I became auspicious

Hongmei outside the door said softly:"Princess, it's time to get up." I slowly opened my eyes, eh? When did Zhao Jihuan leave? Why is there no sound at all?

I noticed something on the pillow and picked it up to take a closer look. Aren’t these the parents painted by Wu Nanjiang? But why is this painting so small? Only half the size of a mobile phone.

I opened the curtain and looked carefully at the wood carving. Every detail is lifelike, and the characters' expressions and movements are lifelike. What surprised me even more was that there was a little me in the corner of the painting.

Zhao Jihuan is so thoughtful! What a great gift!

Hongmei walked in and said with a smile:"Princess, what are you looking at? Come down and wash up quickly. I have to go to the Queen to pay her respects later."

I nodded and carefully placed the wood carving in my arms. Then quickly get dressed and wash up.

We walked through the long palace corridor and walked towards Kunning Palace. The breeze blows, the morning light dews slightly, and the stone lion in front of Kunning Palace is majestic and solemn. The palace attendants, holding sachets and silk fans, waited respectfully on both sides.

I took a deep breath and stepped into the door of Kunning Palace. The Queen was already sitting on the throne and greeted me with a smile. I saluted respectfully and took the seat next to her.

Under the bright morning light, the queen's face looked particularly soft, and her wise eyes shone with warmth. She held my hand, and the warmth in her palm spread throughout my body, making me feel an unprecedented closeness.

"Stars, are you still used to it?"The queen asked softly, her tone full of concern.

I nodded and said with a smile:"I'm used to it, the prince treats me very well, and Rourou is also very good! After hearing this

, the queen showed a satisfied smile on her face. She said,"Eat more these days and take good supplements." Give birth to a big fat boy soon!"

When I heard her words, I was slightly startled, but then I smiled and said,"Mother, do you prefer boys over girls? Why don't you want cute girls?"

After hearing this, the queen's smile became even stronger, but there was a hint of seriousness in her eyes:"I also want a daughter, but Huan'er has no children now and is afraid that the country's foundation will be unstable. You and Rou'er both want to have children, the more, the better."

When I heard her words, I couldn't help but feel a little bitter in my heart. But I still twitched the corners of my mouth, lowered my head and said,"Okay."

The queen thought I was shy, so she put a bracelet on my wrist. The cool touch of the bracelet surprised me. When I raised my head and looked at the queen, she was looking at her with eyes full of doting. Follow me

"This bracelet was given to me by my mother when I got married, and I give it to you now."The queen said softly.

I quickly declined:"Queen mother, it's too precious. I am too reckless and not suitable for wearing it.

But the queen smiled and said:"I gave it to you because I like you, accept it." You and Huan'er will be on good terms from now on. She joked again:"Give me a fat grandson as soon as possible.""

I had no choice but to bow my head and accept it silently. I saluted the queen and slowly stepped back. When I left the gorgeous palace, I lowered my head and glanced at the jade bracelet on my wrist.

The jade bracelet was crystal clear and as warm as jade. It is engraved with fine lotus patterns, and each petal is lifelike, as if water can drip out with just a pinch. The texture of the bracelet is hard and delicate, and its brilliance is restrained, just like a pool of autumn water, quietly flowing with the charm of the years.

Back at Yuqing Palace, Hongmei had placed breakfast on the table. The steam from the food was slightly steaming, which aroused my appetite. I sat at the table, picked up a piece of snack with chopsticks, and was about to put it into my mouth. Suddenly Thinking of something, he asked:"Hongmei, where is the prince?" Hongmei replied:"The prince has been in the study since he went to court and has not come out yet.""

I shook my head and thought, this is really busy.

I finished breakfast slowly and was about to go out when Yu Rourou walked in gently and saluted me:"I say hello to my sister. I hurriedly helped her up and said,"Didn't you say you don't have to come every day to say hello?" Yu Rourou smiled softly and said,"I have nothing to do, so I came here to pay my respects to my sister." Sister, don't stop me."

I nodded helplessly and signaled Hongmei to bring the fruit plate over. Looking at the melon seeds on the plate, I suddenly felt a little speechless, so I randomly found a topic:"This housekeeping matter is all your fault."Yu Rourou smiled and said:"Sister is really good at joking. I think this is my honor."

I smiled and did not continue the topic. At this time, Yu Rourou suddenly said:"Sister Liu, I will return to the imperial capital in a while. I was stunned and asked strangely:"Has she not been back for a long time?""Yu Rourou sighed:"It's been twelve years. I became even more confused:"Is there anything important about coming back this time?""Yu Rourou replied:"Sister Liu said she would come back to see you.

I was so shocked that I could hardly speak:"Why are you seeing me?""Yu Rourou covered her mouth and smiled softly:"Because you are the princess. I smiled stupidly and said,"So that's it.""

After a moment, I turned to look at her and said,"Rourou, I have something to do to see the prince, so let's end it today."Yu Rourou then said:"Sister, let's go together, I also have something to report."I nodded and said softly:"Let's go."

