Come on, Your Highness

The death of He Mingrui caused some waves in the pool of the capital, but when the wind blew, it soon calmed down again.

The night when the prince and the crown became a taboo, no one talked about it.

As for He Mingrui, who was executed for the crime of murdering the prince, people naturally avoided coming to express their condolences.

It was Prince Li's mansion, in the name of being grounded, or the concubine sent someone to condolences, but the visitor just sat for a while and then left.

The old lady of the Li family came, but she was the only one who came.

Feeling sorry for my daughter, I took one last look at my grandson.

The funeral of Wei Guogong's mansion is not simple, but with few people coming, it looks empty and desolate.

Everyone knew that once He Mingrui left, the future of Duke Wei's mansion would be gone.

This hundred-year-old mansion fell into decline.

Xiao Hong reluctantly stepped into the gate of Zhenbei Prince's Mansion with a cart full of presents, and Eunuch Huang was standing beside him.

Obviously, this was forced by the emperor to come and make amends.

Zhenbei Wang Xuanhe was too young to know what happened. He and his younger brother both looked at their aunt with puzzled faces.

Xuan Ling took a look at Xiao Hong, who shrugged and pulled his shoulders, in a gloomy mood, and then asked people to accept all the gifts.

She raised her eyebrows: "His Royal Highness is here to make amends?"

Xiao Hong nodded, raised his hands and cupped his fists, and apologized solemnly: "I'm sorry, Hong scared the princess, please don't be like Gu."

The attitude is still very good, Huang Gonggong was relieved slightly, and quickly persuaded: "Princess, the prince knelt at the empress's place all night to reflect, and already knew that he was wrong, please ask the princess a lot, don't worry about it, Don't affect the relationship between the two of you. The emperor said that if His Highness the Crown Prince commits another crime, the old man will never forgive him lightly!"

Xuan Ling was indeed frightened, anyone who wasn't prepared to see two men doing that kind of thing would turn pale with fright.

Although I couldn't see it clearly behind the screen, the scene inside was too imaginative.

Even heroes like Xuan Ling have to curse.

As for Eunuch Huang's words, she didn't take it to heart. If His Highness doesn't do it again, she will be worried.

"In that case, Your Highness, come with me." She said, looking back at Eunuch Huang, and said with a smile, "Children from the north, don't stick to trifles. Eunuch don't mind."

"How dare, how dare, the princess is noble and pure, and the emperor appreciates it very much."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xuan Ling said, turned around and walked back.

Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is a new mansion bestowed by the emperor. It used to be the residence of a county king.

Because the population is simple, there is no rest inside, but a school yard has been opened up in the front yard, and various weapons are placed beside it.

Xuan Ling led Xiao Hong into the school grounds, and casually pulled out a spear from the weapon rack beside him and threw it to Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hong picked it up, and looked at Xuan Ling puzzled: "What?"

"If you want me to forgive you, yes, come on, let me beat you up." Xuan Ling smiled and raised his gun, and rushed towards Xiao Hong.

Eunuch Huang followed behind, and when he saw this situation, he screamed, "Your Highness, be careful..."

Then Xiao Hong raised his gun and swept across...

Ping pong pong, clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang state situation then you come and I will fight back and forth.

"Xi Chao said that he will seek the Xiongnu for at most three years, so that you can prepare for the extermination of the Huns."

Xuan Ling's long spear stabbed towards Xiao Hong, making him have to let go.

"it is good."

Xiao Hong let go of his hand and turned around, grabbed the tip of the gun and yanked it, then stabbed back again.

Xuan Ling picked it away and chopped off the gun.

"Xi Chao said that if he fails this time, he will not come back and we will never see each other again."

Xiao Hong blocked it, gritted his teeth and said, "Impossible!"

Xuan Ling suddenly approached Xiao Hong and said in a low voice: "Xi Chao said, do everything you can to seek a future, you can't do it, and you have no regrets."

Xiao Hong was startled, at that moment, Xuan Ling raised his foot and kicked him in the chest, distracted Xiao Hong was kicked back two steps.

Xuan Ling held the gun and smiled, and then said: "Xi Chao said, you two are sorry for me, since he is not here, Prince, if you let me beat you up, I will calm down."

Hearing this, Xiao Hong threw the gun away, patted his chest, opened his arms and said boldly: "Come on, beat me up!"

In the end Xiao Hong really came out of the Zhenbei Palace with a bruised nose and a swollen face.

Eunuch Huang held the handkerchief distressedly and wiped it, and it was not true if he didn’t wipe it, he kept saying: "Your Highness, you are a daughter of gold, why are you honestly being beaten, it is so serious, what if you lose your appearance! Oh my god, this Princess Zhen Guo is too fierce, you are her future husband, how can you do such a heavy hand? Be sure to tell the emperor, this is not the mother..."

