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After Emperor Yanxi agreed to the marriage of Jun Liyuan and Mo Qingge, the Empress began to ask people to choose auspicious days, preparing to call Mo Qingge into the palace.As for Mo Qingge, although she had met him before, she didn't talk about it in depth. Even Jun Liyuan and the others had only mentioned his past.

The coldest day of the year passed quietly with the two grandsons of the emperor on the full moon.Although it is still cold, it is not enough to make people afraid to show their hands.The day Mo Qingge entered the palace was a rare warm day in winter.The sun melted the snow on the roof, and it fell to the ground with a special rhythm.

Mo Qingge wore a dark purple brocade robe and a fox fur cloak, got off the carriage and walked into the palace gate.The queen was afraid of the cold weather and would freeze her to death. Her son felt sorry for her, so she sent a soft sedan chair to pick him up at the gate of the palace where Mo Qingge was going to enter the palace.

After Mo Qingge thanked the queen for his kindness, he asked the queen's personal maid to go back and report back, saying that he was going to walk to the Yakun Palace on foot.

The queen sitting in the Yakun Palace smiled and nodded when she heard the maid's reply.All sons-in-law and daughter-in-law who pay respects to their elders should arrive at their elders' residence on time and respectfully, regardless of whether it is a storm or a snowstorm, and greet them respectfully and sincerely.

It snowed heavily the night before yesterday, the snow was ankle deep, and walking was very inconvenient.Even if there are servants in the palace to sweep the road, it is inevitable that the road will be slippery.Mo Qingge was willing to come over by himself to show his filial piety, and the queen was very satisfied.

About two cups of tea, I waited for the servant at the gate of the palace to report that Mo Qingge had arrived.The queen announced people in.

After taking off the cloak and handing it over to the servant, Mo Qingge walked to the center of the main hall, knelt down and said: "Caomin Mo Qingge has seen the empress, may the empress be safe and blessed."

"Get up quickly." The queen raised her hand to make him stand up, pointed to the chair under her hand, and said, "Give me a seat and serve tea."

"Thank you empress." Mo Qingge stood up after saluting, lowering his head slightly to avoid bumping into the empress.Steadily walked to the chair, turned and sat down.From the moment Emperor Yanxi nodded, Xiaoying called him to the Chongwang Mansion, and the two of them learned the rules from the mother-in-law every day.Although these are not used in the palace, when entering the palace, everything must be done carefully, so that no one can pick out half of the mistakes.Otherwise, those eyes staring at them would not only tell a lot about them, but even Jun Liyuan and Jun Liche would be said to have no vision.

Seeing Mo Qingge's decent behavior, the queen nodded in her heart. Although Qingzi's rules were not as many as women's, it still took some work to be elegant and decent.

"Is it cold on the way?" Looking at Mo Qingge's frozen red ears, the queen asked.

"It's okay. After all, it's winter, and it's unavoidably cold. Empress Lao is worried." Mo Qingge said.

The waiter brought the pre-prepared tea and snacks to the small table next to Singer Mo Qing. The temperature of the tea was just right and it was easy to drink.

"Drink some tea to keep you warm." The Queen said, "These snacks were only made this morning. Try it to see if it suits your taste."

"Yes, thank you, ma'am." Mo Qingge picked up the teacup, sipped the tea slowly, and then tasted another snack, saying that he liked it very much.

"It's good if you like it. Although I met you before, I didn't say anything to you. Yuan'er liked you, and I knew about it early in the morning. Fortunately, the emperor didn't make things difficult for Yuan'er, and obeyed his wishes. Otherwise, this palace will be troubled again." The empress said this with a gentle tone, just like chatting with her own child.

"Yes, the grassroots are honored by the emperor and queen." Mo Qingge said seriously.

"Seeing your kind face, I can't help being close to you. Your character is calm, intelligent but unassuming, and it matches Yuan'er. I am very satisfied. I heard that in addition to being proficient in rhythm, you are also famous in the history of poetry and poetry. Do you also have a lot of experience in policy?"

"The empress has a great reputation. The grassroots are fortunate enough to be able to read and read because they are taken care of by others, so they are willing to find some books to read when they have nothing to do. However, there is no way to read, and they can read all kinds of books, so learning is very complicated."

