One

Under the pretext of recuperation, for more than a month, Li Lin did not take a step out of the palace gate.

Until Chinese New Year's Eve, there was no reason to escape.

It is the practice of the New Year to drink and feast in the palace, and as the beloved daughter of the emperor, how can she be absent.

The snow was so white that she almost couldn't open her eyes.

Sitting on the warm sedan chair, the sedan chair driver walked carefully, and every step he took, there was a "squeak" sound of stepping on the snow.

Through the corner of the sedan curtain, she truly saw the majesty and magnificence of the palace.

Not to mention the carved railings, the magnificent palace alone has surprised her.

At the beginning of the heavy snowfall, there were many eunuchs on both sides of the road who were bowing their heads to clear the snow, and they did not stop working because of the arrival of the princess.

Outside a long corridor in the distance, every few steps, there was a guard on duty, with a sword in his hand, standing expressionless in the snow, not moving.

"Rushuang," these days, she has become accustomed to Rushuang's presence.

"Princess, what do you command?" Rufrost answered beside the car.

"Is that my father's council?" Li Lin asked curiously, pointing to the distance.

Rushuang shook her head blankly: "The slave doesn't know. ”

Another palace maid named Ruyi said: "Princess Qiyu, the slave knows that it is the residence of the chief eunuch Yang. ”

Li Lin pondered: It's just a eunuch, such a big show, and he is not afraid of taking the lead.

Suddenly thinking of something, she paused, "Is Mama Liu here?" ”

"Mama Liu is old, and the snow is slippery, so I didn't come today." Ruyi said.

"Oh." Li Lin frowned. After a while, I saw everyone, and I didn't know what to call them.

Rushuang smiled: "Princess, you don't have to worry. The whole palace understands that the princess is frightened and has amnesia, and even if there is any rudeness, she will not blame her. ”

Li Lin smiled and said, "The ghost is a clever girl, but she is like a worm in my stomach." ”

After walking for about half an hour, the sedan chair man got off the sedan chair: "Princess, Xiqing Hall has arrived." ”

The maid opened the sedan curtain and helped Li Lin down.

A majestic palace appeared in front of you. The carved gallery is splendid. Outside the corridor, the guards are solemn and ironclad and forested.

Li Lin was looking, and a person who looked like a guard flashed out from behind the flower bed and shook it to the end: "Say hello to the princess." ”

Li Lin said a soft "um" to show politeness. I was still thinking about how to deal with the upcoming big scene as a princess.

Li Lin calmed down and said quietly: "Flat." ”

The man looked to be about twenty-seven or eighteen years old, extremely tall and burly, with a delicate face, light eyebrows, and godly eyes, revealing a kind of shyness that could not be concealed.

"The princess is in good health, congratulations." The man looked down at the stone steps at his feet, not daring to look up.

Li Lin smiled and said, "Which palace guard are you?" ”

The man was stunned, with a look of disappointment on his face, and said, "The princess is so forgetful. His subordinate Gao Yue served in the Furong Palace for three years, and was transferred to the Imperial Shence Army half a year ago. ”

Li Lin was slightly embarrassed: "I see." I was rude. ”

Gao Yue's voice was low: "On that day, his subordinates were also on the boat, but he was unable to escort him, causing the princess to accidentally fall into the water, and his subordinates blamed themselves for it. ”

"This princess is fine, you don't have to blame yourself." Li Lin stepped up the steps, handed the stove in his hand to the maid, and went straight into the hall.

Gao Yue watched her back from afar until she disappeared behind the Zhu Gate.

Two

In the main hall of Xiqing Palace, it is already full of friends. Delicious food and a full list of dishes. Behind each seat, there sat a concubine with a flamboyant show.

On the high hall, Zhaozong and Queen He sat in the middle, next to the dressed Queen Mother.

Li Lin knelt and kowtowed: "Queen Mother Wan'an." Father, queen mother, Wan An. ”

Zhaozong smiled: "Lin'er, get up quickly." ”

The Queen Mother beckoned: "Come and sit beside the mourning family." ”

Li Lin sat down beside the Queen Mother.

A handsome man laughed: "Good sister, you really don't even recognize the imperial brother?" ”

Li Lin stood up in a panic.

