Come on, Your Highness

The black bear incident created waves in the Xishan paddock. At today's dinner, everyone was secretly guessing how the emperor would deal with it.

I saw Emperor Tiangan on the high seat saying: "My ancestors of Daqi were brave and good at fighting, and they won the world. The descendants were born in peace. I am afraid that I will be at ease and neglect riding and shooting. It seems that I am too worried about hunting today. Seeing that each family has harvested a lot, it can be seen that the glory has not been lost, and I am very happy."

Emperor Tiangan looked at the place where the prince said, "Among them, the one who surprised me the most is my eldest prince, who dared to go deep into the mountains and forests, faced a beast that was a hundred times stronger than himself, was not afraid of danger, and dealt with it calmly, and finally saw everyone. The black bear who fled was chopped down by the sword, this bravery really amazed me! It is quite like the Taizu back then! Great reward!"

This is the first time that Emperor Tiangan praised Xiao Hong in front of so many people. Xiao Hong stood up and saluted happily, and said in a loud voice: "Thank you, Father. The black bear has thick fur and solid fur. I would like to present it to Father. Give it to you in the future." Add a warm cloak in winter."

Emperor Tiangan laughed, "My son's filial piety is commendable, and his courage is amazing. I am very pleased." He looked at Xiao Hong with undisguised love, but changed the subject, and said again: "Although the black bear is not Injured the eldest prince, but he didn't know that there were such dangerous beasts in Xishan. It can be seen how perfunctory and negligent the surveyors are. If they broke into the camp, shocked the female relatives, or injured others, it would be a death penalty. From now on All the officials in the Xishan Mountains will be exiled to the Northwest to serve as a warning to others."

As soon as Emperor Tiangan said this, everyone knew that the emperor had defined the black bear as an accident, and obviously didn't want to delve into it any further, at least that was the end of the matter on the surface.

Although this was expected, it was unfair to the First Prince.

However, when everyone looked over, Xiao Hong didn't show any expression of loss or resentment, as if he knew it already.

This afternoon, Emperor Tiangan visited Xiao Hong. Although no one knew what the father and son said, but in this scene, it is obvious that Emperor Tiangan has appeased Xiao Hong and reached an agreement.

The noble concubine next to her frowned slightly, while the concubine Lan on the opposite side also had a trace of inquiry, with fear in her eyes.

The emperor might not know about that bet, but they already knew about it from their sons.

Xiao Hongneng generously let a few people go, although according to Emperor Shenshen he knew that he would not do anything to Xiao Yi and Xiao Ming, but suspicions in his heart were always unavoidable.

Xiao Hong always gave him a favor, so he should have breathed a sigh of relief, seeing the tacit understanding between Emperor Tiangan and Xiao Hong, they became worried again.

If Xiao Hong is loved by the emperor again, how can he have the chance of others if he is a heir and a son?

Such a big black bear, why didn't he just kill him, let him be disabled...

After Emperor Tiangan finished speaking, the dinner officially began. The dancers entered the arena, playing silk and bamboo music, and the barbecue game that was usually not eaten, and the atmosphere at the banquet became hot after a while.

"Have you found someone?" Prince Guang's son asked.

Prince Pingjun shook his head: "No, I asked Shunzi, he didn't see any officials or guards, but he met two servants dressed up, it should be them. Thinking about it this way, the people behind the scenes It’s really hard work.”

Prince Guang's son said: "If you are a minister, I would like to toast one by one, and let you listen to the voice to identify it. It seems that it is unnecessary. Who doesn't have a few servants around, two humble servants, find It's like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Prince Pingjun nodded, "Forget it, brother, I don't think the big brother will pursue it anymore, we didn't do it anyway, and there is no need to hold on to it."

Prince Guang's son looked at Xiao Hong who was chatting and laughing with He Xichao beside him, and nodded slightly.

The banquet is over before Haishi.

After that, He Xichao asked people to light a bonfire in front of Xiao Hong's tent, and prepared drinks, melons and fruits.

Then Prince Guang's son and Prince Heping's son arrived first with the prey, Xiao Yi and Xiao Ming also arrived one after another after a while, and the younger fourth prince and fifth prince also came over under the leadership of the servants.

The paddock is not like the palace, there are not so many rules, since Xiao Hong is the host, he invites the brothers to have a supper, so he simply invites all the princes who are currently in the study.

The fourth prince and the fifth prince were too young to drink alcohol, so they served some sweet fruit wine, and the juice smelled a little like wine.The others, Xiao Hong, were not polite, and put a wine jar next to each of them.

"You guys should be more conscious!"

Xiao Hongchao, Xiao Yi, Xiao Ming, the four of them pouted their mouths, they didn't talk nonsense, each filled three cups and drank it down.

