[Langya Bang] Qi Ye Zhenzhen

Xiao Jingyan and Yan Zhen went into the palace to greet Concubine Jing.

"Good boy, come here. I'll take a look, and it looks a lot more radiant. It seems that Jingyan still takes good care of you." Concubine Jing looked at Yan Zhen, feeling happy in her heart.

Xiao Jingyan smiled and didn't speak. A few days ago, because of Yan Zhen's weight loss, he was often scolded by his mother.

"Ah Zhen, I made some snacks for you, you can try it. If you like it, you can take some home."

"Thank you, mother." Yan Zhen said with a hint of guilt, "I have made my mother work hard these days."

"I don't think it's hard work. But you, it's really hard work to take care of the whole palace while pregnant with a child. Come on, mother doesn't have to be strict." Jingpin knew that Yan Zhen was sensible and caring since she was a child, and she was even more so in her heart. hurt her.

It was almost noon, Xiao Jingyan still had things to deal with, so he left first, leaving Yan Zhen to perform his filial piety in Zhiluo Palace.

When he left, he looked at the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were having a good time talking, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Yan Zhen had dinner in Zhiluo Palace and talked with Concubine Jing.

"The weather is getting hotter. You are pregnant with a child, so you can't be greedy for coolness. It must be extremely uncomfortable." Jingpin looked at Yan Zhen who was picking flowers for her, "If you have any discomfort, you should speak up as soon as possible. Don't hold back heart."

"Mother, don't worry." Yan Zhen smiled lightly, and the dimples around her mouth were faintly visible, "The children in the house are all very sensible because I am pregnant with the child. Even Ajiu obediently followed her to study."

Speaking of her granddaughter, Concubine Jing also had a smile in her eyes. She was about to say something when someone outside came to inform her.

Emperor Liang is here.

There was a flash of light in Yan Zhen's eyes, the corners of her mouth were slightly pursed, she got up with Zhu Ji's support, and went up to her with Jing Concubine.

Emperor Liang didn't expect Yan Zhen to be here, so he said, "Excuse me. Ah Zhen is pregnant with a child, so don't be restrained."

Since Emperor Liang wanted to stay in Zhiluo Palace, Yan Zhen had to retreat. Before she left, when she passed by Gao Zhan beside Emperor Liang, she nodded politely to him, and Shi Shiran left Zhiluo Palace.

The next day, news came from the palace that Concubine Jing had been appointed concubine.

Concubine Jing's promotion is not so noticeable.

She has been in the palace for more than 30 years, and she has not made any mistakes. She was born with a prince who became an adult and opened the mansion.

Only a very small number of perceptive people connected the many gifts that King Jing had received years ago with Concubine Jing's promotion to the throne, and they sensed in advance that there seemed to be a new rich man who was about to rise, so they came to try their best to make friends.

But no matter if it was Concubine Jing or Prince Jing, the mother and son showed a bit of flattery, polite but alienated, and Concubine Jing only received them politely, not even accepting congratulations.

Except for the change of where she stood when meeting the queen, it was hard to feel that this promotion had any practical significance to her.

In addition, Southern Chu sent a princess to come to marry him. Emperor Liang asked King Yu to receive the Southern Chu mission. Although the crown prince moved back to the East Palace, he was still introspective.

The most infuriating thing is that Emperor Liang asked Nihuang to return to Yunnan, but in the name of the Empress Dowager, Mu Qing, who had just ascended to the throne, was allowed to stay.

Such an obvious behavior of keeping hostages almost caused a great disturbance in Prince Mu's mansion. The generals of the Southern Border Army who accompanied them to Beijing were all angry and chilled. On the contrary, Nihuang was more calm and prudent. After leaving the mansion, he picked out his trustworthy confidantes to stay with him, repeatedly warned his younger brother carefully, everything was properly arranged, and only then did he arrange his return to Yunnan.

That day, Nihuang brought Mu Qing to Prince Jing's mansion.

Xiao Jingyan was not there when he went to Xishan, so Yan Zhen received the Mu family siblings.

