Your Majesty will suffer

In the evening, the sun was about to set, and the heat from the scorching sun still remained on the underground bricks and stones.

Nan Gongji came out of Linfu Hall, still depressed, but returned to Songming Xuan, and heard that his mother sent someone to tell him to go to Fuyuan Hall for dinner!It's embarrassing to have to force a smile when I want to come, but my mother's order cannot be violated, so I have to go.

As soon as he stepped into the Fuyuan Hall, a ball of fiery red rushed to his face!He hurriedly caught it, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a hydrangea-like thing randomly wrapped in red satin.Immediately, a silver bell-like laughter wafted to my ears, clear and sweet, no need to guess, I knew it was his unruly and self-willed younger sister Nangong Biyue---no one in the entire palace would dare to do this except for the little princess who was only in her prime. Such nonsense!

Holding the "Hydrangea" in his hand, Nan Gongji said helplessly: "Biyue, you throw this hydrangea here, but it won't count! Another day, I will ask my father to order all the young talents in Chengdu to gather under the gate of the palace to snatch yours." Only Hydrangea can find you a good son-in-law..."

Before the words were finished, the little goose-yellow figure jumped forward, snatched the hydrangea in his hand, and said with a smile: "I won't get married, I'm still young, and you are the one who wants to get married!" Pulling his skirt, he dragged it in, and shouted: "Brother is here, Niang Niang, come and see the portrait with us."

Mrs. Li was talking with Mrs. Du and Mrs. Hu in the inner hall, when Bi Yue dragged Nan Gongji and stumbled in.Seeing this, Mrs. Du reprimanded in a low voice: "Biyue, don't mess around!"

Nangong Biyue is self-willed and savage, few people can control her, even De Chong sometimes has nothing to do with her, but her biological mother, Du Shi, can still make her somewhat fearful.

After being reprimanded at the moment, Bi Yue had no choice but to let go of the hand holding her elder brother's skirt in resentment, staring down at the red ball in her hand, and muttered softly: "Elder brother walks slowly, so I'll go and rush him, I'm afraid my mother will be in a hurry " As he spoke, he secretly raised his eyes full of grievances to look at Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li loves her the most on weekdays, and at this moment she also followed her words: "Biyue is right, all this is your elder brother's fault. After school was finished early tomorrow, but he didn't come until dark, Biyue should take my place." to urge."

When Bi Yue heard this, the arrogance that had been extinguished just now rose again, and she turned to stare at Nangong Ji.

Nangongji smiled wryly: "The boy didn't delay on purpose, but he was summoned by his father after school, and it was already dark when he came out."

Mrs. Li said: "Your Majesty summoned you mostly because you were lazy in studying and studying politics, so he encouraged you."

Nangong Ji hurriedly said: "That's not the case, it was Daddy who asked him about it, so he talked for a long time."

Having been poked in the sore spot by his mother, Nan Gongji was still afraid of losing face in front of his younger sister, so he casually made up a lie to cover it up.

Although Mrs. Li was still suspicious, fortunately Hu and Du interceded for him in time, and it was really late, so Mrs. Li didn't want to be harsh on him for a while. Work hard, and don't disappoint your father's painstaking efforts." Then he passed on the order.

Hu and Du also stayed to accompany the banquet, in addition to Bi Yue and her playmate Yu Wen Rou Su who just entered the mansion yesterday!Nangongji saw that the girl was still as demure as ever, and Biyue stood by her side silently without calling her, occasionally raising her eyes and smiling calmly at her.

After dinner, the table was withdrawn, and everyone sat back in their original places.Mrs. Li ordered someone to fetch a brocade box, Biyue immediately stretched her neck and looked forward when she saw this thing, Nangongji couldn't help wondering what kind of treasure was in this box!But Du and Hu seemed to know it well, they both looked at Nangongji with smiles in their eyes.

