Tell me, who is the child?

Xia Zhao stood with his hands behind his back, staring straight at Zhao Sheng with sharp bright eyes, but glanced at Song Yi's hand holding Han Mengliu's sleeve from the corner of his eye.

The soldiers knelt down, and one of the officers turned over the account hastily, "Du Tong, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here, and the last general has not had time to pass it on."

Song Yi was surprised and overjoyed, and also fell to his knees.

Han Mengliu stood motionless, his eyes silently looking at the ground, he regretted it.

In order to protect the cottage, the idea of ​​choosing to reveal his identity to Zhao Sheng is really, as Song Yi said earlier, very bad.He has been smart for many years, but this time he made a complete mistake.

Zhao Sheng looked at Xia Zhao, his sharp eyes were stunned for a moment, and after a long time, he finally came out of the near dullness, his expression was extremely complicated, and he lost all momentum when he clasped his fists and saluted, "His Royal Highness, it is inconvenient for the last general to salute with armor, please With a military salute..."

"Then remove the armor," Xia Zhao raised his head and looked up, "and make up for the side concubine."

Zhao Sheng was stunned, and all the soldiers were also very puzzled: At the beginning of the founding of Daqi, Zhao Sheng was the deputy commander of the imperial guards of the imperial army, and he often accompanied Emperor Jianping.Later, Emperor Jianping pacified civil strife and border affairs. He has made countless military achievements in guarding Liangzhou in the past 20 years.Even when Emperor Jianping talked to Zhao Sheng, he treated him with kindness and courtesy.Today, the prince’s side concubine made mistakes first, the prince is still so protective and domineering, and Zhao Dutonghui, who has always been strict in military discipline and won’t buy anyone’s favor...

The soldiers were worried, but Zhao Sheng said in a low voice: "Come here, disarm this general."

The accompanying soldier bowed his head and got up, untied his shiny and heavy armor, and continued to kneel beside him with his arms in his arms.Zhao Sheng looked at Xia Zhao again, and finally knelt down on his knees in silence, his face full of sadness.

Xia Zhao glanced at him, "You were eloquent just now, why are you dumb now?"

Zhao Sheng frowned, his thin and straight body was extremely sad, "The last general will see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Side Concubine."

Xia Zhao ignored it, turned to sit on the side chair, and said calmly, "Tea."

Kneeling Zhao Sheng motioned to the general next to the tent, and the general left the tent immediately. After a while, several people brought a simple case and tea into the room, and the general said, "His Royal Highness, there is only crude tea in the army, and the utensils are not in shape. Don't be surprised, Your Highness."

Xia Zhao took a sip casually, and said casually, "It's okay." Looking around for a week, "Except for Zhao Dutong, everyone else should be flat."

The tent was startled again, but none of the soldiers moved, only Song Yi stood up.

"What? Are you willing to kneel with Zhao Dutong? That's okay too..."

"His Royal Highness." Han Mengliu who was standing quietly at the side couldn't stand it anymore, and was afraid that things would become a big mess—he had already prepared for the worst when he decided to make a big mess, but now that Xia Zhao came in person, the situation was different.And although Xia Zhao did it to protect himself, it was more likely because he was unhappy and wanted to vent his anger.

Unexpectedly, just as he uttered four words, Xia Zhao slammed the teacup on the desk, "Shut up."

Han Mengliu was taken aback, and said nothing with a dark face.

Forget it, the little prince is most angry with him.

Xia Zhao paused, suppressed his anger and said, "Zhao Dutong, all the soldiers and horses you sent should be withdrawn."

Zhao Sheng said: "His Royal Highness, according to the general's speculation, the stronghold may be entrenched by bandits. Although His Royal Highness said that it is a power in the rivers and lakes, only after a thorough investigation can the safety of the surrounding people be ensured. Your Highness, please think twice."

"Presumptuous!" Xia Zhao threw the teacup directly beside Zhao Sheng's legs, and the tea splashed all over the place, "It is true that you have worked hard to guard Liangzhou, but now, in the eyes of this palace, you are the master of such meritorious service. You and your soldiers, They have all learned to be rude to the king, disobeying orders, they are simply crazy! I tell you that there is no business for you in the cottage, and I will bear any consequences!"

"His Royal Highness..."

"Are you deaf? If you don't want to enter the pilgrimage intact, just say so!"

The tent was extremely silent, only Xia Zhao and Zhao Sheng were panting heavily alternately.

