Rebirth of the Son of Heart
Chapter 7 Changeable
The two princes seldom have the opportunity to walk outside the palace on weekdays, most of them are studying literature and martial arts. Although they have rich clothes and fine food, they don't live that freely.Today, I finally got the consent of Concubine Shu, and then I can go outside the palace.When Liu Qian went out of the palace, he would bring Liu Yue with him. Although the two were brothers, they were not that close.
Liu Yue, the third son of the current emperor, born of Concubine Chen.Although Liu Yue is an expensive prince, his fate is not good.Back then, Concubine Chen was pregnant with dragon descendants before she was titled, and the mother was more expensive than the child, so the emperor was overjoyed to be promoted.However, the good times didn't last long, and Concubine Chen passed away after giving birth to Lin'er.When Concubine Chen died, her eyes were wide open, and she could not rest in peace.People in the palace talked a lot, saying that it was the strangeness of Concubine Chen's death.In fact, Concubine Chen has always been physically weak, and it is really reluctant to give birth to Lin'er safely, and it has nothing to do with others.Concubine Chen didn't want to die, but she was really unwilling. After years of fighting in the harem, she finally got to her current position, but she didn't have time to enjoy it. Why should she dispel her anger?Also, Liu Yue is still in his infancy, how will he survive in the deep palace in the future?As a result, Concubine Chen really couldn't leave with peace of mind.
Concubine Chen passed away, but the emperor didn't care about it, and handed over concubine Chen's funeral to the queen. From then on, in the emperor's heart, there was no more woman who had accompanied him for a long time.In the final analysis, concubine Chen is not the only woman who suffers in the palace, it is nothing more than being unable to escape her fate.
Concubine Chen passed away, and Liu Yue had no one to take care of her.The empress was deeply scheming, and she wanted to think about Liu Xian's future. After much thought, she asked the emperor to ask Liu Yue to come over and raise him with her own hands, hoping to help Liu Xian in the future.The queen's move won the approval of the emperor, but it also made the other concubines hate him even more.
It is said that the truth is unpredictable. When Liu Yue was three years old, the empress suddenly suffered from a strange illness. Not only did she lose the right to manage the harem, she even let Concubine Shu see the needles and sent Liu Yue to be raised.Although the queen is ill, she can hold her breath, and when she recovers, she will take it back.
The illness came and fell like a mountain, and went away like a spinning thread. Half a year later, the queen recovered, but she was not as energetic as before.Although the empress regained the power in the harem, she was secretly stumbled by Concubine Shu due to lack of mental strength. Liu Yue has now gained a firm foothold in Concubine Shu's palace.However, this was not a blessing, and instead became a nightmare for Liu Yue.
Concubine Shu's temperament is not as tolerant as that of Wei Jingyuan's mother. Every time she sees Liu Yue's handsome face, she will think of Concubine Chen back then. help each other.Even though the vow was so, Concubine Shu and Concubine Chen didn't make it from the bottom of their hearts, they were mostly taking advantage of it.
In the 18th year of Emperor Ming, Concubine Shu's eldest brother, Chen Bing, missed state affairs because of drunkenness, but he didn't have the courage to take it on, so he asked someone who was lower than him to take the blame.Concubine Shu and Chen Bing thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, the queen revealed it. At the same time as the incident was exposed, the queen's family added fuel and jealousy. If the emperor was not thinking of Concubine Shu's friendship, someone would help Intercede, why did Chen Bing come to where he is today, I'm afraid he would have been the ghost under the sword long ago.
Concubine Shu did not dare to thank Dade for the emperor's forgiveness of Chen Bing, because she knew that the emperor's mind was not that simple, she couldn't guess it, and naturally she would not believe that the emperor had deep affection for her.Concubine Shu was very concerned about the revelation of the incident, and sent someone to investigate secretly, only to learn that there was Concubine Chen among Chen Bing's subordinates. In this way, Concubine Shu concluded that it was Concubine Chen who secretly sent the news to the queen. The talented Chen Bing suffered so much.
