[Crossing Books] The author is trying to clean up every day

There seemed to be a strong sour smell in the air. Seeing Chi Xianhuai's expression, Yan An knew that he had fallen into the vat of vinegar again.

He wanted to say no, but his voice was so hoarse that he couldn't speak. He was really sad for Yun Qi's jumping off the cliff.

Expressions can't lie, even though he tried his best to shake his head, the teardrops still flowed with the cold wind like an unbreakable thread.

Chi Xianhuai was so distressed, he wiped away tears for Yan An, wrapped his hands around his head, and leaned on his chest.

"I just feel bad." Yan'an was filled with guilt. Afraid that Chi Xianhuai would think too much, he quickly expressed his love and said, "Ah Huai, I like you, whether it's now or in the future, it's you."

Chi Xianhuai hummed in a low voice, he knew this, but he just couldn't tolerate the slightest bit of sand in his eyes, seeing Yan An was sad for the other party, he still couldn't hold back his words.

Forget it, he is just a dead person, why should he care about so much.

Chi Xianhuai didn't talk about this topic again, but said: "I don't know how the battle is going, let's go and have a look?"

The two flew down the mountain, and the Yan Guo soldiers had already won the victory.

Although it was indeed a bit difficult to attack at the beginning, because Chi Xianhuai rushed into the enemy camp aggressively, with his leadership, the soldiers' fighting spirit was high.

Compared with them, the soldiers of Mi Lai Kingdom could be said to be holding on, but Hu Ao couldn't hold on in the end, and surrendered.

Those who surrendered were not killed, and the entire battalion was almost filled with shouts of surrender and begging for mercy.

Yan'an asked the messengers to report to the emperor quickly, but they failed to return to Beijing immediately. They could only go back after cleaning up the battlefield and explaining the cause of Yun Qi's death.

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The emperor of Mi Lai, who was far away in the palace, almost fell off the dragon chair when he heard the news.

The second son also foolishly gave him the pear blossoms he picked up from the ground. He felt distressed and complained. If he hadn't forced the birth of the second son, the second son would not have suffered in this world.

The pure white pear blossoms fly in the wind, just like a man's pure heart.

He couldn't act to scold him, so he held his second son's chubby face and said softly, "Mu Mu, do you want a husband? If you want, Father will find you a good match."

The man tilted his head and said, "What is a husband? Is it edible?"

The emperor smiled meaningfully: "My husband is the one who will accompany you for the rest of your life, so you can eat it naturally, and Mu Mu can eat whatever she wants."

"Really?" The man tugged at his sleeve excitedly, "Mu Mu wants it, Mu Mu wants her husband!"

"Okay, okay." The emperor said warmly: "Just wait, father will find someone for you tomorrow."

A year ago, the eldest son had a serious illness. At that time, there was no cure, and it was said that he was suffering from evil spirits.

The emperor invited Taoist priests with superb morality, but the Taoist priests were helpless, but a fairy who passed by Mi Lai country said that he could bring back the eldest son's life, but a year later, he will have a catastrophe, and it will be life or death. It depends on his good fortune.

Calculating the time, it is exactly one year now, it is a pity that he did not keep his words in mind, otherwise he would not have agreed with the eldest son to lead troops to attack the Yan Kingdom.

Looking at it now, that Yan'an was not a catastrophe for the eldest son.

The thought of avenging the eldest son flashed in his mind, but after his emotions stabilized, he was relieved.

Forget it, it's fate, he should look for a candidate for the second son now.

The second son is a pair of twins, and if they give birth to a son and a half daughter, they will also be able to inherit the throne.

At that time, he will personally counsel, and he must be a wise king.

The emperor didn't delay for a moment, he was eager to recruit a son-in-law, and immediately went to publish the official document, and ordered that officials whose rank was not lower than the fifth rank must select a son with a pure character from their families to come to the saint.

As soon as the imperial decree came out, all the prefectures sent sons to come, whether they were forced or voluntary, the emperor received a table of picture albums, in which there were gentlemen, some tall and mighty, some evil and enchanting. of……

The emperor was dazzled, he still wanted to see what the second son liked.

