Long Xiao wipes Qingfeng

Zhong Shuo didn't go back to the carriage, but walked a little far away and looked over there, seeing that Xiao Jiu said a few words to Zhuang Jing and left before he was relieved, Xiao Jiu went to wait beside the carriage first.

Xiao Jiu leaned against the wall of the swaying carriage, propped his forehead, and complained: "This set of headgear is too heavy, it gives me a headache."

His headgear was all made of gold, and the Bu Yao dangled by his temples. Zhong Shuo felt tired and flustered just looking at it, let alone he had been wearing this headgear for nearly half a day.

Zhong Shuo didn't know how to deal with such a situation, so he hesitated for a while and said, "Why don't your Highness lie on my lap for a while, take a nap, and let me rub your Highness?"

What Xiao Jiu was waiting for was his words, and when even he lay on his lap without restraint at all, and closed his eyes, Zhong Shuo could see the expression of anticipation under the carefully drawn heavy makeup.

Suddenly a burst of distress.

Before he left the palace, he followed the Emperor Ji's etiquette, and he should plan dignifiedly like today. He did this every day. How difficult must it be for him these years?

He should be a prince who rides horses and shoots, and should not live as a woman in a harem that cannibalize people without spit out bones.

Zhong Shuo gently placed his hands on his temples, and massaged them with moderate force.

Xiao Jiu pillowed on his lap, warm and fragrant nephrite, very comfortable.

"Next time." Xiao Jiu said suddenly.

Zhong Shuo was stunned for a moment, "What next time?"

"Next time, remember to call me Yuanxian." Xiao Jiu patiently instructed.

"Okay, next time."

"Ah."

There was a moment of silence in the carriage.

Xiao Jiu said, "Beining, what do you say about Xiao Gong taking a concubine?"

Zhong Shuo said: "This person needs to be trusted by you and me. His Highness cannot live without people, and it is impossible to find such a woman in a short time. In this way, Songyan is the best candidate."

Xiao Jiu said: "Song Yan is capable, and I can rest assured that she will follow her to Linye, but now there is really no one available around her, and the situation in the palace is complicated, and some people will be killed if they don't notice, Xiao Gong can't completely protect her, go in It's a narrow escape."

Zhong Shuo said: "Why don't you ask her what she means? If she is willing, we will do our best to protect her. If not, then this matter will be over and we will find someone else."

Xiao Jiu said confusedly: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

He suddenly came to his senses and said: "Hey, that's not what I meant to distract you. I just wanted to ask you what you think about taking concubines. If you are more euphemistic, you won't understand."

Zhong Shuo struggled to survive and said, "I think it's wrong to take a concubine."

Xiao Jiu nodded, "Well, that's right."

Zhong Shuo continued: "If a man already has a wife, he shouldn't be careless. Just like me, having His Royal Highness is enough, and he will never take concubines again." This is the truth, he can only support Xiao Jiu alone. , and it is still very reluctant to support, if there are more people to eat, the Zhongfu will collapse.

Xiao Jiu was satisfied, "Continue talking."

It's not over.

Zhong Shuo had no choice but to pull Xiao Gong out and put down a few words: "The third prince married a concubine out of desperation, but it would be absolutely wrong in normal times! How can you take a concubine if you haven't married a concubine? Not even the concubine!"

Xiao Jiu said: "Very good, Beining is very enlightened."

Zhong Shuo exhaled, grateful to Xiao Gong in his heart.

Xiao Jiu said again: "Have you seen Zhuang Jing's face?"

Zhong Shuo said, "I see."

Xiao Jiu sneered and said: "I think my imperial sister treats you unusually, she is rarely so gentle."

Zhong Shuo raised his heart again: "I'm just afraid that she will go crazy and hurt you again, so I'm more vigilant. If you don't like it, then don't look at her next time, okay?"

Xiao Jiu said: "But, remember, you can only look at me from now on."

Zhong Shuo coaxed him: "Yes, from now on, I will only look at Your Highness."

