Hidden Sky Light

In Shen Ci's thoughts, Anian asked seriously, "Uncle Shen, do you know it?"

Shen Ci nodded slowly and smiled, "Yes."

Anian looked at him with her cheeks raised, "Then try."

Shen Ci was surprised: "..."

But when this sentence came out of Ah Nian's mouth, when his eyes were clear to look at him, Shen Ci had no way to refuse...

He said softly, "Okay."

A Nian smiled and looked at him with hope in his eyes.

Shen Ci was close, like his earlier glance, and kissed his cheek, but unlike A Nian, the kiss was filled with piety, love, care and affection...

A Nian is his and A Ling's son.

It was also the first time he kissed his own son like this...

He also suppressed the throbbing in his heart, but he couldn't hide the gentleness and smile in his eyes.

Where does Anian understand?

But I felt that Uncle Shen kissed him for a long time.

"Is this okay?" Shen Ci looked at him gently.

He nodded seriously, "Yes, yes."

Shen Ci looked at him, and suddenly said, "Your Highness, can you kiss me again?"

A Nian was surprised, it was the first time someone...

But Ah Nian liked it very much, and this time he also imitated Shen Ci just now. He had to kiss him on the side cheek for a long time, but he brought a "boo" sound, which is not very strong for a child.

Shen Ci's cheeks suddenly warmed, and the bottom of his heart seemed to melt. He lowered his brows slightly, as if his heart was full of love.

When he looked up again, he saw A Nian stretched out his index finger to his lips, and made a "shush" gesture towards him in a low voice.

He was curious and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

A Nian said earnestly, "My father said that apart from him, you can't kiss anyone casually, because I am the prince, and the prince should have the majesty of the prince~"

When this sentence came out of Anian's mouth, Shen Ci couldn't help laughing, and solemnly replied, "Okay."

A Nian also smiled, "I don't kiss anyone else, except Uncle Shen."

"Why?" Shen Ci looked at him.

A Nian whispered, "I like Uncle Shen."

Before Shen Ci's heart swayed, he heard A Nian continue, "I still like the chief supervisor, Fang mama, and Qi Shan."

Shen Ci suddenly understood that in A Nian's heart, liking him and liking the people around him mean the same thing.

But at least, he is also listed here...

A Nian continued, "But I have only kissed Uncle Shen, not them."

Shen Ci looked at him inquiringly.

A Nian whispered, "Because only Uncle Shen can't hide."

Shen Ci suddenly understood, this is the difference between him and others, whether the chief supervisor or Fang mama, how could he let the prince kiss them.

Only him.

Anian leaned forward, "Uncle Shen, you are very brave."

Shen Ci couldn't help laughing.

It was approaching mid-August, and there were still a few days before the Mid-Autumn Festival. The weather was getting colder and cooler. Unlike in summer, Shen Ci did not dare to let him play in the water for too long, for fear of catching a cold.

Shen Ci wrapped him in a bath towel and carried him to the couch to dry him.

The small couch is behind the screen of the ear room, which can block the wind and not get cold.

Shen Ci dressed him before slowly wiping his head.

Anian asked, "Uncle Shen, can't play in the water after summer?"

"Well." Shen Ci thought for a while, and then said, "You can also go to the hot spring."

A Nian's eyes lit up, "Uncle Shen, what is a hot spring?"

All the way to Kun City, Shen Ci was asked countless strange questions every day, and so was the hot spring.

Shen Ci was familiar with the road, "Hot springs are hot springs, and you won't be cold when you soak in hot springs."

A Nian seems to understand, "What is warm spring water?"

Shen Ci said gently, "The water in the mountains is spring water."

A Nian continued, "What does the spring water in the mountains look like?"

Shen Ci continued, "Unlike the water in the bathtub, it flows in the mountains."

"Wow~" Anian exclaimed, "Then can I go to the hot spring? I want to go with the father and Uncle Shen."

Shen Ci thought of a beautiful scene inexplicably in his mind, and his ears turned red.

Anian was curious, "Uncle Shen, are your ears red?"

Shen Ci said softly, "The ear room is too hot."

***

Shen Ci and A Nian were in the front room, while Chen Ling looked at Zhezi in the inner room.

After a while, there was no sound of water or movement in the ear room. Chen Ling knew that Shen Ci had taken A Nian to take a bath and should be wiping his head.

It's cold now, unlike before, the father and son didn't make a fuss for too long. Shen Ci was used to being meticulous, he was taking care of A Nian all the way, Chen Ling was actually relieved.

