It's easy to be a villain, but hard to be a princess

Lin Manxu left the palace, fidgeted when he returned to the mansion, changed into casual clothes and went to meet someone.The man was wearing a black robe with his back turned to him, playing with two beads in his hands.

"My lord, today the emperor summoned the lower officials to enter the palace and asked them to arrest the criminal who killed Liu Qinghe. The lower officials are afraid that things will be revealed." Lin Manxu said anxiously.

The man in the black robe said: "How does the emperor know that Liu Qinghe died of being killed?"

"Han Zixiao found out."

"It's him again."

"The lower official asked today, and Han Zixiao said that someone knew the inside story of Liu Qinghe's death, and he sent someone to find the insider, and only then did he find out the real culprit." Lin Manxu was anxious, "So, the lower official thought, the emperor specially asked the lower official to To apprehend the criminals, but I already know that the lower officials bribed those two followers to kill Mr. Liu."

"If he knew that the chief envoy was you, why bother to beat around the bush."

"Then why?"

"As the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, why is it strange that the emperor ordered you to arrest the criminal?"

Lin Manxu didn't know what to do, "I will follow my lord wholeheartedly, and I ask my lord to show me the way."

"Han Zixiao clenched his teeth tightly. During this period of time, avoid the limelight for the time being. No matter how much taels of silver is given by anyone, he will not accept it, so as not to be caught. Since the emperor entrusted you with the matter of arresting criminals, you will do your best Go to investigate, find the whereabouts of the two people, cut the weeds and roots, bring the corpse back and return to life, remember not to leave any clues."

"Yes, I understand." Lin Manxu pondered for a moment, and said, "My lord, since Han Zixiao is a scourge, why don't my lord..." He said, cutting his throat.

The person in the black robe snorted, "Han Zixiao was the emperor's childhood companion, the emperor treated him like a brother, if I kill him, the emperor will definitely investigate, then you and I will not be able to escape. "

"My lord is thoughtful, but the lower officials are not as good."

The man in the black robe turned the glazed beads in his hands, "Han Zixiao can't find anything by himself, but if he pursues him all his life, I won't sit still and wait for death."

"Master is wise."

When Han Zixiao returned to the palace from the palace, Uncle Song called out to stop him.Han Zixiao asked casually, "Uncle Song?"

Uncle Song smiled kindly, "This old servant is specifically telling the princess that tomorrow is the prince's birthday."

Han Zixiao didn't know Chu Muqing's birthday yet, and the two of them never checked their birthdays after they proposed marriage.Unexpectedly, tomorrow would be Chu Muqing's birthday, Han Zixiao said: "But you want to celebrate the prince's birthday?"

"The old slave is just about to ask the princess what she means."

Han Zixiao really didn't think about this, "How did you do it in the past?"

"My lord has never been born, and every year is a mediocre life." Uncle Song smiled, "However, this year, the lord married the concubine, which is different."

Han Zixiao thought for a while, and said to Song Bo: "Since the prince doesn't like the excitement, let's go as usual, lest the prince is not happy."

"This..." Uncle Song frowned, Han Zixiao's answer was a bit out of his clothes, and then he nodded and said: "Then follow the previous years."

Early the next morning, Chu Muqing and Han Zixiao were having breakfast in the dining room. Song Bo came in with a bowl of red eggs and a bowl of longevity noodles, and put them in front of Chu Muqing.

Han Zixiao lowered his head and drank the porridge, while Chu Muqing took a red egg from the bowl and placed it in front of him.Han Zixiao raised his head, held the red egg, and smiled at Chu Muqing, "Thank you, my lord."

After finishing speaking, Han Zixiao looked at Uncle Song, "Uncle Song, there are still noodles, I want to try it too."

Uncle Song said with a smile: "Yes, this old slave will bring it to the princess."

After a while, Song Bo brought a bowl of noodles, Han Zixiao picked up a large chopsticks and put it in his mouth, Chu Muqing who was beside him said quietly: "This noodles are called longevity noodles, don't bite them off in the middle."

Why didn't you say it earlier?Han Zixiao had a big chopstick in his hand, but he couldn't bite it off in the middle, so he could only eat it all and stuffed his mouth full.

After Han Zixiao left court, he went to Yushitai and didn't return home all day.He didn't come back for dinner, so Han Zixiao sent someone back to say that it was the wife and children of the chief bookkeeper of Yushitai who were full moon, and several officials from Yushitai went to drink the full moon wine together.

After eating alone, Chu Muqing sat in the front hall and drank a cup of tea before going to take a bath.Uncle Song looked at Chu Muqing's back and sighed. He thought he had reminded Han Zixiao yesterday that at least he would give some gifts today to express his affection, but he never thought that he would rather go to a colleague's house to drink full moon wine than I would like to spend my life with Chu Muqing at home.

Chu Muqing came out of the bathroom and went straight to the study to read the official documents. Soon Uncle Song knocked on the door and came in with a bowl of ginseng soup in his hand, "My lord, it's been cold these days. The old slave asked the kitchen to make ginseng soup. You can drink some to warm your body." .”

"Why did you bring it yourself?" Chu Muqing raised her head and asked.On weekdays, it was maidservants who brought tea and food to the study.

"The old slave was idle, so he sent it over."

Chu Muqing said: "Put it down, I will eat it later."

Uncle Song responded, walked over to put down the bird's nest porridge, and said by the way, "The ginseng soup should be served hot, the prince should not wait until it is cold."

