Come on, Your Highness

In the blink of an eye, it was the Spring Festival, the court was dismissed, the academy was closed, and everyone went home bustlingly preparing for the New Year.

After being locked up in a small black room for more than a month, the 12 people who were studying were able to escape from the sea of ​​suffering under the pressure of the devil's hell and relax for... six days.

Speaking of which, He Xichao really misses the kind of time when he woke up in the morning and opened his eyes to start class, seized time to eat at noon, continued to study despite being sleepy in the afternoon, and was only given half an hour of rest after dinner, and then continued to study hard until the middle of Haishi, and finally marched Wash and sleep in the same way, and reincarnate the next day...

Twelve hours a day, in addition to four hours of sleeping, one hour for eating and resting in the middle, the rest is either attending class or reviewing. In later generations, this is the common semi-military management of high schools.

Xiao Hong once complained that He Xichao's one-hour tuition every day after dinner was too tiring.However, when he took a bath one time, he came to listen with great interest, and he never dared to tell others about the difficult years. He held He Xichao's hand and almost burst into tears, "Xichao, you really didn't lie to me. You did show mercy to me."

He Xichao gave him a big roll of eyes.

The day before New Year's Eve, under He Mingrui's repeated pleas, Wei Guogong finally agreed to bring the second wife back from the family temple.

He Xichao had no objection, the Li family's in-laws were still there, and they were not allowed to return to the feud during the Chinese New Year.What's more, the backyard has already been controlled by the eldest lady, and the staff has been changed over and over again. Even if the second lady wants to make some noise, it is not easy. He Xichao has achieved her goal and is not worried.

He Xichao released people early today, and it was too early to return to the Duke's residence. He sat in the study for a while, sorting out some materials, and then some voices came from outside. I'm going to my aunt."

He just came back yesterday, but today he sent someone to An Yunxuan, He Xichao looked at Xia He and asked what was the matter.

Xia He said with a strange expression, "I also brought a lot of things."

Bundles of silk and satin were held in front of Li Yuechan, and the box was opened again. Inside were rings and collars, gold hairpins, earrings and bracelets... all kinds of gold, jade and precious stones dazzled the eye.

Li Yuechan's eyes moved from here to there, and she intuitively felt that her eyes were full of emerald green flowers, which were dazzling. She moved her eyes away with difficulty, and asked suspiciously: "Nurse Gu, what is sister doing?"

Nanny Gu has long since lost the arrogance of signing first, she put on a smile on her face, and said with a little low-key gesture: "Auntie, this is the one carefully selected by Madam when she came back and gave it to you in the warehouse. Madam said that since my aunt and Master Xichao returned to the Duke’s Mansion, she has been targeting you all the time, and she almost caused Master Xichao to delay the imperial examination. She introspected herself to the Bodhisattva every day in the family temple, and Jijing figured out what she had done wrong. I also ask my aunt to forgive Madam for the sake of sisters."

Li Yuechan was stunned when she heard this, she never thought that the Second Madam would apologize to her, as long as she didn't make things difficult, she would be thankful, but now listening to Nanny Gu's words, she just felt that she was hallucinating.

"Sister, she..."

"The madam wanted to come in person, but she was ashamed to see you and Master Xichao. Tomorrow's New Year's Eve, when things were busy, she ordered her servants to bring the gifts first. After a year later, she would come to talk about the relationship between sisters and brothers." Love." Gu Momo smiled and asked the maid to put everything away, and when she turned around, she saw He Xichao walking in with Xia He.

He Xichao's gaze paused for a moment on the golden box on the table and the fabric and satin beside it, and Li Yuechan hurriedly explained: "Xichao, it was sent by my sister, the second lady, and said it was an apology."

Li Yuechan was a little apprehensive, afraid that He Xichao would be unhappy, so she asked, "Look... do you want to accept it?"

By asking this question, one can know who is really in charge of An Yunxuan.

Seeing that He Xichao quickly saluted, Mother Gu said with a smile, "Master Xichao. After the final exam, you were seriously ill. It seemed that your health has improved a lot. Madam felt very sorry, so she opened the warehouse and picked up Some ginseng, deer antler and bird's nest are waiting for the good tonic to come, to nourish the body of Master Xi Chao. By the way, there is also a double-sided embroidered landscape sandalwood screen, which is a congratulatory gift for Master Zhong Jieyuan. Although it is a bit late, please don't Strange."

That screen, no matter its material or embroidery, is the best, just by looking at it, you know it is worth a lot.

He Xichao's eyes stopped on Nanny Gu. Just last year during the Spring Festival, this nanny came over arrogantly to point out the country and teach He Xichao how to be filial.