Day after day, Concubine Shu and Concubine Chen have become deeply hostile, and the hypocritical sisterhood has long been wasted.Since Concubine Chen's death, Concubine Shu would take Liu Yue around the palace where Concubine Chen lived, every time it was the anniversary of Concubine Chen's death. They said that it was still unknown who would win. Concubine alone.
As time passed, Liu Yue couldn't remember the appearance of his mother and concubine, but the concubine Shu who raised him never regarded him as a parent and child, and looked at each other coldly, and that Liu Qian, although he was his elder brother, was also a He never treated him kindly, but regarded him as a slave behind him.
Concubine Chen's family status is not high, so she can't give Liu Yue shelter, so she can only watch her grandson being flattened and rounded in Concubine Shu's hands. live in the palace.
A few years passed in a blink of an eye, Liu Yue is now ten years old, but he is five months younger than Liu Gan.In the past ten years, Liu Yue has experienced too many ups and downs. It is natural for him to have enough food and clothing, and he does not care about the emperor's indifference. Things that show off their talents will not appear too mediocre.Slowly, the emperor noticed this son without a mother and concubine, and he felt pity in his heart.The emperor learned from Li Taifu that the three princes played chess very well, so he asked Liu Yue to come over and play a game from time to time.
Chess games pay attention to the layout, and many truths can be seen from it. The emperor naturally took this opportunity to test Liu Yue.Liu Yue replied fluently, but he also knew how to advance and retreat, so he must not say anything that would make the emperor suspicious.After each game, the emperor must be happy, and the words of father's kindness and son's filial piety are widely circulated in the palace.
Although Liu Yue was favored by the emperor, he was no better than other princes, but this was already a happy event in Concubine Shu's eyes, and she must plan carefully for the future.Concubine Shu was not the only one who saw Liu Yue in her eyes. Seeing that Liu Yue was gaining the emperor's favor day by day, the queen got up to win Liu Yue's mind. But it helps a lot.
The palace has always been a place of balance and calculation, Liu Yue is used to it, it is rare to go to the palace today to relax, and it seems a lot easier for a while.
When there were still a few steps away from the gazebo, Wei Jingyuan hurriedly got up to greet him, nodded and said: "Jing Yuan pays homage to the Second Highness and the Third Highness. I don't know that the two Highnesses are coming at this time, and I have not been able to go out to greet them. to blame."
Liu Gan folded his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "Don't blame me after you've said it all. How can you make my third brother and I blame you?" When passing by Wei Jingyuan, he actually stopped and looked sideways at Wei Jingyuan.
Wei Jingyuan entered the gazebo, and said to Yuan Bao beside him, "Go and bring the pastry prepared by mother." After Yuan Bao left, Wei Jingyuan was still standing, Liu Qian glanced at it with a smile, and said, "Sit down."
"Thank you, Second Highness."
After Wei Jingyuan sat down, Liu Qian said again: "You and I are cousins, so there is no need to be polite. Today, my third brother and I have time to go to Mrs. Li's mansion, so I stopped by to see you." Liu Gan looked at Wei Jingyuan carefully. : "I fell into the lotus pond a few days ago, is your body better?"
Wei Jingyuan said lightly: "Thank you, Second Highness, for your concern, Jing Yuan is fine now."
"That's good." Liu Qian joked: "If you practice some boxing skills on weekdays, why are you so weak, and you will save your aunt from worrying about you."
Wei Jingyuan pretended to be ashamed and said: "The Second Highness taught me the lesson."
"Okay, don't be polite to me." Liu Qian took a big sip from the teacup on the stone table, wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "Guess what fun I'll bring you when I come here today?" .”
Wei Jingyuan shook his head lightly, and said with a smile: "Jing Yuan can't guess."
"I knew you would say that." After finishing speaking, Liu Qiang winked at Liu Yue who was beside him. Liu Yue hurriedly took out a small red brocade box from his arms and put it on the table, and said softly, "Second brother is looking for it for you. Yes." Liu Yue gently pushed the brocade box in front of Wei Jingyuan with his fingers.
