Chapter VI

Haoxi glanced at me and looked disapproving: "The Gyeonggi garrison is stationed according to the direction, divided into four armies: Qinglong, Baihu, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu, each leading 50,000 troops, in the final analysis, these 200,000 soldiers and horses are only within the establishment of the Gyeonggi garrison, in fact, they are directly under the orders of their father, and the remaining 50,000 city defense troops are really under the orders of my uncle and are responsible for daily city defense." After saying that, he paused slightly, and then continued: "That's enough! Although it is not as good as those feudal officials who are in charge of the number of soldiers and horses, however, don't forget, this is the capital, the center of power! ”

I pursed my mouth and said, "Yes, it won't take a few years to become a powerful minister of the government and the opposition!" The difference between the mother's compatriots is so big, the emperor is really eccentric! ”

"What do you know!" He was a little surprised that I was so nagging today, so he pulled me aside and explained quietly: "Princess Luoxi was originally the same as Princess Luolin, and she was not very favored, after all, their mothers were lowly, and the imperial grandfather rarely paid attention to them. After Princess Lorraine got married, the concubine died soon after because she missed her daughter, when she was only eight or nine years old, but it was also a blessing in disguise, perhaps the imperial grandfather was considerate of her young and lonely mother, so he sent her to the palace of the imperial grandmother. With the care of the imperial grandmother, Princess Luoxi became more and more lively, which became more and more favored by the imperial grandfather, and the old general Yin had no children for many years, and finally gave birth to a son at the age of forty. ”

"So that's what happened!"

I muttered to myself, but he became more and more impatient, his temper came up, and he was about to go to Wei Jinyao, I pulled him to death, but he dragged him and stumbled to follow.

"The third! Where are you going in such a hurry?! ”

A voice came out of nowhere, Hao Xi's footsteps paused, I fell headlong, cursed in my heart, and looked back, it was the man I saw just now.

He was looking at us faintly, and at this moment, I finally understood his identity, as if to confirm my guess, Hao Xi called in a low voice: "Brother Huang, why are you here?" ”

"I saw you here just now, I came to look for you, but you didn't see me!" He spoke quietly, and I thought to myself, I really opened my eyes and told nonsense, I was still in the garden just now, but I didn't expect to make up such a lie at this time.

I glanced at him, but he had a blank look on his face.

Hao Xi scratched his head and was about to speak, but he continued: "Go back quickly!" The banquet is about to start, there is the prince of Xingze, if you drag it out like this, your father will not spare you! ”

Hao Xi muttered something in a low voice, and turned to speak: "Yes!" Then he turned to look at me: "The queen mother has arrived, you hurry up to her place, don't go around anymore!" ”

I smiled and nodded, and then he relieved himself and followed Ling Haoxuan into the main hall......

I staggered to follow behind, and before I entered the main hall, I saw Yongle waving at me, so I dodged and walked over.

"Where did you go? I haven't been looking for you for a long time! She tugged at my hand and grumbled.

I took a look at her, today she was specially dressed, goose yellow floor-length dress, covered with a gold and silver filigree embroidered with colorful cherry blossoms and the palace veil, cherry lips and phoenix eyes, sideburns like clouds, especially the peach blossom on the forehead, more delicate and lovely.

I sighed secretly in my heart, this is what the cardamom years should be, and like me, my heart has long been as light as water.

"I came early, I waited for you for a while, and when I saw that you didn't come, I would go out for a walk!" I gave her a perfunctory word, and twisted a grape into my mouth: "Why aren't you in it, it's about to be a feast, why did you slip out?" ”

"Aunt Luo Xi is afraid that she wants to marry the prince of Xingze and introduce the princesses in our palace one by one, I am so scared that I have to hide out!" She pulled me aside and patted her chest mysteriously, looking scared.

I looked amused and comforted her: "Don't worry! You haven't made it yet, he can't wait for you! Besides, the emperor has always favored you, and he will never be willing to marry you off! ”

She nodded, not knowing whether she understood or not, but her head looked around, obviously not taking what I had just said to heart.

"Where's Zhengqing?" She looked around and couldn't find her target, so she had to ask me.

"He has something to do today, so he can't come." I looked at her with a smile, we were studying together in Taixue, how could I not see her friendship with Zhengqing, in the past, Haoxi and I also joked about Zhengqing, but he was always faint, but we didn't dare to laugh anymore.

Her face was full of disappointment, and she turned to her body, no longer seeing the interest she had just had.

"I haven't seen him for a few days, and I miss him like that?" I leaned into her ear and whispered teases to her.

She blushed and was about to come over and screw me, but I smiled and dodged and begged for mercy: "Good sister! Good sister! I don't dare anymore! ”

She didn't give up, her flushed little face pleased me, and I became happier and happier to see her more and more embarrassed.

