Provocation is a very sophisticated science. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info When someone deliberately wants to provoke you, there are always countless ways. From the capital to Hantan Temple, only the official road is the easiest to walk. With the arrogance of Xuan Junde and the children of the Xuan family, they will never take the initiative to get out of the way and let the Xuanhuo sergeants who went out of the way pass. The road was covered with snow and ice, and anyone who stepped on it would splash mud. Don't say it's a nobleman like Xuan Junde, even a rural farmer will feel angry.

In the direction of the official road, Yang Tianhong prepared a full fifty teams of Xuanhuo sergeants to exercise. No matter how good he is Xuanjunde, he will still be angry by the soldiers who go back and forth. Every officer who leads the team is Yang Tianhong's confidant. Whether it is Xuan Junde or the children of the Xuan family, as long as any of them scolds a dirty word, a conflict will immediately break out.

Xuan Junde's reaction was more violent than expected. He directly picked up the horsewhip and whipped people, and the result was better than Yang Tianhong expected. Yang Hu, who was hiding next to him, also appeared, raised his fist and took back all the hatred from Xuan Junde.

It was done very cleverly and cleanly, leaving no flaws. Even Yang Hu himself, Yang Tianhong, entered him into the Xuanhuo Army roster as early as the day after Chinese New Year's Eve.

Xuan Guangjing stared at Yang Tianhong fiercely. The longer he looked at it, the more terrified he felt. He didn't understand, why did Yang Tianhong tell him about the dispute between Yang Hu and Xuan Junde? Didn't Yang Tianhong understand the reason that as long as he knew the inside story, he would have enough reason to submit evidence in Shuntian Mansion?

"Don't think about Shuntianfu. ”

Yang Tianhong saw through Xuan Guangjing's thoughts, and he smiled faintly: "Do you think that when things get to this point, Shuntianfu still has the ability to solve it? Master Xuan, I didn't expect you to be more naïve than I imagined." If you weren't a member of the imperial court, you would have been in a different place at this moment. Celebrate the New Year. Originally, one less trouble was one. But you don't have to worry about it, and you have to get a lot of trouble for Ben. Anyway, Ben will accompany you to the palace to see how His Majesty has decided on this matter. ”

As soon as the words came out, the ferocious intent on Xuan Guangjing's face instantly dissipated, and it suddenly faded. It became extremely shocked, and he couldn't help blurting out: "What are you talking about, Your Majesty...... Your Majesty?"

Just think about it, you can know what kind of attitude Emperor Shunming will have towards this matter. Although it is common sense in the world to be noble and lowly, standing in the position of the highest power, he has to consider the interests of military generals more. If they blindly favor Wenchen, who will guard the border passes? Who will fight for the Great Chu? What's more, Emperor Shunming is different from the emperors before the Great Chu. At that time, the Great Chu State was strong. Whether it is Rongdi in the north or the Vietnamese in the south, they rarely enter the country to cause chaos. At that time, the status of military generals was far lower than that of Wenchen. By the time of Emperor Shunming's father, the armament of the northern land was relaxed. Especially after Emperor Shunming succeeded to the throne, there was a beacon fire at the border every year. The reason why the hussar general Yang Jing was able to be made a marquis was because Emperor Shunming had to rely on the generals and give them more preferential treatment.

What's more, this matter was a trap set specifically for the Xuan family from beginning to end. From the time when Xuan Guangjing led his clansmen to rush into the Xuanhuo Army barracks. The outcome is already sealed.

Thinking of the reasoning, Xuan Guangjing took a deep breath. With humiliation and anger, he lowered his head and said to Yang Tianhong in an unprecedentedly deferential tone: "This matter ...... It's that I'm not thinking it through. I also ask General Yang to let me go of the Xuan family. ”

bowing his head to a martial artist, Xuan Guangjing was the first time in his life. However, if this is not the case. He would never ask for mercy. As long as things don't make a big deal and Yang Tianhong is willing to let himself go, the Xuan family will have a chance to turn the tables again. Xuan Guangjing decided to forget about the hundreds of people in the Xuan family who had just been killed. These dead people are nothing compared to the crisis that is just around the corner.

"Hehe, Master Xuan, do you think I'll believe you?"