While Wei Jingyuan looked at the red brocade box, he also saw Liu Yue's trembling fingers. Although he tried his best to hide it, Wei Jingyuan still noticed it.Wei Jingyuan took the brocade box with a smile, and when he opened it, he found that there was a piece of jade inside.Jade is a double fish play pearl, the body of the jade is transparent, round and flawless, and it will give off a slight coolness when placed on the palm, which is really unusual.
Wei Jingyuan stroked this piece of jade lightly, but sighed in his heart that this good piece of jade would break in two after a while.Wei Jingyuan remembered that this piece of jade was the only thing that Concubine Chen left to Liu Yue after her death. Because Wei Jingyuan loved jade and because the jade looked like a fish, Liu Qian strongly asked Liu Yue to dedicate this jade to Wei Jingyuan.
"But you like it?" Liu Gan smiled triumphantly, but he never thought about how important this piece of jade is to Liu Yue.
Wei Jingyuan held the jade firmly in his palm, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness." Wei Jingyuan took advantage of the time to express his gratitude, and then glanced at Liu Yue, who was calm at the side. Only small things can be endured, and big things can be endured. In Wei Jingyuan's view , this piece of jade is very important, but it is nothing more than an external possession. Liu Yue should be able to pick it up and put it down, but this time it is different. Wei Jingyuan will protect this jade so that no one will break him in half .
Perhaps in the near future, this piece of jade will become an iron coupon to avoid death.
When Yuan Bao brought the pastries prepared by his mother, Bi Yu followed, and there were a few girls who looked very juicy behind him. Yuan Bao stepped forward: "Master, the lunch is ready, do you want to eat it now?"
Wei Jingyuan smiled and said: "Your Highness, do you want to eat?"
Liu Qian rubbed his hands lightly: "Very good, my third brother and I haven't had anything to eat since we left the palace early in the morning, and we are indeed a little hungry now."
Wei Jingyuan nodded, turned to Biyu and said, "Bring it up."
Biyu had already changed her clothes, she had taken off her light yellow skirt, and she was wearing a peach pink, tender and charming.Seeing Biyu's appearance, Wei Jingyuan couldn't help curling his lips. After all, Biyu has been with his mother for a long time and knows how to play tricks.
Sure enough, Biyu's appearance caught Liu Gan's attention, and Liu Gan stared at her until the dishes were served before taking them back, and said in a low voice, "How did I remember that this girl was with my aunt just now?"
Wei Jingyuan smiled and said: "That's right, it's the servant girl next to my mother, named Biyu, who learned that the two Highnesses are here today, and specially assigned to serve her."
Liu Gan smiled and did not speak, but glanced at the dishes on the table. Before he could speak, Wei Jingyuan said first: "Your Highness, please have a meal."
Liu Qian was delighted. The dishes on the table were all his favorites, but when he picked up the chopsticks, he saw the two fish in the middle. Liu Qian frowned slightly and said, "How can there be fish? Don't you Never eat fish?" Liu Qian looked at Wei Jingyuan suspiciously.
Wei Jingyuan said with a slight smile: "Your Highness likes it." Wei Jingyuan personally picked up fresh and tender fish and sent it to Liu Qian's small dish: "Your Highness, does it suit your appetite?"
Normally, Liu Gan never had the opportunity to ask Wei Jingyuan to bring him food, so he forgot about the fish in his joy.Wei Jingyuan put down his chopsticks, stared at Liu Gan as he put the fish into his mouth, and slowly raised the corners of his lips.Wei Jingyuan never touched the two silver carps, and they all went into Liu Qian's belly. When facing Liu Yue, he smiled unabashedly.
Many people know that Wei Jingyuanxiyu never eats fish, so what about Liu Yue?He doesn't seem like someone who doesn't like fish, the only explanation is that Liu Yue saw what Wei Jingyuan was thinking.
There was no talking when eating or sleeping, and no one spoke to the three people at the table. They ate peacefully and comfortably, but they were full of suspicion.Just at this time, Biyu came in again, bowed to Wei Jingyuan, and said softly: "Young Master, the prime minister's residence is here."
Wei Jingyuan knew about it a long time ago, so he nodded silently, and when Biyu went to lead people over, Wei Jingyuan said: "The prime minister's mansion is here."
