In the blink of an eye, spring is deep, and it is March. It was also my sixteenth birthday, and the Clothing Bureau sent new clothes early, and the dazzling red alizarin red indicated that this birthday would be very grand.

The ladies of the palaces sent congratulatory gifts early, and Di Yuan also specially set up a banquet in Changming Palace and asked Concubine Chen to give me a good one.

I looked at myself in the mirror, my bright red today, even the immature red jokingly called, not like I was going to celebrate my birthday, but like I was going to be a bride.

It was still early, and Yun Zhi pulled me to see the newly cultivated narcissus of the florist in the Thousand Red Garden. While we were silently watching, Nanga came over from a distance, Yun Zhi smiled meaningfully, and then stepped back, leaving Nanga and I to stand alone in the sea of flowers.

Nanga looked me down and down, smiling sharply. "You're so good-looking today." I looked away shyly, "Isn't it possible that it's only beautiful today?" ”

The god Nanga said to me mysteriously, "Reach out and I'll give you something." I held out my palm in disbelief, and Nanga turned my hand upside down.

A cold object slipped from the tip of my ring finger to the base of my finger, and I subconsciously raised my hand to see a round stone ring with a blue sheen.

"This is before I came to the Central Plains, when I passed by the border of Yundu, I picked up the stone when I cried by the river, it is not a precious gem, but it is a kind of fluorite unique to Yundu, I went to the master in the palace to learn how to make a finger ring, I hope you will like it, birthday is healthy, Xiaoqi." Nanga pointed to the ring, bowed her head and patiently explained to me.

I caressed the smooth stone face, thinking that for many days and nights in this foreign land, when Nanga had been thinking about his hometown, he had caressed it until even the corners were rounded, and it was as blue as a clear spring. "I love it, thank you, Nanga."

The flowers and trees in the garden compete for beauty, and the peach blossoms fall on the shoulders of the young man.

The wind blew a strand of sideburns in my ear, and the boy gently pinned it back behind his ear. We were relatively silent, for fear of disturbing this secretly happy moment.

"Xiao Qi, would you like to go to Yundu to have a look?" Nanga's Adam's apple rolled, as if he had made a lot of determination to say this. I was a little confused by his question, "I want to." ”

Nanga put his hands on my shoulders and I could feel his palms hot. "I mean, are you willing to go back to Yundu with me and be my princess?" Nanga's eyes were like a deep pool, reflecting the stunned and happy me at the moment.

My face burned unconsciously, and two blush rose up my cheeks. "But you never told me that you were pleased with me." I didn't dare to look him in the eye anymore, and I lowered my eyes to look at his dark clothes.

Nanga's strength was a little heavier, as if he was afraid that I would flee in the next moment. "These days of getting along, in the lights of the Ten Thousand Homes in Buxing Tower, in the tongue battle group in the school, in the days and nights when you and I have been together, I have long been pleased with you."

"Are you serious?" I looked anxiously into Nanga's eyes, and Nanga took my hand and put it on her cheek.

"Yes Xiao Qi, I mean everything you say." Nanga's eyes were clear and clear, and my appearance was reflected in the dark pupils.

"Then let's pull the hook." I held out my hand and put it in front of Nanga. Nanjia was about to raise his hand, but his servant hurriedly ran over, saying that Di Yuan wanted to see Nanjia, and he looked very anxious. As a last resort, Nanga gave me an apologetic smile and left in a hurry.

My cocked thumb was still hanging in the air, and somehow I felt a faint uneasiness in my heart.

It's just that we didn't know it at that time, a pair of eyes stared at us behind the rockery, turned around and disappeared into the corridor.

In Changming Palace, my birthday was lively and grand, and the ladies of the palace were also present to celebrate, Di Yuan let Daddy and the eldest lady enter the palace together, and we sat together and chatted happily.

At the end of the banquet, Di Yuan raised his glass, and the sound of silk and bamboo came to an abrupt end. Di Yuan's face was crimson, as if he was drunk.

"Lonely today, I am very happy. Lone has no daughter, so God gave Lone such a delicate and lovely little seven. Lonely heart! ”

Daddy and I didn't know what Di Yuan's sudden words meant.