"Tigress?" Xiao Hong hissed twice, laughing.

"Isn't it? If you're not happy, you'll beat him up. What a life!" Eunuch Huang sighed, "Oh..."

"Good."

"What?" Eunuch Huang was stunned.

Xiao Hongxin said that it was only natural for him to be so fierce and jealous. In the past few years when He Xichao was away, there should be a shrew in the family, so it should be clean.

Two months later, He Xichao led the mission to the Western Regions.

Four months later, border trade agreements and tariff guidelines were formally signed with eighteen countries in the Western Regions.

Six months later, a free trade zone was established.

Then, as soon as the new year passed, fifteen commercial firms began to send caravans.

Furthermore, another year, the filial piety period for the princess of Zhen Guo expired, the crown prince got married, and the autumn is refreshing, which is just right...

In the capital city, both inside and outside the palace are busy with the prince's wedding, even the emperor who is busy with daily affairs has to bring the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to his eyes from time to time to inquire about the progress.

Emperor Tiangan has been looking forward to it for a long time, but the prince himself doesn't pay much attention to it.

He didn't ask at all.

At the moment, he is squatting in the study, holding a piece of paper and making origami cranes.

This thing was taught to him by He Xichao before he left.

With his carefree temperament, he is completely incapable of doing jobs that require the use of the words ingenuity and dexterity.

However, Xiao Hong fulfilled He Xichao's request absolutely meticulously, one every day, recording the days when the two separated.

But now, after more than two years of folding, no matter how clumsy the hands are, they can fold beautiful paper cranes.

After stacking, you have to add a color, so that it looks good.

Xiao Hong could do this until he went to bed with the lights on, but today Xiao Dunzi brought the box for the paper cranes early, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, Mother Shen sent a servant to ask you, the married man The dress has been delivered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, would you like to try it on?"

After Xiao Dunzi finished speaking, his heart beat.

Xiao Hong didn't seem to hear, he pointed the paper crane's eyes with a small brush, and Xiao Tunzi, who was so absorbed in himself, really didn't dare to ask again.

Although they are all made according to Xiao Hong's size, it is generally not a big problem, but after all, thousands of embroiderers have rushed for half a year, in case there is a discrepancy...

He waited and waited, and finally saw Xiao Hong put down the pen, blowing on the ink on the paper crane, looking left and right, he seemed to be satisfied before putting it into the box and saying: "Put it away."

"Yes, Your Highness, the dress..."

Xiao Hong stood up and glanced at him: "Let's go."

Nanny Shen, Aunt Xinrui and their maids had already prepared all the clothes, hats, shoes, socks, accessories and belts, and the steward of Xiufang from the Ministry of Internal Affairs was waiting.

However, Xiao Hong was nowhere to be seen after waiting and waiting. Just as Mother Shen was about to invite him again, he came.

The two of them didn't dare to talk too much, they hurriedly started to change his clothes and try them on, their movements were as fast as fighting a war.

The steward of Xiufang in the House of Internal Affairs couldn't help feeling puzzled, and was about to praise the handsome prince and congratulate him on his extraordinary handsomeness, when he saw that the maidservants had already untied Xiao Hong with their hands and feet. with a pause.

"Your Highness, do you want to wear it for a while and take two steps?" I didn't even look carefully, why did I take it off?

Shen Momo said: "I've already been careful, His Highness's figure is fast, and half an inch is enough for the sleeves and hem."

Sure?

The steward looked at them in surprise.

Xinrui made sure: "Of course, His Highness still has something important to do, so we can't delay it any longer. Everyone, hurry up and make changes."

After finishing speaking, he packed up his uniform and dismissed the stewards of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Then Qi Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

Recalling Xiao Hong's positive anticipation when he and He Xichao were about to bridal chamber, it was really embarrassing.

"Your Highness, Shopkeeper Li of Yingmian Cloth Shop please see me."

The cotton industry has already started in the capital, and shopkeeper Li is here to reconcile accounts this time.

On the evening of the second day, Xiao Hong entered the palace to meet Emperor Tiangan.

Without He Xichao in front of him, it has been a long time since I saw his stupid look that made the emperor look stupid.

The whole person grew up rapidly and became more stable.

Needless to say in the court, His Highness the Crown Prince acted resolutely, with sharp eyes, upholding justice, and everyone praised him.

Even the most rigid old pedant can find no fault.

He was also very diligent, because the weather was too cold to be too lazy to get up, and he simply said that he would not be able to go to the morning court. It is very gratifying.

It's just that he is too dedicated and devoted to political affairs, as if he has no other interests except public affairs, which makes the emperor feel that it is monotonous and loses fun.

In fact, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not added any jokes to the capital for a long time.

