A few days ago, I wanted to talk to Cui Xiu, but I didn’t get it. Today, I met Qi Lianyao, so I was even more anxious to meet him—today it’s his turn to enter the palace. It’s easy to meet, so I have to speak quietly It was difficult to talk for a while, and I couldn't find an excuse after thinking about it. A Huan saw me scratching my head and snorted, "He is so handsome, it is reasonable for you to want to see him, what excuse do you need?"

I was puzzled and said: "He is handsome, what does it have to do with my wanting to see him?"

A Huan said: "Of course it has something to do with it. Everyone knows about you and Wushengren. Wushengren is old and discolored, and lost your favor. You fell in love with the more suave and handsome Qinghe Cui family. How can you do that?" Isn’t it reasonable? In my opinion, you shouldn’t go to him during the day, especially in the evening, when it’s getting dark, talk to him for a few hours, and then come out at night... Keep it safe and no one will suspect you. "

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You're talking weird again! When did I have anything to do with Wu Shengren? And how did everyone know about it?" She blamed me for being indiscreet, and hurriedly said: "It's been so many years. I explained it to you a long time ago, but you still hold on to it. Besides, because of that little thing back then, now I have to be more self-sufficient and abiding by women's morals." No wonder my mother showed such a narrow expression when she mentioned A Huan in the morning , It turned out that I remembered Wushengren.Over the years, I have been walking with Wu Shengren, not only running errands for A Huan, but also because I like his character.

Wu Shengren is ignorant of official affairs. Although I have assisted him for many years, the official has always done a good job. He is also a poor and happy man. He does not regard himself as the brother of a princess or the son of a wealthy family. In his spare time, he just draws pictures or carries birds. Cage walks around in the capital, not limited to traffickers and pawns, whoever chats with him, can continue to chat, get a lot of interesting stories, and talk to me in his spare time.Unlike the handsome and handsome Cui Xiu, at the same age of forty, Wu Shengren has long since lost the handsomeness of the past, with a protruding belly, thinning eyebrows, and loose skin. At first glance, it seems that in the previous life A retired old man walking birds in the park, Yuan Zhengshi entered the palace for a pilgrimage, and stood with A Huan, they were not like brother and sister, but father and daughter.Of course, because he is like a laid-back retired old man, I feel more friendly, and there is no need to be wary when talking to him, and he will not ask me too much about the affairs of the court—the eldest son who has no patience to talk about it. I have grown up, and with me around, I may not be able to pass the other subjects. It is not a problem to give a Mingjing. Du Yu has also reached the age where he can take the exam. .

Just as I was thinking about something, A Huan stretched out his hand and slapped me, saying: "Don't rush to argue, I don't doubt you. It's just that the relationship between you and Cui Xiu, even though you have Cui Mingde's relationship, is not very fair after all. With him There are many contacts, even if there are no such rumors, there should be other opinions. To balance the two, it is better to recognize this relationship. In this way, you can meet him openly, and His Majesty will not Do not be suspicious. Otherwise, Cui Mingde is not in the capital, and you will be inconvenient without a mastermind."

I hurriedly said: "Don't say that. Why do you have to pretend to be something when there is nothing wrong with it? Wouldn't it be harmful to his family and you?" Seeing that A Huan was about to speak, he said again: "No Say you don't care, I don't know about your little things? Besides, why does a man and a woman have a close relationship, so he has to recognize such a reputation? Can't he be an innocent colleague or colleague? "

A Huan smiled lightly: "Of course I care. But I care but there are many things that are still happening, it's not bad." She glanced at me and said, "The overall situation is always the top priority."

I frowned and looked at her: "What is the big picture and what is the small matter? If you always sacrifice small things for the sake of the big picture and make sacrifices into a habit, where is the bottom line? Today I am just asking me to accept this stigma, but tomorrow if I am asked to kill for no reason, will it be the same?" Can you?"

A Huan didn't answer, just picked up a piece of cake with a smile, put it gently in his mouth: "As you like."

In fact, I still have a lot of things to refute her, such as the theory that "when you are old and decrepit, you will naturally not be liked by others", seeing her like this, it's hard to say, because she only cares about eating cakes, doesn't speak, and doesn't say anything. Asked nonchalantly: "The ones just now, are the people A Niang likes, or are they recommended by others? I see that many talents and appearances are not suitable for matching."

