"Although it's the end of the New Year, I will celebrate your success no matter what because of this great victory over Beidi. In this way, we will rush to hold a banquet before the New Year, and also take the opportunity to welcome you and wash away the dust. Prince Concubine, I will leave this matter to you." Emperor Chongning said after taking a sip of tea.
"Yes, Father." An Qian responded with a smile.
Xue Lin cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
"Now that I'm back, I'm happy to be with Yun An. I've given you a marriage, and I still hope that you can satisfy your wishes. As for the rest, we don't have so many rules in Zhou Dynasty. I have I'll carry it for you, and no one dares to say anything." Emperor Chongning looked at the two of them with a smile.
Mingyi and Xue Lin glanced at each other at the same time, and then looked away at the same time. It was really embarrassing beyond words.
Emperor Chongning looked at the two of them and laughed, "The more we get along with each other, the more we'll get to know each other. I'm looking forward to your harmony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mingyi really didn't know what else to say.
"There is also a letter from southern Hunan. I'm afraid it will arrive the day after tomorrow. I have given the crown prince full responsibility for this matter. You should also help me more by then. It happens that Yun'an is also close to the crown prince, so let's come together!" Emperor Chongning After laughing, he said seriously again.
Mingyi heard this inexplicably, but the word "Southern Hunan" rang in her ears like a thunder, making her hand tremble and almost knocking over the tea cup in her hand.
However, a hand reached out at the right time and pressed down on the tea cup that she almost knocked over, stabilizing the tea cup. She raised her head in confusion, met Xue Lin's dark eyes, and saw clearly the pale face of herself reflected clearly in his eyes, as well as his tightened brows and doubts on his face.
Mingyi had almost no impression of what they said and did after that. Fortunately, it didn't take long for Xue Lin to bid farewell to Emperor Chongning.
Emperor Chongning thought that he had rushed back from the northwest, so he allowed him to go back and rest. He just smiled and asked him to send Mingyi back to the Jiyang Palace first and pay a visit to the future Yue family on the way.
Xue Lin agreed lightly, and the two of them bowed and left.
After leaving the imperial study room and arriving at a place with few people, Mingyi couldn't help it any longer and called out "Captain Xue". Seeing Xue Lin stop, she walked around to him and asked hurriedly, "Your Majesty, just now" Speaking of Shonan...what's going on? And someone is coming, who is it?"
Xue Lin didn't speak for a while, but his dark eyes were as quiet as a deep pool, looking deeply into her. After a moment, he chuckled and said, "I thought the princess should know."
"How would I know?" Mingyi frowned.
"Back then, the princess was able to discern Xue's identity at a glance, and her parting words were meaningful. She was able to stock up on food in advance, which solved the court's urgent needs when there was a flood. She was able to know that there was going to be a war at the border, and she prepared medicine for injuries in advance. And the princess The letter that was sent to me just a few days ago... "Southern Hunan reports disasters every year, and says that banditry is everywhere, and they need soldiers and food. I don't understand military affairs, so I just feel that something is wrong. I don't know if I can support the bandits from the point of view of the governor." I feel sorry for myself, so I hereby ask for advice..." Xue Lin recited the letter Mingyi wrote to him earlier word for word, his eyes still fixed on Mingyi's face, not letting go of any clues.
Mingyi pinched her palms and managed to hold on to her face under his sharp gaze, but her defense was almost broken. Is this person... so perceptive? "The princess can know all these things in advance and have a glimpse of the overall situation. I thought the princess could predict the future."
Mingyi suddenly raised her head, forced the corner of her mouth to smile and said, "The governor is joking, I am just a boudoir girl, how can I know this. The matter of collecting food was just a mistake, and sending the medicine was just because there were many wars on the border. My hand There happened to be a medicine shop downstairs, and I wanted to help the Anxi army. As for what was said in the letter, it was really just hearsay and random worry. I had no one to ask, no one to trust, and I only dared to ask the governor for advice. Two." The girl in front of her has a palm-sized face pale, and her pink lips have lost their color, leaving only a faint hint of cherry blossoms, which makes her eyes black and bright, crystal clear, looking at you. Looking at her, he could easily see his reflection in her eyes, so sincere, as if even the slightest suspicion was an act of pure blasphemy.
Xue Lin withdrew his gaze, frowned slightly and almost imperceptibly, and suddenly turned around and stepped forward, "There are many people here, let's leave the palace first!" By the time he finished speaking, the others were already a few steps away.
Mingyi stared at his back for a moment, then quickly followed him with her skirt in hand.
Xue Lin has a long body and broad steps. When he reached the palace gate, he saw the carriage with the emblem of Prince Jiyang parked in front. He stopped and turned around to see Mingyi not far away holding up her skirt and trotting. He came over, panting heavily, his chest heaving violently, his pale face was now flushed, and his forehead and temples were still wet with sweat.
His eyes flickered and he opened his mouth to say something. When he met Mingyi's eyes as clear as mountain streams, he said nothing, "Get in the car first!"
Mingyi said "hmm" softly, turned around and got on the carriage. The car curtains were lowered, and she didn't know how long he would have to wait until he said "say it again". Just as she was thinking about it, the hanging curtain of the car was suddenly lifted open, and a person came in with a bowed waist. After a pause, the two looked at each other for a moment, Xue Lin lowered the curtain, calmly sat down opposite her, raised his hand and tapped lightly. He knocked on the wall of the car.
The driver was Lu Zhao, and without him saying a word, the carriage kicked up and started running.
The carriage in Jiyang Prince's Mansion was regulated by the Prince's Mansion, and it was not too small. At least that day, the four of them were sitting on Mingyi and they did not feel crowded. But I don't know whether it was because of Xue Lin's tall stature or his overwhelming momentum. Sitting in, the originally spacious cabin suddenly seemed cramped. His bent long legs were pressed against her legs through the hem of her skirt, making Mingyi feel uncomfortable and shrink back subconsciously.
As soon as she moved, Xue Lin's eyes came over. Mingyi quietly pinched her palms, barely holding on to the composure on her face, "Please give me advice from the governor!" She should say what she should say quickly and clearly. She really didn't know how long she could hold on.
Xue Lin looked at her pale face again, frowned, and finally put away the sharpness in his eyes, "A month ago, an auspicious item with a natural 'Long' pattern was unearthed from the Xiangnan River. The King of Xiangnan, please tell me. Your Majesty has allowed his son to go to Beijing and present the auspicious auspiciousness personally to Your Majesty. Your Majesty has agreed. At this time, the son of the King of Southern Hunan is not far away and will arrive in Wangjing the day after tomorrow."
Mingyi bit her lower lip tightly, feeling a slight pain. The sweet and fishy taste in her mouth prevented her from trembling, "Who is the son of the King of Southern Hunan...? Which one is he?" She listened to herself The sound seemed to be separated by a thick layer of fog and could not be heard clearly.
"It is said that he is the one from Xingsan." Xue Lin replied, staring closely at Mingyi, looking at her face, his eyebrows furrowed.
Wei San...Wei Xuanzhi! he came? ! Mingyi felt dizzy and almost fell down. Her arms tightened and someone held her steady.
But as if she was frightened, she struggled hard, pulled away the hand on her arm, shrank to the side, and said with a white face, "I'm sorry, Governor Xue, I'm feeling a little unwell today." They were trembling uncontrollably, their eyes were trembling, and they didn't dare to face Xue Lin from the beginning to the end.
Xue Lin took back her hand as if nothing had happened, silently recalling her strength just now. As expected, she was different from ordinary women in the boudoir, but if he hadn't let go, it would have been difficult for her to break away.
"Does the princess know the son of King Shonan?"