Fengming Chen Palace

Chapter 681 Another Year

The eldest prince was heading for the northwest border with all his heart, so he didn't stop too much along the way.

In comparison, the second prince walked more meticulously, but faster than the eldest princess.

If compared with the little princess, the progress is considered to be the same. After all, the little princess's route was planned by Dongfang Yi, and she didn't stop at some places and went straight ahead.

Or, some places are bypassed directly.

Without Dongfang Yi's plan, the progress of the little princess would probably be between that of the eldest princess and the second prince.

A few days before New Year's Eve, the eldest princess and the little princess received items from the capital respectively.

The emperor sent someone to quietly deliver it, the two princes did not, and Su Qingning didn't know either.

The letter Shanghai deliberately stated clearly, telling the two princesses not to speak out, lest the two princes feel partial.

This is unlikely, after all, the eldest prince is living happily now, he is in the northwest border, and the fastest progress is his kung fu.

I don't read military books anymore, and it's not that I don't have time, but I have Shen Xiao to teach them.

For those who have been in actual combat, most of the military books are on paper, and many factors depend on how to fight.

Following Shen Xiao, the eldest prince has learned a lot. He has already written a letter to Emperor Chen, hoping to allow himself to enter the barracks to practice in the northwest border.

The second prince didn't have any particular place he wanted to go, but he also had his own ideas.

He planned to continue walking along the other road after walking the side he chose. If he had the opportunity, he would walk wherever he could.

After all, it is rare to go out of the palace. If you can travel all over Daxing and see all the mountains and rivers, it must be wonderful.

"Xuanyuan, have you ever thought about the future?" Sitting at the table, drinking tea, Xu Ben asked the second prince.

"In the future? What do you mean?" Both of them like tea, and they brought a lot of good tea when they went out, enough to drink until next year's new tea comes out.

"Naturally it is the crown prince." The emperor has a total of three princes, and the young prince is still young. When he grows up, there are really some people waiting, so the position of crown prince must be chosen from among the eldest prince and the second prince.

When they were in the study room, they were all studying together. Xu Ben knew very well what the eldest prince was like.

He felt that if he really chose the prince, the second prince would probably be the emperor's final choice.

"The position of crown prince... To be honest, I never thought about it." After taking a sip of tea and refilling himself with water, the second prince said with a smile.

"Now, the most qualified are you and the eldest prince, you know the temperament of the eldest prince."

After hearing the second prince's words, Xu Ben spoke again, "I think this trip out of the palace may be a test for the two of you."

"Xu Ben, for me, it doesn't matter whether I become the crown prince or not. I prefer to be like this now, stop and go, and feel at ease."

As a member of the royal family, many things have been known since the second prince was sensible, but he really never thought about becoming the prince of Daxing.

Of course, he also knows that his eldest brother is not that material...

As for the younger brother, he is still young. Although his father is in his prime, there is no guarantee that the court ministers will not urge him again and again.

"What will happen in the future, why think about it now, it's rare to come out, we have to seize the opportunity, get the map, and see how to go next?"

Thinking of continuing to move forward tomorrow, the second prince smiled and said, Xu Ben responded and found the map.

After looking at the map, the two of them decided on the future journey. Because it was the Chinese New Year, they had to make sure that there would be towns and inns when they rested next time.

It's not a big New Year's Eve, is it still in the wilderness?
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"Hui'er, let's stay here for the next few days. It's almost Chinese New Year, so we should prepare."

After choosing the inn, Yang Hui smiled heartily and said to the eldest princess.

"Okay, it's a rare experience. What's it like to celebrate the New Year outside?" A few days ago, the eldest princess picked out some folk things and sent someone to the capital.

This was her first time celebrating the New Year outside the capital, and she found it very novel.

After settling down, Yang Huixin took the eldest princess and Li Tong to the street for a stroll.

The eldest princess is different from the little princess when she goes out. The little princess prefers snacks from all over the world, while the eldest princess likes some novelty things.

For example, beautiful trinkets, and occasionally, together with Yang Huixin, I will look at rouge and gouache.

However, because it is dressed in men's clothing, there is no need for rouge and gouache.

Yang Huixin specially selected some spices, matched them together, put them in a sachet and carried them with her.

The taste is not too fragrant, just right, but it can satisfy the lack of not being able to use rouge gouache.

After walking around the street and buying some things, the group returned to the inn.

The Eldest Princess found a place to stay and was preparing for the New Year, while the Eldest Prince stayed at the northwest border, spending this year with Shen Xiao and Gu Sheng's family.

The second prince and Xu Ben had chosen the route and decided on the destination for the New Year. As for the little princess, under the leadership of Dongfang Yi, they had also found a place.

The new year is coming, and the capital is also bustling.

Without the children this year, it is bound to be quite deserted. There has been no palace banquet for several years. Su Qingning discussed with Emperor Chen and decided to have a lively and lively palace this year.

Concubines in the harem can invite their family members into the palace, so they can also reunite together for the New Year.

As early as the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, preparations started in the palace. With Concubine Hui helping Su Qingning, everything went smoothly.

The new year finally came, and early in the morning on New Year's Eve, Su Qingning got up to tidy up, and walked around the harem with Concubine Hui.

The concubines are not in the palace, they left the palace last night, after noon today, they can enter the palace with their families.

Originally, she also wanted Concubine Hui to go back, but she refused. After all, there are still things to be busy. Besides, this is not the only chance to go home.

After walking around the palace, the two returned to Fengyang Palace together, chatting casually, talking about the children's affairs.

A few days ago, the eldest princess sent someone back with something.

"Hui'er has really grown up, and she still knows how to miss us." There are three gifts in total, one for each person.

Only the Eldest Princess prepared something, and the rest, no matter whether it was the Eldest Prince, the Second Prince, or the Little Princess, had nothing to send back, not even a letter.

"Thinking about it, the princes and Changle also sent people to deliver things, and if they are not in order, they are on the way." Concubine Hui was happy in her heart, after all, the eldest princess was raised by her side since she was a child.

Concubine Hui felt very relieved that she still knew how to miss herself when she was away from home.

"In my opinion, there is nothing. These three children must have forgotten about the palace."

Needless to say, the First Prince was originally a lively and active person, and the happiest thing was going out of the palace to play.

Although the second prince has a calmer temper, he is a boy after all, and there are some unexpected things.

As for the little princess, although Dongfang Yi is with her, she is still young and can take care of herself, which is great.

(End of this chapter)