Feng Shui really takes turns.

Seeing that He Xichao didn't speak, Gu Momo seemed to see through her mind with that half-smile expression.Thinking of her master's instructions, she regained her composure, filled her whole face with a smile and said, "Master Xichao, Madam said it was all her fault, if you can't get angry, just ask for anything. But after all, blood relatives, The broken bone is still connected to the tendons, please forgive me, young master."

Nanny Gu pressed the accent on "On the other side of the net", as if pointing something, she secretly looked at He Xichao's expression.

However, He Xichao laughed, and he said, "Apology is not an apology. The second aunt is really out of touch. She still has her teeth biting her tongue. It's just a misunderstanding. Please don't take it seriously. Anyway, the township examination is safe and sound. It's already passed." He walked to the side of the screen, brushed the embroidered pattern lightly with his fingers, and exclaimed: "Xi Chao likes this congratulatory gift, Xia He, I will send it to the study later."

"Yes, sir."

"Aren't those other things too expensive?" He Xichao glanced at the silk and jewelry.

Nanny Gu said: "Auntie is still young, and they are all bright colors. It's not necessary now. In the future, the young lady will come in, isn't it just a good time to get it? Speaking of it, I cherish the future of the young master now, and there are so many distinguished guests at the banquet. , all the young girls in the family are asking about you, so it won't be too long."

While Nanny Gu was talking, He Xichao saw Li Yuechan nodded subconsciously, with anticipation and joy in her eyes.

As soon as he took a look, he thought that the granddaughter of Liang Guogong's mansion should indeed be arranged, so he said: "Then mother, you can accept it, it is all the second aunt's wish."

"Hey." Li Yuechan agreed.

After Madam Gu completed the task, she let out a sigh of relief and led her away.

Hearing Nanny Gu's report, the second lady sighed softly, "This is the only way to go now, don't offend him before the matter is clear."

He Mingrui stood on the side, showing unwillingness on his face, but in a blink of an eye he pursed his lips again and his expression faded.

The old lady watched from the side, then patted his hand and said: "Don't worry about it, the most important thing now is to suppress the matter, no matter how much he knows, he must hold back."

The second lady nodded, "As time drags on for a long time, people will forget it, and what happened will become more and more blurred. At that time, we can take a breath, so what's the point of avoiding it now?"

Gu Nai also agreed with her face, "Master, if you can't bear it, you will make a big mess. You should listen to the old lady and my wife."

He Mingrui let out a heavy breath, "I know, please rest assured, grandma and mother, even if he taunts me and laughs at me in public, I'm afraid I'll be able to spit on myself. Who made him cunning than me, let him catch me? ? Me, I can only live on his breath."

He Mingrui made a self-deprecating sound, which made the second lady's eyes turn red. She put her arms around He Mingrui and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, one day we will ask them for it back. Temporary bowing your head is nothing?"

The old lady twisted the beads in her hands and said in a deep voice: "Mingrui, you can relax. He Xichao's surname is He. If something happens to you, he will not feel better, so he will not take any action for the time being. In fact, whoever wins and who loses It's not about you and him, but about the contest between the eldest prince and the third prince, if the third prince can advance to a higher level, a mere accident in the Xishan paddock will not matter."

The second lady nodded, "That's right, so why should my son bother with that little bastard, there is still a long way to go, let's see later!"

But that step is so easy to advance, Xiao Ming had Xiao Hong and Xiao Yi before, and after staying in the palace for a long time, he found that although the emperor's love for his sons was different, the difference was not much.

Xiao Ming is still studying in the study room and hasn't made any achievements. It is not enough to rely on the teacher's praise if he wants to be admired. Good homework is enough.

What's more, Xiao Hong has already stepped into the court and started to run errands!

Seeming to see through his thoughts, the second lady smiled and said, "What are you afraid of? The eldest prince has just entered the court and has no connections. The Fu family has to rely on him to get up. The only companion, He Xichao, is completely different, so he can't bring him any power." .The ministers are the best at observing words and deeds. The emperor actually let him go to the most important Ministry of Industry, which shows that he didn't pay much attention to him. So it is not easy for him to make some achievements."

The old lady nodded, "The eldest prince is merciless in doing things, and drove away two masters one after another. Scholars are most concerned about respecting teachers, and have no good impressions of him. Look, mediocrity is embarrassing. The emperor still has to look at the next prince." .”

"The three princes are different, not to mention the noble concubine of the master of the harem, even the Duke of Wei's mansion clearly supports him, regardless of what the Duke of the Kingdom thinks, at least there is no plan to change course now, not to mention, with you, there will be Li Home, in the Xishan paddock, the Li family has no way to stay out of it, after the Li family, there are Wangge elders, and the court and the middle are all connected in series, so I am not afraid that the third prince will enter the court and no one will support him."