After a while, Chen Ling turned his head and looked at the drip of the copper pot on one side. It was almost time for Anian to fall asleep, and it was time to come out.

Just as Chen Ling wanted to call out, Shen Ci came out when he saw that the curtain of the ear room was lifted.

But only Shen Ci was alone.

Chen Ling was surprised, "Where's A Nian?"

Shen Ci looked at her, and pretended to be calm and said, "Said his little duck fell on the couch, and he has to find it by himself, and don't let me go with him."

Chen Ling remembered his little duck, and often said that he took care of the little duck by himself...

Chen Ling retracted his thoughts, "It's late at night, you can go back, A Nian is with me today."

As soon as she finished speaking, he replied, "Jun Wu jokingly said, didn't His Majesty promise me to stay?"

Chen Ling looked at him, when was she?

Suddenly, I remembered that sentence, "Okay...if you don't mind seeing Lu Mingjian like this", but she was just teasing him, he wouldn't be able to hear it...

When Chen Ling was in a trance, Shen Ci was bewitched in the bottom of his heart. It was the gap at the moment. If you seize it, it is very simple, isn't it?

Yes.

He suddenly leaned over, put his hands on the table in front of her, and closed his eyes.

Not cheeks, but lips.

The cheeks are kissed by A Nian.

What he wants to kiss is her here...

Chen Ling was stunned and did not respond for a while.

This scene came too suddenly, with his unique softness and moistness on his lips. In fact, the time was not short, and both of them forgot to move.

The temperature on the lips is like fine wine, slowly flowing to the limbs and bones...

After a long time, he released his lips.

Before she got up, the tip of her nose was close to the tip of hers, and there was a tinge in her voice, "Don't be angry anymore..."

When Chen Ling was stunned for a while, her slender feathered eyelashes blinked, and she didn't seem to react, but her heart was pounding and her cheeks were red.

He just got up a little, kissed her forehead ambiguous, and said solemnly, "See you tomorrow."

There was a buzzing sound in Chen Ling's mind, but she saw that Shen Ci's figure had pulled up the curtain and left the room.

All Chen Ling remembered was Fang Cai.

Fingertips curled slightly...

Shen Ci left the outer cabinet, and there was still a smile on his lips.

He kissed her.

It was something he always wanted to do, but he even had to remind his son about this kind of thing...

Thinking of Chen Ling's blushing face just now, his heart sank slightly.

Just happened to meet Fang Fang face-to-face, "Shen... General Shen?"

Seeing that he looked like a once in spring, Shen Ci clenched his fists and coughed and lowered his head to avoid him. When he looked up again, he was back to normal, "Mother Fang."

Mommy Fang was stunned.

After a brief chat, Mother Fang always felt something inexplicable in her heart. When she went to the house, she was still a little worried, but she saw the emperor holding the prince and listening to the prince recite "Five Eyes" quietly.

This look doesn't look like...

Mommy Fang felt that she was thinking too much.

"Mother Fang." Seeing her, Anian called out to her.

Mother Fang stepped forward, "Your Majesty, Your Highness."

It just so happened that Chen Ling listened to Ah Nian recite, such a tongue-in-cheek "Five Eyes", after this month, Ah Nian can recite half of it at such a young age.

Chen Ling said warmly, "Okay, let's go to sleep with Mommy Fang."

Seeing him, he rubbed his eyes, but he still insisted on reciting it to Chen Ling, to prove with Chen Ling that he was not lazy.

Madam Fang knew the prince's temperament, and laughed along with it.

Anian hugged Chen Ling and shook his head, "I want to sleep with the royal father."

He hadn't seen Chen Ling for a long time, and now was the time when he was the closest, and he didn't want to be with Mother Fang.

Mother Fang also looked at Chen Ling, and Chen Ling said softly, "Let him alone."

Long time no see, Chen Ling also misses Ah Nian.

Mommy Fang should be fine.

Seeing Chen Ling hug A Nian to get up and go to the bed, she should have hugged A Nian to sleep.

Madam Fang went to lay the quilt first, and said casually, "I just saw General Shen just now."

Chen Ling calmly hummed, "He gave A Nian a bath just now."

Madam Fang sighed in her heart, it turned out to be the case.

Mammy Fang continued to make the mattress, and Chen Ling said, "By the way, Mammy Fang, we will leave for Zhoucheng tomorrow."

Zhoucheng? Mommy Fang understood, "Okay."

The last time I left in a hurry, I was afraid that it would be the last time to leave in a hurry. Your Majesty will definitely ask someone to ask.

The last meeting was in a hurry, this time back to Beijing, I am afraid that I will not see Mrs. Zhu again. Your Majesty should want to see Mrs. Zhu again.