"Okay, refreshing." Xiao Hong held the wine glass and gave them a thumbs up, and then he stood up.

"Today, I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to come and get together. I would also like to thank my younger brothers for your kindness. It's not for anything else, but I found that we brothers don't communicate much and our relationship is not deep enough. I reflected on it and found that this It’s my fault for being the big brother, I didn’t take care of you, I didn’t care much about you, I’m really ashamed of being called elder brother, I realized my mistake, so I punish myself.”

As Xiao Hong spoke, he raised his glass and drank it all. Xiao Yi and the others were completely stunned by his opening remarks, and they all looked at He Xichao with strange eyes.

Is this scared of a black bear?

Xiao Hong saw their hellish expressions, and immediately said dissatisfied: "What do you mean by that, brother, I finally made a sensational one, and you are too shameless!"

That's right, this tone is Xiao Hong's correct way of speaking.

Xiao Yi touched his arm, "Brother, just speak well, why bother to fix those things, I want to call an imperial doctor to show you."

Xiao Ming also nodded, "It always feels like there is a big hole behind you, waiting for us to jump into it."

When Xiao Hong heard it, he laughed, "It's just that you two think too much, let alone, I have been thinking about it for a long time to invite you to have a meal and exchange feelings. I will leave the palace soon. I only stayed in the study for a few days, no matter what kind of grievances we had before, after so many years of being classmates, there must be some kind of friendship?"

Having said that, the others also felt melancholy.

Yes, the days when the four of them fought against Xiao Hong in a group will soon be gone forever.

In those days, they had fought, filed lawsuits, endured boards together, and pried off their master... Although most of the days when they didn't like each other accounted for the majority, there were also times when they shared the same hatred.

Looking back now, there is indeed a different kind of reluctance.

They will not get used to the sleepy king who occupies the first row of seats in the upper study room all the year round, attracts the master's main attention, is at the bottom of the study and is punished by professional households.

Especially Xiao Yi, just imagine that the last person in the class transferred to another school, the number 2 from the bottom would be sad.

He was two years younger than Xiao Hong, and he had to persist for two more years, but he couldn't be as thick-skinned as Xiao Hong's iron wall. Facing the emperor, he would have to shake to death.

At this time, Xiao Yi admired Xiao Hong very much, and wanted to ask that playful, smiling face, the skill of copying books and putting them on the board with a smile on his face.

Xiao Hong made a beginning, which immediately aroused a lot of memories, and the unhappiness brought by the black bear gradually faded away.

Speaking of which, he is only a boy in his early ten years old, and the idea of ​​seizing the heir is not so strong. It is the time when emotions are acting on things. The brothers have been together for so long, even if they don't like it, they don't have much hatred. , the difference between being soft and not being soft.

Xiao Hong's self-criticism directly passed a soft ladder, and it would be too embarrassing for the few people to hold their necks back and not answer.

The atmosphere warmed up, Xiao Yi asked: "Brother, when will your mansion be built?"

"I guess it will be the end of this year. When I move in, if you are bored in the palace, you can come to my place to play anytime."

"Really, big brother, I want to go too. The palace is restrictive, and I don't allow this or that." The fifth prince excitedly said.

Xiao Hong smiled at him, "Okay, as long as the father agrees, you can come here as you please, but although the rules in my place are not stricter than those in the palace, if you do something bad, I will beat you."

"what?"

"Ah, what, if you're obedient, I'll take you guys to have some fun, I haven't seen it in the custody palace before."

"Then I'm coming, big brother."

……

Prince Guang's son had something hidden in his heart, so he didn't say much.

After today, he suddenly overturned his previous cognition.

The prince of Pingjun has no mind, but he is not.

He has always thought that those two boys who deliberately talked to Xiao Yu in the latrine, who can know Xiao Yu's movements and his character, and can ensure that this bet is raised by Xiao Yu and approved by everyone, must be right among them.

Xiao Yi or Xiao Ming, no matter how bad it is to accompany him, he can't think of anyone else except these few people.Xiao Yi is careless, Wu Xiang has no opinion, the thoughts of this pair of master and servant are much shallower than those of Xiao Ming and He Mingrui. After some consideration, Prince Guang's son stopped suspiciously at Xiao Ming and He Mingrui for a longer time.

No matter how nice the words are and how friendly they are usually, Prince Guang's son will feel extremely shameless for using such a despicable method, and he will drag everyone into the water.

As far as Xiao Ming is concerned, it's just because he has a noble concubine who can read a little. She looks a little more humble, but not too outstanding.In terms of talent, He Xichao, who is beside Xiao Hong, doesn't show off his talents, and he is a scholar at the top of his list, directly reaching Shengting.

Such a quick-thinking person, who has been silently by Xiao Hong's side for three years, is powerful.

