021 The Royal Affair*
The weather gradually washed away the dryness with the rain. Unconsciously, the tender yellow osmanthus flowers hung on the branches, sending a faint fragrance with the wind.
Yuan Zhongze's daughter Yuan Yiyi has been in the palace for some days, and her errand in Hekang Hall is not complicated. She only needs to clean the corners of the Hekang Hall every day, and she has nothing else to do. There is no master in the Hekang Palace, and there is a flat land in front of the hall, which is often used to hold various ceremonies and activities. And this Hekang Palace was used as a place for the emperor to rest.
Yuan Yiyi was holding a yellow and black feather duster in her hand, and she was sweeping off the ashes on a Nanmu chest of drawers.
While sweeping, she thought that after being sent into the palace by Murong Yu, she had no contact with him. Will you be in this palace in the future, but in this life?
She didn't think so. Although she had only been in contact with Murong Yu a few times, she knew how delicate his mind was and how deep his scheming was. He promised her that he would be able to kill the emperor within five years. She replied, "Well, do as you say." She believed him, and always felt that there was nothing that Murong Yu wanted to do.
However, in fact, there are not many choices for her. If you don't agree, you may not be alive now.
"Yiyi, don't be here. Today, the emperor suddenly had an interest in playing polo. Go to the yard and clean up. In a moment people came. ”
The housekeeper's grandmother trotted over and called Yuan Yiyi. took the feather duster from Yuan Yiyi's hand, then threw it aside, took her hand and went out.
"Mama, this emperor has never come to Hekang Hall since I came to the palace, why do you want to come here today."
"Since Empress Yuchi died, the emperor has not come much. In the past, when Empress Weichi was there, there was a polo match here at the end of three days. That scene. Tsk, you haven't seen it when you're young. There is no old man in the palace who is not nostalgic. Mama reminisced as she walked, her eyes shining with memories.
Yuan Yiyi was a little curious, she had heard of Empress Yuchi, but what kind of woman could make the emperor forget: "Mama, have you seen Empress Yuchi?" What is she really like? ”
Mama fell into memory again: "Empress Yuchi is the daughter of General Weichi, and her sassy heroic posture is as dazzling as the bright moon in the sky!" ”
It turned out to be after the gate. She couldn't help but think of her father again, and a wave of sadness came over her. She's very well-behaved and independent now, but Daddy can't see it anymore.
After Mama finished speaking, she hurriedly quickened her pace: "You can't say more, come with me." ”
Yuan Yiyi didn't say anything more, and quickly followed Mama.
After a while, a bright yellow group of people came over.
What people can notice at a glance is the emperor in civilian clothes. On the side, the palace maid held a gorgeous canopy, and the ceremonial guards in front and behind accompanied each other.
In addition to the emperor, soon, you will notice the other three. Crown Prince, Murong Xian; the second prince, Murong Yu, the prince of Yu; There was also a beautiful little girl, like a fluttering butterfly, flying from behind, and then surrounding the emperor. That girl is the only princess of Liang Kingdom, Princess Qingyuan.
"Brothers, come along, you guys are dying slowly! Father, look at them! Qing Yuan said to the emperor angrily. Jumping up and down, go and take his hand.
The emperor's originally serious face slowly melted away from indifference and slowly became soft and warm. Doting on Qing Yuan. "Xian'er, Yu'er, did you hear it, come along."
Sure enough, there were two voices from behind: "Erchen is coming." ”
A pair of handsome brothers quickly caught up.
"Qingyuan, how did you think of playing polo?"
In the entire Liang Kingdom, only Princess Qingyuan dared to mention the word "playing polo" to the emperor. After all, if you let the Ninety-Five Supreme think of the late Empress Yuchi, she will be in a bad mood, but she will lose her head.
Qing Yuan pulled Murong Yuanshan closer to him, bent down, and then whispered a few words in his ear. After finishing speaking, the peach-like little face was dyed with a layer of crimson clouds, and the eyelashes on a pair of black and white eyes were stirred, like a little daughter.
"Well, it's our secret. Father is not allowed to tell anyone else! ”
Murong Yuanshan laughed heartily after hearing this: "Okay, good." It's a secret. No jokes! ”
Murong Xian was also interested: "Why don't you tell your brother as long as your father and emperor know about it?" Qingyuan, you're eccentric. ”
Qing Yuan pursed her pink little mouth: "No, I don't believe you, I only believe in my father." Saying that, the little bird was even more obedient, snuggling up to Murong Yuanshan.
And Murong Yu stood quietly aside, smiling at all this.
It's a scene of father's love and filial piety, brothers and sisters love each other. If it weren't for the long guard of honor, and the luxurious clothes they wore that were not the same, they would be no different from ordinary people.
The great eunuch Wang Si smiled and led everyone to the Hekang Palace. Seats have been set up in front of the hall, and tea and fruit plates have been placed.
Yuan Yiyi saw Long Yan for the first time, and as the other palace maids and eunuchs stood aside, they peeked at Murong Yu. However, Murong Yu didn't seem to know her at all. This is also normal, thinking that he is just a chess piece, if he lets others know what he has to do with Yu Wangye, it is not necessarily a good thing. However, he was still as calm as he had seen the previous few times, and his handsome face could not see the waves at all.
The excited Princess Qingyuan can't wait to get off the field and practice. She asked someone to help her change into a scarlet short, dark brown sleeves, and a pair of handsome riding boots under the same brown breeches. Braids are also called two buns. Short whip in hand. Suddenly it makes people feel heroic.
Her two elder brothers also changed into tight-fitting riding clothes, Murong Xian wore crimson and Murong Yu wore blue gray. Obviously, the crown prince wants to be on the same team as Princess Qingyuan. The narrow sleeves and short undergarments are fitted, and the waist is tied with a belt and jade pendant representing the status of the prince. The two of them are already handsome and extraordinary, and after wearing their well-proportioned figures like this, they are even more jade-like. Murong Xian's thick eyebrows are broad, dignified and upright. Murong Yu's eyebrows are distinct, and his eyes are deep, which makes people unable to see through.
The emperor was a little worried about the child's family, and he was afraid that his equestrian skills were not proficient, so he reminded with concern: "Xian'er, Yu'er, watch Dian Qingyuan carefully, don't fall off the horse." ”
"Yes, Father." The two princes took the order.
"Father! Our Murong clan is the country that will be laid down immediately. You see, you see! This used to be the palace of the King of Chu, but now, it is all the territory of our Murong family. I am the daughter of the Murong family, how can I disgrace my father. ”
Qingyue heard the emperor order her two brothers, and jumped to her feet angrily. She's grown up and doesn't always have to be taken care of. She is stubborn. What's more, she wants the people she likes to see that she is the princess of Qingyuan and not a canary raised in the palace!