"When are you leaving?" Fang Mo asked.

Chen Ling put down A Nian and said softly, "After noon."

Fang mama nodded, seeing that the prince was already in a daze and was about to fall asleep.

Chen Ling said again, "This celebration banquet will be held in Pingnan Hou's mansion. Before leaving tomorrow, I want to see Mrs. Pingnan Hou first. Also, Mother Fang, help me to do something in the morning tomorrow."

"Your Majesty ordered." Fang Momo looked at her.

Chen Ling said, "Tomorrow morning, go and pick some good sweet-scented osmanthus cakes yourself."

Fang Momo guessed, "Is Ning Xiang coming?"

Ning Xiang was not on a mission in Cang Yue, but he must have rushed back from Cang Yue after hearing about the rebellion of King Tan.

Chen Ling nodded, "Well, I'll be there before noon tomorrow, take Ah Nian with you and let Ah Nian pick it up."

Mommy Fang understood, "Old slave can save it."

The prince specially picked, this friendship is precious.

"Go, I'll accompany A Nian." Chen Ling ordered, and Mommy Fang retreated, "Your Majesty calls the old slave for something."

Chen Ling nodded.

When Mommy Fang left, Chen Ling also got on the bed.

A Nian approached him subconsciously, Chen Ling smiled, lay down slowly, and stretched out his hand to rub his ears, and A Nian rubbed towards her again.

Chen Ling couldn't help laughing.

"Uncle Shen..." A Nian, however, should be talking in a dream.

I dream of Shen Ci...

Chen Ling reached out and tucked the quilt behind him.

Hearing him say words like "kissed the emperor" again and again, Chen Ling was stunned, and suddenly realized that Shen Ci just now.

She thought he was enlightened.

It turned out to be taught by Anian.

Chen Ling remembered that he had kissed her just now, and also stretched out his arms to hold A Nian tightly, and said softly, "Your father is not as good as you."

After A Nian finished speaking, he didn't make a sound, he was fast asleep.

The room was quiet, and Chen Ling remembered the last time she saw her aunt in Zhoucheng.

——A Ling, take care of yourself and A Nian, I'm fine here, don't worry about it.

Chen Ling's eyes froze slightly.

Then I also remembered that my aunt asked, where is A Nian's father?

After seeing Shen Ci this time, my aunt should have no worries in her heart...

***

When Shen resigned to see Mrs. Pingnanhou, he happened to see Sheng Yao come out of the house, "Second brother?"

Sheng Yao knew that he was at the Son of Heaven just now.

Shen Ci remembered Chen Ling's jealousy today, and his tone was slightly cold, "I'm here to see my aunt."

Sheng Yao was stunned, and then came back to her senses, "Aunt Shen is with Fan Zhuo, is the second brother going?"

"That's not necessary, their mother and son want to see a lot to say, I'll come back tomorrow." Shen Ci nodded politely and distantly, and then turned around.

Sheng Yao wanted to speak, but couldn't find the time.

She is not a wood, so she can detect it. Shen Ci is deliberately alienating her, but it is not disgust, but she doesn't like being in one place very much, cold and polite...

Aunt Shen is saying that most people in the military have this temperament.

Is it really this temperament?

Sheng Yao didn't delve further.

...

Shen Ci returned to the room, but couldn't sleep.

Simply sit by the window and weave grasshoppers out of straw.

He just saw the grasshopper in Chen Ling's house, and put it on the table. She could see it in the gap between the booklet.

She didn't say it, but the grasshopper was broken in several places, and it was only when it was carried.

While biting the weaving grass, Shen Ci was skillfully twisting the knot, and his eyes were full of smiles.

I made up two in one go,

A big one, a small one, the bigger one is for Chen Ling, and the smaller one is for Ah Nian.

Shen Ci couldn't help but smile.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, the bright moon is in the sky, and his heart is warm and soft. He raised his head and leaned against the side of the window, thinking of how many days and nights the border of Licheng was closed. He also leaned against the window like this, thinking of her...

***

In the morning, Shen Ci put two straw grasshoppers into his sleeve pocket and went to Chen Lingyuan.

As soon as they got out of the house, they saw Xiao Wu, Xue Chao and Guo Zixiao, "General!"

"Well." Shen Ci said quietly and continued to leave.

Xiao Wu asked, "General, where are you going?"

Shen Ci said in a deep voice, "Accompany the prince to endorse."

Xue Chao sighed lightly, "Didn't your Majesty come back? Why did you ask the general to accompany the prince to endorse it?"

