princess

Chapter 46

"Nature counts." Xiao Yuanmin had already remembered that Xu Qing had been in the palace for so long, and Xiao Yuanmin had never offered any help. It was not easy for her to get to where she is today.

Especially since Xu Qing dared to bring up a lot of confidantes, since Xu Qing dared to propose the agreed matter, she was probably fully prepared.

After the maid kowtowed again, she left.

"This Xu family really can't be underestimated." Madam Zheng thought for a while and said, "In just three years, he dared to plot..." She didn't say what the plot was.

Xiao Yuanmin chuckled lightly, "What does it have to do with us." Whether Xu's success or Xu's failure has nothing to do with Xiao Yuanmin, as long as Xu is smart, even if he is discovered, Xiao Yuanmin's name will not be mentioned.

Even if it is raised, Xiao Yuanmin is sure to get away, and even solve a big problem.

It's just that the Xu family, Xiao Yuanmin will not let it go, it all depends on what the Xu family does.

Tang Nanny smiled and said, "By the way, I heard that next month many subjects will come to celebrate His Majesty's birthday, and the palace should be lively again."

"Father said he wanted to hunt." Xiao Yuanmin also knew the news, and even got permission from Emperor Xuanhe.

"What does His Majesty mean..." Tang Nanny asked hesitantly, was it Emperor Xuanhe who shot the first prey or who?
"It's the younger brother." Xiao Yuanmin was full of smiles, with a touch of pride, "The father asked the younger brother to draw the first bow, and the second elder brother will entertain him. If the father does not go that day, he will hold a banquet at Linde Hall in the evening."

What Xiao Yuanmin meant was that Emperor Xuanhe would not go hunting, but he would show up in the Linde Hall. This time, many vassal states came to congratulate him, and even many heirs who were favored by the vassal kings were brought. Taking this opportunity to let Emperor Xuanhe meet and get a good impression, it will be convenient for him to be canonized in the future.

And hunting, since Emperor Xuanhe didn't go, the monarchs of those small countries would naturally not go, and only the heirs would go, so whoever drew the first bow and shot the first prey had some flavor in it.

Emperor Xuanhe made such an arrangement because he really thought about Xiao Yuzuo and paved the way for him to let those ministers and subjects know that only the prince is the heir in his heart, and let the prince get close to the heirs of other countries for future plans .

So Xiao Yuanmin was very happy, and even relaxed mentally.

When Mother Tang heard this, she was also full of joy, "I just let the second prince entertain..." Mother Tang was afraid that the second prince would take the opportunity to win over someone.

"Don't worry, mama, the monarchs who belong to the country are not stupid, and those who can be regarded as heirs are not far behind." Xiao Yuanmin used a silver stick to fork a piece of iced lychee meat and chewed it slowly in his mouth, "Second brother again He is the only errand among the few princes, so naturally he is going to entertain everyone."

What Xiao Yuanmin didn't say is that it's better than being entertained by the fourth prince who has been jumping up and down recently. No matter how capable Xiao Chengxuan is, his background is there, and those subjects are not stupid. go.

When Mother Tang was reminded by Xiao Yuanmin, she understood that the most popular person in the palace is neither the crown prince nor the second and fourth princes, but Lin Guifei's son Xiao Chengshi.

Although Xiao Chengshi is the youngest, he has the best reputation, even surpassing Xiao Wenbin at the time. All the servants in the palace know that Xiao Chengshi is sensitive and studious. You can memorize it by opening your mouth. Emperor Xuanhe also likes clever sons, and he has rewarded him several times.

It's just that Xiao Yuanmin and the others didn't mention this threat. Concubine Lin's father and brother held the military power, and she was a concubine. Especially after Concubine Jing became pregnant, the Empress Dowager almost devoted all her attention to Concubine Jing. He is also extremely intelligent, these have already faintly threatened Xiao Yuzuo, and even the Lin family has begun to build momentum for Xiao Chengshi.

It's a pity that Xiao Chengshi is still young, and Emperor Xuanhe is in his prime, so the Lin family moved too early.

Although Emperor Xuanhe liked this son, he was not short of sons, Xiao Yuanmin knew it, Xu knew it, only Concubine Lin Gui couldn't see it clearly enough.

It may also be because Lin Guifei has been in the high position of the harem for too long, and has forgotten that although the imperial concubine is very close to the queen's position, she may never reach it.

Xiao Yuanmin used a few extra pieces of lychee meat because he was happy, and let Banxia and the others share the rest. On the second morning, he even used an extra half bowl of glutinous rice porridge.

The master at the Hongwen Museum has not arrived yet, the second prince has already left the palace to build a mansion, and there is no need to go to the Hongwen Museum to study, there is a master arranged by Emperor Xuanhe to teach in the mansion.

So only the crown prince, the fourth prince, the sixth prince, the seventh prince and Xiao Yuanmin are left in the Hongwen Hall.

The sixth prince is now living in the prince's house, and the seventh prince should have moved there too, but Concubine Lin Gui was full of reluctance, and begged Emperor Xuanhe for a long time before she was able to delay for a year.

