princess

Chapter 22

Xiao Yuanmin only glanced at him, and stopped paying attention. He looked at Xiao Yuzuo softly, and Xiao Yuzuo showed a smile on his face, "Father is waiting for King Daxi in the Linde Hall, so I asked Yuzuo to welcome him here."

Xiao Yuzuo's voice is still childish, but he is wearing a prince's dress, which is a little more imposing. Although he is young, he will not be underestimated.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness," Duke Daxi said.

Xiao Yuzuo made a gesture of invitation, King Daxi did not move forward, but said, "Prince please go first."

Murong Xi retreated to one side and waited for everyone to go first. When Xiao Yuanmin passed by him, he turned his head slightly and took a look. The Murong family was indeed a good tutor.

The banquet in Linde Palace was arranged by Concubine Lin Gui. Emperor Xuanhe looked at Xiao Qingrong who was dressed up for him, and frowned slightly, "Get up."

Concubine Lin Guifei saw Emperor Xuanhe's displeasure at that time, and explained softly, "Qingrong has been in good health for the past few days, but today I heard the palace people talking about King Daxi, so..."

"Father." Xiao Qingrong said coquettishly, "Qingrong Xu hasn't seen Father for a long time."

"Since you are here, please follow your mother and concubine." Emperor Xuanhe's voice was cold, and the fourth prince showed sarcasm. He looked at the red-eyed second princess. He really couldn't see clearly. The glory of a princess?
Even though he thought so in his heart, he looked like a good brother on the surface, "Father, I am afraid that the imperial concubine and empress have a lot of things to do at the banquet today, why don't I let my son take care of the second younger sister?"

"Alright." Emperor Xuanhe didn't care, and agreed.

Concubine Lin Gui seemed unaware of the discord between herself and Concubine Shu, and said, "Do you know that Qing Rong wants to listen to brother?"

Xiao Qingrong was full of reluctance, but knew that there was no place for her to speak, "Yes."

Xiao Chengde beckoned, "Second Sister, come to Brother."

Emperor Xuanhe knew the reason why Xiao Qingrong wanted to come this time, didn't he just want to fight with Xuanxuan?
But don't even think about it, what kind of background is Xuanxuan, and what kind of background is she herself, not to mention sensible, Emperor Xuanhe doesn't think there is anything wrong with favoring the eldest daughter, Xiao Yuanmin is sensible, just like a dragon. If this matter were placed on Xiao Qingrong, I'm afraid he would have happily sat on it to show off.

Only Xuanxuan would consider whether it is convenient for him to travel, and put himself first.

"Tomorrow, I will find some nuns for the second princess." Emperor Xuanhe ordered to Li Dezhong, "Teach her what is the duty of a princess."

"The slave obeys the order."

Concubine Lin Gui's face changed, but she didn't say a word. She knew about those nuns, and her daughter was afraid that she would suffer.

There are three mats facing south in the Linde Hall, of which the bright yellow one is in the middle, and the other two smaller ones are in the front and slightly lower positions.

In addition, there are two rows of mats on the left and right. On the left are King Daxi and the ministers of the court, and on the right are the concubines and children of Emperor Xuanhe and the three sons of King Daxi.

The daughter of King Daxi is not qualified to attend this kind of banquet.

Xiao Yuanmin sat at the table to the right of Emperor Xuanhe, Xiao Yuzuo sat at the table to the left of Emperor Xuanhe, and Murong Xi was Xiao Yuzuo's companion, and Emperor Xuanhe gave him a seat behind Xiao Yuzuo.

The court ladies in costumes danced in the middle, some courtiers spoke in low voices, and some were toasting the wine of King Daxi.

Wang Guangjian was contented, drinking a few sips of wine from time to time and eating a bite or two of small dishes. Emperor Xuanhe followed his daughter's eyes, smiled and shook his head, "Wang Qing will enjoy it."

Xiao Yuanmin said in a low voice, "At the beginning, my daughter asked Master Wang why he became an official. Does the emperor know what he said?"

"How to say?" Emperor Xuanhe became a little more interested.

Xiao Yuanmin followed Wang Guangjian's example and shook his head, "At first, I only wanted to feed my mother, so that my wife would not have to work hard, and my children would not have to envy the meat on other people's tables."

"That's true."

"Later, I had a big wish, and I wanted to let everyone have enough to eat, so that they would not leave their homes and change their children because of natural disasters." After speaking, Xiao Yuanmin's voice was lowered, with a bit of regret, "This is Master Wang's original words."

"Father, I'm very happy." Xiao Yuanmin glanced at the three sons of King Daxi, the customs of Daxi County, the status of women seems to be very low, and they can't even attend this kind of banquet, thinking of when he talked about the banquet with the daughter of King Daxi , the pair of sisters looked surprised and said in a low voice, "Although there is no queen mother, Xuanxuan still has his father and younger brother."

Emperor Xuanhe didn't speak, but reached out and patted his daughter's hand lightly.

Xiao Yuanmin stopped talking, and instead talked about Murong Xi, "My younger brother's companion has a very good manner."

"The Murong family's family education has always been excellent." Emperor Xuanhe smiled.

Xiao Yuanmin glanced at Murong Xi again, he was taking care of Xiao Yuzuo to eat, he looked like an older brother... Brother, for some reason Xiao Yuanmin thought of his older brother, at the beginning every family banquet would sit next to the young her and take care of her, Remove fishbone for her, pick up food for her...

"All the people in the hall are eating, and he is the only one who has to take care of his younger brother. Father, do you think his grandfather will feel sorry for him?" Xiao Yuanmin asked with a smile.

