Dali Academy.
Luo Qingyi and Yun Xi sat face to face. Yun Xi was bored. Since the last time his story books were taken away by Xu Shoucheng, Yun Xi had no new story books to read. He could only study the "Four Sage Classics" every day. 》.
However, all the efforts he put in these days were in vain. When he was taking a rest a few days ago, Emperor Taiping was not in good health and did not summon Princess Yunxi. Therefore, Yunxi was quite frustrated these days, feeling that he had tried his best but failed. was detected.
I have relaxed a lot these days.
At this time, she stretched out her little feet very happily, put them on the desk, and ate the grapes sent as tribute from the Western Regions, giving priority to them.
"The prince has arrived!!" At this moment, a voice was heard in the distance.
"Why did His Highness the Crown Prince come here??" Luo Qingyi's eyes were quite suspicious at this time. Emperor Taiping did not care about the government affairs, and the Crown Prince of the East Palace supervised the country. He was very busy. He usually either discussed matters in the East Palace or went down to observe the public sentiment. , how come you have free time today and come to the academy?
Yun Xi was also startled, obviously he didn't expect the prince to come: "Brother, what are you doing here? He never comes here."
"Yunxi, Yunxi..." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince shouted to Princess Yunxi before he entered the door.
At this time, Yun Xi didn't bother to put on his shoes, stood up in a hurry, and ran out. Although he was suspicious, he still went to greet his eldest brother.
Yunxi was not a direct descendant, but Prince Donggong was the eldest son of Emperor Taiping.
So even though Yun Xi was quite favored, she had never been arrogant and did not dare to make a mistake in front of the prince. This time when the prince came to her, no matter what the purpose was, she would greet him with a smile.
"Yunxi has met His Highness the Crown Prince." Yun Xi stood outside at this time and saluted His Highness the Crown Prince uprightly.
"Qing Yi pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince." Luo Qingyi also walked out of the study at this time and saluted His Highness the Crown Prince.
"What do you call your Highness the Crown Prince? No more kissing, right?" Yun Wuji said angrily, raising his hand to signal his servants to send the things he had prepared to the study. As he said that, he took Yun Xi's hand again: "I I still like to hear you call me big brother. When you were a kid, have you forgotten how your big brother would carry you out to play with you?"
At this time, Yunxi was flattered and followed His Royal Highness into the study.
"Back then, you were so young, but you still liked to cling to me." Yun Wuji showed a fond smile on his face, and gestured with his hands, "Brother is busy with work and can't spare time to see you. These days, Nanhang City has sent freshly made osmanthus cakes and green plum wine, until you like sweets the most, so I thought of sending them to you and also stopping by to see you."
Yun Xi was even more flattered and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Your Highness..."
Seeing that Yun Wuji's expression was about to change, Yun Xi quickly changed his words and said, "Thank you for your concern, brother."
"Yes." Yun Wuji patted Yun Xi's hand, and at the same time, the servants quickly vacated the desk. Osmanthus cakes and some exquisite snacks were now filled with the entire desk, including green plums. Pair the wine with ice cubes, and the fragrance of green plums will instantly spread out and make your mouth twitch.
Yun Wuji sat cross-legged at the table and motioned for Yun Xi and Luo Qingyi to sit down. The servants retreated after doing all this and closed the doors and windows before leaving.
"Try it, I brought it specially for you." Yun Wuji said to Yun Xi at this time, while he raised a glass of green plum wine and drank it happily.
Yunxi pinched a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake and put it into his mouth. He felt his taste buds were instantly exploded. The sweet-scented osmanthus cake melted in his mouth and had just the right amount of sweetness. Yunxi's eyes lit up.
Yun Wuji noticed the change in the expression on Yun Xi's face, and said with a smile: "How about it, brother didn't lie to you, it tastes delicious."
"Thank you, brother." Yun Xi nodded vigorously. She was so immersed in the delicious food that she forgot to think about the reason why her brother came to her.
"Qingyi, have you entered the sixth level of Tiangang??" At this time, Yun Wuji looked at Luo Qingyi with interest and asked.
"Reporting to Your Highness the Crown Prince, I was lucky enough to enter the sixth rank not long ago." Luo Qingyi replied at this time. Luo Qingyi was able to consider her identity clearly. As the daughter of a courtier, she naturally cannot be as casual as Yun Xi. After all, no matter what He said that the two of them were brothers and sisters, but she, Luo Qingyi, was just a reading companion.
"It's good to be at the sixth level. The Shenhou can't support himself alone. The northern barbarian army has been assembled in the far north. The cold winter is coming. They will definitely send their troops south to invade my northern territory. Although the Shenhou is a minister of the military, , the pillar of the country, but there must be some shortcomings in strength. If you enter the sixth level, you can go to the north to help the Lord of Gods in the future!" Yun Wuji said with a smile at this time.
"I will obey the prince's teachings." Luo Qingyi nodded.
Yun Wuji put down the green plum wine in his hand and asked again: "Qingyi, I heard that your husband is from the human race from the north. He is also an amazing poet. He is now practicing in Jiangnan Academy??"
Luo Qingyi was startled when he heard this.
When Yun Xi heard this, he also put down the sweet-scented osmanthus cake in his hand.
Is this Fang Yi already so famous? Even the Prince of the East Palace knew that there was such a person as Fang Yi? ?