Liu Gan frowned after hearing this: "Wen Mingzhuang is well informed, I'm afraid he brought Wen Caixiu here again."
Wei Jingyuan smiled faintly, and it was time to watch a good show.
Liu Yue, the third son of the current emperor, born of Concubine Chen.Although Liu Yue is an expensive prince, his fate is not good.Back then, Concubine Chen was pregnant with dragon descendants before she was titled, and the mother was more expensive than the child, so the emperor was overjoyed to be promoted.However, the good times didn't last long, and Concubine Chen passed away after giving birth to Lin'er.When Concubine Chen died, her eyes were wide open, and she could not rest in peace.People in the palace talked a lot, saying that it was the strangeness of Concubine Chen's death.In fact, Concubine Chen has always been physically weak, and it is really reluctant to give birth to Lin'er safely, and it has nothing to do with others.Concubine Chen didn't want to die, but she was really unwilling. After years of fighting in the harem, she finally got to her current position, but she didn't have time to enjoy it. Why should she dispel her anger?Also, Liu Yue is still in his infancy, how will he survive in the deep palace in the future?As a result, Concubine Chen really couldn't leave with peace of mind.
Concubine Chen passed away, but the emperor didn't care about it, and handed over concubine Chen's funeral to the queen. From then on, in the emperor's heart, there was no more woman who had accompanied him for a long time.In the final analysis, concubine Chen is not the only woman who suffers in the palace, it is nothing more than being unable to escape her fate.
Concubine Chen passed away, and Liu Yue had no one to take care of her.The empress was deeply scheming, and she wanted to think about Liu Xian's future. After much thought, she asked the emperor to ask Liu Yue to come over and raise him with her own hands, hoping to help Liu Xian in the future.The queen's move won the approval of the emperor, but it also made the other concubines hate him even more.
It is said that the truth is unpredictable. When Liu Yue was three years old, the empress suddenly suffered from a strange illness. Not only did she lose the right to manage the harem, she even let Concubine Shu see the needles and sent Liu Yue to be raised.Although the queen is ill, she can hold her breath, and when she recovers, she will take it back.
The illness came and fell like a mountain, and went away like a spinning thread. Half a year later, the queen recovered, but she was not as energetic as before.Although the empress regained the power in the harem, she was secretly stumbled by Concubine Shu due to lack of mental strength. Liu Yue has now gained a firm foothold in Concubine Shu's palace.However, this was not a blessing, and instead became a nightmare for Liu Yue.
Concubine Shu's temperament is not as tolerant as that of Wei Jingyuan's mother. Every time she sees Liu Yue's handsome face, she will think of Concubine Chen back then. help each other.Even though the vow was so, Concubine Shu and Concubine Chen didn't make it from the bottom of their hearts, they were mostly taking advantage of it.
In the 18th year of Emperor Ming, Concubine Shu's eldest brother, Chen Bing, missed state affairs because of drunkenness, but he didn't have the courage to take it on, so he asked someone who was lower than him to take the blame.Concubine Shu and Chen Bing thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, the queen revealed it. At the same time as the incident was exposed, the queen's family added fuel and jealousy. If the emperor was not thinking of Concubine Shu's friendship, someone would help Intercede, why did Chen Bing come to where he is today, I'm afraid he would have been the ghost under the sword long ago.
Concubine Shu did not dare to thank Dade for the emperor's forgiveness of Chen Bing, because she knew that the emperor's mind was not that simple, she couldn't guess it, and naturally she would not believe that the emperor had deep affection for her.Concubine Shu was very concerned about the revelation of the incident, and sent someone to investigate secretly, only to learn that there was Concubine Chen among Chen Bing's subordinates. In this way, Concubine Shu concluded that it was Concubine Chen who secretly sent the news to the queen. The talented Chen Bing suffered so much.
Day after day, Concubine Shu and Concubine Chen have become deeply hostile, and the hypocritical sisterhood has long been wasted.Since Concubine Chen's death, Concubine Shu would take Liu Yue around the palace where Concubine Chen lived, every time it was the anniversary of Concubine Chen's death. They said that it was still unknown who would win. Concubine alone.