The flowers in the pear orchard were blooming just right, and he ordered all these young masters to come to the banquet after noon tomorrow.

The next day, in the pear garden.

Dense figures flowed under the flowers, and Xiao Xu stood under a pear blossom. Because he was outside all year round, his skin was a healthy bronze color.

He entered the palace today by decree. Compared with those around him who are out for power, he can be said to have come here with a purpose.

The eldest brother is completely useless, for the sake of the emperor, he actually gave up his mission.

Now that he is capable, he naturally wants to come and grab what should belong to him.

He is the son of the former emperor. Back then, the emperor didn't kill the grass and roots, and left them with these serious troubles.

Xiao Xu didn't want to pay attention to the young masters around him, and walked forward on his own.

Seeing this, those young masters secretly clenched their fists. They didn't know that the man was the young master of the He family. His cold, arrogant and unattainable appearance really made people uncomfortable. When they became son-in-law, this high-ranking young master had no choice but to bow down to them , trying to please.

Xiao Xu's hearing is still good, so naturally he didn't miss the cursing behind him, he raised his lips, and there was a murderous intent in his eyes.

It's just some lowly things, and if you dare to say this sentence, let's see if he doesn't chop off their heads and give them to the dogs to eat.

He frowned, and when he looked up, he saw a beautiful spring scene in the distance.

In this picture of a spring scene, a man is picking pear blossoms with his head up, holding on to a flowering branch.

His skin is cold and white, his eyebrows are a little red, and the pear blossoms in the garden have become his foil, making him look more beautiful than flowers, pure and pure.

Picking a pear blossom, the man smiled, and the pear dimples on both sides of his cheeks appeared lightly, like a pear flower demon who came to the world in human form to seduce men.

Xiao Xu recognized this person, the current emperor's second son - Yun Muyang, is the target he wants to attack today.

Yun Muyang is famous for his beauty. It is rumored that when he went out to play in the palace, the people in the whole street stopped what they were doing and watched him walk all the way intently.

It's a pity that the heavens are fair, but this prince who is as beautiful as a flower and has a sense of immortality is a fool.

Even if they are fools, there are still quite a few sons who went to the palace to have a banquet this time. They covet the prince's beauty and are greedy for the supreme power.

Of course, with him, Xiao Xu here, those people were just wishful thinking.

Xiao Xu had a just right smile on his face, and walked towards Yun Muyang determined to win.

Yun Muyang happened to step on a stone at this time, and his whole body leaned forward. The maid beside him was about to reach out to catch it, but someone took the first step.

She looked vigilantly at the man in front of him whose martial strength was unknown. He was silent, and his speed was so fast that she didn't even see his movements clearly. Was all the martial arts she had learned for so many years in vain?

Yun Muyang was hugged by someone around his slender waist, and twisted uncomfortably, but was held down by someone: "Don't move."

He opened his innocent eyes, looked back at the man behind him from the corner of his eye, and said in a weak voice, "Thank you."

Xiao Xu smiled heartily, "It's an honor to be a hero to save the beauty once."

The words he said were too profound, and Yun Muyang couldn't understand them. He just squeezed the flower branches in his hands uncomfortably, and said, "Can you let me go? It's so hot."

It was only then that Xiao Xu realized that he was still hugging him for no reason, and he could not be blamed for it, if he was to blame, he could be blamed for the vague scent on the man's body that fascinated him, and he forgot to move for a while.

He didn't feel embarrassed, he let go of his hand naturally, looked at the pear blossoms tightly clutched in the man's hand, and said with a smile: "It's so beautiful. After picking so many flowers, who are you going to give them to? Can you give me a branch?" ?”

Compared to the vigilant maid, Yun Muyang was defenseless, all he knew was that this person hugged him and didn't let him fall to the ground.

He has good things in his hands now, so he naturally wants to share them.

