Chapter 12: The Great Secret

I see, this person sounds interesting, Liu Zhi waved his hand and motioned for him to continue.

Tang Heng introduced the names and functions of each palace to him all the way, what is the Zhongde Palace, the Jade Hall Palace, and the Long Live the Thousand Autumns Palace......

The layout of the building is neat and orderly, and the palace pavilions are lined up one after another, which is quite solemn and solemn.

This Nangong is the residence of the court meeting and handling various political affairs, as well as various government departments, no wonder it is so regular and magnificent.

After a short time, you will come to the front of the Xuanwu Gate, where there is the most famous compound road of the imperial palace, connecting the north and south palaces, which looks somewhat similar to the long corridor between modern buildings.

The wide avenue of brick and stone, with windows on both sides, stood guard with a pair of heavily armed soldiers every ten paces.

The road is about a mile long, and when you come out, you will find the Suzaku Gate of the North Palace.

This gatehouse is majestic and majestic, and it is particularly eye-catching among the ancient palace buildings with an average of two or three floors.

Tang Heng's face was full of pride, "This Vermilion Bird Gate is the most noble gatehouse in the palace, even if the Yanshi who is forty-five miles away looks at the Vermilion Bird Gate from afar, it seems to be connected with the sky, which can be called the wonder of the capital." ”

Well, this height is equivalent to a modern four- or five-story building at most, and he is used to seeing high-rise buildings, so he really doesn't think it's so rare.

Connected to the sky? That's an exaggeration.

However, the palace style here in the North Palace is more poetic and picturesque, and the scenery is beautiful and pleasant, which is also more in line with Liu Zhi's appetite.

Enjoying the scenery all the way, he came to the Queen Mother's bedroom after a while, and his fate was uncertain when he came last time, so how could he have the heart to watch carefully.

At this time, he looked at it and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Hey, isn't this Yongle Palace?" ”

He happened to know the plaque on it, and it was clearly written "Yongle Palace", why did they keep saying that it was Changle Palace?

Even Zhou Fu claimed to be the servant of Changle Palace, which was really strange.

"Your Majesty doesn't know that the original residence of the Queen Mother in the former Han Dynasty was Changle Palace, and later the new capital continued to use the old name."

Tang Heng hurriedly bowed down and explained, "When Emperor Ming changed its name to Yongle Palace, it was just that there are still many people in the palace who are used to the old name and can't change it for a while. ”

Changle, Yongle, it does sound similar, but the meaning of Yongle is a little more advanced, but Changle sounds more elegant.

Even he, who doesn't have much knowledge of history, has heard of the name of "Changle Weiyang".

When he met the Queen Mother this time, his identity has undergone earth-shaking changes, and the treatment he received was naturally different.

The Empress Dowager Liang, who was full of pearls and emeralds, was dressed in a snow-green dress, embroidered with silver patterns, and had a flying phoenix golden hairpin on her head, which looked extraordinary.

"Zhi'er doesn't need to be polite, they will be a family in the future, often come to talk to me, don't be restrained."

The gentle and kind words made Liu Zhi a little flattered and agreed again and again.

"Come, sit next to me."

Some palace people led him to the case of the queen mother's left head, he didn't dare to be really casual, and honestly knelt down and sat down.

"The emperor just ascended the throne today, there are many rules to be familiar with, I asked Zhou Fu to stay with you for a few more days, he has a small success in etiquette."

Liu Zhi had long found out that Empress Dowager Liang attached great importance to rules and etiquette, and his mother reminded him many times before going out.

He didn't dare to slack off, and immediately replied respectfully, "Yes, I will definitely study more." ”

The Queen Mother earnestly taught.

"When the emperor is in the court, he should call himself me, and he can't be you or me, and he doesn't follow the rules."

"Yes, yes, I remember."

Liu Zhi nodded again and again, looking well-behaved, but secretly complained in his heart, don't you still call yourself "me".

Seeing that he was so obedient and sensible, Empress Dowager Liang was very satisfied, and no longer continued to teach, but began to care about his daily life.

"If the emperor has anything that he is not used to, or if he has any requirements, just bring it up, don't wronged himself. You are the lord of the Han Dynasty, and the world should provide for it. ”

Liu Zhi almost blurted out and asked the Queen Mother to allow him to take his mother in, but fortunately, remembering that it was the national funeral, he opened his mouth and held back.

"I haven't found anything yet, if there is a problem in the future, I will definitely bring it up."

Seeing that he wanted to speak and stopped, it was obvious that he had not said something, the Queen Mother was mixed between the court and the court, and she had insight into people's hearts, and in the face of someone like him who did not know how to restrain her mind, where would she not be able to see it.

It's just that since he chose not to say it, he felt that something was inappropriate.

"Eldest sister."

With a coquettish cry, the girl in the red shirt floated in, and the black and white apricot eyes glanced at him boldly.

It was his mediocre-looking fiancée, Liang Nuying, the fifth aunt of the Liang family.

The first time I met Liu Zhiguang, I paid attention to her appearance and personality, but this time I suddenly felt that something was wrong.

During the state funeral, even the Queen Mother's dress was mainly plain, but this fiancée was either red or red, and she didn't take this matter seriously at all.

The point is that the Queen Mother, who has always paid attention to etiquette, turned a blind eye.

It can be seen how much she loves this young girl who is far away in age.

It is said that Liang Nuying grew up in the palace since she was a child, and the Empress Dowager Liang had no children and no daughters.

Damn, this won't be raised as a daughter, right?

Liu Zhi looked left and right, and always felt that he had discovered some great secret.

This is over, I originally thought that the Queen Mother was the eldest aunt, but I didn't expect that it was actually a mother-in-law wolf, and in the future, he and Liang Nuying had a storm, and it was strange that the Queen Mother didn't kill herself.

After sitting absent-mindedly for a while, he took his leave, citing the need to familiarize himself with the dormitory.

As soon as I was about to get into the car, I heard brisk footsteps from behind, and when I looked back, it was Liang Nuying who also chased after me.

"Hey, I'll accompany you to visit Hong Lim Garden tomorrow."

Saying that, the person had already arrived in front of him, came over with a smile, and whispered in his ear: "Don't let the Queen Mother know." ”

Liu Zhi only felt that a fragrant wind was coming, and the air in his ears was like an orchid, itchy, and he didn't feel a little funny, didn't he say that ancient men and women couldn't kiss each other.

This girl is bold enough, quite a bit deviant and contemptuous of etiquette.

Liang Nuying chuckled, glanced at him lovingly, and fluttered away like a butterfly with a little pride.

Liu Zhi smiled bitterly and shook his head, this fiancée's temperament is a little arrogant, the tone just now, where is the discussion, it is simply an order.

Forget it, the little girl is a person who grew up in the palm of her hand, and her temper is somewhat capricious, so it's okay to be harmless.

Maybe it's more interesting, if it's like those palace maids, it's boring.

Bow your head and spread out your palm, and there is a pink pearl earring inside, shining with a warm luster.

Just now, when Liang Nuying was close, he "accidentally" picked this pearl habitually.

Forget it, just find a time to return it to her, anyway, there will be more opportunities to meet in the future.

Out of Yongle Palace, I didn't go far to his dormitory, Deyang Palace, which is basically in the center of the entire North Palace.

Inside, the carved beams and paintings, the gold and silver wisps, extremely gorgeous and complicated, but empty, deserted, and he always felt an inexplicable sense of gloom.

This is his home from now on.

Liu Zhi was ready to visit and familiarize himself with his new home, when Zuo Yi suddenly came in to report.

"Your Majesty, the general is here."

Liang Ji?

What is he here for?