Kunning Palace
Empress Song was sitting with Concubine Duanrong in the main hall. On the embroidered pier next to the surrounding screen, there were a group of concubines from the harem sitting in gorgeous palace clothes, surrounded by pearls and emeralds, and colorful.
At this moment, King Chen Ran of Wei is wearing a python robe and is sitting not far away. Today's python robe is mainly red and black satin, adding some solemnity to the festive atmosphere.
The eldest son of the empress was tall and tall. He inherited the fair and handsome appearance of Empress Song. However, he also inherited the deep eyes and high cheekbones of Emperor Chongping, so he looked sinister and mean.
At this moment, he was sitting on the embroidered pier and was receiving instructions from Queen Song. This was also part of the marriage ceremony of the royal family and the vassal.
The feudal king accepted the teachings of his mother and the empress at the ceremony of canonizing the princess, and then accepted the emperor's ardent instructions at the canonization ceremony, which can be regarded as showing to outsiders the warm side of family harmony, filial piety and friendship.
In fact, the royal family has always been a model for the world in virtue, etiquette and education.
At this moment, in addition to the imperial concubines, Princess Nanyang, Princess Xianning, the eldest princess of Jinyang, the mother and daughter of Princess Qinghe, Princess Chu, Princess Qi and other relatives of the royal family were also sitting, looking at Queen Song and Queen Song with smiles. Wei Wang Chen Ran spoke.
"Of course, after I, the Han Dynasty vassal king, got married, he would have to establish a career and be responsible for the affairs of the government. My mother didn't say much else. I only asked her that your father has worked hard for state affairs these years. You should do more for your father." Your Majesty shares your worries, be filial to your father, be friendly to your brothers, be more modest and prudent after joining the palace, read more books, cultivate your character, and restrain the servants in the palace, not to do anything outside, and treat the people of the Nan'an family as guests."
The Empress of the Song Dynasty wore light yellow palace clothes embroidered with dragons and phoenixes, and a shining golden crown with phoenix wings. Her face, which was originally beautiful and fragrant, was even more graceful and beautiful because of her gorgeous makeup, especially her smooth and jade forehead. In the middle of the eyebrows, there is a three-petal rose flower, as bright as the clouds, with a face like a hibiscus stamen, a face as white as snow, and a smooth skin, completely unlike a woman who has given birth to two sons.
At this time, there was a feeling of joy and sadness between her eyebrows, which undoubtedly gave this beautiful and gorgeous woman a bit more of the gentle maternal nature accumulated over the years.
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It is really difficult to associate it with the beautiful woman of Jiukuang who can only reward herself, "Lonely Wutong, Qingqiu locked in the deep courtyard".
At this moment, the sound is clear and soft, not a parallel sentence, but a common and plain talk, but it is just a little more cordial.
Listening to his mother's gentle words, Wei Wang Chen Ran felt a little warm in his heart, and with a solemn expression he said: "My sons and ministers will obey the teachings of my mother."
A full smile appeared on the fair-skinned face of Queen Song, and she suddenly said with emotion: "Inadvertently, Ran'er has become so lucky, and she has a family."
All the concubines were smiling and responding, looking happy and happy.
At this time, the eldest princess of Jinyang, who was wearing pink palace clothes and combing the clouds and combing the moon, saw this scene, and a complex light shone in her beautiful autumn eyes under her eyebrows.
After the establishment of the government, there are no more fathers and sons, only monarchs and ministers. I don't know how much bloodshed will be caused by the matter of seizing the direct descendants in the future.
Princess Xianning also cast a pair of clear, quiet eyes on her third brother. In another year and a half, her marriage will probably be on the agenda.
Fortunately, she...and Mr.
Princess Chu Zhen Qing glanced at the boy in the python suit, her eyes flashed, and her heart couldn't help but be filled with a layer of gloom.
Now he has gone out to open a mansion, and he will be the prince's opponent in the future.
"Your Majesty, the auspicious time is coming soon, and everyone's orders are waiting at Fengluan Hall." At this time, a concubine came quickly from outside the palace, approached and reminded.
In fact, this was intentionally or unintentionally asking Mrs. Gaoming to wait for a short while, and even to update the progress of the conversation between mother and son at any time, so that Mrs. Gaoming of Zhujia could know about it. After Empress Song finished giving instructions to King Wei, she would lead Mrs. Gaoming there. Afterwards, Queen Song went to the Xihe Palace nearby. Concubine Duanrong was also dressed in a light yellow palace dress. She had a green bun with clouds and a beautiful appearance. She smiled and said: "Sister, it's not too late to teach me well in the future. Be careful not to delay the auspicious moment. The minister should also have entered at this moment." palace."
Queen Song nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, it's already getting late. I guess Nan An's family has waited too long."
King Wei Chen Ran stood up and bowed to Queen Song, and then headed to Xihe Palace surrounded by several eunuchs and female officials.
Emperor Chongping was in his study room at this moment, still crouching at his desk and reviewing memorials. This emperor had a calm face. For him, such a ceremony was just an ordinary canonization ceremony among his emperors and emperors for several years.
The bright sunshine at mid-noon in spring shines through the carved window lattice on Emperor Chongping's dragon robe. The emperor's sunken cheeks have a slightly gloomy expression.
In the past few days, Li Zan's memorial from Peiping described the situation at the border and related personnel arrangements. Emperor Chongping coordinated military supplies and supplies with the cabinet, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Ministry of War, and shipped grain, socks, wages, and silver to the border.
At this moment, Dai Quan glanced at the sky and stepped forward to remind: "Your Majesty, the auspicious time is coming. It's time to change clothes. All civil and military officials are waiting outside Xihe Palace."
After hearing this, Emperor Chongping put down Zhu Pi's imperial pen, stood up, and asked, "Let's change clothes."
With that said, accompanied by Dai Quan, he went to the inner compartment. Under the service of a group of internal eunuchs, he changed into his dragon robe and asked casually: "Have there been any military reports from Henan recently from the General Affairs Department and the Ministry of War?"
Dai Quan personally put on the sachet and said: "Your Majesty, the military report from Henan has not yet been sent, but the servants have already witnessed the General Affairs Department and the Ministry of War. As soon as there is a military report, they will be sent to the palace. In addition, slaves...
At the end of the sentence, Dai Quan hesitated for a moment, as if he was hesitant to speak. Emperor Chongping frowned and said, "Why are you hesitating?"
