In May, Huo Lin held a wedding ceremony in the Daqing Hall on the east side of the Chuigong Hall. This was the first ceremony for conferring a queen after the establishment of the Xiang Dynasty. Lively and prosperous scene.In the last ten days of the year, an official decree was made to confer the title of several concubines, among which Princess Zongxi of Lanling, the daughter of Emperor Wenzong of the former dynasty, was conferred the title of concubine Shu, one of the three concubines.

Huo Lin is very satisfied with the queen that Binglun chose for him. After marriage, he has a sweet love with Wang Sufan, and his relationship grows day by day.During this period, Binglun traveled to and from the palace almost every day to help with other affairs. It was not until the beginning of June, when the auspicious wedding period passed smoothly, that she slowly took some time off.

The sun was shining brightly, and the heat wave seemed to melt the earth.The internal officials waiting to serve under the eaves of the corridor are still full of energy and dare not relax in the slightest, and there is an awe-inspiring silence outside the hall.

Huo Lin frowned slightly, carefully reading a memorial from Wu Zhou, a young eunuch came in lightly, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Miss Lianzhen next to the eldest princess has something to see, she is waiting outside now. "

"Oh?" Huo Lin was greatly surprised, and slowly put the ink brush he had just brought back on the shelf, and ordered: "Please come in."

The bean-green bamboo curtain was raised, and Lian Zhen lowered her head to enter, and the cool air mixed with ambergris rushed towards her face.

Changle Palace is the residence of the Son of Heaven. Compared with other palaces, it feels more secluded and gorgeous, but it is the place that Lian Zhen dislikes the most in the whole palace.Because here, it will remind her of the moody emperor, the concubines in the harem who fought for favor back then, and Zong Xu, that weak and helpless child whom she regarded as her own flesh and blood.

The sudden pain in her heart caused her to be in a trance. It wasn't until the bright yellow color came into view that she realized that she had already walked in front of the imperial case, and bowed profusely: "The daughter of the people, Xie Lianzhen, kowtows to the emperor."

Seeing that she was going to give a big gift, Huo Lin somehow stood up from the dragon chair: "Let's just get back on your feet without the ceremony."

The woman in front of him, wearing a thin green shirt, is graceful and graceful, like a fairy. Huo Lin saw it for himself today, and he knew that the rumors about her appearance in the world were not only false, but even inferior. He couldn't help but marvel, and sat down slowly. Guessing that it was not Binglun who sent her here, he asked, "Is there something important for the girl to come to see me on such a hot day?"

He has a silent and stern personality, but he always treats the people around Binglun differently, these few words are very gentle and polite.

Lian really grieves about Zongxu's death, and every time she thinks about it, she still feels depressed. Although she can't bear to blame Binglun, all her resentment is transferred to Huo Lin. In addition to the fact that Huo Lin gave Binglun's maid, she always hates mentioning this person. When I saw him today, his face and expression were [-] to [-]% similar to Binglun's, and the hatred had gone out of ten without knowing it, so he calmed down and said: "The reason why the women entered the palace is to have one thing. I beg the emperor."

"What's the matter?" Huo Lin said, "Tell me."

Lian Zhen said: "The daughter of the people wants to ask the emperor to make the eldest princess stay away from the capital and start a new life elsewhere."

Huo Lin was obviously very surprised. He leaned back slowly and leaned his head on the back of the chair. After a while, Fang said, "Where are you going away from the capital? The capital is her home."

"The capital is not her home, but her prison."

Huo Lin couldn't help but change color slightly, Lian Zhen didn't show any fear, and calmly said: "The General's Mansion is her prison, the imperial palace is her prison, and every street in the capital is full of ghosts created by her and you."

Huo Lin's expression gradually calmed down: "You should be glad that it is other people who became ghosts, not us." After a pause, he said: "From now on, she is free, lost and paid. , will be compensated.”

"There are some things in this world that can never be made up for."

Huo Lin didn't know what to think of, and his eyes became dark: "Go to other places, it's still the same."

"Other places at least won't hurt her."

Huo Lin said: "My sister is not a sentimental person. If you say something like this, it only shows that you don't understand her."

