Dong Gong Mei

Chapter 865 The beginning of love

This imperceptible expression caught He Manzhi's eyes.

Her face suddenly turned red. Thinking about her purpose of coming here, she felt ashamed and wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl in.

She stood there as if she were in an endless lake.

Logically speaking, she should sit down, but she stood up and sat down rashly. This showed how reckless and ignorant she was!

She seemed to have felt that the maids were laughing at her, laughing at her for not overestimating her abilities, and laughing at her wishful thinking...

Yes, despite the ridicule of all the noble ladies in Chang'an City, and the moody scolding of her aunt, she actually followed her father to see His Highness the Crown Prince...

It was only two breaths, but He Manzhi felt that millions of years had passed. During these millions of years of suffering, she wished her father could say something, but he didn't.

Although He Kui himself was the most trusted official of the prince, he really did not dare to make any mistakes in front of the prince.

Her eyes suddenly became hot, and she knew that tomorrow morning, she would add new jokes to the capital.

Just when tears were about to fall, a life-saving straw finally appeared.

"No gift."

It was the noble man who spoke, and those two simple words made her feel like she was being pardoned.

She responded "Yes" with a trembling voice, then lowered her head and sat down. Unexpectedly, He Kui held up the tea and suddenly spoke: "Just now, Your Highness was playing the piano, and my daughter was unconsciously intoxicated. My daughter has no other talents, she only has free time." I have learned a pipa, and I would like to perform a song for His Highness."

Contribute music?

He Manzhi was caught off guard and looked at He Kui in fear: She suddenly asked to present music, but she was not prepared...

She tightened her handkerchief and felt her head buzzing. Just when she was about to speak, she suddenly heard a sneer!

"He Kui!"

Li Xuanye just drank softly, and He Kui froze immediately, stood up and raised his hands: "Your Highness!"

Li Xuanye looked at him indifferently and tapped his fingers on the case: "How many years have you been with me?"

"Returning to Your Highness, when I was a poor official, I lived in the capital and made a living by selling pens and ink. I was often ridiculed by others. Your Highness appreciated it because of a piece of writing. You were fourteen years old that year, six years ago."

"Six years." Li Xuanye smiled and asked, "Then do you know why Gu chose you at that time?"

"I know." Speaking of the past, He Kui's eyes were full of gratitude, "Your Highness said that articles are like being a person, and being a person is like articles. You said that my official's articles are upright. Today, the government and the public are in need of such people..."

Having said this, he suddenly came to his senses and knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness! I am guilty!"

Li Xuanye glanced at him and said: "Back then, you wrote to His Majesty that if the monarch's mind is clear, then the ministers will be upright; if the monarch fails to observe, then the ministers will have bad morals; the monarch is the source of water, and the ministers are the currents. If the source of water is turbid, seek to make it clear. It’s impossible to get.”

After a slight pause in his tone, he asked, "He Kui, you have followed Gu for six years, so you know what Gu's ambition is. What you are doing now, do you think Gu is not pure enough?"

He Kui's expression became more and more solemn as he spoke slowly. He cupped his hands, gave a deep salute, and solemnly said: "Your Highness's teachings, I should take them to heart! I know I am guilty and dare not beg for mercy. I will let Your Highness do whatever I want!" "

"What to do with you?" Li Xuanye sneered, "What kind of foundation do you have? Do you think you are comparable to the Gu family? Can you withstand several demotions and calls?"

He Kui was startled and hurriedly defended: "This matter has nothing to do with the Gu family. It was done by the lower official alone and did not collude with any courtiers -"

While he was still thinking about how to prove his innocence, He Manzhi suddenly knelt down beside him. Her expression was still full of fear, but her tone was much more relaxed: "My little lady has filled the He family, thank you for your grace..." After that, , raised his hands above his eyebrows, bowed his head to the ground, and bowed deeply.

When he straightened up again, his half-cast eyes and reddish cheeks looked shy and flustered, showing the look of a young girl in the midst of her first love.

She had known for a long time that she would become the woman of the East Palace. Every time she thought about it, she felt fearful and helpless. She had struggled and resigned, but now she suddenly understood.

I understand why Zhao Xiwei fell in love with the man in front of her, and why her father had to plan so hard to pave the way for her.

He clearly didn't like what his father did today, but he didn't punish him. He mentioned the Gu family, firstly to beat his father, and secondly to remind her.

Back then, Gu Yong tried to give his daughter to the prince, but was ruthlessly dealt with by the prince. From then on, Gu Yuci became a joke to Quan Changan.

At that time, the prince was young, had a weak temperament, and acted impulsively, but now the prince is old and weak, has a calm and peaceful temperament, and has learned to consider the overall situation when doing things.

She suddenly felt a little disappointed and a little sour.

He Kui fully understood at this time, and he hurriedly bowed his hands and bowed again: "Your Highness has thought carefully. What happened today is because of the ignorance of this subordinate——" His tone changed, his face became solemn, "But little girl..."

He Manzhi was forcibly pushed out by him and the Manchu ministers, but it was not easy to calm down the discussion now. Moreover, privately everyone knew that she was going to be sent to the East Palace to serve the prince. Although she did not say it openly, everyone in the capital knew it tacitly.

Even if this matter failed, it was just because his methods were too radical. Since ancient times, all members of the royal family have always embraced each other. Is it possible that the prince wants to make this exception?

It's impossible even if you think about it.

Since it is acceptable to be attracted to other women, why not to accept his daughter?

He Kui was so determined that he held up his hands and was about to speak again. He Manzhi on the side suddenly jumped in and said, "Your Highness! My little girl is talented!"

He was startled and was about to stop him, but Li Xuanye had already spoken: "Speak."

He Manzhi twisted her handkerchief and looked at the ground. From beginning to end, she did not dare to look at the prince. But just hearing one word from him made her ears turn red.

She mustered up her courage, her voice still trembling a little, and said: "My daughter is entering the palace this time just to ask for a favor from His Highness..." She bit her lip gently, finally raised her eyes and saw the man in front of her clearly.

He is dressed in black clothes and has a golden crown. He has a handsome face, majesty and grace. He has the appearance of a young man and the demeanor of having been in a position of power for a long time.

This was the first time she had seen him so close. Her heart suddenly fell into an indescribable sea and could never return to her chest.

He looked at her with indifferent eyes, as if looking at a flower or a piece of grass, and said, "Huh?"

He Manzhi felt sad and desperate.

He Kui looked at her in shock. He realized that his daughter had lost her temper. He coughed heavily and wanted to remind her, but He Manzhi turned a deaf ear.

She raised her head slightly, with tears in her eyes, looking at the man in front of her, and said in a very soft voice: "My little daughter heard that there is a temple in the capital, which is supported by the royal family. My little daughter has believed in Taoism since she was a child. Now she comes to the palace to ask for His Majesty's mercy and permission for my little daughter. I enter the meditation practice and wish to never leave it for the rest of my life, praying for...the great Wei Dynasty..."

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