Early the next morning, Yuwen Ye and Yuwen Yuanxuan set off from the East Palace and King Xu's Mansion respectively, and went to Kunning Palace one after the other to greet Queen Tong.

When King Xu was a child, the Tong family loved him very much, and he regarded him as his own. Now I haven't seen him for half a year, and the feeling of concern in my heart is true.

Today's emperor is not an emperor of the ages, but he is a virtuous monarch, and he is never sloppy in dealing with the government, and he rarely enters the harem since the death of Concubine Chen. Even if he occasionally comes to the harem, he also goes to Guilan Hall to visit Princess Hemu or accompany Li Zhaoyi, who is pregnant with Liujia. The emperor rarely set foot in the Kunning Palace, the crown prince lived in the East Palace, and even the princess of Heqing lived alone in the Qiguang Palace. Therefore, Kunning Palace is quite deserted on weekdays, except for the concubines who are determined in the morning and evening.

Today, the crown prince and King Xu were summoned to the palace for dinner together, and the majestic Kunning Palace was quite lively.

I saw Yuwen Yuanxuan say with a smile: "Aunt Huang, my nephew went to Yanzhou to inspect this time, and brought back dozens of Yanzhou's most famous silk Yunjin to honor you, I don't know if it can enter your eyes?" ”

Tong Shi was wearing a festive bright purple embroidered peony palace dress, his hair was tied in a bun and dotted with layers of phoenix hairpins, his makeup was exquisite, noble, and he sat on the top phoenix chair. Hearing this, she pursed her lips and smiled: "Xuan'er is the most filial, and she still thinks about the palace when she goes to Yanzhou, it seems that she didn't hurt you in vain when she went to the Japanese palace." ”

"You are not only my imperial aunt but also my aunt, no matter how you count them as my nephew's closest relative. My nephew only hates himself for being unproductive, and he can't give you a long face on weekdays. "Yuwen Yuanxuan is the most sweet and pleasing, coaxing the Tong family to laugh.

Yu Wenye, who was left out in the cold, asked with a light smile: "Queen Mother, why didn't you see Qingxia?" ”

"She went to Guilandian to play." As he spoke, Tong Shi turned his head and instructed Pin'er, "You go and call Princess Heqing back." ”

Pin'er retired.

At the same time, the unique shrill voice of the chamberlain came: "Your Majesty has arrived-" The tail note lingered for three days, shaking people's eardrums.

A decent smile appeared on Tong's face, and when she stood up, two palace people knelt down to arrange her skirt for her, and before she could salute, she saw Yuwen Haotian walking in with the same steady pace as ever, and said loudly: "All are exempt." Today, Yuan Xuan entered the palace, not to mention the number of monarchs and ministers, and the family was very lively. ”

Tong smiled at each other: "The concubine has ordered someone to prepare the imperial meal in the Xinuan Pavilion, just waiting for His Majesty to come." ”

"The queen is virtuous, which is a blessing for me and my children." Yuwen Haotian was in a good mood today, looking at Yuwen Ye, who had recovered after detoxification, and Yuwen Yuanxuan, who had not been seen for many days, completely diluted the troubles in the court.

Yu Wenye opened his mouth at the right time: "Please move to Xinuan Pavilion from my father, and today my sons and Xuan brothers will serve you and your mother for dinner." ”

Yu Wenhao said as he walked: "There is a group of palace maids in the palace, I and the queen don't need you to serve them, you just have to sit down and eat." ”

According to the royal rules, the concubines, nephews, nephews and younger generations present during the emperor's meal should stand aside and serve the dishes, which is a great grace. But behind this grace is standing hungry for an hour or two.

Emperor Fangcai's speech was exactly what Yuwen Yuanxuan wanted, and he couldn't help but laugh: "So my nephew and cousin Ye thank the emperor's uncle for his compassion." ”

Yuwen Haotian also loves Yuwen Yuanxuan, who has been clever since he was a child, has a sweet mouth and loves to laugh, and is far closer to him than the rest of his nephews.

The West Warm Pavilion of Kunning Palace is a special place to eat in winter, and at this time, all the imperial meals are available, and a large table is full of nearly fifty dishes. The purple gold copper stove in the West Warm Pavilion is placed in the four corners of the silver silk charcoal, warm as spring, and eight young palace maids wearing tulle clothes stand in a row, ready to serve.

