Laughter rang out in the empty palace, accompanied by the clatter of footsteps.
"Brother Six."
Prince Jin'an stretched out his hand to catch Prince Qing who was running around.
"Wipe your sweat and take a rest."
Seeing Prince Jin'an holding Prince Qing firmly, the two servants behind him panted and laughed.
"The prince is still more powerful," they said.
Prince Qing's idiot was so strong that even the two servants couldn't hold him down when he got stubborn.
"That's natural. I naturally have to train to be strong, otherwise how can I take good care of my sixth brother." Prince Jin'an said, taking the handkerchief brought by the chamberlain to wipe King Qing's sweat, and then handed it over
Feed him soup.
"Your Highness." A servant came quickly outside the door, bowed his head and saluted, "Here we come."
Prince Jin'an's hand paused slightly, and Prince Qing took the opportunity to run away.
"This kid." Prince Jin'an said with a smile.
"Your Highness, please come over." The chamberlain whispered.
Prince Jin'an shook his head.
"Now is not the time," he said. "Am I going so quickly, faster than your Majesty knows?"
"Yes, this slave is being reckless." The servant lowered his head and whispered.
"No, you are impatient." Prince Jin'an said, "Why are you anxious? It's been like this every year."
He looked outside the palace door, threw back the towel in his hand, and stood with his hands behind his back.
This time I met the emperor not in the Qinzheng Hall in the outer palace, but in the inner palace. Although she was a young woman, the emperor was shy about meeting foreign women, so the location was chosen in the Queen Mother's Palace. The external reason was that the Queen Mother liked calligraphy.
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In fact, the Queen Mother originally preferred the rumor of a miracle doctor, but in view of the rule that the woman must die without treatment, the emperor felt that it would be unlucky to spread it for this reason, and secondly, the bold woman might resist the order.
"So small."
Looking at the young lady kneeling on the ground and kowtowing, the Queen Mother said in surprise.
At such a young age, almost everyone's first thought when seeing this lady is this.
Such a small person, such a small person, caused a riot in the city, and played with him, the son of heaven.
"I am seventeen years old this year." The emperor said from the side.
"You are only seventeen years old, two years younger than Weilang." The Queen Mother said with a smile.
The emperor responded yes.
The atmosphere was harmonious, not at all solemn and heavy as in the previous meeting hall.
"Raise your head and take a look at Aijia." The Queen Mother's voice came from above.
Cheng Jiaoniang responded, knelt down and sat upright.
The Queen Mother, who was used to seeing beauties, was stunned for a moment.
"You look really good." She smiled and nodded in praise, "You are dignified and generous. Are you from Jiangzhou?"
"Jiangzhou Cheng family." the emperor said.
"Are they the Cheng family who were known as foolish men when they dug rivers and canals?" the Queen Mother asked.
The emperor nodded.
"It's no wonder that you are blessed with profound blessings, and you should have immortals to take care of you." The Queen Mother said with a smile.
The emperor couldn't understand what he said.
"I heard that your immortal master is no longer here?" The Queen Mother changed her subject and finally asked Cheng Jiaoniang.
Cheng Jiaoniang saluted.
"Go back to my wife, women of the people are stupid. When they wake up, they don't remember the past," she said.
Regarding what Chen Shao said about searching for people in Bingzhou, the emperor has sent people to verify again. It is indeed true that there is no concealment, and the information he obtained is more detailed than Chen Shao.
"He is from Guyuan Mountain. He was a scholar by birth, but he has never been successful," the emperor said.
Both the Queen Mother and Cheng Jiaoniang listened attentively, and even Cheng Jiaoniang raised her head and looked directly at the emperor with some impoliteness. Although her expression and eyes were still calm, the eager curiosity and faint excitement in them could not be hidden from the emperor.
It seemed that she knew nothing about this person and was not deliberately hiding it.
"My surname is Song and my name is Jin."
As the emperor said this name, Cheng Jiaoniang concentrated for a moment and then slowly shook her head.
"No?" the emperor asked hurriedly.
"No impression." Cheng Jiaoniang replied.
"I failed several times in my career, and then one day I suddenly went crazy. I wore a Taoist robe and sang Taoism and disappeared without a trace." The emperor continued.
"That still has something to do with Taoism." The Queen Mother nodded, "Maybe I got some enlightenment and can live happily ever after."
Hearing this, the emperor felt a little regretful. He could cure a fool and teach him so many skills. How powerful he must be. Why did such a person die?
If he is not dead, it would be a good idea to let his apprentice enter the world first, and then visit the thatched cottage three times to invite him after he becomes famous. Before he went to look for it, he did think so, but he asked again and again to confirm that Song Jin was really dead, not
Hiding.
It seems that the story of the ancients inviting sages is not something we often encounter.
Cheng Jiaoniang lowered her eyes and said nothing, but she recited the name Song Jin several times in her heart. Unlike her own Cheng Fang, Song Jin was not a name she recognized.
