Hidden Sky Light

Miaocheng is the boundary of Pingnan County, where the Son of Heaven arrives, and the hundred officials are headed by the Marquis of Pingnan and Ning Xiang.

Ning Xiang followed Pingnan Hou.

The Marquis of Pingnan cupped his hands in front of the emperor's imperial drive and said respectfully, "Pingnan County welcomes His Majesty's visit in person."

Chen Ling replied, "The Marquis of Pingnan is exempt from the ceremony. This time, I will use the Marquis of Pingnan to set up a celebration banquet to disturb the Marquis's house..."

During the chat between the monarch and the minister, Ning Rutao looked at Shen Ci not far away.

Shen Ci was a companion to the East Palace earlier, and he was the closest one to the East Palace.

Ning Rutao used to be the prince's grandfather, and when Shen Ci read with him, Ning Rutao was very impressed with him. He has a tacit understanding with the East Palace, and is loyal, and he is the appointed close minister of the emperor in the future.

Ning Rutao is also very familiar with him...

After not seeing him for four years, Ning Rutao's eyes fell on Shen Ci, and soon, his brows folded slightly, hiding the look in his eyes.

When he looked up at the emperor and the prince on the carriage again, he couldn't help but lower his eyes.

After a while, the emperor and the Marquis of Pingnan finished their greetings.

The emperor's carriage drove into the city and headed for the Pingnanhou Mansion.

"Father, have you arrived in Miaocheng?" Anian was curious.

Anian had never been to Miaocheng before, this was the first time.

Ah Nian is at an age where she is sensitive to places. She feels fresh, curious, and interesting about places she has never been to before, and she can't help but want to look everywhere.

Hearing Chen Ling's light "um", Ah Nian sighed with a "wow", then leaned on the carriage's window and looked out of the carriage.

Chen Ling reminded softly, "A Nian."

A Nian hurriedly sat back upright beside Chen Ling, and said in his mouth, "Dignified and decent, you must have the bearing and demeanor of a prince..."

"Well." Chen Ling was satisfied this time, "It's decent."

Ah Nian keep.

Seeing the serious appearance of the emperor and the prince, Fang mama couldn't help smiling.

As the King Tan rebellion subsided, everything slowly returned to normal.

A heavy stone gradually fell in Fang mama's heart. Seeing the emperor and the prince together, there is a warm feeling on weekdays, as well as daily teaching and supervision. The prince often has children who are playful and curious, but listen very well. God's words.

The relationship between mother and son is actually gentle and affectionate, and Mommy Fang smiled with relief.

This time, the emperor came to Miaocheng in person. For the sake of safety, the Pingnanhou Mansion did not let the people in Miaocheng wait in the aisle, so as to avoid the remnants of King Tan mixing in and taking advantage of the chaos. Therefore, when the emperor entered the city, there were garrisoned troops along the way, and only the people were allowed. Watch at home.

If Anian lay on the carriage and looked around to be seen by the people, he would still lose royal etiquette and demeanor. Ah Nian had to sit beside Chen Ling obediently, looking out of the carriage curiously.

Chen Ling looked at his blinking eyes, and said to him in a warm voice, "This time I will stay in Miaocheng for three or two days. Tomorrow and the day after, let Mama Fang take you to the city for a walk."

"Okay~" A Nian was delighted.

Fang Momo replied, "Old slave knows."

A Nian looked at Chen Ling, "Father, you are the best."

Chen Ling looked at him, "Bright words make you look fresh... You are the prince..."

A Nian quickly covered his mouth.

Mommy Fang knew that the emperor was happy, but was just joking.

Anian said again, "Father, can I go with Uncle Shen?"

All the way from Liaocheng, A Nian was with Shen Ci, because the road was not fast, and whenever Shen Ci went, he would take him to see various places, and he liked to be with Shen Ci.

Chen Ling was stunned, and said softly, "Miaocheng can't do it."

Ah Nian didn't understand, "Why?"

Chen Ling said in a low voice, "There are officials in the court who are accompanying you here. You are the king and he is a minister. You can get close to him, but you have to be careful, otherwise you will be biased in the eyes of others..."

Ah Nian seems to understand.

Chen Ling continued to explain to Anian.

Fang mama looked at the emperor, vaguely worried in her heart.

The statues of the Prince and General Shen are now in Miaocheng. It is inevitable that when General Shen has been away from Beijing for four years, others may not have noticed it so quickly, but those who are familiar with General Shen find that the statues of the Prince and General Shen are just question of time...

Mommy Fang was taken aback.

