It doesn't matter that the palace has not been repaired yet. Isn't there a palace where the prince can live?
As a result, the family suddenly became joyful.
The yard had been tidied up a long time ago, but the two old men couldn't help but refuse to live there.
I had two meals in the palace, and then met some old acquaintances from back then. Within half a month, I really wanted to live in the mausoleum.
Various halls in the mausoleum have been built.
Taizu did not call underground construction construction, but it had everything that above-ground construction should have. Otherwise, the Ministry of Rites would not agree.
Anyway, it’s all a matter of several rooms, let’s fix it!
Now that we want to live in a house, we naturally have a yard to live in.
Link said casually, "If you don't want to be involved in court affairs, then if you stay in the house, who can break in? Why live outside the city?"
Yes! The most fundamental reason why I want to live in the imperial mausoleum is that I don’t want to go to court or interfere with the affairs of the court. As long as I am in the capital, I can’t be clean. If something happens, it will be fine. This person will talk about this, and that person will talk about that. This is not about seeing each other.
It's a matter of fact, but it annoys people who are blown away by the wind.
When a person reaches this age, he has done everything he should do at this level in his life. He doesn’t want to get involved in the rest. If you are really wise, you should stay away from it and let your children and grandchildren do their business, so as not to cause trouble to the government.
become.
Don't make an unintentional remark here that will be heard later, taken out of context, and then spread beyond recognition.
Therefore, Lin Chongwei was very determined, "I have been jostling on horses for most of my life, and I have been in fear for most of my life. Is it a good experience to fight on horseback? Now that I am old and don't have horse leather to wrap my body, I just want to have a peaceful place and a place where I can
The speaker has free time and goes hunting in the mountains. When he is free, he tends two acres of land. When he wants to sleep, he just takes a nap. When he wants to drink, there is someone to drink with him. For me, there is nothing more
It's a good day when troubles are on your mind. If your mother doesn't stop her, why are you trying to stop her?"
OK, OK! Don't stop me, "Ask Mr. Qingniu to go with you and your uncle. You can have some leisure time, but you still have to take care of yourself."
Long-winded!
But Link Yong was very worried, "Aren't you afraid that you might feel relieved and really chase after your eldest brother?"
Lin Chongwei snorted softly, "I have seen so many people die in battle, why would you spare your life? Besides, I have to see what will happen to Da Chen, and only then can I talk to my elder brother."
That’s too much advice! I’ll pack up my things and send you on your way.
Before Han Maojie left, he told Han Zongdao: "Don't spoil your mother. I'll invite some imperial doctors later and ask them to make a diagnosis... I'm afraid that the water and soil will not accept it, so I have to drink enough medicine..."
...For medicine, you have to stop drinking it for seven days, otherwise it will hurt your stomach! Just drink it according to the solar terms! If your temper is good, use some snow pear, mung bean rock sugar; if your temper is bad, use medicine, such as longan and astragalus
...It’s not bad to eat, it’s really good for your health. When the medicine is finished, your brother will go back to Beijing, and you don’t have to worry about the rest! Just do whatever you want at home, don’t ask him to go out, no
Just ask to see outsiders."
"Then ask Siyuan to live with you?"
No need, "It's just me and your third uncle who are fine."
Then the two old men didn't even ride horses. They wore commoners and dressed up like old farmers. They didn't even need a carriage. They took a mule cart each and set out slowly.
Lin Keyong and Lin Chongwen's uncle and nephew went to see him off in person, while Tongtong stayed with the old lady at home. The old lady sighed, "Your grandfather has spent his whole life fighting! How can he not have been killing people all his life? What he has most thought about these years is probably
These are the days before he got rich, when he was simple and free, with simple food and simple food, common clothes and a bamboo stick. If he wants to live like that, let him live like that."
"If you miss your grandfather, I will accompany you to the outside of the city to have a look."
The old lady laughed and said, "What are you thinking, old couple? Knowing where he is and how he is living is not better than having no news about him going out to fight for a year and a half." With that, she led Tongtong back and walked back.
, "Come on, come on! Let's talk to grandma about what's going on in the capital..."
There are too many things going on in the capital. It just depends on what you want to hear first.
Listen...to the palace! Listen to what is going on in the palace.
In the palace.
Concubine Xiao stretched out her hand, and Zheng Yuanniang chose a pink peony and handed it over. Concubine Xiao raised her hand and pushed it away, "Pink? What do you think?" She pointed to the goose-yellow one and said, "Bring that one."
Zheng Yuanniang was not annoyed, she put the pink one back and handed another yellow one over.
