Ajiu

Chapter 54 True temperament
The tenth prince knew a lot of grasses, and when it was time for dinner, he made a special trip to Kunning Palace to show off to the queen.He had just arrived at the gate of Kunning Palace, when a court lady greeted him and said hello, "Your Highness Tenth." She took him to Xinuang Pavilion.

In Xinuang Pavilion, a lady in her mid-fifties was sitting with a smile on the upper head, and a young man in his 20s was sitting on the official hat chair on the lower head.This young man was handsome and heroic, although there was a smile between his brows and eyes, there was an indescribable dignity and majesty, and he didn't look very close.

The tenth prince shouted happily: "Mother, big brother!"

Of these two, one is his mother, Empress Zhang, and the other is his eldest brother, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Although Empress Zhang is no longer young, the delicate and beautiful face of the past is still faintly visible.She smiled slightly, and beckoned to the tenth prince, "What did you learn today? Who did you play with? I hope you're happy." The tenth prince said with a smile, "The teacher talked about Li Sao, so I went to the palace garden I went to see Fangcao."

The prince's voice was deep and pleasant, with an elegant smile on his lips, "Since when did Xiao Shi become so eager to learn? It's impressive." There was a sense of joking in his words, and it was obvious that he was very close to his younger brother.

The tenth prince leaned against Empress Zhang, pursed his lips, "I've always been diligent and inquisitive, so elder brother knows?" The phoenix's eyes were full of grievances, and the long eyelashes were slightly upturned, trembling like butterfly feathers, cute and Pitiful.

The prince laughed happily.

Empress Zhang looked at the handsome and noble eldest son and the extraordinary beautiful youngest son with a smile, let alone the comfort in her heart.What is better than brotherly love? Brothers are of the same heart, and their benefits cut through gold.

"Did you quarrel with your father these few days?" Queen Zhang asked softly, patting her youngest son next to her.

"Yes." The tenth prince raised his eyebrows and smiled brightly, "I went to ask my father for something yesterday! Mi Xiangyang's calligraphy is magnificent and elegant, so I asked my father for an authentic one."

Mi Xiangyang studied calligraphy the most and achieved the greatest achievement in his life. His ink marks are invaluable.

"What do you want?" Empress Zhang laughed.

"Xiao Shi has good eyesight!" The prince praised with a smile.

The tenth prince smiled slightly, "Father is too stingy. When he heard that I wanted Mi Xiangyang's authentic work, he shook his head repeatedly, saying that he likes Mi Xiangyang the most, and he is reluctant to give it to others. Of course I don't agree, 'Father, am I someone else?'" There is no other way, so I have to give me a gift of heavenly horse."

Both Queen Zhang and the prince smiled.That is to say, Xiao Shi can play tricks like this, and it's really impossible to change someone.

Who would dare to be so presumptuous in front of the emperor who is ten years younger than the prince?No one has the guts.As for the younger brothers who are ten years younger, hehe, they still don’t know who Mi Xiangyang is.Eleven and Twelve will probably only reach out for candy, and Thirteen is even smaller, and they still can’t walk or talk.

The tenth prince was chatting with Empress Zhang and the crown prince when a servant came from Qianqing Palace, "The emperor ordered His Royal Highness to come and see you." Empress Zhang smiled slightly, "Hurry up, little ten, your father is calling you, be sure It's something good again." The tenth prince nodded, "Mother is right, and I think so, father must have something good to reward me." The tone was very reasonable.

"Father is busy with state affairs, Xiao Shi is obedient, don't just mess around with dad." The prince stood up and explained with a smile.

The tenth prince respectfully agreed, "Yes, big brother." He bid farewell to Queen Zhang and the prince, and left.

After the Tenth Prince went out, there was silence in the Xinuang Pavilion.

After a long while, Empress Zhang said slowly: "You brothers and sisters, Ningshou and Fushou have declined, and you won't see your father for a year. You are the heir of the country. When you meet your father, you must have a serious discussion. State affairs. Now, only Xiao Shi can make love at your father's knee."

Queen Zhang and the crown prince glanced at each other with bitterness in their eyes.

Prince, it has always been difficult to do.The difficulty of being a prince is not whether you are good enough, but whether you are too good or too bad, the degree is difficult to grasp.If you do it too well, it will inevitably make the emperor who is still sitting on the throne suspicious, what's the matter?You kid can't wait to replace me.If you don't do it well, it won't work. How can I rest assured that I will hand over the foundation of my ancestors to you with your worthless appearance.

The longer the crown prince works, the less affectionate he will be with the emperor. There is no way to do it.

As for Empress Zhang, she and the emperor are the original husband and wife, and they have gone through ups and downs together for decades.But she is old, Fanghua is gone, youth is gone, the emperor in his 50s is not willing to get close to the 50-year-old Empress Zhang, he prefers young and beautiful women, fresh and bright, understanding, and every inch of her body His skin was crystal clear and smooth, and he seemed to become younger when he was with young women.

Concubine Qiu Gui is young, beautiful, and can act like a baby. Sometimes she respects him as an emperor, sometimes she loves him as her husband, and sometimes she giggles at him, "Your Majesty, you are just like my father."

Duke Xingguo is about the same age as the emperor, and the emperor can really be the father of Concubine Qiu.

When Qiu Guifei said this, the emperor was not annoyed, he smiled and opened his arms to her, "Come here, dad loves you." He really treated her like a daughter.