"Yi Lin, you have also followed Gu all the way from the time of the hidden dragon to the current Ninety-Five Venerable. followed Lone's birth and death, and only then did he have today's Yanqi, and Lone's heart has always been grateful for your achievements. Di Yuan turned to Daddy.

Daddy and the eldest lady both bowed down and saluted, "This is the duty of a courtier, Your Majesty praises it, but the minister does not dare to do it." ”

Di Yuan waved his hand again and again, "Don't say such polite words, today's Xiaoqi birthday ceremony, how about you and I being sons and daughters?" ”

As soon as Di Yuan's words came out, the huge hall was silent. My eyes widened in horror.

Daddy and the eldest lady were also stunned, and after glancing at each other, Daddy bowed his hand. "Xiao Qi has a stubborn personality, and the minister is not willing to marry her, and Mrs. also told the minister a few days ago that she wants to keep Xiao Qi at home for one more year and then get engaged."

I stroked the ring in my hand and looked at Nanga, whose expression was also very solemn.

Di Yuan's face changed, and he said with a little impatience: "How can Xiao Qi be stubborn, now he is sixteen, and if he stays, he will miss the flowering period, wouldn't he want to delay Xiao Qi." Besides, isn't Lone's son not worthy of Xiao Qi? ”

Daddy was about to say something, but Concubine Chen suddenly interrupted Daddy. "Your Majesty is afraid that he is drunk, Xiao Qi's marriage can't be sloppy, and the concubine will not agree to it first." Concubine Chen reached out and took Di Yuan's wine glass, and gave me a look to signal me not to be afraid.

Unexpectedly, Di Yuan staggered and got up, and everyone also got up and looked at Di Yuan. "What Concubine Ai said is very true, so Gu Te prepared the edict three days ago. That's a lot of thought. ”

Li Zhan walked out from behind the screen with a volume of bright yellow silk books, and cleared his throat, "Sun Qingshan, the general of Zhenguo, the wife of the Yipin Commandment, and Sun Qixing, the lord of Qitong County, take the order." ”

All this happened so quickly that I was stunned, and the eldest lady pulled me by the sleeve and pulled me out of the table and knelt down with me.

"The daughter of Sun Qingshan, the general of Shier Zhenguo, Sun Qixing, the lord of Qitong County, Xiangzhong Huaxuan, Xiuyu Mingmen, Wen Hui Bingxin, Roujia Biaodu, Six Elements Preparation, Jiuzhao Shude, ordered by Emperor Kang Yuan, to register the treasure book, Lier is the princess of Lingyang, Qinzai."

Li Zhan's voice echoed through the hall, striking my heart again and again. My hands trembled slightly as I lay on the ground, and my brain was racing.

"General, madam, county lord, take the order quickly!" Li Zhan smiled and handed the holy decree to Daddy, who hesitated with his hand, not knowing what to do.

In an eerie silence, I spoke slowly. "Please forgive your majesty, Xiao Qi is unwilling."

Di Yuan's face and the red on the wine were very ugly, and he sighed in confusion.

I kowtowed heavily and got up to look directly into Di Yuan's eyes. "Little Seven..."

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Chen stretched out her hand and stroked Di Yuan's back, "Your Majesty seems to be really drunk, you have named Xiaoqi as the princess of Lingyang, but the children have not yet been titled, where did the king of Lingyang come from?" ”

Mrs. De on the side couldn't help but speak, "Yes, Your Majesty, who is this King of Lingyang?" ”

My chest heaved as I struggled to control my breathing. Nanga was anxiously about to get up from his seat, and I motioned for him to sit down, so as not to cause another trouble.

Di Yuan snorted lightly, "Bo Hengwu'er, you come out." ”

"The son is here." Bo Heng bowed down and quietly listened to what Di Yuan was going to say.

"As the years of loneliness grew, many things began to become overwhelmed. You are all orphan sons, and since you are supported by the people of the world, you will seek the well-being of the people of the world and build a society. You are Lone's second son, and you are also the most capable and calm. Today, you are named the king of Lingyang, in the name of the fief Lingyang, do you have any objections? ”

I jerked my gaze at Bo Heng, at his broad back and bundled black hair. Bo Heng did not hesitate at all, leaned over and kowtowed to thank him.