However, Xiao Ningxin did not move to the princess mansion because she was not yet old, and lived with Concubine Ning. Although the sixth prince was older than the seventh prince, the two masters also taught the same, but the sixth prince learned things better than others. The Seventh Prince was much slower, Concubine Lin Gui appeared on the table many times, and Emperor Xuanhe's special master could teach the Seventh Prince alone.

The sixth prince, Xiao Chenglin, is chubby. Thanks to his whiteness, he is not dull, but rather cute. He has a very good relationship with Xiao Yuzuo, because neither Xiao Yuanmin nor Xiao Yuzuo will say that he is stupid. They will explain to him slowly and bring him delicious pastries.

In fact, the sixth prince and the seventh prince are about the same age, so they should have a good relationship, but the seventh prince is talented and intelligent, and he is protected by Concubine Lin Gui, so he has no time to come out to play and visit other palaces, so he has never been with the sixth prince in private , coupled with the fact that he learns things faster than the sixth prince on weekdays and received a lot of praise, the more he doesn't take the sixth prince seriously.

"Sister." The sixth prince saw Xiao Yuanmin as soon as he came in. He ran over, ignoring the palace people behind him at all, and when he was in front of Xiao Yuanmin, he raised his head and said, "I miss you."

"I miss the crystal hibiscus cake brought by my sister." This is something Xiao Chenglin never forgets.

As soon as Xiao Yuanmin's words came out, Xiao Chenglin blushed and said in a low voice, "I miss my sister too."

Xiao Yuzuo came in with the fourth prince, and when he heard Xiao Chenglin's words, he said, "Give me the hibiscus cake."

"Ah..." Xiao Chenglin blinked, first saluted Xiao Yuzuo respectfully, and then said solemnly, "My brother is an adult, it's not good to eat cakes all the time, um... Furong cake is very sweet, the two brothers should eat less it is also fine."

Not only Xiao Yuzuo but also Xiao Chengde laughed, Xiao Yuanmin glared at them, then beckoned Xiao Chenglin to his side, wiped off the sweat from running on his forehead with a handkerchief, "Why are you teasing my brother, Ban Xia gave the pastry to my brother, Cheng Lin eats alone, not for them."

"Give it to the two elder brothers, as long as you don't finish Cheng Lin's." Xiao Chenglin is typical and forgets the pain when he has enough to eat. He feels that it is not good for him to eat alone, but he still said it despite his heartache.

It made Xiao Yuzuo and the others laugh again. In fact, the sixth prince lives in the prince's house, and no one dares to neglect it. Besides, the sixth prince's mother and concubine are Concubine Ning, so there are naturally many good things, but somehow, Xiao Chenglin just loves to eat , the favorite is the pastries made by the little mother Zheng in Fengyang Pavilion. She said that other people can't make them taste good, so she often asks Xiao Yuanmin to bring him food. Emperor Xuanhe just smiled when he knew about it. , told Li Dezhong that the Sixth Prince's order of cakes had a few more styles, but the quantity remained the same.

When the Seventh Prince Xiao Chengshi came, he saw Xiao Chenglin eating pastries. Seeing Xiao Chengshi, Xiao Chenglin quickly swallowed his mouth and said, "Brother, there are fresh pastries here. Come and eat them."

"I don't want to eat." Xiao Chengshi looked down on Xiao Chenglin from the bottom of his heart, but Concubine Lin Guifei taught him that he was not allowed to lose his temper at will, and after speaking, he ignored Xiao Chenglin and greeted Xiao Yuzuo instead.

Only Xiao Chenglin couldn't see Xiao Chengshi's careful thinking. The rest of the people didn't understand, but no one said anything. Xiao Chengde put down the pen in his hand, picked up the pen and looked at the clear water inside, and then said, "I heard about the words of the seventh brother, and the emperor also praised it a few days ago. I have a new inkstone, and I will send it to the seventh brother in a while."

"Thank you, fourth brother." Xiao Chengshi stood up and said after saluting.

"En." Xiao Chengde stopped talking, "My brothers don't have to be so polite."

Xiao Yuanmin watched from the side, didn't say much, and helped Xiao Chenglin wipe his mouth from time to time, and brought a glass of water to keep him from choking. After Xiao Chenglin used up three yuan, Xiao Yuanmin asked someone to clean up the pastry, "I can't eat any more .”

Xiao Chenglin also knew that Xiao Yuanmin was doing it for his own good, so he nodded, "Then I'll eat after class."

Xiao Yuanmin smiled and patted Xiao Chenglin's head, "If Master praises you, I'll ask Mother Zheng to make soufflé for you."

"Really?" Xiao Chenglin's eyes lit up and he asked.

"nature."

"it is good."

Xiao Yuzuo watched from the side, and waited for the two of them to finish talking before saying, "Since having a sixth younger brother, my elder sister doesn't love my younger brother any more."

