Chapter 994

Han Huaijun returned victoriously, and one of the happiest people was probably the emperor.

The Han family was conquered from horseback, and he used to fight with the late emperor when he was young. The descendants of the Han family were not blinded by wealth and prosperity, and they were still able to gallop on the battlefield. Naturally, the emperor was overjoyed, and he secretly boasted in his heart: As expected of the blood of the Han family!

On the day after Han Huaijun returned to the capital, he went to the imperial study to hand over the book as a rule, and then waited outside the imperial study. Generally speaking, you have to wait, and it is not certain whether the emperor will see you or not. It is often natural to wait for three or five days in vain. However, after Han Huaijun waited for less than a stick of incense, the emperor announced him and praised him without saying a word.

Han Huaijun stood with his hands tied, without the slightest arrogance on his face, he looked calm and calm.

The more the emperor looked at him, the happier he became, and he said thoughtfully, "Brother Jun, you have worked hard this time. If you have any requirements, just tell me, and I will definitely satisfy you." He paused, then hinted, "You The credit is enough to change a title."

"Your Majesty." Han Huaijun knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and solemnly requested the decree, "I want to marry the eldest girl of the Duke of Enguo's mansion as his wife, and I implore the emperor to decree the marriage."

Hearing the words, the emperor restrained his smile, without showing the slightest emotion on his face, and asked, "Are you serious?"

Han Huaijun did not shy away from meeting the emperor's inquiring gaze, showing a gentle smile on his usually cold face, and said decisively, "I beg the emperor's permission."

The emperor looked at him deeply and sighed: "Speaking of which, in terms of personality and appearance, Sister Xi is indeed a good match for you. It's just that this son...do you really have to think about it?"

Han Huaijun's eyes were clear, and he answered without hesitation, "I think it's just a matter of fate."

The emperor was silent for a moment, and suddenly his laughter began to rise, "Okay! I'm sure."

Han Huaijun was overjoyed, for fear that the emperor would change his mind, he hurriedly said: "I thank the emperor for his grace!"

It was rare to see him being so impatient. The emperor laughed and shook his head, and said, "Look at your virtue. Since I have already agreed, naturally I will not go back." Asked about Bei Di's battle situation in detail.

Han Huaijun answered them one by one, and also presented the book that the coach handed over to him to the emperor.

After the emperor accepted the book and read it, he let him go back to the mansion to rest well.

After Han Huaijun came out of the imperial study after thanking him, the emperor couldn't help saying to Eunuch Liu with relief, "The queen can rest assured now."

From the bottom of his heart, the emperor's heart was actually quite separate when it came to marrying Jiang Yixi, who had a difficult son, to his beloved nephew, but Han Huaijun would not accept a concubine. However, since the nephew likes it, and Sister Xi is the queen's niece, she can be considered to have grown up since she was a child, and her character and appearance are well-known, so let it be.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Eunuch Liu said with a laugh, "The wedding is about to happen."

"That's right! Sister Xi has already reached her wedding age, and Brother Jun is not too young. It's time to let them get married." Now that he has agreed, the emperor no longer cares about this. He said, "We have to let the Prince of Qi's mansion take the time to hire him, and the deadline is the only one. I remember that there are good days in October..." Having said that, he frowned slightly, and Eunuch Liu said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. The servant said bluntly that Young Master Huaijun's status is not very good."

"That's what I'm worried about. Then Princess Qi..." Referring to Princess Qi, the emperor couldn't help thinking of all the bad things she had caused these days, and his face couldn't help showing disgust, and said in a short voice, "Brother Jun is so good. How can you take up the status of a concubine... This marriage can't be handed over to Princess Qi, or you will be wronged Jun brother!"

Eunuch Liu hurriedly said, "The emperor said it very well."

The more the emperor thought about it, the more he felt that his consideration was very reasonable, "Huairen, you go to Fengluan Palace and pass on my words, and let the queen handle the marriage of these two children."

Eunuch Liu responded quickly and ordered someone to do it in a hurry. At the same time, Lu Huaining, the commander of Jinyiwei, came to report the investigation results of the matter assigned by the emperor.