Concubine Xiao put the yellow hairpin on her head and looked in the mirror, "The former Wu family was from a wealthy family, but nothing else. She was good at dressing up! What about you, your family background
It’s not obvious, but you have to study hard..."
Zheng Yuanniang looked at Concubine Xiao in the mirror expressionlessly, "That's what the mother-in-law taught! I was taught by the fairy before. The fairy said that it is not necessary to serve people with sex. I think my daughter-in-law didn't understand this well. Looking back
So I sent someone to ask again, is it more important to take care of the general affairs, or to learn to serve people with sex?"
Concubine Xiao looked at her daughter-in-law's calm eyes in the mirror. When she heard those words again, she became furious. She raised her finger and pointed at Zheng Yuanniang, "You are so presumptuous."
Zheng Yuanniang looked at Concubine Xiao, "Why is the mother-in-law so angry? The mother-in-law is right, the daughter-in-law is very stupid, and she is honest and dull. She comes from a small family and is timid and afraid of getting into trouble. Before getting married, the daughter-in-law told herself that she wanted to be in the palace.
If there is no mistake, the daughter-in-law can only tell the truth, no matter who she talks to. Therefore, the mother-in-law teaches like this, the fairy aunt teaches in that way, and the daughter-in-law is confused. Should she listen to the fairy aunt or the mother-in-law?
A daughter-in-law does not dare to lie, and she says what she thinks. Even if she leaves this house today, if her mother asks about it, her daughter-in-law should tell the truth. If mother and concubine feels that it is not good to tell the truth, then you can tell your daughter-in-law,
What is the best way to respond? If nothing else, the daughter-in-law can ask the prince when she gets back to see what the best way to respond is. Is this possible?"
Concubine Xiao pointed at this bastard, flicked her sleeves and knocked over all the makeup boxes on the dressing table. She pointed outward and said, "Get out."
Zheng Yuanniang was blessed, and then she turned around and left.
On the way out, he said to the waiter, "How long has it been since my mother-in-law has been so moody? If she is still so strong, she will have to ask an imperial doctor. You must not hide your illness and avoid medical treatment!"
The people who filled the hall did not dare to speak.
Zheng Yuanniang left calmly, and when she came out, she met the fourth princess who came to pay her respects.
"Sister-in-law?" The fourth princess looked puzzled: "Didn't Concubine Mother yesterday say that she would invite Concubine Gao to enjoy the flowers together today?"
Zheng Yuanniang looked inside and said, "My mother-in-law talked about the eldest lady of the Wu family..."
The expression of the fourth princess changed, and she simply took Zheng Yuanniang's arm and left directly, "Sister-in-law has been wronged, and the concubine's temper has indeed not been very good in the past two years. In addition, the concubine has always loved her eldest brother and has high hopes for him.
. Now this matter... it seems that the mother-in-law is more difficult to accept than the eldest brother. If the mother-in-law takes it out on you again, please forgive me."
"It depends on what you said!" Zheng Yuanniang whispered, "I know, but I won't let the prince know."
The fourth princess hurriedly thanked her. If this caused the eldest brother to separate from his mother and concubine, it would make her mother and concubine feel uncomfortable.
The aunt and sister-in-law left, and Concubine Xiao was so angry for a while that she didn't even eat breakfast.
Mammy asked, "Want to ask the prince to talk about it?"
What are you talking about? Concubine Xiao scolded, "Shut your mouths. Whoever dares to spread the word will have his mouth sewn shut." Although this wife is a little more hateful, she is still better than that idiot from the Wu family. She has the courage.
A daughter-in-law who challenges her mother-in-law will have the courage to do whatever she thinks is right. She stood up and said, "Take care of yourself and wait for the guests later."
When Concubine Gao came, Concubine Xiao was sitting in the pavilion with a smile on her face.
"Why...why don't we see Princess Zhao?" Concubine Gao looked around and said, "Sister, I don't have a daughter-in-law to take care of me. Sister, you do have a daughter-in-law to take care of you, but you don't want to keep me."
Concubine Xiao poured tea for the other party and said, "Children are here to keep us sisters from talking. You said that now that the time has come, we are the only ones who can keep company. In the past, when the children were small, they could still be busy around them.
Now that the children are grown up, we no longer need to worry about them. The Holy Emperor and the Queen are with us. Who can we say except those who serve in this courtyard? Can we complain about our bitterness to the daughter-in-law who has entered the house? "
Concubine Gao held the tea cup and sighed, speechless.
