Jiaochu

The year before last, Xiyan sent an envoy to Dahui, and the Ministry of Rites was responsible for the reception. The other party raised three difficult problems and deliberately made things difficult. Wen Shangshu solved the first one, and the last two were resolved by Su Shi. Later, Ye Lanchen was promoted to the Minister of Rites, and he Zhong Hong, the former minister of the Ministry of Rites, was dismissed. The lack of talent of the other party was one thing, but turning his elbows outward was another matter. Not long ago, Ye Lanchen transferred Su Shi to Yushitai. Although the official position remained unchanged, the opportunities to meet the emperor increased a lot, which was equivalent to getting closer to the center of power.

Her second brother is now getting more and more attention from her father and is very prestigious in the government and the public. Last year, Prime Minister Zhou and many ministers jointly submitted a petition to her father to establish a prince to consolidate the country. Although he did not mention her by name. The second elder brother is the prince, but the choice is self-evident.

Her third brother has also been put in high regard by her father. He is in charge of the Yulin Guards of the Forbidden Army. He has become a lot more mature and stable, and he also has some supporters among the ministers.

Ye Lingxi felt that the three of them were deliberately avoiding her second sister's affairs. Before she could ask, the royal study room arrived.

As soon as he entered the door, a tall figure rushed over. The youthful youthfulness between his brows and eyes had faded, and he had become much more mature and steady. His facial features had become more upright and handsome, but the smile on his face was still fresh and radiant.

Before she could say "Third brother, you are so tall", Ye Lingxi's feet left the ground and was lifted up by a pair of hands.

"Lingxi, you finally came out. I thought I would never see you again." When he said the last few words, Ye Xingye's eye circles were a little red, and Ye Lingxi's nose was also a little sore. The brother and sister reunited after a long absence. The excitement is beyond words.

But it frightened Mr. De.

"Your Highness, put the princess down quickly, be careful of falling."

"It's okay, Lingxi is very light and won't fall."

Ye Lingxi nodded in agreement, her eyes accidentally met another pair of eyes, and she looked startled. Those eyes seemed to have been looking at her, silently, like a warm and deserted peach blossom, with a smile. It's a little sad and a little confused, making people look at it and feel a little at a loss for no reason.

"Third brother, please put Lingxi down first." The voice was as clear and cold as ever, like a quiet spring in the mountains and forests.

Seeing the other person getting closer and closer, Ye Lingxi felt a little dazed. Her second brother didn't seem to have changed much, and he seemed to have become more reserved and profound. It was hard to guess, but he could tell at a glance that he had grown taller.

She was a little relieved to see the other person again, but also a little troubled. If she had to describe it, it was still a hot potato in her heart. Although it was hot, it was still warm. If it were really a cold stone, it would be much easier to handle.

Ye Lingjue walked up to her and said with a soft smile: "I've grown taller." His eyes were like melting spring water, so gentle that it could make people drown in it. Ye Lingxi turned his eyes slightly aside and called his second brother, a little reserved. , to be honest, she would rather the other person have a cold face than be so gentle and watery. It's not even for her to look at it. If she doesn't look at it, she will look guilty. It's really a bit embarrassing.

"Father is waiting for you, go ahead." Ye Lingjue said.

Ye Lingxi breathed a sigh of relief silently and followed Eunuch De.

Ye Xingye secretly raised his hand to compare his height, then nodded and said, "I've grown taller. I'm really a girl."

"Third brother, don't you still want to go to Yu Linwei?" Ye Lingjue said.

"Yes, yes, yes." Ye Xingye said yes three times in a row, "I almost forgot, second brother, I'll leave first."

Ye Lingjue nodded lightly.

After Ye Xingye left, Ye Lingjue stopped for a while. When the light green figure disappeared behind the door, he left with a chuckle on his face.

When she saw the person in front of her, Ye Lingxi suddenly stopped and was stunned. Concubine Lan quickly walked over and held her in her arms. She raised her hand to wipe Concubine Lan's tears and said with a smile. , "Don't cry, concubine, Lingxi is fine."

Zhu'er wiped her tears with a handkerchief and came over to persuade her: "The princess is back. Your Majesty should be happy." Concubine Lan nodded with tears in her eyes, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

Ye Lanchen also came over. Ye Lingxi wanted to salute, but Eunuch De quickly helped him up. Ye Lanchen said, "It's good to be back." These five words contained the deepest fatherly love. "Princess, there is good news here." Eunuch De looked full of joy, and he was a little bit showy.

Zhu'er also looked happy, but Concubine Lan blushed, as if she was shy.

Looking at the shy look on her mother-in-law's face, could it be...Ye Lingxi felt ecstatic in her heart, and tried her best to suppress her excitement and asked, "What happy event?"

Eunuch De said happily: "Your Majesty is happy~"

"Really?!" Ye Lingxi felt her eyes widen, and immediately clapped her hands in celebration, "Great, Lingxi is going to have a little sister~"

"Maybe he is a little prince." Eunuch De said with a smile.

Lan Feifei blushed, changed the subject and asked, "Is Lingxi hungry?"

Ye Lingxi nodded in agreement.

Ye Lanchen asked people to pass the meal around.

After eating, Ye Lanchen asked Eunuch De to send mother and daughter back, and told them to take care of themselves and have a good rest. Ye Lingxi said mischievously, "Father, don't worry, Lingxi will definitely keep an eye on mother and concubine. The mother-in-law eats well and sleeps well, so she is healthy and fat~"

Ye Lan smiled heartily, and Concubine Lan blushed again.

On the way back, Ye Lingxi and Xiao Guifei met in a narrow road.

The other party has not aged much in the past three years. Except for an extra crow's foot line at the corner of his eyes, an extra forehead line on his forehead, a little sagging skin, and a little rounded chin, he is dressed more exquisitely than before, showing off his extravagance. They are all hidden inside. For example, a seemingly ordinary piece of jewelry is inlaid with sea jade, which is more precious than jade. However, most people don't recognize this thing and think it is just ordinary white jade.

The green jade next to her is still wearing a green dress. Compared with her appearance three years ago, she seems to have not changed at all.

"Is this Lingxi? I ​​almost didn't recognize it." Concubine Xiao glanced at Concubine Lan's belly as she spoke, "You almost died at the beginning. Your mother was so sad that she didn't want to live. I didn't expect that now you will You are so happy, you are so lucky."

"Lingxi is fine now. Thank you for your concern." Concubine Lan bowed and left with Ye Lingxi.

Eunuch De made peace with Concubine Xiao and followed the people in front.

Ye Lingxi turned around and looked at Concubine Lan. She felt that her mother-in-law was braver than before, and she felt happy in her heart. She would not be bullied easily in the future.

"Mother, how many months have it been?"

Before Lan Fei could react at first, her face turned red when she saw Ye Lingxi looking at her belly.

Zhuer smiled and told her that it had been two months. Ye Lingxi was counting the days and she would give birth in August or September. The autumn weather was crisp and it was a good day~

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