He took out what he thought was the most beautiful branch, supported the man's shoulder, and put the flower on his jade crown, "You are so beautiful, you are the most beautiful pear flower I have ever seen!"

Xiao Xu's face was full of black lines, but he bent down slightly, met Yun Muyang's eyes, and coaxed a child: "Since I am the most beautiful flower you have ever seen, do you want to take me back Home?"

Yun Muyang stared blankly at Xiao Xu, the affection in the man's eyes was something he had never seen before, he twisted the flower branch in his hands at a loss, his palms sweated unknowingly.

Seeing this, the servant girl at the side stepped forward and scolded: "Young master, thank you very much for hugging my master, but please respect yourself, you have to pass your brain before you say it."

Xiao Xu bent her eyes and smiled, but didn't say anything else, she just reached out and picked the whitest pear blossom on the tree, and put it next to the man's ear, "It's very suitable for you."

What he said was the truth, Yun Muyang was as pure as a pear blossom, but unfortunately he had to be involved in this dispute, he would consider treating him kindly, after all, he was the most innocent person.

After saying these words, he strode away.

Yun Muyang touched the flower next to his ear, followed Xiao Xu's back with his eyes until he couldn't see it, then he asked the servant girl, "Sister Ziyan, am I really suitable for wearing flowers?"

Ziyan smiled softly, and touched Yun Muyang's head, "Of course, Your Highness is a little angel, and she looks good in anything she wears."

When Yun Muyang heard the words, his eyes curved, and the dimples were so sweet that people wanted to rub them.

He was still picking flowers. During this period, many men came over to strike up a conversation, but they were all harassment to him. He finally returned to the room without interest.

At this time, a father-in-law walked slowly into the pavilion, stood in front of Xiao Xu, and said with a smile: "Please come with me, sir, someone wants to see you."

Xiao Xu didn't ask who wanted to see him, nodded slightly and followed.

Compared to his calmness, the crowd was almost boiling, envious and jealous eyes were cast on Xiao Xu.

No one knows that Eunuch Mu is the chief eunuch, so it must be the emperor's order to invite him in person.

Xiao Xu also knew this very well, but unexpectedly, he was not the only one who faced the saint.

Four people entered the door at the same time, and they all looked at each other. Xiao Xu lowered his eyes and knew in his heart that these few should be selected. It is normal for the emperor to be cautious about such a big matter as choosing a husband.

They entered the hall, knelt down and said, "See Your Majesty!"

The emperor who was sitting behind the bead curtain said softly: "Get up."

Although his voice is low, it has a sense of pressure because he has been in a high position all year round.

Among the four people, the young man kneeling on the far left was so nervous that his calf began to tremble.

Even though they were nervous, the etiquette was in place, and they respectfully thanked His Majesty before raising their heads.

The emperor set up this banquet, of course he did not invite these young masters to come and play, he mainly sent people to secretly observe their temperament, and focused on those who had contact with the second son, these four were the most outstanding among them.

The four men are all pleasing to the eye, each with its own characteristics. The emperor observed carefully and eliminated the young man on the far left at the first glance.

Compared with the young man, the second man on the left is many times calmer. Although his complexion is not very satisfactory, he has a handsome face. Three thousand blue silks are tied on the jade crown, which makes his outline clear, and a pair of eagles Eyes, it's hard not to notice them.

He always felt very familiar, but he didn't know where this familiarity came from. He simply didn't think about it, and directly set his eyes on the next person.

Brother Young Master is dressed in white, kneeling upright, and he looks like a handsome young man at first glance. He has done a lot of research on poetry and books, and he exudes a sense of knowledge.

As for the last son, the emperor didn't pay much attention to him, he was dressed in purple and satin, with peach blossom eyes, he looked like a fox that captivated people's hearts and souls.

This kind of person looks like a slutty young man at first glance, and he looks too feminine, so he can't protect his Mu'er at all. On the contrary, the slightly dark-skinned young man looks more secure, and he doesn't know about his aura. how.

After thanking them, several people stood aside with their hands down, with different expressions, but Xiao Xu was always expressionless.