Yang Tianhong was not fooled at all. He had a smile on his face all the time. Leaned close to Xuan Guangjing's ears and said in a low voice: "You are well-read, you should understand the truth of killing chickens and monkeys." Guangping Hou has been silent in the capital for too long. A lot of people have forgotten my father's fame. So much so that even a small character like Shengxin Gambling House dared to bully my Yang family. Nothing like prestige has always been killed with human heads and human blood. Hundreds of people have died in your Xuan family, and it's far from enough. If there is no court member like you as a foil, I am afraid that all the nobles in the capital will think that my Yang family is easy to bully. ”

Xuan Guangjing's face changed suddenly, and she turned blue with fear. He said in a trembling voice: "You, you dare to ......"

"Of course I dare!"

Yang Tianhong's words and expression suddenly became hideous: "I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, the Xuan family is just the first." Ben will be brave as a great Chu, so he must maintain the prestige of my Yang family. Whoever dares to provoke my Yang family will definitely be ruined!"

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The atmosphere of the New Year in the palace is full, but the place is bigger, there are fewer people, and the liveliness is not as lively as the market outside the palace wall.

Xiaohe hasn't entered the palace for a long time, and she already feels very strange here.

She changed into a luxurious dress today, the yellow Shu brocade robe was embroidered with phoenix patterns, and the heavy jade hair ornament was worn on her head, which made her a little breathless. Despite the singing and dancing of warblers and swallows around her, and the endless flow of palace attendants, Xiaohe still can't arouse the slightest interest, feeling that this place does not belong to her, but another strange world.

Everyone respectfully addresses themselves as "Her Royal Highness the Princess". But from the eyes of those people, Xiaohe didn't see any respect, it was clearly full of contempt and ridicule, as well as undisguised ridicule.

The black birthmark on the face was so large that it took up almost two-thirds of the face. A half-black, half-white person, wherever he appears, will immediately become the center of attention.

As the princess of Da Chu, Xiaohe's name is "Xiang Wutian". When people call her by this name, Xiaohe feels very harsh. has been by his uncle's side for a long time, and "Xiaohe" has replaced his real name.

"Wutian, sit down beside me. ”

It was the voice of the Father. It's gentle, with a hint of command. Xiaohe raised his head and saw the face of Emperor Shun Ming, who was full of love and smiles. He beckoned to himself and gestured to a chair next to the throne.

Just beside my father, there was another woman sitting, wearing a phoenix crown and a gorgeous face. With a smile on his face, the pale gold dress was extravagant. It's just that in the depths of those carefully depicted Danfeng eyes, Xiaohe clearly saw a touch of resentment and a faint hatred.

That's Queen Zhang. The phoenix crown originally belonged to his mother, but it was worn on her head by that woman. The Zhang family is a wealthy family in the Chu State, after his mother died of illness that year. The ministers persuaded their father to re-establish the queen. At that time, Xiaohe was still young, and later heard from his uncle King Changle that in order to compete for the throne, the concubines in the palace were also bloody and full of tricks.

Xiao He walked up to Emperor Shunming gracefully and bowed. My father looked a little older than last year, with deep wrinkles on his forehead and a lot of gray hair on his temples. But no matter what, his love for himself was very real. The eyes are full of smiles, unlike others, the smile stays on the surface of the skin, and the muscles are full of stereotypes. I don't know how exactly they do it?

Emperor Shunming left the chair, took Xiaohe's hand, and pulled her to sit down on the empty chair next to her. He clenched it very tightly, and Xiaohe felt that his father's palm was a little rough, but it was very warm.

"Not seen for a year. Grown up a lot. ”

Emperor Shunming looked at Xiaohe with a smile, and motioned with his eyes to Dongfangkong, the chief attendant standing on the side, to come over. He took a delicate sandalwood box from his hand, handed it to his daughter, and caressed her forehead.

This is a gift prepared by Emperor Shunming for Xiaohe. The box is small and contains a gift slip inside. There are dozens of precious treasures listed on it. There are night pearls from the East China Sea, the best bezoars that can remove all kinds of poisons, and the silk woven from ice silk in the Tianshan Mountains...... In a word. Either way, it's a rare treasure in the world. For this most favored daughter, but born with a hidden disease, Emperor Shunming has always felt that he owes too much, and can only compensate in this way.

