There was a knock on the door.

"Is it time?" Sima Liang's confused voice came from the room.

"It's not Your Highness, there's something else." Xiao Shunzi's somewhat trembling voice came from outside the house.

"Okay, wait for me."

There was a movement in the room of two people getting out of bed.

After a while, the lights came on.

A slightly lighter step, walking back and forth in the house.

After a few more moments, the door opened.

Sima Liang, who was dressed in regular clothes and couldn't open his eyes, walked out of it.

Looking at the horizon before the sun came out, he was a little puzzled.

"It's not time to leave yet, is there something wrong?"

Xiao Shunzi's expression was a little abnormal. Just as he was about to say something, a man walked out behind him.

This man was dressed in palace clothes, but he had a beautiful beard.

An old face with a clear smile. But in the eyes of others, there is no trace of kindness.

"Father?"

Sima Liang's eyes widened, surprised by the person in front of him.

The moment he saw this person, his sleepiness disappeared. Because the man in front of him is his father.

The emperor did not say anything and made a gesture of boos.

Seeing this, Sima Liang also understood.

"Wait for me in the house, I'll be back soon." He said toward the house.

Subsequently, accompanied by Xiao Shunzi's lantern, he followed the emperor's father out of the courtyard gate.

After confirming that there was no one around, the emperor sent Xiao Shunzi away and decided to talk to Sima Liang alone.

"Little Liu, I have neglected you all these years, you won't blame me."

These words made Sima Liang a little surprised. For this reason, he looked up at his father carefully.

It can only be said that time is really a pig-killing knife, in Sima Liang's memory. My father has always had a straight face, not angry, and emotionless.

Now, the other party's face is full of wrinkles, his long black hair, and there are a lot of silver threads. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but think: The emperor is also a human being, and he will grow old after all.

"My father is the emperor, the lord of the world. It is also normal to ignore the small family. How could I care. ”

These words are very false, but for this father, Sima Liang did not dare to tell the truth.

The moment he didn't notice, a trace of sadness flashed in the emperor's eyes. This kind of unintentional lie cannot escape the eyes of the other party.

Maybe it's to shorten the distance between the two.

The Emperor raised his hand and wanted to pat him on the shoulder. Halfway through, he hesitated, then retracted his hand. He turned his back and was silent for a while.

"I don't blame you, it's my own doing. I'm sorry about your mother and grandfather. Because of this, if you don't get involved in the court, maybe your mother blesses you. The Emperor sighed.

Hearing the mention of his grandfather and mother, Sima Liang looked at each other's eyes, and it became complicated.

Strictly speaking, the murderer of his mother and grandfather's family is the emperor in front of him. For so many years, I was lonely and helpless, and I also benefited from the other party.

Because of these years of experience, Sima Liang didn't think that the other party would apologize.

For a while, all kinds of thoughts came to my heart, and I didn't know how to answer. I wanted to say something beautiful, but when the words came to my mouth, I couldn't say it. It's probably the resentment in his heart that's at work.

The atmosphere of silence gradually became tense.

What broke this situation was the first ray of sunshine in the morning.

There was no warm light on the faces of father and son.

Two faces in the same direction can be seen to be somewhat similar. The two are very close, but their different temperaments make the two sides very far apart.

However, at this moment, the emotions contained in the eyes of the two are surprisingly consistent, which is the same sadness and confusion.

"Ugh."

The Emperor turned and looked at his son's young face. I was so dazed that I didn't know what I was thinking.

Maybe it's thinking of the former self, or the brother who traveled far away.

After a few moments, the Emperor walked up to the other and patted him on the shoulder.

"After crowning, you are an adult. I went to Yancheng, if you need anything, you can write to me. If I can compensate, I will try my best to find a way. There was some relief in his voice.

Anyway, the son has grown up. He, as a father, is more happy.

This gentle slap was extremely heavy for Sima Liang. He didn't know how to respond to the other party.

Even though he knew that his father had good intentions, he still found it difficult to accept it.

Because this day came too late, Sima Liang would not have many opportunities to see each other in the years to come.

And the hardships of these twenty years are not easy for only him.

The culprit who caused these things didn't say this until Sima Liang became an adult, and the day before he left.

If the other party is not the emperor, he will definitely cry or insult.

