Your Majesty will suffer

Every day in Beijing seems like a day.

Finally, it's midwinter again, but Nangong Mansion welcomes a visitor from afar --- Nangongji's cousin Li Qi!

Li Qi has now left his mother-in-law's house and is making a living for himself.This time I came here to try out business opportunities in Beijing!So on the second day, he took the recommendation letter of Zhao Shiyu, a great merchant in Luoyang, and visited the medical clinics and pharmacies one by one.Since it was the first time, someone had to guarantee it, so he thought of Nangong Ji!The two of them calculated carefully at the moment, in case of breaking the appointment, the compensation would be about seven or eight hundred guan!

Nangong Ji then jokingly said: "I have already taught you to pledge my wealth!"

Li Qi said: "You have to concentrate on praying to the heavens, and pray that I will have a smooth journey to Beijing, otherwise I don't care if I miss the time."

Nangong Ji smiled and said: "What's the matter with me, it's nothing more than a gift from the heavenly family inside and out, even if I make compensation, I won't lose a cent! It's just that if the teacher finds out about this matter, I will definitely take it You beat hundreds of boards!"

Li Qi smiled and said: "If that's the case, I'll admit it too. It's only a few hundred boards, but I can still bear it!"

Nangong Ji sneered: "It's really about money or life!"

After joking, Nan Gongji turned back to frowning.Li Qi had previously conveyed the words of his parents to him.After parting for more than a year, the Dechong couple thought of their son very much, and they said words of sympathy, and told him to be cautious in handling things and to be self-motivated, none of which mattered. In the winter, my mother relapsed from her old illness, and she stayed in bed all day long, thinking about it from the bottom of her heart, wishing that she could accompany her relatives to be sick in front of the bed day and night!

However, this is not the only thing that is worrying: my mother said that he is old, and the marriage should not be delayed for a long time. For now, there are only two options. One is to break up this engagement and ask for another marriage from today; It is to send Chaoyun to Bianliang!As for the great ceremony, we can wait until we return to Shu in the future.

Nangongji was hesitant when he heard this.

Li Qi said quickly: "In my opinion, it's better to follow the second rule, you two get married in Bianliang first! This will also put the king and aunt at ease!"

Nangong Ji sighed: "How did I not know that this was the top choice, but marriage matters are so hasty, I don't mind, I'm just afraid..."

Li Qi said with a smile: "You are sympathetic, but I heard that Mrs. Lu has confessed in front of her aunt's body that she has promised her, and she will never have two hearts. Fame is not important, but it will be good if you get your Highness." !', my aunt praised me greatly after hearing this, so I came up with this plan. I was only afraid that your mind might change after you have been in Beijing for a long time, so I came to try you, and since your intention is the same, there is no need to worry too much , but when I go back to report to King Ming and my aunt, I think it will be next spring at the latest, and I can send the bride to Beijing!"

Nangongji didn't seem to be delighted when he heard the words, on the contrary, he was slightly taken aback!

Li Qi was surprised when he saw it, thinking that he and Lu Chaoyun were originally in love with each other, and now they are finally married, but why did they react like this, it seemed rather reluctant. . .

Li Qi was going to spend the new year in Bianliang before returning to Shu, so he wandered outside without any incident these few days.Nangong Ji couldn't stay with him for a long time, he only asked for a two-day leave when he first came, and then he went to play by himself.It's just that he was in the palace for the past two days, but he couldn't concentrate. Firstly, he was worried about his mother's illness, and secondly, the marriage made him hesitate: getting married at this moment always feels inappropriate!

Thinking about the current situation, there are many people around me, and I have many worries!Besides, if you just need someone to accompany you, it may not be her!Suddenly thinking this way, I was also surprised!But after a mere time, how could the love have so faded?Could it be because of a change of heart after being separated for a long time, or is it because Nan Gongji is a thin-natured person? !Feeling very confused for a while.

Nangongji was in a bad mood, the prince saw it in his eyes, but he just thought it was because of homesickness, it's human nature!Silai couldn't persuade him, so he simply invited everyone to a banquet to distract him from his worries.

The festive season is approaching, and it is a pleasure to have a drink with a group of bosom friends, and everyone returns home drunk that night.

Nangongji woke up the next day with a headache and weakness, so he ordered him to take a day off in the palace.

Entering the palace on the third day, Yunxi congratulated him upon seeing him!