Mrs. Li ordered the box to be presented to Nangongji, and said: "I called you here today because I have something to say. You have also reached the age of marriage. Generally speaking, this marriage is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. It's up to you! However, your father and I both think that you are stubborn. If the matter is up to the adults, I am afraid that it will not be what you want. Therefore, it is better for you to be a bit of the master yourself, so that you will regret less in the future. This In two days, Mrs. Hu and Mrs. Du and I selected some girls of the right age who have both morality, talent and appearance. This box contains the portraits of the candidates. You can choose a few suitable ones from them. In a few days It is Zhongqiu, I invite them to the palace to visit the garden and watch the lanterns, you can meet them, or you can distinguish between words and deeds, and then make a judgment based on this."

Nangongji took the box, but he felt a little uneasy.The meaning of the mother's words is already clear, what he can do is limited to this box, and even if he chooses a suitable woman from it, he may not be able to get married in the end. It is the adult's "judgment" that is the most important thing.Just thinking about it, my mother's words are not unreasonable. How many people in the world can decide for themselves when it comes to marriage?

The truth is true, but Nan Gongji always felt a little reconciled in his heart: he was not reconciled to the fact that the world is so big, but his concubine could only come out of a small box measuring one foot square; I am willing to give up my love if my parents say a word!

Speaking of princes and princes, most of them are in love early. For example, Nan Gongji, even though he has read the books of sages and sages, grew up in a palace surrounded by women and beauties. He is used to seeing snow, moon, wind and flowers. It is common to get some rain and dew occasionally, but once it passes by, it's fine.It's just that this little Highness Nangong is still an infatuated person. It was a harmless love affair, but somehow it turned into a bitter (pit) affair!

Speaking of this matter, there is still a long story.

Nangong Ji used to go to his uncle Rong'an Hou Nangong Dechang's house to walk around and have banquets. After coming and going, he came across a maiko in Dechang's mansion. This girl has a lotus face with a willow waist and beautiful appearance. Get mesmerized.

Nan Gongji then begged his uncle to give this daughter as a gift, but Dechang didn't dare to agree, not because he was weak, but because he knew that His Highness was young and not suitable for indulging in female sex. So I politely refused.I thought it was all over here, but Mrs. Dechang, Yu Shi, heard about it, and in order to please the son, she made a good idea and sent the woman into the palace!When Dechang heard about it afterwards, he was furious and reprimanded his wife severely, but it didn't help the matter.

After this girl entered the palace, she accompanied His Highness as a maidservant, making love every day, loving each other, and living happily.It's a pity that there is no impenetrable wall in this world: half a month later, the news reached Mrs. Li's ears.When she heard that the person her son had taken in was a brothel girl, the gentle Li Shi couldn't help being furious. Regardless of her son's begging, she kicked the girl out of the palace, and ordered her to be married off to avoid future troubles.

This happened only half a year ago, and Nan Gongji has always been brooding about it.Mrs. Li knew this, and thought about it, if this marriage is all decided by her parents, she is afraid that he will not be willing, and the husband and wife will not get along at that time, which will always cause trouble, so she discussed with Dechong and let him take the decision. , to make him more obedient.

Although Nan Gongji was unwilling, he did not dare to disobey the orders of his parents!After returning to Songmingxuan, he selected seven or eight portraits overnight, and ordered someone to return them the next day.

Time flies, and it is Zhongqiu in a blink of an eye.Mrs. Li passed down her order early, and that day she will go to the back garden to enjoy the flowers and the garden.

Although the back garden of the palace is not vast, it can be considered a good place to enjoy flowers and scenery, with pavilions, terraces and pavilions matching each other, green water making it interesting, and flowers and trees in harmony.

Mrs. Li brought her eldest son and palace servants to Xie Lan Pavilion first, where several young ladies have already been waiting here, they are the ones selected last time, plus the two people who joined after Mrs Li, they made up a perfect ten, summoned Entering the palace, waiting for re-election.

Mrs. Li immediately asked everyone about their age, family background, etc., and gave them hairpins.For a while, ten people were separated on both sides, all with peach blossom noodles, slim and dignified.

Mrs. Li looked very happy, and said: "Today is a festive season, and you don't have to be too cautious, just follow me around."

Everyone naturally obeyed.