"The king knows."

Uncle Song has served him for more than ten years. Although they appear to be masters and servants, they are already like relatives.

Uncle Song put down the bird's nest porridge and went out. Chu Muqing was fascinated by the bowl of bird's nest porridge. Today Han Zixiao didn't even say a word of blessing. Although he didn't show it on the surface, he inevitably felt a little bit disappointed.

In the past, he didn't take birthdays seriously, but today, he was clearly looking forward to something.Han Zixiao didn't see anyone for a day, and that faint expectation gradually turned into disappointment.

After the official document was approved, Chu Muqing blew out the candle and left the study, then turned and closed the door.

Suddenly, an explosion sounded suddenly behind her, and Chu Muqing turned around vigilantly. Behind Han Zixiao's study opposite, a glowing object bloomed in mid-air, like a flower that bloomed instantly, illuminating the roof.

The blooming flower was fleeting in the ink sky, and then two bunches rose back and forth from the back of the study.Chu Muqing's eyes reflected the fireworks in the black sky, and a smile gradually appeared on her calm face.

After six consecutive fireworks bloomed in the dark sky, a large Kongming lantern gradually rose from the back of the house. As the Kongming lantern rose higher and higher, the whole picture appeared. A wooden sign was hung under the Kongming lantern. There is today, every year has today!

The words on the wooden sign are inlaid with luminous powder, even in the dark night, that line of words can be seen very clearly.When the Kongming lantern rose to a height of three feet above the ground, it was pulled by the rope on the ground and floated in the air.

Fireworks are constantly blooming in the ink sky, and they are constantly disappearing.Chu Muqing stood under the eaves in front of the study, raised her head slightly, was so engrossed in watching that she forgot to move her footsteps.

At this time, Han Zixiao came out from behind the study, with his hands behind his back, as if he was hiding something.

Chu Muqing watched him walk over, Han Zixiao smiled at him, "Today is the prince's birthday, I'm really sorry that I didn't accompany the prince."

Chu Muqing looked at him, "You didn't see anyone today, and that's why?"

Han Zixiao didn't deny it, "Does the prince still like it?"

Chu Muqing looked up at the fireworks constantly blooming in the sky, "Although the fireworks are beautiful, they are too short-lived."

"It's good that beautiful things can be amazing for a while, but if they last for a long time, they will get tired instead."

Chu Muqing remained silent, Han Zixiao put out what was hidden behind his back, it was a bunch of plum blossoms in good bloom, Han Zixiao said: "Today I spent all the monthly money for this month's preparations for fireworks and Kongming lanterns, and I can't buy them." Thinking of a decent birthday gift, I thought about sending the prince a bouquet of flowers."

Chu Muqing looked at the bunch of flowers in his hand and asked, "Where did you pick them?"

Han Zixiao hesitated for a while, "Back, the backyard."

The veins on Chu Muqing's forehead twitched, "That's the plum blossom planted by the king himself, you..."

Before he finished speaking, Han Zixiao leaned forward and kissed him, Chu Muqing's last words were buried between his lips and teeth.After a while, Han Zixiao let go of him, and said in a low voice: "The flowers bloom in the backyard, no matter how beautiful they are, you don't often go to see them, why don't you pick some and put them in a vase and put them in your room to watch every day."

"Excuses." Chu Muqing said.

"Could it be that the lord thinks what the officer said is wrong?" Han Zixiao leaned close to the plum blossom and sniffed it, "Well, it smells so good."

The fireworks behind him were still being set off one after another, Ye Qing who was in charge of setting off the fireworks at the back of the study was covered in the falling soot and sneezed several times.

Ye Qing sneezed so loudly that both Chu Muqing and Han Zixiao heard it.Han Zixiao said to Chu Muqing: "My lord, go back to the room first, and the next official will come later."

After finishing speaking, Han Zixiao walked around to the back of the study, and said to Ye Qing who was about to set off the fireworks: "Don't let it go, pack up quickly and go rest."

"Oh." Ye Qing sneezed again and rubbed his nose.

After Han Zixiao helped Ye Qing tidy up, he went back to his room.Chu Muqing waited for him to enter the door, and said: "How old are you, and you still do such childish things." Although she reprimanded him, she was really happy in her heart.

Going to the multi-treasure stand, he took down a vase, placed the bunch of plum blossoms in his hand, and smiled, "Xiaguan's father often said that too."

There are three black lines on Chu Muqing's head, "Han Zixiao."

"The subordinate is here."

"If you dare to compare me with your father next time, I will not spare you."

Seeing that Chu Muqing was angry, Han Zixiao was in a good mood, "Your Highness doesn't like your father?"

"No."

"Then why doesn't the prince like to mention my father?"

Chu Muqing raised her eyebrows, "What do you think?"

"The subordinate officer doesn't know."

"Then the king will allow you to sit here for one night until you think about it." Chu Muqing turned and walked to the couch.

Han Zixiao hurriedly followed, "Your official thought of it."

"What came to mind?"

"My lord is so beautiful, he definitely can't be compared with my father."

Chu Muqing said quietly: "You'd better sit here for one night."

Han Zixiao was the first to roll on the bed with his clothes, "It's a long night, and it's definitely not warm for the prince to sleep alone. It's better for the lower officials to warm the bed for the prince."

Chu Muqing looked at him on the bed, "You are really getting more and more presumptuous."

Han Zixiao looked at him with an aggrieved face, "Your Majesty thinks this is not good?"