After letting them hang out for a while, the emperor finally said: "I am summoning you today, I think you all know the reason, please relax and don't be too nervous."

It was fine if he didn't say that, but when he said that, the people below all became nervous.

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "Come here, give me a seat."

Several people thanked each other again, and then sat on chairs stiffly.

Compared to the few people who were dodging their gazes, Xiao Xu could be said to have set his sights on the emperor magnanimously.

It is said that His Majesty the Emperor looks unparalleled, he thought it was just an exaggerated compliment from the world, only now did he realize that he was wrong.

Eyebrows are like black ink, lips are pink and tender like peach blossoms, and skin is as translucent as white jade. He is obviously about to enter the age of [-], but he doesn't seem to be old at all. He looks like a young man.

Say he is a young master, but he has a kind of composure and coercion that ordinary young masters don't have.

He finally understood why his eldest brother was fascinated by this man. Wouldn't it be nice if such a high-ranking man was on top of him, making him blush and crying for mercy.

It's not that the emperor didn't notice Xiao Xu's gaze, he didn't feel offended, but admired him a little.

What a boy!Very few people dared to look directly at him.

The emperor only had one question, and he didn't intend to waste time, so he said it straight to the point: "I don't always value status when I choose people, but I look for talent and wisdom. Today I will ask you a question. What do you think about the second prince? What are the advantages?"

How do people answer this question? Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, and all they said were words of compliment and appreciation.

The emperor lazily leaned on the dragon chair. Although there was no expression on his face, he was dissatisfied in his heart, none of which touched his point.

Just when he was about to send all these people away, Xiao Xu suddenly said: "The grassroots have the guts to have an idea in my mind, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

The emperor raised his eyelids slightly, "Since the words have been spoken, let's say them."

"Yes." Xiao Xu said: "Caomin believes that the second prince has three advantages, namely stupidity, simplicity, and kindness."

A few people around looked at Xiao Xu like a fool, but the emperor suddenly regained his energy.

He sat upright, raised his eyebrows with interest, and said, "Oh? Why do you think stupidity is an advantage?"

Xiao Xu smiled and said: "The old saying is good, stupid people are blessed with stupidity, isn't being stupid a good thing?"

The emperor nodded, and said in a drawn-out tone: "It makes sense."

The few people below opened their eyes wide, with expressions of seeing a ghost, they tried their best to praise the second prince, but they couldn't match Xiao Xu's belittling, there is no reason for it.

It is precisely because they speak against their conscience that the emperor doesn't like it. What he likes is the kind of people who tell the truth.

Although the young masters are eye-catching, the emperor has never seen anyone before, and because they said something that violated their conscience, it seems to be an eyesore.

In the entire Mi Lai country, no one knows that the second prince is a fool, yet someone still speaks his clever and witty words. Isn't this talking nonsense with open eyes?

The emperor left Xiao Xu alone, and the others were all sent out by him.

The hall was silent, and the two were silent for a moment, but the emperor spoke first: "What's your name? Which family's young master?"

He is the son of the former emperor, how could he casually explain the source.

"The grass man's name is Xiao Yu. He comes from an ordinary family. He admires the beauty of the second prince. It is rare for him to be able to attend this palace banquet. Naturally, he firmly grasped the opportunity and thought that death would be enough to see the prince."

He told his birth in a neither humble nor overbearing manner, which made the emperor's eyes light up.

Since he came from an ordinary family, he must have an average family background. The emperor didn't ask any further questions. He skipped the subject and said, "What skills do you have?"

Xiao Xu blah blah blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

He said this with a purpose.

When the emperor heard his words, he really became suspicious, "You are a child from an ordinary family, how can you learn better than the rich son?"

Xiao Xu looked distressed: "Your Majesty doesn't know that Cao Min is a countryman. When he was three years old, there was a famine in the countryside. Both his parents died of starvation. Cao Min was also favored by a high-ranking person passing by. That's why he was lucky enough to save his life." .

