Seeing that the brothers were about to argue, Xiang Ye reproached: "Now that you want to discipline him, make a show in front of me?" You are an older brother, don't you first ask yourself why you didn't teach him well? “

The second prince was speechless for a while, and his younger brother didn't dare to speak out on the side, but Min'er smiled and blamed the emperor: "It's the emperor who only remembered to take care of his son at this time, and can't he show off his power in front of me?" The queen mother said, this is not a big deal, don't make a fuss, but let people see jokes, and just take care of things. ”

Xiang Ye was not in a bad mood, with a smile on his face: "I brought my son to ask you, I have to work hard for you to arrange the marriage for him, he wants to marry the palace maid as a concubine, you can make the decision for him." ”

Xiang Feng's brows tightened when he heard this, and he asked incredulously: "For the concubine?" ”

The third prince straightened up and said to his brother: "If you don't give her a serious name, she and the child will be looked down upon in the future, and I can't let her be wronged." ”

Xiang Feng said angrily: "What child, you are still a child yourself, you are silent on weekdays, and you only have these in your head?" ”

Seeing that the brothers were about to quarrel, the emperor scolded: "What are you arguing about, what is this place? “

But at this moment, Xiang Run ran back from the study, and as soon as he entered the door, he heard his father's words and put him in front of the door. It was the people in the palace below who found him here, and through the two tall brothers, seeing his half-grown eldest son, Min'er's heart sank, and she tried to suppress some thoughts that she shouldn't have.

"Father, mother...... Brother Huang. Xiang Runyi saw the ceremony one by one, and it seemed that he had come back to ask his mother or sister for questioning, but when he saw that his father and brothers were there, he couldn't open his mouth.

Xiang Yuan saw that the atmosphere was embarrassing, and deliberately said: "By the way, today is not the day for you and the third brother to take the entrance examination, you are here to find the third brother?" As he spoke, he winked vigorously at his brother.

Run'er nodded stiffly, and followed her sister's words: "Yes, I'm here to find the third brother, it's time to take the exam after lunch, the third and third brothers, let's go." ”

The emperor saw that the younger ones were so anxious, but the older ones were covered in gunpowder, and he was also amused in his heart, and said to Xiang Hao: "Even if you marry a wife and have children, you still have to study, if you don't study, how will you teach your son in the future?" Go back to the study. ”

The two younger sisters came to push him and went out with Run'er, and here Xiang Min'er said to Xiang Feng gently: "The queen mother knows that you are angry, but she thinks he is too young, but it is only a few years of kung fu to grow up, you have your life, your brother has your brother's life, he has such a good temperament and character, you can't be wrong." ”

The emperor walked into the door with his hands in his hands, and said casually: "Don't be outside, enter the door and talk, you are not too tired to panic when you stand." ”

Xiang Feng and Min'er followed up the door, Qingya took the palace maid to serve tea, glanced at the second prince, he took the tea, put it in front of his father with his own hand, and said: "Father, the son and the minister are rude and reckless, please forgive me." ”

Xiang Ye said: "Hao'er doesn't care if you teach or not, I don't blame you, but if you are going to visit your mother in a few days, what are you going to say to her?" ”

Being a son is worried: "I'm afraid that my son won't say it well, and my mother will ......" There are some things he didn't dare to say, and he was not willing to say it, he wanted to say that he was afraid of angering his mother to come to the capital, but why should he be afraid that his mother would come to the capital, because she couldn't come, how could he be willing to be a son. It is one thing to respect and love the queen, but it is naturally another matter for your own mother.

"I went with you, when I came to Yuanzhou last year, I should have stopped by to see your mother." Xiang Ye said, "I didn't discuss your marriage with your mother properly, although I fulfilled her wish, I always feel a little sorry for you." ”

"Erchen doesn't dare." Xiang Feng hurriedly said, "My younger brother's affairs, my sons will make it clear to my mother, and I don't dare to work hard for my father." ”

Xiang Ye said: "Didn't you just say it, afraid that you wouldn't be able to speak clearly?" That's it, you go and prepare, and you'll leave in a few days. ”

Min'er listened quietly on the side, things came suddenly, and the emperor's decision came suddenly, whether the emperor went to visit Concubine Shu over the years, what he did and said, how many times a year, how long each time he went, Min'er never asked, and the emperor would not take the initiative to mention it. Saying it in person like this today seems particularly deliberate, I don't know if it's because things are unusual, or the emperor's purpose is unusual.

The second prince retreated, and Xiang Ye got up and said, "I went to lie down for a while, and I talked to Shen Zhe and them for a long time, and my head is very long." ”

The emperor walked straight into the inner hall, Qingya saw that the queen was sitting still, so she had to follow up and take a look, and when she came out again, she said: "Niangniang, the emperor is lying down on the beauty couch." ”

"Cover him so he doesn't catch a cold." Min'er's voice sounded a little tired.