As time passed, Liu Yue couldn't remember the appearance of his mother and concubine, but the concubine Shu who raised him never regarded him as a parent and child, and looked at each other coldly, and that Liu Qian, although he was his elder brother, was also a He never treated him kindly, but regarded him as a slave behind him.
Concubine Chen's family status is not high, so she can't give Liu Yue shelter, so she can only watch her grandson being flattened and rounded in Concubine Shu's hands. live in the palace.
A few years passed in a blink of an eye, Liu Yue is now ten years old, but he is five months younger than Liu Gan.In the past ten years, Liu Yue has experienced too many ups and downs. It is natural for him to have enough food and clothing, and he does not care about the emperor's indifference. Things that show off their talents will not appear too mediocre.Slowly, the emperor noticed this son without a mother and concubine, and he felt pity in his heart.The emperor learned from Li Taifu that the three princes played chess very well, so he asked Liu Yue to come over and play a game from time to time.
Chess games pay attention to the layout, and many truths can be seen from it. The emperor naturally took this opportunity to test Liu Yue.Liu Yue replied fluently, but he also knew how to advance and retreat, so he must not say anything that would make the emperor suspicious.After each game, the emperor must be happy, and the words of father's kindness and son's filial piety are widely circulated in the palace.
Although Liu Yue was favored by the emperor, he was no better than other princes, but this was already a happy event in Concubine Shu's eyes, and she must plan carefully for the future.Concubine Shu was not the only one who saw Liu Yue in her eyes. Seeing that Liu Yue was gaining the emperor's favor day by day, the queen got up to win Liu Yue's mind. But it helps a lot.
The palace has always been a place of balance and calculation, Liu Yue is used to it, it is rare to go to the palace today to relax, and it seems a lot easier for a while.
When there were still a few steps away from the gazebo, Wei Jingyuan hurriedly got up to greet him, nodded and said: "Jing Yuan pays homage to the Second Highness and the Third Highness. I don't know that the two Highnesses are coming at this time, and I have not been able to go out to greet them. to blame."
Liu Gan folded his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "Don't blame me after you've said it all. How can you make my third brother and I blame you?" When passing by Wei Jingyuan, he actually stopped and looked sideways at Wei Jingyuan.
Wei Jingyuan entered the gazebo, and said to Yuan Bao beside him, "Go and bring the pastry prepared by mother." After Yuan Bao left, Wei Jingyuan was still standing, Liu Qian glanced at it with a smile, and said, "Sit down."
"Thank you, Second Highness."
After Wei Jingyuan sat down, Liu Qian said again: "You and I are cousins, so there is no need to be polite. Today, my third brother and I have time to go to Mrs. Li's mansion, so I stopped by to see you." Liu Gan looked at Wei Jingyuan carefully. : "I fell into the lotus pond a few days ago, is your body better?"
Wei Jingyuan said lightly: "Thank you, Second Highness, for your concern, Jing Yuan is fine now."
"That's good." Liu Qian joked: "If you practice some boxing skills on weekdays, why are you so weak, and you will save your aunt from worrying about you."
Wei Jingyuan pretended to be ashamed and said: "The Second Highness taught me the lesson."
"Okay, don't be polite to me." Liu Qian took a big sip from the teacup on the stone table, wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "Guess what fun I'll bring you when I come here today?" .”
Wei Jingyuan shook his head lightly, and said with a smile: "Jing Yuan can't guess."
"I knew you would say that." After finishing speaking, Liu Qiang winked at Liu Yue who was beside him. Liu Yue hurriedly took out a small red brocade box from his arms and put it on the table, and said softly, "Second brother is looking for it for you. Yes." Liu Yue gently pushed the brocade box in front of Wei Jingyuan with his fingers.
While Wei Jingyuan looked at the red brocade box, he also saw Liu Yue's trembling fingers. Although he tried his best to hide it, Wei Jingyuan still noticed it.Wei Jingyuan took the brocade box with a smile, and when he opened it, he found that there was a piece of jade inside.Jade is a double fish play pearl, the body of the jade is transparent, round and flawless, and it will give off a slight coolness when placed on the palm, which is really unusual.
