When Emperor Jianwen and Empress Yu ate, there were servants behind her to serve the dishes. Therefore, the princes had no need to be courteous. Of course, there was no chance.
The seat next to Emperor Jianwen has always belonged to Princess Changping. They were far away, so it was inconvenient to do the dishes!
Unexpectedly, the Sixth Princess actually won the favor of Emperor Jianwen today. She sat closest to her and looked cute and courteous. It was really dazzling to see.
The concubines also felt it was an eyesore.
It's a pity that Emperor Jianwen didn't feel it was an eyesore at all, but found it very useful. His handsome face even in middle age always had a smile on his face.
Even Empress Yu also smiled and praised: "Although we have a bunch of children, we have only been cared for by our children today."
Princess Changping was not happy and sighed half-jokingly: "In the past, my father, the emperor, and my mother loved me the most, but now I love the six emperors the most."
Sheng Hong corrected with a smile: "Eldest Imperial Sister, don't call me Sixth Imperial Sister tonight, just call me Seventh Imperial Brother."
Princess Changping: "..."
When I changed my clothes, it seemed as if I also changed into a different person.
The silent sixth princess suddenly turned into a lively and naughty young seventh prince...
Not only Princess Changping, but also the concubines present felt the same.
So, throughout the night, the concubines, the prince, and Princess Changping, with complicated and unspeakable emotions, silently watched the Sixth Princess please Emperor Jianwen.
Wait, it doesn't seem right to call the sixth princess.
Calling him the Seventh Prince? It’s not appropriate either!
What a mess!
…
After the palace banquet, Emperor Jianwen did not stay in Jiaofang Palace, but drove to Hanxiang Palace.
Princess Changping felt a little dissatisfied and whispered to Queen Yu: "The Sixth Emperor's sister is pretending to be the Seventh Emperor's younger brother. She is clearly doing this intentionally to compete for Concubine Mei's favor."
So what?
Queen Yu's reaction was very dull: "Concubine Duan has been favored recently, it would be good for Concubine Mei to suppress her arrogance."
Princess Changping frowned: "Queen Mother..."
"I know everything about the harem, so you don't have to worry." Empress Yu said calmly: "It's getting late. You and your consort should take Jin'er back to rest early!"
Princess Changping stopped in dismay, and she and her consort led her daughter out of Jiaofang Hall.
Queen Yu sat alone in her bedroom, picked up a book and started reading.
More than ten years ago, she was so sad that Emperor Jianwen stayed with his concubines, and she cried until dawn. But no amount of tears could bring back her once devoted lover.
If you no longer have anyone who cares about you, who will you shed tears for?
…
The concubines had been holding back all night, and after returning to their respective palaces, they had to lose their temper.
The princes also have their own thoughts.
The only happy person is Sheng Hong.
Wearing a brocade robe, he rode a horse to the palace gate. The imperial guard guarding the palace gate was shocked when he saw the "Sixth Princess" in men's clothing.
Sheng Hong said lightly: "Open the palace gate."
According to the rules of the palace, the palace doors must be locked at the time of Xu, and the palace doors are not allowed to be opened easily. However, rules are dead, and people are alive. No one dares to stop the princesses and princes from entering and leaving the palace gates.
Soon, the palace door opened.
Sheng Hong rode a horse and galloped out.
After a while, Princess Changping and the Princess Consort also arrived at the palace gate. The imperial guards guarding the palace gate opened the palace gate on their own initiative without waiting for instructions.
After a while, the fourth prince also arrived on horseback.
What happened tonight? Why do everyone have to leave the palace?
The guard guarding the door was muttering in his heart, and he didn't even have the courage to say hello to the fourth prince who was as cold as ice, so he opened the palace door in a hurry.
The figure of the fourth prince immediately disappeared into the thick darkness of night.
…
The moonlight tonight is particularly bright and bright, leaning like water on the ground.
Autumn has entered at this time, and at night, there is no trace of heat anymore. The cool autumn wind blows on the face of the fourth prince who is riding a horse, making his face cold.
But it can't extinguish the burning anger in my heart.
The fourth prince pursed his thin lips, a cold and angry light flashed in his eyes, kicked the horse's belly with both legs, and galloped to the door of Lu Mansion in less than a stick of incense.
Mr. Lu Ge was the elder of the current dynasty, and his residence was quite close to the imperial palace. This mansion was specially gifted to Mr. Lu by Emperor Jianwen, which demonstrated the emperor's high regard for his chief minister.
The fourth prince and Lu Chi were both classmates and good friends, and they had frequent exchanges on weekdays. Lu Chi had accompanied the fourth prince to the palace several times, and the fourth prince also often came to the Lu Mansion.
After hearing the news, the steward of the Lu Mansion hurriedly greeted him respectfully, bowed and saluted: "I have met His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince."
I was secretly wondering, why did the fourth prince suddenly come so late?
The fourth prince gave a brief instruction: "I'm here to find Lu Chi."
After saying that, he stepped in.
It was obviously unreasonable to arrive suddenly and break into the mansion without being notified. However, the other party was the fourth prince with a distinguished status, and no one dared to stop him.
The concierge was confused at first, but he quickly realized what was happening and ordered the boy to run to pass the message.
…
The fourth prince walked very fast, and the boy took a shortcut to report the news, but he could only move one step faster.
Lu Chi, who was writing at his desk in the study, was quite surprised when he heard the servant's announcement and hurriedly stood up to greet him. As soon as he reached the door, the figure of the fourth prince appeared in front of him.
Lu Chi hurriedly raised his hands and saluted: "I have met His Highness."
The fourth prince nodded slightly and stepped into the study.
The study room is spacious and clean, and the large bookshelves are filled with all kinds of books. Among them are many ancient and unique books.
Lu Chi likes to read and has a hobby of collecting ancient books. I don't know how much money was spent on this cabinet of books. The fourth prince also gave him several books, and Lu Chi carefully arranged them on the bookshelf.
The fourth prince, who was full of irritability and gloominess, entered the study and stood in front of the bookshelf. His angry mood strangely subsided slowly.
Lu Chi was careful and keenly aware of the fourth prince's bad mood, but he didn't say anything or ask any questions, and just stayed by his side silently.
After a long time, the fourth prince opened his mouth to break the silence: "I really didn't expect that I would lose the archery at the hands of the sixth prince sister."
Yes, who could have expected such a result?
How could the proud fourth prince withstand such setbacks?
Lu Chi sighed secretly in his heart and gently comforted him: "Who can win forever? Your Highness only lost slightly. In fact, he scored a total of twenty-seven points in archery today, which is already very good."
That's why I'm even more depressed.
If he missed, it would be fine if he lost. However, he played very steadily, and twenty-seven points was a rare high score. Even if he were to try again, he might not be able to reach twenty-eight points.
Six princesses and thirty points.
He didn't even have an excuse to comfort himself.
The Sixth Princess has outstanding talent and is a natural martial arts genius. After only half a year of training, she has already surpassed him...
The fourth prince's eyes were dark, shining with anger and unwillingness.
Lu Chi could only continue to comfort her: "Your Highness the Princess is a girl after all. No matter how outstanding your archery skills are, there will be no hindrance to Your Highness." (To be continued)
