Tell me, who is the child?

Li Yi and Jun Songfeng are officially engaged, and the business in the capital is shocked. Thinking of the old gossip and the resurgence of Du's mansion after being robbed, there is a lot of discussion.

Juniper couldn't stand this.He filed a false complaint with the general supervisor, and handed over his resignation paperwork. Now he is waiting for the approval, so he excuses that he still has an official position and is inconvenient to show up more, and avoids entertainment in business if he can.

Li Yi is not the case, he wants to marry a daughter-in-law so that the world will know it, and he hangs around all day long.Juniper refused to play with him, and every time Li Yi asked him to play, he would only agree once or twice out of ten times.

Originally, the two families had discussed that the wedding would be held after Jun Songfeng officially resigned from office, but a good thing suddenly happened in the middle: Ruxiang Pavilion, the leader of Goulan in Beijing, wanted to open a branch in Liuxian Town, and found Heng Qingyuan to make woodware and open it. The costumes and jewelry of the girls and boys in the "Flower Fair" that day.

Li Chongnuo decided to hand over this matter to Li Yi and Junfeng, and let them do it freely, thinking that after this business was completed, the two would be able to get along pretty well.At that time, the wedding was held together with the new business, which can be said to be a matter of course, and the joy is added to the joy.

Everyone thinks this is very good, but Li Yi is a little bit empty because she can't marry Juniper right away.But this is not only a big business, but also a long-term business. Moreover, Heng Qingyuan's affairs are piled up like a mountain, and Rui Fulin is reorganizing.

Anyway, their engagement has been spread all over the streets and alleys, and there is a little meat ball that can crawl to connect, the overall situation is settled.Now he just needs to keep working hard so that Juniper, who is getting more and more obedient, can't do without him more and more.

Li Yi thought so seriously.

Before going to Liuxian Town, Li Yi and Junfeng made a special trip to visit Han Mengliu, and forced Han Mengliu to go to the medical clinic for a check-up, and heard the doctor say that there is no serious problem, but he needs to pay attention to rest and not to exercise too much before he is satisfied .

The two of them were going to leave Beijing to deal with business, the wedding was postponed for half a year, and they couldn't get together very often in the near future, so Han Mengliu immediately made a congratulatory picture of the two of them holding wine under the red candles in the bridal chamber, expressing their affection.

Li Yizhang applauded, "I have no regrets in this life to get a picture from the imperial painter. It's just that Brother Han, your painting is too beautiful. How can we have such a fairy-like figure, and Tumu Gong is not so gentle."

Juniper pursed his lips and looked at Li Yi.

Han Mengliu said with a smile: "The so-called fairy's appearance is probably because Xi Shi is in the eyes of the beholder. What's more, isn't the night of wedding candles in the bridal chamber just gentle and lingering, like a fairy?"

Li Yi laughed loudly, "Yes, yes, Brother Han is very reasonable."

Juniper's face was reddish, and he changed the subject and said, "Young Master Han, do you still want to continue to be an official?"

Han Mengliu said vaguely: "Mr. Du's affairs have been decided, and it's a very wise choice to withdraw. But I'm still in the game, even if I forcibly withdraw, I will still be dragged in in the end. It's better to see the trick."

Li Yi and Jun Feng didn't know what to say, so they could only tell Han Mengliu to be careful and tell them immediately if necessary.Li Yi was afraid that Han Mengliu would be fooled, and emphasized again that Liuxian Town was only half a day away from the capital, and he would come back from time to time, and whenever he came back, he would definitely come to him.

Han Mengliu responded one by one tirelessly, and sent them out, watching them get into the carriage and go away, the smile on his face faded.

Last year's Yuan Ye, he knew very well that Xia Zhao was a person who could not be easily shaken off if he got involved, and he knew that it would bring endless disasters, but he still made a move.

In the past 30 years, he has been looking for excitement and doing things that ordinary people can't understand, even he can't understand.The root cause of this, he always thought it was what he once said to Xia Zhao, "If you don't look for excitement, you will be empty and hopeless and unable to persist in living", but the moment he saw Li Yi smiling and holding the hand of the slightly shy Juniper Feng into the door, he Finally understood——

In the past, he only knew he wanted to live, but he didn't know why he wanted to live.