Emperor Xuanhe took a look, and also felt that he had treated him a little badly, "Li Dezhong."

"I'm going now, old slave." Li Dezhong responded with a smile.

In fact, they were sitting close to each other, but they were singing and dancing below. If they lowered their voices, they would not be able to hear them next to them.

Xiao Yuzuo swallowed what was in his mouth, "It's Xi'er who didn't notice, Murongxi, are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry." Murong Xi blushed a little, no matter how old he was, he was still a child, "It's my duty to serve the prince."

The prince's companion also has a rank, although it is a bit low, but he is still an official with a salary, so Murong Xi can call himself a humble minister.

"They are all children, so there is no need to be like this." Emperor Xuanhe smiled, "You are fine, and I am very relieved to have you by my side."

Murong Xi knelt on the ground and saluted Emperor Xuanhe, "This humble minister will never disappoint His Majesty's high expectations."

"Get up." Emperor Xuanhe waved his hand, "I said that there is no need to be polite today, and celebrate the coming of Daxi County King." He raised his wine glass at Daxi County King, and Daxi County King nodded his head before raising it. Drink the wine glass.

"Thank you too, Princess." Murong Xi said as he got up.

"No need." Xiao Yuanmin smiled, "Father, since Murong Xi has taken good care of my younger brother, you can't just praise him without reward."

"Oh?" Emperor Xuanhe turned his head to look at his daughter, and asked with a smile, "What should Xuanxuan say?"

"Hmm." Xiao Yuanmin looked at the dishes on Emperor Xuanhe's table, "My younger brother likes deer tendon, Xuanxuan likes hibiscus cake, second brother likes shrimp and chicken skin soup, four like chicken oil rolls, and second sister likes jujube paste yam cake , give the sweet-scented osmanthus fish to Murong Xi."

Except when talking to outsiders, Xiao Yuanmin would only call his elder brothers Huangxiong. Usually, he would call them by his elder brothers, which made him more intimate.

"Then what does the father eat?" Seeing his daughter sharing all the dishes on his table in a blink of an eye, Emperor Xuanhe was not angry. He only thought that his daughter was really good, and he remembered all the favorite tastes of his brothers and sisters. Chu.

"Father's favorite Xuanxuan is not even separated." Xiao Yuanmin said with a smile, "Father can't wrong Xuanxuan."

Emperor Xuanhe didn't pay attention just now, but at this moment he saw that it was indeed the case, and shook his head with a smile, "Li Dezhong still doesn't follow the princess' orders."

After saluting with a smile, Li Dezhong led the maid to divide what Xiao Yuanmin had just said.

After several people got up and saluted, they sat down again. The fourth prince smiled and said, "I didn't hurt my sister for nothing."

The second prince also smiled and ate it with his chopsticks, "Well, my sister actually likes to eat that fried quail as a brother."

Xiao Qingrong lowered her head, hiding the resentment on her face, what a big deal, if she... would definitely be able to do better.

King Daxi said, "I'm not as good as your majesty, your majesty's sons and daughters are all the best."

"Haha, your sons are also very good." Emperor Xuanhe was proud of himself, he liked the close relationship between his daughters the most.

King Daxi shook his head and glanced at the three sons, "None of them know the taste of my minister, they can't compare."

The three people quickly got up and knelt down.

"A son is never as caring as a daughter." Emperor Xuanhe said.

"My daughter is even worse." King Daxi shook his head, sat down, and stared at his son as if he was about to hit him a few times.

Xiao Yuanmin pursed his lips and said with a light smile, "Maybe the three sons of King Daxi are introverted by nature, not calm enough like Changping. Their concern is that King Daxi hasn't found out yet."

This can be regarded as a step for everyone.

"What the princess said is true." Daxi County King is not a person who doesn't know what to say, "I will definitely drag them and talk about it when I go back."

The ministers of the DPRK and China also began to talk about how the children and grandchildren in the family did not live up to their expectations, but they all poured out bitterness.

"Sister, Xi'er also knows what father and sister like to eat." Xiao Yuzuo said childishly.

"Xi'er is a good boy." Xiao Yuanmin said with a smile.

Xiao Yuzuo nodded solemnly, "Well... my sister is also a good boy."

"Haha." Emperor Xuanhe laughed out loud looking at his lovely sons.

The whole Linde Palace was full of laughter, only Murong Xi was left looking at the plate of sweet-scented osmanthus fish. He never ate fish, and after eating for a few hours, he should have diarrhea and fever, but this was a gift from Emperor Xuanhe. , do not eat... no.

For a moment he didn't know whether to thank Princess Changping or to resent her.

After all, he is the only outsider who got the food bestowed by Emperor Xuanhe. This is a great honor, not only for him but also for the Murong family, which means that his family's favor will not fade.

With trembling hands, he finally moved the chopsticks to pick up the fish meat, put it in a small plate to stab it, then swallowed it in one gulp, and picked up a few more chopsticks to eat other dishes, swallowing the fishy smell in his mouth.

What a shame...

At night in Murong Mansion, Murong Xi was lying sickly on the bed, his face was flushed with cold sweat, and his voice was also weak, "Help me up..."

The waiter quickly stepped forward, helped Murong Xi up, and without ordering him, he half-supported him and walked behind the screen in the outer room.

Murong Zhao looked at his grandson with both amused and distressed expression, "The medicine hasn't been boiled yet, tell them to act quickly, tell me...you're asking for trouble." You can't speak ill of Emperor Xuanhe and Princess Changping , Murong Zhao held back for a long time before he said this sentence.

Murong Xi glanced at his grandfather with dark eyes, and lay back on the bed again.

(End of this chapter)