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Xu Jinwen saluted along with all the civil and military officials, took a sneak peek, and saw the woman in plain white palace attire following behind Empress Jiang.

It's just that she was dressed in plain white, but it made the other party have an alluring posture. The lowered eyebrows and eyes were cold and aloof, which made the small face as big as a palm even more stunning.

Next to the other party was a nanny who was bowing and following, carefully protecting the other party's body.

Xu Jinwen just took a quick glance and didn't dare to take a closer look, otherwise if he was discovered, he would be making trouble for His Highness.

Concubine Lian's side face flashed in Xu Jinwen's mind. If you really look closely, it is indeed somewhat similar to Zhou Xiuyao when he was a child, but now that Zhou Xiuyao has grown up, the first thing he notices is that the other party's body is as sharp as a knife. The domineering and coldness when she was out of the sheath completely made people ignore the stunning appearance.

The nanny protecting Concubine Lian was probably afraid that she would accidentally hurt the prince in her stomach.

The reason why he has not seen Concubine Lian after waking up for so long is because she has been having a baby before, and now after three months, the fetal position is stable, and it just coincides with Concubine Lian's birthday, Emperor Zhou is overjoyed, great deal Specially done.

Xu Jinwen couldn't help but frown when he thought about his previous life and concubine Lian.

It seems that he was in a coma in the last life, and he didn't know much about the affairs in the court. At first, he thought that the noble concubine was still the same noble concubine, but even though they were all noble concubines of the Tao family, he might not be alone in the future.

It's just that he didn't know it at the time, and because Diao Erlang ignored government affairs, and his grandfather was afraid that these things would spoil his ears, so he didn't go into details, so he thought that the noble concubine of the Tao family was still the same Tao noble concubine.

Thinking that Concubine Tao Gui in the previous life might really be framed by Concubine Xu, which led to her death in depression and joy...

Xu Jinwen clenched his hands tightly, fortunately Concubine Tao Guifei left the palace early in this life.

Emperor Zhou was obviously in a good mood. Empress Jiang didn't know what she was thinking, but Empress Jiang was full of smiles when she spoke. All kinds of sisters and sisters made Xu Jinwen only want to look at the sky. These women in the harem really mean what they say.

This noble concubine Lian didn't talk much, even when she spoke, she was clear and cold, with a hint of indifference and alienation.

If someone else Xu Jinwen knew that Emperor Zhou didn't like this, the poor noble concubine, with her face similar to Concubine Yu's, and her temper exactly like Concubine Yu's "mold", would Emperor Zhou be too happy to leave?

What a piece of shit.

The more Xu Jinwen thought about it, the more he felt sorry for the little tyrant.

I don't know how the other party has spent the past two years. Looking at the face that resembles his mother and concubine, watching Zhou Di deceive himself and spoil a woman who looks very much like his mother and concubine, it can't be worse. Yes.

Xu Jinwen couldn't help but sneak a glance at Zhou Xiuyao. Zhou Xiuyao had no emotion on his face and sat down calmly, as if he didn't notice the face of Concubine Lian at all, and he didn't seem to know the hidden swords and swords in the banquet.

Xu Jinwen guessed right, this Empress Jiang had a smile on her face, but she almost died of anger in her heart.

For a noble concubine, the birthday banquet is even more ostentatious than her. What does the emperor want to do?

But staring at Concubine Lian's face, Empress Jiang almost broke her nails, but no matter how angry she is, she is the mother of a country, and this virtuous and virtuous posture must be correct.

Just a glance from the corner of the eye, Empress Jiang's eyes fell on the girl not far away, her brows frowned.

At this birthday banquet, the emperor named all the princes, grandchildren and princesses to be present. Zhou Chengqin, as the eldest princess, naturally came too, but Queen Jiang saw Zhou Chengqin, and also saw Zhou Chengqin's sight. Inadvertently fell on the front side of the gaze.

Empress Jiang sat on the upper and lower sides with Emperor Zhou, condescending and taking everyone into her eyes. Following Zhou Chengqin's gaze, she saw Xu Jinwen standing obediently behind Zhou Xiuyao.

Empress Jiang frowned deeper and deeper, and she understood what Zhou Chengqin was thinking when she changed her mind.