The queen rebuked: "What nonsense! He turned his face to Li Lin and smiled: "Your eldest brother Li Yu." ”

Li Yu hurriedly said: "Good sister, the imperial brother can't compensate you." These days, I want to see you several times, but the queen mother doesn't allow it, saying that she is afraid of disturbing your recuperation. How is my sister now? ”

Li Lin bowed and saluted: "There is Brother Lao Huang worried." The little sister is very good. ”

Another young man next to Li Yu smiled: "I am your second emperor brother Li Zuo, King Hui." ”

After Li Lin saw all the princes and princesses, she sat down next to the Queen Mother.

For some reason, Li Lin noticed that there was an eye that was always watching her.

A beautiful concubine sat in the corner, with some indifferent expressions, staring at Li Lin with a scrutinizing look.

Li Lin asked the maid beside her: "Who is that?" ”

The maid said, "It's Zhao Cairen." ”

Li Lin's heart moved.

It turned out that she was Zhao Tong's sister, the degraded and disgraced Zhao Cairen.

The Shen family's ruin, in the final analysis, is all due to this Zhao Cairen. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but take a few more looks. Unexpectedly, Zhao Cairen's eyes met Li Lin, and he quickly dodged away.

At this time, the bell chime rang, and the dancers in the hall danced to the melodious tune.

Li Zhaoyi, the favorite concubine of Deqing Palace, hugged her young son and said with a smile: "Jiu'er, today's New Year, one year older, look at what reward your father gave you?" ”

Zhaozong smiled: "There is naturally a reward. ”

Everyone was talking and laughing, and suddenly heard the singing outside: "Mr. Yang is here!" ”

There was a sudden silence in the hall.

Li Lin frowned. A eunuch, to such an extent, is really unscrupulous.

Looking at Zhaozong, he looked a little restless and at a loss.

With everyone's eyes, a bald-headed and clean-faced eunuch stood faintly in the hall.

Emperor Zhaozong said, "Yang Fugong, this Chinese New Year's Eve, it's not you on duty, why did you come." It's a cold day and the road is slippery, so it's good to fall. ”

Yang Fugong shook the flicker in his hand, and his sharp voice was piercing and loud: "Slaves have something to report, how can they only care about happiness." ”

Emperor Zhaozong smiled and said, "Today's Chinese New Year's Eve, let's talk about something tomorrow." ”

Yang Fugong squinted his eyes: "National affairs are urgent, if the slave does not report it, I am afraid that I will miss His Majesty's thousands of miles of country." ”

Zhaozong was helpless: "What's the matter?" ”

Yang Fugong slowly approached and took out a fold from his arms: "The secret report I just received." Li Maozhen, the king of Qi, colluded with Wang Jian, the envoy of Xichuan Jiedu, to send a letter and conspire with the intention of rebellion. This is a letter intercepted by the secret envoy, please see it, Your Majesty. ”

Zhaozong took the letter and said in a deep voice: "Li Maozhen has made meritorious contributions to Sheji, and once saved King Qin, so he will not rebel." ”

Yang Fugong said loudly: "The evidence is conclusive, it is true. Your Majesty should make a decision as soon as possible to avoid the danger of raising tigers. ”

King Li Yu stood up: "National affairs should not be hasty. The father should consult with the courtiers, and the father-in-law is an internal official and should not interfere too much in the affairs of the court. ”

Yang Fugong smiled slightly: "What His Highness said is true." Back then, the slaves waved their arms, dismissed the public opinion, and tried their best to ensure that His Majesty sat on the throne, did they interfere in the government? ”

Li Yu finished his words and sat down slowly.

Back then, Zhaozong sat on the throne as the emperor's younger brother, and indeed Yang Fugong made great contributions. Therefore, for many years, even though Yang Fugong colluded with foreign ministers to be proud of his achievements, Zhaozong always treated him with courtesy.

Zhaozong looked at Yang Fugong and said gently: "What about Qing's opinion?" ”

Yang Fugong said: "Hedong Jiedu envoy Li Keyong, there are many generals, and he is heartfelt, and he can be crowned the generalissimo of counterinsurgency, and he will send troops to eliminate the traitors, which is just around the corner." ”

Zhaozong smiled bitterly: "But just one letter proves that Li Maozhen is rebellious and too arbitrary." Let's find out. ”

Yang Fugong paused for a moment, and also felt that it was not good to be too pressing: "Yes." But by Your Majesty. It's just that if he wants to win over Li Keyong, he still has to show favor, so that he can do his best to serve the court in the future. ”

Zhaozong frowned: "I have already said that the princess has just recovered from a serious illness, so let's talk about that matter in a few days." ”

Yang Fugong looked around, his eyes fell on Li Lin, and his voice was yin and yang: "It looks like the princess looks good." ”

Li Lin didn't expect the topic to fall on her all of a sudden, and she was a little at a loss for a while.

