"Although my mother-in-law doesn't like me, I usually go to the Emperor's Empress. She treats me very well. She has delicious food and fun things, and she always thinks of me. There is also Sister Xianglan, who is the best at Cuju. Even compared with Gao Taiwei, I'm not giving in. I play Cuju with my little sister every day, and my skills have improved a lot. Maybe Brother Huan, you can't even kick me now..."
Zhao Yingluo was like a lark, chattering about her daily life in the palace. Jiang Mu was also willing to listen. The little girl was very smart and knew who was good to her and who was not good to her, so she was not bullied. ...
The Imperial Empress is talking about the current queen, Queen Xiansu.
When Jiang Mu's biological mother in this life, Queen Xiangong Wang, died, Jiang Mu was only nine years old. He moved out of the palace when he was thirteen. During this period, he was raised by Queen Xiansu.
Queen Xiansu had always been kind, and because she was childless, she treated Jiang Mu as if she were her own child and loved her...
But for some unknown reason, everything changed after Jiang Mu moved out of the palace. Queen Xiansu began to intentionally alienate Jiang Mu. Whenever Jiang Mu came to the palace to see her, she, like Zhao Ji, always found various reasons to avoid seeing her. , so that in the past seven or eight years, mother and son would only see each other symbolically during the New Year reunion.
Now when he heard Zhao Yingluo talking about Queen Xiansu, Jiang Mu couldn't help but feel sad. Come to think of it, she had no choice but to do this...
"Alright little sister, you have also visited Jingshi Mountain. After what happened just now, my father should have known that you secretly ran out of the palace. You went back too late. Brother Huan won't be able to talk to you tomorrow."
The sacrificial ceremony should have ended by now. Next is Zhou Tong's 100th birthday banquet, and Jiang Mu should also go up.
"No, my father has an appointment with Captain Gao to play Cuju today, so he won't care about me..." Zhao Yingluo shook Jiang Mu's sleeves and shook her little head.
In an occasion like the Demon Suppression Division, Zhao Ji, as an official of the Song Dynasty, naturally wanted to avoid suspicion. Jiang Mu had not seen this little girl for a long time. Seeing her appearance, he really couldn't bear to refuse, so he said: "Okay, but you Don't stay too far away from Brother Huan."
"Yeah, don't worry, brother Huan, my little sister will definitely follow you every step of the way..."
The sun is shining brightly and it doesn't feel hot.
When they arrived at the mountain gate, the old gentleman was already crowded with people. Jianghu people, court officials, and people cultivating immortals were all one and the same, and they would not be mixed together. Jiang Mu naturally wanted to go to the court...
"His Royal Highness Prince Ding has arrived and presented you with a century-old jade stone and a pair of longevity peaches."
After hearing the greetings, some of the officials in the hospital looked sideways, some looked expressionless, as if they had not heard anything, and continued chatting and laughing with their colleagues. A few even showed disdain and ridiculed...
Jiang Mu didn't care about it, but Zhao Yingluo felt a little unnatural when being looked at by so many people, so he couldn't help but move the scarf up on his face so that it could block more of them.
Pei'er had returned to Prince Ding's Mansion with Changfu and the others before. Only Jiang Mu and Zhao Yingluo came to pay homage to her birthday. This is a large courtyard. Entering the courtyard, you can see small bridges and flowing water, red flowers and green willows, and many rockeries. There are pavilions, pavilions and other prosperous scenery, which is even more beautiful than Dingwang's Mansion...
"Every time eldest brother goes out, he is always followed by an old slave. Why don't we see that old slave today?"
While wandering around with Zhao Yingluo, a voice suddenly appeared, disturbing the interest of the two brothers and sisters.
Jiang Mu turned around and saw the third prince, Prince Yun Zhao Kai, walking over with four or five companions with a faint smile on his face.
If it had been before, Jiang Mu would have naturally greeted him cordially and called him "Third Brother."
But now, Jiang Mu just feels extremely bored. Needless to say, this guy must be here to provoke trouble.
There was also a faint smile on his face, and he said: "Changfu, my eldest brother had something to tell him and I didn't take him with me. However, today is Director Zhou's 100th birthday. I think I won't fall into the water like I did on my wedding day." Bar..."
The smile on Zhao Kai's face stagnated, but he quickly concealed the shock in his eyes and said: "Brother, as long as you pay more attention to your steps, you won't fall into the water. It seems that eldest brother has changed a lot recently. Speaking of which, That sunset, wouldn’t it be a blessing in disguise for my eldest brother?”
"That's right. It's indeed a blessing in disguise. How about the third brother falling into the water too?"
"Haha, big brother is always good at joking..."
The two brothers were talking and laughing, appearing to be good brothers, but in fact they had something to say, and they were tit-for-tat...
Zhao Kai looked at Zhao Yingluo, who was hiding behind Jiang Mu, and said, "Little sister, why do you need to do so much? Everyone knows how majestic you were following your elder brother just now. Do you really think that wearing a face scarf can hide your identity?"
It seems like he is teaching Zhao Yingluo a lesson, but in fact he is just saying Jiang Mu. You are still you. No matter how much you change, you still can't change your essence.