It seems that she, the eldest princess, still hasn't figured it out.

What's so eye-catching about that little companion, even if it's with the prince?

He Zhou Xiuyao may be the prince today, but he may not be the prince tomorrow.

The Xu family is nothing more than mediocre, how can it compare to their Jiang family?What's more, this Xu Jinwen is only the third wife of the Xu family, and he is the only surviving one. If it wasn't for the old Xu Ge who cared about him and loved him by his side, he would be just a pitiful little one.

Queen Jiang's thoughts sank, and she felt that Zhou Chengqin could not be allowed to follow her own wishes, so what's so bad about Jin Jijiu?

It is much better than Xu Bandu.

Empress Jiang planned to kill first and play later, taking advantage of the gap, seeing that Emperor Zhou seemed to be in a good mood, so she moved closer: "Your Majesty, it's rare that today is a good day. Double happiness is coming, how about three happiness?"

"Three blessings come to the door?" Emperor Zhou became interested and glanced at Empress Jiang.

"This is not the third joy. Sister Lian's birthday is the first joy; sister Lian added a son to the emperor, which is another joy; the third joy, the emperor, Qin'er is not young, it's time to get married. " Empress Jiang covered her mouth with a brocade handkerchief and laughed softly.

Emperor Zhou almost forgot about this eldest princess. The other party was in poor health, so she hardly showed her face in front of him, so she had no sense of existence. Now that Queen Jiang said this, he remembered that the queen had indeed mentioned him before. This eldest princess is indeed of the right age.

Previously, because of her poor health, if the empress didn't want the other party to marry early, now she proposes, it seems that her health has improved a lot.

Emperor Zhou thought that he hadn't worried about this princess all these years, so it would be okay to talk to her about a better marriage.

And since the empress has proposed at this moment, I am afraid that there is already a candidate for when: "Does the empress have a match?"

Empress Jiang covered her lips and pretended to be particularly uncomfortable and said: "The concubine has indeed fallen in love with one, but I don't know what your majesty wants, and the majesty will have to decide when it will be done."

"Oh? I don't know who it is?" Emperor Zhou became curious at the moment. It was rare to see the Queen like this. It seemed that he was very satisfied with this candidate.

Empress Jiang said: "...It's Jin Jijiu."

Emperor Zhou was taken aback: "Jinqing's family?"

His eyes couldn't help falling on Jin Shu below. The latter lowered his eyes and was sipping the wine in the wine cup. It's dull.

But even so, Emperor Zhou had to admit that the number one scholar two years ago, he was right and quite capable.

In the past two years, he has done a lot of things for him, and they are all remarkable, which is very good.

This Jin Shu is a widow, and it is precisely because he does not belong to any faction that he is willing to entrust him with important tasks. The Emperor of Zhou intends to train Jin Shu well, and train him as a pillar of talent in the future.

But if the other party can become a consort...

Consorts of all dynasties were not allowed to participate in politics. In order to prevent chaos in the court, if the other party married the eldest princess, it meant that he would lose a capable lover.

Thinking of this, Emperor Zhou couldn't help frowning. The Empress originally thought that Emperor Zhou would not have any opinions. After all, this Jin Jijiu has no background, and it is already convinced by Bai Shixiu to be able to marry the princess, but... …

Emperor Zhou thought about it, but he still didn't want to give up such a good helper, and he was worried about using children from other aristocratic families.

This Jin Shu is reliable, capable, young and has no background. It would be a pity if he really became a son-in-law.

After Zhou Emperor's eyes wandered around Jin Shu and Zhou Chengqin, he took another deep look at Empress Jiang.

Queen Jiang's heart skipped a beat: "Emperor, Your Majesty?"

Emperor Zhou didn't know what the other party was thinking. He had heard from the imperial doctor that the eldest princess was weak and might not be able to conceive in the future. Jin Shu was a widow and married the princess. He didn't have the guts to say anything. I moved my mind.

but……

Emperor Zhou sighed: "Queen, I understand what you mean, but you have thought about it. Jin Jijiu is indeed a talent, but once you marry a princess, according to my great Zhou ancestor's instruction, the son-in-law is not allowed to participate in politics. Resigning from the position of sacrificial wine, there is nothing to be a son-in-law. Without that kind of talent, just judging by his appearance, I'm afraid it's inappropriate."

