Hidden golden branches

Ji Yuxian, who was standing aside and watching with cold eyes, glanced at his colleagues on both sides with different gods. Although most of the positions were above him, this was a good thing done by two generations of emperors for the people, and they were also very familiar with Xiangxu. . So he spoke up and said: "Provide food, pen and ink for all the students in Xiangxu. The national treasury can bear it, and it is also appropriate to increase the people's tax. If, as Fan Xiang said, everyone retreats, each township in Xiangxu will recommend ten students with outstanding talents and learning. This is a preferential treatment for student aid.”

"Ten is too many." Cui Shizhong frowned and objected.

Ji Yuxian was not surprised and lowered his position meaningfully, "Nine."

"Three."

"Nine."

"Let's say seven."

"Seven."

"According to what Ji Aiqing said, nine names."

Xiao Xuan made a final decision and stopped letting them bargain.

Today, two unforeseen incidents were settled under the emperor's words.

Several ministers who wanted to object, under the emperor's auspicious power, lowered their heads and did not dare to gnaw.

Besides, in the big tent, the imperial concubine in elegant palace clothes was sitting on a high seat made of nanmu inlaid with mother-of-pearl and clouds and phoenix patterns. She listened to Aunt Mo's reply and heard Aunt Liu Ying's message. She nodded to her and said: "Quickly. Recruit them quickly."

When Yun Man heard the announcement, after the two palace guards guarding the door opened the thick yellow brocade curtain, she nodded slightly to the two palace guards and walked in with Chen Rong.

In the tall and spacious tent, you can see the cloisonné enamel crane-legged and chi-eared stove. The mist of pepper and orchid spreads horizontally, leaving only a faint fragrance at the tip of your nose.

Inside, there are bronze crane-shaped lamp holders, a long bookcase, a red sandalwood Duobao Pavilion, and golden nanmu Taishi chairs on both sides.

There is also a pair of purple enamel lotus vases placed on the long table, with delicate bright red roses inserted inside, adding a bit of vitality to the tent.

Behind the high seat of golden nanmu inlaid with mother-of-pearl, cloud and phoenix patterns is a bird screen inlaid with white jade, which perfectly divides the room into two parts.

It is simply a small and simple Minghua palace furnishings.

Before Chen Rong could marvel, the imperial concubine sitting high on nanmu wood inlaid with mother-of-pearls, clouds and phoenix patterns spoke with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, Rong Rong is here, come and sit quickly."

Chen Rong hurriedly looked up and saw the imperial concubine's aunt, whom she had not seen for many days, sitting on a high chair made of nanmu inlaid with mother-of-pearl and clouds and phoenix patterns. Her dazzlingly beautiful little face was lightly powdered, and her temples were in a high bun, elegant and dignified, except for the slanted hairpin. A golden luan and phoenix swayed outside, and there were only a few pearls and jade, except for a pair of emerald earrings on the earlobes, which were dripping with green. They were graceful, luxurious, and restrained.

"I have met the imperial concubine, your concubine Jin An." Yun Man hurriedly got down.

"Second sister-in-law, my family, don't be too polite today."

Aunt Mo hurriedly came over, helped Yun Man up, and made way for her to sit down in the row of gold-threaded nanmu Taishi chairs next to her. The chairs were cushioned with soft cushions made of silk covered with gold threads, which made it very comfortable to sit on.

Yun Man is not a fussy person, and cannot take other people's politeness as a matter of course. People who do not care about the distinction between monarch and minister must still abide by the etiquette. After sitting down, he didn't forget to put his hands together and say, "My wife, I would like to thank you for your kindness."

Chen Rong also hurriedly greeted the imperial concubine and said, "I have met the imperial concubine. Madam, Rong Rong misses you so much."

"Puch," Yun Man couldn't help but laugh at Chen Rong's unusual greeting. Xianxianyu pointed at Chen Rongxiao and joked: "You, you, you are still such an innocent and innocent person. I see that the prince An Guo, who abides by etiquette and has a strict family tradition, married you. Hehe, there is a good show to watch. .”