Jiang Mu could tell that he was referring to himself, but he didn't give in at all, saying: "Three brothers, what you said is wrong. The reason why the little girl wears a hijab is not to hide her identity, but because of her appearance." She is too beautiful and is afraid that some flies will notice her and use unspeakable means to harm her..."
He used Zhao Yingluo as a metaphor for himself, and then he compared him to a fly, who was used to using despicable means that were not on the table.
Zhao Kai couldn't hold himself any longer, and his face began to turn gloomy. From the beginning to now, he had never suffered a loss from Jiang Mu, even in terms of words!
He couldn't help but gritted his teeth and said: "Oh, in this case, the little sister should indeed wear a veil, but she should also be more careful. If she sneaks out of the palace, her father will find out, and she will be detained..."
I have arrested so many people here in public. I am waiting for my father to find out and hold you accountable!
"It doesn't matter. Tomorrow, big brother, I will personally explain the situation to my father and verbally insult the princess who has not left the palace. I believe that my father will understand what I am doing. Besides... the little sister sneaked out of the palace not because of fun, but It is to pray for my father and the empresses in the palace, so it is excusable..."
Zhao Kai knew that he couldn't take advantage of Jiang Mu verbally today, so he had to force out a smile and said: "It seems that the eldest brother has his own plan in mind. I won't disturb you and my little sister for hanging out. Take your leave."
"Let's go, don't send me away!"
Zhao Kai suppressed the anger in his heart, turned around and left with his companions.
To be honest, Jiang Mu couldn't help but admire Zhao Kai. He had lived two lifetimes, and he was so forbearing at a young age. He was indeed much better than himself before.
"Brother Huan, is my little sister causing trouble for you..."
After Zhao Kai left, Zhao Yingluo said in a worried tone. Although she couldn't understand what the two said, she could tell that the third brother was using his father to suppress his brother Huan.
"How could it be? Just don't worry, little sister. Brother Huan will be with you for everything." Jiang Mu comforted her little head, touching her head.
Recalling that every time he was bullied when he was a child, Brother Huan would come to help him. Zhao Yingluo suddenly smiled and said, "Well, as long as Brother Huan is here, they will bully Brother Huan."
Jiang Mu: "..."
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"Damn it, I didn't expect that after not seeing him for a few days, he would become so sharp-tongued and sharp-tongued. I'm so frustrated!" Zhao Kai said angrily after leaving Jiang Mu.
"Your Highness, don't take it to heart. The days ahead are long and the gains and losses are not worth considering," said a scribe beside him.
Thinking of that plan, Zhao Kai nodded slightly and said: "Yes, let him live well for a while, and when I come to power, I will make sure he looks good!"
Thinking of the charming figure of the eldest daughter of the Zhu family, he felt heartbroken. Damn it, I pushed him into the pool that day, but I didn't expect to let him live. After such a long time to recover, the two of them may have consummated their relationship...
The scribe who spoke earlier saw that Zhao Kai's face was still unkind, so he thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I have a note that will not only temporarily relieve the hatred in Your Highness' heart, but also make the reputation of King Ding's recent actions be used to set off Your Highness. "
"Oh? What a clever plan, tell me quickly..."
Jiang Mu didn't know that Zhao Kai was plotting against him. He was bringing Zhao Yingluo to the banquet.
Among the deep green bamboos, there are many pavilions built with red silk couplets, lanterns, etc...
In the pavilion, some people sit alone or together with three or five people. There is no chaos in the scattered spaces. It is obviously designed in advance. Because Jiang Mu is a prince, he can sit alone at a table. The boy originally wanted to give it to Zhao Yingluo. A table, but she refused, saying she wanted to sit with Jiang Mu.
The two of them sat cross-legged side by side in front of a square table with fresh fruits, wine, pastries and preserves neatly arranged. Apart from wine, Jiang Mu was not interested in sweets, so Zhao Yingluo cleaned all these foods.
Logically speaking, as the eldest son of the emperor, it was up to him to say something, but with Zhao Kai here, it was naturally not his turn. As soon as Zhao Kai came in, many officials came forward: "I have met His Royal Highness King Yun. "
Only a few people, those with low official positions, were drinking alone, and Jiang Mu remembered all of them.
Zhao Kai was very proud and glanced at Jiang Mu provocatively, as if to say: "Look, what are you going to fight with me for?"
He bowed his hands to everyone and said: "I am very happy to meet you all worthy ministers. Today is to celebrate Director Zhou Tong's 100th birthday. You don't have to be so polite to avoid overestimating the guest."
The officials were greatly moved by being so friendly. One of them, a fat man with rich clothes and a good figure, said: "His Royal Highness, King Yun, is still easy-going and can get along well with us. Unlike someone who insists on being the eldest son and shows off his arrogance. From this attitude, we can see how right Emperor Renzong was in favoring the virtuous rather than the eldest!"
This guy just pointed at Jiang Mu's nose and pointed his gun at Jiang Mu. Everyone also looked at Jiang Mu, wanting to see how he would respond.
Of course, more because I want to see him unable to get off the stage.
"Shut up! It's obvious that you ignored my eldest brother, but when did you become my eldest brother's arrogance!"
Hearing someone spurring Jiang Mu, before Jiang Mu spoke, Zhao Yingluo became unhappy. He put down the unfinished apple in his hand and scolded the fat man who spoke.
