The Story of Leaping from the Dragon Gate

His Royal Highness King Xiu's wonderful opening arrow had amazing effects, and the four finalists were deeply encouraged, and all of them had extraordinary performances.In the end, the Huihe archers and the King of Tochara won in a tie.Song Wei was extremely satisfied with the result, and generously stated that there is no need for an overtime match, and the championship prize will be given out twice.

So far, the sideshow ended successfully.Although I dare not say that everyone is happy, it should be thoughtful and complete.

The secretary of the Honglu Temple notified the palace at the right time, and the emperor appeared in the Zichen Hall just after the hour, and the officials and envoys knelt down to express their gratitude, and the entire Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was truly completed.For those who were about to leave the next day, it took a little more work to bid farewell to the emperor one by one.

When the last mission bid farewell to the emperor, Song Wei was a little unsteady.The time limit for sealing the acupoint and cutting off the pulse had just passed, the pain like lacerated flesh suddenly hit, just like what Dugu Qian said, it seemed to tear the muscles alive.The sleepiness and exhaustion accumulated in the past few days, because of the unbearable pain, instantly became irresistible.But for a moment, the clothes were soaked in sweat, the darkness in front of his eyes became tighter and tighter, the pain on his left shoulder spread to his whole body in an instant, and the power in his body drained away like a flood gate.

Vaguely seeing fewer and fewer people in the hall, I thought, should all go?Hearing the servant yelling "Let's drive—" I felt relieved, I originally planned to grit my teeth until my father retreated, but it seemed that it was impossible.With eyes closed, he fell straight forward.

He passed out on the spot regardless of his care. Except for Xianhou and Li Yuyi, who else would not be scared out of their wits?Dugu Mian was standing close to him, and in a flash he pulled the man into his arms, turned his side and leaned his uninjured right shoulder towards him, and hugged him horizontally.Before taking a closer look, he quickly opened his mouth to comfort the pale-faced and trembling emperor: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the Sixth Highness is fine. Because of the conflict between the envoys, His Highness had no choice but to ride and shoot. The minister and Li Yuyi used the method of sealing the acupoints and cutting off the pulse for His Highness." Suppress the injury. At this moment, the pain is coming back, it is unbearable for a while, and it will not take too long to recover."

Li Yi stood in the corner first, and had already rushed to the front at this time. After Xianhou finished speaking, he put down his hand that took the pulse, and added: "Your Majesty, your Highness will fall asleep because you are too tired these days, and there is no serious problem. It’s good to nourish and nourish more.”

Why the sixth prince is so tired, Li Yuyi followed him from the beginning to the end, but he knows best, but he can't say more.Facing the emperor, he had to try his best to understate and perfunctory the past.Knowing that such accumulation and suppression will then erupt, I am afraid that there will be a lot of trouble.But having said that, as long as the back is raised well, with the physical foundation of His Highness Sixth Highness, he will be able to recover soon.

The emperor heard Li Yi say that there was no serious problem, and his heart that was so scared just now slowly filled up.Looking at the few remaining princes and ministers in the hall, he asked: "King Xiu is injured and has not recovered yet. Who can tell me why he has to end up riding and shooting?"

The sixth prince was assassinated, and the emperor tracked down the murderer. King An and King Duan knew about it, as did Duke Ming and Duke Cheng.It's just that when I saw Song Wei yesterday morning, I thought the injury was just a faux pas.The only person present who didn't know was the Minister of Honglu Temple.The emperor's problem was his responsibility, Wei Houde stepped forward tremblingly, and told the whole story of the afternoon archery competition.Secretly slandering, just like King Xiu, who is alive and kicking like a whale swallowing a sea drink, who would believe that he is injured...

The standard opening arrow only needed one shot.King Xiu wanted to show off and shot three arrows in a row.Although it is suspected of showing off, it has achieved excellent on-site effects.

Master Wei glanced at the person in the arms of Marquis Xian, soft and silent, indescribably weak and pitiful, and he couldn't believe it or not that he went into battle with injuries.From this point of view, His Highness the Sixth Highness has really worked hard these past few days.His Majesty and the Duke of Ming Guo entrusted people to themselves. Although they fulfilled their duties, they did not necessarily do their best. They were ashamed, ashamed... Mr. Wei was so ashamed that he knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor to apologize.

The emperor waved his hand: "Get up, it's none of your business. He wants to be brave, so he should learn the lesson of being brave."

The younger son is lazy and squeamish, and has never had such hard work.After working so hard for several days, it is not easy to make it to this point.The emperor seemed dissatisfied with one sentence, but even if he was as straightforward as Honglu Siqing, he could hear the unconcealable pride and distress in the tone of his voice.

Xianhou and Li Yuyi sent the sixth prince to the palace for diagnosis and treatment.The two Dukes of the state and the Minister of Honglu Temple were named by the emperor and left for discussion.The idlers suddenly became the second prince and the fourth prince.

