King Zhenbei has a favorite

Chapter 62

The time is long, the cold winter breaks slightly, and there seems to be spring grass sprouting, full of vitality, but some people's moods are not very good.

Huo Yue reminded Gu Ting to be careful with a woman, he didn't take it seriously, and he didn't make a fuss, the world fell apart.

Who wouldn't yearn for someone like King Zhenbei?Who does not like?It's normal to touch the hearts of some Huaichun girls. The point is not these women, but what Huo Yan thinks.Now it seems... Huo Yan doesn't seem to have any ideas, even if he has, he is just pretending to be a favorite in name, he is willing to get into the situation to help King Zhenbei, and has no position to speak out.

But if this woman is ignorant, messes up the overall situation, and ruins major events, then don't blame him, the 'heart favorite', for acting as a demon.

Gu Ting read the entire letter, the only regret is that the amount of information is a bit small, only the name and some words that are not very sure, probably Huo Yue himself is a little ambiguous, not too sure, but don't remind and don't worry, in case it is really because of What happened to this?

The little girl is still too young, and she knows too little about the outside world. She has tried her best to do this, and she must have a lot of entanglements in her heart.

Shi Yaxian... the name is still very nice, Gu Ting memorized these three words, while quietly looking at Huo Yan, this person actually has an old relationship in the capital?Even Jiuyuan City is not enough for him?

Since the letters from Zhenbei Prince's Mansion had arrived, of course there was more than one letter, he could receive it, and of course Huo Yan also received it.But it was different from his expression, Huo Yan looked at the letter paper, his face became more and more serious, not the kind of bad news received, but the attitude must be solemn when facing something.

Gu Ting was a little curious, what was written in the letter?

He leaned over to look, but Huo Yan tilted his body, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, and cleverly covered the letter from reading.Moving forward, Huo Yan was farther away. It was not a coincidence at all, it was intentional.

Not only did he stay away in an instant, but his demeanor was all sorts of indifferent. He even paid special attention to the corners of his sleeves and didn't have any contact with him.

Huo Yan at this moment reminded Gu Ting of the first time he saw him in front of the gate of Jiuyuan Palace.He was wearing the prince's regular clothes, with no pleats, no dust on his boots, and his brows were light. When he walked past him, his eyes didn't slow down.From head to toe, King Zhenbei's hair is filled with the inheritance and upbringing of the palace. He is elegant, dignified, powerful and restrained, exuding a special aura and attractiveness.

Gu Ting has not seen such a prince for a long time.

At some point, when the two of them were together, he saw more of Huo Yan's domineering, Huo Yan's scoundrel, and Huo Yan's inexplicable insistence on some things. This sense of distance has not passed for a long time.

Gu Ting blinked, did this person eat the wrong thing?Not long ago, he was getting close in various ways, a hooligan was playing a rogue, and he dared to kiss him in front of so many people. Now it is a sin to be closer?

Does he regret it?

Or... is there something wrong with this letter?

With a quick glance just now, Gu Ting didn't see what was written on the letter at all, but he could tell that it was written by the Grand Princess. Could it be that the Grand Princess reminded me of something?But what is there to avoid him?It's not that he is boasting, the relationship between him and the princess is really okay, they have experienced life and death together, the princess will never make him guard against him.

No matter how you think about it, it feels impossible, Huo Yan must have had a convulsion.

If you don't let it be seen, you won't be allowed to see it. Who cares?Gu Ting shook his head, put his slender fingers lazily on the little lynx's chin and scratched it, and snorted, who hasn't revealed a little secret yet?I won't tell you anything about me in the future!

Let's start with Huo Yue's letter!

Gu Ting slowly took out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, clutching the letter paper to prevent Huo Yan.No matter how the other party behaves, wants to come over to watch, or pretends not to watch, anyway, he just has one thing: don't let me watch!

Huo Yan understood what it was for, so he smiled helplessly and let him reply to the letter.

The atmosphere between the two quickly became delicate.

Not far away, Meng Zhen was trying to ride a horse that didn't look that tall. He said that after so many days in the car, he was bored and uncomfortable. He emphasized that he knew how to ride a horse, which he learned many years ago, and he was determined not to let anyone help him.

Meng Ce watched his younger brother walking the horse slowly while holding the rein, leaning his body from time to time, his feet hooked on the stirrup looked extremely unstable, as if they could be released in a moment, his face was tense, and he was frightened.But he didn't dare to hold his younger brother down forcefully, so he had to stand close to the side and stare at him, ready to help him at any time.

