Come on, Your Highness

In the capital, Xiao Hong's departure was like a ripple on the surface of the lake, and after two days, it was calm again.

The only new thing is that shortly after he left, Prince Li's marriage was also decided.

The emperor finally complied with the imperial concubine's wish and handed over the granddaughter of the Minister of the Household Department to Xiao Ming, Prince of Li.

Li Qian was taken back to the Li family in advance to be married, and Li Shangshu got her wish, and the family had a prince and concubine, which inevitably gave her more confidence.

On the day of the wedding, collateral in-laws came and went to celebrate one after another, and they were extremely happy.

On the other hand, the noble concubine dressed up and invited the masters of the palace to come to Fanghua Palace to drink tea and enjoy the flowers, which shows that she is very satisfied.

Among all the concubines, only Concubine Lan felt sour. Seeing her forced smile, the noble concubine wiped away the sorrow between her brows and restored her former beauty and publicity.

Without Xiao Hong being an eyesore in Beijing, Xiao Ming's face became big again in front of the emperor, the flowers were really red, the water was clear, and he felt better.

When two parties are married, both parties are happy.

Only Xiao Ming, who planned to take it slowly, was stunned. He couldn't understand why the emperor gave him the marriage so soon?

He planned to wait for the opportunity to find out Li Qian's fault, and let the marriage be called off with the attitude of an injured person.

But some things need to be broken when they are broken, and the result of slowing down is irreversible.

Just because he knew that his character was not decisive enough to dare to refute directly to the emperor and his mother, so before he left, Xiao Hong pretended to be a good brother who was "understanding and magnanimous", and directly persuaded Emperor Tiangan to let him go to this school. A bad marriage is a given.

Now that the imperial decree has been issued, Xiao Ming is even more afraid to ask the emperor to take back his order. The Li family has already been tied to the same boat with him, and he has to admit to this marriage even if he doesn't.

He Mingrui drank mulled wine with him twice, and said many good and soft words.

After all, the emperor didn't know what Li Zuhui was doing, so he was so straightforward to point out the granddaughter of the Minister of the Household Department to Xiao Ming, which shows that he really loves this son, and finally cheered up Xiao Ming.

Emperor Tiangan put an end to the lifelong affairs of his two sons, and now only the eldest son, who caused him the most headache, was left as a bachelor.

But don't worry, he has to take a closer look at Xiao Hong's concubine, and be cautious.

There are not many papers today, and Emperor Tiangan finished approving them within a short time.

The eunuch in the cleaning room came in with a green card.He was about to turn over one, but he heard a muffled rumbling thunder coming from outside.

"A thunderstorm?" He asked casually.

Eunuch Huang said: "That's right, there are many thunderstorms in summer, so it's good to get rid of the heat."

So Emperor Tiangan casually asked the eunuch in the cleaning room to step down.

"Your Majesty?" Eunuch Huang was a little puzzled.

"Hong'er has been away from Beijing for two months, right?"

Eunuch Huang laughed and said, "Three days have passed, and the slaves are counting the days."

Emperor Tiangan nodded and said nothing.

In fact, two months is not long, but when the emperor sat on Majesty Dan when he went to court, and listened to the courtiers below, he would always subconsciously glance to the side, but he didn't see the familiar tall and straight figure. There is also a sense of regret.

Not to mention that after the court meeting, this stinky boy would usually wander over to offer his affection and discuss state affairs every now and then.

With that mean, crooked face, a pair of smiling eyes hiding small thoughts, and spitting out flattery like honey, just looking at this son makes the emperor feel very happy.

And also very heart-warming and considerate, the kind that can melt the old father's heart.

If you have good things, you must think of your father in the palace. Before you earn any money, you will send up the dry shares... By the way, you will always give him a bowl of longevity noodles on his birthday. After a few years, this culinary skill is also considered good. Whether it tastes good or not is another matter, and it is finally served when it is fully cooked.

Without people in front of him, this little bit of good will be magnified infinitely. Emperor Tiangan never thought of Xiao Hong's neck-stalking back, and he was so angry that he wanted to kick his feet hard.

Xiao Ming and Xiao Yi were also courteous, and the princes and princesses in the harem tried their best to please him, and they often came to greet him and send them rare treasures from all over the world, but they lacked that kind of heart-to-heart feeling.

Compared with this, the goodness of the eldest son is even more precious and missed.

As soon as Eunuch Huang looked at it, he knew that the emperor was missing the eldest prince who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River.

He couldn't help sighing in his heart, and he looked at the situation that he was even more sacred when he was away from the front. From now on, the eldest prince is sure to be sure.

