Uncertain Chang'an

After Emperor Taiping let Zhou Jinhe and the two ministers retire, he summoned the prime minister, the minister of war, the commander of the forbidden army, and several other ministers. It is reasonable that the forbidden army is the guard of the imperial city and has nothing to do with the Dingbei army. However, Emperor Taiping thought It's all about managing the army, so it's better to ask other people's opinions by the way, and let Gu Xianghai call Xu Yuanshou to discuss with Xiao Wuding again.

The Dingbei Army was formed by Xu Yuanshou according to the way Xiao Cheng governed the Chengyuan Army, not to mention that Xiao Wuding has continued to improve the method of governing the army in the past few years, which is naturally different from ordinary troops.In the eyes of the courtiers, Xu Yuanshou actually "defected" from the Chengyuan Army, but Emperor Taiping also wanted someone to check and balance Duan Yuanqi. In the hands of Duan Yuanqi, Xu Yuanshou was allowed to establish the Dingbei Army.In the two wars between the Xiongnu and the Turks, the Dingbei Army had already silenced everyone by virtue of its strength. In terms of governing the army, the advice of Xu Yuanshou and Xiao Wuding naturally carried more weight than the rest.A group of people discussed for a while, and finally decided to draw some generals from the Dingbei Army to the Imperial Army.

Emperor Taiping's wishful thinking was well planned. There were only a few generals in the Dingbei Army. Even if they went to the Forbidden Army, they would not be able to make waves. However, it could make those in the Forbidden Army who had small thoughts calm down. meaning.

Fire flows in July, and clothes are granted in September.In the evening of July, a big spark could be seen falling to the west, and the weather gradually cooled down. Emperor Taiping spent July in the palace, and returned to the capital with all the people in early August.Central Beijing is still bustling and bustling, and the romantic young man is still visiting the Goulan brothel; the yelling of the street vendors is the same as what he heard many times in the past; the courtiers are still busy with their own affairs, decades as a day.The only difference is that the street vendors and the people chatting in the teahouse are more curious and discussing the marriage between their only princess and the general of Zhenbei.Some people said that it was General Xiao who fell in love with Her Majesty the Princess at first sight, and often went to the Princess's mansion to show courteousness; some said that Her Majesty the Princess had already taken a fancy to General Xiao, if General Xiao hadn't injured his hand in the last consort competition, he would have become a consort long ago.But no matter what, these two men, talented and beautiful, are a match made in heaven.The wedding date of the two is approaching day by day amidst the chatter in the streets and alleys.

The Ministry of Industry was in a hurry, and finally finished repairing the Zhenbei General's Mansion six days before the wedding date. Xiao Wuding and Zhou Jinhe went to see it together. Compared with today, General Xiao's former Zhenbei General's Mansion is really "shabby and dilapidated".

The two of them were a bit tired after walking around for half a circle, Xiao Wuding asked someone to give him some snacks, and the two of them sat in the small pavilion by the lake to rest for a while.There is a round arch between the small pavilion and the corridor, and there are hollow plum patterns on both sides. There is a plaque on it, which reads "Yingying is a water room"; there are koi swimming freely in the lake, and the rockery and the lake are intertwined, as if the lake is surrounded by rockery. , and like a rockery splitting the lake at will, it is a rare garden scene in the south of the Yangtze River in Beijing.

With a slight smile on her face, the princess took fish food from the attendant behind her and fed her, teasing her: "Apart from my princess' mansion and Prince Gong's mansion, the mansion of the Great General Zhenbei is the most luxurious in this capital. The royal father is also willing to give you the garden scenery."

"It's clearly for His Highness, and His Highness just wants to say that His Majesty is partial to me." Xiao Wuding rested his chin on one hand and watched her feed, his eyes were full of doting, Her Royal Highness is really eloquent, and General Xiao has even more in the past few months. She deeply understands that in front of His Highness the princess, she absolutely dare not recognize the word glib.

"Where is it for me? The one hanging outside is the residence of the Great General Zhenbei, not Princess Yongning's residence." Zhou Jinhe curled her lips. When she wanted this garden, Emperor Taiping said that the princess's residence was too small, so he insisted on changing it for her. I bought a big mansion, I don't want to make General Xiao cheap now.Her Royal Highness the Princess groaned inwardly, thinking whether it would be better to live in the Princess's Mansion or the General's Mansion in the future.

Seeing her childish appearance, Xiao Wuding couldn't help laughing, took a piece of pastry and tasted it, and thought it was not bad, then handed it to Her Royal Highness, and coaxed with a smile: "The fish are full, don't eat it." Starve yourself, it tastes good, try it?"

Zhou Jinhe ate the pastry several times with Xiao Wuding's hands, and praised with satisfaction: "Not bad."

Xiao Wuding looked at the pink lips touching the light yellow pastry, and almost touched her finger with the last bite, his eyes flashed slyly, and said: "Oh, thank you for your compliment, I wonder if your highness has a reward?"

It made Zhou Jinhe laugh and scold her: "Bah, shameless, I obviously praised the pastries for being good, who praised you?"