Meng Zhen had a small face, dissatisfied with his brother's distrust, but after thinking about it, his brother was only worried, and the horse was really a little bumpy when he was running fast... His eyes became more and more trusting and dependent.

The younger brother Baozilian acted like a baby, while the cold-faced elder brother kept a straight face, his movements were indescribably gentle.The atmosphere between the two is intimate and warm, like a spring breeze, wrapped in the sweetness of new flowers.

Gu Ting... Gu Ting pretended he didn't see anything, didn't feel anything, well, the atmosphere here is also very good!

He opened and closed the letter paper, forcibly hugged the little lynx that was going away to his knees, and gave it a full-body massage.

Everything is just a gentleman's agreement, who will take it seriously!

At this moment, the guard named Zheng Shishi suddenly walked towards Meng Ce and said something in a low voice. Meng Ce's expression was obviously wrong, he raised his head to coax his younger brother twice, hugged Meng Zhen off the horse, and brought him back here.

On Huo Yan's side, Fan Dachuan also hurried over and said something to Huo Yan...

Gu Ting felt that the atmosphere was not right: "What's wrong?"

Huo Yan frowned, tapped on the table with his fingertips: "The emperor was assassinated."

"The emperor was assassinated?" Gu Ting immediately tensed up, "When? Who did it?"

Huo Yan: "Last night, the murderer behind the scenes was unknown."

Gu Ting was surprised: "How come..."

Fan Dachuan said in a deep voice: "Shangyuan is approaching, and preparations are being carried out in an orderly manner. Concubine Yougui in the palace had a whim to see how the flower market lanterns are doing. The emperor will accompany her, and she doesn't want to suffer disaster. I was assassinated while watching the lantern."

Meng Ce happened to come over as well, and carried his younger brother into the car: "I heard that those lanterns were specially ordered by the emperor to be prepared, and to be rewarded with the two prefectures of Zhenbeiguzang."

Gu Ting thumped in his heart, and looked at Huo Yan.

Huo Yan frowned deeply, and nodded slowly.

Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. The emperor has long issued a decree to have fun with the people. He also specially summoned King Zhenbei and the young prince of the Guzang Palace to Beijing, saying that he wants to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lantern Festival together. Why is it not too early or too late? Coincidentally, something happened the day before?The cause of the accident or the specially prepared lanterns?

Gu Ting felt that there must be something wrong here, and had a vague premonition, don't fall on them...

He pulled Meng Zhen to sit next to him: "I'm going into the city soon, it's not safe to see too many people, don't ride any horses, sit with me in the car."

In fact, Meng Zhen would never be willful and willful. He was still very sensible when he had business to do. He nodded obediently and touched his little butt: "Well, riding a horse is not very comfortable, it sucks."

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The carriage moved forward leisurely, the wheels rolled over the increasingly flat road, there was a creaking sound, everyone was thinking about something, occasionally chatting and discussing a few words, the atmosphere was very quiet along the way, when approaching the city gate, Huo Yan got out of the car, Ride Gale.

He is the King of Zhenbei, a military general, and has his own pride and guard of honor. He will definitely not sit in a car when he enters Beijing. He will wear the prince's standard light armor and ride a high-headed war horse. He will go out with arrogance.

Meng Ce is different. Although he is the king of Guzang, he is the guardian of the little prince on this trip, and he must not take the lead. Meng Zhen is still sitting in the car. Of course, he can't walk in the forefront on horseback, but he will be in the limelight earlier. I'm used to it, so I don't mind right now, I can still have some leisure while sitting in the car.

The strict inspection at the city gate was probably due to the assassination of the emperor last night, but there were ten thousand eunuchs escorting him all the way, all kinds of documents were complete, and there were even imperial decrees, so the speed was not slow.

A moment later, a group of people successfully entered the city.

Some people know about Zhenbei King and Guzang King's younger brother entering Beijing, while others don't.The emperor didn't spread the decree widely, and the courtiers knew it well, except for the officials in charge of docking, no one came to greet him, and the scene was very deserted.

Only a few well-informed people know a thing or two among the people, and most of them don't know about such a thing, and they don't have any expectations if they know about it.Zhenbei Wangyuan is in Jiuyuan, what does it have to do with them?