When the four of them sat down, they suddenly heard Gao Zhan's voice sound: "Princess Heqing, slow down, run so quickly, be careful not to bump." ”

Immediately afterwards, the girl who caught the eye was wearing a long skirt with a rose red stand-up collar jacket, her jet-black cloud hair was coiled up with a gilded eight-treasure exquisite hairpin, and a white jade eyebrow pendant with a lotus flower style fell in the center of her full and white forehead.

Yuwen Qingxia trotted in all the way, and only after standing still did she salute properly: "The son of the emperor and the queen mother say goodbye." ”

She is only twelve years old this year, and she is born with beautiful appearance, bright eyes and bright teeth, delicate but not demonic. When her eyes were circulating, a room of brilliance seemed to be shrouded in her head, naturally noble and beautiful.

In addition to Yuwen Murou who was born by Concubine Chen, Yuwen Haotian is also very fond of the concubine Yuwen Qingxia in front of him, and he never uses etiquette palace rules to restrain the lively young girl on weekdays, and this time is no exception: "Xia'er, get up quickly and sit beside me." ”

Yuwen Qingxia walked to Yuwen Haotian and sat down, first winked at her brother-in-law Yuwen Ye, and then smiled at King Xu. Both of them laughed back. Facing Yuwen Qingxia, who is naïve and ignorant of the world, they naturally love her very much as brothers.

On the eve of the official meal, the youngest Yuwen Qingxia provoked a conversation: "Father, the son went to Guilan Hall today to accompany the second sister to laugh, and the second sister is actually embroidering mandarin ducks and purses!" She seems to have longing for Langjun, I was afraid that she would be ashamed, so I didn't dare to say it to my face. ”

The second sister in her mouth is Yuwen Murou, who is the second oldest princess of the same generation.

Hearing this, Yuwen Haotian looked stunned, and the smile on the corner of his mouth disappeared unconsciously. He wasn't surprised, he wasn't annoyed, but he was vaguely helpless. This fleeting look was seen by the Tong clan beside him.

Yu Wenye didn't care, and it was not too much to help Ling Fengxu in his heart, and in the future, the Ling family would not say that they would obey their orders, and they would always be grateful. Thinking of this, he put down the silver chopsticks and said with a smile: "Father, General Ling has not married a wife so far because he likes Murou's sister, and he has said a word to his sons in private about this matter. Sister Mu Rou was married last year, and she should get married next year in terms of age. ”

Ling Fengxu?

Yuwen Haotian glanced at Yu Wenye with uncertain emotions, secretly annoying why he had forgotten Ling Fengxu, who had not yet married a wife, to pick and choose! Fortunately, the prince reminded me today.

The emperor chooses a son-in-law for his beloved daughter, and looks at the noble son of the capital coldly, no one is perfect enough. The Ling family has been heroic and loyal for generations, and is the first general of the Tianxi Dynasty, Ling Fengxu has both talent and virtue, calmness, and loyalty, which is worthy of being a beloved daughter. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this person was suitable, as for Ling Fengxu's own age concern, it was not in the emperor's consideration at all.

"Ling Fengxu is handsome, but the three generations of the Ling family have sacrificed too much for my country, and I really can't bear to wrap him in horse leather anymore. If I elevate the Ling family, it is not impossible for them to be multiple relatives of the emperor. After that, Yu Wenhao showed a smile on his face.

Yu Wenye smiled knowingly, knowing that the emperor approved of this marriage, and Ling Fengxu could get his wish. Having said that, in his opinion, Ling Fengxu was not an insult to Yuwen Murou as a concubine.

Seeing this, Tong's eyes flashed, and then he echoed with a smile: "If Your Majesty makes up your mind, you might as well give marriage as soon as possible?" Mu Rou is not young, she has found a lover, and Concubine Chen's sister Jiuquan can also feel at ease. ”

Tong was sure in his heart that the person whom Yuwen Murou admired was definitely not Ling Fengxu, otherwise the emperor would have given him a marriage a long time ago, and it was impossible for him to suddenly realize it when the prince mentioned it today. Although she couldn't guess who Yuwen Murou admired for the time being, it was conceivable that she was definitely not a good match, otherwise the emperor would definitely fulfill her, and she would not have a helpless look.

Sure enough, Yuwen Haotian seemed to think about something and said: "This matter is not in a hurry, Mu Rou is my beloved daughter, and I will slowly choose the most suitable colt for her." ”

Tong's smile did not decrease, and he said with infinite pity: "Your Majesty is reasonable, and the concubine also cherishes Mu Rou in her heart, but she just lost her mother this year, so it is reasonable that she should also keep filial piety for a year." ”

Yuwen Haotian looked sideways, his gaze wandering, as if he wanted to find out if there was jealousy in Tong's eyes. After a long time of unsuccessful exploration, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief: "The queen is graceful and generous, and she can be an example for the middle palace." ”

"The concubine's cheekiness can also be regarded as a famous family, and she is the wife of His Majesty, so she will definitely not be jealous." Tong Shi calmly replied half-jokingly.

