CHAPTER XVIII

The fifth year of Shunning, the fifteenth day of the first month

The people of Qingzhou City set off firecrackers early, hung up lanterns, and the streets were also very lively, and the Taishou Mansion was also preparing for the Shangyuan Festival.

"I can go out with you today." Xiao Yu and Chen Xinyu were eating Lantern Festival in the room.

"It's the first time I've been away from home for the holidays, and I'm kind of thinking about my dad and mom." Chen Xinyu finished eating and put the bowl aside.

Xiao Ming came in and took the bowl away.

"It's okay, I'll be with you with your eldest brother and second brother." Xiao Yu said.

Chen Xinyu smiled, "Wait for next year, my father and mother will live together." ”

Xiao Yu held her hand and smiled: "Yes, let's spend it together next year." ”

The two prepared for a while and left with Ning Shu and Xiao Ming.

At this time, in the Lingjing Imperial Palace, Chen Lexin was wearing court clothes and walking on the way to the imperial study, with mixed feelings in his heart.

"Minister, see the emperor." As soon as Chen Lexin finished speaking, he was about to kneel, and Emperor Shunning came over to help him up, "Hey, hey, Chen Aiqing doesn't have to be polite, don't break your body when it's cold underground." ”

"Your Majesty."

"Give tea to Master Chen to warm your body." Emperor Shunning shouted outside and then looked at Chen Lexin with a smile, "Lord Chen, sit." ”

Chen Lexin took the tea and excused himself, "Thank the emperor for giving tea, and the old minister is standing." "I can't see Emperor Shunning's mind in my heart.

Emperor Shunning raised his eyebrows, but he didn't force it, walked back and sat down, "I heard that on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Ling Ai and my younger brother King Yan went to the palace, and they also met Concubine Su, and when they came back, they held hands together. ”

Chen Lexin's face changed and he put down the teacup, "Your Majesty, the little girl is still young and doesn't understand the rules, and she will be reprimanded when she returns to Jingchen." ”

"Eh, Chen Aiqing's words are wrong, she is talented and beautiful, how can she be reprimanded if she is in love." Emperor Shunning looked at Chen Lexin with a smile, "And when King Yan was injured in Qingzhou, Ling Ai still took care of it, it is really a blessing for my younger brother." ”

Chen Lexin understood, His Majesty wanted to give marriage.

Chen Lexin still wanted to excuse himself, but Emperor Shunning preemptively said: "I see, let's give them a marriage, King Yan is also not small, the first emperor entrusted me to give him a good marriage, and now the first emperor also knows." ”

Chen Lexin just wanted to speak, but Emperor Shunning didn't give him a chance, "Come on, let Zhongshu Province draw up a decree and give the position of Princess Chen Xinyuyan, the daughter of the Ministry of Shangshu, the war is imminent, and the marriage date will be determined after the war." ”

"Does Chen Aiqing have any objections?" Emperor Shunning continued.

Chen Lexin could only kneel down to receive the order, "Thank you to the emperor for his grace." ”

Emperor Shunning smiled and waved his hand, and Chen Lexin reluctantly withdrew from the imperial study.

"King Yan sent a letter yesterday, wanting me to marry him." Emperor Shunning's face changed.

Zhao Xin said on the side: "But the emperor, Lord Chen is a secretary of the ministry after all, and King Yan still has the right to command the border army.....

Emperor Shunning smiled after hearing this, "Heh, now there is no more, I let him go back to Beijing to recuperate, but once the war starts, I will send King Yan to lead Luoyang, the war is imminent, my younger brother can't have two hearts, besides, the marriage date is undecided, who knows what will happen once the war starts?" ”

Zhao Xin didn't dare to speak on the side after hearing this.

At this time, Chen Xinyu and Xiao Yu were happily strolling around Qingzhou City, Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Ming with so many things in her hand, and looked at Ning Shu suspiciously.

That's how you women go shopping?

Ning Shu looked at Xiao Yu's eyes and told Xiao Yu with his eyes, I didn't know I was not a woman.

……

Xiao Yu stepped forward and took Chen Xinyu's hand and said, "Buy so many things? ”

Chen Xinyu took Xiao Yu's hand and waved, "This is a gift I bought for my father and mother and my eldest brother and second brother." ”

"Do you have mine?" Xiao Yu asked expectantly.

Chen Xinyu looked at Xiao Yu and said with a smile: "Of course I have, I will give it to you at night when I go home, but I can't tell you now." ”

Xiao Yu nodded a little expectantly.

When the two returned to the house, Xiao Yunli was stunned, buying so many things?

Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yunli's eyes and said, "This is a gift that Xinyu bought for her relatives." ”

Xiao Yun nodded detachedly, "What about yours?" ”

Xiao Yu looked up proudly and said, "Yes, but keep it secret." ”

Chen Xinyu was speechless in embarrassment.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we retire." After Shi Li finished speaking, Xiao Yu led Chen Xinyu in.

Chen Xinyu looked at Xiao Yunli with a smile, very embarrassed.

Xiao Yunli: ......

"Fifth Uncle is really now, hehehe" Xiao Yunli looked at Ning Shu.

Ning Shu also followed Shi Li, "His Royal Highness the Prince, I have also retired." ”

Xiao Yunli now has a lonely sadness.

In the Taishou Mansion at night, King Yan, the prince and the two waiters and Wang Taishou sat at a table, and Chen Xinyu and Mrs. Wang, Xiao Ming, and Ning Shu made a table.

Xiao Yu couldn't drink, so he ate some food, and returned to the room after a few greetings, and Chen Xinyu also came to the room.

"I'm full and come in with you." Chen Xinyu said with a smile.

After saying that, he sat down.

Xiao Yu was full of anticipation and wanted to see what the gift was.

Chen Xinyu smiled and took it out, "I bought a pair of hairpins, although the price is not high, but this pair of hairpins is very beautiful, one for each of us, and this is the first time I have given you a gift, you have to keep it." ”

Xiao Yu looked at the pair of hostas and was full of joy, "I must take care of it, and tomorrow we will take the lead together and return to Beijing together." ”

Chen Xinyu smiled and said, "Okay, it's all up to you." ”