So the real reason for everything he did was to seek answers.

He, Han Mengliu, why must he live?

If one person can't do it, go to the next person; if one thing doesn't work, do another one;One day, he'll understand why.

At that time, maybe he can also be like Li Yi or Juniper Feng, the anger can be genuine, and the smile can be frank.

Summer afternoon.

The smoked willows are blowing by the Yushui River, and the newly bloomed lotus flowers are either gathered together or scattered scattered. Prince Xia Zhao accompanied Emperor Jianping and the Queen to enjoy them together.Han Mengliu stood in the team of attendants, his eyes were distant and flat, and he dutifully considered the poems for the occasion.

"Father, look at that golden lotus, its brilliance is shining and noble, just like my father." Xia Zhao pointed at the pool, his movements and words were very clever, like a child with a natural nature.

The Queen smiled slightly, "Zhaoer's compliment makes me ashamed." Looking at Emperor Jianping, "I heard from the Taifu that Zhaoer has done very well in his homework recently, and his temper is more stable than before."

Emperor Jianping said: "Well, after all, I have experienced a lot of things, and I have made some progress, so I should continue to work hard."

Xia Zhao immediately bowed more obediently, "I will follow the teachings of my father, and I will definitely live up to my father's and father's expectations."

"Zhao'er is already an adult. She knows what to do and what not to do, and she doesn't mess around anymore." The empress is the biggest winner in the harem. She has been with the emperor for many years, and her skill in guessing the holy will is first-rate. After the forged dragon robe, Xia Zhao was firmly seated as the prince, and he also found out what was in Emperor Jianping's mind.

"Your Majesty, Zhao'er is not young anymore, it's time to accept the concubine."

A willow leaf was blown down from the branch, and it swirled and landed on the water surface. The texture of the water rippled in circles, and the clear and peaceful water surface suddenly became chaotic.

Xia Zhao looked at the Queen in surprise, and then at Emperor Jianping.Emperor Jianping said calmly: "That's right, for a grandson like Zhaoer's age, the children can have fun on the streets of the capital. Is there any recommendation from the Empress?"

The queen smiled and bowed her head, "Your Majesty is wise, I do have a suitable candidate here."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Xia Zhao stood straight, his scalp was numb and his palms were sweating.Where are those beautiful eyes of the person not far behind?

The queen turned her body slightly, and her smiling eyes brushed Xia Zhao's ear and looked back, "It's the one who has friendship with Zhao'er to enshrine Hanlin, Lord Han Mengliuhan."

Xia Zhao was shocked.

Emperor Jianping wrote lightly: "Why him?"

The Queen turned and went to Han Mengliu, "Thesis talents, Mr. Han is the top name in the discipline, Jing Taifu is full of praise for his poems and paintings, there is no doubt about his high knowledge; in terms of martial arts, he can come and go freely surrounded by killers, he can be called a master Improper courage; talk about appearance..." He stopped and looked at the pond full of lotus flowers, "Just now Zhao'er said that the golden lotus looks like a minister, but the minister wants to say that a pond of golden lotuses will lose all color when Mr. Han is here. What's more Zhao'er and Mr. Han have an old relationship, and it would be a good thing to renew their friendship. No matter how you look at it, Mr. Han is the best candidate, even if he is a little older, it doesn't matter." Suddenly the smile disappeared, "It's just family background..."

"Family background is not an individual's choice, not to mention that in my heart, General Han Ping is also one of the best."

"Your Majesty is very right. Your Majesty's mind is so impressive to the world."

"But as far as I know, Han Qing has the physique of a dragon."

"It is true that Shenlong's physique is not suitable for childbearing, but Zhao'er will definitely not marry only one concubine in the future, so there is no need to worry about offspring. In other respects, Mr. Han is outstanding in every way."

"Mm, what the empress said is reasonable. It's just that the matter is too big and needs to be discussed in detail."

"That's the case, everything is subject to His Majesty's orders."

The emperor and the empress acted as if no one was around to discuss wantonly, and the attendants all lowered their heads, their eyes wandering between Xia Zhao's and Han Mengliu's boots.As a courtier, Han Mengliu was not allowed to visit the empress and prince without purpose.Xia Zhao, who was opposite him, also avoided looking directly at Han Mengliu.

