In Kunning Palace, Xiyao also returned to her dormitory after Yunxi went to Qianqing Palace. She spent the afternoon wandering around. Although she was in good spirits now, her legs were tired and she wanted to lie down on the bed and take a nap, at least Lying down to rest. But she knew she wouldn't have time to sleep.
Sure enough, as soon as she walked into the hall, Xiyi rushed over and said quickly and urgently: "Sister, where did you go when you went out with His Majesty today?"
In a blink of an eye, he saw the various lanterns in the hands of the palace maids beside him, and said: "As expected, I went to the lantern festival and bought so many lanterns. I can use them to decorate Kunning Palace tomorrow. It's a pity that it's daytime, otherwise it would be even more lively at night. You can also guess lantern riddles. With your majesty’s poetry skills, you can probably win the hearts of many girls.”
"..."
Xiyao found that they were indeed twin sisters. When they were anxious, they would speak urgently and quickly, leaving no room for anyone to interrupt.
When Xiyi said she was tired, Xiyao pulled her to sit at the table, and while eating, she said softly: "We just visited the lantern festival, and just took a look on the way to the lantern festival."
"During the lantern festival, many of the bosses who were there before we entered the palace are still there. I even said a few words to them, and most of them still remember us sisters."
"The styles of these lanterns have changed again. They are much more colorful and more gorgeous than when we were children."
"This is not good. A glimpse of the past shows that the folk customs are gradually becoming more luxurious. My husband has always advocated frugality. I am afraid that this trend is not in line with my husband's wishes..."
Xiyi interrupted helplessly: "Sister, this is us sisters talking."
"Oh, oh, I'm confused." Xiyao accidentally entered the queen mode and talked about this topic. She quickly said: "Sister is wrong." Then she began to describe in detail what she saw and heard along the way.
Her words fascinated Xiyi, and she couldn't help but say, "It would be great if I could go out of the palace with my sister."
Xiyao couldn't help but look sad. Of course she also liked the situation when her sisters went out to play together when they were children, but it was absolutely impossible to replicate this.
No matter who goes out, the other person will definitely stay at home to look after the house just to be on the safe side. Besides, a man going out with twin sisters is too eye-catching. Although Yunxi thinks it is very interesting when he thinks about it, he probably doesn't dare to do it.
Thinking of this, Xiyao thought that since Yunxi succeeded to the throne, among their sisters, she had been out of the palace more times. She had followed Yunxi to the Duke of Zheng's Mansion once, to worship in the southern suburbs, to Xiaoling, and ..., I went out to visit the lantern festival today; but Xiyi had never been out once, and she couldn't help but feel a little guilty: "Sister, it's my sister who can't help you. I'll let you out of the palace next time I have another chance."
If Yunxi had only two sisters, they might have turned against each other due to various things now; but because Yunxi had other concubines, the relationship between the sisters has not diminished at all. After listening to Xiyao's words, Xiyi said : "No matter what my sister says, I am the elder sister, so naturally I should do my best first. Besides, there are many things that only my sister can do."
Xiyi's words made Xiyao feel even more guilty. She didn't know how to continue her words, so she quickly changed the topic and said, "By the way, when I came back today, I saw my eldest brother and my younger brother."
"Eldest brother and Yang'er? What did you say to them?" Xiyi's attention was diverted as expected: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen eldest brother and Yang'er for a long time. How are they now? By the way, eldest brother didn't go with the ship.
Are you going to Nanyang to conquer Majapahit? Why are you in the capital now?"
"Hey, that's right, the eldest brother obviously went to Nanyang, why is he in the capital now?" Xiyao just realized this problem: "It was Xu Jingchang and Li Xunhai who returned to the capital from Nanyang before, but there is obviously no eldest brother?" She suddenly became confused.
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However, Xiyi just mentioned it briefly. She didn't care why her eldest brother was in the capital. Seeing that her eldest sister had the intention to continue thinking, she hurriedly took Xiyao's hand and said, "Sister, don't think about this."
, It’s not a good idea for eldest brother to return to the capital. Tell me what eldest brother said.”
Xiyao stopped thinking about it and said to Xiyi: "The main thing is to talk about the situation at home. I know that everyone in the family is still healthy."
"When my mother enters the palace, I always worry that she won't tell the truth in order to reassure us. After all, my father is old, and he already had rheumatism before we entered the palace. I am always worried that he is not in good health now. I heard this today
If Yang'er talks, you won't have to worry anymore."
Xiyi said: "That's good. I also want to talk to my eldest brother. Even if it's just a casual chat, I feel at ease."
Xiyao also felt the same way. As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father. Xue Xiran is six years older than them, and because his father goes out to fight all year round, he has taken care of them like a father since they were young. They feel closer to Xue Xiran than their father.
"My husband just told me that starting from next month, my father, eldest brother and Yang'er will enter the palace on the fifteenth day of every month." Xiyao immediately told Xiyi the good news.
"Really," Xiyi said with excitement: "This is really great, I can see them every month!"