"Okay! How dare you make fun of me! See how I clean you up today! "She was poked by me, anxious and annoyed, she pulled up her sleeves and came to chase me, I hurriedly ran back, while lifting my skirt and running, while looking back and laughing at her, I didn't pay attention, and hit a person directly.

I couldn't stop my steps, my body was already in his arms, and I felt a pair of hands immediately cover my waist and move forward, so that I was not pushed down by the force of the impact.

The atmosphere was quiet, even Yongle who had been chasing me behind me quieted down, and I raised my eyes to see that in front of me was a moon-white collar embroidered with silver-gray silk threads. At this time, even I noticed that something was wrong, my whole body was in his arms, and his arms were on my waist, which was indescribably ambiguous in the eyes of others. I retreated in a panic, but my steps were tripped by myself, and he quickly reached out to help me, and I stood firm on his arm.

At this time, I finally saw his face clearly, his facial features were extremely exquisite, a crescent white brocade robe was cut and fitted, his posture was thin and straight, and his steps were gentle, like a Zhilan jade tree, light wind and moon, indescribably noble and elegant. This is exactly what I imagined it to be, and I sighed in my heart.

"Does it hurt?" He saw that I didn't speak for a long time, and asked softly.

That's when I realized my gaffe and shook my head.

"Second Emperor Brother!" Behind him, Yongle obediently asked An, "When did you come back?" ”

Before he could speak, his eyes were already full of smiles, he took a few steps forward, rubbed her head, and said with a smile: "It's been a few days since I came back, Yongle, you have grown a lot taller!" ”

Yongle made a grimace at him: "Of course! I'm a big girl! ”

"Will the big girl still run like this?" He laughed and teased her, and rubbed her long hair again, "It's going to be a banquet in a while, let's go back quickly!" Don't run anymore, be careful if you get hurt! As he spoke, he looked back at me again, and his voice was soft and delicate: "Be careful next time!" ”

I nodded involuntarily, watched him turn around slightly, just took two steps, and suddenly turned back and smiled at me, his eyes were very soft, and then he turned away, his white shirt fluttered lightly, like a floating cloud, gently brushing the stone steps......

It is already autumn, the forest is dyed, and the sky is as high as a clear jade.

Helian Zhao's arrival is to disturb the original peace of the palace, as the host, several princes take turns to sit in the village, either throwing pots or riding and shooting, very lively, but unfortunately they are all located outside the palace, I am inconvenient to go out, a few days ago, I was told that today Rui Wang Ling Haoxuan organized a bow competition in the palace, this kind of excitement I don't want to miss.

"Why are you dressed like this when you're not competing?" In the courtyard, Hao Xi was waiting there in a red and white riding suit, with a long whip in his hand, dangling for a while.

"You care about me!" I rolled my eyes and looked down at my riding outfit, satisfied. Today I deliberately chose a snow-white satin skirt with narrow sleeves and waist, a red short coat, a silver belt tied around the waist, red buckskin riding boots, and a simple red ribbon for my hair.

"But it looks good!" He grinned: "Seeing you wearing a Luo skirt all day long, it's rare to be so neat, but it's not an ordinary style!" ”

I didn't bother to pay attention to him, and walked out of the courtyard.

"Miss! Miss! Huaibi hurriedly followed behind: "Don't go so fast, fall carefully!" ”

I glanced at her embroidered palace boots sympathetically, and sighed helplessly: "Huaibi, you don't have to follow, there are people waiting for you in the racecourse today!" ”

"That's okay!" Her childish little face was full of disapproval: "How can others rest assured!" Miss's all the slaves and maids are ready, and there must be something missing! ”

I saw the two big boxes in the hands of the two little maids behind her, and I couldn't help but have a headache.

She didn't feel anything wrong at all, and said with joy: "Miss's saddle and whip must be brought, and those who don't know who used them in the racecourse must not dirty Miss's hands." The teapot cup is also a must, the autumn breeze is coming, this day is cooler than a day, in case you drink herbal tea, carefully spoil your stomach......"

I saw that she didn't mean to stop at all, and glanced at Hao Xi for help, but I didn't expect him to feel inappropriate in the slightest, and I suddenly realized that the princes and princesses of this era are probably like this......

I didn't bother to correct anything, turned and ran towards the racecourse.

"Miss! Miss! ”

I reluctantly stopped and looked back at her: "What's wrong?" ”

With a veil in her hand, she ran over quickly, panting and speaking: "Miss, veil! ”

"What?" I frowned slightly, puzzled, and suddenly suddenly, it is estimated that women in this era should wear veils when they go out, and I was slightly dissatisfied: "It's really troublesome!" There are so many rules! ”

Hao Xi smiled: "We don't have so many rules in the sun, but the sun is big today, so it's good to wear it to prevent the sun from sunburning." ”

I pursed my lips and took it.