A Huan said: "It's not just Dalang, his brothers are also old, His Majesty means to do it together, so the subordinates have indeed entered some candidates - but they think there are too many, so I will ask His Majesty for an order , let me read one by one, and then be selected by His Majesty. This is the first batch, and there are many more."

I suddenly realized: "How familiar you are with them, there is no harm."

A Huan squinted and raised his eyebrows, and said with sarcasm: "I'm not like you, I don't want to interact with people casually when I have nothing to do." Then he chased me away: "Aren't you looking for Cui Xiu to talk about your important affairs? If you don't want to provoke ridicule Do it as soon as possible, otherwise even if you don't mean it, you won't know what it will look like if someone outside spreads it."

I knew she was upset after all, so I stood up and called "A Huan", but she didn't say anything, she still stood up to see me off, and when she got to the door, she said: "Your Majesty has been ill this year, which means If you want to restore the archery ceremony, so as to show the world well-being, if you have nothing to do, you can practice more with the people in your society, Your Majesty will be glad to know."

I said, "Then are you going?"

She stared at me: "If you invite me, I will go." She took my coat from the palace man, put it on for me, tied the belt, looked up and down, and I couldn't help calling again: "A Huan. "

This time she hummed lightly and pushed me with her hands: "Go."

We walked out slowly, and before we reached the gate of the hall, we hadn't thought of any excuse to invite Cui Xiu. Throwing on the ground, out of breath, said: "Your Majesty summoned the princess, the envoy has been waiting at Lichun Terrace for a while."

I glanced at the sky, it was already getting dark, if I delay for a while, I won't be able to see Cui Xiu, I am full of reluctance, but I can only ask that my mother is in Qiyun Palace, and hurry up.

To my surprise, Cui Xiu was also in Qiyun Palace.The mother was sitting in the middle, and Wan'er was sitting sideways in front of her holding a stag tail, surrounded by attendants not far away, wearing fragrant clothes and temple rings, looking rich and leisurely.Cui Xiu was dressed in purple, and Wei Qing was dressed in cyan uniform. The two of them held paintbrushes in their hands, and they were kneeling on the right side to paint. The palace servants led me in, but my mother didn't move. She only pointed to Gao Yanfu with her eyes, and Gao Yanfu led me to her On the side, let me hold a vase as a dedication - but it is a portrait.

I held the vase for two moments, until my hands were sore and my shoulders ached. I saw Cui and Wei put down their pens and hurriedly put down the vase. My mother and Wan'er were also relaxed. Because I asked about Cui Xiu, Wan'er Said: "Cui Gong is familiar with ancient and modern allusions. Because your majesty asked about the painting methods of ancient emperors, Cui Gong suggested that you can draw a group of pictures of pleasure according to your majesty's daily life, and he personally showed it." Although there are only a few strokes in the sketch, the composition is very different. Wei Qing painted it faithfully. Although it is a draft, the size and features are very detailed. Here comes the violin.

My mother obviously liked Cui Xiu's painting more, held it in her hand for a while, and then ordered him to go back and polish it, and Yu Wei Qing's one just glanced at it, but I liked Wei Qing's painting method more, so I took this draft Holding it in his hand, he gestured briefly, and said with a smile: "The 'proportion' is exactly the same as a real person. It must be the kung fu practiced when drawing maps."

Wei Qing smiled and said, "Exactly."

Mother asked curiously: "What is 'proportion'?"

Wan'er explained to her: "It is the method that the princess thought of when drawing the map. The original size is reduced several times, and the drawing is like reducing the same thing as it is."

After hearing this, the mother took Wei Qing's sketch over to have a look, and said with a smile, "Let's wait until we polish it." She glanced at Wei Qing rather critically, and asked him, "How old is Wei Qing?" He answered "39" and then asked Cui Xiu: "Cui Qing is forty?"

Cui Xiu leaned over and replied, "Two out of forty."

The mother took a look at Wei Qing, then at Cui Xiu, and said with a light smile, "Since you want to paint for me, you should stay in the palace these days."

The author has something to say: The prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty had to take turns to be on duty in the palace, and they would stay permanently when encountering special events (such as the emperor’s special trust and asked him to draft edicts full-time). I remember that there was a prime minister who had been in the palace for several years and never returned to his capital. Li's family (it seems to be someone?), so that he is worried about the issue of heirs.But this palace should not be the inner court of the harem, but just live in the palace city.

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