"My servant discovered that the Wang family of Xining County, as well as Liu Fang's family, the former military governor, also sent people to the Ministry of War to keep an eye on the military reports, as well as some other people." Dai Quan considered his words and said in a low voice. Emperor Chongping frowned, was silent for a moment, and then asked: "Jia Ziyu has been dispatching cavalry and soldiers to the Beijing camp for training in the past two days?
Some things can be hidden from the censor, but they cannot be hidden from the emperor.
Perhaps it can be said that Jia Heng never thought of hiding it from the emperor. If the emperor did not know about the mobilization of soldiers and horses in the capital, even if it was meritorious afterwards, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor.
Therefore, the day after Jia Heng was in the capital camp to discuss with a group of generals, he asked Jin Yi to report the matter. Emperor Chongping didn't know what he meant at first, but later he saw that Princess Xianning often went to the capital camp with Jia Heng, which was not surprising. Gradually it became clear that Jia Heng was still uneasy about the situation in Henan and was still stubborn.
Therefore, just now Emperor Chongping was still asking about the situation in Henan.
Dai Quan, who was called "Jia Ziyu" from "Ziyu", felt a little incomprehensible in his heart and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, in the past few days, Jia Ziyu has picked up His Highness Xianning to go to the Beijing camp for training in the morning, and at noon. The Jinyi Mansion was summoned, and it continued like this for several days.
Emperor Chongping looked noncommittal and said casually: "Concubine Xianning has been complaining about this matter a lot recently."
Princess Xianning and Jia Heng often went to the capital camp. This scene naturally fell in the eyes of Concubine Duanrong. The day before yesterday, she even complained to Emperor Chongping.
Dai Quan noticed that Emperor Chongping's tone was somewhat gentle, and whispered: "Jia Ziyu's intention is to make His Highness Xianning a female general. Recently, he has taught His Highness how to train and lead troops, and has also discussed war cases with His Highness. This matter is in the harem. , and there are many palace concubines discussing it."
"My princess of a Han Dynasty, it doesn't matter if she knows a little about military affairs. Even if she can't be Princess Pingyang, she should gain more knowledge. Ziyu helped me teach me a Hua Mulan, and I still want to thank him." Emperor Chongping Although there were still no smile lines on his face, his tone was obviously much lighter, which made Dai Quan feel slightly relieved.
At any time, a princess who is proficient in military affairs will only ward off the vassal royal family, but will not cause rebellion. On the contrary, those princesses who are not proficient in military affairs and are interested in politics can easily become peaceful and happy.
Emperor Chongping thought this, and suddenly thought of Jia Heng.
It's a bit stubborn, but actually it's nothing. After all, it's all about seeking the country.
Forget it, since he is not worried about Henan, he can take the opportunity to train the cavalry and improve their combat effectiveness. The decisive battle with Donglu will be tomorrow, so today's training is not useless.
However, these past few days have made him a little worried.
Without him, Jia Heng looked "serious", which made the emperor feel a little guilty deep in his heart.
At this time, Emperor Chongping, under the service of Dai Quan and other internal eunuchs, changed into his dragon robe, thought for a moment and said: "Dai Quan, when there is a military report from Henan in the Bing Jian, we will deliver it as soon as possible." Come here." "But Your Majesty, the canonization ceremony will be held later..." Dai Quan was startled for a moment and said hurriedly.
Emperor Chongping said: "The appointment of a concubine by King Wei is a major event, and military affairs are still major events. If there are changes in Henan, there must be no delay."
"My slave obeys the order." Dai Quan heard this and said quickly.
"Get ready for the carriage, let's get going." Emperor Chongping said calmly, without much thought. Dai Quan lowered his head and responded: "Yes."
Dai Quan and a group of internal eunuchs responded, and then accompanied Emperor Chongping to Xihe Palace.
At this moment, mid-spring is about to pass, and we are entering the warmer spring season. The wind is beautiful, the sun is beautiful, and the warmth is pleasant.
In the morning, in front of Xihe Palace, the sun shines from the clear blue sky and falls on the glazed tiles, making circles and shining light. On the square paved with Han jade, hundreds of civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty have already lined up. Wait.
Officials in scarlet robes, green robes, and green robes were lined up in the square in front of the main hall according to their rank. Officials from the Five Prefectures and Six Ministries, Zhan Shi Ke Dao, the Hanlin Academy, the Hongwen Hall, and the imperial temple were in charge of supervising officials. Different court decisions required officials of the fifth rank to enter. All officials of rank seven or above came to watch the ceremony.
Therefore, at this moment, the officials were not only civil and military officials, but hundreds of officials gathered in front of Xihe Palace, as far as the eye could see. In addition, there was a group of special people, who were the vassals of Chen Han. On one side, they were led by the two kings of Qi and Chu. On the left and right under the eaves of the Xihe Palace, facing each other, are the closest branches of the emperor, and on the other side are the elder clans slightly farther away, mostly the descendants of the concubine brothers when the emperor was in power.
The captain of the Jinyi Mansion, currently wearing a flying fish suit and an embroidered spring knife, is arrayed under the vermilion pillars decorated with brocade curtains, with a cold expression and a vigilant look on his face.
The reed-canopied stand for the imperial concubine to watch the ceremony was built the day before yesterday in the southwest of Xihe Palace. It was surrounded by colorful embroidered curtains. The eunuchs and palace maids with banners and fans stood solemnly in all directions. , there were brightly dressed female officials and palace maids walking through the short rooms where various dishes, fruits and vegetables were placed, eagerly waiting for the arrival of Mrs. Gaoming.
The halberd captains of Jinyi Mansion stood on all sides of the stand, with their backs to the viewing platform, guarding the surroundings.
As for Jia Heng, he is currently among the hundreds of civil and military officials, wearing a black and red python suit and a wingless crown with a mountain character on his head. As the governor in brocade clothes, he has a rare Emperor's Sword on his waist, holding an ivory jade Yi, facing behind him People on the left and right looked at each other with strange eyes, their expressions were calm and they turned a blind eye.
From time to time, whispers came to my ears, the words "Jia Mianmian" and the whispers of "lucky people".
Although the court's official censor was already in place, the prince's wedding was a joyous day that was celebrated by the whole world. Naturally, one eye was open and the other was closed.