It stands to reason that an unusual guard of honor suddenly appeared on the road. Ordinary people would be curious to take a second look at it, but the people here are different. They dare not look straight in the face. Move away and pretend you don't see anything.

No one talked and discussed, and even if someone dared to speak, they did so in a very low voice. They were dragged away by relatives and friends before they even pointed their fingers twice.

Everyone ran very fast, for fear of getting involved, and the children were dragged back by the adults, pulling them to death. Everyone's expressions were very indifferent, as if they were separated by a layer of things, not lively at all. , Even the fireworks in the market are particularly alienated.

Not to mention Gu Ting, Meng Zhen felt very uncomfortable, and frowned: "The capital...is not the same as I imagined, not as lively as Jiuyuan, and not as lively as our aunts who love to drink tea and chat, there are so many people , seem to be unpopular."

They are also too cautious, looking like someone is ready to harm them at any time.

Meng Ce sneered, and pressed his younger brother's round head: "Not everyone is the same as us."

Gu Ting pursed his lips, feeling extremely regretful about the current situation.

The common people have no sense of security and panic, which is why they are always like frightened birds. They don't want to see anything, and dare not talk to anyone.One person is like this, because he has a special experience and needs love, everyone is like this... What evil did the superiors do to manage the prosperous and prosperous capital like this?

Gu Ting gently lifted the corner of the car curtain, looking at Huo Yan outside.

The king of Zhenbei is highly respected in Jiuyuan. Every time he appears, there are many supporters, and the people are very enthusiastic. Even his fake favorite can be loved and received all kinds of simple gifts, not to mention King Zhenbei himself?Huo Yan's position in people's hearts can be imagined.

A person who is popular everywhere and supported everywhere, suddenly becomes a little cabbage that no one cares about when he arrives here. I wonder if he will feel sad?

Meng Ce held the sword in both arms: "The feudal lord does not need others to need him, let alone others like him."

Gu Ting was slightly taken aback.

Indeed, they have persisted until now, risking their lives on the battlefield to bravely defeat the enemy, and practicing outside the battlefield to improve their own strength. The purpose is not to make others like and worship everyone, but this is what they want to do.Their beliefs are not changed by the reaction of the world.

There is a certain gap in feeling, but it must not be uncomfortable.

But they didn't feel uncomfortable, Gu Ting couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart, and gritted his teeth bitterly: "These people's hands are really fast. From the time the imperial edict was issued to urging them on the road to now, they have been pitted one after another, and the danger is more difficult every time. , won't let us rest!"

This kind of indulgent powerlessness is simply disgusting!

Meng Zhen tugged at Gu Ting's sleeve: "Don't be angry, Ting Ting, we can get through together if we are together."

"Meow-"

The little lynx squeezed out from between the two, with round eyes, and followed suit.

Meng Ce looked at his silly younger brother a little worried: "Brother She——"

Gu Ting knew what he was going to say, and immediately raised his hand: "King Guzang, don't worry, I will always be with Meng Zhen."

Isn't it right to take care of your friends?Meng Zhen had been in and out of Jiuyuan several times for him regardless of the danger, and the antidote for the corpse poison was also prepared by him day and night with his people. Best friends in life are rare, so of course they should be cherished and guarded!

There are not too many formal restrictions, a group of people quickly walked into the main street, the eight-car wide bluestone road was paved all the way to the palace gate, got off the carriage, passed Zhengyang gate, and then went inside to the main body of the palace.

"You're still young, you can't follow me here."

Gu Ting hugged the little lynx to Wu Feng, and asked him to take it down to take care of him, and he will not take it with him on the next journey.

"Meow-"

The little lynx quit. Since that night in Jiuyuan, it hasn't been separated from Gu Ting. At this time, it is a little noisy, trying to run out with its little paws.

Wu Feng pressed its head back: "The young master wants to do business, you are obedient."

Why doesn't he want to follow?But he couldn't enter a place like the imperial palace, so he could only cast his earnest eyes on Huo Yan: "My lord, please protect my master well!"

Huo Yan nodded quietly at him.

Do you need others to tell you?Of course he has to guard his little things!

Walking all the way in, the palace walls are tall, the glazed tiles are shining, the eaves and ridges are lined up with majesty, the carved beams and painted columns are full of noble pressure, the long corridor seems to have no end, the roadside is quiet, and the guards are on duty He stood tall and straight, his eyes were motionless.

