folk...... It's not going to be easy to walk then, are you sure? ”

He looked away and continued, "Besides, don't worry. As people in the imperial court, we are naturally well-informed, and it is not surprising that His Majesty Feiyu Wei passed on the edict of his relatives, so it is not surprising that he returned to Beijing before the emperor came. Those who understand will know that there will be no flaws when they think about it. ”

"It's still Zhou Shizi who thinks about it thoroughly. After resting for so long, I don't know which muddy person is lazy, so as not to cause extraneous branches, it is better to hurry as soon as possible. General Pei took great strides and went out to reorganize the troops and horses, without delaying for a moment.

There was an order from the emperor before, and there was an eyeliner waiting for the opportunity to move, and in the dire situation, it was better to complete the task quickly, besides, Zhou Shizi was instructed by the emperor to come to help, and he was able to get the edict today, which shows that the three princes are safe and sound.

He Pei Shanke is waiting to return to Beijing, so that he can have a banquet with the heroes! It's such a boring and trembling day, who the fuck thinks about who is over.

"General, the deputy lieutenant has not yet arrived." A soldier hurried to give a message.

Several lieutenant generals were anxious, and General Pei gritted his teeth and took the lead in asking, "I have no brains, where is this bastard now?" ”

"Hook, hook fence in the courtyard." The soldier looked blankly at the green alleys of the street, and spat out his words in anticipation.

Several lieutenants gloated, "Haha, this old boy! I'm afraid I'm still sleeping on the belly of the girls at this time! ”

General Pei was annoyed: If this reaches the ears of those courtiers in the capital, he will definitely be accused of being lax with the emperor!

General Pei was furious, turned to look at the man on horseback and arched his hand: "Shizi, I'll take him to ask for guilt!" ”

Zhou Xucheng sat on horseback and glanced at the charming and frivolous women in front of a small building on the street, "No, just throw it back to the border." ”

"Let's go." He raised his hand high, and the attendants of Dali Temple immediately concentrated.

……

The inner city of the capital is not like the boiling of the state capital.

The people of Kyoto are looking forward to it, although it is difficult to hide the smile, subtly and under the influence of the ears and eyes, but still maintain the unique demeanor of the people of the capital, and its kung fu is profound, which can be seen to be extraordinary.

The next day, the atmosphere in Beijing eased slightly, and there was another major event among the nobles in Beijing.

The Ministry of Rites issued an edict that a banquet would be held in the palace in accordance with the specifications of the ceremony season, which meant that the nobles of the family invited in Beijing would have to offer a dedication.

For some of the selected women of the family, because of their good reputation, what they are most looking forward to at this moment is to dance at the palace banquet.

The teaching workshop division in the imperial city is located outside the palace walls, specially set up for the training of serious dancers in the palace, subordinate to the master of ceremonies, every year there are new dancers into the palace, of course, due to the special situation in recent days, some dancers have been invited back as backup dancers.

The female teachers in the palace have already been prepared, and the women of the world will rehearse for several days in a row, and they will stay directly in the teaching department, waiting for the day they enter the palace to shine.

There are many halls and rooms in the Teaching Workshop Division, among which the height of the main hall is the highest, which is almost the same as that of Qionglin Building.

Song Zhixi leaned on the side of the railing, taking advantage of this short moment of rest to enjoy the dancers dancing in different pomps below, the dance music was soft, and the body and mind were edified.

It is no wonder that benevolent people love to look down from above, and this visual feast is really very good.

Song Zhixi only felt that his eyes were scattered, almost drowsy.

"Miss Song, what are you thinking?"

Song Zhixi turned his head and bowed his hand to salute, surprised in his heart: Could it be that she has been delaying for a long time?

"Aunt Su, I'm in a trance, are they already practicing?"

The person who came was Su Luoniang, a dancer in the palace, and she was also the female official who served as the choreographer in this ceremony.

"No, I just happened to meet you, I don't know if Miss Song can help conveniently, and I found Miss Ling from the Counseling Mansion to come to my room? After all, you don't know the people in our Teaching Division, so it is inevitable that you will be more cautious. Your acquaintance with her also makes her less worried. ”

"Convenient." Song Zhixi understood.