Luo Qingyi hesitated for a moment, but still replied: "Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, yes, Fang Yi does have an astonishing poetic talent, and he is indeed practicing in Jiangnan Academy."
"When will the bright moon come? Ask the sky for wine." Yun Wuji raised his glass again with a smile and said, "I like this poem very much."
"Your husband-in-law is a good young man, and the Lord Shen's vision is indeed right." Yun Wuji continued: "I then ordered Jiangnan Academy to train him well, and he will be another pillar of my Dali talent in the future! "
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. When I get back, I will convey His Highness's sincere advice to your husband." Luo Qingyi thanked her repeatedly.
Speaking of this, Yun Wuji softly said "hmm". He didn't know if he took Luo Qingyi's thanks to heart into consideration, or if he didn't hear what Luo Qingyi was saying at all.
Luo Qingyi understood immediately, stood up and said, "Qingyi will not disturb His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Princess' reminiscence."
With that said, he stood up and left.
Yun Wuji had a smile on his face at this moment, but when Luo Qingyi left, Yun Xi suddenly felt that the atmosphere had become serious.
Yun Xi put down the cake in his hand and asked, "Brother, if you have anything to do with Yun Xi, please just give me your orders."
"Eat a few more pieces, and I'll ask my servants to come and give them to you later." Yun Wuji looked at Yun Xi dotingly.
Yun Xi couldn't resist Yun Wuji's wishes, so he ate a few more pieces, and then said, "Brother, I'm full. If you have anything to do, please tell me."
Yun Wuji then nodded and said sincerely: "Yun Xi, I heard that Xiu Mu, my father did not summon you this time??"
Yun Xi nodded: "The prince who serves my father said that my father is currently in a critical period of recuperation and cannot be interrupted, so this time he did not summon me to take a rest."
"Yes." Yun Wuji nodded, smiled and said, "I met my father once before Xiu Mu. His expression was acceptable, and he said he missed you."
After saying that, Yun Wuji said again: "Yunxi, if my elder brother remembers correctly, you must have turned sixteen this year."
"Yes, brother." Yun Xi replied.
"Sixteen has reached adulthood. It's time to think about your life-long affairs." Yun Wuji looked at Yunxi and asked: "Yunxi, have you ever found someone you'd like, a young master from the Book of Rites, a dignified appearance and extraordinary martial prowess? I heard that he has also been admiring you for a long time, what do you think??"
As soon as these words came out, Yun Xi immediately understood. It turned out that her eldest brother came to her for her life-long matter.
It's just that Yun Xi doesn't understand. Yun Wuji is the prince of the East Palace, that is, the crown prince.
There are all princes under the father's knees, and she is the only princess. But precisely because of this, the eldest brother should not have any hostile thoughts towards her.
As a princess, she would naturally not pose any threat to her eldest brother. No matter how much her father liked her, he would not be able to pass the throne to her.
But in this case, why is the eldest brother so concerned about his life-long affairs, and hearing what he means, he wants to marry him off as soon as possible, just like the water that is thrown out?
Yun Xi shook his head: "Of course Feng Shangshu's son is excellent, but Yun Xi has not thought about it yet. Besides, it is his father who has the final say in matters of marriage, and Yun Xi has no ideas of his own."
"What about An Nanbo's grandson? He is a scholar and is quite talented in Dali Academy. I have met him once and he is very extraordinary..." Yun Wuji asked again.
"Brother, Yunxi really has no plans to get married for the time being." Yunxi politely refused again.
Yun Wuji was not angry at all. On the contrary, the smile on his face began to grow stronger.
Yun Wuji smiled and said: "Then you said you haven't thought about this. These two people are the top leaders of my younger generation in Dali. You haven't taken a fancy to them. Do you already have someone in your mind? Tell me quietly. Who is the eldest brother? Not only will the eldest brother keep it a secret for you, but he will also personally tell the father to recruit that person to be your consort."
"Brother, Yunxi doesn't dare to deceive brother. It's true. Yunxi has never thought about getting married." Yunxi stood up at this time and said solemnly.
"Okay, since you don't have a candidate, eldest brother has an immature idea. I wonder if you are willing to do it." Yun Wuji spoke again at this time.
Yun Xi was stunned. She never imagined that the ultimate purpose of the prince's eldest brother in front of her was to introduce her to her consort? ?
"Yun Xi, you are my sister. I won't hide it from you. Now the Dali Dynasty seems to be cooking in flames and blooming with flowers, but there are secret undercurrents and a difficult situation." Yun Wuji stood up at this time: "Dali The three major forces that have been surrounded by enemies for three years, the Southern Miao, the Northern Barbarians, and the Southeast Sea Demons, are most likely colluding together and are ready to make a move."
There was a trace of solemnity in Yun Wuji's eyes: "For the current plan, we must divide them into pieces and defeat them one by one. The one that is easiest to be divided is Nanmiao."
Yun Xi had no idea why Yun Wuji had to talk so much about the affairs of the court in front of her, but she could only listen and did not dare to interrupt.
But when Yun Xi heard Yun Wuji's last words, saying that the easiest way to differentiate was Nan Miao, she seemed to have guessed something, and her face suddenly turned pale.
"I heard that the son of the Gu King of the Gu clan of the Miao family in the south has been admiring you for a long time..." Yun Wuji stared at Yun Xi with burning eyes at this time. He seemed not to notice the confusion and uneasiness in Yun Xi's heart, but once again He asked: "Is that so?"