Empress Jiang turned pale, she had forgotten this point, she had always wanted to find a reliable son-in-law for Qin'er, she had only seen Jin Shu's talent and the speed of advancement, but she forgot this point.

Empress Jiang's face turned pale, and she finally said slowly: "Yes, it's because of the difference between the concubines, I thought..."

"I understand what the queen means, don't worry, I will take care of it, let's talk about this matter later." Emperor Zhou said.Empress Jiang still didn't understand what Emperor Zhou meant, she was afraid that the emperor would reuse Jin Shu in the future.

If the other party can't be a high-ranking official in the future, there is no need to tell Qin'er. Empress Jiang thought about it, looked left and right, and felt that what Qin'er said was probably right. Jin Shu's appearance was indeed a bit dull.

Zhou Chengqin didn't know that Empress Jiang had lost her mind. She was still looking at Xu Jinwen, but suddenly felt Zhou Emperor's gaze above her.

She has poor health since she was a child. Even a princess has a kind of inferiority deep in her heart. She has been quite sensitive to the eyes of others since she was a child. When Emperor Zhou came over, she noticed it.

When he realized that Emperor Zhou's eyes were on Jin Shu and her, his face turned pale.

Could it be... the queen mother has already talked to the emperor father?

No, she doesn't want to marry Jin Shu, she doesn't want to marry such a...

Zhou Chengqin couldn't help looking at Xu Jinwen, gritted her teeth, no, she can't let her father marry him first.

Xu Jinwen was standing obediently behind Zhou Xiuyao, but the banquet was too boring, he couldn't help but want to yawn while standing, but fortunately he still remembered his identity and tried to hold it back.

After waiting for a while, I keenly felt a line of sight and quickly looked over.

He met Zhou Chengqin's straight gaze.

Xu Jinwen froze in fright: No way, what is the eldest princess doing looking at him like this?Don't look, don't look...

Xu Jinwen couldn't help leaning forward, almost touching Zhou Xiuyao's back.

Zhou Xiuyao's back stiffened, feeling the boy getting closer and closer, Zhou Xiuyao's calm breath began to become disordered.

He originally thought that the young man was tired, so he was a little bolder, and wanted to lean on him to rest.

Zhou Xiuyao naturally wished for it, but when he calmed down, he felt the young man's breath on his neck, which brought a bit of anxiety, and it didn't feel like being lazy in a normal state.

Zhou Xiuyao frowned, half-closed his eyes, raised his hand calmly, blocked his sight with a wine cup, glanced back, and saw the young man behind him with his eyes wide open, staring at the opposite back.

When Zhou Xiuyao looked over, he happened to see Zhou Chengqin gritted his teeth, with a somewhat resolute expression.

Zhou Xiuyao's heart skipped a beat, with an ominous premonition.

Thinking of the news that people had asked to inquire about earlier, it became clear what Zhou Chengqin was thinking.

Empress Jiang wanted Jin Shu to be her son-in-law, and the other party thought well, but Zhou Chengqin obviously didn't like Jin Shu, and he didn't care. Even if Empress Jiang told Emperor Zhou, Emperor Zhou was reluctant and would not Will agree that he has lost a subordinate who was in good hands.

What's more, that person will not let a spy he cultivated with great difficulty fall to the ground.

He wasn't worried either, but if Zhou Chengqin didn't want to, but looked at his people, Zhou Xiuyao would be quite unhappy.

Zhou Xiuyao squinted his eyes halfway, and under the cover of the wine cup, he blocked the sneer at the corner of his mouth. He was betting whether Zhou Chengqin would dare or not.

He bet that Zhou Chengqin didn't dare, if she dared to stand up, it would be tantamount to ruining her own reputation.

What's more, in front of civil and military officials will only make Emperor Zhou furious.

But he didn't dare to really gamble, even if there was a [-]% possibility that the little things behind him were involved, it would make Zhou Xiuyao extremely uncomfortable. He lowered his eyes and thought about it, while Zhou Chengqin was still struggling with whether he should put all his eggs in one basket or not. At that moment, he suddenly raised his wrist and drank several glasses of wine in succession.