Zhao Sheng lowered his head and clenched his fists. After a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and said with difficulty: "The last general... listen to the order. Lieutenant General Li, tell the people outside the village to withdraw and bring new tea for His Royal Highness." Han Mengliu looked at Xia Zhao again with earnest eyes, "His Royal Highness, no matter what the outcome of today's matter is, I would like to advise you, beauty is a mistake, don't be confused by it, and lose your heart."

Xia Zhao snorted coldly, "I have been taught by my father, my father, and my grand tutor since I was a child, and the side concubine was consecrated by my father's decree personally. Could it be that Zhao Dutong felt that your knowledge, ability and vision are better than those of my father, my father, and my grand tutor?" high?"

"The last general doesn't mean that, it's just..."

"Then stop talking nonsense!" Xia Zhao looked arrogantly at the void, "The matter of this palace and the side concubine is not allowed to be discussed by others."

The soldiers offered new teacups, Xia Zhao drank leisurely by himself, Zhao Sheng and all the soldiers kneeling in the tent seemed to be invisible to him.

After drinking one cup after another for nearly an hour, Xia Zhaocai finally showed a look of satisfaction and boredom. He got up, glanced at Han Mengliu, and said, "Go home."

Han Mengliu looked at Song Yi, signaling him to stay here to deal with the aftermath, and Song Yi also made an expression that he didn't intend to follow and asked him to take care of himself.

Xia Zhao froze as soon as he got out of the tent, and Han Mengliu's legs also became weak: The thousand soldiers of the Liangzhou camp who returned to Beijing to face the saint heard that Zhao Sheng and other generals were punished to kneel inside, so they automatically followed the punishment, kneeling in the wilderness The sky is densely packed with no end in sight.

Han Mengliu suddenly had a premonition that his head was bigger than the last time Xia Zhao got drunk and burned.

However, the prince is the prince after all, this forced palace-like battle can only make him a little surprised, and then he walks through the long army as if nothing happened, boards the luxurious carriage with Han Mengliu, and then calls his men soldiers They are flat.

Xia Zhao and Han Mengliu each sat in a corner in the carriage, and the atmosphere was no better than that in the tent just now.

Xia Zhao put his hands on his knees, thinking that the last time Han Mengliu went out with that Song Yi for the night, and today they got together again, as if they were fighting side by side; Han Mengliu never thought of taking him with him no matter where he went. Happiness and sadness are never shared with him, what he likes and what he doesn't like is also different from him; think of Han Mengliu who can do everything he can for a friend like Li Yi Junfeng, but for himself...

However, even so, I was still worried about him, and worriedly sent someone to follow him to protect him, and even came to find him in person.

He swore that following Han Mengliu was definitely not for monitoring and control, and if nothing happened this time, he would not show up either.

But Han Mengliu probably wouldn't believe it.

Thinking about it, he coughed sadly again.Han Mengliu closed his eyes in the corner and opened his eyes, opened his mouth to ask him what's wrong, but Xia Zhao endured it desperately, and said reluctantly, "It's Yiyi's birthday in the future, so I came to look for you because I was worried that you wouldn't come back." .”

"I remember." Han Mengliu slowly closed those beautiful eyes again, and lowered her voice, "It's been a year."

On the day Yiyi was born a year ago, Han Mengliu suffered so much that he almost died.It was also that day that Xia Zhao saw his own heart clearly, and put Han Mengliu firmly in his heart.

Having someone in my heart is very fulfilling and satisfying, but also very painful.

On the tenth day of the first month of November, Xia Zhao held a birthday banquet for the eldest daughter. The empress and harem princes, princesses, princes and many officials headed by Prime Minister You attended the banquet and presented precious gifts such as gold, silver and jewelry.

Emperor Jianping was unable to come due to urgent business, so Liu Xi, the chief eunuch, sent a pair of exquisite emerald Ruyi donated by other countries.Yiyi likes it very much, and keeps playing with it in her hands.

Xia Zhao wrote a poem and a prose, and Han Mengliu painted a birthday portrait: They never discussed it, but they thought of a place to go—every year since the first birthday, they have recorded their daughter's growth in this way every year.Being born in the royal family is bound to lead a lifetime of prosperity. They cannot accompany their daughter forever, and all they can give is this special kindness.

After all, Xiaoshou Xing was young, and he was enveloped by sleepiness not long after, so the nanny took him into the bedroom to coax him to sleep.The birthday party outside was still lively, Han Mengliu also had to put on a gentle and nice smile, and toasted the guests with Xia Zhao to thank them.

When the banquet was about to end, the eunuch leader, Eunuch Liu Xi, suddenly claimed that he was ordered by the emperor to announce that the prince would accept the imperial edict after the birthday banquet.