Yu Rourou walked beside me and said softly:"Sister, I was watching"You Ming Lu" recently.》"I asked curiously:"What are you talking about? I haven't read it yet." Yu Rourou smiled brightly and said enthusiastically:"This book is really interesting. I like the story in it the most - Hu Hu."

She said happily He narrated:"It is about an official who was idle at home after being dismissed from office. One day it rained heavily. The official suddenly saw three little boys in front of his house, all six or seven years old. They were chasing each other and playing in the rain, but their clothes were not at all. Wet. After a while, the three children were fighting for a marble. When the official saw it, he took out one of his marbles and threw it at the gourd pot used by the three children as a target. He passed by, and then he hit the gourd pot. With a sudden sound, the three children disappeared. The official took the gourd pot back to his home and hung it on the porch. The next day, a woman he didn't know came in. When he arrived at his home, he started crying while holding the gourd pot. The official asked strangely what was going on. The woman replied,"This is my child's burial object. How come it is here?" The official then told what happened. After talking, the gourd pot was returned to the woman. The woman took the pot and buried it in front of her child's grave. A day later, the official saw the child from before walking outside the door of his house again, raising the pot in his hand. The gourd pot smiled and said to him: 'Anon's pot is back!' After saying that, he disappeared."

After telling this story, Yu Rourou's voice lowered:"If this is what happens after death. In the world, that is really the best." A trace of joy flashed in her eyes. I looked at her, and I couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in my heart.

I asked softly:"Why did Rourou say that?" There was curiosity and inquiry in my tone.

Yu Rourou smiled and said:"Sister is right. This kind of book can really bring about wonderful experiences. After reading it, I felt a little braver and felt that death is not so scary anymore."

I raised my head and laughed:"Rourou Rou, you are so funny! This feeling of not being afraid of death is just a temporary escape, we will still face life, old age, illness and death. But you can get bravery from it, you are awesome!"

Yu Rourou lowered her head in embarrassment and whispered :"Sister, don't laugh at me." I patted her shoulder gently, my eyes full of encouragement and affirmation."I really think you are great."

In the East Palace study room, soft sunlight shines through the windows on the exquisite wooden bookshelves and open books. The study room is filled with a faint fragrance of ink and wood, intertwined with the fragrance of flowers blooming outside the window, creating a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.

At this time, Eunuch Dexi saw us. After saluting, he said:"His Royal Highness is busy with official duties. You can go in and wait for a while." He turned around and announced loudly:"The Crown Princess and the good concubine have arrived." As his words fell, We opened the door and walked in.

The study room is very elegantly decorated, with calligraphy and paintings by celebrities hanging on the walls and bookshelves filled with collections of classics and history. Zhao Jihuan was sitting at the desk, engrossed in reading. He was wearing a sapphire blue robe, his sleeves fluttering gently. Without even raising his head, he said softly:"You guys sit down first. Wait for me."

Eunuch Dexi signaled the palace attendants to serve tea, and then stepped aside. Yu Rourou and I sat on the soft cushions and drank tea quietly. There was silence in the study, except for the occasional sound of pen touching paper.

Not long after, Zhao Jihuan raised his head and asked:"How come you are together?" I replied:"Rourou came to say hello again today. We have our own business with you." Zhao Jihuan smiled and said:"You are the princess now, you can do it by yourself Summoned Wu Nanjiang." I touched my head and said,"Really? I'm sorry. Then I'm leaving. You guys can talk." Zhao Jihuan said,"No rush, I'll join you later." At this time, Yu

Rourou His face stiffened. She said:"Sister Liu said she would return to the imperial capital in a few days. She came to see you and the Crown Princess." Zhao Jihuan was very happy to hear the news.

He asked eagerly:"Sister Xiyan is coming back? When exactly? Are you there?"

Yu Rourou said with a smile:"Sister Liu didn't say anything, the letter just said a certain time."

Zhao Jihuan smiled and said:"Then you write her a reply and ask her to come back early. Give her a specific date and I'll go Pick her up."

Yu Rourou nodded in agreement.

Zhao Jihuan turned to look at me and said,"Let's go." Then he took my hand and walked out.

I quickly pulled off his hand and turned around and said softly:"Rourou, let's go first."

Yu Rourou nodded lonely. I felt very uncomfortable seeing this scene.

Zhao Jihuan led me to sit in a pavilion by the lake, surrounded by the gently rippling lake water. The gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it the faint fragrance of flowers. However, despite the peaceful and beautiful environment. I still said to Zhao Jihuan:"Be careful in front of Rourou in the future. She likes you. She will be sad."

Zhao Jihuan asked:"Why are you thinking about others? What about you? Are you sad or not?"

I said calmly:"Because I am strong and because she is innocent."

I looked at him seriously and tried to express my thoughts,"This is unfair to her. She has been married to you for five years. How many women can there be?" Five years."

A trace of deep sadness flashed in Zhao Jihuan's eyes,"But I have been very good to her for five years! She has always known that I have no love for her between men and women. How can you be fair to me?"His voice was full of pain and helplessness, and he looked at me with questions in his eyes.