The other party's actions were too bold, plus today's banquet, it made all the civil and military officials have different thoughts.

This banquet is specially prepared for Concubine Lian's birthday, who is Concubine Lian, she is the emperor's most beloved concubine now.

But why the emperor dotes on Concubine Lian, it is because this Concubine Lian looks five times like the White Moonlight Jade Concubine that the Emperor had in mind back then.

And who is Concubine Yu, that is the prince's biological mother.

The prince saw such a girl who looked similar to his biological mother, and was favored because of her biological mother. It was like stabbing a knife in his heart. , why even the prince was invited here, does this make the prince unhappy?

If Emperor Zhou hadn't appointed the Ninth Prince as the crown prince a year ago, they would have thought that the emperor didn't value the prince at all.

Emperor Zhou was happy these days, but when he saw Zhou Xiuyao's actions suddenly, he was taken aback, and then he remembered that he forgot to estimate the prince's mood.

But now that this is the case, if I say anything else, it will be embarrassing for Concubine Lian.

Emperor Zhou felt guilty towards Zhou Xiuyao, but he seemed to be fascinated by Concubine Lian, especially the other party's face that resembled Concubine Yu, and the temperament that was exactly like Concubine Yu, let him know that it was just a coincidence , but couldn't help but sink more and more into it.

Zhou Xiuyao drank a few cups in a row, and then Zhou Chengqin gritted his teeth and felt that he would give it a go. She didn't want to marry Jin Shu. If she insisted on marrying someone she didn't like, her reputation would be ruined. She is a princess. Who dares to say anything in front of her?

It's just that Zhou Chengqin just made a move when everyone gasped suddenly.

Zhou Chengqin was stunned, what's wrong?

She followed everyone's line of sight, and saw the crown prince who was at the bottom of the first place, suddenly passed out, attracting the attention of all civil and military officials, and even Emperor Zhou couldn't help leaning over: "Prince? What's the matter?" What's the matter? Come, why don't you go to the imperial doctor?"

Xu Jinwen was also frightened. He was initially frightened by Zhou Chengqin's gaze. After all, the eldest princess didn't follow the routine at all. Because she saved her when she was a cat, she wanted to get her from Concubine Tao Gui. I want to go.

Later, he personally saved the eldest princess, and she turned out!I want to be my son-in-law!

Now the eyes of the eldest princess, no matter how you look at it, it looks like...

When Xu Jinwen was considering whether to tell His Highness, His Highness immediately collapsed.

This startled Xu Jinwen. In Xu Jinwen's heart, Zhou Xiuyao had always been strong and would not fall. After all, who was the opponent?

Xu Jinwen was so frightened that his eye circles turned red, and he was so concerned that he completely forgot to react.

But Xiao Shunzi saw the way, how could the prince let himself get drunk on such an occasion?This is too unlike a prince's style. Everyone only thought that His Highness would take pity on the noble concubine seriously, but what they didn't know was that His Highness didn't take pity on the noble concubine seriously at all.

It was just a puppet brought by the Tao family in order to maintain the power of the Tao family. To put it simply, it was just a pawn.

His Highness would let himself down so much for such an insignificant pawn?It is absolutely impossible.

So when Xiao Shunzi thought about it, he might be tricky.

When Emperor Zhou asked, he immediately responded respectfully and said: "Reporting to the emperor, His Royal Highness is drunk, and there is no serious problem."

Only then did Emperor Zhou heave a sigh of relief, and sure enough, the next moment, he saw Zhou Xiuyao raised his head again, his usual stern handsome face was full of frustration and drunkenness, his phoenix eyes were slightly red, unlike his usual indifference and rejection Thousands of miles away, it is rare to show a bit of weakness.

Emperor Zhou's heart softened, and he felt even more guilty. It was all because of his carelessness. He waved his hand immediately and asked Rong Dehai to send someone to send the prince back to the bedroom, so that he could take care of him.

When Xu Jinwen heard that he was drunk, he felt even more distressed, Your Highness... how sad this is, he is still worried about the eldest princess. Thinking of His Highness's kindness to him, Xu Jinwen hurried forward and held Zhou Xiuyao's body The arm rested on his shoulder, supporting the person up.

