On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, at dawn, the motorcade escorting Princess Anping's wedding had gathered in the Tianhe Palace Square. Emperor Long Yelin personally presided over the ceremony to worship heaven and earth and comfort his ancestors. Hu Xiaotian watched Long Yelin from a distance on the altar.
He was reciting the words, and was secretly amused in his heart. How can you just ask for the stability of the country and the peace of the country? Although Long Yelin succeeded in usurping the throne, he still cannot hold the imperial power in his hands. At this time, what he is praying for may be
Get rid of Ji Feihua as soon as possible, no longer be influenced by others, and become a true emperor.
Empress Jian held the hand of Princess Long Xiyue of Anping and talked non-stop. She burst into tears when she got to the emotional point. On the surface, they were inseparable, but in fact they were just putting on a show for others to see. Her sister-in-law was getting married, and she, a sister-in-law, would not do that.
It's sad, not to mention that Princess Anping was married to stabilize the northern territory of Dakang. Let alone sending her to get married, even if she was sent to die, as long as it could ensure the safety of Dakang's territory and prevent the short-term civil war between the two countries, it would be worthwhile.
What Empress Jian really cares about is whether her son can successfully become the prince. Judging from the signs in front of him, the emperor prefers the third prince Longtingzhen. In addition, the third prince is good at winning over the ministers and has many supporters behind him.
He had lost his own son, and if he didn't come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible, he was afraid that the position of prince would fall into his hands.
Hu Xiaotian found that the little princess Qiqi had not come, and secretly sighed that this girl still had no conscience after all. It was difficult for Princess Anping to take such good care of her on weekdays. Today, at such an important moment as Long Xiyue's wedding, she didn't even show her face. I thought.
Xiang! Chang! Feng! Literary Qiqi is usually moody, and she has repaid herself with kindness and hatred again and again. It is not unusual for anything to happen to her.
Most of the other princes and grandsons came to see him off, including the eldest prince Long Tingsheng and the third prince Long Tingzhen.
Long Tingsheng had been standing next to his mother, but when he heard his mother talking endlessly, he seemed a little impatient. Seeing Hu Xiaotian not far away, he walked over slowly and said to Hu Xiaotian: "Hu Xiaotian
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Hu Xiaotian hurriedly bowed and saluted: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Long Tingsheng said: "We are going to Dayong Mountain, where the mountains are high and the water is long. The north is bitterly cold and the journey is difficult. As the deputy wedding envoy for this time, you must take on the responsibility of taking care of my imperial aunt. You must take good care of her and treat her well."
Delivered to Yongdu safely."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Your Highness, don't worry, Xiaotian will go all out and never let the princess suffer any injustice."
Not far away, the third prince Long Tingzhen patted Wen Boyuan on the shoulder. Wen Boyuan had bright armor, a tiger-backed wolf demon, a tall figure, and a handsome appearance. Coupled with this majestic outfit, he stood there majestic, majestic, and attractive.
He has attracted many side glances from the palace maids. He is definitely a real handsome man.
Long Tingzhen said: "General Wen, my aunt's safety on this journey is entrusted to you. Take good care of your subordinates. If anyone dares to be disrespectful to my aunt, he will be killed without mercy!" When he said these words,
His eyes were deliberately directed towards Hu Xiaotian.
"yes!"
Hu Xiaotian secretly cursed in his heart, "What do you think I am doing? I am also a deputy marriage envoy after all. Wen Boyuan is at the same level as me at most. When did I become his subordinate? I will kill him without mercy. Whoever is next to Mary will kill whom."
I don’t know yet. When I think of the tasks Ji Feihua gave me, I feel really stressed.
Wen Boyuan cupped his fists and came to Wu Jingshan, the Minister of Rites. He said respectfully: "Master Wu, it's time to set off."
Wu Jingshan was the emissary for this marriage. He gently stroked his beard and said, "Okay, I'll start the ceremony for the emperor."
When Wen Boyuan went back, he passed by Hu Xiaotian and actually ignored him. Hu Xiaotian had felt this man's hostility towards him from the beginning. It should be said that Hu Xiaotian also put on a new suit of clothes today, but this guy was wearing a eunuch uniform.
, People want clothes, Buddha wants gold. Of course, it cannot compare with Wen Boyuan's majestic armor. Hu Xiaotian's momentum was obviously outdone by him.
After Long Yelin received the order from Wu Jingshan to start the performance, another group of people arrived belatedly to see him off. The person who arrived was Ji Feihua, the supervisor of the internal affairs department. He was wearing a bright red palace uniform and a purple cloak. His skin was better than snow, and his features were beautiful.
Ruhua. When he came to the front of Princess Anping's car, he said respectfully: "I will send you off to Your Highness the Princess."
Princess Anping said softly: "Eunuch Lao Ji is here." She did not have any good impression of this eunuch who planned to usurp her father's throne.
Ji Feihua's visit was just a formality. He didn't say much and came to Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Admiral!"
Ji Feihua nodded, stretched out his hand, and Li Yan handed him a long knife behind him. Ji Feihua took the long knife, held the scabbard with one hand, and the handle with the other, slowly pulled out the long knife, and the blade
It is dark, and although it does not reveal much edge, the blade is sharp and thin, cutting iron like mud. Hu Xiaotian recognized this knife. It was when he and Ji Feihua were assassinated when they went to Yanshui Pavilion for a banquet and returned to the palace, they were known from the Winged Warriors.