"Pick up branches." Su Luoniang called.

Listening to the female official's call, a little girl walked out from behind the female officer and led the way for Song Zhixi, "Miss Song, please come with me." ”

……

A small courtyard.

Song Zhixi was just about to step through the stone arch and enter, when he heard a few unkind whispers. She hurriedly reached out and grabbed the girl who was about to walk forward, covered her mouth and pulled her back, and pressed the person's head inward in her arms.

"Song, hmm!" The girl whispered, coldly pricked up her ears to hear a few words of confrontation, and was amusedly silenced.

Song Zhixi let people go.

"Don't mess with me here." In the courtyard, the woman's voice sounded a little annoyed.

Song Zhixi crouched by the door of the moon cave to look, the woman who spoke was bathed in the sun, talking to someone with her back to the outside, the sunlight illuminated her ears almost transparently, and the fine fluff on her forehead was gentle.

"I said, don't mess with me here."

"Sister Ling, what I said is true, His Royal Highness is in the honor team returning to Beijing, I heard my father say that he will wait for the lord to attack when he comes back, and he will not leave again."

"Even if it's true, it's good, what's wrong."

Seeing that there was no one around, Du Nian'er dared to get closer and said, "I'm afraid...... He will be detrimental to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

"You, Hugh is talking nonsense! Du Nian'er, you are so bold! ”

"Sister Ling, don't blame me, I also listened to the rumors."

"Du Nian'er, you have never had anything to do with me, and Du Bianxiu has never had anything to do with my father, why are you suddenly so close to me at this time?"

Du Nian'er approached Ling Qimiao's ear, and without knowing what to say, Ling Qimiao's face turned blue and white for a while.

Song Zhixi recognized it at this time, wasn't this woman who was called Du Nian'er the woman who was grinding with the ears and temples of the third prince that day!

What a demon this is!

Song Zhixi suddenly frowned, "Yo, everyone in your family knows that your Du Mansion is still a bag to inquire!" ”

The two men were startled and looked at her with a blank stumble.

"Ah Xi!" Ling Qimiao's eyes were bright, and she smiled to greet her, but she was afraid that people had heard something, and she was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to do.

"Are you ......" Du Nian'er saw the appearance of the person who came, and was born hostile without waiting for the difference, and immediately clenched the handkerchief on the cuffs.

Song Zhixi is too lazy to talk nonsense, she wishes Mingyan to think hard, say clever words, and play rounds, it has always been to look at people, otherwise where is the temperament?

"Miss Du doesn't know me?" Raise your eyes and look at each other directly, but your tone is light: It doesn't matter, the second ancestor of the capital, Song Zhixi is also. ”

As soon as the words fell, she grabbed Ling Qimiao's hand and pulled the person away without looking back.

Song Zhixi saw that Du Nian'er didn't chase her back and annoy her, so he comforted the person in his hand, "No matter what she said to you just now, it was all with a purpose, just pick it up and listen to it." ”

Ling Qimiao's heart was vivid, "Ha, why are you so affectionate, I know, why did you get involved with others as soon as you came?" Could it be ...... Have you ever had a holiday with her? ”

Song Zhixi stretched out his hand and pressed the corners of his eyes, not planning to make any extraneous branches.

"I can't talk about the holidays, I can't tell the reason, at most...... Well, jealous of her beauty. Song Zhixi's face was not red and his heart was not beating, "Oh, Aunt Su asked you to go to her room to find her." ”

Song Zhixi looked at Zhizhi in surprise and said, "Why are you looking at me like this?" ”

"So you are, you are ......" the girl covered her mouth in a panic.

"It's just to scare and scare people, but in fact, my name is not ......"

"He was the king of Changning Hall in the palace that day, he ......"

Song Zhixi's face sank suddenly, and he pushed the girl to let her lead the way, "Stop!" Stuttering, stammering, don't force yourself, you should quickly lead the way for this Ling girl......"

Song Zhixi ruthlessly turned around and left, thinking in his heart, "What is in the palace...... No wonder it looks familiar, dare to love that day Changning Hall saw that the original owner was deflated, and she also passed on her small words......"