"Mother Fang." When Chen Ling called for a third time, Mama Fang returned to her senses, "Your Majesty."

Chen Ling didn't pierce it, only whispered, "Miaocheng people have many eyes, don't let A Nian and Shen Ci stick together."

Mommy Fang understands, it means to let her avoid it intentionally.

In Beijing on weekdays, the officials next to him don't have much time to see the prince, but now it's Miaocheng...

Chen Ling also said with Anian, "You are the prince, and there must be a prince in front of the officials."

A Nian nodded, "Yes, father, A Nian knows."

…

After a while, the team drove to the gate of Pingnanhou Mansion.

The cavalry of the purple-clothed guards cleared the way, and there were purple-clothed guards on duty every two meters in the three streets before and after the Pingnanhou Mansion.

Ziyiwei was dressed in a military uniform, solemn and dignified, and well-trained.

The women and children of the Hou residence who were waiting at the entrance of the Hou residence bowed their heads one after another, not daring to wait and see.

Ziyiwei's team slowly stopped at the entrance of Hou's Mansion, and Shen Ci, Chi Hongying and others dismounted one after another...

It is the emperor's guard of honor.

Only the emperor and the prince stayed in the Marquis of Pingnan. The rest of the officials and garrison generals stayed in the post house. They just greeted the holy driver outside the city and then returned to the post house. Only Shen Ci and Ziyiwei escorted them along the road.

Right now, Ziyiwei put the pedals on, Qishan helped Chen Ling to get off the carriage, and Mammy Fang also led Anian to get off the carriage.

Everyone in the Marquis of Pingnan came forward to see the driver, "Your Majesty Sheng An, Prince Jin An."

Chen Ling stepped forward and stretched out his hand to support the old lady of Pingnanhou Mansion, "Old lady, please."

"The old body is frightened." The old lady bowed again.

The emperor personally supported him, that is, he attached importance to it, but the old lady of Pingnan Houfu did not push back.

Chen Ling asked, "There is so much harassment this time, is the old lady healthy recently?"

Chen Ling's voice was gentle but did not lose the temperament of the emperor, the old lady was flattered, "Your Majesty, please remember to be healthy."

Chen Ling complimented the old lady again, and the old lady had a smile on her face.

Shen Ci looked at Chen Ling from a distance, his words and behaviors were all about the proper response between the monarch and his ministers, the kindness and kindness of the elders, and the majesty of the emperor...

He can't see enough...

In the end, Chen Ling and Anian entered the mansion surrounded by everyone in the Hou mansion.

Shen Ci watched Chen Ling and Anian enter, and the warm heart seemed to be suddenly empty.

His identity is the general of the garrison. He was escorted by the rebellion of King Tan before, but now, the officials and generals next to the court are staying in the inn. He will also go to the inn later and will not stay in the Pingnan Hou government.

Mrs. Hou glanced at him from a distance, and he was about to smile at Mrs. Hou.

Today A Ling is here, the entire Pingnan Hou Mansion is extremely nervous, and my aunt has no time for him.

When he turned around, Chen Ling also glanced at Shen Ci from the corner of his eye, but he couldn't look directly at Shen Ci like Mrs. Hou did.

She is afraid that she will be busy these two days, and she has little time to see Shen Ci...

Shen Ci stood in the distance, wanting to wait until their mother and son disappeared, but suddenly, seeing A Nian turning his head towards him, he pursed his lips and smiled, and did not dare to wave at him obviously, but he could see it, A Nian Nian is greeting him.

Shen Ci couldn't help but smile, the heart suddenly empty earlier, and it seemed to be slowly filled, even if the two figures in front of him disappeared.

"I'm back, look after your Majesty carefully." Shen Ci patted Chi Hongying on the shoulder.

This way from Liaocheng to Kuncheng, and from Kuncheng to Miaocheng, Chi Hongying has a tacit understanding with Shen Ci.

After Shen Ci finished speaking, Chi Hongying handed over, "Yes, General."

"I'm leaving, someone will call me for something." Shen Ci jumped onto the horse again, and after Chi Hongying responded, Shen Ci rode to the post house.

The Shen family, the Lu family, and the Sheng family are very close. Shen Ci often came to Miaocheng when he was a child, and he was already familiar with the city.

The Pingnanhou Mansion is not far from the post house, and it can be reached by horseback in a quarter and a half.

Miaocheng is the capital of Pingnan and the most prosperous city in Pingnan. Shen Ci has a military rank and will not rashly ride a fast horse on the road to disturb the people.