Zhou Xiuyao kept his eyes down and didn't speak, but he lost his way when he was walking, and waved away the others, just raised his eyes to look at Emperor Zhou: "I'm too drunk...Let me go first."

Emperor Zhou couldn't say a word, and asked Rong Dehai to send someone away. Seeing Xu Jinwen's worried look, after Zhou Xiuyao and others left, he even praised Mr. Xu Ge, which made Mr. Xu Ge feel deeply. Consolation: Ah Wen has really grown up...

Zhou Chengqin, however, was dumbfounded, and stared blankly at the candidate for the "son-in-law" whom she had originally "appointed" to leave. It wasn't until Xu Jinwen and Zhou Xiuyao left that she regained her composure and became anxious immediately, but no matter how anxious she was, Well, the impulsive words she planned to say about the two "being in love with each other" made no sense at all.

When Zhou Chengqin came back to his senses, as soon as he turned around, he met Empress Jiang's heavy gaze. He was startled, and he woke up with a chill. He was also afraid for a while. He was like a ghost just now, what was he thinking?If she really ran out indiscriminately, if Xu Bandu denied it, what would she do?

Empress Jiang didn't pay attention at first, but following Zhou Xiuyao's movements, she couldn't help but pay attention to her own princess. When she saw Zhou Chengqin's movements, she was frightened into a cold sweat. When Zhou Chengqin sat down, she didn't dare to sit down. Let her stay, and hurriedly signaled to the nanny to take her back to the palace on the grounds of her illness. First look, she is not allowed to leave the bedroom without her order.

On the other side, Xu Jinwen helped Zhou Xiuyao out of the banquet hall. As soon as he walked out, the cool breeze blew and he became sober, but he was still worried.

Although he knew that Zhou Xiuyao was just drunk, he was still very nervous, frowning, with red eyes trying to support Zhou Xiuyao.

Zhou Xiuyao, however, was quite distracted, especially when he put his arms on the young man's thin shoulders. He looked at the young man who only reached his shoulders, but he was thinking about something else. Bubu, this is really too thin.

It's too thin, and it takes two more years to feed it...

Zhou Xiuyao walked forward in a "drunk" manner, watching the young boy's tense face, his movements of supporting him earnestly, and the hands around his waist, sticking to his waist, as if he could burn his skin through the prince's clothes.

Zhou Xiuyao's eyes became deeper and deeper.

Behind him, Xiao Shunzi couldn't use his strength at all. At first, he didn't understand. Isn't His Highness not drunk? Why is he still hugging Xu Ban to read?

Just now, His Highness asked Chief Rong to go back. Now that he has been walking for so long, and it seems that he is about to reach Yuxin Palace, His Highness hasn't "woke up" yet?

However, Xiao Shunzi took two steps back secretly, and when he looked again, his eyes lit up.

No wonder...

He said that Xu Bandu usually looked like a pampered nobleman, and he couldn't lift his hands on his shoulders, why did he do such a thing this time, and he didn't get tired after supporting His Highness for so long.

I was worried just now but I didn't realize it, but now I look at it, it is obvious that although His Royal Highness is holding Xu Bandu, most of the strength has been removed by skill, but it is only on Xu Bandu's body, so that Xu Bandu can bear it, But there is no doubt that he is not drunk.

The corner of Xiao Shunzi's mouth twitched, His Highness is really... a thief.

Does this take advantage of Xu Ban's reading?

Especially looking at His Highness's hand on Xu Bandu's shoulder, holding it so tightly!

Your Highness, won't your conscience ache?

Is Xu Bandu still worried?But... Xiao Shunzi suddenly covered the lower half of his face. He originally thought that Xu Bandu had nothing to do with His Highness, but looking at it now, it's obviously not...

Xiao Shunzi's heart was agitated again, so when he returned to Yuxin Palace, he entrusted Zhou Xiuyao to Xu Jinwen in a series of "heaviness" with sharp eyesight: "Xu Bandu, Your Highness does not allow slaves to enter the sleeping hall, Your Highness tonight I will leave it to you, the slave will serve the hangover soup, you must finish it well, Your Highness."