If the officials are whispering, they will not say anything to stop them. This is obviously contrary to the festive atmosphere and is also unlucky.
The three cabinet ministers, Yang Guochang, Han Huang and Zhao Mo, were talking in low voices in the queue of civil servants.
"Today's canon of concubines looks a bit more lively than Qi Chu." Zhao Mo suddenly smiled and said.
Yang Guochang said in a loud voice: "This is the ceremony for conferring concubines of the clan. It's quite exciting for me to see it." Han Huang smiled and said in a low voice: "There are still some differences."
"That's because I have forgotten. As I get older, I always forget things recently." Yang Guochang stopped the discussion.
The cabinet ministers were discussing the wedding, but in fact they were secretly exchanging the opinions of the princes. At this moment, in the array of the Hanlin Academy, Xu Kai, a scholar from Hanlin, also looked at each other and looked at his companion Tu Luli, a scholar from Hanlin, thinking about the foundation of the Han Dynasty.
Jia Heng turned a deaf ear to the discussions of several people and raised his eyes to look at the sky above Xihe Hall. At this moment, there was a plaque with three bright gold characters "Xihe Hall" engraved on it, decorated with red silk. Looking down, there was a carpet. Extending to Chaoyang Palace.
"It's so grand and grand, it's a gift from the feudal lord."
Jia Heng thought back to the introduction to the gift slip process that the Ministry of Rites had previously issued.
According to the preset process of the canonization ceremony, Wei Wang Chen Ran should still be in Kunning Palace at this moment, accepting the teachings of Queen Song.
Then, according to the general process, Wei Wang Chen Ran led people to the Chaoyang Palace under the square in front of Xihe Palace to greet Princess Nan'an and a group of relatives.
Then, among the hundreds of civil and military officials waiting, I met Yan Yiliu, the daughter of Nan'an County Prince, who was wearing a phoenix crown and rosy clouds. Well, that's the name on the gift list.
Along the carpet in front of him from the front of the palace to Chaoyang Palace, he came to Xihe Palace to meet Emperor Chongping and Empress Song, which was regarded as meeting Gaotang.
However, because the Prince of Nan'an County went to Beijing to inspect the border, Princess Nan'an, who is the most senior member of the royal family in Nan'an County, as the elder of the girl's side, will receive tea from King Wei and his wife in the stands after the canonization is completed, and at the same time go to Chonghua I have seen the Supreme Emperor in the palace and Changle Palace.
After a complicated ceremony, officials from the Ministry of Rites prepared the canonization edict that had been prepared by the Hanlin Academy for a long time, came to the palace gate, and read it out in front of the six ministers, nine ministers, and hundreds of civil and military officials.
Then, the ceremonial officer recorded the names of Wei Wang Chen Ran and Nan'an County Prince's daughter Yan Yiliu on the gold album and jade plate. The wedding of the vassal king was initially completed. The couple went to Chonghua Palace and Changdong Palace to pay their respects. The two of them, accompanied by etiquette officials, will drive to the Ancestral Temple to pray for the ancestors of Chen Han.
Finally, Wei Wang Chen Ran and his princess took a car back to the recently completed Wei Wang Mansion. After such a tossing, it was exactly in the evening, and then the couple went to the bridal chamber.
Of course, the emperor entertained the civil and military ministers here, while the Wei Palace hosted the male and female guests. The former was relatively solemn, while the latter was more casual, and maybe involved in the wedding ceremony.
"The ceremony for the canonization of the principal concubine of King Chen Han was also an opportunity for the royal family to demonstrate strict etiquette and hierarchical order. It displayed the royal majesty through a grand and solemn ceremony and instilled in people a sense of awe for the imperial power. In addition, the principal concubine was his legitimate wife. , originally determined by etiquette and law, it is said that it is good to combine the two surnames to serve the ancestral temple. "
Jia Heng thought about these processes and frowned. Thinking of him and Keqing, back then...
It can only be said that some people are born in Rome, some people are born with cows and horses, weddings in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, and driving in palaces and gardens, eh?
While Jia Heng was thinking, there were also some officials chatting in the Metropolitan Procuratorate not far behind him.
At this time, Xin Yunjie, the censor of Shandong Province, glanced at the young man in python suit and whispered: "That's Jia Mianmian, he looks quite young. In such a national ceremony, there is still the emperor's sword hanging, which is not the courtesy of a minister." o
"Mr. Xin went to Penglai, Shandong Province for inspection last year. I just came back and I don't know what happened. The most troubled person in Beijing recently is Jia Ziyu." Yang Wenxuan, the censor of Henan Province, said.
Liu Fuxin, the censor of Jiangxi Province, sneered and said: "The sword on his waist is the Emperor's Sword. It was given to him by decree at the beginning. This kind of ceremony is just about to show it off."
"Guard in imperial robes, why don't you take him down? On such a solemn occasion, even the Emperor's Sword shouldn't be worn openly." At this time, Zhang Fangcheng, the censor of Shanxi Province, said in a low voice.
Weng Rongcai, the censor of Huguang Road, twirled his beard with his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, you must not know something now. The sword is a gentleman's weapon and a lucky weapon. It is nothing in such an occasion."
"Master Weng just doesn't know something. Regardless of this, Jin Yi can't kill him. He is the Commander in Jin Yi. He did it himself? If you don't let others wear swords, it's the same if they wear embroidered spring knives." Fujian Daoyu Shi Zonghongliang said in a playful tone.
Liu Fuxin, censor of Jiangxi Province, said: "In the beginning, I used the royal robes as the governor's power to punish my colleagues in the military aircraft department and suppress dissidents. Lord Gong had previously impeached me for this matter. At such a young age, he was in charge of the brocade robes internally, the imperial army externally, and the cardinal. I will pay him back in the future." have to?
"He also leads the troops of the five cities." Yang Daogang, the censor of Zhejiang Province, said in a low voice: "What's funny is that this person is still making alarmist remarks, saying that the Henan army was defeated, the civil unrest was difficult to control, and he was young and ignorant. Yunnan Province Gong Yanming, the censor, listened to the whispers around him, snickering in his heart, and said to Wang Xueqin, the censor of Shanxi Province next to him: "Gathering power to one person is not the way to be a minister. "
Wang Xueqin's expression changed and he sighed.