"If you read it carelessly, it will naturally be called miscellaneous. If you understand it carefully, you will be learned." The Queen smiled.In fact, she also likes to read, but the old saying goes that a woman who has no talent is a virtue.Before she got married, she had read a lot of books at home. After entering the palace, in order to hide her edge, so that Emperor Yanxi would not be wary of her because she was well-versed in literature, history and state policy, and to secure her position in the middle palace, she decided to I seldom read books. Even if I wanted to find books, the types were limited, and I didn't enjoy reading very much, so I gradually stopped reading.

"The empress is right, the grassroots are taught." Mo Qingge got up and saluted.

The queen smiled lightly and asked him to sit. She knew the truth and Mo Qingge understood it, she was just being humble.

Afterwards, the Queen chatted with Mo Qingge about some interesting things about the palace and the people. Although Mo Qingge didn't know anything about the things in the palace, he had heard about the people's things, so he chose interesting and innocuous stories for the Queen , the queen also laughed heartily.

As we talked, an hour passed before we knew it.The queen took a sip of tea, smiled slowly, and said: "I came to you today because I wanted to talk about your marriage with Yuan'er. I didn't expect you to come to amuse me and relieve my boredom."

Mo Qingge smiled and said: "It is the blessing of the grassroots to be able to win the empress's smile."

"You child." The queen shook her head lightly, "You are calm and composed. If Yuan'er knows that Ben Gong came to you just to chat about family affairs and didn't mention marriage at all, she must be in a hurry."

"My lord won't." Mo Qingge said softly.Speaking of Jun Liyuan, the corner of his mouth always unconsciously evoked a warm smile.

"My son, I know it well." The queen said with a smile: "Although Yuan'er is steady and wise, it's because he didn't encounter anything that made him anxious. That's fine, I won't go around in circles anymore. I like it very much in my heart." Yours, I also agree that you and Yuan'er are together. However, your marriage may have to be delayed until October."

Mo Qingge was very happy to hear that the queen agreed.But when it came to delaying until October, Mo Qingge didn't know the reason, and felt uneasy in his heart, but he didn't show it on the surface.

After all, the empress is the lord of the harem, no matter how natural Mo Qingge behaved, the evasive eyes and the momentary stiff smile at the corners of his mouth could not escape the empress' eyes.It can be seen that Mo Qingge is very concerned about the marriage with Jun Liyuan, and the queen is also satisfied in her heart. After all, as mothers, their relationship seems to be that her son is more concerned about their relationship, while Mo Qingge is indifferent, and she can't help being a little worried.Now it seems that Mo Qingge has the same thoughts about Jun Liyuan, but he doesn't show it on his face.It wasn't that her son was overheated, nor did she force Mo Qingge, so she was relieved as a mother.

"Don't be nervous. It's not that your marriage has changed, but the timing is unlucky." The queen carefully explained the fate to Mo Qingge, "As the eldest son of the direct line, Yuan'er, getting married is a major event, so naturally you can't be careless. From preparation to the final marriage, There are a lot of things in the middle. Although you are not from a high family, I can't wrong you, and you can't lack anything. If you start preparing now, you can get married in May at the latest. But unfortunately, This year is in time for the triennial draft."

Mo Qingge was relieved when he heard it.Indeed, Daye will be drafted every three years to fill the harem for the emperor.There are many things to be busy and cumbersome during this period, and it is impossible to make mistakes.Everyone in the palace must be busy with this matter, after all, the emperor is the biggest in the world, even if it is the marriage of the son-in-law, it has to be arranged after the draft.

Seeing that he understood, the queen smiled and said: "The draft will start in March. From the local auditions to the final selection of the throne, you can be busy until the end of June. During this period, the government must focus on the emperor's affairs. , After the new concubine enters the palace, she will be in a hurry for a while, and the needlework bureau will definitely not be free. Your wedding clothes have to be made by the needlework bureau, and you can't be careless. In addition to the various ceremonies before getting married, things will come together Together, mistakes are inevitable. So I have to let you wait."