Only then did Xiao Jiu come down peacefully, quietly as if falling asleep.

Zhong Shuo also thought that he was asleep, but he didn't stop rubbing and kneading, and only relaxed a little. He looked at his sleeping face silently, and there was a gentle look in his eyes that he didn't even notice.

After a while, Xiao Jiu opened his eyes and looked at him suddenly. Zhong Shuo asked in a low voice, "What's the matter? You haven't arrived home yet, how about some sleep?"

His voice was clear and clear, but his tone was calm, which made him feel at ease.

Xiao Jiu shook his head and said, the Bu Yao on his head bumped into the jade on Zhong Shuo's waist, making a tinkling sound.

"I'm hungry and want some snacks."

Xiao Gong was injured, so naturally he couldn't keep them to eat. Xiao Jiu hadn't eaten since he went out, so he was naturally hungry now.

Zhong Shuo said, "Why don't you wait for a while? I'll be back home soon."

Xiao Jiu was spoiled and spoiled, and started to mess around, "No, I want to eat snacks, I want to eat now."

Zhong Shuo raised the curtain and took a look outside, and said, "There is a pastry shop near here, which is probably the best in the capital. I used to come here often, and I am familiar with the boss. How about you in the carriage?" Wait a minute, I'm going to buy it? What do you want to eat?"

Xiao Jiu said: "I'll wait for you, anything, salty or sweet."

Zhong Shuo smiled and got out of the car.

Zhongji Dim Sum Shop, this dim sum shop was opened by a distant relative of his family, also surnamed Zhong, but there was no real distinction of seniority, so they referred to each other as "treasurer" and "general".

In the past, when Zhong Shuo passed by, he would bring some snacks to fill his stomach. Among other things, this restaurant's dim sum is indeed the best in Beijing.

The shopkeeper happened to be there, and when he saw Zhong Shuo coming in, he said unexpectedly, "General Zhong hasn't visited for a long time, why are you free today?"

Zhong Shuo said with a smile, "Madam wants to eat some snacks today, so I happened to pass by and buy some for her."

It was the first time that the shopkeeper had heard someone call Diji his wife. It was rumored that Emperor Yongmu was married to General Zhong, a virtuous and virtuous woman, and the two had a harmonious relationship. Zhong Shuo's face was full of smiles, and he didn't know it, so he believed him a little. He couldn't help feeling admiration for Zhong Shuo.

This is the person Yongmu Diji is willing to marry.

The shopkeeper hurriedly said: "Originally it was for Di Ji, general, let's see what Di Ji likes?"

Zhong Shuo looked at it carefully, carefully selected a few items, and asked Xiaogong to wrap them up properly. Then he responded to the shopkeeper's eagerness, "If the emperor likes it, she will come often", and went out.

Zhong Shuo lifted the curtain of the carriage, got into the carriage neatly, opened the lukewarm snack bag in his hand, held it in front of Xiao Jiu, and let him pick it out by himself.

Xiao Jiu grabbed a piece of handkerchief from his arms, wiped the smear from his mouth, picked up a piece of pea yellow and took a bite.

The light yellow pastry is sweet and soft, not too sweet, but very refreshing. Xiao Jiu praised: "It's really delicious, not much worse than the ones in the palace."

Zhong Shuo said, "As long as Your Highness likes it."

Xiao Jiu looked at him, then at the oil-paper bag, and said, "Aren't you going to eat it?"

Zhong Shuo said: "I don't like to eat snacks on weekdays. I only buy some to fill my stomach when I am on duty." Hungry too."

Xiao Jiu nodded, and Zhong Shuo lifted the curtain to separate Xi Wen and Song Yan, and he slowly fed the rest to his highness.

In the evening, Xiao Jiu washed her makeup and sat outside with Zhong Shuo.

Song Yan followed Xi Wen in, and after saluting, she raised her eyes to see Xiao Jiu a little surprised, and Xi Wen stood beside Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu took a sip of tea and said slowly, "It's just what you saw."