Xu Jinwen's eyes were red, and he nodded honestly, with a very serious and dignified expression. When Xiao Shunzi turned around, he covered his heart: woo woo woo, cheating such a kind and simple Xu Bandu, my conscience hurts, but... ...I really want to scream.

Xu Jinwen didn't know what Xiao Shunzi was thinking, so he helped Zhou Xiuyao into the bedroom, let Zhou Xiuyao lie down, took off his boots, squatted on the bedside, and stared at Zhou Xiuyao eagerly: "Your Highness, are you thirsty? Are you tired? Are you having a headache? Shall I get you a glass of water?"

Zhou Xiuyao shook his head silently, wondering whether he should explain to Xiaoshi that he was not drunk at all.

The little thing seemed quite sad, but Zhou Xiuyao still couldn't bear it, just as he was about to speak, Xu Jinwen grabbed his hand that was hanging on the edge of the bed.

The boy's hand was not as big as his, and he tried to hold his fingers, "Sincerely": "Your Highness, don't be sad. Although His Highness's mother and concubine are gone, Your Highness, you still have me by your side..."

After thinking about it, I found it strange to say this, and added, "And Xiao Shunzi, Eunuch Rong, they are all by His Highness's side."

Zhou Xiuyao stared straight at Xu Jinwen with black eyes, and the worry in the young man's brow made his cold heart extremely ironic.

Especially the pupils that were shining brightly by the candlelight gave him the urge to step forward and kiss the corner of his eyes.

It's just that this thought was suppressed by Zhou Xiuyao, unless he wanted to scare away the young man in front of him.

Zhou Xiuyao was reluctant to part with the warmth given by the young man, at first he just pretended to be drunk, but in the end he just fell asleep like that without knowing it.

Ever since he was left alone in the Yuxin Palace to fend for himself, Zhou Xiuyao learned a lot, but he never gave up his sincerity. He didn't know how Xu Jinwen could become a cat, but when the other party was a cat, he let him first For the first time, I felt what it was like to be accompanied by someone.

Even though the other party was full of mysteries, he didn't want to let go, especially in the scene that happened a few days ago, he understood what he really wanted, what he wanted... was only him.

Therefore, before making a decision, what he needs is to be careful and patient, and to seek it slowly.

Seeing Zhou Xiuyao fell asleep, Xu Jinwen also lay down on the edge of the bed and fell asleep holding Zhou Xiuyao's hand.

The earth dragon was burning in the bedroom, and it wasn't cold, but when Xu Jinwen woke up the next day, he found himself lying on the bed, and Zhou Xiuyao had disappeared.

Xu Jinwen rubbed his eyes and got up quickly. As soon as he walked out of the hall, he saw Xiao Shunzi with a happy face, which was completely different from the cautious appearance of a few days ago.

Xiao Shunzi was even happier seeing Xu Jinwen: "Ban Xu, are you awake?"

Xu Jinwen nodded: "Where is Your Highness? Your Highness was drunk last night, why did you disappear so early in the morning?"

Xiao Shunzi said with a smile: "Xu Bandu, don't worry. Your Highness is fine now. It's completely fine. Your Highness was called to the imperial study by the emperor. Before leaving, Xu Bandu has given instructions. Have breakfast."

Xu Jinwen was worried about Zhou Xiuyao, and waited until Zhou Xiuyao came back before having breakfast.

Zhou Xiuyao was obviously in a good mood. He pretended to be drunk at the birthday banquet last night, which really aroused Emperor Zhou's guilt. He was summoned by Emperor Zhou early this morning. He wanted to make up for him both openly and secretly.

Zhou Xiuyao didn't care at all, what he wanted was more supreme power, and he was afraid that the person in front of him would not be willing to give it up.

However, I would like to mention that the little companion around him is doing his best. He is very satisfied, and he has fully conveyed his wish to keep Xu Bandu by his side to Emperor Zhou.

Emperor Zhou would not suspect that the crown prince had any connection with the Xu family. The Xu family had a seventh prince. Except that the crown prince had some relationship with Xu Bandu, he had never seen any contact with the Xu family. Emperor Zhou was very relieved, but even so, after Zhou Xiuyao left, Emperor Zhou looked at the figure of Yushufang for a long time without saying a word.