How could he not know that the emperor's impeachment memorial the day before yesterday was ignored by the emperor? It is obvious that the holy family will not decline.
"Wang Yushi, I will go to Shu to impeach him later. This person has recently been arbitrarily deploying soldiers and horses in the capital camp." Wang Xueqin's expression suddenly changed and asked: "Wrongfully deploying troops and horses? What do you mean?"
Yunnan Taoist Censor Gong Yanming said coldly: "I also heard what others said, saying that Jia Heng still refuses to give up. He insists on saying that Henan is in trouble. He has led Princess Xianning to mobilize troops and generals in Beijing."
Wang Xueqin frowned and said hesitantly: "He is the military envoy of the Beijing Camp, and even if he deploys troops and horses for training, it will not be a big deal.
"It's hard to say." Yunnan Taoist Censor Gong Yanming said in a deep voice.
At this moment, all the censors were shocked, obviously they had just heard this shocking news. If you still don’t give up, how can you dare to mobilize your troops and generals?
After the ceremony is over, you should be a strict ginseng!
At this time, Chen Duan, the censor of Jiangnan Province who temporarily acted as the censor of the ceremony, saw that the censor's noise was getting louder, frowned his delicate brows, and said: "We are waiting in silence for the national ceremony.
Yan Guan, who had gradually become a noisy voice, hurriedly paused.
The movements in the Metropolitan Procuratorate were naturally noticed by Wu Xun, a civil servant in front.
Zhao Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, turned to look at Qin Ye, who was over sixty years old. After a period of contact, he felt that he was a capable minister Qian Geng. He said slowly: "There are some rumors in the court, don't take it to heart." , among the previous few, none of them are accusing or criticizing, and none of them are pointing fingers. As long as they have a clear conscience, there is no need for these rumors."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for the suggestion." Qin Ye looked solemn and said in a low voice.
On the other side, Jia Zheng from the General Affairs Department faced a crowd of strange looks. His expression turned strange, like a thorn in his back, and he couldn't help but sigh. He had read a lot of impeachment memorials in the past few years. It can be said that the public sentiment was fierce. Zhang Ruchao.
After a while, a sharp voice came from the door of the main hall, saying: "Your Majesty has arrived, the Queen has arrived, and all the civil and military officials have entered Xihe Palace to pay their respects."
At this moment, three cleansing whips sounded, the sound of the golden fou hitting the jade chime sounded, and the originally whispering voices fell silent.
Jia Heng is currently among the generals. As one of the top five bosses in the Han military, and also the minister of military aircraft, he is almost on the same shift as the cabinet ministers.
Even if the two kings of Nan'an and Beijing did not leave Beijing to check the border, the three of them happened to be on the same train and stood in three places, but now they were Yongchang Prince Consort and Nanyang Prince Consort, as representatives of the nobles.
This made Jia Heng quite speechless, and he didn't know who arranged it. To put it bluntly, he could be regarded as the consort of Jinyang.
The civil and military ministers entered the palace in a mighty manner, but they gave people the impression of being calm and steady.
As the palace of celebrations of the Han Dynasty, Xihe Palace is majestic and magnificent, and the interior space is undoubtedly very spacious and empty. At this moment, the beams in the palace are also decorated with brocade curtains, creating a festive atmosphere. Jia Heng just glanced at it casually, then looked steadily, with a solemn expression.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping was already sitting on a golden chair surrounded by Xiang Daiquan in the Daming Palace. There was also a cloud bed beside him, which was set up for the queen.
At this moment, Empress Song, the mother-in-law of the world, has to accept tea from her daughter-in-law.
At this moment, Queen Song was already sitting on the cloud bed, smiling lightly, elegant and peaceful.
Jia Heng raised his eyes slightly and took a look, only to feel that the beauty in light yellow palace clothes and wearing a golden crown with phoenix wings on her head was graceful and graceful, like green feathers with dark eyebrows, and phoenix eyes moistened with smiles, embodying gentleness and softness. All in one, especially the gleaming gold crown and emerald earrings, set off the beauty's snow-white skin, the rouged rose lips are plump and moist, the undertones are smooth and round, and the delicate neck is as delicate as jade...
He quickly lowered his gaze calmly and felt a palpitation in his heart.
Empress Song was originally looking at the ministers, but suddenly her heart moved, and she seemed to be aware of something. She glanced over with her beautiful eyes full of autumn water, but she saw the eyes of the young man in the python suit lowered.
Because most of the officials were bowing slightly at this moment, their eyes almost not falling on Empress Song.
Even though the young man took advantage of the opportunity to look at Emperor Chongping and glanced at him quickly, his gaze did not stay long at all. However, women have always been sensitive to gazes.
Queen Song's phoenix eyes looked at Liubo, and her heart was filled with doubts and curiosity. Why is this Jia Ziyu... peeking at her again?
Or is it such a grand ceremony?
Immediately he understood and his heart skipped a beat, this... how brave he is?!
But when she looked in the mirror today, it seemed that... in the words of the female official next to her, she was extremely graceful and gorgeous.
Well, what on earth was she thinking?
Just when Queen Song was wondering, the deafening voices of the ministers in the palace came, which also made the beauty smooth out the ripples in her heart. Her phoenix eyes, painted with light red eye shadow, trembled and curled their eyelashes slightly. Purse your rose lips to restore your graceful and graceful look.
"O ministers, please see Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live."
"See you, the empress. The empress is a thousand years old."
As a roar of mountains and tsunamis sounded, the majestic and solemn Xihe Hall fell into an empty silence.
Emperor Chongping also had a few lines of laughter on his face, and a clear voice sounded, saying: "Your Majesty, please stand down." "I wait, thank you, Your Majesty." The ministers stood up again.
Jia Heng stood up with the other ministers, bowed and stood up, his face was expressionless with a straight face.
Emperor Chongping looked at the ministers below and said warmly: "Today is the day when King Wei gets married. It is not only a national ceremony, but also a happy event. We, the monarchs and ministers, can also be more casual."
"I wait, thank you, Your Majesty."
The thanksgivings of all the ministers rang out again, loudly from inside and outside the Xihe Hall, and then slowly dispersed to both sides under the guidance of the ceremony officials. The civil and military officials just separated a wide passage for the Wei Prince and his wife to come later. Meet Emperor Chongping and Empress Song.