Concubine Xiao then said, "You have three children's marriages, so you have something to do to kill time. What about me? Do I have the final say in my children's marriages? In the final analysis, the Holy Emperor and the Empress still favor you."
Only then did Concubine Gao laugh, and after she finished laughing, she sighed, "Erlang is a stubborn guy. He doesn't agree to any of the girls I like. He really makes me angry to death."
Concubine Xiao snorted, "That's someone he can refuse! Just like the Han family's pearls, why should he refuse one?"
Tell Concubine Xiao about the pearls of the Han family? Concubine Gao looked at Concubine Xiao suspiciously, "The Han family...are you willing to let go?"
Concubine Xiao said angrily: "I originally took a fancy to my grandson and gave it to Xiao Si. But you know Xiao Si's temper and how she likes cats and dogs. If anyone wants to hold her head down, she will jump to the sky!"
The eldest man is already married, and the fifth man has to marry a daughter of the Xiao family, and I can't control the mistress! If she really doesn't like it and makes a big fuss, if the Han family finds out, their face will be even worse. Rather than that, I will
I am willing to give it to Erlang, or marry Xiao Wu to the Han family."
Why?
Concubine Xiao's voice dropped, "If Erlang is in the future... then I will still be in this palace! I didn't say that Erlang's character will be preserved there. I will still be a concubine, and honor will be indispensable to me! That's it!
I am a head lower than you, sister, but... it depends on how you compare? Now if this prince ascends the throne, you and I will just be sent to the mountains."
Concubine Gao didn't believe she was so kind. Besides, her logic didn't make sense: "We all have a son, why send him to the mountain? Shouldn't he live in the palace with his son?"
Concubine Xiao nodded and said, "My sister, how did you know that we would still have a living son by then?"
Concubine Gao murmured in her heart when she told her, but marriages in the Han family are always harmless! She said, "It's not impossible to marry Xiao Wu... but I'm afraid I won't tell my grandson.
Think about it, in the future your grandson will have a royal title to inherit, and being a consort is just the icing on the cake. If it is a boy from other houses, that would be fine."
Concubine Xiao said, "Then it would be better to marry Pearl."
OK?
Okay! It all depends on people!
The two murmured for a long time, and Concubine Gao hurried away. Concubine Xiao poured the tea in the bowl and laughed.
After Concubine Gao returned, she discussed with Xiao Wu, "They must be uneasy and well-intentioned, but I really haven't figured out what harm this could do to us."
Xiao Wu smiled and said: "She was thinking that once the second brother marries a girl from the Han family, the prince will be wary. In this case, it will be a situation of fighting between two parties. And what about her? Just when the snipe and the clam are fighting, she, the fisherman, will get it.
profit."
Concubine Gao slapped her hands, "That's not it! I knew her intestines had more knots in her stomach than others! We won't be fooled by this."
Why not be fooled by this? "Who said that if you marry a daughter of the Han family, there will be a fight between snipe and clam? The second brother is not that kind of person, and the fourth brother is not that kind of person either."
so what?
"So this thing... can be done."
Concubine Gao whispered: "Do you want to ask your second brother?"
"The orders of the parents are the words of the matchmaker. There is actually nothing wrong with this! Aren't the father and the queen the orders of the parents? If our family's affairs did not involve the world, the father and the queen would be able to sing in harmony! It's like two people.
The old prince just met and got married, with some purpose, and they lived together for a lifetime. The second brother is upright, and the Han family daughter is dignified and self-possessed, unlike Chu Heng. Chu Heng is a bit wild,
This woman does not have such temperament. In fact, her temperament is compatible. Whether it is family background, appearance, or personality, they all match. If the Pearl of the Han family is determined, this can be done."
Concubine Gao hesitated for a moment and then said: "Should I summon that child to the palace?"
The fifth princess shook her head: "No! I'll play with her."
As a result, the fifth princess frequently left the palace and asked Han Zhenzhu to go out.
It was spring, and there were young men and women outing everywhere outside the capital. Xiaowu made appointments with many ladies and talented people to play together. But Tongtong was not among the invitees.
Xiaosi came over and muttered to Tongtong, "Xiaowu must have taken a liking to the grandson of the Han family again."
In fact, everyone is not very familiar with Han Chengsong.
However, Xiaowu likes beautiful men, and this has not changed. Han Chengsong’s appearance is good!
Tongtong interrupted: "What about you? You don't want Zuo Xiaoba anymore?"
Xiaosi sighed, "I quite liked Zuo Xiaoba before, but then something happened. Whether Zuo Xiaoba did it intentionally or not, I felt uncomfortable. Later I found out that I don't like Zuo Xiaoba that much either."