He knew that it was absolutely impossible for Han Mengliu to be a priest in Hanlin in peace and stability, but he didn't expect that things would happen so quickly, and it was still... such an unexpected thing.Selfishly speaking, he wanted to marry Han Mengliu as his concubine thousands of times, why didn't he want to agree to it right now?But he also clearly knew that this was not as simple as accepting a concubine, not to mention Han Mengliu...

I don't know whether to call him ridiculous or sad, but when he first heard that the Queen asked him to marry Han Mengliu, he was really happy, and felt that the whole sky lit up.He also felt the same way when Han Mengliu tried his best to save him several times.But soon, the bright sky was suddenly covered with darkness, almost suffocating him.

Xia Zhao bowed and said, "Father, father, my son thinks..."

"What? Speaking of accepting the concubine, Zhao'er can't wait?" The Queen joked, "Your father and emperor are in charge of this matter, so Zhao'er is waiting for the final good arrangement. It's late, and His Majesty is busy with government affairs, so let's start today." Let's go away." His eyes asked Emperor Jianping, and Emperor Jianping agreed, and the chief eunuch sang "The Emperor is driving", Xia Zhao had no choice but to swallow the words, and bowed to see him off.

The emperor's guard of honor was getting farther and farther, and Xia Zhao's spirit was just a little slack, when he turned around, he saw Han Mengliu standing opposite him with deep eyes.

The person who can be hugged in one step seems to be in the painting, even if it is attached to the face, the temperature cannot be felt.His lips moved several times, but before he could think of what to say, Han Mengliu turned around and left.

The sleeves of the official uniform caught the breeze, the clouds rolled, and the sky was blue.

That night, Han Mengliu dreamed of his parents.

For a while, in the martial arts training ground, Han Ping taught him martial arts, praised him for his great achievements in the future, and said that even if he couldn't do it himself, the emperor would eventually come from the Han family.It was the study room at home again, and the mother gently said to the father with a book in her sleeve, whoever is the emperor, as long as my son is happy, I will do whatever he wants.

Han Ping said that his wife buried his son's talent, and Mrs. Han blamed her husband for being too obsessed.

Little Han Mengliu watched curiously.

The picture was hazy, Han Mengliu woke up, the reality that was within reach just now turned into nothingness, the clearness in front of him was the light that penetrated in the morning, after all, he was the only one in the bedroom.

Over the years, he has been trying to forget the past to alleviate the pain engraved in his bones, but he has not forgotten those gradually blurred pictures, but he dare not bring them up, dare not face them squarely.

It turned out that he remembered every word his parents said.

Not long after entering the palace in the early morning, under the imperial decree, Han Mengliu was appointed as the side concubine of the crown prince, studied etiquette in Yuxiao Palace, and officially married one month later.

The ruling and opposition parties were shocked.

He took off the imperial official uniform, handed back the seal, and followed the attendants to the harem.

Outside the Meridian Gate, Cheng Xi knelt down on one knee and stopped the prince Xia Zhao who was out of control. He tried every means to persuade him to no avail, so he could only say: "If Your Highness resists the decree today, it will really kill Mr. Han."

Xia Zhao froze for a moment, shaking in a daze.

He originally thought that Emperor Jianping and the queen regarded Han Mengliu as a thorn in their side, and wanted to get rid of him and cut off their own ideas, so the marriage was actually to invite the king into the urn.Now Jing Chengxi reminded him to realize that after the forged dragon robe, Emperor Jianping's test on him has not yet ended, and the real purpose of bestowing the marriage is to test whether he will be entangled by his children's affair.

If he was really trapped by love, neither he nor Han Mengliu would end well.

But now that Han Mengliu is in Yuxiao Palace, there will be many dangers that he can't guess at any time, how can he ignore Han Mengliu's safety for the so-called test?

After being persuaded by Cheng Xi to go back, Xia Zhaoming thought hard about a way to kill two birds with one stone, thinking that his complexion was yellow and his cheeks were clear.

But Han Mengliu's life is unexpectedly smooth: every day, he learns etiquette and the way of being a concubine from the queen and the teachings, and sometimes talks with the queen about poetry, painting or gadgets from all over the world, and the rest of the time can be spent freely.

