Come on, Your Highness

The author has something to say: Catch the bug

This year is a busy year, the emperor's [-]th birthday is celebrated everywhere.

Both inside and outside the palace were busy with the Qianqiu Festival, and the various divisions of the House of Internal Affairs were not even touching the ground. Xiao Hong's mansion had been set for nearly three months before the completed blueprint was sent to Jing'an Palace.Xiao Hong changed some places, back and forth, and the final drawing was finalized in early October.

"Prince Cheng's mansion has been in disrepair for a long time, and with how slow these guys are, it will be considered fast if they can move in by the end of next year."

Holding the sickle in one hand, Xiao Hong held the rice stalks in the other. He swiped the sickle an inch up from the root, and the rice stalks were cut off neatly, and then placed neatly behind him.

"The Qianqiu Festival is the most important thing. Everyone is busy with this matter, so there is nothing to do if the progress is slow. Anyway, I am not in a hurry to move in, let them do whatever they want. But is your [-]-word report finished? ?" He Xichao gathered the handfuls of rice stalks with golden ears of rice and put them back.

"It's almost done. I'll finish the rest after today's end, but I don't know how to write the ending?"

He Xichao replied: "It's okay, let's go to the farm to sit and learn about it later while we're off the pole."

"Okay." Xiao Hong stood up, raised his hand holding the sickle, and wiped the sweat with the back of his hand.

"It's already September, and the sun is still so poisonous. When I go back to the palace today, I'm sure I'll be tanned, and Nanny Shen is going to talk about it again." Straw hat on, walked over and put it on He Xichao's head, "What are you looking at?"

He Xichao turned his head, raised his head slightly, and revealed his round face from under the straw hat. He raised his hand and put it in front of Xiao Hong, "Look, this ear of rice is so beautiful, it's heavy golden yellow, and it's more beautiful than the girl's golden steps." They all look good." He Xichao bent his eyes, with a big smile on his face, bright and joyful, "I gave it to you."

Xiao Hong took it, put it in his hand, and couldn't help being happy, "I planted this."

There were scars on his hands, which were accidentally cut with the sickle in the first place. They were stained with sweat, and they hurt a little. However, these small wounds were insignificant when he saw the golden ground all over the place.

"It's so plump. After peeling off the shell, it must be very fragrant if it is steamed in a large pot." He Xichao said.

"Okay, then I'll work harder and finish cutting quickly, and then send it to the rods and shells. Let's have a bowl first in the evening." Xiao Hong clenched his fist, excited.

With the approach of the Qianqiu Festival, all the halls of the harem became active, either racking their brains to find rare items, or to come to congratulate them with special gifts.

The harem involves the court, and those with some influence behind them are looking for rare treasures all over the world, so as to gain face in front of the emperor.

Youth Palace

Concubine Shu looked at the exquisite glazed pagoda in front of her, and nodded with satisfaction, "It's really hard for Dad to find such a beautiful thing."

Xue Ling exclaimed: "No, I heard that it came from the south. The Duke spent a lot of money to buy it for the empress. When the Qianqiu Festival comes, the empress will present it to the emperor. She will definitely be loved by the emperor. You You have been in the imperial concubine position for too long, and you have devoted yourself to managing the harem for the past few years, and everyone can see the hard work, so you deserve to be promoted again, to completely compare with Zhongcui Palace."

Concubine Shu caressed her fingernail cover and smiled slightly, "What are you planning to give over there, have you found out clearly?"

"It's clear, it's a blue and white bottle with a longevity pattern, it's only about a foot high, but it has 1 longevity characters in various sizes, big and small, it's so natural, it's a rarity. It can't compare to our Buddha Pagoda, which is a real merit pagoda."

Concubine Shu's hand brushed the glazed pagoda lightly, her heart couldn't help but she asked, "Where is Jing'an Palace, there is such a quick-witted little scholar by the side of the eldest prince, why shouldn't he show nothing?"

Xue Ling shook his head, "Slaves are useless. Ever since the emperor sent the old people from the East Palace to Jing'an Palace, it's hard to inquire about them. I haven't heard of any movement in Jing'an Palace before, but this afternoon, the Eldest Prince went to The House of Internal Affairs opened the empress's private treasury, presumably to use the things left by the empress for the Qianqiu Festival, right?"

Concubine Shu sneered, "Big sister got married and almost emptied the Duke's mansion. Naturally, there are a lot of good things. Back then, she was so red, but it was so enviable."

Xue Ling helped Concubine Shu to sit down, "It's precious, but it's a bit lacking in sincerity. It can't compare to our third prince's Qianfu character, which is full of filial piety."

When Xiao Ming was mentioned, Concubine Shu said with comfort in her eyes, "That child, half a year ago, he said that he wanted to write blessings to the emperor. He kept on writing every day. If he broke something, he had to rewrite it. Alas, it's just being true."