Emperor Chongping glanced at the ministers below, smiled and said: "I have been in the imperial court for fifteen years now. I have five sons and four daughters. I have opened the Qi and Chu vassals successively..."
The expressions of the ministers below also changed from solemn to slightly softer, but most of them were listening to Emperor Chongping's explanation. This was the preparatory process for waiting for King Wei and the newcomers.
The ministers listened and agreed, and later the Hanlin Ci Minister would also send a congratulatory statement. Jia Heng didn't really listen to this at the moment, he was just thinking about things in Henan.
Jinyi from Luoyang and Kaifeng reported in the carrier pigeons a few days ago that there was no abnormality reported in the direction of Runing Mansion.
But he guessed that it was probably the local Jinyi who was doing the job half-heartedly and just dealt with the matter without any careful investigation at all.
So it was right to send Qu Lang to Henan. But according to the time, he should have arrived at Runing Mansion in Henan by now. Once the investigation was clear, the carrier pigeon flew very quickly. In just a few hours, Emperor Chongping and Emperor Chongping met. When the ministers turned the conversation to a more homely atmosphere, the Hanlin poet began to write congratulations, mainly congratulatory messages to the emperor and the king of Wei on their marriage.
The article was beautifully written and full of flowers, which made some civil servants who liked this article twirling their beards and nodding frequently.
Jia Heng, on the other hand, felt a little drowsy and absent-minded after listening to it. He said nothing but parallel prose, excerpting chapters and looking for sentences. He never wrote much, nor did he read it much.
This is originally a gossip process waiting for the arrival of auspicious times. Jia Heng thought so.
At this moment, in the southwest direction, under the colorfully embroidered canopy, the imperial concubines of Beijing, under the auspices of Concubine Duanrong and the concubines of the harem, gathered in the stands and looked towards the viewing platform.
Compared with the solemn atmosphere of civil and military ministers in front of Xihe Palace, the atmosphere here is more casual and noisy. Mrs. Gaoming, who is familiar with each other in Beijing, gathers together in twos and threes, talking and laughing.
At this moment, Qin Keqing, who was wearing a first-grade imperial robe and a luxurious uniform, was also accompanying Jia Mu. On the other side was Mrs. Wang. Not far away were the imperial wives of Shi Ding, the Marquis of Baoling and Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing.
Qin Keqing and Shi Ding's wife were talking to themselves.
In the distance, Concubine Nan'an, Mrs. Sun from the Liu family of Duke Liguo, Mrs. Tang from Liu Fang's wife, Mrs. Xu from the Bull family in Zhenguo, and Mrs. Gaoming from the Wang family and Gongguo family of Xining County gathered together, talking. Doing things at home.
Most of their eyes were on the Jia family. Not to mention a clear distinction, but there is also a sense of alienation in the politeness.
Because, in the past few days, Jia Mu had been carefully dealing with several imperial wives, but under the instigation of Princess Nan'an, intentionally or unintentionally, she still ended up gossiping among the imperial circles in Beijing.
In particular, Jia Heng has been impeached by officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology recently. Even if he is left unpunished by the emperor, the civil and military officials in the court are shouting for beatings and killings, which makes these imperial officials more interested in watching the excitement. .
"Old sister." At this time, Princess Nan'an led Princess Luo of Nan'an and a group of imperial concubines to come and greet Jia Mu.
On Jia Mu's side, all the imperial concubines stopped talking and looked at Concubine Nan'an and were chatting with Jia Mu.
"Not long ago, Yi Liu was talking about the wedding ceremony. Her father was not in the capital. I said that my father was doing border checks for the country. I heard the good news about your marriage. I think I am very happy for you." With Luo Shi's support, Princess Nan'an said softly. As she laughed and talked about what she had been doing with her granddaughter these days, the concubine, who was over sixty years old and had silver hair on her hair, was full of energy and had a loud voice, or perhaps she was raising her voice intentionally.
After a while, King Wei and Princess Wei will also serve tea to Princess Nan'an and Princess Luo of Nan'an County.
"Yes, state affairs are more important than the nephews of the Yan family." Jia Mu smiled, nodded, and agreed.
But she felt a little unnatural in her heart. She didn't know that this was Princess Nan'an taking the opportunity to show off her marriage to the Tian family.
As Princess Nan'an spoke, she turned to look at Qin Keqing next to Jia's mother and asked with a smile: "Is this Brother Heng's daughter-in-law? She is really a good-looking person. It is rare to have such a quiet and indifferent temperament. She has thought about getting married several times. I didn't see her even when I visited her, but I finally saw her this time. She is really gentle, gentle and quiet, and her room is IKEA."
Qin Keqing looked at Concubine Nan'an, and after hearing the pointed words, she paused and said: "The old concubine is too praised, I should come to visit the old concubine. I have been busy with things recently, which has hindered her hands and feet.
Liu Fang's mother, Mrs. Sun, smiled and said: "They say that Brother Heng's daughter-in-law is virtuous and polite. I didn't believe it in the past, but now I have seen it. With this appearance, she looks like a fairy in a painting, a young lady from an official family." , it’s just different, he’s well-informed and sensible, but... there’s something I don’t know whether to say or not.”
Qin Keqing frowned and said, "Mrs. Liu, this is a great joy for the Heavenly Family. If there are any unspeakable secrets, I'm afraid it won't match the warm atmosphere. How about we go over to the house and talk about it later?"
The smile on Mrs. Sun's face froze slightly, but she smiled and said: "It's not much, just a few words. Brother Heng's daughter-in-law usually advises Brother Heng, my dear relatives, not to be frivolous. Yes." Qin Keqing's face changed slightly, and her eyes became colder.
Not far away, Princess Chu Zhen Qing and Princess Beijing Zhen Xue were looking towards the Xihe Palace on the railing. At this time, they were attracted by the movements of Princess Nan'an and Jia Mu, and they looked over. In fact, many Madam Gaoming noticed this scene and watched the excitement from a distance.
Zhen Xue looked at the scene that seemed like a siege and couldn't stand it. She frowned and whispered: "Sister, what are they?"
There was a playful smile on Zhen Qing's lips, and she said: "There are some festivals, and besides, my sister also knows that the impeachment memorial in Beijing made a lot of noise the day before yesterday.
"But they and Rong Ning's second house are also old relatives, why are they like this?" Zhen Xue said softly.