The imperial palace is naturally the most majestic, majestic and majestic place in the world.

My feet were almost sore, and I finally walked to the entrance of the main hall. The eunuch Wan who accompanied me saluted Huo Yan, and said with a smile: "Just now the word came out, how many are the emperor waiting for? Our family has limited qualifications. Don’t dare to go to the gate of the road, I can’t accompany you anymore, please—”

Gu Ting also smiled at him: "Wan Nei waits on his own."

Why can't I stay with you anymore? This is the successful completion of the mission, so I have to make a small report to Shangfeng, right?

However, since the incident of being a demon, everyone has gotten along harmoniously. Huo Yan has no more personal affairs to deal with, so there is no need to avoid them. Just pay attention to what you say after meeting with the Meng family brothers last night. Just don’t reveal Meng Ce’s identity, and everyone will live in peace. thing.

The imperial decree of Emperor Jianping made it clear that King Zhenbei and his family, as well as the younger brother of King Guzang, were summoned. Huo Yan, Gu Ting and Meng Zhen could all enter the palace, but Meng Ce, as a guard, was not qualified to enter, so he could only stay in the palace. outside the temple.

Meng Zhen looked back eagerly, and the shape of his mouth could tell he was calling his brother, but how could he yell in such a place?

Meng Ce felt distressed for a while when he saw it, and said softly, "Be good", and waved him to let him in. Brother is here, you will be fine!

Don't let your brother worry, Meng Zhen clenched his small fists, rubbed his face firmly, followed Gu Ting without hesitation, and stepped into the hall.

The main hall is quite spacious and resplendent, with golden curtains, and even the color and texture of the floor tiles are different from other places. The servants are standing sideways, and the three-legged beast cauldron in the corner of the hall is burning with unknown spices. The atmosphere is serious and solemn.

The three of them knelt and bowed in accordance with the ritual: "The minister waits to see the emperor, long live long live long live long live!"

"Let's all be flattened." Emperor Jianping's voice was calm, without any attack power.

When the three got up, the first thing they saw was of course Emperor Jianping. The emperor was sitting on the dragon chair.Sitting on his left side is a woman with charming eyebrows, graceful figure, full waist, and amorous eyes. She is wearing a imperial concubine-style palace dress, with jewels and gold inserted all over her head. She looks very expensive and very charming. , even if you have never seen it before, you can tell at a guess that this is the only favorite concubine in the harem, Concubine You Gui.

Serving the two emperors one after another, she is obviously old, but she is well-maintained and stands tall. It is a miracle that Concubine You is in this Great Xia harem.

In addition to the two sitting people, there are two young people standing in front of the hall, one is slightly older, wearing a golden crown, a jade belt, and wearing a bright yellow prince's costume, of course he is the prince; the other is about to reach the crown, with thin eyebrows and long eyes, Wearing the prince's uniform, he looked quite low-key, and it couldn't be anyone else except the second prince.

Among all the people, Concubine You Gui spoke first, pointing at Huo Yan: "This is King Zhenbei, right?"

Huo Yan came out: "Yes, my minister Huo Yan, I have seen the imperial concubine."

Concubine You covered her lips and smiled: "Waiting for courtesy and courtesy, you are really a good-looking talent, but compared to your father, you look more like your mother."

Gu Ting was immediately alert, Concubine You knew the deceased prince and concubine?This elder's gesture is really... an expression of kindness?Want Huo Yan to lower his guard?

He felt it was absurd. You Dachun died in Jiuyuan, and Concubine You Gui, as his own sister, could not take it seriously. Before he came, he had foreseen all kinds of scenes in his heart, fierce, entangled, life-and-death, but he never had this kind of scene .What is this woman thinking?Huo Yan's expression didn't change. Did he know that this matter would not cause trouble, or did he control it firmly so that he wouldn't be led by the nose?

There was no response, Concubine You was not in a hurry, she looked at Gu Ting, then at Meng Zhen, and continued to smile and ask: "I heard that you brought a very important family member with you, I don't know - which one is it?" ?”

Huo Yan raised his hand, and Gu Ting stepped forward to salute: "Gu Ting, a grassroots man, I have seen the imperial concubine."

"Raise your head and let Bengong take a look."

Gu Ting lowered his eyes and slowly raised his head.