Not long after, the sound of the cup being smashed to the ground came from the imperial study.

On the other hand, the queen was naturally overjoyed when she learned the word, and she was completely relieved for her niece. She happily sent someone to inform her grandmother and mother of the good news, while asking Xueqin to prepare a small order for the ceremony. Come, because of Liu Gonggong's hint, the queen did not hesitate to ask someone to prepare as the prince's son.

Early the next morning, the emperor's decree for marriage was delivered to Princess Qi and Duke Enguo's mansion.

Princess Qi reluctantly took over the imperial decree. The imperial decree had already been issued. Naturally, she could not resist the decree, so she could only secretly plan to give Jiang Yixi a slap in the face with a small ding ceremony, and by the way, let them know Jiang Yixi's face. Marrying only a concubine.

She was thinking happily, but she learned from King Qi that Han Huaijun's marriage would be handled by the empress, and she was instantly stunned.

King Qi was happy when he talked about this, but Princess Qi turned black.

It's such a shame to let the middle palace handle the marriage of a concubine, and it doesn't matter if that bastard has this order! Princess Qi only felt that everything was going wrong recently, and she thought bitterly: Why didn't this bastard die in Beidi! It came back alive!

No matter how much Princess Qi hates it, although Han Huaijun and Jiang Yixi haven't settled down yet, with this imperial edict, their marriage is already a certainty.

Marriage and marriage have always been a match for each other. The eldest son of Prince Qi's mansion and the eldest daughter of Duke Enguo's mansion are actually not compatible, but it reminds me of the rumors that Jiang Da's son is difficult, but Han Huaijun is in the limelight, and some people are there. Secretly, he couldn't help but feel injustice for him, secretly speculating whether he was so wronged because of his relationship with the Duke of Enguru.

On the third day after Han Huaijun came back, the emperor suddenly issued an imperial decree to lift Prince Cheng from Prince Cheng's mansion and escort him to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment to be with Kui Lang.

Everyone can see that the so-called King Cheng has been reduced from a proton to a prisoner, and this treatment is probably not as good as that of Kui Lang.

Nangong Yue still felt very upset when she learned of King Cheng's fate. He ruined her eldest sister's past life, and if her brother-in-law hadn't been enlightened in this life, the eldest sister's life would be over, and she might not be able to escape the fate of the ancient Buddha in the second half of her life. ! But Xiao Yi secretly told her that it would not be long before King Cheng was sent to Jiugong Mountain.

"Jiugong Mountain." Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows in surprise, then laughed, "That's a good idea!"

Jiugong Mountain was where the autumn hunting was that year. The nearby horse farms, villages, counties and towns have all suffered from the epidemic brought by Beidi, and there are not a few people who have lost their homes. As for who these people hate the most, it is undoubtedly the Beidi people who exiled King Cheng. If you throw your identity there and go to hard labor, you will definitely not be able to survive or die. Xiao Yi came up with such a wonderful idea.

Sure enough, I saw Xiao Yi looking at him proudly, as if asking for compliments, "When the time comes, I will let people keep an eye on him."

Nangong Yue made a big compliment without hesitation, and Xiao Yi hugged her with joy and secretly kissed her on the face.

Nangong Yue pushed him away with a blushing face, and said angrily, "My hair has messed you up... Sister Xi and the others will all come in a while."

Today, they invited Han Huai-jun, who had just returned to the capital, to come to the mansion to play. Naturally, they called a few other people over together and planned to get together.

Lily and Baihui, who were supposed to be waiting in the room, blushed and retreated quietly. Nangong Yue's eyes swept around and couldn't find the maid, so she simply gave him a hairpin studded with pearls and instructed him. Put it on for yourself.

Xiao Yi naturally answered cheerfully, but he picked another silver gilt filigree inlaid ruby ​​flower-shaped hairpin from Nangong Yue's jewelry box, and said, "This one is good!" Without waiting for her I objected, so I carefully placed her on the combed hair bun, then pretended to be serious and stared at her for a while, then touched her chin and said triumphantly: "My stinky girl is good-looking, but ...it seems to be missing something..."