"The third prince is good at studying and has filial piety. There is no master who doesn't praise when he goes to the study. The emperor always comes first in the exams, and the pens, inks, papers and inkstones he rewards are endless! It's not like the eldest prince, who is ignorant and always It is to make the emperor angry, the emperor ignores him, so what if he is accompanied by a child prodigy? And the second prince is not much better, he can't memorize books well, and Concubine Zhong Cui Gonglan suffers from headaches every day. Look at it now Go, only our third prince is the best, and when the Qianqiu Festival comes, the third prince will definitely be the emperor's favorite, so don't worry, empress."

Xue Ling's words really touched Concubine Shu's heart, it doesn't matter if the queen has something to do, the winner is the one who stays in the Palace of Compassion and Peace.

Concubine Shu leisurely picked up the tea, and asked softly: "Xiao Hong is about to open the mansion, the mansion has been settled, what about our people?"

Xue Ling replied: "Don't worry, ma'am, the background is clean, even if you check, you can't find out the relationship with Fanghua Palace. The Jing'an Palace is three inches away, with a small number of staff, and it is indeed difficult to place people. But this Prince The mansion, the front yard, the back yard, the east road and the west road, it is not difficult to bury a few nails with as many people as possible."

"I've always been at ease when you do things." Concubine Shu smiled and looked at the pagoda again, "Father always favors me."

Wei Guogong also asked He Xichao how he was preparing for the congratulatory gift, if not, he was willing to help.

But He Xichao thought about it and said that it was ready.

Indeed, Xinrui and the others watched Xiao Hong put the white jade paperweight into the brocade box, and couldn't help worrying: "Will this be too insincere? The emperor is not bad to the eldest prince, but... ..."

Shen Momo said: "Your Highness, it's better not to give it away. This is the emperor's gift to the empress. The emperor will definitely recognize it. The empress still has a lot of body for your highness. Why don't you send someone to find another good thing?"

Xiao Hong shook his head, "Don't worry, father won't care. So many rare treasures are on display, no matter how good they are, you can't tell whether they are good or bad. Besides, the mansion will be opened next year, and money is everywhere, so you have to save money. "

He Xichao had no objection, he looked at the paperweight with rounded corners and smiled slightly.

The Qianqiu Festival finally came as expected. The Daqi Dynasty was peaceful all over the world, the people lived in peace and prosperity, and the national power was booming. There were countless small vassal countries around, and they also sent envoys to celebrate their birthdays.

Tiangan Emperor Longyan Dayue said, "Only by eliminating the troubles of the Xiongnu in the northwest, Daqi will have no external worries. I have a long way to go!"

"Your Majesty, there is Lord Zhen Guo guarding the northwest, and the Xiongnu dare not invade our border for the time being. Da Qi is getting stronger and stronger. When the army is strong and the horses are strong, the Xiongnu will not be a threat."

"Your Majesty will be prosperous for thousands of years and be diligent in governing the country. This is the blessing of Daqi."

"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

……

Today is Emperor Tiangan's birthday, after listening to the auspicious words, he was still very happy, raised his hands and flattened his body, "If we don't talk about court affairs today, all you gentlemen will have fun with me."

Xiao Hong stood up as the eldest son of the emperor, held his wine glass and said: "I wish my father good health and everything goes well. May you smile every day, be happy every moment, and become younger and younger."

The congratulatory speech given by the eldest prince was the same as that of his fellows, lacking in literary talent at all, vulgar and rare, it was difficult for people not to despise him. It is estimated that the four-year-old sixth prince could speak better than him.

Emperor Tiangan couldn't laugh or cry, and sighed: "Hong'er, your literary talent is the same as your handwriting, you really need to work hard. Xi Chao, you have been by his side for so many years, why don't you supervise and supervise? At least share your talent with him a bit!"

He Xichao got up and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the students have done their best."

As soon as this remark came out, low laughter immediately rang out from around.

Concubine Shu and Concubine Lan sat next to Emperor Tiangan, one covering the handkerchief and the other holding the sleeve, hiding the sneer at the corners of their mouths, but when they looked up and saw each other, they hummed coldly to each other. face to go.

Emperor Tiangan looked at Xiao Hong with hatred, shook his head and sighed.

And following Xiao Hong's congratulatory speech, the servant presented his congratulatory gift, and others sang: "The eldest prince presents a paperweight with a white jade lion head, and wish the emperor long live, long live."

The white jade paperweight was presented in front of Emperor Tiangan, and Eunuch Huang took the paperweight and brought it to the emperor. The latter took a deep look, motioned to put it back, and said, "Reward." Then there was no more sound.

The smiles around were even stronger.

After Xiao Hong, Xiao Yi, Xiao Ming and other little princes also stood up one after another to say congratulations.

