Since Sun Shi threw herself into the lake, Luo Bingxuan was out of danger, and Long Fei also returned to Prince Yi's Mansion.
On this day, Long Fei, who was usually calm, came anxiously to report: "Master, it's bad, the study was stolen and the tiger charm was lost."
Luo Yunchu took a breath. Although she was not good at history and had not read a few classical novels, the name Tiger Fu sounded very powerful. Coupled with Long Fei's eager expression at the moment, it would be a shame to lose this time. It must be something great.
The tiger talisman is the military talisman used by Beiming to dispatch troops and generals. It is divided into two parts, the center and the commander each hold half.
Before getting married, Xiao Beichen had been away fighting for many years. Emperor Ming solemnly handed over the tiger talisman to him and allowed him to return to Beijing without handing it over.
This time when Xiao Chengyun went on an expedition, Emperor Ming only gave him an edict to send troops. The tiger talisman was still in Xiao Beichen's hands. How could he have imagined that something like this would happen.
Luo Yunchu and Long Fei both looked at Xiao Beichen quietly, waiting for his decision.
Xiao Beichen was slightly distracted, but when he came back to his senses, he was very calm, "You can steal something from Prince Yi's Mansion. The other party has a good background. Is there any clue left behind?"
"No," Long Fei wanted to die to apologize and blamed himself, "I will go find him now."
"Come back," Xiao Beichen lowered his head and stroked the silver flowing cloud pattern on his sleeves and said, "The tiger talisman is not lost, the piece in the study is fake, and whoever steals the tiger talisman will soon know that what he stole is a fake.
Don't reveal the news that the fake tiger charm is lost. Security has been tightened these days. I doubt they will come back again if they haven't stolen it.
If we can catch the thief, the initiative will be in our hands. "
However, a few days passed and the thief did not come again. The news that the Tiger Talisman was lost in Prince Yi's Mansion spread like wildfire and was heard in the streets.
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On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the princes brought the princesses to the palace for a banquet.
When Xiao Beichen and Luo Yunchu arrived, the hall was already full of people. Even Chu Princess Hua Xiyan came to join in the New Year's fun after Luo Yunchu diagnosed her as being in a critical period.
Sitting at the head of the hall were Empress Dowager Su, Emperor Ming, and Empress Zhen, with Empress Dowager Su in the middle. Everyone came forward like running water, kowtowed, said auspicious words to wish the New Year, and received red envelopes in three steps.
Luo Yunchu wore her hairpin heavily today, which made her feel dizzy from kowtowing. If it weren't for the thick red envelope, she might not be able to say this auspicious words.
Everyone took turns performing the three steps. When the hands of the three Queen Mothers handing out red envelopes were about to cramp, it was finally over and they could proceed to the next step, eating.
It is indeed a Spring Festival palace banquet. The banquet is rich and the food is hard. All we have to do is wait for Emperor Ming to announce the start of the meal.
Luo Yunchu was overjoyed when Emperor Ming said "Let's open the banquet". The rules of the palace banquet were very tiring, and she was actually hungry for a long time.
Empress Dowager Su was so happy when she saw how delicious Luo Yunchu was eating, "Yunchu, this kid is so lovable. Eat more and keep your body healthy, so that you can give birth to a fat great-grandson for the Ai family." .”
Very good, such a big occasion also stimulates the birth?
Luo Yunchu smiled coquettishly and heard a discordant voice, "The sixth brother and sister have bright personalities. It is rare for them to be so calm and composed after such a big thing happened in the house."
Xiao Beilin put on a serious face and said, "Yiran, why are you bringing up such a shameful thing during the New Year celebrations?"
"That's right, Sixth Brother and Sister, I'm the one who said too much." Although Luo Yiran said this, she looked like she was watching a good show.
At this time, the people eating melons also looked at Luo Yunchu.
Luo Yunchu had to look up from the array of delicacies such as lentils with ginger sauce, fresh bamboo shoots with crab roe, and amber duck tongue.
"Luo Yiran, if it weren't for Father's permission, it stands to reason that this Spring Festival palace banquet is really not suitable for you as a concubine. Come here as soon as you come, so many delicacies can't stop your mouth.
What did you just call me? Six younger siblings? You are not King Wen’s wife, so it’s inappropriate to call her that, right? Luo Yunchu raised his eyebrows.
With so many people watching, Luo Yiran immediately blushed.
Emperor Ming immediately grasped the key point, "What happened to Prince Yi's Mansion?"
Xiao Beichen frowned, "Nothing happened in Prince Yi's Mansion."
Xiao Beilin looked at his expression and advised: "Sixth brother, since my father asked you, why should you hide it?"
"What is this king hiding?" Xiao Beichen looked at him with raised eyebrows, seemingly unfriendly.
"I heard that the Tiger Talisman was lost in Prince Yi's Mansion." Xiao Beilin stopped talking in circles and replied directly.
No one was surprised at all, but their eyes were glued. It seemed that everyone had heard the rumor.
Emperor Ming didn't respond at all. Only Queen Zhen asked eagerly: "Chen'er, is this possible?"
"The tiger talisman is not lost, it is still here." Xiao Beichen replied without changing his expression.
"Sixth brother, the tiger talisman is lost. Let's find a solution together. You can't lie in this hall."
Xiao Beilin's words aroused Xiao Beiye's disdain. He curled his red lips and said: "Lao Wu, if you really cared and wanted to help Sixth Brother, when you heard this news, regardless of whether it was true or not, we would have gone to Prince Yi's Mansion to find a solution together. ”
"My king..." Xiao Beilin was speechless for a moment.
"Yes, fifth brother, the loss of the tiger talisman is no small matter. If you had heard about it earlier, why didn't you come to our Prince Yi's Mansion to remind you. If it is really lost, we can race against time to find it.
Fortunately, our prince kept it well and did not lose it. It just disappointed some people who wanted to see a joke. Luo Yunchu added faintly.
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Ming looked at Xiao Beilin with a little disappointment.
Xiao Beichen narrowed his eyes. It was impossible for Xiao Beiye to steal the tiger talisman. Xiao Beilin had no ability to steal the tiger talisman. And judging from his performance in the main hall, at most he just wanted to see a joke and show off his quick words.
And Emperor Ming, his father, never got angry when he heard that he had lost the tiger talisman, nor was he surprised when he heard that he had not lost the tiger talisman, nor did he ask him to produce the tiger talisman as proof.
It was as if he knew all this already.
Why bother? If you want to return to military power, just say so.
He clearly knew that the tiger talisman he ordered to get back was fake, or that the tiger talisman he wanted to get back in the first place was fake. He wanted to get the tiger talisman back, but he didn't want to hurt the relationship between father and son, so he had to take a roundabout way to remind Xiao Beichen. Send back the tiger charm.
After thinking about all this, he tilted his head disdainfully.
"I'm a little drunk. Let's ask An back home in advance." This was said to Luo Yunchu.
"Okay." Luo Yunchu replied softly.
"The Tiger Talisman should have been returned to the Ministry of War long ago. It is still not safe to leave it here." This was said to Emperor Ming.
"Okay!" Emperor Ming replied loudly.
Xiao Beilin was secretly proud that Xiao Beichen had lost his military power, which was the first pleasure of the new year!
"Yesterday, the Qintian Supervisor observed the Five Stars in the Sky above Prince Yi's Mansion. This is a sign of the emperor. Today, I specially appoint Xiao Beichen, the sixth son of the emperor, as the crown prince and move into the East Palace at a selected date."
After hearing this, everyone immediately knelt down and said, "Greetings to the Crown Prince!"