"Perhaps her heart is not so cold, at least not as cold as you imagined."

Huo Lin stared at her, silent for a long time, and said: "She is my only family member, and I will not let her leave my side."

"You traveled far away from the Great Wall since you were young, thousands of miles away from the capital, but the distance did not change the fact that you are family members, but brought your hearts closer together, which is why we have the current situation." Lian Zhen said: " You are already an extremely powerful person, rich in the world, can't you help your own sister, let her stay away from the power battlefield she has been fighting for half her life, go to a new place, and start a completely different life?"

The clear and sweet voice was as soft as water, and it didn't sound aggressive. Huo Lin seemed to be lost in thought and didn't answer.

After a while, Lian Zhen spoke again, breaking the silence in the hall: "She often talks about you to me."

Huo Lin raised his eyes, and Lian Zhen said: "She said that you are alone in Xijiang. Although she misses you, she doesn't worry about you, because she knows you are smart and strong. She also said that you are her only younger brother. Really It's strange, you siblings can't help but look alike, look alike, and even speak alike."

She sighed a long time, and her voice was a little more sad: "Zong Xu is the child I watched growing up. After he died, I blamed her, but she didn't say anything. Later, she told me that she was very sad. She chose you a long time ago. She chose you not only because you are her younger brother, but more importantly, she knows that you will be a good emperor, a good emperor who can make the country prosperous and peaceful again, and a good emperor who can benefit the people of the world. .”

Huo Lin leaned on the dragon chair, his face was still calm, but there was a slight change in his dark eyes.

"I am a weak woman with little knowledge. There are many women like me in the harem. The emperor's sister is an extraordinary woman. We have followed her, relied on her, and believed in her for so many years." Lian Zhen said : "I don't know the emperor, but I believe she won't misunderstand the person, let alone pay the whole world wrongly. The emperor will definitely become a generation of wise king in the future. Now, I want to ask a question boldly, as a wise monarch, what needs to be done?" What is important is appointing people on their merits, knowing people and doing them well, not close family affection, right? And as a younger brother who loves his sister deeply, he always wants her to be happy, right?"

Huo Lin finally said: "I will think about your words carefully." Picking up the pen, dipped it in the cinnabar, and began to issue the eviction order: "You can go back."

Lian Zhen said: "Your Majesty, no matter where the Eldest Princess is, she will miss you and rest assured of you, just like when you were in Xijiang."

Yingying saluted, Fang was about to back out, the thick male voice sounded again: "Wait." Lian Zhen looked up at him, Huo Lin lowered his eyebrows, and said in a low voice, "Take good care of my sister."

"You went to see Huo Lin? You told me that you went to see Su Yun, but ended up going to the palace alone to meet Huo Lin?"

Binglun kept asking questions, Lian was really afraid that she would be angry, and hurriedly said: "I don't want to lie to you, but if you know, you definitely won't let me go." Now she took her hand and described the scene of entering the palace in detail. Talk to Binglun.

Binglun felt it was inconceivable, looked at her for a while, and let out a long breath: "He actually agreed."

Lian Zhen sat sideways on her lap, leaned softly towards her, and said triumphantly: "Now you have no more excuses."

Binglun said: "You are too courageous." She knew in her heart that she was far more than courageous. She used the word "blame" lightly to understate the blow of Zongxu's death to her, but compared her with Huo Lin. Her sister-brother friendship was exaggerated by her private words of approval, and she implied that Huo Lin was already the king in charge of his own affairs and no longer needed her assistance.With her soft sideburns on her face, she smiled silently: "Then where do you want to go? Go home?"

Lian was really in a good mood, with a smile stretched between her brows and eyes, she turned her head and thought for a while: "Of course I have to go home, but I want to find another place to settle down in the south. Do you have any places you want to go?"

"No." Binglun shook his head: "I just want to follow you, and I will go wherever you go."

While talking and joking, Gao Xian came in with some fresh fruits on a tray. Lian was so embarrassed that she wanted to get off Binglun, but Binglun deliberately exerted force and hugged her even tighter. He blushed, but fortunately Gao Xian was very knowledgeable, lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes, pretending not to see him, he put the fruit plate on the table, and was about to step back.