Di Yuan nodded with satisfaction, looking around at the different expressions on everyone's faces. "Now, this Lingyang King also has it, but who still has any objections?"

My palms were sweaty, my fists clenched, and I was about to speak. Daddy suddenly pulled me to the ground, "Minister, Sun Qingshan, thank you, Your Majesty Longen." ”

Li Chong also saw the wind at this moment and took the lead in shouting, congratulations to the king of Lingyang, congratulations to the princess of Lingyang!

Everyone shouted in unison, and I knew that Daddy's promise made this matter have no room to turn around, and my heart fell into the abyss.

I don't know how I got back to my seat or how I returned the congratulatory wine. I saw Nanga's anger leaving the table, and Yun Zhi also left with his face covered. I tried to chase after me, but Daddy tugged at my sleeve. I looked at the eldest lady blankly, and there was no joy on the eldest lady's face.

Finally, all the noise slowly subsided, and I took Daddy to a secluded courtyard. I looked at Daddy for some reason and asked him why he agreed.

Daddy flicked his sleeves and turned around, and there was a heavy sigh. "Xiao Qi, do you think Your Majesty is asking for our opinion? His Majesty is just delivering orders, and he has been well prepared for a long time. Even if we have a thousand reasons to refuse, Your Majesty has a thousand reasons for you to be the princess. ”

I shook my head in despair, "No, I don't want to, Xiao Qi already has someone he likes, how can he allow someone else." ”

Daddy turned around violently and grabbed my shoulder, "Xiao Qi, don't say what you said just now." Now that everything is a foregone conclusion, in that case, it will only bring you death! ”

"No, I don't accept it!" I pushed Daddy's hand away and ran back to the feast. Concubine Chen told me that Di Yuan was drunk and had returned to Yongle Palace to rest. I didn't care about etiquette, so I lifted the skirt and ran to Yongle Palace.

The hairpin ring on his head rang in his ears, trembling again and again. I ran so hard that I couldn't breathe, but I still didn't dare to stop. When I think back to every moment when Nanga was with me, I just feel like a knife in my heart.

Ignoring Li Zhan's obstruction, I pushed open the door of the temple. Di Yuan was rubbing his temples on the couch at the moment, as if he was really drunk. I knelt down with a puff, and Di Yuan slowly looked up at me.

Ignoring the pain in his knees, the beads on his head were messed up. "Your Majesty, Xiao Qi doesn't want to be a princess." My voice trembled.

"Xiao Qi can know what the crime of disobeying the emperor is?" Di Yuan's voice came coldly from the top of his head, not like his usual kindness.

I took a deep breath, "Xiao Qi knows, but Xiao Qi has a sweetheart, and there is no way to be the bride of the second prince anymore." ”

Di Yuan sneered twice, "You mean, that Yundu's proton." ”

I looked up at Di Yuan in amazement, and a violent uneasiness exploded in my heart.

"This palace is a lonely palace. Anything that happened in the palace, wouldn't Lone know about it? Di Yuan took the teacup unhurriedly and took a sip of tea. My heart felt as strong as it was about to jump out of my throat, and a thin cold sweat oozed from my forehead.

"That proton wolf is ambitious, and he wants to trap you through love, so as to disintegrate Lone's right-hand man. It's a dream! Di Yuan slammed the teacup heavily, and there was a cold chill in his eyes.

"No, it's not. Nanga is not that kind of person. "I looked at Di Yuan, but the words I said were so weak.

Di Yuan reached out and helped me up, wiping the tears from the corners of my eyes. "Xiao Qi, if you think that Lone is a lover who was deliberately broken up and used his power to force you to marry Lone's son, then you might as well accompany Lone and watch a good show?"

I looked at Di Yuan blankly, not knowing what this uncertain emperor was thinking.

An hour later, Emperor Yuan ordered Qu Peinan to join the Yongle Palace for an audience.