The sweet-scented osmanthus in the garden is just right, with a strong fragrance, which is very refreshing.

After arriving at the Liuxiang Pavilion, Mrs. Li became a little tired, so she ordered everyone to enjoy it by themselves, while she went into the pavilion to rest.

Nan Gongji was about to follow his mother into the pavilion, but was stopped by Mrs. Hu and Mrs. Du, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, why are you following our old woman instead of going to enjoy the flowers?"

Nangongji had no choice but to move on with the others.

When Mrs. Li was not around, the group of young girls lost their restraint and gradually dispersed, heading for places they liked.

Not far behind Liuxiang Pavilion, there is a "Lanju Pavilion", which is named for the chrysanthemums planted all around.It's a pity that the early chrysanthemums are only in bud now, and it may not be the time to enjoy the flowers. It's a good place to take a rest in the cool weather.

Nan Gongji walked slowly towards the pavilion, thinking that the chrysanthemums hadn't reached their flowering period, so few people would come to such a secluded place, but he didn't expect someone to get there first!

Looking closely at the blue figure standing with her back facing her, Nangongji knew that she should be one of those girls, and was hesitating whether to go forward or leave, but suddenly she heard her talking to herself, listening carefully. : "Thinking silently before the flowers, sleeping with sorrow under the moon."

Nan Gongji couldn't help snickering secretly, not to mention whether the words made sense, but just said, where is Huayue coming from?It can be seen that he is really hypocritical!Then he deliberately teased.

Step lightly, walked behind the woman, and suddenly said: "There are no flowers and no moon, no worries about yourself if you don't think about it."

If it was as he wished, the girl was startled, and turned around immediately, a layer of bewilderment was added to her astonished face, but after all, she was a lady, and her shock was only a moment, and when she came back to her senses, she was blessed with him Greetings.

The two stood close to each other, Nan Gongji saw that her eyebrows and eyes were soft, and there was still a bit of embarrassment on her oval face. Although her appearance was not very outstanding, she was also gentle and pleasant, not as pretentious as she thought before.

The girl felt that he was looking at her, and her face turned red again.

Nan Gongji then turned around, sat down on the stone bench, and said: "Everyone else has gone to enjoy the flowers and play in the water, why are you alone in this remote place?"

The woman said: "I'm a little tired, so I'll find a quiet place to rest for a while."

Nangong Ji said: "This place is desolate and boring."

The woman said: "Just sit around for a while, and it doesn't matter if it's interesting or not."

Nangong Ji said: "If you're just sitting idle, there are plenty of places in front of you, so why do you need to walk more?" It was obviously a dilemma.

The woman understood in her heart, but she couldn't refute him clearly, so she had to endure her grievances and said: "I usually love quietness, and I came here because of the crowds in front of me." From a humble background, lack of etiquette, lack of virtue and ability, this time Mu Tianen was mistaken to enter the palace, but it is unavoidable to be inappropriate and reckless, I hope His Highness forgive me."

Hearing this, Nangongji felt that this woman had a bit of a temper, which was considered interesting, so she didn't want to make things difficult, so she changed the subject and discussed some poems and books with her.

The woman said: "My family likes to read some poems on weekdays. I occasionally make up a few nonsense sentences, but they don't make sense. I'm teaching Your Highness a joke."

Nangong Ji said: "I think it's all right!"

The woman thanked her with a smile.

The two chatted for a while, and the woman hurriedly resigned because she was afraid that it would be unsuitable to stay for a long time.

Nangongji got up and wanted to go back together.

For a moment, the woman showed embarrassment, and thought for a while to make way: "Your Highness should go back first, I might as well wait for a while."

Nangong Jidun understood her difficulty, and he laughed and blamed himself for being careless, how could the two of them go back together in full view? !Then he sat down and said, "You should go first, I don't care if I'm later."

The woman pondered for a while, or if she saw that it was getting late, she took her leave first.

Seeing her leaving figure, Nan Gongji suddenly remembered something, got up and took two steps, and asked, "What's your name?"

The woman looked back and smiled, and said generously: "Little girl Lu Chaoyun!"