In fact, when I think about it carefully, is Xiao Hong really as self-destructive as outsiders think?No, not reading does not mean that he is ignorant of the ways of the world, daring to contradict the emperor, arguing with reason is just because he is fearless and persistent.

Prince Guang's son looked at Xiao Hong, who was confident and calm among the several princes, with the demeanor of an older brother in his speech, and the domineering manner in his gestures, like an eagle waiting to spread its wings... It was particularly dazzling.

Would he not like it if the emperor?

"Brother, Brother Datang seems to be different." Prince Pingjun said to him in surprise.

"Ah."

Not only were the two surprised, but He Xichao, who was silently watching from the sidelines, was also filled with a sense of accomplishment. Xiao Hong could no longer find the helpless and pitiful shadow of six years ago. This was created by himself. Yes!

Xiao Hong seemed to be able to feel his gaze, turned around and gave a big smile, with a sense of foolishness, no matter how he was outside, facing He Xichao, he always showed the purest side.

Not only He Xichao saw that smile, but Prince Guang's son, who had been paying attention all the time, also stared at it, and couldn't help being stunned.

He suddenly remembered what Prince Pingjun said about the two young men, and a strange feeling suddenly appeared in his heart, but he quickly threw it out of his mind.

It's really a prostitute who sees prostitution. Isn't it normal to have a tacit understanding after getting along day and night for so many years?

Thinking of this, Prince Guang's son stood up and walked towards He Xichao.

After a while, He Xichao looked at him in surprise, "Why did you tell me?"

"Telling you is telling the eldest brother, I just don't want people to take advantage of me." Prince Guang's son said.

He Xichao nodded, "On behalf of the eldest prince, I thank the eldest son."

"There's no need to thank you. If you can find out who it is, tell me." Prince Guang's son looked at He Xichao again, and the latter asked with a smile, "What advice does your son have?"

"Do you...do you think Big Brother can do it?"

He Xichao bent his eyes when he heard the words, and said, "Who can say this kind of thing? Let's see for yourself."

Xiao Hong came over and asked, "What are you two talking about?"

He Xichao pursed his lips and smiled, Prince Guang's son rolled his eyes, "It's just a few words, Brother Hall, you are too meddlesome, right?"

"You secretly talk to my Xichao, who knows what your plan is."

"What idea can I make? He's not a girl." After Prince Guang's son finished speaking, he showed a tacit smile to He Xichao in order to provoke Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hong exuded the aura of being about to explode all over his body, and turned his head to look at He Xichao, that look seemed to be asking for an explanation.

He Xichao raised his forehead and couldn't help but said: "Don't be so childish, okay?"

At this time, Eunuch Huang came over, followed by a few servants, holding a plate in his hand, and said with a smile: "The emperor heard that the eldest prince hosted a banquet for the princes and sons. Longyan was very happy, so he gave eight dishes and two dishes. The altar is good wine, this wine is not strong, it is better than mellow, it is rare for a few of your Highnesses to be interested, it is okay to drink a little, sit for a while, and talk among brothers."

Xiao Hong thanked him, waited for a few waiters to serve the food and wine one by one, Eunuch Huang bowed and led the people back quickly.

Xiao Hong then pointed to the altar of wine and said to Prince Guang's son, "Do you want to drink?"

Prince Guang's son raised his eyebrows, "Of course you have to drink what the emperor rewards you. Brother Datang, you are older than me. It doesn't seem good to bully the younger with the big."

Xiao Hong didn't hesitate, and said directly: "You can ask someone to help you if you want."

As soon as the words fell, Prince Pingjun immediately responded positively, "Brother, I will help you."

"Ah, two against one is not fair." He Xichao said from the side, then turned to look at Xiao Yi and Xiao Ming and the others, "Aren't you going to help your elder brother?"

Xiao Yi paused, then rolled up his sleeves and said, "That's fine, I'll help elder brother, how about you, Xiao Ming?"

"You are both old, I'll go over there."

The fourth prince and fifth prince glanced at each other, and then said in unison: "Brother..."

"You two are not allowed to drink, just watch from the sidelines."

"Ah... let's help you!" The two little ones were upset.

Xiao Hong looked at them and raised his mouth, "Don't worry, two-on-three will still drink them down!"

He Xichao was biting the apple, and watched all these people who were not over 15 years old speak nonsense, feeling calm in his heart.

The game barbecue presented included venison, wild boar, and rabbit meat...all of which were placed on their respective tables. It was said that it was a competition for wine, but these people all ate it.

A few companions didn't drink, because they were afraid that their master would be tossed about.

He Xichao looked at the status of the few people, and when it was almost up, he announced the end of the banquet, and ordered the guards to separate and escort everyone back to their tents.

And he took care of Xiao Hong who was already a little silly.