But listening to what the emperor just said, we can know that the sudden madness should be the same as the reason why Cheng Jiaoniang suddenly got well.
Who is it? Who is it? Come to wake him up? But why did he die again? Didn't he stay in Bingzhou and wait for him?
Cheng Jiaoniang clenched her hands on her knees.
"Your Majesty." She leaned over and saluted, "Your Majesty, can you tell me about the Mr. Song Jin you have heard about, his appearance, etc., and give it to the daughter of the people?"
The woman's mood changes were obvious, she was confused and excited.
This reaction is normal and not fake.
The emperor nodded.
"Since he is your master, I will naturally give it to you." He said, and ordered the servant to go to the Imperial City Department to get it.
"He also taught you how to write?" the Queen Mother asked again, picking up the calligraphy in front of a few cases and unable to hide her admiration.
At first, she just thought it was perfunctory. After reading the words, she realized why it was so famous and why Princess Boyang was crying at home.
"Obviously there is nothing written on it, just the name and the year, but it makes people feel sad and sorrowful."
"The strokes of the pen are grand and bold, flowing thousands of miles away. They are full of energy at times, mixed with fluidity, and they are like seal scripts or engravings. Their wonderful interpretations are almost as if they were made in heaven. It can be seen that those who work without waiting are the true pain of loyalty."
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"Ms. Cheng, your brother is not involved in the war, so I would like to express my condolences."
Cheng Jiaoniang bent down and kowtowed in thanks.
"Mr. Cheng, good news has come from the northwest. The three forts and two villages have been recovered. This is all the result of the Divine Arm Bow." The emperor said with a smile.
Cheng Jiaoniang immediately kowtowed again.
"Your Majesty's words are wrong. This is the credit of the northwest soldiers who are brave and unafraid to be loyal to the country. This is the credit of your Majesty's holy virtue and God's blessing. How can a mere skill be better than human power?" she said.
The emperor laughed when he heard this.
"Ms. Cheng, your brothers have all received rewards. I know that these horse iron arm bows were all made by you. What rewards do you want?" he asked.
"Your Majesty, these are not from the people's daughters, they are just taught by others. Secondly, the people's daughters will not remember what they learned. If it were not for these brothers, they would not think of these things. Furthermore, if they did not have these brothers, they would have their desires and thoughts.
, Without Your Majesty's generosity and kindness, these things would naturally be gone." Cheng Jiaoniang said, "So speaking of it, these have nothing to do with the women of the people, they are not mine, and they are not because of me. How dare the women of the people take credit?
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The emperor was startled when he heard this, and then he wanted to laugh again, but after thinking about it again he felt that he could not laugh. His expression was extremely strange, but the Queen Mother over there had already laughed out loud.
"This kid is really good at talking," she said with a smile. "He's so humble and doesn't take credit, and he can still speak such convincing truths."
The emperor smiled bitterly. The young lady did not take any credit and even praised him, but she did not forget to say a word to stop herself.
Because these brothers have requests, she, as a younger sister, is grateful and thinks of them, but now that she has no brothers, she can't think of anything else.
Is it because I really can’t remember it, or is it because I feel resentful?
It's not bad to have resentment, at least it shows that you have desires and desires in your heart, which is better than those who are heartless.
Besides, she is just a little girl after all, and it’s okay to have a bad temper. She still knows that she is the emperor, so she didn’t forget to praise her a few times.
This little lady's behavior at this time was the same as her usual style, steady, unyielding, but just right. It was certain that this was not taught by Chen Shao. This matter was indeed her fault alone, and Chen Shao and others were nothing more than
It's about taking advantage of the opportunity and going with the trend.
While they were talking here, there were rapid footsteps outside, as if someone was running in a hurry.
The emperor frowned, who dared to be so rude in the Queen Mother's Palace? But then he thought of something, and nodded secretly with a relieved expression.
There was some argument outside the door, and soon the waiter came in, a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Jin'an County wishes to see you."
The Queen Mother smiled.
"Look, someone still wants to see her for this reason," she said to the emperor.
Referring to the call as a miracle doctor, the emperor also smiled.
It would be strange if he didn't come. He also has resentments and expectations for this lady. He wants to hate her but can't help but help her. His purpose is not for the relatives he cares about like this lady. Why else could it be?
"Pass." said the emperor.
The chamberlain took the order, and there was a rapid sound of footsteps outside the door. Before Cheng Jiaoniang got up, she felt like a gust of wind as someone stopped in front of her. With her head lowered, she saw a pair of exquisite official boots exposed under her robe that was lifted up as she walked. At the same time,
A faint fragrance that is different from the fragrance in the palace spreads around the nose.
"Ms. Cheng, you are here."
A clear voice fell from his head, mixed with uncontrollable excitement.
Cheng Jiaoniang took a step back and bowed to salute.
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The imperial concubine tapped several desks with her long nails, ignoring the golden cup handed to her by the maid next to her.