Concubine You looked at it for a while, and then sighed faintly: "After all, time is not forgiving, and children are full of aura. Look at the eyebrows, this appearance, compared to my palace, King Zhenbei is really good Blessing, don’t you think so?”

The hall was suddenly silent.

How should I answer this question?A mere 'heart favorite' who is not even a concubine, is more beautiful than the emperor's favorite concubine, is he trying to imply that King Zhenbei is more powerful than the emperor and can get the most beautiful person in the world?If you don't know how to offer it when you encounter it, and you want to monopolize it, what is Wang An's intention in Zhenbei?Or deliberately provocative?

Gu Ting didn't even need to think about it, everything was clear, Concubine You Guifei did it on purpose, to make things difficult for them, so think it over before you speak.

But he didn't expect that the first person to answer the call was the crown prince.

The prince's posture was respectful, and his expression was solemn: "Naturally, the empress is more graceful and luxurious, and she is the most beautiful in Beijing. Who can surpass her in the world?"

Gu Ting thought quickly in his heart, whether the prince was helping out, or was he trying to praise and appease Concubine You.

"His Royal Highness, what you said is inappropriate," the second prince followed closely, "The noble concubine and empress have a noble status, how can they be compared with ordinary people?"

Gu Ting turned his mind, and quickly exchanged glances with Huo Yan.

The prince said that the imperial concubine is the most beautiful, the most beautiful in the whole world, and she can't lose to anyone. The second prince said that this matter is simply incomparable. Everyone has different identities, and the comparison is self-deprecation and depravity. As a royal How can people not have such a temper?

It's too obvious, the brothers won't deal with each other, and they will fight as soon as they open their mouths...

Gu Ting was an eye-opener, is the palace fight so fierce!

Emperor Jianping didn't speak, didn't make any statement, Concubine You Gui smiled and looked at Gu Ting: "Young Master Gu, what do you think?"

In the end, the fire will still burn on himself.

Gu Ting really wanted to say that I think you are annoying, why are other little girls so cute, they are all obedient and sweet, but you are special, you have nothing to do to be a monster all day long, and you are more beautiful when you see people!

Feeling that Huo Yan was not in the right state, and seemed to be unable to hold back any longer, Gu Ting hurriedly raised his voice: "Go back to your mother's words—"

This woman is definitely a dragon if she wants to cheat people, the next person to ask must be Huo Yan, Jun Qianqian must not be rude or disrespectful, he must stop this topic!

Gu Ting's brain turned quickly: "The grassroots have little knowledge and dare not speak nonsense, but the storyteller has a saying that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Whether a person is beautiful or not, it doesn't matter what you say, but how much others like you , you will feel how beautiful you are."

So don't ask our prince, he likes me or not, of course I am more beautiful than you, this is not the truth, but 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.

Concubine You paused as she turned the jade bracelet's fingers, her eyes slightly raised, and she looked at Emperor Jianping with a wink like silk, her voice was sweet and sweet, "Is that so?"

Emperor Jianping patted her hand lightly: "Of course my imperial concubine is the most beautiful, the most beautiful in the whole world."

In this situation, saying such words is like confessing, Concubine You vainly covered her face, and acted shyly: "Your Majesty—"

The eyes of Emperor Jianping and Concubine Ai were slanted twice, with serious expressions, they looked at Huo Yan who was standing proudly in the hall: "I know that the king of Zhenbei has been fighting hard for years, but this favorite is a man, isn't it a bit too much? Hmm?"

Gu Ting almost couldn't hold back his resentment, what does this mean, why did it pass?If Zhenbei Wang really likes a man and doesn't get married, he will have no future. Isn't it beneficial to you?

And if you want to turn your head to look, there are not only Huo Yan and Gu Ting standing in this hall, but also King Guzang's younger brother!Up to now, I don't care about it, I don't give a look, what do you mean?on purpose?Did you deliberately give cold eyes to bullying others without coming to justice?

The hall was instantly quiet.

Today, the wind is strong, the sky in the distance is cloudy and cloudy, and there seems to be an undercurrent. The sky is getting overcast, and the snow has not yet fallen.

Emperor Jianping asked King Zhenbei, and no one else dared to speak. After a long time, when everyone was worried, Huo Yan bowed his hand.

"I just thought about it seriously, but I still can't figure it out, the emperor's responsibility—what does it mean?"

He pretended not to understand!Are you so rigid!