Knowing that he was playing with spears, Nangong Yue still said cooperatively, "My concubine feels that she is elegant and decent today, and I hope you will tell me what is missing?"

"I think my concubine looks good no matter how you look at it, but it will look even better if she wears this!" Xiao Yi said, and couldn't wait to pull out a necklace from his arms, showing it to her in front of her. , that is a red gold and ruby ​​flower pattern necklace, with a long string of tassel underneath, gorgeous and dazzling.

Last time Xiao Yi occasionally saw Nangongyue wearing this ruby ​​hairpin, her face was radiant and beautiful, he thought about getting her a whole box of ruby-encrusted jewelry, so that his stinky girl would look beautiful every day Pretty bright.

Nangong Yue's brows and eyes widened, her face full of smiles, and she said, "Then please trouble the prince to wear it for the prince."

Xiao Yi couldn't ask for it, he carefully pushed her black hair away, his fingers brushed across her white and tender skin, Xiao Yi's hand couldn't help shaking, and he finally put the necklace around her neck.

Nangong Yue lowered her head and looked at the necklace lying quietly on her chest. It was exquisitely crafted, and the pigeon's blood red gem was very valuable. However, the value is not important at all, its style is obviously compatible with her hairpin, Xiao Yi, a big man, even noticed these small details for himself.

It is a great happiness to be remembered like this, the corners of Nangong Yue's mouth couldn't help turning up, and she showed a bright smile to Xiao Yi who was looking at him in the bronze mirror.

Seeing Nangong Yue smile, Xiao Yi was even more proud, and said repeatedly: "Stinky girl, do you like it? ... The gems on this are newly sent from Nanyang, I know that you are the most suitable, I specially asked a master to do it! The scraps from the gems, I made them into earrings and beads, and when they were done, I asked them to send them..."

Nangong Yue smiled even more, nodded happily and said, "I like it! Ah Yi's eyes are naturally good."

She likes beautiful jewelry, but she prefers the ones from Xiao Yi!

Xiao Yi smiled even more cheerfully, and looked at Nangong Yue several times with satisfaction. Nangong Yue also stood up, turned around in front of him, let him look at him, and then looked at him with frowning eyes.

Xiao Yi enthusiastically suggested: "Stinky girl, you should put on the rosy robe that you made last time, it looks good on you!" At the same time as he spoke, he was already thinking about making a few more outfits for Nangong Yue. Brightly colored clothes, his stinky girl is fair-skinned, wearing red dresses and jewelry, just like a delicate begonia flower.

Nangong Yue replied with a smile, and without calling for a maid, she took out the rose-colored nephew from the cage, and changed it after avoiding the screen.

Seeing her come out from behind the screen, Xiao Yi became more and more satisfied, and his eyes were full of surprise, "My stinky girl is so pretty!"

Nangong Yue looked at herself in the bronze mirror and felt that this dress was good, so she followed his wishes and walked out of the inner room with him.

Seeing that the masters finally came out, the maids were busy having breakfast.

Xiao Yi has never had the rule of "don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep". Nangong Yue also married her husband and accompanied her husband. The two of them chatted and laughed after finishing their meal, and thrush came to report with a smile: "Second Uncle, Fu. Third Young Master and Miss Fu Liu are here." Second Uncle was naturally referring to Nangong Xin.

Nangong Yue couldn't help but smile, got up and said, "I'll pick up my brother."

Xiao Yi took her hand and said, "Let's go together."

I haven't reached the second gate yet, I haven't seen anyone, I hear the dog bark first.

"Wang! Wang!"

Soon, they saw four black dogs rushing into their field of vision. It was Da Hei, Momo, and the two dog sons, all of them sticking out their tongues, and came happily.

"Wang! Wang!"

After a while, the preserved egg raised by Xiao Yi in the palace also came over after hearing the sound. Five dogs jumped up and down, you chased me, and without waiting for a few masters to speak, the atmosphere was heated up dutifully.