"Mother, are you alright?" Qingya asked with concern, "Do you want to take a rest too, after all, it's only confinement." ”

Min'er smiled bitterly: "At my age, I was in the best time, and I mentioned the word 'tired'. She took Qingya's hand and got up and said, "It's the person inside who is tired." ”

As he spoke, he picked up the tea that the emperor had not moved on the table, held it into the door with his own hands, and said angrily: "Do you have to send it to your mouth to drink it now, since you have a headache, this is the lotus heart tea that Qingya brewed for you." ”

Xiang Ye was lazy, drinking tea and asking, "Have you seen Qiu Jingxuan?" ”

Min'er responded, and without waiting for the emperor to ask, she took the initiative to say: "I understand to him, if you want to be a colt, you and I will only allow him to be a man who can make our daughter happy, no matter what country in the world, what talent to learn martial arts, there is no need, as long as our daughter is happy." ”

Xiang Ye smiled: "Other people's mothers-in-law all love their sons-in-law, and they are so ruthless to you." ”

Min'er said coldly: "I'm not cruel to others, people should be cruel to our daughter." She took the emperor's tea bowl, her face was closer, and she could see the anger in her eyes more and more, "The emperor may value Qiu Jingxuan's academic talents, but I can't see it here, and after listening to it in a few words, I only conclude one thing." ”

"What's the matter?"

"His belly can coax your young girl around, as long as he is willing." Min'er was full of hostility, and it seemed that even if she was willing to compromise for her daughter, she would never be able to accept this person as her future son-in-law from her heart, and even said, "Even if there is only a little hope, I also hope that Yuan Yuan can think about it carefully, although the queen mother's marriage is difficult for some strong people, but ten Qiu Jingxuan can't be worth one Shen Yun." ”

Xiang Ye smiled and stretched out his hand to wipe his wife's face: "It's been a long time since you've been so domineering for so many years." ”

Min'er said solemnly: "Qiu Jingxuan is very cunning, Your Majesty, even if I am prejudiced against him, I hope you will take precautions." Don't tell him to take Feng'er with him......"

Looking at each other, as if they could hear each other's heartbeats, the emperor only said his heart to Shen Zhe today, he is willing to see the eldest son shed blood for the throne, in that case, the next generation of kings will cherish the throne and the country, he not only hopes that the eldest son is like this, he even hopes that every son can give it a try.

But how do you say this to Min'er?

"But I know." didn't want Min'er to take the initiative to say, "If he helps Feng'er sit on the throne, the emperor will leave him behind." ”

Xiang Ye said solemnly: "Min'er, you understand my intentions. ”

Min'er bowed: "I understand the emperor's intentions, and I have always looked forward to the future, but the emperor, no matter what, I will never allow anyone to sacrifice the happiness of my children, especially Yuan Yuan and Qin'er." As a woman, there is too much helplessness in this world, even if it is a princess? And when Qiu Zhenyu gave me to the emperor, I don't want my daughter to one day become a bargaining chip used by her father or brother in exchange for benefits. ”

Xiang Ye was shocked, got up, pressed Min'er down, and said hurriedly: "Fool, what are you thinking nonsense, how can I sacrifice our daughter?" ”

Min'er's eyes sparkled, as if she could see through the emperor's heart: "Please allow me to think wildly, so that I can always be vigilant to protect my child, the emperor has the emperor's world, and I have my child." My grandmother taught me to understand the responsibilities of being a queen and the meaning of the four words "mother's honor in the world". But if you can't even be the mother of your own children, how can you serve the world? ”

"You're thinking too much."

Xiang Ye still tried to escape, but Min'er said: "The emperor just lets go and let his sons grow up, even if they fight to the death, it is fate." However, please allow me to protect my children in my own way. ”

The sound of a baby crying outside the house seemed to break the deadlock between the emperor and the queen, Xiang Ye smiled, didn't know how to do Na Min'er, and finally hugged her and kissed her on the forehead: "I sometimes feel that you are in my heart, and you are together all the time." But sometimes I feel that I am very far away from you, as far away as if I am on the horizon. Over the years, this feeling has recurred, and now I finally understand, because for so many years, you and I have never been bound to each other, and I have been together with you in the life we want each other to be. ”

These words sound awkward, but they are the best interpretation of the emperor's love for many years, even if they have been together for nearly 20 years, Xiang Ye is still the original Xiang Ye, and Qiu Min'er is also her back then, they did not give up their principles or ideals for each other. They give their hearts to each other, but they each guard their own lives.

"But you still have to believe me, and you are not allowed to compare me with Qiu Zhenyu casually." Xiang Ye blamed, and was reluctant to say anything serious, but laughed instead, "But if Qiu Zhenyu hadn't given my daughter as a gift to me back then, I would never have met you in my life." ”

Min'er said lightly: "Maybe Shen Zhe will go to Yuanzhou to find me later, maybe I'm now in peace and happiness in the General's Mansion." ”

The emperor stretched out his hand and scratched Min'er's waist: "Do you say it again?" ”

Under the window outside the door, Xiang Yuan and Xiang Qin, who were turned back, were secretly listening to the movement, and vaguely heard a few words of laughter, and they were relieved to each other, and they were afraid that the emperor would find out, so they quickly ran away, and ran away Xiang Yuancai complained: "I thought it was terrible for Fang Cai's posture, but my father and mother dared to bluff people." ”

Xiang Qin also calmed down, looking at her sister's cheeks that were red because of running back and forth, she said softly: "Sister, aren't you curious about the queen mother's meeting of Qiu Jingxuan?" ”

Finally mentioning this stubble, Xiang Yuancai's heart rose to her throat again, her throat was a little dry, and she said in a dumb voice: "What's the matter?" (Author's notice: Please use the APP to read, free and ad-free, the web version affects the reading experience, please pay attention to the WeChat public account appxsyd (press and hold three seconds to copy) to install the client!)