Volume 1: Peach Blossom Chapter 014: Willow Peach Overture (4)

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When the matter is done and the words are spoken, Liu Mengshi has no intention of staying. So, he got up and said goodbye to Princess Rong. Shangguan Lu instructed Mama Wei, who was serving her closely, to send off the guests on her behalf.

In the palace, in the side hall dedicated to entertaining visitors and accompanying slaves, the two grandmothers were informed by the palace maid that Mrs. Hou was ready to leave for the house. So, the two grandmothers immediately got up and walked out of the reception room. Come to the front yard of the reception hall and meet Liu Mengshi who came out of the main hall. When the four of them walked to the outermost gate of Prince Rong's mansion, the guards and maids who were waiting at the reception desk in the concierge also heard the news and followed out. After that, Mama Wei gave Liu Meng's salute and saw him off. The master and servant went back to the palace of the Marquis of Weiguo as they had come.

As soon as Liu Mengshi came back, he met with Liu Lou, who had returned home earlier, and the two exchanged information and results with each other. Liu Mengshi and Liu Lou looked at each other deeply, and she was so happy that she even wet her eyes. A pair of slender hands held Liu Jiaxuan's big hands, and they knew each other tacitly, and everything was silent.

The couple sent someone to call their daughter Liu Zhen over, and gave her the note they got from Princess Rong to her and asked her to keep it as a dowry. It's kind of a guarantee, but I don't want it to be useful.

"Wow, if it's a day...... If Prince Rong's son really favors his concubine and destroys his wife, you will use this book as a basis - ask Prince Rong's mansion to fulfill its promise and let you break up your property and make another stove. What Daddy can do for you, she has done her best for you! Daddy hopes this is your back road, not your end road! ”

Liu Mengshi held his daughter Liu Zhen's hand, looked at her daughter's eyebrows with deep pity, and said earnestly.

"Good! My daughter thanked her father and mother! Thank you for everything you have done for your daughter! Daughter...... Toothless and unforgettable! ”

Liu Zhen stared at her father and mother with warm eyes, unable to express the deep affection she felt for the second elder in her heart. After saying that, she lowered her head and hid her tears. Looking at the paperwork that her mother had handed over to her and had planned for her. Liu Zhen's eyes had already become a crystal water, sparkling, and she couldn't hold back.

How fortunate she is to have a pair of parents who think about her so much! Today, her father asked for her to save her life in front of the emperor, and her mother sent her a talisman, although these may not really protect her for a lifetime, but the sincere heart of the son is the most priceless existence in the world. Liu Hao gazed at her loving parents gently, and her heart was infinitely moved.

In the evening, the sun sets like fire. The canopy is half yellow, and the leaves are scattered and fall with the wind. There are few pedestrians on the street, and they are in a hurry. The smoke curls and the food is fragrant, as if to call for visitors from outside to go home quickly.

From the Japanese Dynasty to the twilight, Yang Jing did not wait for Shangguan Qi to return to the house. So, she could only use dinner under her lonely heart. For Yang Jing, this day was both idle and boring. The first day of her life in the palace could be described as depressing. Especially the left and right, how can she not wait for Shangguan Qi's return, which makes her feel inexplicably irritable, impatient, and restless. She took the trouble to chase Zizhu over and over again, urging Zizhu to inquire with someone. Even, when she learned that Shangguan Qi was still in the palace, she drove Zizhu to wait for the man to come out outside the palace.

In the golden autumn of August, the osmanthus is budding, and the capital is fragrant and fragrant. The night sky on the first day of the new year is only the vastness of the stars, and there is no bright moon alone.

The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study

Emperor Jianwu, dressed in a dark golden dragon flying heavenly auspicious cloud robe, was burying his head in the case, writing hard. After reviewing the recital for a long time, even the fingers were stiff, sour and numb. In this way, he had to put down the pen in his hand. Standing up slowly, walking away from the imperial case to the wide aisle under the three steps of the road, Emperor Jianwu couldn't help but shake his neck and head, and continued to stretch his arms and twist his back.

After he completely moved his muscles and bones, Gonggong Li stepped forward in time and sent a West Lake Longjing. Emperor Jianwu was also accustomed to receiving it in the palm of his hand. A gentle sip will relieve the fatigue of the body and make people feel comfortable.

At this time, Emperor Jianwu thought of Shangguan Qi who was kneeling outside the imperial study, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and ask Li Gonggong, who was waiting in front of him: "When is it now!" ”

"Five o'clock."

The white face is beardless, and the simple and sensual father-in-law Li blurted out that he has always been timely and thoughtful about many matters of the emperor, and he must answer all questions.

"The time when the general of the country was punished to kneel...... Enough, right? Emperor Jianwu frowned and asked casually.

Gonggong Li glanced at the copper kettle on the viewing platform again, and looked up at the sky through the open window. ”

"Then go and let him go back to his house and spread my message, and say...... Prince Rong, as a member of the royal family, did not obey the law of etiquette and knowingly committed a crime! Outside the imperial study today, he was punished for kneeling for four hours, fined 10,000 taels, and punished for life, in order to set an example. In addition, it was rumored that the concubine surnamed Yang was not allowed to participate in banquets on major occasions and attend grand festival celebrations! shall not be promoted, Prince Rong shall not spoil his concubine and kill his wife, if he disobeys, he will be severely punished, and he will not be tolerated or forgiven! Go, and tell the son of the world what I say. Emperor Jianwu waved his hand and motioned to Gonggong Li to hurry up and go on an errand.

Seeing this, Gonggong Li didn't dare to delay, and his stride to go out was much larger than usual. When Gonggong Li announced Emperor Jianwu's edict to Shangguan Qi, the man had no expression on his face. He calmly accepted the commandment, and after thanking him, he stood up with difficulty, slowed down in place, and then slowly walked out of the palace.

At the end of the day, the twilight was deep. Only the flower street and willow lane are like a market, ushering in the send-off, hustle and bustle frolicking. There are also a few inns, teahouses, and taverns that are still open to welcome guests. The rest of the businesses on both sides of the street are almost closed. The whole alley was darkened and silent.

There are a few pedestrians on the streets, and from time to time, a group of night patrol soldiers will pass back and forth.

Cloaked in the twilight of the stars, Shangguan Qi returned to Prince Rong's mansion with a little tiredness. As soon as he arrived at the gate outside the Zhengrong Courtyard, he was stopped by Princess Rong's personal grandmother and knelt down to pay respects.

"The old slave Li Xiao's family sees the prince of the world, and the prince of the world is blessed with Jin'an!"

Shangguan Qi's eyelids twitched, his dry lips opened and closed, and he asked in a low and hoarse voice, "Get up, where is the concubine...... Is there anything to command? ”

"Thank you!"

Mama Li stood up slowly, and replied with a kind face: "If you go back to the world, it's not a big deal. The princess just wants you to go over and talk to you about something. ”

"Okay, I know, wait a minute, this son will wash up and go over." Shangguan Qiyun responded lightly.

"Yes, Lord Shizi. The old slave retires! ”