Because of no relatives, Cao Min stayed with Gao Ren and became the disciple of Gao Ren, which made him what he is today. "

What he said was full of affection, the emperor half believed it, and sent people to investigate afterward, but they really couldn't find out the source of Xiao Xu, so let's just assume that what he said was the truth.

"He is a poor man." The emperor said, "Can you play chess?"

Xiao Xu said modestly, "I know a thing or two."

The emperor ordered his servants to come over and set the table. What Xiao Xu got was a white jade chess piece, which was as warm and moist as jade, with a mellow touch.

That chubby face suddenly appeared in Xiao Xu's mind. If he squeezed it, would it feel better than this?

He was distracted for a moment, the emperor coughed lightly and called out, "Xiao Yu?"

Xiao Xu came back to his senses, cupped his hands in embarrassment and said: "I also ask the emperor to forgive me, it's the first time for the grass people to see such exquisite jade chess, and they are a little out of control."

The emperor smiled and motioned him to go down first.

Xiao Xu was not hypocritical, and directly placed a white jade chess piece in the center of the chessboard.

A quarter of an hour later, the two were still tied. Xiao Xu's chess skills were quite general, which made the emperor give him a high look.

After playing a game of chess thoroughly, Xiao Xu deliberately gave way to the emperor. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for a dignified emperor to lose.

He knew that the appearance of advancing and retreating amused the emperor, so he left him in the palace that day.

Xiao Xu was arranged to live near the second prince's bedroom, thinking that the emperor planned to give them a chance to develop, and he also took this opportunity to tease that little fool from time to time.

He went to see his eldest brother that day, and he was not in a good mood. He stood by the window with his face raised, the spring breeze blowing on his face, and his hair fluttering.

How could it be so easy for him to give up the demons of so many years.

But the fool who had been teasing him for two days now took the initiative to find him.

How could he give up such a cute plaything?

He has already made up his mind, and if he doesn't get it, he won't give up easily.

Before he could retract his expression, there was a hostility around his body, and even a fool could see that he was unhappy.

A fool is also a fool, knowing that he is unhappy, he still leans forward, blinking his eyes like a spring, and carefully asks: "Big brother, why are you unhappy?"

There was no one else around, Xiao Xu made no secret of his world-weariness, sneered: "In this world, there is nothing for me to be happy about."

The fool ran away, and Xiao Xu regretted saying that.

He thought the fool was frightened, but unexpectedly, he went to the vase in the room and took out pear blossoms.

He hurried and almost tripped over the door.

Xiao Xu supported him, and wanted to blame him, but shook his head and rubbed his head helplessly, "It's cute to be stupid."

Yun Muyang thought that his words were complimenting him, and laughed happily, and the melodious voice reached Xiao Xu's ears, hitting his heart directly.

Xiao Xu took a step back, and Yun Muyang held the flowers in front of his eyes like offering treasures, "Here, here are the flowers, please hurry up and be happy!"

Xiao Xu took the flowers he handed over dumbfounded, pulled a piece and pinned it to the man's ear.

The man grinned and made a pair of scissors hands, and said shamelessly: "Mu Mu is the prettiest, Mu Mu is the Pear Blossom Fairy!"

Xiao Xu scratched his smooth nose, and said with a smile: "You are a man, how can you say you are a fairy, are you stupid?"

Yun Muyang insisted: "No matter what, Mu Mu is a fairy!"

"Okay, okay." Xiao Xu coaxed, "Can the fairy give me a kiss?"

Yun Muyang was puzzled, tilted his head and asked, "What is a kiss?"

Xiao Xu lowered his head helplessly, and explained to him what a kiss is with practical actions.

Yun Muyang's eyes widened when his lips were kissed, but he didn't dare to move.

It wasn't until the man was almost out of breath that Xiao Xu let go, leaned on his shoulder and teased, "Little fool, I don't know how to breathe, are you trying to suffocate yourself?"

Yun Muyang was like a panicked bird, his tone was a bit intermittent: "I...I don't know how to breathe."

Xiao Xu rubbed his little head, and said softly: "It's okay, I will teach you later..."