Did you fall in love with someone else again?
"The little horse slave who feeds my horses all day long is actually very good-looking."
Tongtong: "…………" I kind of want to make a small report, what I'm thinking about every day.
Xiaosi was worried, "Then tell me, what if I marry this person and I get bored within two years? Should I divorce and remarry? What if I get married again and get bored again? I can just find a good partner,
Then give birth to a child without getting married?"
"You didn't get beaten, are you itchy again?"
Xiao Si was annoyed, "Your eldest brother is also very nice, but he got married too early! Why didn't your sister-in-law come with you?"
"I'm pregnant. I'll come back with my uncle and aunt after I give birth." Tongtong has been having some leisure time recently, and he and Xiaosi are picking up handsome men from well-established families in the capital one by one. Finally, Xiaosi is here.
Mao Dushang said, "He's so smart! Do you think it's okay for me to marry him? But Zhao Defeng once made a fuss about marrying him. If I marry him now, will others think I'm bullying her?"
I think of it as soon as it comes out!
Tong Tongguo handed her the list, "Go back and choose slowly! Otherwise, play with them and see who you get angry with."
"Just get angry with Pearl." Xiao Wu was dining with the old princess at Han's house, "I'm very quiet and don't like to make noises."
The old princess was very happy, "When Pearl came, I was worried that she would have no friends. Now that the fifth princess can take her with her, I feel relieved."
Xiao Wu looked at Han Zhenzhu, "The weather is nice today. It's the time for outings. Let's play outside first. When the weather gets hot, I'll take you to play in the palace. There are many places in the palace. They are really well built. No matter how hot it is outside,
, wearing single clothes underneath, it’s still a bit cold.”
Really?
Really! "I know that there are some places in the southwest that are like spring all year round, with neither extreme heat nor severe cold. I must not be able to adapt to summer and winter when I first arrive in the capital."
The old princess rubbed her granddaughter's back and sighed: "This child has always been quiet. He likes to read books and draw pictures."
"Where can I find as many books as in the palace?" Xiao Wu asked, "Chu Heng also likes to go to the library in the palace! If you don't believe me, ask her where you feel most comfortable. Lying in there and reading books all day long, you will feel comfortable.
No one will bother you." Then he asked again, "I wonder what kind of books Pearl likes to read?"
Han Zhenzhu prepared dishes for the princess, "I just think the history books are quite interesting."
Reading history?
Xiao Wu said: "History, it is a biography of emperors, princes and ministers. Let's talk about the previous dynasty of the Tang Dynasty. The history book has been revised. Can you finish reading Pearl?"
nature!
Xiaowu became very interested and asked, "Shall we talk about the history of the Tang Dynasty?"
OK!
Xiao Wu then said: "The great ancestor Li Yuan, Prince Jiancheng."
Pearl immediately said: "Taizong Li Shimin, Prince Li Chengqian, Li Zhi."
Xiaowu then laughed, "Gaozong Li Zhi..."
"Prince Li Hong, Li Xian, Li Xian..."
"Empress Martial Emperor..."
"Prince Li Xian, Li Dan..."
"Zhongzong Li Xian."
"Prince Li Chongrun."
Xiao Wu burst out laughing, "Historical questions and answers are interesting." She dropped the topic, stood up and left after eating, "It's getting late, it's time to go back to the palace. Otherwise, the family should be worried."
The old princess asked her granddaughter to see the princess off, and there was a look of contemplation on her face.
When Han Zhenzhu came back, she waved to her granddaughter, "Do you understand what the fifth princess said?"
Han Zhenzhu lowered her eyelids, "Prince... few people die well."
The old princess patted her granddaughter's hand, "Yes! Your Majesty is in good health, and your nephew is your heir... It's hard to say! The Lin family is confused."
Han Zhenzhu was speechless. She grabbed her grandmother's hand and rubbed it gently.
The old princess looked at her granddaughter's hand with her backhand, and then looked at the child's face, "That girl from the Lin family is the princess, I don't have to envy her! But at the beginning of the founding of the country, not many of the princes died well. The First Emperor unified the six countries,
Prince Fusu was deposed; in the Han Dynasty, if Liu Bang hadn't been so much older than Empress Lu and walked in front of Empress Lu, it would have been difficult for Empress Lu's son to ascend the throne. Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty deposed his eldest son Liu Rong... Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Prince Liu Ju was falsely accused of witchcraft and eventually died. Although the Sui Dynasty was short, Prince Yang Yong was also deposed... Take history as a guide and be vigilant!" Han Zhenzhu smiled, "My granddaughter obeys her grandmother's instructions in everything." "Five
The princess must not have said those words casually! Whether our family marries this princess or not depends on the royal family. But whether my son marries the royal family or not, it is completely different for you! The Han family is the royal family, and we cannot marry you.