"I've eaten this pastry before, but I didn't see your Highness praising it. You're just praising me. Why are you so shy?" Xiao Wuding approached him with a smile, and said, "Your Highness always distinguishes rewards and punishments, so you can't rely on me for this little thing." Right? If you don't ask, I'll take it myself." Before Zhou Jinhe could respond, she kissed Zhou Jinhe's delicate pink lips together, different from the usual shallow kisses, and gently outlined the plump lips with the tip of her tongue Zhou Jinhe was startled by her sudden movement, and all the fish food in his hand accidentally fell into the lake.

Why did this person attack suddenly?Her Royal Highness groaned, wrapping her hands around General Xiao's slender waist. The problem that occasionally troubled her a few days ago came again: a big wedding...doesn't it require weddings in the bridal chamber...although there will be weddings as usual... Mammy came to teach, but it was only between women... Her Royal Highness blushed after thinking about it.

Three days before the big wedding, Zhou Jinhe returned to the palace from the princess mansion.As usual, Xiao Wuding had to pick up Zhou Jinhe from the palace on the day of his wedding, walk around the city and then go to the Zhenbei General's Mansion to salute, and then enter the palace the next morning to meet Emperor Taiping and Empress Yan to thank him.Three days of busy work passed quickly. The night before the big wedding, Zhou Jinhe sat in front of the dressing table after washing, and carefully looked at every part of the palace.This is the house she has lived in for eight years. After moving into the princess mansion, it is often cleaned. Everything is just as it was when she left. Just looking at it again, there is still a bit of strangeness in the familiarity.

Leaving tomorrow is different from the last time she moved into the Princess Mansion. Last time it was just a change of residence. If she leaves tomorrow, she will be from another family.Zhou Jinhe got up and walked slowly around the hall, stretched out his hand to caress every beloved decoration, stopped before the wooden shelf where the flute box had been placed, looked at the empty wooden shelf with a gentle expression.

She brought that flute to the Princess' Mansion, but she didn't bring it to the palace these few days, she was afraid that it might be damaged if she got busy.

Chang'an, I'm getting married tomorrow.

Zhou Jinhe turned his footsteps, reached the window and gently opened it, and there was still a crescent moon hanging in the sky, as always.She and Chang'an now only have this round of bright moon and that flute.

She once told Xiao Wuding that there are still many things to tell her when she is free. She originally wanted to tell the whole story about Chang'an, telling her that Chang'an is not only her best friend, but also that she has been thinking about it for so long. An unforgettable lover.It's just that every time I looked at Xiao Wuding's deep and devoted eyes, I swallowed the words several times when I reached my mouth, and I dragged it until today.She didn't want Xiao Wuding to think too much, but she still felt uneasy if she kept it from her.But she can't forget Chang'an, even though she has passed away for so long, even though she loves Xiao Wuding now, there is always a piece in her heart that is reserved for Chang'an, and no one can take it away.Xiao Wuding is so dedicated to her, but her heart cannot belong to her alone.Every time Zhou Jinhe thinks of it, her heart is sour. She has always done things with a clear conscience, but on this point, she always feels guilty towards Xiao Wuding.

Zhou Jinhe looked at the bright moon and remained silent for a long time.

"Your Highness, the empress is here."

Zhou Jinhe heard the words, turned around and saw Yan Hou walked in slowly, she returned to her usual smile, closed the window and walked towards Yan Hou.

"Why is the queen mother here?"

Empress Yan took her hand lightly and went to the bed, with a melancholy smile on her face, she said with emotion: "I always feel that I have not married your royal father, but now you are going to get married soon, and the empress is old. .”

"What's the matter with the queen mother? People who don't know will definitely think they are seeing sisters when they look at us." Zhou Jinhe's eyes became hot when he heard the sigh of Queen Yan, and he threw himself into her arms and said coquettishly: "Even if I am married, I will still be you." And father's daughter, besides, they are all in the capital, so it's not like we won't be able to see each other."

Empress Yan was amused by her, took her to lie down, hugged her and patted her on the back, as if comforting her to sleep when she was a child, and said: "The night before I got married, your grandmother also came to my room and told me It’s been a long time, and today it’s my turn.”

Zhou Jinhe never liked to cry, but what Queen Yan said really made her unable to bear it. She nestled in her mother's arms holding back her tears and said, "Well, tell me."

"Good boy, you have always been smart, and you get along well with others. The Xiao family has no relatives, and the queen mother is not worried. Xiao Wuding is also very good at looking at it. Last time you said that you would allow him to take a concubine, he responded well. You love each other, and mother can't be happier. But Jin'er, you have to remember that even though you are a princess, you will be someone's wife after you get married tomorrow. Don't always use the airs of a princess to suppress others, and don't mess around in the future. You must save some face for your husband. "Empress Yan is like every loving mother in the world, teaching her beloved daughter the truths she has realized over the years.

"It's just that if he dares to bully you, tell the empress, she will definitely not spare him!" In the end, Empress Yan said this again "viciously", which made Zhou Jinhe smile through tears, and said: "Empress, she is not willing, Besides, your daughter is not easy to bully."

The mother and daughter talked about the funny things about Zhou Jinhe's childhood. The moonlight outside the house illuminated the earth, and the lights inside the house were flickering. grown up.

The author has something to say: Hurry up, hurry up, it’s over, I’m so wronged that I’m crying

[Bridal wedding candles... Ah, let's talk about it tomorrow]