Rong Dehai bowed his body and waited on the side. After a while, he heard Zhou Di speak slowly: "What do you think of the prince?"

Rong Dehai thought for a while, and then said: "Reporting to the emperor, this old servant thinks the prince is very smart."

Emperor Zhou glanced at Rong Dehai, and suddenly smiled: "You, no one will offend you." Clever is clever, but...but also cold-hearted, so he doesn't kiss him.

It has been two years, but the other party's attitude towards him has not changed a bit.

Emperor Zhou's pupils deepened, and his increasingly cloudy eyes showed an imperceptible complexity: "How about the queen?"

Rong Dehai reported with all his heart: "Reporting to the emperor, during the banquet yesterday, the eldest princess fell ill and was taken away by the mother, but was sent back to the bedroom until the queen returned to the palace. I don't know what I said to the princess afterwards, the princess I cried for a long time, and then I really fell ill, and the empress was also busy for a long time."

Emperor Zhou lowered his eyes, unable to distinguish his expression: "What's the matter with my eldest princess?"

I haven't noticed it before, the scene yesterday, I'm afraid it's not right.

Rong Dehai said: "My son Xu Bandu passed by a place earlier, and he happened to save the eldest princess who was ill. The old slave thought that the eldest princess might be..."

Emperor Zhou frowned: "She fell in love with that kid from the Xu family?"

Rong Dehai bowed his body and shook his head: "I'm afraid it looks good, but maybe it's because the eldest princess doesn't want to marry Jin Jijiu, so I want to find a son-in-law..."

Emperor Zhou's expression softened: "She has an idea, but it's a pity, the queen will not agree."

Rong Dehai nodded: "The emperor is right." How could he agree, Xu's family is Concubine Xu's natal family, how could the queen send her princess to Xu's family?Concubine Xu alone could...

The queen thinks about the eldest princess, but the eldest princess doesn't appreciate it at all.

Rong Dehai could guess why the eldest princess didn't want to, the emperor's sons and daughters are all face control, look at the face of the seventh prince, it's simply...

But he didn't have the guts to say that.

Emperor Zhou squinted his eyes, as if he was thinking about something, and after a long while, he said slowly: "The eldest princess is indeed not young, since she likes good colors, then find a few children from those aristocratic families who can live with their identities and are easy to handle." Send the list of the second sons to the queen, let her choose one of them, and let's do it together after a while."

Rong Dehai's eyes flickered, his whole life was decided in this way, after all, the queen didn't care.

But Zhou Di had already said so, Rong Dehai said yes and agreed.

At this time, the little eunuch's voice came from outside the hall: "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine has come to bring you ginseng soup."

Rong Dehai raised his eyes calmly, and sure enough, seeing Emperor Zhou's muddy pupils lit up instantly: "Let the imperial concubine come in."

Rong Dehai stepped back a few steps, his mind unpredictable.

Zhou Xiuyao got the news very quickly. After all, Rong Xuan was Rong Dehai's adopted son. In the past few years, Rong Xuan had gained Rong Dehai's trust.

In the past, Zhou Xiuyao would never have gotten involved in such matters, but now that the eldest princess's marriage is not settled sooner, I'm afraid she will always covet him.

But if you just look for one randomly, Empress Jiang will not agree. Zhou Xiuyao pondered for a long time, and ordered to find one that fits Zhou Chengqin's aesthetics. It has a good color and a good temper. It can be a good match, and it will be resolved as soon as possible. this matter.

It was the first time Rong Xuan saw Zhou Xiuyao being so "kind": "This is not in line with your style."

Zhou Xiuyao casually bent his fingers, and tapped a few times: "Occasionally do good deeds, positive for merit, isn't it good?"

Rong Xuan took a deep look at him: "Although I don't know what His Highness is planning, but... Just be careful not to get yourself into it."

Rong Xuan naturally knew what Zhou Chengqin was thinking, and after a little calculation, he realized that Zhou Xiuyao did this for the sake of Xu Bandu.

He couldn't figure out where Xu Bandu caught Zhou Xiuyao's eyes, and made the other party give up the original principle again and again.