Nangong Ji wondered, "Where does joy come from?"

Yunxi said: "We all heard clearly about the banquet that day. There will be a happy event in your mansion, so don't forget to invite us to drink!" Seeing his confused face, he said again: "Before we thought that You miss your loved ones so earnestly that you frown every day, and you don't think it's because you miss your beautiful woman!"

After he mentioned it, Nan Gongji recalled that it seemed that he was drunk the night before and did not reveal much about Chao Yun's coming to Beijing.Immediately, he pondered and said: "This matter has not yet been decided. It was originally the parents' intention, and I didn't have that kind of thought at all."

Yunxi said: "That's not what you said the night before, the crown prince and Yunze can both testify, and they will definitely beg for wine with you today!"

Nangong Ji couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he heard the words: the crown prince asked about this matter before, but he never gave a definite answer.However, it has only been more than a month, and he has turned his back on what he said, and it is inevitable that the person will think that he intends to deceive, so that he will be unhappy!So, what should I do?In the end, he was still drunk!After being annoyed, I swore in my heart that I would never dare to get drunk in front of others again!

I don't know if it was because of guilt in his heart, Nan Gongji always felt uncomfortable all day long.It seemed that the Prince looked at him differently, as if he was suspicious.It was so hard to make it to the end of school, it was getting dark, and when I walked to the gate of the palace, I stopped, hesitated for a moment, then turned my head and went to the East Palace.

The prince had only returned to the palace for a while, and he was puzzled when he heard that Nan Gongji had come to see him.

When Nan Gongji entered the room, he just heard that there was a dinner in the palace, so he said with a smile: "It seems that the minister came at the right time, may His Highness give you a set of cups, plates, bowls and chopsticks by the way?"

The prince smiled and said, "Come here at this time, just for this matter?"

Nangong Ji bowed deeply, and said, "I'm here to plead guilty."

The prince wondered, "What's wrong with you?"

Nangong Ji said solemnly: "The day before yesterday, His Highness invited a banquet, and I was drunk and disrespectful. I hope you will forgive me!"

Yue Ling smiled and said, "It's true that you were drunk, but it's not necessarily true that you have lost your manners. You just said a few truths, so what's your crime?"

Nan Gongji said: "Your Highness is tolerant, and the ministers are even more ashamed! To tell you the truth, Your Highness, I was very drunk that night, and I can't remember what happened at that time. When I entered the palace today, Fang You knew a thing or two from Yunxi's mouth. I don't want to be so nonsense at that time. Isn't it a big mistake to disturb His Highness?"

Yue Ling said: "It is often said that 'speaking the truth after drinking', getting married is a happy event, why bother to hide it from us? When I saw you in a trance, I thought there was something worrying, but it was the opposite! Now that the matter is settled, Then don't forget to invite us to drink!" With that said, the smile seemed forced.

Nan Gongji is not a dull person, how could he fail to notice his change at this moment, he hurriedly said: "I definitely didn't intend to hide it, it's just that this matter has not yet been decided... and what I was worried about was my mother's illness !"

Although Yue Ling didn't reply, his complexion became more subtle, showing a hint of anger.In fact, Nangongji's original expectation was not bad. Since that day when he heard that he was going to get married, he felt unhappy when he was more aggressive. First, he was annoyed that he lied to him, and second, he was afraid that he would leave after marriage like Yun Ning. unwilling.

But how does Nangong Ji know what he's thinking?After pondering for a moment, he explained again: "Actually, this matter was ordered by my parents, and I only found out about it just now. I only heard that my mother was ill at the same time, and I was already worried. I have never mentioned this matter. May your Highness forgive me? "

This remark seemed to be beyond reproach, but it didn't make any sense to Yue Ling, it was still the inexplicable and unexplainable annoyance, which made people very confused.

The dinner has arrived, and the two of them were relatively silent and spent it hastily.It's still early, and we played chess for a while, because everyone has their own concerns, they all play randomly, it doesn't matter whether you win or lose.After playing two rounds, Nan Gongji stood up and said goodbye.

Yue Ling said: "This time the bride has not yet started, so I can keep you for a while. If I get a beautiful woman by my side in the future, I'm afraid I'll have to cut off outside contacts."

Nan Gongji sneered: "This matter was not what I wanted, so why bother to laugh at me, Your Highness!"

