Heluo City, western suburbs.

More than a dozen tall horses galloped through the mountains, and in front of them was a frightened and fleeing wild deer.

The first knight urged the horse to speed up, and when it was a reasonable distance, she took the reins and slowed down, then took the longbow hanging from the horse's belly and took out a long arrow from the quiver behind her back.

The bow is like a full moon, and the arrow is like a shooting star.

The wild deer fell, and the long arrow struck it in the neck.

"Good archery!"

The fourth prince in the rear, Ali Hehaige, applauded him, and the guards next to him also showed admiration.

Qingyu Huaijin smiled slightly, turned his head and said, "Your Highness praises falsely." ”

One of the guards rode forward to lift the prey, and the others fell behind in amusement when they saw Qingyu Huaijin and the Four Princes moving forward slowly.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for taking the time to accompany me out hunting."

The scenery in winter is bleak and cold, and although Qing Yu Huaijin's tone is calm, he can hear a little bit of tiredness that is not very common.

The four princes are very aware of the martial arts of the women around them, after all, they grew up together back then, and the age difference seems to be like a good idea.

For Qing Yu Huaijin, who has been taught by his father since he was a child and has an extraordinary talent for martial arts, a mere hunt will definitely not produce a feeling of exhaustion.

In fact, when they first met her a few days ago, the fourth prince vaguely noticed that she was a little different from before.

In the past, no matter when and where, even when Qingyu Huaijin had just experienced the humiliation of being captured and returned to Dadu from Heluo City, the four princes did not see that obvious look of decadence in her, at most she was only a little more restrained than before.

And this time when they met in Heluo City, the fourth prince found that her emotions were very depressed, and it was the kind of depression that could not be resolved at all, so he took the initiative to invite Qing Yu Huaijin to go out of the city to hunt and relax.

Hearing her solemnly thank you at this moment, the fourth prince said: "This thank you is too out-of-the-box." ”

Qing Yu Huaijin smiled and said, "That's right." ”

Although it was just two simple words, it suddenly caused a circle of ripples in the hearts of the four princes.

When he was a teenager, he had a close relationship with the crown prince, the third prince and Qingyu Huaijin, but as everyone grew up, it was inevitable that they would become more and more estranged.

The fourth prince no longer remembered the last time she was so gentle in front of her, and it seemed that there was only the respectful and respectful lord of Yongping in her memory.

He turned his head to look, only to see Qing Yu Huaijin's jet-black green silk casually curled behind his head, his side face like a crescent moon, and his bright eyes were like bright stars in the night.

"Isn't there a guy who doesn't have long eyes that has you off lately?"

The fourth prince pressed the throbbing in his heart and asked with a smile.

Qing Yu Huaijin lowered his eyebrows, shook his head and said, "How can there be such a stupid person who is not afraid of death?" ”

Her attitude became more and more accommodating.

The fourth prince no longer tempted, and said bluntly: "Yongping, you and I grew up together, and we know each other's temperament very well. I know you must have something on your mind, and it seems like a bit of trouble, so you might as well tell me what the hell is going on, and maybe I can help you out. ”

Qing Yu Huaijin was silent.

The fourth prince said a little anxiously: "Do you really not regard me as a friend now?" ”

Qing Yu Huaijin denied: "Your Highness is serious, I have never had such an idea. ”

The fourth prince sighed: "That's it, I know that in your heart, I can't compare to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Third Emperor Brother......"

"Your Highness!"

Qing Yu Huaijin accentuated his tone slightly, and said with a straight face: "Could it be that in the eyes of His Highness, I am the kind of person who likes to step on the highs and lows?" ”

The fourth prince was stunned, and then said a little helplessly: "How could I look at you like that? It's just that I've never seen you so depressed, so I really want to help you. ”

At this moment, Qing Yu Huaijin was a little hesitant in her heart - not the hesitation on her face, after a moment of silence, she said softly: "I can tell Your Highness, but you have to promise me that you can't tell anyone about this." ”

The fourth prince said solemnly: "Definitely." ”

Qing Yu Huaijin looked up at the sky and said slowly: "Not long ago, the queen summoned me to the palace, and she said that she had found a family affair for me. ”

This sentence exploded in the mind of the fourth prince like thunder, and he frowned and asked, "The queen mother is looking for you to kiss?" Who is the man? ”

Qing Yu Huaijin sighed lightly: "His Royal Highness the Prince, of course I can only be a side concubine. ”

The four princes couldn't help but fall into silence.

Although he has a simple temperament, he was born in the emperor's family after all, and he soon figured out that this matter had nothing to do with his mother, and it must have been instructed by his father.

It is not difficult to guess the reason why the father did this, Qing Yu Huaijin will definitely marry, no matter who she marries, it will cause Qing Yu to get a strong boost, and if she is allowed to other princes, it will pose a threat to the status of the crown prince Nalan.

In this way, her only destination can only be the prince's side concubine, at least in Emperor Jing's perspective, there is no other choice.