"Caomin understands." The queen thought so thoroughly, and Mo Qingge didn't have any objections.

"Actually, this palace decided to postpone your marriage. Another main reason is that there are no particularly good days in between. Although some days are okay, they are not auspicious. This year's auspicious weddings are all after September. So I can only wrong you." The queen looked at Mo Qingge and smiled kindly.

"The empress is considerate, and the grassroots have no grievances. Thank you, empress, for your concern." Mo Qingge stood up and saluted.After listening to the queen's words, Mo Qingge also felt that he should delay.He didn't care about other things, but Mo Qingge didn't dare to be careless about the auspicious day of marriage.After all, he likes Jun Liyuan, and hopes that he and Jun Liyuan will live happily and harmoniously in the future.Although their relationship is very firm, having a good day is the icing on the cake, so why not do it?

"As long as you don't feel wronged." The queen looked at Mo Qingge carefully, and said: "I summon you, and the matter between you and Yuan'er is settled. I don't mind if you change your name to Huang Niang now. "

Mo Qingge lowered his head, his face turned pink.He couldn't remember how long he hadn't been called "mother".Thinking about it now, this word even made him feel inexplicably strange.As for his biological mother, he had never even met one face.

Seeing what she was thinking, the Queen smiled and said, "No hurry." In fact, she asked Mo Qingge to change his words now, which was somewhat abrupt, but fortunately he is Qingzi, and if it was a woman, it might cause rumors.

Before noon, Emperor Yanxi sent someone to tell the queen to have lunch.As the high-ranking concubines slandered one after another, the empress could be said to be the exclusive favorite of the harem, and after so many years of patience, it finally paid off.The queen knew that Yanxi called her over, probably because of Mo Qingge's affairs, and wanted to ask how this son was doing.So the empress gave up the idea of ​​staying with Mo Qingge for a meal, and asked people to send him out of the palace.

After leaving the queen, Mo Qingge was relieved.No matter how good the queen's attitude towards him is, she will always be the queen, one person is below ten thousand people, so she can't be sloppy at all.Mo Qingge didn't dare to distance himself from the queen because of her honesty.Fortunately, he was cautious, and the result was not bad.Seeing the Queen's attitude, the matter between him and Jun Liyuan is settled.

The carriage rumbled along the road, slightly bumpy.Sitting in the carriage, Mo Qingge thought about all the things that had happened since he met Jun Liyuan, and he couldn't help but feel emotional and warm in his heart.Jun Liyuan has never been dissatisfied with him because of his indifference, nor has he held back because he paid less than Jun Liyuan.He didn't know why Jun Liyuan was so kind to him, so good that even if he gave his sincerity, he still felt insufficient.And Jun Liyuan seemed to never realize that he had paid more than Mo Qingge, and he always took care of him and loved him.

After calming down, Mo Qingge thought about what he would do for Jun Liyuan to express his gratitude and affection for him.After thinking for a long time, he finally made up his mind, raised the door curtain of the car, and said to the attendant driving the car: "Don't go back to the palace, let's go to the vegetable market."

Jun Liyuan, who was sitting in front of the car with his attendants, arranged to take care of him, turned his head in confusion and said, "Master, you're going to the vegetable market? That's really not the place you should go..." Their Mr. Mo was dressed in luxurious brocade Pao, what are you doing in such a messy vegetable market?

Mo Qingge smiled lightly and said, "Go, it's fine."

The servant nodded helplessly, the servant turned around, and the carriage ran towards the vegetable market.Mo Qingge is the quasi-princess of their Prince Yi's residence, no one can stop him wherever he goes.The servant is only obedient.

In the evening, Jun Liyuan returned to the palace after finishing his work outside. After entering the door, he did not see Mo Qingge who was supposed to come out.After the relationship between the two became clear, even if Mo Qingge was half the owner of the mansion, he would not be restricted in moving around, so every time Jun Liyuan came back, as long as there was no need to get away, Mo Qingge would Come and meet him.

"Where's Qingge?" Jun Liyuan asked.

Before the servant at the side could reply, the servant serving Mo Qingge walked over quickly and replied with a smile: "My lord, the young master is waiting for you in the room."

