Yong Huang came back from practicing his archery and saw them holding sticky poles, so he also caught a few. When he saw the cage full of summer cicadas, Qi Kuan said: "Before entering the palace, I once had fried rice.
The taste of summer cicada is truly unforgettable."
Yong Huang said in surprise: "Fried summer cicada? Can this cicada be eaten too?"
Qi Kuan smiled and said: "As for my elder brother, this cicada is not only edible, but also extremely delicious. I haven't found anything that can compare with that deliciousness."
Yong Huang opened his eyes wide and said, "Are you serious? Then...then I want to try it too."
Upon hearing this, Zhichun said quickly: "Brother, don't tell Qi Kuan that he is talking nonsense. How can you eat such an ugly and dirty thing? He is lying to you."
Yong Huang retorted: "But Qi Kuan clearly said that he had eaten it and it tasted very good. How could he lie to me?" After that, he said to Qi Kuan: "Anyway, there are so many cicadas here, let's go there now.
Is the small kitchen good?”
Qi Kuan himself wanted to try it, and just as he was about to agree, Zhichun stepped in and said, "Qi Kuan, let me tell you, don't lead the eldest brother to bad, let the master know that you brought the eldest brother to eat such disgusting food.
I will definitely not let you go, and you can never expect me to keep this secret for you."
Seeing what she said, Qi Kuan could only say: "Okay, okay, just don't eat it. I'll take it away and put it away."
After he left with the cage, Zhichun said to Yonghuang: "Brother, I have prepared snacks. You can eat some and then do your homework."
Yong Huang responded and said, "Are you feeling better today?"
Zhichun sighed and said: "It's still like that. I caught cicadas today and put some more ice in the bedroom tonight. I hope the master can sleep better tonight."
"Well, I'm going to see my aunt." With that said, Yonghuang walked into the palace. When he got inside, he saw Xianyue sitting in a chair, leaning on her hands and reading a thick book. Yonghuang
I know that this was sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which records various expenses and expenses in the palace. Every once in a while, Xianyue will read it to verify whether everything is as she ordered, and whether the people below have enriched their own pockets, etc.
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Xianyue looked at it very seriously and didn't even notice that Yong Huang came in. It wasn't until Yong Huang took away the book on the table that he woke up and said with a smile: "You're back?"
Yong Huang said obediently: "Well, my aunt is not in good spirits, so I'd better stop reading these things now. It doesn't matter if I look at them again tomorrow."
Xianyue stroked Yonghuang's head and said, "I'm fine. I'll tell you that there will be other things happening. If you add them up day after day, I won't be able to finish them all."
"I don't care, in short, aunt can't work any more today." After that, he saw the long bow in his hand and said: "Aunt, I have been able to practice piercing leaves in thirty steps, can I shoot it for you?
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A Luo also said: "Master, you have been looking at it for a long time today, so please rest for a while."
Under the persuasion of the two of them, Xianyue said with a smile: "Well, let me appreciate our eldest brother's excellent archery skills."
Yonghuang smiled, helped Xianyue come outside, and then took the bow and aimed an arrow at a crabapple leaf thirty steps away. As his fingers loosened, the arrow flew out at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
After hitting the leaf that Yong Huang was aiming at, he fell to the ground exhausted.
Xianyue raised her hand and was about to clap her hands, but someone had already taken a step ahead of her. When she looked back, she was overjoyed. After clapping her hands a few times, she stepped forward and said, "I have seen the noble concubine and the great concubine."
Brother."
After Xianyue ordered him to abstain from the ceremony, Sixi said with a smile: "My eldest brother's archery skills have improved a lot compared to last year."
Yonghuang picked up the arrow and said: "Eunuch Xi is too generous. Compared with Huang Ama, I am still far behind."
"But you are only thirteen years old, and your future achievements are limitless." Faced with Si Xi's praise, Yong Huang felt a little embarrassed.
But what is the emperor’s order?”
Seeing Xianyue's inquiry, Sixi quickly said: "In response to your Majesty's request, I have asked your Majesty to serve you at the Yangxin Hall."
Xianyue nodded and said, "Okay, I will go there after taking a bath and changing clothes. Eunuch Lao Xi came here specially."
"The servant has resigned." After Si Xi left, Xianyue had dinner with Yong Huang first, then took a bath and changed clothes, and took a carriage to the Yangxin Hall. Xiao Wu stood outside the hall and saw her
Xiayu came over and said, "My Lady, the Emperor has some court matters that have not been dealt with. Please go to Dongnuan Pavilion and wait for a while."
Xianyue was a little surprised and said: "Is there so much going on in the court today?"
Xiao Wu shook his head and said: "This servant doesn't know much either, so please ask the empress to move to Dongnuan Pavilion."
Xianyue nodded and held A Luo's hand to the Dongnuan Pavilion. Strangely enough, not a single lamp was lit in the Nuan Pavilion. It was pitch dark. She wanted to find someone to ask, but found that there was no one inside or outside.
This is really strange for a waiter.
A Luo looked around and said: "Master, I asked the Fifth Eunuch to ask. He must have told me the wrong place. Look left and right here and it's not a place to wait."
Shortly after A Luo left, Si Xi appeared out of nowhere and respectfully said: "Please come into the Nuan Pavilion and wait."
Xianyue glanced at the dark Nuan Pavilion and said: "But there is not even a lamp lit here, how can I wait? Why don't you ask your father-in-law to go in and light the lamp first."
Si Xi said respectfully: "After your Majesty goes in, someone will light the lamp, so you don't have to worry." Seeing the hesitation on Xianyue's face, he added: "This is the emperor's order. Please don't make things difficult for your servants."
"Okay." Xianyue agreed helplessly, and stepped into the Nuang Pavilion where she couldn't see her fingers. Just after she entered, Sixi closed the door from the outside, which made Xianyue feel that things were getting weirder. Could someone want to harm her?
But this is the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart, who would harm himself here, could it be... Hongli? Xianyue denied this idea as soon as it appeared, it couldn't be Hongli, he would not harm himself.
Just as he was feeling anxious, a faint yellow light appeared in Xianyue's sight, and then more light appeared, flying around, illuminating the entire Nuan Pavilion.
Xianyue stared blankly at this dream-like scenery. After a long time, she finally came back to her senses and said in surprise: "Fireflies, it's fireflies!"
"Yes, fireflies, do you like it?" A mellow voice sounded in the Nuan Pavilion, and through the sound of the fireflies, Xianyue saw an all-too-familiar figure.
Xianyue said in surprise: "Your Majesty? Aren't you in the main hall? Why are you here? Why are there so many fireflies here?"
Hongli walked up to her, his smile as warm as the spring breeze, "Tell me first, do you like it?"
Xianyue looked at the faint yellow light everywhere, nodded vigorously and said: "I like it, I like it very much. Thank you, Your Majesty."