I am the twelfth son of Emperor Zhongzong. My mother-in-law is Concubine Shu. My father-in-law loves my mother-in-law. When I was born, it was when the first ray of the sun rose in the morning, so my name is Chao, Chu Xichao.
I always remember that hot summer day when I was eight years old. It was the birthday of the Eight Emperors' concubine, Concubine Rou. Concubine Rou was the younger sister of the prime minister. Although she was very beautiful, she had a strong temperament. It was strange that her father would give her a nickname. "Soft" but we brothers have a very good relationship. Brother Bahuang is two years older than me, but his temperament is extremely docile.
The emperor attaches great importance to the birthday of Concubine Rou. In addition, the eldest son of the prime minister, who was also the third prince-in-law of the dynasty, has just made military exploits. The emperor is very happy, so he holds a grand banquet in Yuping Palace. Not only the concubines and princes from various palaces are invited, but also There is the Prime Minister and his family
So, on that day, I saw the prime minister’s youngest daughter, Shen Huan, who was hailed by her father as “the lucky star coming to the world.”
She was only six years old at that time. She was led by her mother, the Prime Minister's wife, and slowly walked into the palace. Her face was as white as a porcelain doll, and her pupils were shining like the brightest stars in the night. The fluttering eyelashes are like the fluttering wings of a butterfly. Under her small and exquisite nose, there is a small cherry mouth, which looks so bright. Her eyes look around, with a slight smile on her lips.
The eyes of our princes were all attracted to her. We have never seen such a beautiful girl who seemed not to be a real person.
Brother Eighth Emperor happily walked over, looked at her and shouted: "Cousin, you are here"
She smiled and said, "Yes, cousin." Her voice was tender and sweet, more beautiful than any music I had ever heard.
But that time she didn't notice me, but sat quietly next to the prime minister's wife. Only Brother Eight Emperors could occasionally say a word to her. I think we all started to feel jealous.
The next day, we were in class, and it was Brother Eight Emperors who looked very worried. It turned out that his cousin, Miss Shen Huan, fell from a tree and was frightened. He wanted to leave the palace to see his cousin. So at the instigation of Lao Shi, we They skipped school and sneaked out of the palace. They went to the Prime Minister's house under the guise of looking for the third sister, but in fact they just wanted to visit her.
Because we are not allowed to enter the women's boudoir without permission, we actually didn't see her face that day. However, the third sister said that if we want to go out of the palace in the future, we should come to her and she will help us talk to our father. Therefore, we again There will be more opportunities to enter the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Gradually, we became familiar with Shen Huan, and we could just call her by her maiden name, A Huan.
She is not only a beautiful girl, but also very smart. Although she sometimes puts on the airs of an official lady and sometimes does not take us princes seriously, for some reason, we still like her very much. play together
Seeing how the Eighth and Ninth Emperors were extremely considerate towards her, and when the Tenth Brother was left speechless by her every time, I just watched with cold eyes. I thought, I was the one she paid the least attention to. ?
Later, when she said something again, I just interrupted her coldly, which always made her so angry that she would never leave me again. We just lived a life of fighting and fussing like this. For two years, when she was eight years old, she was chosen to be the companion of the Eight Emperors Sisters. She went to the palace to attend classes with us every day, which gave us more opportunities to meet. After school, we would follow her back to Yuping Palace, Yuping Palace. The palace suddenly became lively, and even my father went there more often.
One winter, we met at the Luxue Temple in the palace to enjoy the snow. We said we were enjoying the snow, but we didn’t know where Brother Ten Emperors got the mutton to roast and eat. Wu didn’t like mutton, so it was fun to watch us roast it. Son, he just watched the Eighth Emperor brother bring the beast fighting chess again, and Shen Huan and the Nine Emperors brother were fighting back and forth on the side.
Unexpectedly, when we were having fun, we saw Father and the Prime Minister coming together. Father seemed to be very interested in Ah Hu. He saw the beast chess on the table and wanted to play a game with Ah Hu. His chess style is peaceful, but A-婹’s chess style is bitter and biting. Almost every move will kill Father Emperor’s chess game. The few of us watching on the side were secretly shocked, although Ah-婹 always beat the Eighth Emperor brother every time. But there is some element of compromise between the eight emperors and the brothers, but now A-Han’s opponent is his father! No one in the world can win his father’s chess game!
It was so quiet in Luxue'an that I could hear my own breathing, but I was already holding my breath and concentrating, which shows how nervous I was. When Ah Huan successfully won my father's yellow rabbit, I almost fainted. What on earth is this girl doing? Doesn’t she know that the majesty of the Nine-Fifth Lord cannot be offended?
"It seems that I lost." Father said this gently with a smile.
The Prime Minister quickly pulled Ah Hu to kneel down, bowed his head and said: "I am guilty." Ah Hu seemed to realize something at this time, and followed the Prime Minister to the ground. Several of our princes also knelt down, but did not say anything. I saw Brother Eighth Emperor was kneeling on the ground, his hands trembling slightly. He must be very worried.