"Aunt!" Chen Rong said coquettishly with a red face. When Duke An Guo invited someone to come to his house to propose marriage, Yun Man immediately sent the letter to the palace and delivered it to the imperial concubine in Minghua Palace.

After Chen Wanru read the letter, she breathed a sigh of relief and said to Aunt Mo and Yang Ying: "Now that Rong Rong can marry Ji Shizi, I feel at ease."

Both Aunt Mo and Aunt Liu Ying knew that the Imperial Concubine treated Lord Jiahe as their own daughter, and they were happy for Chen Rong when they heard this.

"Haha, I won't say anything anymore, why are you still standing there? Why don't you hurry up and bring the pastries that Rong Rong likes?" Chen Wanru scolded when she saw that Aunt Mo and Liu Ying were just smiling.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'll go right away."

"Aunt, where is the Sixth Prince?" Chen Rong sat on the golden nanmu Taishi chair next to Yun Man and leaned towards Chen Wanru and asked.

"Yan'er, he had to ride a horse with Chang Guards when he came. He was so tired that he had to sleep in there!" Chen Wanru thought of her naughty and restless little son, with disgust on her face.

It turns out that this is the second time that the Sixth Prince Xiao Jamel has gone out of the palace to hunt with his father, the Emperor, and his mother.

The last time he was just a toddler, he had no impression.

When the little prince came out of the palace today, everything was new and he was extremely excited.

The little prince, who was sitting in the royal chariot with his father, mother and concubine, saw the soldiers and guards in the divine army camp riding tall horses, and his eyes were suddenly so hot that he wanted to get addicted to riding horses.

In fact, as a prince, he had riding and shooting lessons when he was seven or eight years old.

The teachers who taught riding and archery to the princes and princes of the Wei Dynasty were usually the Minister of War, the Minister of War, and the top scholar in the army. The sixth prince happened to be seven years old this year. He had just learned how to ride a horse for a few months, and he was eager to try it out.

Chen Wanru did not agree, but Xiao Xuan, who doted on children, could not bear to let his youngest son down, so he quickly asked his servant Yun Fu to quickly find a tame little pony for his youngest son to ride.

At first, the little prince, accompanied by his servant, excitedly galloped forward on his little pony, whipping his horse and whipping.

It's just that as time goes by, it won't work anymore. The little prince is still young and his skin is delicate. Second, how could a pampered prince endure a long ride?

He also had pain in his buttocks and thighs. Needless to say, the skin must have been worn out.

The little prince could only open his mouth as Chang Yuan took him off the pony and took him to the emperor's carriage.

No, as soon as they arrived at the camp, they gave the little prince a brief wash. Then Chen Wanru called the imperial doctor to apply medicine to the skinned areas of the little son's buttocks and thighs. The little prince grunted twice, but he was strong. , gritted his teeth and didn’t even cry. Chen Wanru fed him something and then coaxed him to sleep. As long as he fell asleep, he would ignore the pain.

While she was talking, Aunt Liu Ying came forward with a gilt parrot-pattern tray and placed the cakes, fruits and tea on the table next to the couch one by one. He smiled and pointed at one of the plates of sliced ​​pears: "Mrs. Chen, County Master, these are the new pears that came out this year. They are tribute pears from the west. The palace just sent someone to deliver them. They are very fresh. "

When the emperor's chariot departed early this morning, the tribute pear from the west had not yet been delivered to the palace.

When the pears were delivered to the palace, the Eunuch Cunyu, the chief eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Rites, rushed over quickly.

Chen Wanru: It would be better for my niece to marry the eldest son of Lord An Guo than the youngest son of Ping Bohou.

Yunman: Yes.

Xiao Zi: Ji Yuxian is both the eldest son of An Guo Gong and the future An Guo Gong. He is the new top scholar or the young minister of Dali Temple. Not only is he handsome in life, but his character is also good.

The most important thing is Chen Rong who belongs to him in his heart.