But these have nothing to do with him, the owner alone is enough to bother him.

After holding back, Rong Xuan still couldn't hold back, and asked in a low voice: "Is there a way, Your Highness, so that the master can go back?"

Zhou Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and gave him a sideways glance.Rong Xuan accepted the softness, and he can be tough on other things, but he has to bow his head when it concerns the master: "Please help me persuade the master, the building of life and death has sent three assassinations in such a period of time, I'm afraid... Master should go back."

Zhou Xiuyao glanced at him: "It's impossible, unless he gives up by himself. But do you think it's possible? If there is a person who borrows your sweetheart's skin and all your sweetheart's possessions to seduce a person you hate, just let him To use that face and appearance to accept love and favor, even thinking about it, I think it is unbearable."

So, the man is waiting, waiting for an opportunity to destroy.

I just don't know if the man waited for the opportunity, or was assassinated first.

Rong Xuan's expression changed, and he gritted his teeth: "The master is dead, what good is it for you?"

Zhou Xiuyao: "It's not good. But I'm smarter than you, knowing that I can't persuade you, why waste your words?"

Rong Xuan: "..." Although I admit it makes sense, but... I am so unwilling!

Xu Jinwen didn't know the turbulent waves hidden in the palace, he felt sorry for Zhou Xiuyao, and after thinking about it, he felt that he was too useless.

As an interpreter, he can't speak the right way; as a counselor, he doesn't have the IQ; as a companion, he has bad handwriting and lack of learning...

When Xu Jinwen thought about it, he felt that he was too incompetent, and it was too easy to be replaced.

So, Xu Jinwen began to practice handwriting cautiously, and it really improved his handwriting a lot.

A few days later, the spring hunting started. Zhou Xiuyao took Xu Jinwen and all the princes and princes' family children to the royal hunting ground with Emperor Zhou.

Zhou Xiuyao was too lazy to participate in such activities in the past, but when he became a prince, he couldn't get rid of it on the one hand, and on the other hand, he couldn't bear the opportunity to get along with a certain animal in an open and honest manner.

Xu Jinwen didn't know that he had been regarded as a prey. When he heard about hunting, he immediately beamed with joy.

Last time, due to troubles between King Lin and the five princes, except for winning the five villages, it was a pity that they were not able to hunt. This time, many children from aristocratic families were there, and with the Emperor Zhou, I don’t believe that King Lin would dare to play tricks. , he can also ride a horse, and he can let himself go freely.

As a result, when Xu Jinwenxing arrived at the hunting ground in a hurry and was gearing up to show off his skills, he found that when Xiao Shunzi brought the horse over, there was only one.

Xu Jinwen was stunned, leaned his head over, and asked in a low voice, "Just, just one horse?"

Xiao Shunzi said: "That's right, what's wrong with Xu Bandu? Isn't it just a horse?"

Xu Jinwen whispered to Xiao Shunzi behind Zhou Xiuyao, and pointed to the horses in front of the children from other aristocratic families. He could do it too, "Where's mine? Where's my horse?"

Xiao Shunzi blinked, and Xu Bandu's "acting skills" flashed through his mind last time, and said quietly: "Xu Bandu, you forgot, you...can't 'ride a horse'."

Xu Jinwen: "..." careless.

Xu Jinwengu was crying without tears, and struggled a little bit: "I, I can't say... In fact, have I learned these days?"

Xiao Shunzi is a fine person. Thinking about Zhou Xiuyao who only let him lead one, he deliberately looked "dignified": "I'm afraid this is inappropriate, Xu Bandu, think about it, if Lin Wang and the others find out, tell me Is it bad to go to the emperor and say that His Highness deliberately teased them?"

Xu Jinwen thought for a moment: "This, this is true."

Xiao Shunzi continued to work hard: "But you don't have to worry about Xu Bandu. Xu Bandu has already learned it for a while. This time, His Highness will teach you personally. Besides, Xu Bandu has already learned it, and you will definitely not be convinced!"

Xu Jinwen: "???"

Xiao Shunzi patted his chest: "So...Xu Bandu can ride with His Highness. I believe His Highness is willing to teach Xu Bandu!"

Xu Jinwen: "..." This, this is okay?Why did he feel something was wrong?