Yue Ling said: "This is a good thing, why not? Could it be..."

Nan Gongji hastily interrupted: "It's not because of him. It's just that I'm used to being comfortable. There are many people by my side, and I'm afraid there will be multiple layers of restraint. Besides, I don't know what the woman's temperament is. If she is arrogant and jealous, it will be even more difficult. trouble?!"

Hearing this, Yue Ling smiled: "If that's the case, you have to admit it, who can't violate the orders of parents?"

Nangongji frowned and sighed, and said with emotion: "If it wasn't for thousands of miles away, I could express my heart to you right now. There may still be room for discussion, but now... even if the letter goes back and forth, whether you can express your heart or not is the second thing, and It's been a month, and I think the matter has been settled, so I have no choice but to let it go..."

This remark was unintentional, but Yue Ling heard it, but was still touched, and fell silent for a while.

On the other hand, Nangongji's troubles seemed to be aroused even more by saying this. For a moment, his face was clouded with gloom, and he said: "My mother is seriously ill, but I can't wait in front of the bed day and night. It's really unfilial! I have left home in a short while. It's been more than a year, but I don't know if I'll see you again in this life!" When he spoke, his Qi color was particularly prominent.

Yue Ling couldn't help being moved, waved his hands away from the left and right, and said: "It's the end of the year, since you miss your relatives, why don't you go and ask for a decree, and maybe you can go back to Shu for a while!"

Nangongji smiled wryly: "Your Highness is kind enough to accept it, but forgive me for saying it bluntly, since you left me at the beginning, how could you lightly allow me to return to Shu now? Besides, if this is introduced into the court, and people with ulterior motives slander and instigate, it will be punished instead." Sin, doesn’t the gain outweigh the loss?”

Yue Ling nodded and said, "That's reasonable. It's just that there's nothing else to do to relieve your worries..."

Nan Gongji pondered for a while, and said: "Since your Highness said this, you know it's intentional! At this moment, I have made a plan, but I don't know if Your Highness is willing to help me?"

Yue Ling said, "What's the plan?"

Seeing no one around, Nan Gongji leaned closer and whispered a few words to Yue Ling.

After hearing what he said, Yue Ling turned pale: "This...how can it be?! Not to mention how you can get out of the city, even if it takes at least a month for you to come and go, how can you hide it?"

It turned out that Nangong Ji's intention was to return to Shu privately!

Yue Ling's astonishment at the moment was expected by Nan Gongji, but since he came up with this plan, he had some calculations in his heart: in the past year, the guard against him in the palace has not been as good as before, and he is considered free to travel on weekdays, even though there are many eyes and ears around him And so on, but just be more cautious, pretend to leave, it should not arouse suspicion!

As for how to hide this matter from others, he also has his own plan!Nai bowed and bowed: "That's why I need your Highness's help! It will be half a month until New Year's Day, and I will call myself sick, and Zishantang will not cause any trouble here. As for the mansion, my two old family members will cover it up for me. The only embarrassing thing is that Zhang Lingqi, he is my close follower, and he is extremely alert, sooner or later he will be aware of this matter, so I have to ask His Highness to call him into the palace during these days when I am away from Beijing, and everything will be settled!"

Yue Ling thought for a long time, but he was still uncertain, and said: "Although it is so, it is inevitable that some accidents will happen. What if you don't return home after a year, or if your father is called in the meantime, what should you do?"

Nan Gongji said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, although I dare not pretend to be a gentleman, I am definitely not an untrustworthy villain, and I will not trap you in injustice. If I go, I will try my best to return to Beijing before the Shangyuan Festival; Summoned, I can call myself sick and dismissed!"

Yue Ling still didn't dare to promise lightly.

Nan Gongji knew that he was in trouble, so he said: "I must go as soon as possible, when will His Highness give me an answer?"

Yue Ling hesitated for a long time, and finally said: "Tomorrow!"

Although it was difficult in every way, after thinking about it all night, Yue Ling finally agreed to his request!Parting, Yue Ling told the man repeatedly: "Hurry up and come back!"

Nangongji naturally promised: "I will never break my promise!"

The author has something to say:

I am so touched by everyone's comments!It’s just that I have been busy with work and updates these two days, so I don’t have time to reply one by one, so I can only reply here first, thank you for your care, and I will definitely find time to communicate with you after the Spring Festival holiday!