Zhen Qing said quietly: "Old relatives are old relatives, but Rongguo Mansion lost its title before, and now it is all supported by Ningguo Mansion. The man in Ningguo Mansion has always been proud of his own abilities, and he and several old relatives are gradually developing feelings for each other. This time they have ruined Concubine Nan'an's face again. This time... they have a chance.
As Zhen Qing spoke, she suddenly took her sister's hand and chuckled: "Sister, come with me and help me say a few words. It's better to provide help in times of need than to add icing on the cake."
Zhen Xuerong was stunned for a moment, and finally felt a little helpless about her sister's "plan", so she went with them to help her out.
At the same time, the eldest princess of Jinyang, who was not far away, was also watching the scene of the Jia family talking to Princess Nan'an. In other words, a pair of beautiful eyes would fall on the beautiful woman wearing the imperial uniform from time to time.
Princess Jinyang caught a hint of embarrassment and anger on Mrs. Qin's face, and her beautiful eyes flashed. The female officer Lianxue whispered: "Your Highness, the Jia family seems to be..."
Yuan Chun, who was serving as a female officer, pursed her pink lips, and a hint of worry flashed through her beautiful eyes under her eyebrows.
Princess Jinyang looked at Yuan Chun, smiled and said: "Yuan Chun, follow me to meet your family.
As he spoke, before Yuanchun's worry turned to joy, he walked towards everyone in the Jia family and asked with a smile: "Old Concubine Nan'an, Concubine Rongguo, what are you talking about, so lively?"
Concubine Nan'an was stunned for a moment. She followed the sound and saw the eldest princess of Jinyang walking with the female official's money. She didn't want to ignore the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty and said with a smile: "Today is a happy day, but it's not just a lively day." What's the matter? Your Highness, what is this?
I feel strange, is this princess helping the Jia family to save the day?
Also, I heard that this princess had a good relationship with the Jia family. According to rumors in Shenjing, if the Ningguo one hadn't already had a family, she would have even wanted to marry her own daughter, Princess Qinghe.
"This is not the female official next to me, Yuan Chun. I want to come over and meet her old lady and mother." Princess Jinyang smiled and said softly: "Yuan Chun, you don't need to serve me here. , go and talk to your grandmother, mother, and younger siblings."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Yuan Chun said softly. He walked closer and greeted Jia Mu first.
After saying that, he came to Mrs. Wang, who looked indifferent and then surprised, and smiled gently: "Mom, when did you come here?"
The cold look on Mrs. Wang's face faded, she looked at her daughter, who was wearing a female official's uniform, and smiled and said, "I've been here for a while."
At this time, Liu Fang's mother, Sun Shi, also stopped talking and turned to look at Princess Jinyang, her face changed, and she was shocked and confused.
This kind of woman is the best at observing words and expressions. How could she not know that the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty in front of her was standing for the Jia family, and she was secretly worried.
Niu Jizong's mother, Mrs. Xu, didn't even look at her, or maybe it was intentional. She looked at Yuan Chun and said to Jia's mother, with a bit of surprise in her tone: "Sister Jia, the eldest girl is so dazzled by this." At such an age, I thought I had left the cabinet, but now I am working in Princess Puyang’s mansion?”
The smile on Mrs. Wang's face was stagnant, and she glanced at Mr. Xu coldly. Her eyes were so cold that she almost wanted to kill someone, and a feeling of hostility arose in her heart.
Old witch, why don’t you die!!!
This woman with a soft tongue and a soft heart had just felt complicated and disappointed about the grand ceremony of King Wei's concubine. Now when she saw her daughter, she was forcing herself to smile. She didn't want to hear Xu's sarcastic words. She was like a The hair on the back of the cat whose tail had been stepped on exploded.
At this moment, the magnanimity cultivated by worshiping the Buddha in the past was gone, and there was only the most vicious curse and the tide of resentment.
He resented the old witches chewing maggots in front of him, he also resented Uncle Heng, and resented the unfair fate. Liu Fang's mother, Mrs. Sun, smiled and said, "As the old saying goes, don't worry about waiting for a good meal."
Niu Jizong's mother, Mrs. Xu, was also frightened by Mrs. Wang's dagger-like eyes. She felt so panicked that she turned around and forced a smile and said: "Sister Sun still sees a lot of things. That's the truth." .
Princess Jinyang took in this scene and felt coldly in her heart.
The intrigues of these women are a ghostly realm in the human heart, which is eerie and terrifying.
Then he looked at Qin Keqing, walked closer, and said softly: "Is this the Qin family of Ningguo Mansion?" Just like that, the two met unexpectedly, without any smoke, but instead Because Princess Nan'an, Sun, and others targeted the Jia family, there were more "sisters as Shura who defend themselves against their insults" with the same enemy.
Qin Keqing also looked at the beauty. For some reason, maybe she had a tacit understanding. At this moment, she almost knew that this princess was her husband's confidante.
It's probably the shape that was made from the same set of molds, and the look on his face and eyes are all due to Jia's aura.
"your Highness."
Qin Keqing had just called out, and suddenly felt her bare hand being held, and her beautiful eyes under her curved eyebrows looked at the beauty opposite in surprise.
At this moment, the two beauties held hands and looked at each other. The red flags and flags on the side were flapping, as if they were meeting, and they were a little excited.
Qin Keqing felt that with the delicate hands in her hands, for some reason, some of the worries that were hidden deep in her heart seemed to fade away.
"Yuan Chun and Zi Yu have often mentioned you." Princess Jinyang said with a smile. This sentence is a pun.
"Actually, my husband has never mentioned His Highness much." Qin Keqing curled her eyelashes, pursed her pink lips, and said softly.
"Oh." Princess Jinyang heard this, her beautiful eyes were filled with autumn waves, and she smiled and said: "That's quite normal.
Qin Keqing: "..."
The two people were talking. Except for Yuan Chun, who cast a strange look at them, everyone present could not see the slightest clue. After all, they were a whole generation away. It was more like the greetings of the elders to the younger ones. Over there, Princess Xianning was with her. Princess Qinghe, who spoke to Concubine Duanrong, was of the same generation as Qin.
However, in such a handshake, the feeling of standing for the Jia family became more and more obvious in the hearts of Princess Nan'an, Liu Fang's mother Sun, and Niu Jizong's mother Xu.