Zhong Shuo only told Songzhu about Xiao Jiu, but Songyan didn't know about it.

Song Yan usually only thinks that Xiao Jiu is not like a woman in many aspects, such as body shape, facial contours, and sometimes a little protrusion in the throat that is not completely covered by the clothes. It belongs to the prince.

Song Yan is just a maidservant, but she has been in the Zhong Mansion for many years, so she is not stupid. Xiao Jiu let her know that she must be used in this matter, and she was honest with her first. She knelt down calmly and said: "Song Yan, let Your Highness dispatch."

Zhong Shuo said: "You get up first, this matter was meant to be told to you, but it was a little earlier, the reason, you should first listen to His Highness tell you."

Song Yan stood up, lowered her head and listened.

Xiao Jiu put down his teacup and said: "These days you have been by my side, I know that you are capable and have a clear mind. I originally wanted to take you to Linye and keep you by my side, but today I promised the Third Prince A concubine is used to convey news inside and outside the palace, it is a very important joint, you are the most suitable candidate, "

"Your elder brother Songzhu grew up with the son-in-law, and he loves you like a brother-in-law. Naturally, he treats you differently. You can choose whether to enter the palace or follow us to Linye."

Song Yan was silent, Xiao Jiu was not in a hurry, this girl was clever, she must be calculating the pros and cons of the two.

Xiao Jiu said again: "If you go to Linye, from now on you will be inferior to Xiwen. When you get married in the future, I will choose a good son-in-law for you and protect your glory. If you enter the palace, I will Try my best to save your life, and I will take you out of the palace if things come to pass, and the same will not be the case, the two roads are the same, but entering the palace is much more dangerous."

Not long after, Song Yan said: "May I ask Your Highness, if the servants are lucky enough to come out of the palace after entering the palace, can they return the deeds and give my brothers and sisters freedom?"

Xiao Jiu was a little surprised, but still said: "Of course, I will personally handle the house and property of your brother and sister, but can you hear me clearly? If you go to Linye, I will not treat you badly."

Song Yan said: "This servant is willing to enter the palace to serve the third prince. If I survive, I would like to ask Your Highness to give me the identity deed of my brother and sister. If unfortunately I die, can Your Highness give my elder brother's identity for the sake of Song Yan's hard work?" Return the deed?"

Xiao Jiu replied: "But, it's just that you don't think about it anymore? I don't want to deceive you, and I can tell you clearly that entering the palace is a narrow escape, and staying with me will keep your life safe."

Song Yan resolutely said: "This servant is willing to enter the palace."

Zhong Shuo said: "Okay, if you are tired of entering the palace, Your Highness and I will not treat you and Songzhu badly. We will try our best to keep you when you are in the palace."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Song Yan bowed again and retreated.

Zhong Shuo sighed, "Songyan and Songzhu are the sons of the family. They followed me since childhood, but I ignored their thoughts."

Xiao Jiu said: "Who would be willing to be a slave from birth? Songzhu has accumulated a lot of military exploits by following you on the battlefield."

Zhong Shuo: "Yes, Songzhu also has an official title, but he has been following me, only holding a false title, and has never been on duty. I don't want to hinder his future. I originally planned to give him his title on the day of his wedding. He, I don't want to, Songyan actually asked for it one step earlier."

Xiao Jiu rubbed the lid of her cup, "Songyan is a strong one, she has made this trip, whether she succeeds or not, she can be regarded as free, and she can be regarded as freed from the status of a slave for generations."

Zhong Shuo said, "All these years, I have treated them badly."

Xiao Jiu took his hand, "Then I will keep more people in the capital, and I will also tell Xiao Gong that Songyan must be kept at the critical moment, okay?"

Zhong Shuo: "Okay, thank you Your Highness."

Xiao Jiu said: "Songyan belongs to you, and I should thank you."

Zhong Shuo shook his head, "His Highness Xie is willing to treat Songyan with respect."

Xiao Jiu smiled and said, "She deserves it."