Nangong Xin and Fu Yunyan came over afterwards, both of them in high spirits, and their eyes met from time to time, looking very sweet. Only Fu Yunhe, who was beside them, yawned lazily, thinking: "Girls are outgoing!" The appointment time on the post was obviously already in the past, and it was only half an hour now. I could have slept for another half an hour properly, but this girl's outgoing sister ruined her plan.

After a few people greeted each other, they let the black dogs play there by themselves. Anyway, most of the maids in the palace looked after them, while Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi led the three to the small flower hall next to the garden. sit down.

The small flower hall has already been renovated by the servants. Seasonal bouquets are placed in the vases, and the furnishings have been replaced with objects that are more in line with the summer atmosphere. The long red sandalwood table has various desserts, hot tea and fruit wine. for their enjoyment.

They chatted while eating casually...

Everyone seems to have a tacit understanding today, and they all came early.

After a stick of incense, Jiang Yixi arrived, and another quarter of an hour later, the brothers and sisters Yuan Lingbai and Yuan Yuyi also arrived.

As soon as Yuan Lingbai arrived, Fu Yunhe shook his head and sighed and turned over the old account again: "Xiaobai, Xiaobai, you are the last to arrive again!"

Fu Yunhe's smug look made everyone laugh, and they all watched the show.

Yuan Lingbai couldn't help arguing with Fu Yunhe: "Xiao Hezi, it's not like this is wrong. First, I wasn't late at all; second, cousin Jun and the others haven't arrived yet."

He was indeed not late, but everyone came a little early today.

Fu Yunhe said confidently: "I didn't say you were late, I meant you were 'the latest'. As for cousin Jun, today is cousin Jun's dust-cleaning banquet. He is the protagonist, and of course the protagonist can appear last."

His crooked reasoning was so eloquent, Yuan Lingbai was naturally unconvinced, and for a while, the two cousins ​​habitually began to fight again, and the others did not bother to join in their war of words... Until Yuan Lingbai Hei Zi, the black dog next to him, barked unwillingly, and in a short while he attracted Da Hei, Momo, and his brothers and sisters. You smelled me and I licked you. It was very affectionate.

The six black fine dogs were gathered again.

Obviously, the last time these six black dogs got together was only last year, but now seeing each puppies have grown into adult dogs, it really makes people feel like they have been separated from each other.

At this time, although everyone did not speak, everyone thought about it for a while.

In the past year, first Han Huaijun went to the battlefield in the northern border, and then Xiao Yi and Fu Yunhe went to the southern border. The battlefield was changing rapidly, and the three of them were finally able to return to the capital safely, not only because of their own strength, but also There is God's blessing.

Thinking about it, everyone couldn't help but look at Jiang Yixi. The emperor had already ordered Han Huaijun and Jiang Yixi to marry them. Now even if Princess Qi has any opinions, this marriage can no longer be opposed.

Only a few days later, Jiang Yixi seems to be very different from before. The whole person just sits there quietly, exuding a quiet and elegant light, like a bright gem, even if it is dusty for a while, it can be Once the dust is wiped away, no one can hide her brilliance.

Rao is that Jiang Yixi has always been generous and calm, and everyone's eyes can see a faint blush like a sunrise on his cheeks, like that fine jade.

Fu Yunyan couldn't help sighing aside: "Sister Xi, you are so beautiful!" After speaking, she thought of something and sighed, "Also, Sister Xi also plays the violin very well, she is truly talented!... Jun Biao Brother is really lucky!"

She said with childish emotion that Jiang Yixi was even more embarrassed, and could only cover up her embarrassment with the action of drinking tea. Yuan Yuyi also echoed: "Sister Xi's piano skills are indeed very beneficial. I think that the first place in the music finals of the Jinxin Club is none other than Sister Xi." She smiled and looked at Nangong Yue Go, "Yue'er, what do you think?"

She blinked at Nangong Yue expectantly, expecting her to reveal something.