Yang Fugong slowly approached and bowed slightly to Li Lin: "The old slave greets the princess." The princess grew up under the nose of the old slave since she was a child, and there are some words, I don't know if the princess is willing to listen to the old slave's ramblings. ”

Li Lin smiled: "My father-in-law has any advice, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Yang Fugong squinted his eyes, as if he was talking about a distant thing: "The princess has been familiar with poetry and books since she was a child, and she naturally understands the truth of loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness." As a royal daughter, she has more responsibilities to share worries for the country. Willful and naughty, there may be, but in national affairs, willfulness can sometimes lose a lot. ”

Li Lin was half-understood when he heard it: "What does my father-in-law want to say, you might as well say it clearly." ”

Yang Fugong stared at Li Lin: "The slave heard that the princess committed suicide by throwing herself into the river because of her resistance to marriage, right?" ”

Li Lin's head slammed.

No one had ever told her that the princess would fall overboard.

No wonder the queen once said, stop doing stupid things.

Li Lin looked at the queen helplessly.

The Queen Mother, who had never spoken, finally couldn't help it and said angrily: "Presumptuous! Yang Fugong, the mourning family doesn't know, what benefits Li Keyong has given you, you blindly help him! Li Ke is nearly fifty years old, and he dares to ask to marry the princess and continue to marry! Don't say that the princess doesn't agree to this matter, she can't pass the level of mourning alone! The princess has already made her will die, won't you let it go? This matter will never be mentioned again! ”

After speaking, he brushed his sleeves and got up: "Go back to the palace!" ”

The maid hugged the Queen Mother and rushed angrily.

Yang Fugong felt embarrassed and hung his head speechless.

Zhaozong soothed: "Li Aiqing favors the princess, it should be fulfilled." It's just that Princess Lin is young, and it may be difficult to preside over the feed. I heard that the king of Yanjun has a daughter who is not married, and she is a good match. I am willing to be the matchmaker, and I will not disappoint Li Aiqing. ”

Yang Fugong had no choice but to say: "My lord is wise. The minions retired. ”

Zhaozong: "Go down and rest." ”

Yang Fu retreated.

Zhaozong looked at Yang Fugong's back and breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Yu said hatefully: "Old horseman, sooner or later, dispose of him!" ”

Zhaozong glanced at Li Yu: "Yu'er, be careful that the wall has ears." ”

Li Lin left her seat and knelt on the ground: "My daughter is ignorant, she can't share her father's worries, and I hope that my father will forgive her sins." ”

Zhaozong sighed: "The strong general bullies the king, can't I see it?" Li Ke tried in vain to marry the royal family and support the army to become bigger. And with the princess in hand, I have a scruple. Killing two birds with one stone, he has a good calculation. ”

He Hou said worriedly: "Li Keyong covets Lin'er's beauty, and he will definitely refuse to give up." Finding a colt for Lin'er as soon as possible would have ruined his thoughts. ”

Zhaozong nodded: "Originally, I planned to wait for the autumn scientific examination, choose a champion and first, and be my royal son-in-law, but now it seems that things cannot be delayed." He turned his face to look at Li Lin: "I will not make Lin'er wronged." ”

At that moment, a deep face flashed in her heart.

It's Nagumo's face.

This lifelong enemy, whether it is love or hate, has taken root in her heart.

What I miss is not you, but your fatality. She told herself.

"Father, my daughter has a reluctant request," she looked up at Zhaozong: "After this catastrophe, the child is like a reincarnation." For example, yesterday's plain is dead, please ask the father to give the child another title. ”

Zhaozong was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "That's right. I will give you the word 'Allure'. A smile captivates the city, and then a smile captivates the country. I have many princesses, but only Lin'er deserves this title. ”

He Hou frowned slightly, and whispered: "'Allure' is an ominous word, and the concubine thinks that this title still needs to be considered. ”

Zhaozong disagreed: "I think it's very good. ”

Everyone congratulated: "Congratulations to the princess of Allure!" ”

Zhaozong smiled: "I will give you Xuancheng as a food, and the princess of Allure deserves it." ”

Zhaozong has eleven daughters, only Li Lin is the queen, such a respected status, will have this low-hanging fruit, so the palace is full of envy.

Li Lin Yingying bowed: "Allure the city and thank my father." ”

Zhaozong smiled and raised his wine glass and drank it all, at this time he would never have thought that one day, the queen's words would come true.