"What crime does the Prime Minister have? Because he gave birth to a person who dared to win against me? Haha, then I want to say that the Prime Minister gave birth to a good daughter! My children have never dared to win against me. Everyone, get up!"
Not only did the father not punish Ah Hu, but he also praised her. Later, during the assessment, Ah Hu was highly praised by the father because of her good performance. Several of our princes tried their best to perform, but none of them got as much as Ah Hu. Judging from the many praises, A-Han not only captures the hearts of us young people, but even her father likes her very much!
We are happy to see such a result. As long as our father likes it, it will be much easier if we want to marry Ah Hu in the future.
The turning point for me and her happened during the autumn hunting of the second year. She also went with my fourth sister-in-law. However, because she was still young, she did not go hunting during the day. At night, she ate the rabbit and venison that the few of us brought back. , she looked very envious and went back to rest after eating, but I was surprised to see her sneaking around with someone, so I followed her. Later, when I arrived at a palace maid's tent, I heard my father's voice. We hurriedly hid in the box, but through a crack in the box, we actually saw our father and the palace maid having an affair!
I don’t know whether it was because the sounds outside were too charming, or because Ah Hu and I were so close. I heard her breathing and smelled the faint fragrance on her body, so I couldn’t help but kiss her lips. At that time, she was wrong. I was stunned and panicked, and even pinched me, but we didn’t dare to make a sound due to the situation outside.
Later, she ignored me for a long time. I regretted my actions that day. But the number of times we argued with each other became more and more. Brother Eight Emperors became very nervous when he saw us, for fear that we would quarrel again.
It wasn't until I was fourteen years old that we rescued a girl in Fuman Building. I heard Ah Huan angrily say to me from behind: "Idiot, do you know that I like you?" I was stunned at that time.
, but my heart is like honey flowing through it, warm and sweet
Later, this silly girl asked me to go to Jingxu Mountain and confessed her love to me there. I thought this silly little girl looked so aggrieved when she was angry. I touched her head and laughed. At that time
I made a vow in my heart that I will protect you well in this life and never let you be bullied.
She was still dancing in front of me. It was a beautiful dance that I had never seen before. Even though I have lived until now, I have never seen such a beautiful dance. She danced like a fairy, jumped like an elf, and
Like a monster, he attracted all my emotions
How wonderful it would be if we could see such beautiful dance forever!
The fourth brother's house welcomed two new concubines. Before this time, Ah Huan seemed very angry. I knew she was angry at the fourth brother for not treating the fourth sister-in-law well and why he ignored the fourth sister-in-law?
I think I will never be like this in the future. If I can marry Ah Hu, I will always be good to her and only her. There will be no other women. There will definitely be only her in my house.
She is alone! Even if...even if I become the emperor, I will only have one queen in my harem, Ah Hu!
One day, Brother Eighth Emperor hurriedly pulled me aside and said to me worriedly: "Brother Twelve, do you think that Fourth Brother, the new dancer, looks a bit like Ah Hu?"
I was startled in my heart, but I quickly said with a smile: "Brother Bage, you are really too worried. At most, you are just a little charming. You know that sometimes Ah Huo will show such an expression, but it is just a coincidence."
Brother Eight Emperors sighed: "I hope I overthink it!"
I was a little scared, Fourth Brother, he doesn’t know how?
But then I felt how stupid I was! When the Shen family quarreled and the whole family was exterminated, I couldn't do anything to help, and I couldn't even find Ah Hu! Later I found out that she was imprisoned by the fourth brother, but I couldn't get in.
Go and see her! Then I learned from the Tenth Emperor’s brother that Ah Huan entered the palace and was left by his fourth brother.
When she came to see me, when she said: "If you love me, don't stop me," my heart seemed to be tormented by a small fire, and the tormented pieces fell to the ground.
Ah Huan, no matter what you want to do, I will not stop you, I will help you. Even if you ask me to choose between the throne and you, I will choose you!
The two words "revenge" are pressing on your heart, making you breathless, but you are still holding on. When I see you standing next to your enemy but unable to do anything, my heart also
I am bleeding for you. I know it is impossible for you to give up revenge, but... I just hope that your life will not be so painful.
Leaving the palace and fleeing to the South with you were the happiest days in my life, especially halfway up the mountain. We completely owned each other. It was a joy I had never experienced before. I thought at that time, even if
Even if I die like this, I am worthy of it
But after all, we did not escape the control of fourth brother. We were captured and you were tortured by fourth brother's side. I went to the battlefield, but I didn't want to look back and you had become my fourth sister-in-law!
Ah Huan, when I saw you sitting on the queen's throne, I really wished I had died on the battlefield and never come back!
And you ended up getting further and further away from me. You said those heartless words to me when we were in the West. You said it was impossible for us. We missed too much between us. Indeed, we missed too much before! Although
It is impossible for us to go back to the past, but, Ah Huan, although your heart has changed, my heart will never change.