The queen did not restrict his movements, but he thought that as long as he stepped out of the Yuxiao Palace, the result would not be easy, so he stayed peacefully, his spirit became lazy, and his figure became slightly wider.

One day when he was reading a book in the bedroom, there was an unusual light sound outside the door. He had deep internal energy, and he could detect it with a little discernment.Raising his eyes, the door opened, and indeed it was Xia Zhao who came sneakily and cautiously.

"Ameng, come with me." Without giving him any chance to speak, Xia Zhao snatched the slender-knuckle hand from the book, squeezed it tightly and quickly folded it out.The two attendants fell outside the door, Han Mengliu glanced at them lightly.

"Today Concubine Li invited her father and the princes of the harem to listen to the opera. The scene is very grand, and there are many people serving. We should take advantage of this opportunity, and it should be fine." Xia Zhao looked like he was planning a strategy. He was familiar with the time and place when the guards in the palace changed shifts Very soon, he dragged Han Mengliu all the way to avoid people from all over the place, arrived at the gate of the palace safely, and left the palace smoothly by relying on the noble status of His Highness the Crown Prince.

The carriage galloped wildly, and Xia Zhao was free to look at the person who was thinking about him day and night, but he only glanced twice before turning his head away.Han Mengliu smiled and said, "What is His Highness the Crown Prince's sudden attack?"

Xia Zhao sat up straight and said earnestly, "Ameng, I know you don't want to marry me...the palace is too dangerous. I will secretly send you away today, so you will go far away and never come back again." gone."

Han Mengliu put away her smile, "What about you?"

Xia Zhao showed an indifferent expression, "As long as you leave, I will refuse to admit it, and then cry and complain, my father and father will not do anything to me. Those servants didn't see that it was me who robbed you." , nothing." After thinking for a while, he added with a smile, "Don't worry."

Han Mengliu sighed, and looked at Xia Zhao steadfastly, "I think His Royal Highness is getting thinner, but I don't think so, but his brain is also thinner."

Xia Zhao frowned inexplicably.

"Your father, emperor and father chose me. Where else can I go? It's better to face it calmly and tell them to use up what they can use."

Xia Zhao leaned forward anxiously, "Ameng, I know that as long as you are willing, you will be able to go to a place where no one can find you. Unless, unless you are with me..." After hesitating for a moment, Wei Hong His face turned away, "You have to fight side by side with me before you decide to stay, and you are willing to enter the game."

His voice faded, and he realized that he was shameless again.

Han Mengliu has long been used to such words that are both probing and sincere, so she didn't have any special reaction, she just said indifferently: "His Royal Highness, do you still remember what the queen said before leaving by the imperial pool that day?"

Xia Zhao thought about it for a while, "Father said, let us not be in a hurry, and wait quietly for Father's arrangement, it must be a good arrangement."

"This is to imply that you and I can't escape."

Xia Zhao's eyes lit up, it turned out that his father had already given a hint at that time, and this was exactly what he had expected before.Telling Han Mengliu her thoughts about the test, Han Mengliu listened and thought about it.

"The queen is really your biological father? Could it be that other Junxiu gave birth to you and recorded it under the name of the queen?"

Usually hearing this, I must have thought it was a joke, but today's situation is different, Han Mengliu is very serious, and Xia Zhao replied seriously: "Of course my father is my biological father, why do you say that?"

Han Mengliu was leaning on the couch, her long eyelashes casting shadows under her eyes.

Looking at everything, Xia Zhao thought those were tests, but he always felt that it was Emperor Jianping who used all kinds of disasters to teach Xia Zhao how to become a real emperor: the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet and fake dragon robes were to teach him how to become a real emperor. How to deal with powerful brothers, how to use close and capable officials, how to predict the opponent's movements, and how to stay calm; and this marriage is to teach him how to control potential enemies who have the opportunity to incite turmoil and... How to deal with emotions/events .

These are things that cannot be taught directly no matter how many books and how powerful the tutor is.

Although Emperor Jianping's methods were rough, he really took Xia Zhao very seriously.

Therefore, Emperor Jianping's wishful thinking this time is: Xia Zhao likes him now, and he is dispensable to Xia Zhao, so the most likely situation after marriage is that in his dispensable attitude, Xia Zhao is dispensable. From disappointment to sadness, from sadness to numbness, from numbness to boredom, until the loss of expectations for the most precious and rare relationship between people.Then, under the eyes of the new generation of mature emperors, the son of Han Ping, not to mention making trouble, whether he can live in peace is a problem.