"Then go to the school grounds later, my sister will love you very much." Xiao Yuanmin smiled.

Xiao Yuzuo shook his body, "Master is coming soon, I want to endorse the book." Then he picked up the book and pretended to read it.

Xiao Chenglin covered his mouth and snickered, Xiao Chengde also raised his eyebrows, and Xiao Chengshi, who was alone on the side, showed envy in his eyes. Although he also has an older sister, she has never been close to him. Even if he wants to play with her, her older sister will not care about him.

The master came soon, and several people stood up and waited for the master to enter the door, and then sat down again after calling for a seat.

In the Hongwen Hall, although several people were studying together, they sat in different positions. The most front and center seat belonged to Prince Xiao Yuzuo, the slightly smaller one to the side belonged to Xiao Yuanmin, and the seats of other princes were farther back. The colors of the wood for the tables and chairs are different.

Several people have different studies, even Xiao Yuanmin, who is loved all the time, these big scholars don't look down on them. Among the few princes, they value the crown prince the most, followed by the wise seventh prince.

Xiao Yuanmin didn't care at all, it was an exception for Emperor Xuanhe that she was able to come to the Hongwen Museum as a princess, and it was common for those great scholars to dislike her, as long as she was good to her younger brother, it was enough to teach her with her heart, besides, she was mainly in Wang Guangjian, Yao Shengqin That study.

The whole morning class was over, and everyone's maids also brought food boxes. After eating their meals, they rested in the small study. Xiao Chenglin swallowed what was in his mouth, and said, "You can't eat that pheasant soup, sister?" Don’t drink, that nourishes the body.”

Xiao Yuanmin paused for a moment, she doesn't like chicken soup, but...Looking at Xiao Chenglin, she said helplessly, "Okay."

Xiao Yuzuo put down his chopsticks and looked at Xiao Yuanmin. Although he didn't speak, Xiao Yuanmin already understood what he meant, so he could only slowly drink half of the bowl, Xiao Yuzuo nodded and started eating again.

"I remember that the sixth brother loves to eat pigeons the most. I haven't touched the ones here, so bring them to the sixth brother." Xiao Yuanmin knew that Xiao Chenglin also cared about him, but he was not angry. Ban Xia brought the pigeons to the sixth prince. Xiao Chenglin's meal was all the same, but Xiao Chenglin's was eaten early, and Xiao Yuanmin's was not moved. Seeing Xiao Chenglin's smiling face at this moment.

"Thank you sister." After finishing speaking, he began to eat happily again.

After the meal, a few people walked around the garden for a few times, and the fourth prince left first. He went back to the small room of the Hongwen Museum to rest, and Xiao Chengshi was picked up by Concubine Lin, leaving only Xiao Yuanmin and Xiao Yuzuo And Xiao Chenglin three people.

The three sat in the small garden, chatting and laughing at ease, Xiao Chenglin thought of the news he heard, and said excitedly, "Father really wants to hunt?"

"I heard it is." Xiao Yuanmin nodded lightly, "You are going too."

"Then brother, help me catch the little fox." Xiao Chenglin asked directly, "I want a small, fluffy one."

"Why don't you catch it yourself?" Xiao Yuzuo deliberately teased his younger brother.

"I can't catch it." Xiao Chenglin didn't feel it, and said honestly, "I have to give it to the third sister."

"Okay." Xiao Yuzuo agreed.

When practicing martial arts in the afternoon, Xiao Yuanmin was called by the empress dowager. Not only she, but also the second and third princesses were also invited. I bought the jewelry I used when I was young, and called my three granddaughters to give them to them. This is also the grace of the empress dowager, and they naturally like it.

As Xiao Qingrong grew older, she became more and more lovable. The third princess Xiao Ningxin followed Concubine Ning. Although her appearance was not as pitiful as Xiao Qingrong's, she was not as gorgeous as Xiao Yuanmin, but she was also beautiful and lovely.

It is said that they are allowed to choose, but in fact the empress dowager has already divided it into three parts. Except for a few special ones, the rest are packed in boxes.

In fact, although the empress dowager's jewelry is very good, it is a little outdated, but few people don't care. The empress dowager put a pair of gold inlaid ruby ​​bracelets on Xiao Yuanmin's hands, and she was full of pity, "Sure enough, only Yuanmin can hold the jewellery." Can live with this color."

These words made Xiao Qingrong feel displeased, red is naturally extravagant, they are all princesses, could it be that only Xiao Yuanmin can afford it.

"I still have a few sets of good hairpins, I put them in the box for you, and you can wear them when you are old enough." The Empress Dowager patted the back of Xiao Yuanmin's hand and said with a smile.

"Grandma Huang is full of good things here." Xiao Yuanmin's face was full of joy, "Grandma Huang has the best eyesight. The sapphire bracelet of the second sister and the butterfly earrings of the third sister make people even more beautiful."

The Empress Dowager just wanted to say a few words, when she saw the nurse next to her come in with a panicked face, "Empress Dowager, something happened to the prince."

(End of this chapter)