Hearing this, Tai Hao was shocked, as if struck by lightning, and hurriedly leaned over and kowtowed: "Weichen remembers His Majesty's words, and it is deeply imprinted in his heart. ”

Xuan Cheng bowed his head and continued: "Mr. Yan Fang will escort you all the way to Jinlan City, and on the way, you can ask him for advice on anything related to the country. ”

Tai Hao humbly bowed to Mr. Yanfang, then turned to the direction of the emperor, and said in a solemn tone: "Your Majesty, the minister will definitely listen to Mr. Yanfang's high opinion with an open mind. His words were elegant and respectable.

After hearing this, Mr. Yanfang smiled and quipped, "Lord Taihao, you are really too humble. In fact, His Majesty sent Lao Yu to Jinlan City to deal with affairs this time, and it happened to be tomorrow. Perhaps, the old decay can go on the road with you, so that you can also have a care. ”

Xuan Cheng instructed a eunuch beside him, "Please come to the prince." The eunuch answered.

Soon, a brisk footstep echoed in his ears, and the prince walked unhurriedly. His face is like a carved jade, his fortitude reveals serenity, and his eyes are burning with blazing flames, which is firm, fearless, and courageous.

The moment Prince Xuanbao stepped into the Zichen Palace, he immediately bowed humbly, and said softly: "The son of the emperor to meet the emperor." ”

Xuan Cheng waved his hand in the throne above, "Bao'er, flatten!" Immediately, he pointed to Taihao next to him with a smile and introduced, "Tomorrow, you will follow this Taihao to Tibet." ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said: "Weichen see His Royal Highness the Prince!" ”

Xuan Bao is fifteen years old this year, which is the same age as Taihao when he went to Thousand Winds City to participate in the imperial examination. The fifteen-year-old prince is at the junction of youth and youth, and his character contains both the innocence of a teenager and the calmness and determination of youth. His eyes are as bright as the stars, always full of wisdom, and his smile is like sunshine, warm and illuminating the heart.

Xuanbao said: "Lord Taihao is exempt, and Lord Taihao will be troubled along the way." ”

Tai Hao responded with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too humble, it is an honor for Weichen to go to Tubo with you." ”

Xuan Cheng bowed his head in approval, looked at Tai Hao with warm eyes, and said, "Tai Haoqing's family, the prince's important task will be handed over to you." This trip is a long road, and I hope you will be more attentive to avoid accidents. ”

Tai Hao said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. With the presence of Weichen, the prince will definitely be safe and sound all the way and arrive in Tubo smoothly. ”

Xuan Cheng looked at Xuan Bao meaningfully and said, "Bao'er, your stepping into Tubo this time is like stepping into a tiger's den in Longtan, you must be careful and protect yourself." Your sister Diaotang has a strong personality, if you meet her, remember not to talk about court politics with her, let alone mention the secrets of the harem. This is a family motto, do you remember it? ”

Xuan Bao said: "Back to my father, my son remembers." ”

Xuan Cheng coughed lightly, and then continued: "Taihao Aiqing, if Diaotang intends to return to China, you can arrange a trip for him to save his relatives." ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said, "Yes, Your Majesty!" ”

Xuan Cheng said in a deep voice: "On this long journey, you can treat it as a treasure, take a hundred guards, maids, and thirty driving horses, and the food you need can arrive in Luoqi City smoothly, don't worry." ”

Tai Hao replied respectfully, "I respectfully obey Your Majesty's orders." ”

Xuan Cheng bowed slightly, and his expression became solemn: "This trip is related to the overall situation of the country, so you must be cautious." The terrain of Tibet is dangerous, the customs and customs are complicated, you need to support each other and advance and retreat together. No matter what kind of difficulties you encounter, you must be firm in your faith and never waver. ”

Tai Hao leaned over and said in a firm voice: "Weichen respectfully follows His Majesty's teachings. ”

Xuan Bao said: "The sons and daughters obey the teachings of their father. ”

Their conversation echoed through the hall, revealing a solemn and majestic atmosphere. Xuan Cheng looked at Taihao and Xuan Bao, and a gleam of relief flashed in his eyes. He is convinced that both Taihao and Xuanbao are trustworthy choices, and they will shoulder the hope of the country and complete this mission.

Subsequently, Long Yan showed off, Taihao and Xuanbao were gifted out of the palace, and Taihao was thinking about returning to the house to prepare for tomorrow's trip. However, before he could go far, a palace maid floated in like catkins, blocking his way, saying that the concubine was invited. Tai Hao was stunned for a moment, and set off ripples in his heart, and hurriedly followed the palace maid and stepped on the jade steps leading to the Yuxiang Palace.

Taihao didn't know what Mao Ru was looking for at this time, in broad daylight, if Mao Ru didn't have an emergency, he shouldn't have summoned him. But what is it?

When Tai Hao stepped outside the door of the Yuxiang Palace, he was intercepted by two palace maids. These palace maids were neatly dressed and had delicate eyebrows, as if they had been carefully selected to wait for his arrival here.

Seeing this, the palace maid who brought him here immediately reprimanded loudly, "You are so bold, this is Lord Taihao invited by the noble concubine, you dare to stop it!" Her voice was crisp and stern, as cold as autumn frost and snow.

When the two palace maids heard this, their faces changed greatly, and they hurriedly dodged the way and let Taihao enter. Their humble posture and humble movements are in stark contrast to the blocking of the talents. A trace of doubt flashed in Taihao's heart, but he didn't think about it, just walked straight forward.

The palace maid who brought Taihao said at this time, "Lord Taihao, the concubine is inside, you can go in by yourself." Her voice was gentle, like the spring sun, warm. Then she bowed slightly, and a smile appeared on her face, as if to wish him for his future.

