After chatting for a while, Eunuch An gave a timely reminder: "Your Majesty, it's time to leave for the Welfare Palace."
Xichen nodded and resigned from the Queen Mother's forces, but the Queen Mother stopped him: "Why did you forget? You should have brought an imperial concubine with you."
What an honor it is to go to the Welfare Palace with the Emperor to accept the worship of hundreds of officials on the first day of the year! Concubine Pei and Concubine Qing involuntarily straightened their backs, and even Xia Zhaoyi, who had always been indifferent, looked at Xichen
Xichen glanced at everyone, shook his head slightly, and said: "No need, you just stay here to accompany the queen!"
The concubines were stunned for a moment, then saw Xichen striding away, followed closely by Eunuch An and Shen Huan.
A lowly palace concubine muttered to herself: "It's better to be a palace maid to get close to her!"
It’s not that the people around didn’t hear it, their expressions changed.
After walking out of Shou'an Palace, Shen Huan asked Xichen impatiently: "What is your intention?"
Xi Chen Wei Sha: "Let me distract you so that you don't have to worry about your second brother all the time, and also don't have to focus on revenge."
Shen Huan was stunned, but she felt her hands were warm. Xichen had already grasped her jade hand and pulled her to a position side by side with him.
That's where only the queen can stand
Shen Huan took a step back slightly, the corners of Xichen's lips raised slightly
A group of silver-armored feather forest guards came towards them. The leader was tall and handsome. Seeing the emperor, he quickly knelt down to ask An Xichen to raise his hand and signal him to stand up. Shen Huan took the opportunity to free his hand and looked at him silently. glance
She knew him. Xia Zhaoyi's brother, Yulin Zhonglang Xia Wenze, was the first person to rush in when they raided Shen's mansion.
The hatred in my heart ached faintly, and I dug my nails into my palms to suppress the pain in my heart. I walked steadily past him and followed the emperor to the Palace of Welfare.
The banquet had already been prepared in the palace, and the ministers who had been informed were waiting quietly. When they saw the emperor who was surrounded by palace people, they all knelt down to pay homage.
Xichen seemed to be in a good mood, with a very warm smile, and asked the ministers to return to their seats.
The sound of blessings is nothing more than praising Chu Xichen for succeeding to the throne in accordance with the time, place and people's hearts, working hard and diligently in political affairs for the eternal foundation of the Northern Kingdom, and wishing boundless prosperity in the new year, conquering the Southern Kingdom, conquering the Western Kingdom, and regaining the East China Sea. Unify the world...
Shen Huan had heard these words so many times that she could only pretend not to hear them and silently looked at the ministers below. It used to be that all the ministers in the court were her father's party members. Now they have completely changed their appearance. Although there are still a few, except for three Except for one of the prime ministers who is his father's protégé, the rest are of a low profile, otherwise they are positions that can be filled by anyone without real power.
At this time, she suddenly saw a gentle gaze. She tilted her head slightly and found that it was Xi Chao who was looking at her. Her eyes overflowed with joy, and the same joy spread from Xi Chao's lips. The two of them suddenly felt that they were connected.
Then, the emperor raised the golden cup to celebrate with all the ministers
After finishing the glass, Shen Huan added wine at the right time. Inadvertently, the back of his hand seemed to be touched lightly by Xichen.
Her face suddenly blushed, and she quickly looked around. Fortunately, no one noticed, not even Xichao.
After putting down the flask, he put his hand on the back of the touched hand, his cheeks still flushed. He was so bold that he actually teased her in front of the officials. Fortunately, no one noticed.
Xichen twirled her fingers and glanced at her with a faint smile.
Such a banquet was simply a torment. Shen Huan waited in confusion for a long time before she heard Eunuch An calling the banquet over. She breathed a sigh of relief and followed Xichen back to Shangyang Palace - she had no chance to talk to Xichao.
The ministers have three days of holiday during the Chinese New Year. In the past, when Shen Huan was at home, she would always visit relatives. Now, in the palace, it is not interesting at all.
Xichen had just succeeded to the throne, and his brothers had all been granted the title of prince. If in the past, when the late emperor was on the throne, the princes would come back. At that time, Shen Huan would see many people that he did not usually see, such as the King of Qing who has been traveling around. He is very handsome. , who is more beautiful than a woman and very wild and unrestrained. Shen Huan likes to talk to Prince Ping who has many concubines. Shen Huan hates him because every time he sees him, his eyes are very vulgar!
In short, every day in the past would be very fulfilling and interesting, but now, staying inside this tall and square palace wall, she was extremely lonely and disheartened.
At night, there is no need for her to be on duty, and the excitement during the day deepens the loneliness at night.
Shen Huan walked lonely on the bluestone road, sat on the jade steps, and listened quietly to the wind whistling in her ears.
There was the sound of armor behind her, and she didn't want to look back. Then she heard a familiar voice: "Miss Shen."
She still didn't look back, she just said lightly: "General Xia"
He was once a colleague of his second brother and also a friend of Shen Huan
That year, he was not the Lieutenant General of Yulin, but a captain of the escort team under Jing Zhaoyin. He was in charge of the security of the capital. It was also that year. Shen Huan sneaked out to play and was chased by bad guys. It was he who saved him. Got her
My father admired this young man very much. If it weren't for his father, he would not have been appointed as a lieutenant general.
He should have remembered his father's kindness until death, but at the most critical moment, he rushed into Shen's mansion and captured everyone
When he walked up to her and said coldly: "Miss Shen, please!", I could still see the clarity in his eyes.
ps: I want handsome guys, lots and lots of handsome guys!
Well, there are double updates on weekends, so there will be another update at seven o'clock