It is precisely because of this that he, Han Mengliu, is only a side concubine.

If parents really love their sons, they must have far-reaching plans for their sons.

Although the queen has always stood by Xia Zhao's side, and has shown her love and expectation for Xia Zhao more clearly, but from the first time he saw the queen, he felt that there was nothing wrong with that behavior, like He keeps reminding himself that "the crown prince is a child of this palace", and it is more like manipulating this chess piece. The only thought of the chess player is to make this chess piece the ultimate winner on the chessboard.

This is really not like what the biological father did.

But these things, it is better not to tell the little prince for the time being, so he just replied "I don't think the queen seems to care about you very much".Xia Zhao didn't think too much, and only replied, "Father's temperament is already mediocre."

After a while, Han Mengliu said: "His Royal Highness, order to stop. This time, I, the future side concubine, accompanied His Highness out to play, and I should go back after relaxing."

Xia Zhao looked at Han Mengliu, was silent for a long time, finally sighed, got up and knocked on the car door.

The two walked out of the car, and the green mountains and green waters in the suburbs of Beijing came into view, and the troubles and mundane affairs dissipated in an instant.

Xia Zhao stood still by the water, looking at the surrounding mountains, "This is very similar to the place we used to live in."

"His Royal Highness has good eyesight." Han Mengliu stood one step behind Xia Zhao, "I didn't see it, I think mountains, rivers and rivers are similar."

"You have been to many places, probably because you are used to seeing the beautiful scenery, so you say such a thing. Although I am a prince, I have been well-clothed and well-fed since I was a child, but I have not been to many places, and I really feel itchy."

Han Mengliu smiled cooperatively, and Xia Zhao said, "Ameng, if there is a chance, can you accompany me to see the scenery elsewhere? You can tell me about the places you think are beautiful and interesting."

Han Mengliu didn't answer, Xia Zhao's figure was obviously sad, and his sensitive heart was plucked again, and he asked shamelessly and gloomily: "Ameng, in all fairness, you really don't want to marry me, right?" Right?" Actually, he didn't ask for an answer, because he knew the real answer too well.But the reason why I still have to ask is because I was lucky.

After all, who really likes, who is willing to give up easily.

"Ameng, I used to be arrogant and domineering, and I couldn't tolerate anyone in my heart except my father. You made me change, and I will not change back. No matter what happens in the future, I will never change again." Looking back, Han Mengliu was dressed in an amber gown, standing quietly under the evening clouds in the suburbs, like a beautiful painting.

Anyway, he didn't want to leave, he must have his own plan.It's dangerous now, but fortunately, he is here, so he can protect him no matter what.

He, Ameng, and Yiyi, their fates are already linked together, they are inseparable no matter what.

At the beginning of September, it was a very auspicious occasion. Daqi Crown Prince Xia Zhao married his side concubine Han Mengliu who was a commoner, and announced to the world that the whole world celebrates together.

On the wedding night in the bridal chamber, Xia Zhao looked at Han Mengliu Wushuang's face in the red light of the thick wedding candles, feeling happy and sad at times, sharp and tangled at times.

"You... If you are tired, just rest." After speaking, she sat upright on the edge of the bed, motionless.

Han Mengliu, who was rubbing lightly with his clothes, felt the crampedness hidden in the pretendingly indifferent breathing, and sighed helplessly, and put his arms around Xia Zhao's waist sideways, and pressed his lips gently.Xia Zhao's breathing was stagnant, his body trembled slightly, and he turned over and pressed Han Mengliu on the bed.

The shoes and socks fell off, the red clothes became entangled, and the whole room was filled with the noble golden red color.

In a small town a hundred miles away, the news of the prince's wedding was spread all over the streets.

In the empty hall of Ruxiang Pavilion, which has not yet opened, Li Yi jumped up, "I haven't seen you for a few days, why are you like this?!"

Juniper squinted at him slightly, with dissatisfaction hidden in his forbearance.

This matter still needs to start from the day when Li Yi and Jun Feng first arrived in Liuxian Town.