When he came to the corner of the alley, he felt that something was wrong. As soon as the reins were tightened, and as soon as he turned his eyes, someone who had been waiting in the alley for a long time suddenly rushed out and dragged him off the horse.

Everyone around was exclaimed, and some patrolling troops stepped forward nervously, "Shen, General Shen!"

When the Son of Heaven entered the city just now, General Shen rode on a top horse to **** him.

People in the army are used to seeing the person riding the head horse at first sight, so the patrolling garrison can recognize General Shen, so subconsciously, they all feel that they have just thrown Shen Ci from the horse and scuffled with General Shen. The people here are assassins!

The Son of Heaven was in Miaocheng, and the patrolling garrison was extremely nervous.

The patrolling garrison suddenly surged up, drawing their swords, but seeing Shen Ci and the people who were pressed to the ground, although they were all out of breath, they had been taught before, and they were beaten fiercely, but their faces were full of smiles. There is clearly no trace of seriousness.

The troops who came forward were stunned.

Shen Ci let go, stood up, stretched out his hand and pulled the person on the ground up, and explained to the surrounding garrison, "It's okay, it's just a joke."

The person who released Shen Ci was about the same age as him, and he was also dressed in military uniform, "General Shen is better than before!"

Shen Ci smiled and said, "Each other."

Finally, one person in the garrison recognized, "Jian, the Prince of the Duke of Jianping?"

Sheng Wenyu said with a smile, "Sorry for causing you all trouble, I haven't seen General Shen for a long time, and I'm just joking! Isn't it, Zi'an?"

In the surprised eyes of everyone, Sheng Wenyu put on Shen Ci's shoulder affectionately, "Wait for you for a long time, go drink."

Shen Ci smiled, "Go!"

Seeing the two turn around, one of the garrison calls, "Shen, General Shen, your horse?"

"Please send me to the inn for me!" Shen Ci said loudly.

Sheng Wenyu smiled, "The Hou residence is only a few steps away from here, when did it become so far away?"

It means that he was late and he waited for a long time.

Shen Ci said with a smile, "The Son of Heaven had been chatting with the old lady outside the mansion for a while, and I waited for the Son of Heaven to enter the mansion before leaving, which is a bit late."

When Shen Ci talked about the Son of Heaven, Sheng Wenyu paused, then smiled and said nothing.

Between the words, the two have already taken their seats at the small wine stand by the street.

"Do you still remember this place?" Since Sheng Wenyu brought it, of course Sheng Wenyu remembered it, and Shen Ci couldn't help but sigh.

Sheng Wenyu smiled, "Why don't you remember? The first time you and I drank secretly when we were young, we came here with courage. I thought that there were not many people who passed by here, and it was not easy to be discovered. In fact, I didn't drink much that day, just I don’t know much, the first time I drink it, no one will admit defeat, so I drink it in a hurry, and I finally drink it.”

Shen Ci also laughed, it happened, and he was deeply impressed, "When I woke up, I found that in Hou's mansion, each of them was beaten by his father, and he couldn't get out of bed for three days."

Coincidentally, Xiao Er brought up two wine jars, "Guest officer, the wine you want."

Sheng Wenyu unplugged the wine stopper, "I'll take the wind for you, and I won't return when I'm drunk."

Shen Ci paused, originally thinking that Chen Ling would be looking for him tonight, but he also thought that he should be ignored in the Pingnan Hou Mansion tonight, and seeing Sheng Wenyu's enthusiasm. Not much to say.

"Are you going back this time?" Sheng Wenyu asked after a bowl of food.

Shen Ci also put down the wine bowl, "Let's talk about it when we return to Beijing."

Sheng Wenyu looked at him, "Zi'an, did you almost have an accident this time?"

There are rumors outside, but what's going on, no one except the emperor knows the truth.

Shen Ci did not shy away, "I saved a life."

Sheng Wenyu was stunned, "Really?"

Shen Ci smiled, "I don't mention it, it's no problem, I haven't seen you for so long, I won't talk about business today."

This matter involved Chen Ling, and he knew in his heart what should be said and what should not be said.

Sheng Wenyu would also like it. When the two of them touched bowls, Sheng Wenyu looked at him and said, "Why do I think you are so proud of yourself?"

Shen Ci looked at him, "Well, you are like a spring breeze."

Sheng Wenyu had goosebumps all over.

***

In the Pingnan Marquis Mansion, the Son of Heaven came, looking for a custom, and the Marquis Mansion set up a family banquet to entertain.

Chen Ling and A Nian attended.

In addition to the family members in the Hou Mansion, Ning Xiang was also having a feast at home today.