The handle that I snatched from my hand.
Ji Feihua said: "You have a long journey to Dayong. There are many dangers on this road. How can you lack weapons for self-defense? You snatched this knife from the killer. The Za family has been keeping it for you, and let you
The skilled craftsmen of Tiangongfang made the scabbard with shark skin. You take this knife to Dayong. If anyone dares to be disrespectful to the princess on the way, you can kill him first and then punish him!" As soon as Ji Feihua said this, everyone was shocked.
How arrogant was this eunuch? He even said in front of the emperor, "Behead first and tell later". Did he think that the sword he gave to Hu Xiaotian was Shang Fang's sword? Where did he put the ministers? Where did he put the emperor?
Hu Xiaotian took the long sword and felt extremely embarrassed. Now everyone knew that he was Ji Feihua's. The emperor must also regard him as Ji Feihua's accomplice. If Ji Feihua loses power, wouldn't he also be implicated?
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Ji Feihua said: "Don't worry, if anything happens, the Za family will take care of it for you." He looked at the Emperor Long Yelin not far away: "The Emperor will also make the decision for you!"
The muscles at the corners of Long Yelin's lips suddenly twitched, and an uncontrollable killing intent was revealed in his eyes.
Ji Feihua walked slowly towards Long Yelin, looking at him silently. Under his gaze, Long Yelin felt a panic in his heart for no reason. In front of all the ministers, he could never give in, but the murderous aura in his eyes disappeared.
invisible.
A charming smile appeared on Ji Feihua's lips: "Your Majesty, have you heard what I said?"
Long Yelin wished he could rush forward and chop off Ji Feihua's head with a knife. He clenched his fists with both hands hidden in his sleeves and said in a rough voice: "Okay...well said..."
"Fire the cannon!" Amidst the sound of the salute, the team slowly walked out of the palace gate. At the Meridian Gate, 500 soldiers carefully selected by Wen Boyuan were already waiting in line. In addition, there were also soldiers he brought from Shence Mansion.
Thirty masters, including Zhan Peng who has been incorporated into the wild goose group, these 530 people are responsible for security guards along the way. In addition, there are 20 palace officials who accompany Princess Anping to Dayong.
Wu Jingshan, the Minister of Rites, was accompanied by thirty people, including ten generals of Wu Jingshan's family. These people rode in thirty-two carriages. Princess Anping's wedding was a national sensation, and the dowry was indispensable.
Forty-six mule carts were filled with the dowry and the provisions needed for the journey, and the number of horsemen and horsemen driving the carts totaled 120 people.
Hu Xiaotian arranged for Zhou Mo to sneak into it in advance, and the two sons of Tang Wenzheng, the assistant minister of the driving department, were responsible for taking care of the carriages and horses along the way. They were the eldest son Tang Tiehan and the third son Tang Tiexin. These two people and Hu Xiaotian had had a feud in the past, but now
Given Hu Xiaotian's current status, the two of them did not dare to attack him openly and deliberately chose to avoid it, so they were fine for the time being.
Wen Boyuan led five hundred soldiers to escort the team out of Chongxingmen. When they passed Tianjie, the sky was still not bright. Long Xiyue opened the car curtain and looked out of the car, and saw a small building.
, couldn't help but think of the moment when Hu Xiaotian took her to watch the fireworks on the roof of the small building on New Year's Eve. The fireworks were so beautiful, but so short-lived. Maybe her youth and her dreams will be buried forever in the land beneath her feet from today on.
The sound of horseshoes kept clicking, and a figure covered her sight, waking her up from the recollection of the past. However, it was Hu Xiaotian who rode on the back of his big-eared little gray boy to the car. The two people's eyes met, and Hu Xiaotian revealed
His familiar smile, harmless to humans and animals, was like sunshine that instantly drove away the gloom and sorrow in Long Xiyue's heart. She suddenly thought that it was not the time to be sad, at least Hu Xiaotian was still by her side now.
Long Xiyue put down the car curtain, and Zijuan beside her said sadly: "Princess, will we come back in the future?" As Long Xiyue's personal maid, she will also stay in Dayong with Long Xiyue this time, although at first
When I heard the news, my heart was full of novelty, but when it came time to leave, I still couldn't help but feel melancholy.
Long Xiyue pursed her lips and did not answer her, because she didn't know the answer either.
I chose to leave so early to avoid attracting onlookers, but such a massive motorcade still attracted the attention of many people. The emperor's daughter had no worries about getting married, and the people had long been numb to royal marriages. Royal affairs had nothing to do with civilians.
What does it matter to the common people? Looking at the carts of dowry, the common people can only envy them. If it were replaced by food, it would definitely be enough for our family to feed us for several lifetimes, right? Most people have such a sigh in their hearts. Why are they all?
The lives of people living in this world have very different destinies? While the common people envied the majestic battles of the royal married women, they did not know that Princess Anping was also silently yearning for the freedom of the people.
When passing Yongxing Bridge, the queue in front suddenly slowed down, but there were many beggars kneeling on both sides of the road, holding up their hands to ask for rice bowls and happy money. (To be continued...)