"The Prince of Jin'an County has indeed gone." A servant came quickly and whispered.
The imperial concubine sneered, put away her hand, took the golden cup brought by the palace maid, and took a slow sip.
"Then what? What did the emperor and the queen mother promise her and she agreed to the treatment?" she asked.
The chamberlain shook his head.
"We haven't talked about Prince Qing yet," he said.
The imperial concubine stopped her hand and looked at the chamberlain.
"You haven't said it yet?" she said, then smiled, picked up the marigold and continued to drink slowly, "That's right, after waiting for so long, there is no need to be in such a hurry, it looks ugly."
After eating, he put down the gold cup and stood up.
"Let's go and meet Mrs. Cheng. I heard that her calligraphy is considered to be the best in the world, so why not invite the eldest prince to teach her," she said.
Chen Shiba Niang has been waiting aside for some time, but she will not be bored just sitting here waiting. The bookshelf is filled with various books. She holds a volume in her hand and reads while hearing reading coming from inside.
and explanation voice.
"...The Empress said that Her Highness should go to the Queen Mother's Palace after class."
"..do what?"
"...That Madam Cheng is here, and the Queen Mother wants to read her handwriting in person. She must want her to teach His Highness..."
"..Hey, Mrs. Chen..."
"..Oh, if you are number one in the world, who cares about number two..."
Chen Shiba Niang put down the scroll in her hand.
"Ms. Chen." someone shouted.
Chen Shiba Niang was a little frightened and hurriedly stood up to answer, which startled the little waiter.
"Ms. Chen, Your Highness, please come in." He said hurriedly and turned to greet her.
Chen Shiba Niang responded, straightened her back and stepped in with her hands in hand.
Chen Shao was so fierce in the court that even the emperor did not dare to offend him. His wife was still a little trembling when she entered the palace, but that was all.
The young chamberlain smiled softly, turned around and followed.
The officials of the Imperial Academy who had been giving lectures on the classics had already resigned, and only the eldest prince was left in the room, sitting in front of several cases.
The thirteen-year-old eldest prince has lost his childishness. Since he was a child, he has been taught all the time from etiquette to classics, arithmetic, etc., giving him a noble temperament that is different from his peers.
"Ms. Chen." He performed the half-disciple salute uprightly.
Chen Shiba Niang returned the courtesy and did not immediately start practicing calligraphy. Instead, her eyes fell on the cases in front of the eldest prince and the ones beside him.
It's full of books.
"Are these all what His Highness wants to read?" she couldn't help but ask.
Naturally, the brothers in the family also study, but the younger brothers who are the same age as the eldest prince do not study as much.
The eldest prince Su Rong nodded, put down the volume in his hand, and picked up another volume.
"Ms. Chen, if you want to prepare, I will read a chapter first." He said.
Chen Shiba Niang's eyes fell on the book.
"Have you read this book?" she said.
The eldest prince nodded.
"Studying naturally requires diligence," he said.
"Oh, our Highness has been studying very late. He is very attentive and diligent." The chamberlain at the side said with proud compliments, "How many people have praised our Highness for studying well."
Indeed, Chen Shiba Niang heard Chen Shao say at home that the eldest prince’s homework was excellent.
"It turns out that His Highness is so diligent and hardworking," she said.
"Of course you have to be diligent in studying and doing things." The eldest prince said solemnly, "Madam, isn't it because of your diligence that you have gained something from studying?"
Yes, of course, she is successful because of her hard work.
Chen Shiba Niang nodded.
It doesn't matter, as long as you work hard and be diligent, you will definitely get something. She is not afraid, not afraid.
"Your Highness, you read it first, and I'll write a few words first," she said.
The eldest prince nodded, picked up the book and read it carefully. Chen Shiba Niang turned around, calmed down her somewhat panicked steps, walked to her desk with a smile on her face, picked up the pen she had prepared, and
Putting pen to paper.
But at this time, the imperial concubine who entered the Queen Mother's Palace did not see Cheng Jiaoniang.
"Gone?" she asked a little surprised.
"I'm going to see Prince Qing." The Queen Mother said with a smile, with a bit of relief.
This joy fell in the eyes of the imperial concubine, and the hands hanging on the sleeves couldn't help but clenched.
"Cheng Fang."
Prince Jin'an turned around, looked at the woman following him, and smiled slightly.
"You don't have to climb over the wall when you come to my house."
Cheng Jiaoniang raised her head and looked at him, then looked at the palace door in front of her which was slowly pushed open by several chamberlains, and smiled slightly.
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Note 1: The ancients commented on Yan Zhenqing's "Manuscript of Sacrifice to Nephew". You can take a look at "Manuscript of Sacrifice to Nephew" which is the second best cursive script in the world. It is so beautiful.
I have to straighten out the plot at the beginning of the new volume, so I will update it in the past few days. Please understand that this volume is not easy to write~~~~(_)~~~~
Everyone can continue to write articles (*^__^*) Heehee... (To be continued)
