That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 571

The residence of the Emperor Daqi is Ganquan Palace, and the residence of the Empress is Feishuang Palace. Ever since the empress gave birth to a prince and a princess, His Majesty the Emperor seldom spends the night in Feishuang Palace, or in other words, His Majesty hardly gets close This is true for any woman, whether it is the empress or other concubines.

As it was related to the royal heirs, the emperor's move naturally attracted criticism from the government and the public. There were many rumors from officials who wrote letters, but the emperor ignored them all. Moreover, this matter was different from the harem's exclusive favor. You can't point directly at the emperor himself, as time goes by, there will be nothing left.

Today, His Majesty the Emperor came to Feishuang Palace for the first time. He didn't wear an imperial robe or crown, but just a black uniform, which made his figure very tall and straight.

In all fairness, His Majesty the Emperor, who is almost sixty years old, does not look old. He looks like he is not too old. He can show majesty without looking too young and frivolous. His face is very similar to Xiao Bai, but in comparison King Yu Qi is somewhat charming with a natural female appearance, and His Majesty the Emperor who has been in the world for 20 years is even more determined. The deceased Queen Mother said that he is "solid and trustworthy", and the old minister Xiao Gongyu praised the new king as "firm and invincible" His aspirations", just like Xiao Xuan's self-encouraging words when he promoted the New Deal after he ascended the throne, "Everything in the world is just to choose a way to do it, regardless of interests, disregarding right and wrong, and all ignorant mediocrity that obstructs and disturbs. Only with this perseverance can success be achieved.”

His Majesty the Emperor has no intention of sex, the empress does not have to worry about other women competing for favor, and her most beloved son Xiao Bai is already the crown prince, so she can naturally be the head of her six palaces and the mother of a country, but although her status is respected Incomparable, but still incomparable to the late empress dowager, unable to interfere in government affairs, so her daily life is quite leisurely.

When the emperor came to the Feishuang Palace, the empress was playing chess with a female official. Because of the former emperor and the empress dowager, there were not many rules of etiquette between the emperor and the empress. The empress just shunned the female official and stood up to greet .

His Majesty the Emperor glanced at the chess game that had just reached the middle game, and said with a smile: "Over the years, your chess skills have improved a lot. Compared with when we first got married, you are much better."

The empress smiled softly, "The chess skills of my concubine were all taught by your majesty, so naturally it is not as far away as your majesty."

His Majesty the Emperor said softly: "Your words are full of guilt. A daughter from the majestic Xihe County Prince's Mansion can't master chess? I don't believe it at all."

In private, especially in front of his wife who has been with him for many years, he seldom calls himself Zhen, but uses the word "I", which is so common that it cannot be more common.

The Queen Empress smiled, and said with a smile: "When we first met, before I could speak, Your Majesty was going to teach me to play chess. Could it be that this concubine dared to ignore His Majesty's kindness?"

His Majesty the Emperor seemed to recall that relaxed and leisurely youthful time, the expression on his face was much softer.

Empress Xu asked softly, "Your Majesty came here today because of Zhinan's acceptance?"

The emperor nodded and said, "In two hours, Han Xuan and his son will enter the palace, and then Xu Beiyou will come to Feishuang Palace to meet you first, and then go to Ganquan Palace."

The queen smiled, "I already know."

On the Baiyu Square outside the imperial city, there was a mighty procession. Everyone wore new clothes, new hats and new shoes. Every four people carried an assortment box. The assortment box was four feet long, one and a half feet wide, and two feet high. Chiwu, divided into four layers, each layer placed one item, a total of 81 loads, and other trivial items such as silk, brocade, etc., a total of 120 loads, a total of [-] loads.

This was Xu Beiyou's betrothal gift, with a total value of more than one million taels of silver.

Only at this time, Xu Beiyou will feel that the money is not very durable.

There are strict rules for the princess's acceptance ceremony, and no one is allowed to enter before the time, so nearly a thousand people have to wait patiently in the square. Han Xuan and Xu Beiyou stood at the front of the line, standing side by side.

Xu Beiyou turned his head and looked, the White Tiger Hall of the Anwei Mansion was not far to the right, and outside the Daqi Gate behind him was the Thousand Steps Corridor that covered most of the yamen.

Han Xuan didn't squint, looked at Chengtianmen in front of him, and said with emotion as if talking to himself: "20 years pass by in a flash, things are different."

Xu Beiyou withdrew his gaze, and said softly: "I heard people say that after you were dismissed from office, sir, you came out of this door, which is unprecedented."

Han Xuan laughed and said, "What is this? Back then, Emperor Wuzu still helped the spirit to enter the palace from this gate, and supported Emperor Dazheng Ai to succeed to the throne, laying the foundation for the future emperors to establish the country."

Xu Beiyou nodded.

Han Xuan retracted his gaze and said, "In a few months, you will be able to start a family and start a business. In the future, you must act on the safe side, and stop taking risks like before."

Xu Beiyou nodded and said, "That's natural."

Han Xuan looked at the closed city gate, and continued: "Later, you will meet the emperor and empress alone. Your majesty is easy to say, with the old faces of me and Gongsun Zhongmou, it is just a formality according to the rules, but the queen empress Over there, you need to be more thoughtful."

He hesitated for a moment, and said: "Lady in the deep palace, it is difficult to succeed, but easy to fail. She has had opinions on you before. This time, when you go to see her, you must not act impulsively, let alone let her arrest you." Hold on."

Xu Beiyou smiled and said, "Sir, what you said is disrespectful."

Han Xuan chuckled and said, "When the Empress Dowager asked me to return to my hometown, I had to stay dormant in the Northwest for more than 20 years. How many more [-] years of my life will I have? Do you really think I don't have any resentment in my heart?"

Facing such straightforward words, Xu Beiyou was speechless.

Han Xuan suddenly said: "I want to address my father later, but I must not address you as sir."

Xu Beiyou nodded, and said in a deep voice, "My son understands."

The father and son stopped talking and waited quietly.

After more than half an hour, the gate of the imperial city slowly opened from the inside.

The patriarch ordered Zhao Wang Xiaoqi and eunuch Zhang Baisui, the supervisor of ceremonies, to walk side by side surrounded by a group of entourages.

Although Xiao Qi's real power is not comparable to that of Zhang Baisui, but after all he is the prince and his status is the most respected, so he was the first to speak: "Mr. Han Ge, please accompany me to put the betrothal gifts into the treasury, and nephew Xu Xian will go with Zhang Gonggong." Ganquan Palace and Feishuang Palace pay their respects to His Majesty and Empress.”

Han Xuan nodded slightly, looked back at Xu Beiyou, and took a step ahead with Xiao Qi.

Xu Beiyou saluted Zhang Baisui respectfully, "Boy Beiyou met Mr. Ping'an."

Zhang Baisui smiled, "It's really unexpected, that boy who was half-dead in Xie Garden back then is going to marry His Highness the Princess today."

Xu Beiyou said softly, "Beiyou is afraid."

Zhang Baisui turned around and said: "It's getting late, come with me, so as not to miss the time."

Xu Beiyou followed behind Zhang Baisui.

A group of people passed through many gates, and after walking for about half an hour, an independent palace with a huge area appeared in front of them. There was a clear pool surrounding the palace, like a moat, and there was only one imperial road for entry and exit. The side hall and access control, so it is called Feishuang Palace here, not Feishuang Palace.

This move is naturally inconsistent with the etiquette, but because the empress dowager prefers it, naturally no one dares to raise objections.

Zhang Baisui stopped in his tracks and said softly, "The empress has been waiting in the palace for a long time."

(End of this chapter)