Guo Zixiao wrapped his arms, "That's it~"

Shen Ci glared at a few of them, "Is it itchy?"

The three of them were immediately tidy, "No, no, no, absolutely not!"

Then Guo Zixiao looked at Xue Chao, "Is it itchy?"

Xue Chao looked at Xiao Wu, "Just you itchy skin!"

Xiao Wu is the youngest, and no one else can stare.

Shen Ci had a headache, "I have something to go out with Your Majesty for a few days. You guys took the time to see Yunniang. Last time, I left in a hurry and didn't talk to her properly."

"Oh!"

"exactly!"

"Go! Go! Go!"

The three quickly responded, almost forgetting the business.

Shen Ci said again, "Let's go today, I have seen Yunniang come to Miaocheng to find me."

"Yes!" The three shook hands.

After Shen Ci left, the three of them stood in line again.

"It's not right~"

"The more you look, the worse it gets!"

"It's really not right!"

Shen Ci went to the corner of the corridor, and the heads of the three people were stacked on top of each other, so that the general's figure could be seen from the gap in the corridor.

"General is wrong!" Guo Zixiao sighed, "Last time I said that my skin was itchy..."

Xue Chao and Xiao Wu both looked at him curiously.

Guo Zixiao was alert, "I can't say it!"

"Say..." Xue Chao and Xiao Wu couldn't hold back.

Guo Zixiao glared at the two of them, "Is it itchy?"

There is an aura of oppression at the top of the military ranks.

When Guo Zixiao turned around, he didn't dare to say that once the general had a spring dream...

***

Shen Ci went outside Chenling Garden and heard the sound of books in the garden. It was A Nian who was reciting "Five Eyes".

Shen Ci listened for a while before entering.

When he entered, Ziyiwei did not stop him.

A Nian has been taking care of him all the time, and he is also a close minister of the emperor, and Ziyiwei knows it.

It's rare that Chen Ling doesn't have to go to the morning, so Chen Ling can listen to Ah Nian's endorsement in the morning.

Not only listening, but also teaching Ah Nian to memorize.

Ah Nian's voice is very clear, with milky voice in it, it sounds pleasing to the eye.

He also remembered that Chen Ling was studying when he was a child.

Chen Ling has always been very smart and hardworking. The Taifu at that time, who is now Ning Xiang, likes Chen Ling very much.

Chen Ling is smarter, more eager to learn, and more diligent than the princes next to him. If the one sitting on the throne today is either Chen Xian or Chen Yuanzhong, I am afraid that he will not be able to deal with Tan Jin...

Qi Shan saw Shen Ci, "General Shen."

"Uncle Shen!" A Nian enthusiastically.

Shen Ci stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, "Your Majesty, Your Highness."

Chen Ling glanced at him, and said to Momo Fang on the side, "Mom Fang, take A Nian."

Mother Fang nodded. Yesterday, His Majesty had instructed that Ning Xiang was coming today and asked her to take her down to pick out the sweet-scented osmanthus cake.

"His Royal Highness is here with the old slave." Mother Fang led Anian along.

Qi Shan also withdrew.

Chen Ling sat on the rocking chair, looked at the book "Five Eyes" in his hand, and said coldly, "Is something wrong?"

It was the voice that brought the coldness that the Son of Heaven was used to, but it was not alienating.

Qi Shan also backed away, with no one around, Shen Ci stood up and took out the grasshopper from his sleeve pocket, "It was made last night..."

Chen Ling looked away from the "Five Eyes" in his hand, holding the book in one hand, and took the straw grasshopper handed over to him in the other.

Because it was morning, there were not many people in the garden, and Ziyiwei would not let others in, so Chen Ling was lying on the rocking chair comfortably, which was a rare leisure time in recent times.

Before leaving Liaocheng, she secretly took the straw grasshopper from his clothes.

In fact, it's not a secret, he originally wanted to give it to her...

I saw it on her case table last night, so I made a new one for her.

Chen Ling actually liked it in his heart, but said softly, "I don't like to like the new and hate the old."

Shen Ci lowered his head, "A Ling, it's from the beginning to the end..."

Chen Ling's eyes paused, then raised his eyes to look at him, "The clever words are eloquent, fresh and benevolent."

He smiled, noncommittal, and took out another one from his sleeve, "This is for Ah Nian."

Chen Ling reached out to take it again, one big and one small, the two grasshoppers were very similar and lifelike.

Chen Ling also smiled and said nothing.

Shen Ci said softly, "In the afternoon, I will go to Zhoucheng with you."