King An and King Duan went out of the palace together, Song Fei sneered suddenly: "In the past, the father favored the eldest, but now he prefers the youngest. This time the boss and the youngest are facing each other, let me see what he will do."

Song Yan said coldly: "In short, it's not your turn, so stop worrying about it."

Song Fei continued to sneer: "I don't worry about it. I don't care at all. I am very happy."

Song Yan gave him a disdainful look: "The boss and the youngest meet, how long do you think you can be happy?"

Song Fei froze for a moment, then shook her sleeves: "When I think of the boss, I feel a chill down my back. It's not as good as the youngest's wild monkey."

Song Yu had a gloomy face, noncommittal.The two brothers parted in front of the palace gate.

The emperor only showed his face at the beginning and end of the feast, and he was in good spirits.Although Sun Ruchu, the eldest son of the Duke of Ming, followed up the whole process and provided off-site tutoring for the sixth prince, after all, he had nothing to do.Cheng Guogong Yu Wengao participated in the preliminary strategy formulation, and he does not need to intervene in the actual reception work, but he is just accompanying the guests for a day today.Compared with His Royal Highness King Xiu who fainted from exhaustion, the minister of Honglu Temple who was dizzy and weak, and the officials who stayed at their posts on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival and accompanied Fanbang to visit the capital, it was much easier.

The emperor was worried about his son.But Doctor Li said, "It's nothing serious."Besides, with Marquis Xian here, there must be nothing wrong.So he stabilized his mind, asked Wei Houde about the banquet, encouraged him, and sent him away.Then, together with the two princes, they moved to the Mingsi Hall, sat down to discuss in detail, and discussed the affairs of the state together.

Holding the teacup in his hand, the emperor looked at the first two confidant ministers, remained silent with a slight smile on his face.

The eldest grandson Ruchu stood up and bowed to the end: "Your Majesty is wise, and I am willing to admit defeat. Your Majesty is determined to change the sixth prince to the crown prince, and I have no objection."

After hearing this, the emperor put away his smile and said, "You have seen it too, the sixth son is very irritable. If you said this today, he will not be allowed to go back on his word."

The eldest grandson Ruchu stood upright: "Your Majesty, there is no lie. I have made an agreement with His Majesty that if His Majesty Sixth Highness completes the task of presiding over the tribute, I will agree with His Majesty's proposal to change the crown prince, and there is absolutely no reason to go back. What's more, the performance of the Sixth Prince far exceeded expectations." Excuse me, I said bluntly that what I was worried about earlier was that the sixth prince had little cleverness, little benevolence and righteousness, but no great wisdom and great responsibility. Looking at it these days, I seem to have worried too much. It's just... Your Majesty expected it very much. Your Highness has great wisdom and great responsibility, and you can't come out unless you are forced by the situation." The eldest grandson Ruchu smiled, "Sure enough, knowing a son is like a father."

On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, just after the crown prince said he was sick and put the pick on his son, the emperor secretly summoned the Dukes of Ming and Cheng, and made it clear that he wanted to change the sixth prince to be the crown prince.The emperor and his ministers talked deeply all night, and finally the emperor and his eldest grandson Ruchu made such a bet.

The emperor got Ming Guogong's reply, nodded in relief, and looked at Cheng Guogong: "Mingye, I remember, you have never objected to this matter from the beginning."

"Narino" is Master Yuwen's character. "Poetry" says: "The crane crows in Jiugao, and the sound is heard in the wild."

Hearing the sound, Yu Wengao stood up: "Yes. I believe that His Highness the Sixth Highness has a heart of filial piety, kindness, and benevolence, and is full of the virtues of a monarch. If the emperor's virtue is clear, people will yearn for it. We will wait and see if we will rule."

Hearing this, the emperor couldn't help laughing: "Government? Aiqing knows the sixth prince very well. You are right about filial piety and benevolence. The sixth son is naughty. In terms of honesty and honesty, no one can match him."

Filial piety, kindness and benevolence, the emperor agreed with 1 people.It's just that he has no way of knowing that the sixth prince once sang elegy for Yu Wengao's deceased mother all night long.In Cheng Guogong's mind, such a kindness is as high as a mountain and as deep as a dark sea, and it is not enough to repay it.This alone is enough to make him agree with the emperor's decision without hesitation.

Yu Wengao is a filial son, and he is also a rational and practical man.The fact that the sixth prince sang the elegy is more than just a personal favor, the key is to reflect the attitude of the person concerned towards filial piety.In Cheng Guogong's view, the monarch must have strong charisma, but he doesn't have to be too capable.The so-called virtue comes first, and people's hearts come first.What the Duke of the Ming Dynasty said about the role of wisdom is of course important, but the role of wisdom was taken up by the emperor. What are the three princes, five princes, six ministries, and nine ministers doing?A monarch who upholds righteousness and is magnanimous and tolerant is the most reliable.

The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "I still remember that you also have conditions."

Yu Wengao also bowed to the end: "Yes. I agree with His Majesty changing the sixth prince to be the crown prince. However, I think that while changing the crown prince, you must also choose a candidate for the crown prince."