In the palace of Changle Wang, several large warehouses have been specially prepared for Xiaohe. Over the years. The storerooms are already full of such precious things. Xiaohe can't use it on weekdays, so he can only put it there as an ornament. She knew very well that this was her father's way of showing love.

"Hehe! Your Majesty is right, Princess Wenyuan is indeed much more beautiful than last year. It seems that the medicine from the hospital is very effective. If you take it for a long time, Princess Wenyuan will definitely become radiant. ”

Queen Zhang interjected beside her. "Wen Yuan" is Xiaohe's princess title. On the surface, it sounds casually well-intentioned, but inside it is ridiculing the black birthmark on Xiaohe's face. Although there are many treasures in the palace, the top goods were rewarded by Emperor Shunming. The queen is also a human being, and the Zhang family also has jealousy and envy. Although he was very angry, he didn't dare to show it on the surface, at most, he said a few words lukewarmly, but in his heart he wished that this princess who was not his own would die quickly.

Looking at Xiao He, who bowed his head and was silent, Emperor Shunming couldn't help but feel a little more emotion in his heart, and sighed secretly.

For the many disputes in the backyard of the palace, he didn't know about it, but he didn't want to care. As long as these secret disputes do not involve Xiaohe, Emperor Shunming will turn a blind eye. He is still on the throne, and no matter how big the contradiction between several women is, it is impossible to leave the palace walls of the imperial city. Back then, in order to prevent Xiaohe from being hurt in it, she was entrusted to Xiang Guang, the king of Changle. Although Da Chu has barely been able to be regarded as smooth and peaceful over the years, the black birthmark on Xiaohe's face still cannot be removed, which is the biggest regret in Emperor Shunming's heart after all.

Parents want their children to have a good home. It's okay for the son, as long as they are more angry, they will have their own fame. Daughters are different, except for marrying a good husband, it is impossible to stay alone in the boudoir and be a virgin forever. Doing so is simply the biggest punishment for your daughter.

Xiaohe has long been an adult, even exceeding the age of a Da Chu woman to get married. It is said that the royal nobles do not worry about getting married, but this word did not settle on Xiaohe. The dark spots on Princess Wenyuan's face can be seen clearly as long as she is not blind. Although King Changle took Xiaohe to hide in the country's eunuch and avoid the eyes and ears of the world, he always entered the palace every year to meet the emperor. Regarding Xiaohe, all kinds of gossip and bad reviews abound. Emperor Shunming alone knew several of them. Some people say that she is a broom star descending to earth, and whoever marries her suffers; some people say that Xiaohe is possessed by the spirit of black evil; and some people say that this is the retribution of the Great Chu Emperor's misconduct that caused the heavens to descend......

Those who dared to say these strange things were all beheaded by Emperor Shunming in anger and exterminated their entire clan. Everyone has their own prohibition in their hearts. Xiaohe's biological mother was gentle and dignified, but unfortunately she died of illness after giving birth to only one daughter. Emperor Shunming could tolerate others pointing the finger at him, but he would never allow them to take his daughter to talk about it.

Even without these rumors, the facts are in front of you. Whether it is a court official or a great Chu noble. No one wants to ask for Xiaohe to be his wife. Although the position of the horse is noble, who is willing to marry a black-faced woman who looks as ugly as a pig? What's more, the black spots on Xiaohe's face are too large, maybe it is some hidden epidemic. If it really happens, it may even cause a catastrophe for the whole family, and everyone will die.

In addition to Yan Lingtai Hospital's diagnosis of Xiaohe. Emperor Shunming really didn't have a better way. He also specifically begged the high-ranking monks enshrined in the palace for this purpose, but the monks of any sect expressed their helplessness about it. Although there are things like the elixir recorded in the Taoist classics, the Danfang has long been lost. Over time, Emperor Shunming had no choice but to accept the fait accompli and completely give up the idea of this aspect.

On the dining table in front of him, there are as many as 100 kinds of delicacies. Emperor Shunming smiled and picked up the chopsticks, picked up several delicate dishes in order, and put them into the bowl in front of Xiaohe.