Binglun said: "Stand still."

Hearing her voice, Gao Xian quickly stood still, Binglun thought for a while, finally let Lian Zhen go, and ordered: "Go and call Wang Youxing."

"Gao Xian has been by my side for many years, and he is very capable. Wang Youxing has also experienced it in the past few years. He is still cautious and mature in his work." Bing Lun glanced at the two people standing on the ground, and said slowly: "Now I My status is no longer what it used to be, and it’s a bit overkill to keep you by my side, so I’ve been thinking recently, it’s more suitable for the two of you to go back to the palace as errands, what do you think?”

Gao Xian and Wang Youxing knelt down with a "plop", and said in panic: "Master, if the slave does something wrong, you can punish me anyway, and I only ask the master for mercy, don't drive the slave away."

"Okay, okay, don't come here anymore, I don't have the heart to test your loyalty at this time, and you can all hear my words clearly." Bing Lun said: "If you want to fight with me after all, I will tell the emperor that when I go to the palace, my rank will remain the same as before, and I will not treat you two badly."

Hearing this, Wang Youxing couldn't help being a little moved, but Gao Xian said: "The master is clear, the slave just wants to follow the master."

Binglun knew that he was reluctant, and said: "After a while, I may have to leave the capital and live in the south for three to five years. You are an internal official, and it will be inconvenient to follow. If you go to the emperor's side as an errand, you only need to serve me as you did in the past. He's fine, I'm not in Beijing, the emperor will only treat the old people around me more kindly, just don't worry."

Tears welled up in Gao Xian's eyes, and he kowtowed and said: "This slave has been following the master since entering the palace, and now he is going to separate suddenly. I really can't part with each other. The slave will live on forever, and I only wish to serve the master like a cow or a horse. I beg the master not to leave. Abandon the servant." Suddenly turned to Lian Zhen who was next to her, and also kowtowed: "I also ask the girl to help me talk to the master."

Back then when Binglun was in charge of the imperial court, he became the chief eunuch in charge of Chongde Palace. He was very prestigious in the palace, and he was very popular for a while. Over the years, it can be said that I have seen everyone and experienced everything, but I have seen through the four words of wealth, power, and a person as delicate as him, so he is naturally in his heart at this time. There is another consideration. After all, Binglun is the master I have served for many years. First, I have a basic understanding of her temper and character. Second, I know her abilities well, and I know that I will not suffer any losses if I follow her. Moreover, there is Lian Zhen. Beside her, it's like having an extra amulet, very reassuring.Huo Lin's temperament is even more cold and gloomy, unpredictable, if he follows him in the future, it will really be called a companion like a tiger.Because of these points, I made up my mind, no matter what, I will never go back to the palace.

Lian Zhen and Bing Lun's quarrels were all mediated by Gao Xian, and he has always been grateful to him. Seeing him kneeling and begging, he couldn't bear it anymore, and whispered beside him: "Your Highness, it's a long way to go to the south from Beijing. The manager is used to serving you, with him by his side, wouldn't it be more considerate than others? Why don't you just let him go too."

Binglun pondered for a while, and then agreed: "Alright, since he insists on this, I don't agree, it seems that I am unreasonable."

Gao Xian was overjoyed and kowtowed: "Thank you, master." Then he said: "Thank you, miss!"

Wang Youxing was very obedient, and when he saw this, he also had a sad face, and begged with tears: "This slave is absolutely unwilling to leave the master, and also wants to go with the master."

After all, he is younger and greedy for power, these words are insincere, but the feeling of reluctance is true, and his voice changes a little bit as he speaks.

"You can go to the palace with peace of mind." Bing Lun said: "I and the emperor are siblings, you serve him as you serve me, remember to be cautious in words and deeds, be loyal and dedicated, these eight characters are the eternal talisman."

Wang Youxing kowtowed and said: "This servant will definitely remember the master's instruction and serve the emperor well."

"Okay, let's all get up."

Binglun waved his hand, Gao Xian and Wang Youxing bowed and left.Lianzhen picked a fresh lychee from the fruit plate, peeled it carefully, removed the core, and passed the white flesh to Binglun's mouth. There are still a few months to go, so we can make good plans."

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