Among the officials accompanying this time, Ning Xiang also stayed at the Hou Mansion, so he attended together.

Tomorrow night will be a celebration feast. Today, the Son of Heaven arrived in Miaocheng, and the whole family feast did not last long.

But in the middle of the banquet, A Nian was still sleepy, and Mama Fang led A Nian to rest first, while Chen Ling stayed until a little later.

The family members of the Marquis of Pingnan did not have much time to see Tianyan. Today, when Chen Ling was here, he had time to talk to the emperor.

Since just now, Mrs. Hou has been a little stunned and uneasy.

She didn't think that before, maybe it was because she didn't meet the prince so little...

The princes and officials from all over the country will not visit the palace every year on the first day of the new year. She also didn't remember the appearance of Prince Qing very much. But now, the prince should be three years old, but why does she feel more and more that the prince is born a little like Zi'an?

The idea is weird!

It also made Mrs. Hou a little unbelievable.

During the whole family dinner tonight, Mrs. Hou was absent-minded and focused on the prince.

The prince is very sensible and has the appearance of a prince. During the family banquet, the prince has been sitting by the emperor's side, and the etiquette and etiquette are excellent.

Zi'an is his nephew, of course she is familiar with it.

Others may not be able to see it, but she can see it...

That look, like, and, there is a kind of indescribable feeling.

This thought really had no origin, but it had been lingering in Mrs. Pingnanhou's heart, and it could not get rid of it all night.

Mrs. Hou has been hosting the show at home for a long time, and she will not show a surprised look at the dinner party, but she has been distracted all night...

When the family banquet was halfway through, Fang Momo took the prince away, and Mrs. Pingnan Hou still remembered it in her heart.

When the family banquet was officially over, and the emperor was in the hall, Mrs. Hou was still in a trance.

When I returned to the courtyard, there was still a terrifying thought in my heart - compared to the emperor, the prince is more like Xiao Zi'an!

Mrs. Hou's face was pale, but she didn't dare to talk about it with others, including Pingnan Hou.

No one cared much at the family banquet today. The emperor and Ning Xiang didn't seem to react. Madam Hou was also thinking about it, but because she was too familiar with Zi'an, she felt awkward. But tomorrow is the celebration feast. The emperor and the prince will stay in the Hou Mansion for a long time. Mrs. Hou does not know if there will be others like her, and she is not used to it...

Madam Hou didn't dare to think too much.

***

Chen Ling's courtyard was arranged in the cleanest courtyard in the Hou residence, not far from Ning Xiang's courtyard.

It was Chen Ling's teacher. After the family banquet tonight, Chen Ling took a walk to send Ning Xiang back to the garden.

On the way, Ning Rutao talked to Chen Ling about Fan Yu.

This time, besides saying hello to Chen Xiuyuan and people coming, Fan Yu is doing almost all the things next to him.

In such a short period of time, the money from the Jingpinghou Mansion would not be available immediately, how to collect the grain, how to credit the money, how to check the account, and even how to meet the most suitable batches of grain near Huaicheng, etc. , Fan Yu has done all these.

Moreover, under the circumstances at the time, even with King Jingping's endorsement, it was not an easy task. Those who needed to be apprehended were extremely sober, capable, and thoughtful.

Ning Rutao sighed, "Your Majesty doesn't want to see if Fan Yu is available?"

Chen Ling nodded, "Yes."

Ning Rutao looked at her, "No one is perfect, use everything to the best of your ability. If it's raw jade, polish it well."

"What the teacher said is." Chen Ling understood, "Before the celebration banquet tomorrow, the teacher will rest early, and I will find time tomorrow to see Fan Yu alone."

"Okay." Ning Rutao was relieved.

Chen Ling said again, "There is another matter, I need the teacher's help."

Ning Rutao looked at her, "Your Majesty, please speak."

Chen Ling said, "Xu Jiao will go to Dongcheng soon. He is here this time to talk to me on behalf of Emperor Yuan. Xu Jiao has a special status. I asked Guanzhi (character Chen Xiuyuan) to go to Dongcheng to pick her up, and he will be there in a few days. When the time comes, Guanzhi will send him all the way to Beijing. When the matter here in Miaocheng is over, I will also set off back to Beijing to meet Xu Jiao. Therefore, the aftermath of Fuyang County needs someone to help me deal with it. I would like to ask Teacher help, let Shaofeng (Sheng Wenyu) and Fan Yu stay and look after them together."

Ning Rutao understood, "Your Majesty's meaning, the old minister understands, the aftermath of Fuyang County will be handled by the old minister, and then according to what was said, let Jianping Hou Shizi and Fan Yu assist together."