"At first I thought I could watch your child be born, but I didn't expect to return to Yunnan so soon." Nihuang was not dressed today, she was wearing a long skirt with wide sleeves, a plain camellia flower and a white jade tree by her sideburns. Shaking, it shows her daughter Pingting even more, but the dew and sorrow on her beautiful face still clearly reveal the great burden on her shoulders and the heavy burden in her heart, "I don't know when I will be able to return to Yunnan this time." goodbye."

"Nihuang, you went back this time only because the Southern Chu Mission came to Beijing. You may not stay in Yunnan for long." Yan Zhen lowered her eyes and poured tea for the Mu family siblings.

"Ah Zhen, I'm going back to Yunnan this time. I have something to ask."

"You and I have been in love for many years, and we still talk about what we can't ask for."

Yan Zhen's words made Nihuang smile. She looked at her younger brother Mu Qing, who was still like a child, and sighed slightly: "After I return to Yunnan, I hope you and King Jing will take care of Qing'er. He is impatient. , I am impatient when things happen. I can't rest assured."

"Sister." A reluctance appeared on Mu Qing's sleepy face.

Yan Zhen stretched out his hand to hold Nihuang's hand, and made a promise: "Don't worry, the emperor is just checking and balancing, not thinking about it. Although Qing'er has little experience, he is a smart and intelligent child. As long as I stay in Jinling for one day, I will definitely protect you." Mu Qing has no worries."

Needless to say the rest, when they were young, this pair of girls of similar age had already cultivated a tacit understanding and trust in each other's eyes.

Princess Nihuang left Jinling in the early morning of April [-], and the emperor sent the secretary of the cabinet to send him to the city gate to show his favor.

In addition to the courtiers who came to pay their respects, Xiao Jingrui, Yan Yujin, Xia Dong and others naturally also came, and even Yan Zhen who was pregnant with Liujia also came.

However, there was no figure of Mei Changsu among the people who saw him off. Instead, there appeared a person who was a bit unexpected, but seemed to be expected.

In terms of appearance, Yu Wenxuan is a typical southern Chu person, with sparse eyebrows and phoenix eyes, tall and slender, with narrow shoulders, making him look very thin, but his demeanor and actions reveal a strength that cannot be ignored.

The Royal Family of Great Chu did not lead troops, so Yu Wenxuan did not fight Princess Nihuang directly, but in any case, everyone in the world knows that the century-old feud between the Mu family who guarded the southern border and Great Chu, not to mention The previous King Mu was killed in battle with the Chu army, and Princess Nihuang himself had experienced life-and-death situations on the battlefield many times.

Therefore, the mausoleum king of Great Chu dared to run outside the capital city gate of Daliang to see off the female marshal of the southern border who had been hostile for many years.

After seeing the costumes and costumes of this group of visitors, Mu Qing's face was already sunk like the bottom of a pot. Contrary to him, Princess Nihuang had a proud smile on her face.

"I've seen Princess Nihuang." Yu Wenxuan got out of the carriage, stepped forward quickly and gave a salute.

"His Royal Highness." Nihuang bowed back, "Are you going out of the city?"

"Where, I made a special trip to see off the princess and express my gratitude to the princess." Yu Wenxuan's eyes were piled up with smile lines.

These words were a bit surprising, Nihuang couldn't help raising her eyebrows lightly: "Thank me for what?"

"Youdao is the battle of the world, and only the people suffer. I have always advocated that the two countries should live in peace and not invade each other. However, the lord of our country always admires the beauty of Jinling and always wants to go north. If it is not for the county lord. I'm afraid that many wars will be added, so I have to thank the princess a lot."

What he said was weird, and the reasoning seemed to be correct, but when he said it from the mouth of a big Liang royal family, it made people feel uncomfortable for no reason. There is an insinuating meaning, but I can't find a place to refute him when I want to refute him.

Yan Zhen laughed lightly when she heard the words, and when Yu Wenxuan noticed Yan Zhen beside Nihuang, her eyes lit up: "I think this is Princess Jing who used fire to break through our Southern Chu Tiesuo Lianzhou in the past. Bear the name of the bright pearl."