But if there is no if, the person is the emperor who is high, not the father of the ordinary family. All Sima Liang's thoughts, all the words he wanted to say, could only be swallowed in his stomach

Unconsciously, his fists were clenched tightly, and his nails were sinking deep into the flesh.

The emperor, who noticed these changes, was very unhappy.

He withdrew the hand that had been on the other's shoulder. He also deliberately put his trembling hands behind his back to hide his emotions.

The emperor is the emperor after all, and he quickly collected his mood.

"It's almost time, it's time to hit the road. I believe that the prince will handle the ceremony. It's time for me to prepare for the court. Today, you don't think I've been here. ”

After saying this, Sima Liang still didn't speak. The emperor was about to say something, but several times he tried to speak, but he closed it again.

Looking at the silent other party, the emperor's mood was a little lost.

"I'll go first. Watch the time and don't delay. ”

Finally, after taking a deep look at Sima Liang, the emperor turned to leave.

After the staggering, the two people facing each other wept silently.

As a father, the emperor was reluctant to tears, but more relieved. He knew that it was a good thing to leave this deep palace. The only price may be that he will never see this son again.

As a son, Sima Liang is full of grievances and reluctance. Even though he has experienced two lives, his family is an inseparable part of him after all.

Just now, for a moment, he wanted to rush into the other party's arms and cry about his experience over the years. In the end, he endured it.

What Sima Liang didn't know was that he missed the first and last opportunity to get close to his father.

Looking at the rising sun, he let out a long sigh.

"It's time to hit the road."

There are some things that are destined to be unchangeable.

Sima Liang cleaned up his mood and walked to his courtyard.

By the time he got back inside, it was already brightly lit. The palace maids and eunuchs who came and went were busy preparing.

Xiao Shunzi, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately greeted him.

"Your Highness, it's time to clean up."

"Okay."

Sima Liang cooperated and sat in the center of the hall and let others change his clothes.

Today's protagonist is him, but all the people in the palace are much happier than him.

"Your Highness, is there anything bothering?" Xiao Shunzi saw the abnormality.

"It's okay, nothing will happen today." Sima Liang didn't want to say too much.

Xiao Shunzi knows the master's mind very well and is very cooperative.

"Everything is going well today, nothing will happen."

Today is the crown ceremony, and Sima Liang can wear a python robe. The first time I wore it, I was done by someone from the Ministry of Rites. The follow-up is worn by the little Shunzi who watches from the sidelines, and then handed over to the person who specializes in serving.

Because of this, a vote of palace maids had nothing to do, and gathered in a corner to discuss.

"Sister Xiaoyao, are we going to leave for Yancheng tomorrow. I heard that the environment there is much better than that of Zhongdu. ”

"yes, it seems that the princess is there too. I don't know what kind of person he is? ”

"Your Highness is getting more and more handsome......"

……

The other palace maids talked and laughed, but Xiao Yao could only force a perfunctory smile.

looked at Sima Liang in the hall, wearing a python robe. How she wished that she could stay in this deep palace with the other party. In this way, the other party belongs to her alone.

How can this kind of luxury be possible. Xiao Yao is just a lowly palace maid, and her appearance is not superior. After the best age, her appearance will only go downhill. The other party is a prince, and there will be many women in the future.

And Xiao Yao didn't even have the qualifications to compete. can only wait for the other party to meet a new love, and then forget about himself.

The joys and sorrows of people are always difficult to communicate.

"Your Highness, this dress is majestic and dignified. In the future, if you crown and keep a beard, you can deter the government officials of Yancheng with just your eyes. Not to mention this handsome face, it will definitely be able to charm thousands of girls. The princess will like it if she can see it. ”

Junko was very happy. faced Sima Liang, who was wearing a python robe, and had a rainbow fart.

was said by the other party, Sima Liang's mood instantly improved a lot.

But the person who was dressed for him next to him also echoed, which made him a little embarrassed.

"Today, I'm happy. Xiao Shunzi, wait for me to leave. You give everyone who comes here, a little money, and an extra day off in our courtyard. Anyway, I left the day after tomorrow, and the things that should be packed are also finished. Let's say goodbye to those who followed, family in the city. ”

Sima Liang changed the topic to avoid the farts becoming more and more outrageous.

"Your Highness, it's so merciful." Junko smiled and agreed.

After getting dressed up, Sima Liang was finally able to stand up.