Xiao Yi sent an authentic painting of Wu Daozi, and it was extremely difficult to find it. Emperor Tiangan was very happy and couldn't help but appreciate a few words.

However, Xiao Ming's thousands of characters made Emperor Tianqian very happy, and he praised his filial piety and heart, and looked at Xiao Ming with pride and love, and even said with emotion: "My sons, there are three princes like you!" Filial piety, I have nothing else to ask for, the value of a congratulatory gift is not based on the value, but on the word heart. Reward, great reward."

Xiao Ming's face was reddish, eyes filled with deep reverence, and he bowed down, "Father is concerned about the country, and he is exhausted, but my son only wants my father to be healthy and happy like the East China Sea. I only hate my son's age. Little, I feel very guilty for not being able to share one or two for my father."

Emperor Tiangan was very pleased with these words, "It's okay, you are still young, now you just study hard, when you grow up, I have plenty of errands for you to share your worries, don't be lazy then!"

"My son will definitely not let my father down!"

After hearing this, Concubine Shu squeezed the handkerchief tightly to calm down her excited mood. She turned her head slightly, looked at the courtiers below, and looked at Xiao Ming one after another, her amazement made her extremely satisfied.

Looking at each of the princes, no one can compare to her son.

Concubine Lan also pinched the handkerchief, but she was unwilling. She didn't want Xiao Yi to write a thousand blessings and a long life, but Xiao Yi's words were better than Xiao Hong's. Well, how dare you do that.

"The flattering is really loud." Xiao Hong pouted at He Xichao.

He Xichao smiled lowly and said, "If you don't shoot at this time, when will you shoot? I have pity on my first prince, who doesn't have that talent and can only watch."

Xiao Hong snorted twice, "What's the point in public, what's important is in private, don't worry, when it comes to flattering, who would my Highness give me?"

"Oh, let's see."

After the congratulatory gift from the prince was over, Concubine Shu did not give in. She raised her wine glass and looked at Emperor Tiangan and said: "The concubine has done something wrong, can the emperor ignore the previous suspicions, still trust and entrust the concubine to take care of the palace affairs, the concubine The concubine is very grateful in her heart, and she can't wait to repay the emperor's kindness. I can only try my best to manage the harem well so that the emperor has no worries. Today, with the help of the emperor's future, the concubine boldly confesses her heart's wish, only wishing to be with the emperor for a long time, day and night , my concubine has no regrets in this life."

Concubine Shu's words really hit Emperor Tiangan's heart. She didn't speak big words, but just expressed her affection, which made the man's heart soft.

Seeing Emperor Tiangan's sympathy, He Xichao couldn't help admiring that women are the best at capturing a man's heart.

An exquisite glazed pagoda was carried into the hall by two servants, and the courtiers were amazed by the ingenious craftsmanship.

"The courtiers don't know how to express the great achievements of the emperor. It is God's will to find this pagoda by chance. The emperor made the world peaceful, the territory is stable, and the people live and work in peace. , no one in the world owns this tower."

There is no emperor who does not like compliments, even if the emperor who supports the whole country makes the country prosperous and prosperous, it is his duty.

"My concubine has a heart." Emperor Tiangan said, he got off the dragon seat, and went to the half-person-high pagoda to watch it carefully. After returning to the dragon chair, he mused: "Concubine Shu is a quiet and virtuous concubine. Set an example, be promoted to noble concubine, and live in Fanghua Palace."

"The concubine thanked the emperor for his grace!"

Concubine Shu was full of smiles, looking at Concubine Lan who was facing her, she wished she could grit her silver teeth, if she didn't still have reason, she would walk away.

He Xichao glanced at Xiao Hong who was beside him, and couldn't help shaking his hand.

"Don't be angry, she's just a noble concubine. If you're not happy, I'll find a way to make her..."

Before He Xichao finished speaking, Xiao Hongqing coughed and muttered: "Don't mess around, I'm not afraid of her, but I'm afraid you will be hurt. She is the concubine of the father, and it's up to the father to decide what to do. It’s not about those.”

"It's good to know." He Xichao said, "Don't worry, as long as she is her noble concubine honestly, that's all. If she dares to stretch her claws, we will let her return to what she should have been."

"Xi Chao, you are so domineering." Xiao Hong sighed.

He Xichao said with a smile: "What I can do is nothing more than pretending to be a tiger. I still have to rely on you to stand up, so I will perform well tonight."

"Well, it's just Xi Chao, why do you keep staring at that glazed pagoda?"

He Xichao asked: "Cousin, how much do you think that thing is worth?"

Xiao Hong rubbed his chin, "Tens of thousands are always needed, right?"

He Xichao sneered when he heard the words, "Oh, tens of thousands of taels, that's really generous."