When the second lady said this, He Mingrui nodded slowly, and slowly calmed down. Although the old lady was not happy to rely on the Li family, but she didn't have any power at hand, so she could only do so.

"By the way, mother, the audition will be held in March tomorrow, and the eldest prince has also reached the age of marriage. I'm afraid the status of the princess must be more careful. If there is too much power behind it, it will be troublesome."

The old lady pondered and said: "When I enter the palace tomorrow night, I will argue with the empress again."

On New Year's Eve, the palace gives a banquet

The imperial concubine summoned the old lady and the second lady to talk to her.

"I'm worried about this matter. About the eldest prince's marriage, I once slapped the emperor on the sidelines, but the emperor only said that it hasn't been decided yet, and gradually they don't feel anxious. I don't know whose daughter has fallen into the emperor's eyes."

The second lady said: "Although your empress is the lord of the harem, the princes' lifelong affairs should be taken care of, but after all... there is a gap, and the emperor decides about the marriage. It is not good to intervene, but the wedding is still early. Then As for the affairs in the house, I heard that the eldest prince doesn't have a single concubine, so it's your dereliction of duty."

The noble concubine's eyes moved, "Second sister-in-law is still careful."

The second lady pressed the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, and said casually: "Mingrui is also fourteen this year, and my concubine is ready."

The old lady said: "This matter has to be handled carefully."

The imperial concubine was sitting on the imperial concubine chair, casually playing with her fingertips, "It just so happens that I have trained two beautiful women to present to the emperor. It depends on whether the emperor has a heart."

As soon as the imperial concubine said this, the old lady frowned, "Your Majesty, there is something that I have to ask."

"Mum, tell me."

"The third prince is already thirteen, why has there been no movement under your knees?"

The concubine's face was expressionless immediately, her body stopped sitting, she shook her head, "I don't know."

"But the emperor..."

"Mother, you are overstepping." The imperial concubine quickly glanced around and saw that the noble ladies were all in their own places, so she relieved herself and said quickly, "The emperor often comes, but there is no movement."

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, worship the ancestors and pay New Year's greetings.

As in previous years, the offshoots of the He family came to Wei Guogong's mansion to pay New Year's greetings one after another, but this time, they found that not only He Mingrui, but also He Xichao was standing beside Wei Guogong.

He originally thought that He Mingrui would target He Xichao everywhere and step on him in different ways.Unexpectedly, it was He Mingrui who took the initiative to lower his body and avoid He Xichao, which made people's jaws drop in astonishment, and even Wei Guogong couldn't help but look at him twice in doubt.

He Mingrui's backing down allowed He Xichao to establish a prestige in the Duke's Mansion. A few years ago, several collateral disciples who had been He Mingrui's dog's legs all tucked their tails together, and some even wagged their tails in a different direction.

It's a pity that He Xichao is different from He Mingrui, he has no intention of responding at all, and treats these people as nothing as usual.

Those who didn't get a response turned to He Mingrui, urging, "Mingrui, why are you so humble to him? Seeing his arrogant appearance, aren't you angry? You are the young master of the Duke's Mansion!"

"No, just say it, and we will give you a head start."

However, He Mingrui just glanced at them indifferently, and left without saying a word.

The group of people were left standing there in embarrassment. When they turned around and saw He Xichao looking at them coldly, they blushed immediately, faltering and trying to explain in different ways.

He Xichao smiled sarcastically. The group of people attached to Duke Wei's mansion would not get close to him because of his kindness and friendliness, nor would they stay away because of his alienation and indifference. Their snobbish eyes would only stare at the heir of the Duke's mansion.

Under the glamorous appearance of the He family, the inside has already been decayed. Except for Wei Guogong, who was given the position of minister of the Ministry of War as the head of the country because of the sympathy of the emperor, the other members of the He family, the tallest is the second master, and he is not high or low. Just in charge of the leader.

Not to mention that He Xichao had no interest in the Duke's Mansion at all, even if he was, with such a bunch of leech-like sidelines attached to him, he dispelled that thought.

Hearing the compliments in his ears at the banquet, He Xichao felt nothing but boredom, but when he thought of Xiao Hong coming tomorrow, the second day of the junior high school, he felt a little bit of anticipation.

The author has something to say: Yao: Congratulations, it’s another year, one sixteen, one thirteen, it’s not easy!One step closer to the age of falling in love, slapping, spreading flowers.

Xiao Hong: Only thirteen, ah...