"Huang Ji." Suddenly, the emperor withdrew his thoughts and called out.

"The slave is here."

"Is Hong'er's letter late this time?"

Eunuch Huang was taken aback, raised his hand to count the days, nodded and said: "Yes, usually every three or five days it will be sent to the palace, this time it has been six days."

Emperor Tiangan frowned, and let out a heavy breath of displeasure.

Eunuch Huang comforted: "The eldest prince should have already arrived in Jiangdong. I'm afraid he was too busy to inspect the terrain and visit the dam, so he delayed it for a day or two? Your Majesty, don't wait any longer, maybe he will arrive tomorrow."

It is possible.

Don't look at Xiao Hong's usual sloppy and sloppy appearance.

But he has never been ambiguous in his work, and he is very careful, which makes Emperor Tiangan feel at ease.

However, he was still a little unhappy in his heart, and snorted coldly: "No matter how busy you are, you can always find some time to write a letter, right? You don't need to use your brain, and you can write a whole letter in a cup of tea. .”

Emperor Tiangan has received several such letters.

Xiao Hong explained all the trivial things from digging out his eyes in the morning to closing them at night, all he had to do was tell his old father whether he should step with his left or right foot first when he goes out!Under such a running account, it is fortunate that Xiao Hong can find out something different every time, adding a few roadside scenery and gossip news mixed with the guards along the way, and finally, according to the usual practice, condolences to the good father It's okay, it's over.

Emperor Tiangan said that he paused here, and couldn't help complaining: "This can only be shown to me, if others see it, I have to find a way to silence him, otherwise people will know that the eldest prince To write a letter from a three-year-old like this is simply ridiculous!"

Although the emperor's face was full of disgust, Eunuch Huang knew that when he thought that Emperor Tiangan always liked to read the letters from the eldest prince when he was free, he knew that he was very duplicity.

Eunuch Huang laughed and said: "Your Majesty, the Eldest Prince also knows that you care about him, so he told you in detail, isn't this just like you being by his side! Besides, His Highness's literary talent is like this, and he has always been straightforward. , if one day he changes his appearance, you won't be able to get used to it."

Naturally, Emperor Tiangan was just talking, like many parents who complain about their children, talking about what is not good, just to listen to others' praise that everything is good.

He has no place to say this, only Eunuch Huang understands his intentions, so he can talk about it.

"It's just you old man who always speaks for him." Emperor Tiangan was satisfied, and said, "Send someone to have a look, and if there is something, send it in."

Eunuch Huang responded with a smile: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Just as he was talking, a little eunuch bowed and hurried in from the gate of the palace: "Your Majesty, the Marquis Chengen of Jiangdong has sent a booklet."

"It's so late, why don't you deliver it tomorrow?" Eunuch Huang asked.

The little eunuch replied: "There is also a copy from His Royal Highness."

As soon as he said this, Eunuch Huang stopped talking, came over and took the two papers, and waved them away.

"emperor."

Emperor Tiangan took the notebook and casually said, "How come Honger's notebook was sent by Marquis Cheng En?"

"Well, this old slave doesn't know either...but your Majesty, the Lu family is also in Jiangdong. Although it's not in Kuiliang County, it's in Luozi County next door. I'm afraid His Highness has something to discuss with Marquis Cheng En, right?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded. After all, in terms of kinship, Marquis Cheng En was Xiao Hong's uncle, so it was normal to get close.

Of the two copies, Marquis Chengen's was on the top, and Emperor Tiangan opened it first.

Eunuch Huang refilled the emperor with tea while watching his expression.

The emperor raised his brows, seemed a little surprised, then laughed, and even laughed aloud, looking very happy.

"Your Majesty, is something good?" He asked with a smile.

"It's a good thing, it's a good thing, I really didn't expect it!" Emperor Tiangan put down the booklet, picked up the tea and said, "Guess what?"

Eunuch Huang was surprised, and hurriedly said: "How can this old slave guess? Could it be that there is a way to control the water?"

"That's one of them, but it's not the point."

"Then, what better thing can there be to make the emperor so happy?"

Emperor Tiangan gave him the excerpt directly: "Look at it."

Eunuch Huang saw that the emperor was really interested, so he casually showed him the paperwork. It was obvious that it was a private matter, so he felt relieved and took it carefully and opened it.

On the other hand, Emperor Tiangan was drinking tea leisurely, and said with emotion: "Uncle, uncle, you are really a natural in-law!"