Xia Zhao stepped forward and knelt down inexplicably, and everyone knelt down, Han Mengliu was extremely worried.

Liu Xi unfolded the imperial decree and read in a shrill voice: "Prince Xia Zhao made a big disturbance in the Liangzhou army on the eighth day of this month. In the palace, they are used to flattery and flattery, so in order to correct their character, they are immediately sent to Daqin Township, Baohe County, to reflect on farming, and I appreciate it."

Xia Zhao was suddenly cold. He also thought that once Emperor Jianping knew what he did in Zhao Sheng's army, he would definitely warn him and even punish him.But I didn't expect this punishment to be so severe.Raised his head, "Eunuch Liu, the emperor said, immediately..."

Liu Xi also watched Xia Zhao grow up, and could only nod sadly at this moment, "His Royal Highness, the emperor still has an order not to allow you to bring any entourage." After thinking about it, "The emperor also said that he would punish you immediately, But seeing that the little princess's birthday is approaching, I want you to celebrate the little princess's birthday first, and then... hey. His Royal Highness, can you accept the order?"

Xia Zhao was silent for a moment, then raised his slightly trembling hands, "I naturally...accept the order, and thank my father."

Liu Xi handed over the imperial decree to Xia Zhao with a bitter face, and glanced at Han Mengliu who was kneeling next to him, lamenting in his heart.

The banquet that was so lively just now is now deserted, and the table is full of leftovers from mountains and seas. Compared with the brilliance when it was first served, it is only a moment, and it is just like the ups and downs of people.

The queen didn't say a word, and the rest of the people looked at each other dumbfounded, with countless guesses in their hearts: the dignified prince was sent to farm alone, and was not given any chance to explain to the saint.That embarrassing side concubine will definitely not be able to help, as long as it doesn't make more trouble, it's good.Although the prince is married, he only has one daughter, and the other princes have sons.It seems that although the crown prince has not been abolished today, he is probably not far from being abolished.

That's how people are.When someone is fighting you, you can't go wrong with being on your guard.Suddenly, one day, he was happy without his opponent, but he didn't know that if he was happy, he would make a mistake and show his feet.God knows what the prince is going to do in the Liangzhou army, and the whole court is full of civil and military affairs, but anyone who is a little old, who doesn't know how much Emperor Jianping used and trusted Zhao Sheng. Back then, he even...

The guests came in high spirits and returned in disappointment, and the queen did not say anything to Xia Zhao when she drove back to the palace.

The crowd dispersed, and the courtyard became more and more deserted, but Han Mengliu was the only one who was still by Xia Zhao's side.

Xia Zhao stood up holding the imperial decree, "Eunuch Liu, are you leaving now?"

Liu Xi nodded sadly, "Get on the road now, the other side is ready, and this old slave will personally send His Highness there."

"Okay." Xia Zhao wanted to see Han Mengliu, but finally held back, "Can you wait for a while, I will go to see the Princess."

"Of course." Liu Xi almost shed tears, "This old slave is waiting for His Highness."

"Thank you, father-in-law." Xia Zhao squeezed out a smile, and when he turned to enter the inner hall, the loose hem of his fine clothes lightly brushed against Han Mengliu's sleeve.

In the bedroom, Yiyi was lying on the bed and sleeping soundly, with a sweet smile on her white and tender cheeks.Xia Zhao also smiled, tapped the skin around Yiyi's lips twice with his thumb, and said with a sore nose, "Father won't be with you in the near future, you have to be obedient, be obedient... wait for your father to come back." Turning around, he refused. After leaving, the nanny wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

In the main hall, Han Mengliu was still standing where he had just been, without moving at all.

Xia Zhao still didn't look at him, and went straight to Liu Xi, "Eunuch, let's go."

Liu Xi looked Xia Zhao and Han Mengliu back and forth several times, and finally he could only sigh, "Please, Your Highness."

Xia Zhao straightened his back and walked resolutely, as if he was not going to be punished, but resolutely to do something earth-shattering.

The gorgeous clothes turned around by the door and were never seen again.Han Mengliu looked back dejectedly, the huge birthday peaches on the table were still brightly colored.

The author has something to say: emmmmm, the little prince is amazing this time, he yelled at his daughter-in-law and his father, and he must not yell for nothing!But the little prince was wronged, saying that I obviously don't know anything!

I will talk about the life experience of the little prince later, if you want to know more details, please read the series "The Right Prime Minister of the Founding of the People's Republic of China is My Wife", see the column.