Nangong Yue nodded and said impartially: "In the preliminary competition that day, Sister Xi's performance was truly unmatched, and every judge gave a first-class evaluation. But sometimes even if the skills are outstanding, there will be some in the competition. A variety of factors affect the selection of songs, one's own state, the preferences of the judges, and various external factors..."

Jiang Yixi smiled lightly: "Since I am fortunate enough to participate in the finals of the Jinxin Club, I will do my best. As for whether I can win the first place, it doesn't matter."

Originally, as Jiang Yixi was the niece of the queen's concubine, there was no need to use the Jinxin Club to increase the chips for her marriage, and the Jinxin Club was just the icing on the cake.

At this time, Que'er came to report: "Master Shizi, Concubine Shizi, Young Master Han and Young Lady Han are here."

Today's protagonist finally came, and everyone stood up to greet him... When Han Huaijun and Han Qixia came over, they saw everyone standing in a row in front of the small flower hall. Both men and women, they all clasped their fists at Han Huaijun heroically.

They looked at Han Huaijun with bright eyes and didn't say a word, but the gesture of clasping their fists and their eyes were enough to explain a lot, and everything was said:

welcome back!

Welcome back safely!

A few feet away, Han Huaijun couldn't help but stop and stared blankly at the people in front of him.

Among these people are his cousins, his friends, his beloved girl... They are all people he cares about.

There is a saying: "A man doesn't cry when he has tears, but it's just not when he is sad."

Han Huaijun couldn't help but see a thin layer of mist in front of him. Ever since he could remember, he had been in the quagmire of Prince Qi's mansion. His position was embarrassing. His biological mother died. Although his father treated him well, he was only good. It is to see him as a thorn in the eye, a thorn in the flesh.

He was also injustice, and he used to feel sorry for himself, but at this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Mencius said: When the heaven will assign a great responsibility to a man, he must first suffer his mind and will, work his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, empty his body, and disturb his actions.

If it is said that his hardships in the past ten years are only for today and for the future, then maybe the hardships in the past are worth it.

In the future, he will definitely cherish what he can have around him; in the future, he will definitely be able to use this as strength to overcome every difficulty...

Han Huaijun's eyes swept across familiar faces, sister Han Qixia, cousin Yuan Lingbai, Fu Yunhe... Finally, his eyes fell on Jiang Yixi's beautiful face, and a rare smile appeared on his always stern face.

At this moment, it seemed that even time wanted to record this beautiful scene and stopped for them.

Yuan Lingbai only felt that his eyes were a little sour. He deliberately raised his voice to break the silence: "What are you all doing standing up? Let's go in and have a drink with your cousin. ... Not today. Get drunk!"

Who knows, the younger sister Yuan Yuyi was the first to demolish his stage, and she objected confidently: "That's not possible! If you are drunk, I will not be able to take care of you drunk all the way? Go back to my mother, I have to scold me for not stopping me properly. I want you to drink less..."

Yuan Ling Bai slumped his shoulders and sighed helplessly: "Have you seen that there is a mother at home who is in charge, and a younger sister who is in charge..."

For a time, everyone couldn't help laughing out loud, and Fu Yunhe and him walked into the small flower hall, shoulder to shoulder.

Xiao Yi took the lead in teasing Han Huaijun, who had just decided to get married, while Fu Yunhe and Yuan Lingyi were all arrogant and brave to marry Han Huaijun when he welcomed him. Han Huaijun's face is far less thick-skinned than Xiao Yi's, and he became more cautious when they said "your word, my word", and secretly glanced at Jiang Yixi several times.

Jiang Yixi blushed when he saw him, and shyly pulled Nangong Yue and the others away from them...

For the first time in a year, all the staff are here. Congratulations!

In the Zhennan Palace, the whole day was spent in relaxed and wanton laughter, while in comparison, the third prince Han Lingfu was not in such a good mood.

When the sun went down, Han Lingfu came out of the Lifan Courtyard, and the whole person was absent-minded and lethargic.

In the past few months, he can almost say that everything is not going well.

In order to build the Amber Mansion, he had been planning for so long, but he didn't expect it to fail in the end. This Cui family is really useless, even such a trivial thing can't be done well!