I sighed,"But I just can't get over it. Rourou is a person, not a vase. Just put it there. There will be Li Rourou and Wang Rourou in the future."......."

Zhao Jihuan also sighed. He took my hand and changed the subject,"What do you want from Wu Nanjiang?" His eyes were full of care, trying to wake me up from my meditation.

I quickly came to my senses,"I want to give a gift to Ah Ling, and can I leave the palace tomorrow? I want to go shopping with Ah Ling for a day." My voice was full of anticipation and joy.

Zhao Jihuan lowered his eyelids and said thoughtfully:"Then you want to buy a house?" His words made me a little stunned, but I immediately nodded in affirmation,"Is one day enough? Just give me the banknote first. I will buy it if you like it.." I said eagerly.

Zhao Jihuan smiled and agreed to my request,"Little money fan, there will be guards to protect you tomorrow." His voice was full of doting.

I patted his shoulder to express my gratitude,"Thank you, rich man. If the rich man is busy, just go ahead and do it." I said with a smile."You go back, I want to find Ah Ling in the afternoon."

Zhao Jihuan nodded and agreed,"Today is the Shao Mansion's big banquet, I'll ask someone to send you a message."

I nodded lightly, indicating that I understood what Zhao Jihuan said. He stood up and walked away calmly. I sat in the pavilion and enjoyed a moment of tranquility. Hongmei has arranged tables, chairs and painting equipment, everything is so orderly.

Soon after, the palace attendant led Wu Nanjiang over. Wu Nanjiang saluted me, and I immediately asked him to get up with a smile. I said to him:"I came to you today to ask you to draw another painting for me." My voice was full of expectation and joy.

Wu Nanjiang replied with a smile:"Princess, please tell me." I asked:"I wonder if Wu Nanjiang has seen Lord Fu Lai?" Wu Nanjiang nodded and replied:"I have seen it from a distance." I said happily:"That's great. Yes! I want you to draw a piece of peony flowers as the foreground, with the princess running freely and freely on the grassland behind. I hope to see the princess' figure stretched out, as light as if she could fly into the sky."

Wu Nanjiang nodded in agreement and immediately began to splash ink. I watched his writing flourish and couldn't help but applaud. After a while, I said excitedly:"Wu Nanjiang, you are really amazing! You draw so well! But I have a suggestion, can you draw a banner? I want a vast feeling." Wu Nanjiang nodded in agreement, Continue to draw slowly.

The sun shines on the lake, forming little bits of sparkling light, like little stars in the night sky. I looked at the lake, my thoughts wandering. At this time, Wu Nanjiang said softly:"Princess, take a look." I followed his guidance and saw a vivid picture on the drawing paper. The two pink peony flowers on the left are delicate and beautiful, with distinct layers of petals and lifelike shapes. There is another pink peony sticking out of the lower left corner. It is graceful and graceful, as if to show people her beauty. The other peonies in the foreground are cleverly blurred, giving people a hazy aesthetic.

In the distance of the picture, a woman is galloping on a horse. She is like a free-flying bird, integrating with the heaven and earth. Her horse legs are in mid-air, as if floating in the air, showing an otherworldly freedom and boldness. This kind of scene reminds me of General Qingshan in"Step by Step". His unrestrained, free and easy posture is breathtaking.

The whole picture is full of movement and vitality, and every stroke is full of power and emotion. I was deeply attracted by this painting, as if this painting were a photo, frozen in this moment.

I couldn't help but applaud and exclaimed:"Wu Nanjiang, you are really amazing! Master-level painting skills!" I turned to Hongmei and asked quietly:"Hongmei, do I have anything to reward you?" ?" Hongmei covered her mouth and smiled and said:"Princess, you have a lot of things."

I felt confident in my heart and said,"Then I will reward you with high-quality pen and ink." Hongmei replied respectfully:"Yes."I nodded with satisfaction.

After Wu Nanjiang heard this, he quickly knelt down to salute and said gratefully:"I thank the Crown Princess for the reward." I gave him a thumbs up and praised him:"Your paintings are really good! You deserve this." Wu Nanjiang's eyes sparkled. There was a glimmer of joy, and then he respectfully withdrew.

May'sFinally, the air was filled with the warmth of early summer, the sun was shining freely, and everything was plated with gold. I sat in front of the desk with two books spread out on the table. The"Dacheng Documents" and the map of the imperial capital, especially the map, had various places to eat, drink and play in detail, which shows how thoughtful Zhao Jihuan was. I can’t help but give him a thumbs up! Immersed in the anticipation of traveling, I started planning tomorrow's itinerary and thinking about which places are must-visit check-in points.

Time passed quietly while the pages of the book were turning. When the afterglow of the setting sun began to touch the earth gently, I stretched out and said to Hongmei beside me:"Go and ask His Highness if he will come over in the evening?" Hongmei replied with a smile. :"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to say that he will come over." I nodded, my heart full of joy

"Come on, take me to the kitchen."I said enthusiastically. Today, I will prepare a dinner for him with my own hands.