"Huh?" Jun Liyuan asked worriedly, "Is he sick?"

"No?" The waiter hurriedly shook his head, and said mysteriously: "You will know when the prince is gone."

Jun Liyuan smiled helplessly, and then walked towards the backyard.

Walking to the door of the house, there was no movement inside, the servant following behind him opened the door and invited him in.

As soon as he entered the door, Jun Liyuan saw Mo Qingge sitting at the table. The round table in front of Mo Qingge was filled with ready-made meals. It seemed that the dishes were not commonly eaten in the house.On Mo Qingge's left, there was a small stove with a small pot of soup simmering on it. Looking at it at a glance, there was a kind of warmth rising in Jun Liyuan's heart.

"Are you back?" Mo Qingge had already changed into a blue outer shirt at this time, looking even more calm.

"En." Jun Liyuan walked over, but before he could speak, Mo Qingge took the conversation away.

"Sit." As he said, Mo Qingge brought over a wet handkerchief and asked him to clean his hands.

While wiping his fingers carefully, Jun Liyuan looked at the food on the table. It was indeed not the usual food in the mansion, but more like the food he used to eat in Xianyage.

"Is this... bought from Xianyage?" Jun Liyuan put down the wet handkerchief, and said, "If you want to eat Xianyage's food, I'll just go with you, and it's always cold when you buy it all the way back. "He never minded when Mo Qingge went back to Xianyage, whenever he was free, he was happy to accompany him to visit.

Mo Qingge smiled and picked up food for Jun Liyuan, and took out a bowl of chicken soup that was simmering on the fire, put it in Jun Liyuan's hand, and said with a smile, "Let's eat."

"Okay." Jun Liyuan was also hungry, so he picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the dish. After tasting it, he found that it was not from Xianyage.Xianyage's food tastes heavy, but although these dishes look the same as Xianyage's on the surface, the taste is much lighter, which suits his taste very well.

Seeing that he noticed the difference, Mo Qingge smiled and poured wine for him.

Jun Liyuan turned his head and asked, "Where did this dish come from?"

"I did it." Mo Qingge also filled his wine glass.

Jun Liyuan looked at him in surprise, "You? When did you learn to cook?"

"I always do it, but I seldom do it." Mo Qingge picked up the wine cup and said with a smile: "I used to only cook it for myself, because there is no one worth doing for him. Now, with you, I have learned The dishes are not in vain. Thank you, too, for doing so much for me."

Mo Qingge seldom said such things, and Jun Liyuan felt very heartwarming when he heard it, "You don't need to thank me, you are worth anything I do." From the day he recognized Mo Qingge, he never thought that he would let go.

Mo Qingge didn't have any more hands, touched Jun Liyuan's wine cup lightly, and drank it down in one gulp.Jun Liyuan also drank the wine in his glass, and then helped Mo Qingge pick up some food.Although this cup is not Hejiu wine, it is extraordinarily strong and intoxicating.

During the dinner, Mo Qingge and Jun Liyuan talked about entering the palace today, and also said that their wedding date might be postponed.Jun Liyuan is already very familiar with the draft in the palace.Every time at this time, every province and county is overwhelmed with busy people, but it obviously makes them, the princes, a lot easier.After all, they don't need to arrange for women with proper status to participate in the draft, and they don't need their help in the whole process. They just need to deal with their duties.

"When the weather gets warmer, I'll take you out to play." Jun Liyuan said.Judging from the current situation in Daye, it can be said that the country is prosperous and the people are safe. Traveling at this time can also be enjoyable.

"Can you?" Mo Qingge knew that Jun Liyuan was very busy, and it was not a short time to go out.

"Well. When we come back from playing, we will get married." Jun Liyuan obviously had a plan in mind.

Mo Qingge nodded with a smile. He hasn't been to too many places, so it is a pleasure to be able to lead the great rivers and mountains of Ye Kingdom.

Afterwards, the two began to plan where they were going. The dishes cooked by Mo Qingge were completely eaten by Jun Liyuan. Because of this warm dinner, the palace became more like their home, instead of just a Prince Yi's palace.