But you said that Xiao Hong's heart is like stagnant water for He Xichao, it may not be true, he still talks and laughs happily when he meets the saint, and he can tease his father as much as he wants.

In fact, this appearance is no longer in line with the emperor's wishes.

Emperor Tiangan should be happy, but sometimes when he thinks about it in the dead of night, he always feels that there is always something missing in his son.

"The dress for the big wedding was delivered yesterday. Have you tried it on? Does it fit?" Emperor Tiangan asked cordially.

"I underestimated my son's ability to grow taller, half an inch was missing, so I asked to take it back and change it." Xiao Hong boasted himself, and answered without fault.

Emperor Tiangan nodded, glanced at Xiao Hong and said: "This hour..."

Xiao Hong grinned: "Cengfan."

Emperor Tiangan also laughed when he heard the words, look, it's quite normal, isn't it?

In the absence of He Xichao, the frequency with which His Highness the Crown Prince spends meals in the Qingzheng Hall has made the Imperial Dining Room habitually prepare meals for the two of them.

At the dinner table, Xiao Hong moved a box in front of the emperor, pouting.

"what?"

"Honour."

Emperor Tiangan was slightly surprised, and didn't care about the unruly thing of talking during meals, so he opened it directly.

The white silver bills are a bit dazzling.

He counted, and there were 5 taels.

"so much?"

"Not much. The cotton industry has been in operation for more than a year. It's hard to make money back. There will be more next year." After Xiao Hong finished speaking, he picked a slice of ham to eat.

Emperor Tiangan looked at the box and suddenly felt sore in his heart.

"Are you moved?" Xiao Hong smiled and winked at him.

Emperor Tiangan sighed and said, "I'm touched, I finally don't have to subsidize you anymore."

The money privately given to Xiao Hong over the years can completely build a few more Qingzheng halls. Although the emperor has an internal treasury, the private money is unknown, and it is not easy to save up.

How many years have I been holding that transfer letter, this is the first time I have seen real money, enough for Emperor Tiangan to reminisce for a lifetime.

Unlucky son is filial!

Finally did not raise in vain.

"By the way, Dad, it's getting cold."

"It's a bit cold." Emperor Tiangan said in a harmonious voice with comfort in his eyes, "When you go back, put on an extra coat."

"My son is not cold." Xiao Hong smiled, then he rubbed his hands and said, "Don't you think the soldiers on the northwest border should change into cotton clothes this winter?"

Come on, Emperor Tiangan instantly understood what he meant.

He thought for a while and asked, "How about tens of thousands of pieces, can we get them out this winter?"

Xiao Hong chuckled, with bright eyes: "As early as when the cotton clothes were presented to you, my son had already ordered many people below to rush to make them. In the past two years, [-] pieces have been collected, enough for the frontier army to take the lead in replacing them. This year, the output has increased. , by next year, another [-] pieces can be added."

Emperor Tiangan sighed softly when he heard the words, looked at the box containing the banknotes in his hand, and suddenly felt a little hot.

"Hong'er, this is a lot of money."

"Ah, it's a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Besides, the border trade here is developing smoothly, and the fifteen merchants are making a lot of money, and the rest are already jealous. When the time comes, the tariff will be lifted, and the treasury will have nothing to worry about." ?”

When it comes to border trade, He Xichao has to be mentioned.

Now under this court, no one has questioned his ability.

Emperor Tiangan thought for a while and said: "I'm afraid it won't work this year. Why not next year, build roads in the east, provide disaster relief in the west, pay off the river, rebuild the Taimiao, and the courtiers may not agree."

"It's okay." Xiao Hong said indifferently, "It doesn't matter if the frontier army doesn't agree, your forbidden army will be changed first, and my son will get a little discount, and I will give you a discount, and I will see the effect when I put it on... Hehe, I'm afraid it's old. The generals’ booklets will flood your desk, the supply is in short supply.”

Emperor Tiangan looked at the box when he heard the words, and looked at the expectant Xiao Hong. After all, he couldn't bear to let his son down, so he nodded: "Then let's do it this way."

"Thank you, Father."

Xiao Hong continued to pick up the rice bowl, and killed another bowl.

"We're getting married soon, let's put aside the unimportant things first, don't get too tired."

"I'm not tired. Anyway, the son is idle when he is idle. The most important thing is to share the worries of the father. It is a matter of loyalty to the emperor. It is only natural to shine."

The phrase "idle" also pierces the old father's heart more.

If it had been in previous years, Xiao Hong must have taken He Xichao for a walk at this moment.

Heartless and heartless, he happily ran away without a trace.

How can it be like now...

"He Xichao has come to write a book." Suddenly Emperor Tiangan said.

Xiao Hong paused with his hands holding the rice, and then looked up at him.

Emperor Tiangan signaled to Eunuch Huang, and the latter quickly took the booklet.