Eunuch Huang finished browsing quickly, then put down the booklet, and said pleasantly: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to your highness, it's strange that this old slave can't guess, it turns out that His Highness Hongluan's heart is moved, it's really good news."

The emperor nodded approvingly: "Yes, Hong'er has always been indifferent to women, and the previous few made him lose face. I didn't expect to go to Jiangdong this time, but I fell in love with the fifth lady of the Lu family. Surprised and delighted."

Emperor Tiangan was most worried about Xiao Hong's marriage. Because of a promise from the old monk of Qinglian Temple, the marriage had to be postponed until after the age of 20.

But if Xiao Hong has a person he likes, even if he gets married later, it doesn't hurt to give him the marriage first.

Eunuch Huang complimented: "Marquis Cheng En had a good reputation with Elder Xie Ge back then, and the Lu family is a rich family. Miss Lu must be as virtuous and virtuous as the Queen Mother. This marriage, this old slave thinks it is very good."

Emperor Tiangan nodded heavily.

The Lu family has a measure of advance and retreat, knows the general situation, and talks about the overall situation. He always remembers the situation of Cheng Enhou's free and easy return to his hometown, and he feels guilty and appreciates it at the same time.If Xiao Hong marries a Lu family daughter, he is very much in favor of it.

"For so many years, Marquis Chengen has never asked me for anything. It is really rare that all of his children are promoted to officials with real talents and disciplines. It is God's will that Hong'er married the Lu family. .”

Huang Gonggong said: "What the emperor said is very true, the most wonderful thing is that His Highness likes it."

"Haha, that's right." Emperor Tiangan looked at another Xiao Hong's notebook and joked, "I don't even need to read it to know what this kid wrote. They are all from experience, I understand."

Although he said so, he was also curious about how this kid would show him his love and liking for Lu's daughter, and how he would ask him to marry him.

"The Lu family has been wronged for so many years, and the younger one should be promoted." He opened Xiao Hong's notebook while talking.

Eunuch Huang knew about Emperor Tianqian's plan, and when Xiao Hong came back to control the water, he would make a crown prince with meritorious service.

As the prince's wives, naturally they can't be inferior to Prince Shun and Prince Li. To promote Miss Lu's father and brothers to increase the worth of the future crown princess is a common practice, and it is also the dignity that the Lu family should have.

Eunuch Huang said: "The eldest prince knows that he must thank the emperor well."

He was waiting for the emperor to read the letter and laugh at Xiao Hong with him, but he didn't expect that the smile on Emperor Tiangan's face quickly subsided, and finally covered with frost.

Eunuch Huang's heart skipped a beat, feeling that something bad was about to happen, and he saw that Emperor Tiangan suddenly slapped the book on the imperial case, then stood up and shouted: "Come on, immediately announce to the ministers of the cabinet, and another Minister of the Ministry of War Wei Guogong is here! Anyone who dares to delay for a moment, I want his head!"

Eunuch Huang had never seen such harsh words for so many years. It made his heart beat like a drum, and he was so terrified that he ran out to give orders without saying a word.

When he finished his explanation and came back worried, he found that the emperor's hands were shaking slightly.

"emperor……"

Emperor Tiangan raised his head and said softly: "I'm afraid Hong'er is not good."

Eunuch Huang was shocked and speechless when he heard the words, why is it not good, he really wanted to ask how the emperor knew about it.

He looked at Xiao Hong's booklet, and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, can this old servant take a look..."

At this time, the emperor had calmed down, but his eyes were frightening, but he still nodded.

Eunuch Huang rolled his throat with difficulty, picked up the booklet, and opened it.

Xiao Hong's handwriting is still so familiar, but the tone of his words is completely unfamiliar.

The gorgeous rhetoric and the literary talent are brilliant, but it reveals a sense of respect and respect, as if it is a different person humbly, that is the tone that the King of England would not have even if he wrote a serious memorial.And when he saw the last sentence, Eunuch Huang instantly understood.

At this time, Emperor Tiangan said expressionlessly: "Hong'er said that after the flood control, he will stay in the south of the Yangtze River, look at cotton weaving, and talk about business. Leaving aside these strange words, the last sentence is obviously telling I, he wrote it under the supervision of others, just to tell me that something is wrong with him."

"Your Highness is a prince, a majestic prince, who dares to persecute him after eating a bear's heart! Besides, didn't you return the soldier talisman..."

That's right, his beloved son, no matter how noble the prince is, who would dare to force him to write such a letter asking for help.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to deploy troops in time!"

The only way to tell him was that it was obviously imminent.

"The Lu family..." A storm was brewing in Emperor Tiangan's eyes.