The emperor was silent for a while, then sighed: "You also know that King Xiu made a lot of noise about getting married."

Yu Wengao followed silently for a while, then sighed in the same way: "Your Majesty wants to change the crown prince, and the relationship of the sixth prince... must be done."

The emperor did not respond immediately.After a while, he said: "Mingye, I thought that you and Runze... have a very close personal relationship."

Yu Wengao paused for a moment, and solemnly restrained his expression: "Your Majesty, you have a very close personal relationship, so you must act impartially. The Marquis of Xian and King Xiu are very close, and this is a private affair, so it doesn't matter. However, if your majesty changes the crown prince, it will affect your reputation. Secondly, I'm afraid... it will hinder the future heir. If you want to change the crown prince, you must also establish a crown prince concubine. Your majesty understands this truth better than my ministers, and I think... the Marquis Xian understands it better. Unless, Marquis Xian refuses to agree with your majesty's decision."

The emperor didn't speak for a long time.Finally, he said, "I'll go and talk to the Marquis Xian myself."

Yu Wengao felt sad.There is a balance between public and private, and loyalty is difficult.Now that the matter has come to this point, Cheng Guogong can almost predict what Xianhou may choose once the emperor gives enough reasons.

At this time, the eldest grandson Ruchu interrupted: "Your Majesty, I think that the most difficult thing to deal with is probably His Highness the Sixth Prince himself, who is unwilling to be willing..."

The emperor glanced at him, his expression was indifferent, without any sorrow or joy: "Of course I know that he is unwilling to do so willingly. ——Didn't you say so? His Highness the Sixth Highness has great wisdom and great responsibility, and he can't come out unless the situation forces him to do so."

In the warm cabinet of the bedroom.

Song Wei was in a daze, unable to really fall asleep because of the pain, she curled up and kept leaning into her hugging arms, as if she knew subconsciously that in exchange for more comfort and stability.

The silk handkerchief in Dugu's hand was soaked in the cold well water, covering his bare left shoulder layer by layer.The surface of the skin did not burst open, but the wound that had just healed inside was torn again due to excessive force, and it was red, swollen and purple, which was very scary.

The well water was cold, and the pain was not so strong. Song Wei slowly woke up and opened her eyes: "Dugu Xi..."

"Ah."

"IM so tired."

"Sleep."

"Can't sleep. It hurts..."

Dugu Mian resented him for being indifferent and self-indulgent, and responded with a straight face, but finally couldn't bear it.Pushing away the sweaty forehead hair, he comforted: "I can't give any more needles to relieve the pain. The soup will come in a while, and it will be better if you drink it. Be good, bear with it."

Song Wei blinked her eyes, feeling uncomfortable in every part of her body.From the mind to the body, everything is heavy and sticky like a ball of mud, and I can't tell where it hurts or how it hurts.Eye sockets turned red suddenly.His mind was confused, he couldn't think of the cause and effect, and he only believed that it was the fault of the bastard in front of him that he would fall into such a situation.

She pursed her mouth and burst out a few tears: "It's all your fault..."

Dugu later helped him up, changed into a hot handkerchief to wipe off his sweat: "Well, it's all my fault."

I can't bear to turn into regret in my heart.Knowing that he is going to suffer, why can't she put aside face and accept the opening arrow for him.In fact, I also knew in my heart that if I really did this, it would probably be counterproductive, the sixth prince would not accept Xianhou's affection, and might be even more ruthless in trying to be brave.For now, this is the best result.

The wound was involved in the action, Song Wei suddenly understood the pain, she was completely awake, and remembered why she fell into such a miserable situation.Being served by Dugu Mian tenderly and meticulously, he couldn't help being both refreshing and awkward.The hateful thing is that whether it is refreshing or embarrassing, not only does it not relieve the pain in the body, but it seems to have a magnifying effect.Resentfully said: "If I knew it earlier, I should ask you to replace me, what's the big deal."

After Dugu paused, he continued to move.Just because of his unintentional words, my heart felt hot.After a while, he replied in a low voice: "Xiaoyin, you know. I will do anything that can be done for you. ——As long as you are willing."

Song Wei snorted through her nose, stopped talking, and closed her eyes to rest.

Dugu Mian wiped his sweat twice, then suddenly stretched out his hand, and pressed his palm to his forehead, with a serious expression on his face: "Yuyi Li, come here and have a look."

Li Yi hurried over to check.At the end, he said: "New wounds pile up old wounds, and you're driven by alcohol. It's normal to have a fever. Fortunately, the fever is not high, so you don't need to worry too much. It's just that you can't leave people tonight."

Dugu Mian nodded.After a while, the decoction was ready and fed to Song Wei mouthful by mouthful.When the person fell asleep, he got up and said to Li Yi: "I will go out of the palace first to arrange some trivial matters, and I will definitely return before the night palace ban. Xiaoyin is here to be taken care of by Mr. Li. Your Majesty asked, and Mr. Li said it carefully."