In ordinary people's homes. It's a very ordinary move. can be exchanged for Emperor Shunming, which is a great royal grace. For a while, all the royal families and officials sitting in the main hall looked sideways and whispered to each other.

Xiaohe saw the emotion on Aunt Jing'an's face, and also saw the prince's disdain, and many officials frowned.

No one has ever been so favored by Emperor Shunming. It's no wonder that this is the child born to his most beloved woman.

Even the most daring imperial history will never stand up and speak at this time. A few years ago. There was once a short-sighted imperial historian who said that Emperor Shunming's behavior was not in line with the emperor's identity. Don't be so doting on a princess. Otherwise, it will cause resentment and so on...... Those words sounded very ridiculous to Xiaohe, why did his father's kindness cause the anger of the people of the world? I am afraid that even Yushi himself did not believe this kind of words. As a result, Emperor Shunming was furious and ordered the execution of Yushi Lingchi and the extermination of his nine clans. Since then, no one has dared to anger the emperor in the matter of Xiaohe.

She was a woman after all. Although the title of "Wenyuan" is noble. But it also means that Xiaohe will never be able to enter the core of Dachu's power and interfere in government affairs.

On top of that, Xiaohe may never get married. A powerless woman, no matter how noble her status is, she is favored by the emperor. It was also impossible to pose a threat to the courtiers.

Every year when she enters the palace for the New Year, Xiaohe feels like a walking corpse. In addition to being able to feel the warmth in front of his father and uncle, there are no more half relatives in this world.

Everyone is snobbish. The cousins, including the crown prince and the princes, ignored her, and the concubines never took the initiative to take care of Xiaohe. Even the palace maids and chamberlains, because Xiaohe never gave them a reward, became cold one by one, and their eyes didn't seem to grow on their bodies. Of course, when met on the road, the palace maid and the chamberlain always had to bow to Xiaohe. It's just that anyone can see the perfunctory ingredients. Especially the henchmen around the queen and several favorite concubines, they didn't even say a word of good obedience, even if they saw Xiaohe, they still walked away with a disdainful expression. It seems that they are the real masters of this palace.

What's so great about the princess. The powerless princess, despite her noble status, is not even as good as the pug that is favored at the feet of the queen.

As for the ministers, they are probably the most comical characters in the world. Every time I meet, especially those elderly princes, elders, and scholars, they will always tell Xiaohe earnestly that they must respect the emperor, read more books like "The Female Commandment" when they have nothing to do, go out less and show their heads, and never attract bees and butterflies.

It's no different from farting. Uncle Changle Wang had many subordinates and had the responsibility of secretly supervising the officials in the capital. Take Wu Weiye, a serious man with a serious face, the best reputation among officials, and a dignified servant of the Criminal Department. He is in his sixties, and he looks weak on weekdays, and he can barely walk steadily. I always like to go to Wanhualou to find young and beautiful girls as companions, and I have married more than 20 aunts and wives at home.

This year the situation is different. Xiaohe's heart has always been filled with sweetness. Not for anything else, just for Yang Tianhong.

Girls in love are very impulsive and blind, and no words can persuade them back. Although Xiaohe is better than those women, it is also because she knows that Yang Tianhong really loves her.

Therefore, when Emperor Shunming saw Xiaohe, she had a smile on her face.

This made Emperor Shunming feel very happy, and he drank a few more drinks unconsciously.

After taking the Yuan Qi Pill given to him by Yang Tianhong, Xiao He has already entered the first layer of Qi refining, and his hearing and sensing abilities are much sharper than ordinary people. Sitting around the main hall, she could hear the voices of almost everyone.

"Hmph, even if she gets the favor of His Majesty, what is the use? She will always be a woman who cannot be married. If you know each other, you should go to Huangye Temple early to stay, and you can save yourself from being embarrassed. ”

"But then again, Princess Wenyuan's figure is indeed good. is graceful and graceful, and what is even more rare is the nobility of the heavenly family, and her identity alone is much more noble than the women outside. It's a pity that the birthmark on the face is really unappetizing when you look at it. If not, it must be the beauty of the country, and the city will be overwhelming!" )