Tai Hao nodded, pushed open the door of the Yuxiang Palace, and the scene in front of him suddenly amazed him. A few days ago, when Taihao saw Mao Ru, he was in the side hall of the Yuxiang Palace, but this time Mao Ru invited him to the main hall of the Yuxiang Palace.

As soon as he entered the Yuxiang Palace, Taihao was shocked by the magnificence in front of him. On the huge white marble floor, the intricate lines reflect the elegant brilliance. The fine wood carvings on the pillars, some of which show mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, and some depict fairy couples, are full of the charm of classical culture.

In the center of the palace is a huge lotus pond, in which lotus flowers bloom and the fragrance is overflowing, which is also the origin of the name of the Yoga Hall. The goldfish in the pond swim leisurely, setting off layers of ripples from time to time. The lotus pond is surrounded by a variety of exotic flowers and plants, which bloom all year round under careful care, adding a touch of bright color to the palace.

It is an independent yard with a variety of flowers, and all year round, the flowers in the yard are in full bloom, as if they are always full of life and vitality. The residence of the noble concubine is full of unique style and atmosphere, like a landscape painting in a poem, and like a dream stage in a drama.

The interior decoration of the Yuxiang Hall is incomparable. The exquisite silk curtains, the ornate gold and silver vessels, and the ubiquitous treasure and jade wares all make people feel the royal luxury and grandeur. The furniture and artwork crafted by skilled craftsmen are even more impressive. In general, Yuxiang Hall is a beautiful palace that integrates royal dignity and feminine tenderness, it is the paradise of the noble concubine, and it is also a symbol of the emperor's favor.

However, Prince Taihao did not see Mao Ru, and the palace maid who led him there disappeared as if she had disappeared into thin air. Taihao searched in the vast courtyard of the Yuxiang Palace, hoping to catch Mao Ru's shadow, but in vain. He walked to the dormitory again, and although it was so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard clearly, Mao Ru's existence was still not noticed. What surprised him even more was that both the busy maids and the eunuchs seemed to have disappeared at this moment, and not a single figure had been seen.

Taihao's heart couldn't help but give birth to an inexplicable fear, as if he was deeply submerged in the lonely sea, and he began to have a deep disgust with the fear of the unknown. In the bright moonlight, he looked at the empty dormitory, and the confusion in his heart was as difficult to dissipate as a thick fog.

At the moment when Taihao was about to embark on the way home, a voice rippled in the air, just like a guzheng blowing in the night breeze, "Can the concubine be in the palace?" The emperor ordered the old slave to come and invite the concubine to come to the back garden. ”

Before the words fell, the door was pushed open with a bang, and it turned out to be the chief eunuch Yang Xuan Gonggong beside the emperor. He stood in the doorway, looking at Taihao with a subtle look. For a while, they were all at a loss and didn't know where to start.

Yang Xuan broke the silence and asked tentatively, "Lord Taihao, what's wrong with you?" Why did you suddenly come to the concubine's bedroom? Isn't the concubine Niangniang here? His words revealed some concern and doubt.

Tai Hao was silent, hesitated for a while, and finally reluctantly spoke, expecting Ai Ai to say: "I...... I ......"

Within the vast territory of the Eastern Empire, the only male character who can enter the harem is the emperor himself. The rest of the men, no matter how noble their status, such as princes, or how powerful ministers were, could not cross that red line and enter the residence of the concubines in the harem without permission, which was an iron law in the imperial palace of the Eastern Empire. However, at this moment, Taihao seems to have already broken this thousand-year-old rule and openly appeared in the harem.

Yang Xuan's father-in-law was an official who knew the times, and he looked at all this clearly, and his surprise was beyond words. His eyes flashed not only with surprise, but also with incredible doubts, as if he was shocked by an invisible reality, and he couldn't accept it for a while. Taihao appeared in the harem that was supposed to be a forbidden place, and this point is undoubtedly a blatant blasphemy against the iron laws of the imperial palace of the Eastern Empire.

Yang Xuan's father-in-law stood in place, his gaze as if attracted by a magnet, tightly glued to Taihao's body. His heart was churning as if it had been hit by a huge wave. And all of this is because of the appearance of Taihao, the man who broke the iron law of thousands of years, as if he threw a mess of thoughts to Yang Xuan's father-in-law.

A deep uneasiness welled up in Taihao's heart, and he felt like a beast trapped in a trap, unable to escape. The palace ladies of the Yuxiang Hall surrounded him, with doubts and vigilance in their eyes, as if they were doubting his motives and purposes. However, Tai Hao did not have time to deal with their doubts, and his thoughts were like a mess, chaotic and chaotic.

He remembered the maid who had brought him here, her delicate face and gentle smile, but now she had disappeared without a trace. He couldn't help but wonder if his own judgment had been fooled by the elaborate tricks of his political enemies. He tried to clear his mind and find answers, but everything seemed so confusing.

It is an obvious fact that Mao Ru has never intended to summon him today. In broad daylight, she would never dare to let Taihao step into this place, because this was a forbidden place in the harem, and no official was allowed to enter without permission. And now, Taihao has fallen into this sinister situation, and if he is framed by a traitor, he will definitely be accused of breaking into the forbidden place of the harem without permission. All of this made him feel angry and helpless.

Tae-ho realizes that he has fallen into an irretrievable situation, and he struggles to figure out how to explain it all. However, he came up with many reasons, but he could not make them valid. He tried to find reasonable explanations, but each one of them seemed pale and powerless, unable to convince Yang Xuan's father-in-law and these palace maids. He felt his voice become weak and weak, as if he was trapped in his throat by an invisible restraint.

At this moment, Taihao is full of remorse and helplessness, and he hopes to find a breakthrough and escape from this trap. However, the truth cruelly told him that he had fallen into a situation from which he could not extricate himself.