It just so happened that at this time, the clear voice of Princess Chu Zhen Qing came from not far away. She smiled and said: "Auntie, Rongguo Taitianren. Yuan Chunwa is iron."
With that said, he came hand in hand with his younger sister, Princess Beijing Zhen Xue, greeted Jia Mu and others, and then said hello to Yuan Chun.
At this time, the expressions of Liu Fang's mother and Niu Jizong's mother changed slightly, and their hearts became more solemn. Is this also to help the Jia family gain a foothold?
Princess Jinyang glanced at Zhen Qing and said, "How did Princess Chu know Yuan Chun?" "I played with Yuan Chun's sister when I was a kid." Zhen Qing smiled and said with a smile. Zhen Xue also said softly: "At that time, she came to Beijing with her sister and often played on Rongguo Mansion.
"Why didn't you see your family, brother and sister." Mother Jia looked at Sister Zhen, secretly, Zhen Jia's two were the old relatives in Jinling.
Only then of Nanan's concubine, Sun's, and Xu's squeezed by me, even if Jia mother has always been "weather", I feel a sigh of relief.
"Let's take it with it. First, go to the palace to invite his grandfather." Zhen Qing said with a smile, and then glanced at Nan'an Taifei.
Zhen Xue laughed: "She also said last time that she thought of living in the old lady's house for a few days, thinking about Aunt Yun."
"Xiangyun?" Jia mother froze and smiled: "The girl of Yun said to her last time, she was also rare that girl, how could she be so good, the pink sculpture was like jade, and she was so sensible.
As Jia mother talked with the sister of the Zhen family, the atmosphere began to become active again. Previously, a pair of Nanan Princess Versailles, the Sun and Xu's sang of the two generals made the Jia family's embarrassing atmosphere disappear.
Nan'an's concubine paused, and the joy in her heart faded.
Although the Jia family gradually did not allow her and the four kings and eight kings, including the Jin family, Liu family, and Niu family, they got the battlefield of Princess Jinyang. . As for Sun and Xu's old women, they no longer say anything, but they spoke with a smile.
After a while, I suddenly heard the sound of rituals, "Papa ..." "Start."
Jia mother, who had gathered together, and Concubine in Nan'an, also went to the railings to wait and see. In the palace, the sound of a ritual in the outside of the palace, the Hanlin poem ministers who were originally congratulated, and no longer congratulated.
Jia Yan also recovered from the unexpected emotions and turned his mind. "The nobles of the King of Wei and Nan'an are here."
The internal supervisor called loudly, arousing, and reaching the temple, it also passed to the stands of the southwest. At this time, it has not yet been officially blocked, and it cannot be called Princess Wei.
The ministers also made their spirits, and they drew their attention. I saw a pair of newcomers on the red carpet outside the hall, and a newcomer of the costumes of the auspicious service was surrounded by the female officers and internal supervisors. Yan Yiliu of the Wang family of Wei and Nan'an County.
Princess Wei looked at it lowly, and she was on the fiery red wedding dress.
Princess Wei and King Wei were connected with a red hydrangea held by a red cricket. Before and after, Ji Ji and the female officer supported and supported the long skirts, and walked slowly towards Xuan Jun and magnificent halls.
In the ritual sound of the seventy -five -five -five number and the song played by the Ministry of Rites, it accepted the attention of the ministers and the watches of the madam in the distance.
The way of ritual and music, enlighten the world.
After a while, Wang Ran and Yan Yiliu of Wei, accompanied by the female officer and Yin Yin, set up the steps, across the threshold, and stepped into the hall.
At this time, the sound of ritual artillery was collected.
The King of Wei and his wife, the Emperor Song, who was sitting in the golden chair in the golden chair, had a gift. "Children, have seen the father, the mother." Wei Wang Chenran, rosy his cheeks, worshiped with a big worship. Princess Wei was also supported by the female official next to her, kneeling down, and a clear voice came from the red hijab.
Emperor Chongping looked at King Chen Ran gently, and his voice seemed to be a bit mild, and he reached out and said, "Flat.
The internal supervisor in the outer voice said highly: "Wei Wang is flat."
"Emperor Xie (His Majesty)." A new couple thanked Shengen.
At this time, the ministry of the cabinet and the Beijing -Chinese Yimen sent a congratulatory watch. Nuzui.
The internal supervisor is not the internal supervisor of the palace, but the supervisor of the internal aggressive factory, holding a brocade box in his hand. Dai Quan frowned, and most of them were urgent.
While the cabinet Yang Guochang started the empty gear of congratulatory watches, walking lightly and gently.
"Grandpa, look at this." Do not wait for Daiquan to whisper, the factory supervisor opened the Jin box, suppressed surprise, and said, "This is a good news from Henan delivered from the Ministry of Military Affairs, and the five army Dudu Mansion One Palace One Palace One Palace One Wait for Bo Niu Jizong to play the school for Henan's merits, father -in -law, is it to be sent, wouldn't it be happy? "
The Jiebao of Henan and Niu Jizong's play was almost at the same time arrived at the Military Department at the same time, squatting for the internal supervisor, and then because Dai Quan conveyed the order of Emperor Chongping, it would not be delayed, which was sent.
Of course, this kind of rebellion can also ask for a good head. If it is a failure, I am afraid that the internal factory supervisor will hesitate.
In fact, as the supervisor of the Governor's Governor of the Five Army to Henan, Wu Jizong was naturally qualified to invite the school of Henan Division.
Daiquan was happy, and whispered: "This is really a good color."
What else is better than the newlyweds, and the Henan Jiebao, which gives His Majesty for many days, can celebrate. However, when Dai Quan was rotated, his heart hesitated.
This child was sent to the past, that Jia Ziyu ...
He picked up the tooth flower seeds, glanced at the python service boy who was in the military officer, and sighed. The Holy Shang had previously explained, and he was not good at concealing this "Geely" Jieba.
"We send it to His Majesty."
Speaking, he turned to Emperor Chongping.
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Jinyi Mansion
Jinyi Qianhu Liu Jixian sat in the hall in front of the courtyard at this moment and ate tea. As Jia Yan's power Jinyi Mansion, he promoted Jinyi Qianhu. Daming Palace, but sitting in the secret spy division and other news.
Jinyi Baihu Wu Wu whispered: "Liu Qianhu, Qu Zhen has stroked Henan for many days, why no news came.