The first time he wore a python robe, he was a little awkward. After walking two steps, it was slightly better.

"I should go too, and I'll see you in the evening."

After speaking, surrounded by a group of people, Sima Liang walked out of the courtyard.

There was a luxurious six-horse carriage parked at the entrance of the courtyard. Looking at the specifications, it is not difficult to guess who prepared it.

The reason why there is a carriage is mainly because the place where the crown ceremony is held is in Hwaseong, the old capital of the Li Kingdom.

However, it is not very far from Zhongdu, and it only takes 5 hours for the carriage to go back and forth.

Although Sima Liang is only the prince, the crowning will not be announced to the world, but in order to avoid troubles and accidents, he still asked the crown prince to crown on his behalf.

It is estimated that the reason why he can't be crowned with his own hands makes the emperor, who is his father, feel a little guilty. That's why I used this emperor to pick him up, and I thought I was accompanying him.

Sima Liang, who noticed this, had a somewhat complicated expression.

"That's not what I want."

Slightly disappointed, he got into the carriage. Then his eyes looked into the deep palace, as if he wanted to see the location of the emperor's father.

The carriage moved forward slowly, although there were ups and downs, but Sima Liang did not feel too many bumps.

When he left the palace.

An old eunuch walked into the imperial study. The emperor on the desk secretly glanced at the other party.

"The Sixth Prince, it's already gone."

"Little Liu, did you say anything when you saw the carriage?" The emperor's words seemed careless.

"The Sixth Prince, I'm very happy. Still, nothing was said. ”

The old eunuch knew what the other party wanted to hear.

The emperor seemed to think about it, Sima Liang smiled.

Then, shaking his head, he said to himself, "It's good to be happy." ”

The old eunuch was beside him, quietly looking at the emperor with a smile in his eyes.

Lifting the corner of the curtain, Sima Liang observed the situation outside.

The bustling streets initially show a lively scene. It may be that the time is still early, and I am afraid that the neighborhood will not get up, and there is not much sound of selling.

Thanks to the high specifications of the carriage, busy pedestrians are very familiar with each other to get out of the way.

People who get up early are mostly forced by life. But for a glimpse of things in the palace, I still enjoy it.

"That's the emperor, is it Your Majesty going on patrol?"

"No, I've seen a tour. It's different, there aren't enough guards with you. ”

"I guess it's a favored royal family."

"You all guessed wrong, today is the coronation ceremony of the Six Princes. Looking at the direction of the convoy, it is Hwaseong. Can't be wrong. ”

"How do you know, can you elaborate?"

……

Conversations like this resounded incessantly among the people passing by the convoy.

Sima Liang was a little uncomfortable, but he was used to it. And so the carriage went out of town.

"Is that a homeless?" He noticed an unusual sight on the edge of the city.

"Yes, Your Highness, it should be the people of Yanbei. These years of war with the country of Saki, coupled with years of famine. Many people fled to Jiangnan, or to the Central Plains. The coachman replied.

Sima Liang was thoughtful. Meantime. He noticed some of the people who were handing out porridge food.

"Is that a disaster relief organized by the court?"

The driver is estimated to be a person with experience, and he is deeply touched.

"Yes, it was prepared in advance by His Majesty. Not only that, but in the future, these displaced people will also be arranged to return to Yanbei or other places to farm. ”

Sima Liang thought to himself: This emperor is also very tired, guarding against neighboring countries, taking care of the people, balancing the court situation, and stabilizing the harem, everything is not easy, and everything cannot be satisfied.

"Let's hope there is no war in the world." He sighed.

"No war is easier said than done. Even if Li Guo wanted to live a stable life, Qi Guo was unwilling to let go. I heard that the war situation in the north is also coming to an end. According to the previous battle report, it should be a great victory. In this way, in the land of Yanbei, there are also decades of stable life to live. ”

The words in front of the coachman were full of helplessness. But when it comes to living in peace, there is still hope in his tone.

For ordinary people, it is enough to be able to feed and clothe the farmers.

The class is different, and Sima Liang can't say anything more. He wrote down what the coachman said, and tried to protect the people in his fiefdom.

The convoy moved slowly.

The avenue to the north unconsciously turns into a westward course.

After passing through a forest, Sima Liang saw the city wall at the end of the road.

That was his destination and the starting point of a new life, Hwaseong.

"It's finally here."