Chen Ling looked at him, "Chi Hongying's mouth is no longer closing the door."

Shen Ci said warmly, "You asked him to listen to me in everything along the way. Right now, that military order is like a mountain. If I want to ask, he has to say..."

Chen Ling was speechless, "Shen Zi'an..."

Shen Ci smiled, "Well."

Chen Ling suddenly didn't know what to say, and whispered, "I didn't tell you to go."

Shen Ci smiled again, "I'm thick-skinned, so I'll just let it go."

Chen Ling: "..."

Just as Qishan stepped forward, "Your Majesty, Madam Pingnan Hou is here."

Chen Ling wanted to get up, but because he was sitting on the rocking chair, his posture was too comfortable, so he didn't get up suddenly.

When she didn't get up again, Shen Ci couldn't help but lowered her eyebrows and smiled, then stretched out her hand and led her up a little.

Chen Ling didn't say anything.

But because the rocking chair was shaking, she almost fell into his arms, but fortunately she stood firm in the end, or because he reached out to hold her steady.

Shen Ci smiled without saying a word.

It's still the same as before, I'm very good at studying, and my body is not diligent...

"I have seen Your Majesty."

In the warm pavilion, Mrs. Pingnanhou, Sheng Yao and Lu Mingjian were all there.

"No ceremony." Chen Ling instructed, "Qishan, give me a seat."

Qi Shan stepped forward and led Mrs. Pingnan Hou to take a seat on the side. Lu Mingjian and Sheng Yao both stood behind Mrs. Pingnan Hou, and Shen Ci was driving beside Chen Ling.

"Be at peace."

"Second brother~"

Mrs. Pingnanhou and Lu Mingjian both looked at Shen Ci beside the emperor.

Both the court and the army knew that the rebellion of King Tan was caused by Shen Ci taking His Majesty to avoid Tan Jin's minions, and finally slaying Tan Jin who was running away. Shen Ci had been a confidant of the East Palace earlier, but he went to the border gate for four years and disappeared from the court, but this time I am afraid that he will go further.

Now that Shen Ci is at the side of the emperor, I feel that the rumor is true.

"Aunt, Fan Zhuo." Shen Ci also greeted, and finally came to Sheng Yao, Shen Ci said in a low voice, "Miss Sheng."

Hearing this title, Mrs. Pingnanhou and Sheng Yao were a little surprised.

Sheng girl is the most distant name.

This wood! No matter what!

Mrs. Pingnan Hou felt tight in her heart, but in front of the emperor, it was hard to tell, so she had to laugh.

Chen Ling pretended not to check other people's expressions, and said gently, "This time, the celebration banquet will be held in the Pingnanhou mansion, and I will trouble the Pingnanhou mansion, especially Mrs. Hou."

Mrs. Pingnan Hou quickly got up, stroked her body, and replied, "Where is your majesty, your majesty is here in person, and the Pingnan marquis's mansion is full of brilliance, just for fear of neglecting the emperor and the princes in the army of the dynasty, so it is also the direction The emperor bids farewell, I am afraid that he will return to Miaocheng earlier and cannot accompany the emperor."

"Mrs. Hou, please get up." Chen Ling motioned, and Qi Shan stepped forward to help him up.

Chen Ling continued, "Everything is up to the lady."

Mrs. Pingnan Hou sat back to her original position, "This time Fan Zhuo is thankful for His Majesty's care."

Chen Ling smiled, "It's him who strives for himself."

Lu Mingjian quickly stood up straight, his back straightened.

Shen Ci wanted to laugh.

Finally came to Sheng Yao, "Your Majesty."

Chen Ling took one more look at Sheng Yao and said with a smile, "I saw it yesterday, and it's even more beautiful."

Hearing the emperor's approval, Mrs. Pingnan Hou replied, "Yes, Ayao is gentle and virtuous, like a courtier's daughter. This time, Zi'an happens to be here, see you at one place."

Sheng Yao blushed.

Just now, Shen Ci called out "Ms. Sheng" and avoided it. Seeing Mrs. Pingnan Hou like this, Shen Ci's heart tightened, "Aunt..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard Chen Ling say again, "It's a perfect match for a talented man and a woman."

Shen Ci looked at her, his heart sank slightly.

Hearing what the Son of Heaven said, Sheng Yao bowed her head shyly, and Mrs. Pingnan Hou was even more delighted, wondering if His Majesty also saw what he meant.

Chen Ling picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said casually, "It's just that Fan Zhuo is still young, so it would be more appropriate to marry him in two years. What does Mrs. Hou think?"

Mrs. Pingnanhou was stunned.