Liu Jixian put down the tea cup and condensed: "The prudential of the town should not check it carefully, and it is not easy to report it."
"Gu Gu."
At this moment, the sound of pigeons suddenly came from the courtyard.
"Adults, Henan's pigeons flew over." At this time, a Jinyi school captain held a pigeon and entered the hall. During the speaking, he removed the bamboo tube on the legs and sent it over.
At this time, the Ling Shi of the Secret Spy Division took over, and then prepared a pen and paper to start translating and writing a dark text. This is to prevent the pigeons from being intercepted and leak military aircraft.
After a while, the face of the face changed, and the paper that would be copied in the past, said: "Liu Qianhu, Runing House in Henan, something happened, the people are chaotic!
Liu Jixian reached out and took it, and after reading it, his complexion changed greatly, and then said, "When there is a big deal, I need to sue the capital."
"Well, why do you come again?" At this time, I saw a pigeon flying in the sky, gurgling, and the captain of the Jinyi said in surprise.
Then the other captain came over holding the pigeon. "Gu Gu."
"Is there a pigeon?" Looking at the four or five Jinyi school captains in the pigeon, Liu Jixian's face gradually became dignified, such as cage frost, his heart was faint.
In fact, after Qu Lang arrived in Henan, he divided into two roads, went all the way to Kaifeng, and went all the way to Runing Mansion.
"Adults, Kaifeng Mansion ..." The translated by Shi Shi trembled with both hands, his face was pale, and he whispered: "Adults, Kaifeng Mansion is in the fall, the thieves are big, wrapped in the thief nearly 100,000 ..."
Speaking of the end, there was almost a trembling.
The governance of a provincial government in the Great Han was broken by the people's mutiny.
Compared with the severity, Liaodong lost only decades ago!
Liu Jixian took it from the scholar's hands. After reading the paper, the muscles in the corner of the mouth were convulsed. Henan governor Zhou Dezheng's martyrdom and the governor's governor Sun Long was unknown, and the officials of the Second Division of Fanyi died of countless soldiers ... The thieves suddenly attacked with light riding. Fengtian advocates righteousness, anti -Han Fu Ming ... "
This is clearly the investigation information of Qu Lang's visit to Kaifeng, and almost all the pigeons were used, and finally restored the original appearance of the Henan Incident.
"This ... It's a big deal." Liu Jixian's face was dignified, and he couldn't care about other. He said, "Collect these all of them, I want to enter the palace immediately, see the governor, see the holy!"
Such a big thing, if Jin Yi is not the first report, then the supervisor will be reprimanded, and they will also eat and hang up!
Having said that, he led a group of Jinyi Guardian to leave the Secret Spy Division.
At the same time, in the post at 50 miles away from Shenjing City, 600 miles from Nanyang Henan, Henan Province, drew all the way on the station, and then stopped in front of the station. The jujube red steed, hissing, suddenly spit out his mouth, and fell into the road with his energy.
A black knight with a wencap bag turned over and dismissed. Because of the fierce gasp, the beard of the underground mandibular trembling slightly trembled, and said highly: "Runing people in Henan changed, sweeping the prefecture county! Quick, change the horse! Change the horse! "
At this moment, as expected by Shao Yingchen, Nanyang Mansion, near Runing, first found that something was wrong, because the heavy supply of Nanyang Weifu has not been urged in Nanyang as usual. After two days of hesitation, after two days of hesitation , Nanyang Zhifu Cui Shida sent offers to visit Runing House, and some incense visits were suddenly shocked.
Nanyang Wei was overwhelmed, and the failure of Runing House for a few days, and the random people of Runing House were rushing towards Kaifeng.
From the governance of Ruinufu, Ruyang and the surrounding counties, "Ning Be Anan Hungry Bang, do not do a praying mantis." marshal.
Even if Nanyang Zhifu was dull, he knew that the sky was about to collapse, so he reported to Shenjing with six hundred miles.
In fact, Yingchuan Mansion, which is not far from Runing Mansion, is also reporting to Shenjing and Kaifengfu, who is anxious to report to Shenjing and Kaifeng. The text of the court. "The text." The text.
Of course, after the opening of the opening of the opening this morning, the county government, which was close to the Fengfu Mansion, was also being delivered to Shenjing with six hundred miles.
However, the report was not being surrounded by Kaifeng Mansion, but Kaifeng's trap! But the military situation was still on the road and did not reach Shenjing.
At this time, the post -emperor's face changed slightly, hearing the seriousness of the matter, and instructed: "Come, change to a horse."
Not to mention, the station reported letter, but said that Shenjing Anchangfang, in a inn, the second floor, the thieves of the two Gao Yue Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs, at this moment in the box, put the Fan Yangzheng on the head on the table on the side. Take off the shoes and put a pair of stinky feet into a wooden basin.
The big -faced military uniform with a slightly face -sized military uniform, soaked a hot water foot, laughed: "This Shenjing City is indeed under the feet of Guan Zi, it is really rich. .”
Another tall young man worried: "Brother Zhang, we have delayed some time on the road. Don't delay the big brother.
"It is also delayed for two days without tightening. It has been delayed for a long time." "
It turned out that the two got Gao Yue's order. They were too tired to be in a hurry, and after getting out of Henan, under the proposal of the surname of Zhang, they stayed in Shangluo for a day. As Shao Yingchen thought, first -General General Step reported.
To a certain extent, Shao Yingchen's arrangement was disrupted. If the Jie was sent to the Jie first, at least the court must be maintained in this excitement for a few days, and when other channels came out, the grandfather of the temple will be before and after. Suspicious, even looking for a person to check, such a delay, in order to occupy the rebels in and sealed, delayed it a few days.
"I heard it on the road just now that King Wei of the imperial court was still married, and I didn't know what the Princess Wei looked like. If she could sleep in the master concubine in this life, it was worth the death." The surnamed Tianwen smiled.
The tall young man was worried: "Brother Zhang, we still go back quickly. Here are all people in the court."
"At this time, I was in a hurry to go back to do. In Beijing, I just took a look at the movement of the court." Zhang surnamed Dahan waved his hand, and said with a smile: "Besides, we finally got a trip. For a few days in this Shenjing City, I saw the little lady in Xiaguan's medium -sized place.
The brother he brought was timid, but the blue building in Shangluo was not less toss than he.
It is hard to say that the tall young man see this.