The fourth prince looked at Qing Yu Huaijin's fair side face, plucked up the courage to ask, "Are you willing?" ”

Qing Yu Huaijin laughed at herself and said, "Your Highness, my will is not important at all. ”

But the fourth prince insisted: "I just want to know, are you willing?" ”

This time it was Qing Yu Huaijin's turn to be silent, and after a long time, she shook her head and said in a low voice: "I don't want to, it has nothing to do with His Royal Highness the Prince, I just don't want to get married for the time being." But I know that this reason can't be said, otherwise it will make the queen misunderstand. My father can't come forward to push back, this is His Majesty's grace to Qingyu, and I can't make things worse because of my willfulness. ”

The fourth prince said slowly: "You are right, some things can't be too capricious, after all, you are not only yourself, but also take into account the situation of the county king and the Qingyu clan." ”

He looked at the winding mountains and rivers in front of him, and his eyes were extremely determined.

……

Early the next morning, Zhuo Yuan.

Qingyu Huaijin had just finished washing, and when she heard the maid's message, she hurriedly came to the outer room of Lanxue Hall.

"Say hello to my father."

She looked at her father, who was dressed in regular clothes, with a slight puzzle on her face.

Qing Yugong nodded, walked to the table and sat down, and said calmly: "His Royal Highness found me just now, saying that he had an urgent matter to go back to Dadu, and then he would return north immediately with more than ten personal soldiers. ”

Qing Yu Huaijin bit her lips lightly.

Qing Yugong raised his eyes to look at her, and said gently: "You went hunting together in the western suburbs yesterday, and he was upset after coming back. Huai Jin, what happened? ”

Although he is in Heluo, he is not ignorant of the affairs of Dadu, but judging from the information he has received recently, Dadu is calm and calm, and the court is stable and orderly.

Qing Yu Huaijin sat down opposite him, first pulled all the maids back, and then said softly: "Father, I deliberately provoked him. ”

Qing Yugong's eyes were slightly condensed, and after listening to her next narration, he couldn't help but mutter: "I'm busy with military affairs these days, although I know that you are not in a good mood, and I don't pay too much attention to it, I don't think this is the case." Huai Jin, since you don't want to accept His Majesty's marriage, why don't you tell me directly? ”

Qing Yu Huaijin did not answer.

Qing Yugong asked, "Do you think I will definitely accept His Majesty's will?" ”

Qingyu Huaijin said softly: "My daughter never doubted her father's love, but this matter is just a marriage on the surface, but it is actually related to ...... In short, the daughter didn't want to embarrass her father and didn't want to see the Qingyu family in crisis, but the daughter didn't want to marry the prince, so she could only try to use this method. ”

"Silly boy."

Qing Yugong smiled helplessly.

Qing Yu Huaijin raised her head, and her big eyes showed a little uneasiness.

Qing Yugong continued: "You deliberately let His Highness the Fourth Highness know about this matter and let him go to Dadu to fight His Majesty in the ring, this method can't be said to be unintelligent, but what kind of consequences it may lead to in the end, do you know?" ”

"I ......"

"Originally, it was just a simple refusal of marriage, but you made it a contradiction between the crown prince and the fourth highness, what do you think Your Majesty? Does he think that this is the Qingyu clan trying to provoke the contradiction between the prince of the Heavenly Family? Not to mention that His Royal Highness is now by your father's side, and as a result, I watched him run back to Dadu to make trouble with Your Majesty? ”

Qing Yu Huaijin was startled, and hurriedly got up and said, "Father, I was wrong, I will go and chase back the Fourth Highness." ”

"Not necessarily."

Qing Yugong shook his head and said calmly: "Although he is a noble prince, but now he is a soldier under me, and if I don't allow it, he can't leave the barracks." Just now I asked him what the big thing was, and he kept hesitating, and I knew that it was probably related to you, so I asked Shu Bulie to look at him, and I came to you to ask clearly. ”

Qing Yu Huaijin said guiltily: "Father, I have thought about it for a long time and only thought of this way......

"Sit down and talk."

Qing Yugong raised his hand and pressed it, his expression became more and more gentle: "I don't blame you." But I hope that next time, no matter what problems you encounter, you can't hide them in your heart. You are not alone, you have me and your mother, your brother and brothers, and the support of so many people from the Qingyu family. ”

"Yes, Father."

Qing Yu Huaijin quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and asked again, "Then how should I deal with this matter?" ”

Qing Yugong smiled and said, "You are so resolute in opposing His Majesty's marriage, do you have someone in your heart?" ”

Qingyu Huaijin shook his head and said resolutely: "No, I just don't want to get married for the time being, I want to stay at home for a few more years." ”

Qing Yugong pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Since this is the case, then don't marry." ”

"But the queen mother said that, it was clearly Your Majesty's instructions......"

"Huai Jin, you have to remember that there is not much to ask for for in this life for your father, one is that there are successors to the foundation of the Qingyu family, and the other is that you and Zhongzhong hope that they will be safe and happy, which is the root of my dedication to the court."

Qing Yugong stood up and said indifferently: "If you want to exchange your lifelong happiness for some benefits, why should I plan so hard? You don't have to worry about this, I will write a secret letter of refusal and send it to the Imperial Palace, and Your Majesty will not veto. ”

There were tears in Qing Yu Huaijin's eyes.

Qing Yugong smiled slightly, raised his hand and rubbed her hair, and then walked outside.

"Since you don't want to go back to Dadu, live in Zhuoyuan. Don't be cranky, all troubles will be handled by father and brother. ”

Qing Yu Huaijin looked at his back and saluted solemnly: "Yes, father." ”

(End of chapter)