"His Royal Highness the King of Ling has won the award." Yan Zhen Liwo smiled slightly, "I have heard the name of His Royal Highness Ling for a long time. But I don't know that His Royal Highness cares about the people. It is really disrespectful. It's just a pity that His Royal Highness's proposition did not win Emperor Chu Accepted. I can only work hard for our Daliang soldiers to guard our Daliang border."

What Yan Zhen said was beautiful and polite, and even Mu Qing, who was always carefree, could hear the sarcasm in his words.

Yu Wenxuan was not angry after hearing this, and wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Mu Qing.

"Okay, His Royal Highness Mausoleum's polite words are almost the same, now, please go back, we still have something to say to my sister." Because of his status as an envoy, although Mu Qing will not be rude, he can't show it. What a good face.

"This is..." Yu Wenxuan stared at him, looking like he didn't know him, and only when his subordinates came over and said something in a low voice, did he show a surprised expression, "Ah, so it's Xiao Mu Lord, please forgive my blindness. We Chu people only know about Princess Nihuang, but we don’t know about Lord Mu. The battles are fought by my sister. The little prince is really blessed. What do you usually like to do? Embroidery? It’s a pity My sister didn't come, she loves embroidery the most..."

Even some people from the city couldn't bear his deliberate agitation, not to mention the young and energetic Mu Qing, who immediately blushed and jumped up, but was held down by her sister.

Yan Zhen and Nihuang looked at each other, Yan Zhen raised her eyebrows and let Nihuang speak first.

"His Royal Highness Mausoleum is also very unfamiliar," Princess Nihuang said coldly, "Nihuang has never seen His Highness on the battlefield, so it can be seen that he also does not fight. Could it be that he also entertains himself with embroidery?"

Yu Wenxuan giggled, but she didn't care, "I'm just an idle prince, and it's okay if I don't fight, but as the lord of the border guards, the little prince Mu has never appeared under the banner of the king of the battlefield. Isn't this a blessing? What? I really envy him..."

Furious, Mu Qing broke free from her sister's hand, and was about to draw out the sharp sword beside her, but Yan Zhen pressed it down.

"That's really strange. His Royal Highness Ling is an idle prince. It's not surprising that he can't see Qing'er without fighting. However, according to His Highness Ling, I remember that the royal family of Nanchu didn't go to the battlefield. Yes, could it be that the lords of Southern Chu like to embroider and weave cloth? No wonder, silk and satin in Southern Chu is a must. This is something that we can’t keep up with even if we flatter ourselves."

After all, Yan Yujin and Mu Qing were young people, when they heard this, regardless of seeing Yu Wenxuan's face, they all laughed.

Yan Zhen's words caused Yu Wenxuan to throw a rock at his own feet. Yu Wenxuan insulted Mu Qing. If he followed his way, he would become arrogance of Chu people.

Yu Wenxuan said coldly, "Princess Jing is quite eloquent."

Yan Zhen raised the corner of his mouth, and sneered back, "Naturally, I lost to His Highness the Ling Ling."

Xiao Jingrui came out to smooth things over, but was stopped by Yu Wenxuan.

"I have a friend who has always admired Mr. Xiao's name for a long time, and intends to ask for advice. I wonder if he would appreciate it?"

His sudden shift of target was somewhat unexpected.

Yan Yujin tilted his head and looked at his friend carefully, and asked, "Since when did you become so famous? Now, sister Xia Dong has no one to challenge, but she actually challenges you? Even if you win, how much face will you gain?"

"You don't understand," Xia Dong rolled his eyes softly, put his hand on Yan Yujin's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Although Xiao Rui is not yet on the list of masters, he is still a top-notch master. Naturally, there will be second-rate quacks who want to beat him to earn a little fame, and this is nothing unusual."

"Oh..." Yan Yujin nodded his head as if he had suddenly realized, "A second-rate charlatan... makes sense, really makes sense..."

As the challenged person, Xiao Jingrui was not as frivolous as these two people. He took a step forward slowly and said seriously, "I will teach you anytime."

Xiao Jingrui was fighting against a girl named Nian Nian, the successor of the Ye Yun Sword.

Yan Zhen looked at the defeated girl and thought in her heart: Yue Xiuze from Southern Chu may have already arrived.