Probably Concubine Qiu's liveliness and presumptuousness took advantage of the emperor's heart, and the emperor found it very enjoyable and indulgent in her Guangfu Palace.

Concubine Qiu Gui, a young and charming concubine, has been favored, how can she not be arrogant.She sent the emperor away with her front foot, and then she would show off in front of Empress Zhang and the concubines with her back foot. In the harem, she was going to walk sideways.

However, the emperor is over 50 years old, and his pets are not only women, but also children.Among the concubines, he loves the noble concubine Qiu the most. Among the children, he loves the tenth prince the most, the youngest son of Queen Zhang who was born in middle age.

"Xiao Shi, I was born at a good time." Empress Zhang said slowly, "A few years before your father came to the throne, there were either wars in the north or drought in the south, and it was really depressing. Later, the Yellow River was clear, and that year was exceptionally peaceful. , your father was very happy and changed his name to Tianqing. Xiao Shi was born in the winter of the first year of Tianqing."

Ben was born at a good time, and his appearance is extraordinary and beautiful, so attractive, how could the emperor not love her.Ever since the tenth prince was born, the emperor liked and pampered him very much.

Even the Ninth Princess, who was born immediately after the Tenth Prince, was also blessed with the success of everything in the first year of Tianqing, and the Emperor treated her very well.Compared with other concubine princesses, the nine princesses are much luckier.

"Xiao Shi is indeed blessed." The crown prince nodded, "Who doesn't like a blessed child? Mother, it's only right for Daddy to love Xiao Shi."

Empress Zhang smiled, "Yes." As the empress herself, the two sons and two daughters of the empress now have face in front of the emperor, and there is only one little ten left.Fortunately, there is Xiao Shi, otherwise, even if the status of the crown prince and the empress are not affected, the direct descendants will be disgraced and disheartened.

"Xiao Shi is getting older, shouldn't he be more sensible?" The prince hesitated for a while, "Would my father not like it if I always act recklessly with my father?"

Acting like a baby is cute when you are young, but when you grow up, it is annoying.

"No." Empress Zhang said lightly: "Look at the one from Guangfu Palace, and you will know. Maybe your father likes to be presumptuous and genuine when he is old."

Empress Zhang also understood that Concubine Qiu was favored because she was young and beautiful, but not just young and beautiful.There are many young and beautiful women in the six palaces, but there are few women who dare to speak, laugh, and presumptuous like Concubine Qiu. Perhaps what the emperor likes is the so-called "true temperament".

Concubine Qiu's unruly words and deeds would occasionally reach the emperor's ears, and the emperor would smile indulgently, "She has a true temperament. Empress, it is rare for me to have a vivid and real person by my side. Please bear with me."

Of course Queen Zhang agreed with a smile.

True temperament, where does the true temperament come from in this harem?Queen Zhang thought sarcastically.

Concubine Qiu Gui was hidden in Xingguo Duke's mansion since she was a child, and she didn't even have a chance to show her face. How can she have a true temperament?Damn it.It means that the emperor is fascinated by sex and can believe this.

"You don't need to restrain Xiao Shi, as long as he remains like this." Queen Zhang ordered.

The prince smiled, "Yes, mother, you are still thoughtful."

Dad likes true temperament, one is old, and the other is limited by status, so he must never reveal this "true temperament" in front of father, so Xiao Shi is the only one left.

"You, lady, it is proper to give birth to an heir as soon as possible." Queen Zhang scolded, "You are not too young, so you can't delay your heir."

The crown prince got married six years ago. In the Ciqing Palace, there is a crown princess, two second concubines from good families, and several concubines. However, now there are only two young princesses and no sons.

The prince has no son, so how can it be done.

The prince was a little embarrassed, "Well, originally I hoped that the princess would give birth to a son, who would be both a son and a son, so as to save a lot of trouble."

Unexpectedly, the princess was silent at first, but later, she gave birth to two daughters one after another.

Empress Zhang sighed, "Since you are both a son-in-law and a son-in-law, of course it saves you troubles. But you haven't expected a son-in-law for six years, so you should be flexible and don't be stubborn anymore." The prince said "yes" in a low voice.

The tenth prince walked through the hallway and arrived at Qianqing Palace with ease. "Father, do you have the strange stone I want?" When he saw the emperor, his eyes sparkled, he begged for the strange stone.

The emperor put down the scroll in his hand and motioned for his servants to help him up.The tenth prince ran up to him winkingly, and supported him, complaining while supporting him, "Father, you're getting fat again."

The emperor has always been a little fat.

The emperor stood up and said slowly, "You said daddy is fat, Xiao Shi is really not likable."

The tenth prince looked at him innocently, "You don't allow me to lie, and you don't like to listen to the truth, it's really hard to serve! How about I praise you as light as a swallow when we meet next time, okay?"

The emperor smiled and slapped him, "Naughty!"

The emperor ordered people to bring two smooth and beautiful strange stones, one in the shape of a watermelon and the other in the shape of an eagle, both of which were lifelike.The tenth prince couldn't put it down after seeing it, carefully packed it up, and put it away.

"I'm going to send you off to my junior sister again." The emperor asked with a smile.

"Well, my little junior sister likes to play with rocks." The tenth prince nodded.

The emperor touched his nose.Xiao Shi, you're only a little older, so you know that Mu Shaoai has started to curry favor with beautiful women?That beauty is still a little...

(End of this chapter)