Chen Ling nodded.

After sending Ning Rutao back to the garden to rest, Chen Ling instructed Qishan, "Let the Prince of Jianping Marquis come to see me."

Qishan should be.

She will see Fan Yu alone tomorrow, and she will mention this matter with Fan Yu. It just so happens that she can see Sheng Wenyu first tonight, and she also happens to have other things to do.

Just a little later, Qishan came back to answer his orders, "Your Majesty, unfortunately, the Prince of Jianping is not in the inn. It seems that he has gone out. People haven't found it yet, so they have been asked to find it. I'm afraid it will be later."

Chen Ling wasn't in a hurry, there just happened to be a bunch of excerpts to read.

…

When Sheng Wenyu's attendant found Sheng Wenyu at the wine stand, the two had already drank a lot, and the attendant stepped forward and said, "Prince, your Majesty has only called the prince.

The emperor's summoning is not a trivial matter. He can't go to see the emperor just like this. Sheng Wenyu looks at Shen Ci, "This wine is half drunk, and I can't drink any more. I'll go to see the emperor, be safe, and see you tomorrow."

Shen remarks should be fine.

Just looking at Sheng Wenyu's back, Shen Ci sighed, he also wanted to see her...

But now she is in Pingnan Hou's mansion. If there is no summons from the emperor, he will not be able to see her.

Shen Ci drank the remaining half jar of wine alone.

These, he had thought about it a long time ago, and he knew that...

She is a god.

Chen Ling is not alone.

Shen Ci drank it all.

***

In the Houfu Garden, Qishan communicated, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Jianping Hou has arrived."

"Well, come in." Chen Ling didn't look up, still looking at the book in his hand. Zhoucheng went back and forth, and piled up a lot of things, and now I need to be patient and look at it one by one.

"Wen Yu has met His Majesty." Sheng Wenyu bowed his hands.

"No gift." Chen Ling glanced at him, "I have something to tell you."

Sheng Wenyu stepped forward, "Your Majesty."

Chen Ling just finished reading a book, and put the Zhubi on one side after the approval, and then raised his eyes to look at him, "Tomorrow's celebration banquet is over, I will leave for Beijing the day after tomorrow, and there are other things to do in Beijing. I asked the teacher to stay and help with the aftermath of Fuyang County, and at that time, you will assist and let the Fengzhou garrison temporarily stay in Huaicheng for a while, and then leave when the aftermath is over."

"The minister leads the order." Sheng Wenyu responded.

Chen Ling continued, "This time, you have taken the lead in conquering Huaicheng. I haven't awarded the reward yet. When this incident in Fuyang County is over, I will return to Beijing to issue the reward."

Sheng Wenyu knelt down on one knee, "It is the responsibility of the ministers to destroy Tan Jin's rebellion."

The corner of Chen Ling's mouth raised slightly, "I know."

Sheng Wenyu looked up at her, and Chen Ling called out, "Qi Shan."

Qi Shan stepped forward and held the brocade box in his hand to Sheng Wenyu, who took it.

Chen Ling said, "This is a white jade porcelain vase that the old lady liked when she entered the palace on the first day of the new year. I asked someone to look for it earlier, but I only found it now. It happened to be a birthday gift for the old lady. Take Yao back."

Sheng Wenyu was slightly startled, and then said warmly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Chen Ling lowered his head and didn't look at him anymore, "I still have something to do, I won't leave you anymore, you should step down."

Sheng Wenyu should be.

After Sheng Wenyu left, Chen Ling met with He Minwei and others one after another. After taking a breath, Chen Ling seemed to remember something, hesitated for a moment, and then called Qi Shan again, "Let Shen Ci come to see me."

When Shen Ci came, the night was dark.

Chen Ling was still looking down at Zhezi. When he entered, Chen Ling looked up and Shen Ci had already stepped forward.

Qishan will always avoid it when he is silent.

Shen Ci picked her up, "Are you tired?"

Chen Lingguo was really discouraged, "Well, there are a lot of things, I met a lot of people, and I didn't do a lot of things."

He saw that the tiredness in her eyes was a little heavy, "I'll do it tomorrow."

She sighed, "Tomorrow has something to do tomorrow, I can't finish it..."

Shen Ci saw the blood in her eyes at a glance, and said warmly, "If you can't finish it, the sky won't fall, A Ling, there are bloodshot eyes in her eyes..."

Chen Ling couldn't help but smile, "Shen Zi'an, are you a stumbling block?"

Shen Ci kissed the corner of her mouth, "Nonsense, stepping stone..."