Han Lingfu was upset for a while. To be honest, Jian Anbo's case was defeated, and there will be other opportunities in the future. However, what he is worried about now is whether his father will already have doubts.

Especially yesterday, the sudden word that he didn't have to go to the Ministry of War to participate in politics in the future really made Han Lingfu a little uneasy.

If it is said that the father is suspicious, but he has never announced that he has talked about it, if he said no, Han Lingfu always feels that something is not right.

The more Han Lingfu thought about it, the more irritable he became. He didn't want to go back to the palace. As soon as he returned to the palace, he was upset when he saw Cui Yanyan. Han Lingfu didn't even want to take a look at this third imperial concubine who could not help him at all in his career.

What a waste of the honor of the "Three Princes"!

Han Lingfu rode a horse blindly through the streets of the capital, and unknowingly, he came to the vicinity of the White House again.

It seems that his heart will always lead him to come here unconsciously, to where she is.

Han Lingfu couldn't help thinking of the time when he received the news of the death of the second princess, and he also came to the outside of the white mansion without knowing it.

She was so understanding back then!

Without too many words, the two knew each other's hearts.

But why did it gradually change?

Her heart is clearly on her, and she still has to worry about that little thing...

Han Lingfu couldn't help sighing.

But even so, when he was troubled and in pain, he still wanted to see her and listen to her... If it was Xiao'er, he would definitely have unexpected insights and help himself out of the predicament.

Thinking of this, Han Lingfu felt an impulse in his heart——

He wants to see her!

Han Lingfu resolutely grabbed the horse's belly and walked towards a corner door on the side of Bai Mansion, and Xiao Lizi hurriedly followed.

This is not the first time that Han Lingfu has tried to sneak into the White House. Xiao Lizi is already familiar with it. With a wink from the master, he immediately stepped forward and knocked on the corner door.

The corner door was opened with a squeak, and a fat white woman walked out.

The old woman looked at Xiao Lizi suspiciously and asked, "Little brother, who are you looking for?"

How did the gatekeeper's wife change? Xiao Lizi felt strange in his heart, and said with an apologetic smile: "Hello aunt, why are you guarding the door today? What about the old Mrs. Ruan?"

"What are you doing with Madam Ruan?" The old woman looked at him vigilantly.

Xiao Lizi said with a smile: "Auntie, it's like this, I borrowed two copper plates from Mrs. Ruan last time..."

It was to pay back the money! The old lady's expression slowed down, and she said vaguely: "Mr. Ruan has changed errands and is no longer in the house..." Before she finished speaking, she rudely slammed the door shut.

As the servant of the third prince, Xiao Lizi, no matter where he goes, others are polite to him. Today, he was touched by a vulgar woman.

Xiao Lizi endured his anger and walked in front of Han Lingfu, and whispered, "Your Highness, it seems that we won't be able to see Miss Bai today. Look, do you want to be small and leave a message for Miss Bai?"

To be honest, Xiao Lizi wondered if Bai Muxiao didn't want to see Han Lingfu, so she deliberately changed the old woman who guarded the door. It's just that he knew that Han Lingfu was deeply in love with Bai Muxiao, and he didn't want to say these words to hurt Han Lingfu's heart.

Han Lingfu's handsome face darkened, and he took a deep look at the closed corner door, and finally said, "Bengong go back and write a letter, and you can find a way to send it to Miss Bai for Bengong."

"Yes, Your Highness." Xiao Lizi hurriedly took the order.

Han Lingfu lingered on the spot for a while, still hoping that Bai Muxiao would miraculously appear in front of him, but in the end he couldn't wait for the familiar figure...

He sighed faintly, and finally left in despair.

Until the figures of Han Lingfu and Xiao Lizi were gone, a slender figure slowly walked out of a small alley opposite the White House.

The man looked at the direction that Han Lingfu was leaving, and then at the Bai Mansion, with an ambiguous smile on his face. He has to hurry back and report to the master...

Outside the White House, the original tranquility was restored, but at this moment, a bloody storm was breaking out in the backyard of the White House.

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