To the Lin family. Even if you marry into the Lin family, you are not a descendant, and you are just a branch of the royal family. If you marry elsewhere, your children and grandchildren will be ordinary people. If you marry into the royal family, you can advance to the sky; if you return, you will be a royal family member. How to choose? "
"It's up to you!"
The old princess sighed, "The only choice is the second prince! That child... I vaguely remember that he is also an impressive man, and he is also very good-looking."
Han Zhenzhu blushed and lowered her head, saying nothing.
The old princess smiled and said, "Princess, did you take you to meet the second prince again?"
Well! "His Royal Highness is a very polite person in the military camp."
Very polite?
Yes! His eyes never lingered on the girl, and he was very patient. After saying a few polite words, he went back to his errands.
The old princess tapped her granddaughter's nose, "But do you like her?"
"Didn't you say that? As long as you don't marry into the royal family, it will be extremely difficult for your granddaughter and her descendants to get ahead. But if you marry into the royal family, at least your life will be the same as now!"
The old princess nodded with satisfaction, "Just because you marry in, you have to become a sister-in-law with that girl from the Lin family! She is the princess, so I'm afraid you will suffer some injustice."
Han Zhenzhu whispered: "Being a prince, there are crises everywhere; but for other princes and princes, there are turning points everywhere. Her life is tiring, but my son's life is not. But in the end, her chances of winning and her granddaughter's chances of winning
They are of the same size. This is just that each has its own advantages, how can it be considered an grievance?"
The old princess felt happy, "Although my pearl is a girl, she can embarrass many men. If she really married into an ordinary family, she would really bury my pearl."
Han Zhenzhu whispered: "It's just that my second uncle may not be happy with this marriage, and my grandfather may not be happy either. I'm afraid it won't happen in the end."
Why do you say that?
Han Zhenzhu whispered: "I heard that my grandfather asked the Lin family's grandfather and said that the Lin family's grandfather's adopted son Tao Liuye's family has a son who is quite capable. He is also about the same age and wants to get married."
A child from the adopted son’s family? Humph!
The old princess patted her granddaughter's hand and said, "Since the fifth princess mentioned it, it means that someone in the palace is eager to make the marriage happen. Grandma personally proposed this matter. I wonder how the palace will refuse?"
So, on the Dragon Boat Festival in May, everyone attended the palace banquet in the palace.
The old princess wanted to go out several times, but was stopped. But for the Dragon Boat Festival in May, if the old prince didn't come back, he had to ask the princesses to celebrate the festival!
Just go to the palace and have a reunion dinner, that's all.
Tongtong was peeling rice dumplings for the old lady when Xiaosi shouted for the honey on her table, "Give it to me quickly. I don't like acacia honey, but I like jujube honey..."
It’s annoying! You asked for another portion, but she was so protective that she wouldn’t give it to you!
The waiter brought several jars of various kinds of honey to the table.
Tongtong pushed Xiaosi aside, first presented vitex honey to Link Yong and Fourth Master, and gave it to them respectively.
Fourth Master just laughed, yes! This honey is more palatable.
Link tasted it, yum! It's smoother than locust nectar.
Tongtong was about to talk to Fourth Master when he heard the old princess of Nan'an say: "Zhenzhu, go get some honey for Erlang."
The hall suddenly became quiet.
Han Zhenzhu blushed, but she still lowered her head and went over, filled the linden tree honey, and placed it on the second prince's desk.
The second prince was stunned, his eyes full of confusion, and his face said: Who am I? Where am I? What happened just now?
Emperor Wen Zhao: "..." He smacked his lips. Did this girl from the Han family fall in love with Erlang?
He turned to look at the queen, who said: "..." Could it be that Xiao Wu has fallen in love with the grandson of the Han family?
She looked at Xiao Wu and said, "I don't want anyone to marry our princess, so I have to give her a daughter."
Xiao Wu raised his head with an innocent look on his face.
Concubine Xiao clapped her hands and said, "Oh! This is really a good marriage."
The second prince looked at this and that, and opened and closed his mouth. He had never thought about this. But if it was not possible, he could not choose anything.
Meeting his father's gaze, the second prince lowered his eyelids: That's fine! It doesn't matter.