"Yes, this is really good." Xiyao also said.
The two sisters chatted and laughed for a while, and Xiyao asked, "Is there anything going on in the palace this afternoon?"
"It's nothing serious. It's just that Princess Dai and Princess An went into the palace to see Concubine Chen again." Xiyi said.
"Are they two? This is the fourth time they have entered the palace after the Chinese New Year. As expected, they are royal concubines and can enter and leave the palace almost at will." Xiyao said sarcastically. Although she has been getting along well with Miao Jin these days.
, but it doesn’t mean that she will have any kindness towards her.
Xiyi asked at this time: "Sister, do you think Your Majesty will make her queen instead?"
Although Xiyi is still a little naive, she also understands the swords and swords in the harem. She has also read history books and found that many queens have been deposed in the past, and some of their sons were deposed after being established as princes. It just so happens that today it is mentioned again
When she arrived at Xu Miaojin, she couldn't help but ask.
Regarding this issue, Xiyao is still very confident. "Sister, you only know one, but not the other. Emperor Taizu has learned the lessons of past generations and does not want his relatives to have much power."
"Why is the mother Queen Taizongwen (Prince Yiwen Chang's family) the daughter of the Chang family and not the daughter of the Xu family or the Deng family? It's because King Kaiping had passed away at that time, but Xu Da and Deng Yu were still alive."
"The reason why Emperor Taizu chose my sister and me as his queen is because our family is not a noble family."
"Furthermore, His Majesty also does not want his relatives to become too powerful. Yesterday, he told me to pay attention to Yun Zhen's marriage, and mentioned that it would be best for the daughter of the commander's family. If Concubine Chen becomes the queen, how can Your Majesty feel at ease?"
"More importantly, Yuan'er is the prince who was hugged by Emperor Taizu before his death, and he was named by himself. His status is unparalleled in legitimacy. If he were to abolish it rashly, it would be a shock to both the government and the public. Your Majesty also has no regard for Yuan'er.
If you are dissatisfied, how can you destroy him?"
Finally, Xiyao warned: "Sister, this is what we sisters say in private behind closed doors, but we must never say it to anyone."
Xiyi said: "Sister, I know." At this time, she felt that the atmosphere was a bit solemn because of this topic, and she said coquettishly: "Sister, although I don't seem to be reliable on weekdays, I don't talk randomly!"
Xiyao touched her head and smiled: "Why are you still like this?"
"Because I have a sister." Xiyi said.
Xiyao also understood what she meant and said with a smile: "Fortunately, I have a sister. Otherwise, no matter which house you went to alone like this, your parents, eldest brother, or I would not be relieved."
At this time, a palace maid announced: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is back."
Xiyao hurriedly stood up and went out to greet him, but Yunxi walked very fast today and walked in in the blink of an eye.
Xiyao and Xiyi saluted. Yunxi smiled and said, "What are you two talking about here?"
Xiyao also smiled and said, "I was just talking about visiting the lantern festival in the afternoon."
Xiyi also held a few lanterns and said: "Your Majesty, I have never seen the style of these lanterns when I was a child. Even the lanterns made in the palace this year do not have this style. I told my sister and got it
The concubine’s palace attire.”
Yunxi also suddenly felt a little sorry for Xiyi. Although Xiyao is the queen and Xiyi is just a concubine, they should not be comparable; but they are biological sisters and have a very good relationship. He usually dotes on Xiyi, but
After leaving the palace, she was left behind.
Yunxi therefore said: "Yier, since you like the lantern festival, I will take you out of the palace to visit the lantern festival tomorrow."
"Really?" Xiyi's face was full of excitement, mixed with a little disbelief: "Your Majesty really took me out of the palace?"
Yunxi smiled and said: "Why did my husband lie to you? But you must not tell anyone." Yunxi still attaches great importance to the safety of his life. He will never inform his guards in advance that he will leave the palace tomorrow.
Xiyi got a definite answer, and the expression on her face became even happier. She couldn't help but hold Yunxi's hand and said, "I knew that Your Majesty was the best to me."
Yunxi smiled evilly: "But my husband also feels that if Yi'er goes back to your palace tonight, I'm afraid the palace maid will find out something. If you spill the beans again, I'm afraid it will be leaked out tomorrow when you leave the palace."
It's something. So you can rest in Kunning Palace tonight."
Although Xiyi is still a little naive, it's not like Yunxi has never done this before. Looking at Yunxi's expression, you can tell what he is thinking, and she blushes immediately; Xiyao on the other side also understands what he means.
, with a blush on her face, she said: "Husband, I left the palace today, and I am still a little tired. Please let Yi'er accompany my husband at night." She was about to walk out.
But as soon as he took a step, he was pulled by someone, and then Yunxi's voice came from behind: "This is your dormitory, where are you going?"
Afterwards, I don’t know what Yunxi did. Xiyi made some unusual noises. Even though Yunxi had loosened her hand, she could never take this step again.