Wei Jingyuan stroked this piece of jade lightly, but sighed in his heart that this good piece of jade would break in two after a while.Wei Jingyuan remembered that this piece of jade was the only thing that Concubine Chen left to Liu Yue after her death. Because Wei Jingyuan loved jade and because the jade looked like a fish, Liu Qian strongly asked Liu Yue to dedicate this jade to Wei Jingyuan.
"But you like it?" Liu Gan smiled triumphantly, but he never thought about how important this piece of jade is to Liu Yue.
Wei Jingyuan held the jade firmly in his palm, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness." Wei Jingyuan took advantage of the time to express his gratitude, and then glanced at Liu Yue, who was calm at the side. Only small things can be endured, and big things can be endured. In Wei Jingyuan's view , this piece of jade is very important, but it is nothing more than an external possession. Liu Yue should be able to pick it up and put it down, but this time it is different. Wei Jingyuan will protect this jade so that no one will break him in half .
Perhaps in the near future, this piece of jade will become an iron coupon to avoid death.
When Yuan Bao brought the pastries prepared by his mother, Bi Yu followed, and there were a few girls who looked very juicy behind him. Yuan Bao stepped forward: "Master, the lunch is ready, do you want to eat it now?"
Wei Jingyuan smiled and said: "Your Highness, do you want to eat?"
Liu Qian rubbed his hands lightly: "Very good, my third brother and I haven't had anything to eat since we left the palace early in the morning, and we are indeed a little hungry now."
Wei Jingyuan nodded, turned to Biyu and said, "Bring it up."
Biyu had already changed her clothes, she had taken off her light yellow skirt, and she was wearing a peach pink, tender and charming.Seeing Biyu's appearance, Wei Jingyuan couldn't help curling his lips. After all, Biyu has been with his mother for a long time and knows how to play tricks.
Sure enough, Biyu's appearance caught Liu Gan's attention, and Liu Gan stared at her until the dishes were served before taking them back, and said in a low voice, "How did I remember that this girl was with my aunt just now?"
Wei Jingyuan smiled and said: "That's right, it's the servant girl next to my mother, named Biyu, who learned that the two Highnesses are here today, and specially assigned to serve her."
Liu Gan smiled and did not speak, but glanced at the dishes on the table. Before he could speak, Wei Jingyuan said first: "Your Highness, please have a meal."
Liu Qian was delighted. The dishes on the table were all his favorites, but when he picked up the chopsticks, he saw the two fish in the middle. Liu Qian frowned slightly and said, "How can there be fish? Don't you Never eat fish?" Liu Qian looked at Wei Jingyuan suspiciously.
Wei Jingyuan said with a slight smile: "Your Highness likes it." Wei Jingyuan personally picked up fresh and tender fish and sent it to Liu Qian's small dish: "Your Highness, does it suit your appetite?"
Normally, Liu Gan never had the opportunity to ask Wei Jingyuan to bring him food, so he forgot about the fish in his joy.Wei Jingyuan put down his chopsticks, stared at Liu Gan as he put the fish into his mouth, and slowly raised the corners of his lips.Wei Jingyuan never touched the two silver carps, and they all went into Liu Qian's belly. When facing Liu Yue, he smiled unabashedly.
Many people know that Wei Jingyuanxiyu never eats fish, so what about Liu Yue?He doesn't seem like someone who doesn't like fish, the only explanation is that Liu Yue saw what Wei Jingyuan was thinking.
There was no talking when eating or sleeping, and no one spoke to the three people at the table. They ate peacefully and comfortably, but they were full of suspicion.Just at this time, Biyu came in again, bowed to Wei Jingyuan, and said softly: "Young Master, the prime minister's residence is here."
Wei Jingyuan knew about it a long time ago, so he nodded silently, and when Biyu went to lead people over, Wei Jingyuan said: "The prime minister's mansion is here."
Liu Gan frowned after hearing this: "Wen Mingzhuang is well informed, I'm afraid he brought Wen Caixiu here again."
Wei Jingyuan smiled faintly, and it was time to watch a good show.
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