Biting the word "wife", the implication is that no matter how much the emperor favors Chen Guifei's mother and daughter, Chen Guifei is still a concubine, and Yuwen Murou is not a princess.

Yuwen Haotian pretended not to understand the deep meaning, only smiled faintly, and the dragon eyes swept over the imperial food on the table, and at this moment he only felt tasteless.

"Uncle Huang, I just heard you and Cousin Ye talk about the marriage of Cousin Mu Rou, my nephew is ashamed of my father's lineage, and my nephew has no talent and no ability to serve the court, so it is better to marry a wife and have children as soon as possible. This is also the wish of the deceased mother before leaving. After speaking, Yuwen Yuan Xuancai suddenly realized that the emperor was not in a high mood now, and regretted mentioning this matter just now.

Unexpectedly, Yuwen Haotian's face instantly turned kind: "You still know in your heart that getting married as soon as possible is better than the prince!" ”

"Uncle Huang, my nephew already has a ......" Yu Wenyuan Xuan didn't finish his sentence, but was interrupted by Yu Wenye's deliberate coughing sound.

Tong, who didn't know why, answered with a smile and asked, "Could it be that you already have someone you like?" Tell your uncle quickly, and ask him to be your master and give you a decent marriage. ”

Yuwen Yuanxuan, who has been galloping fat powder for many years, will not blush, but he is a little apprehensive in his heart, he disregards the eyes that Yuwen Ye frequently handed over, lowered his eyes and decided to tell it.

In fact, just after hearing him say that the woman was a businessman, Yuwen Haotian interrupted unhappily: "No! Shangjia's status is humble, you are the prince's son, and you are my own nephew, how can you mix with the women of Shangjia's family? ”

Yuwen Yuanxuan, who knew the result early, was not surprised, stood up and knelt straight and kowtowed: "Uncle Huang, my nephew used to be ridiculous and uninhibited in the affairs of men and women, you have never cared about half a sentence, and my nephew is grateful to Dade." Now the nephew is willing to wash his hands of the golden basin and marry the Shu family as a side concubine, as for which lady is suitable for the position of Princess Xu, I hope that the emperor's uncle will decide. ”

He wants to exchange for equal value, it doesn't matter who the princess marries, he just hopes that the emperor can fulfill his Shu Jing'er and have the position of side concubine.

After many years of husband and wife, the Tong family noticed that Yuwen Haotian's eyes were gradually showing anger, and hurriedly spoke to dissuade him: "Xuan'er, if you really like this Shu girl, you can quietly accept it as a concubine, and you don't need to beg your imperial uncle with great fanfare." ”

She understands Yuwen Yuanxuan, who has grown up watching since she was a child, and knows that he is the most suave. In addition, it is normal for young people to be hot for a while, and after a while, the enthusiasm will fade and they will not be impulsive again. How can there be so many infatuations in the world?

Yuwen Yuanxuan was unmoved, and then said seriously: "The imperial aunt must have misunderstood her nephew, and the nephew originally wanted to marry her as his wife, but because of the disparity in his family, he didn't dare to open his mouth. ”

"So you still know the second word of the door!" Yuwen Haotian withdrew the last bit of laughter, and the majesty and domineering of the superior were fully revealed, "I don't care if you are young and frivolous, don't mention this kind of nonsense in the future!" ”

Although Yuwen Yuanxuan is not his son, King Xu's words and deeds are also related to the face of the royal family. If he allowed King Xu to marry the daughter of such a low-ranking merchant as a side concubine, it would not only be King Xu's Mansion who would become the laughing stock of the market at that time, but the royal prestige of the royal family.

"Brother Xuan, hurry up, look at you are still like a child, impulsively annoying your father." After speaking, Yu Wenye personally helped him up.

Yuwen Yuanxuan could only go down the ladder for the time being, and didn't dare to say more.

However, this family banquet was so low that they could barely maintain the smile on their faces, and soon Yuwen Haotian casually ate a few bites and called the prince to go to the imperial study of Zhaoyang Palace to discuss matters. King Xu also left the palace and returned to the house on his own, leaving Yuwen Qingxia alone to accompany the Tong family.