dhibooks Chapter 18 Growing Up
Chapter 18 Growing Up
Princess Zhu Shaochang was practicing calligraphy in her room. When she heard that the county magistrate had returned, she put down her brush and greeted her.
When Niang Shan was leaving, she told her that she wanted to go out and buy some new jewelry. The Eldest Princess let her go out without thinking too much. The girl is about to get married when she is a teenager, and this daughter will not stay for a few years. I want her to have a better life.
It's just that she didn't expect that as soon as she went out, she heard the sound of Nong Shan crying.
The eldest princess became anxious immediately. She walked over quickly and saw Yongshan crying loudly in front of all the servants. She was heartbroken and had a headache. In desperation, she waved to the maid beside him. The maid hurriedly picked up Niang Shan and sent her back to the room.
The eldest princess went along with her and closed the door. She asked Niongshan what happened, and the cries of Yongshan stopped abruptly. Her eyes were red, and she suddenly looked at the eldest princess. Hope and begging burst out of her eyes. Such eyes are not unfamiliar, she has seen others like this before.
This is the look that wants to grab the last straw.
The Eldest Princess pursed her lips. She watched Niong Shan stumbling towards her side, then sobbed and begged: "Mother, you, can you help me."
The eldest princess looked down at her, her voice sounded calm, "Tell mother first, where did you go today?"
Niang Shan didn't dare to raise his head, and replied in a muffled voice: "Changle Temple."
Her voice was very low, her head was almost lowered to her chest, the eldest princess let out a long sigh, thinking in her heart that it was indeed so.
The last time my daughter cried so sadly was when His Majesty ordered her not to enter and leave the palace at will.
It's not wrong to like someone, but the person Niang Shan likes is too noble, even if the eldest princess wants to help her, she is really powerless.
His Majesty's attitude is very clear. He doesn't like Nong Shan, and even somewhat dislikes Nong Shan. His daughter's wishes will definitely not be responded to.
Even if she tried her best to force Niangshan into Wei Xun's harem, let alone whether she could succeed in it, if she really succeeded, then her daughter would definitely be unhappy for the rest of her life.
As the head of the county, she would be respected no matter which family she married into, but if she married the emperor, she would be humiliating herself.
The eldest princess felt sorry for her, but she had no choice but to persuade her, "Shan'er, mother can't help you with this matter. There are so many good men in the world. In the future, mother will find another one for you. He is a noble son with both civil and military skills. He will definitely make you look good." Just get married, okay?"
Yong Shan started crying again, she didn't want to marry someone else, she just wanted to marry that person!
"Not good not good not good!"
Yong Shan was really hurt today, she was out of breath from crying, the eldest princess touched her back repeatedly, trying to comfort her, but it didn't work at all.
Nong Shan fell into the arms of the eldest princess and complained sadly: "I have liked him since I was a child. I have liked him for such a long time. Mother, I don't think I will like others anymore, but he has never seen me in his eyes."
She suddenly raised her head and grabbed the eldest princess' clothes, "Mother, just help me, I, I will never marry him in this life!"
The eldest princess was in a dilemma, she didn't answer immediately, Niong Shan seemed to see hope, she shook the eldest princess's body, and two more tears fell on her face, "Mother, please, mother, just go ask Ask, no matter what, at least give me an answer, he respects you, maybe he will agree."
The eldest princess smiled wryly, "Shan'er, you are still too young. Your Majesty doesn't respect me. He treats me well, but it's just a show for outsiders."
What the eldest princess said was very sad, but Niang Shan didn't pay attention to it. She opened a pair of red and swollen eyes and asked doubtfully, "What's the matter with His Majesty?"
Eldest Princess: "...Isn't Your Majesty the one you like?"
Niang Shan suddenly seemed to have heard some Arabian Nights, she frowned, and didn't even grab the eldest princess's clothes, she said disgustedly: "Mother, what are you talking about, why do I like Your Majesty, I like Jiang Sui ,Regent!"
Rao is very self-cultivated, this time the eldest princess couldn't hold back anymore, she stood up in shock, "Since when did you like the regent?!"
Niang Shan was taken aback by her mother, and said blankly: "I...I have always liked the Prince Regent."
The teasing when I was young was to get his attention, the teasing and teasing when I grew up was awkward concern, as for currying favor with Wei Xun, it was to get back her authority to go in and out of the court, otherwise she would never see Jiang Sui, It's so obvious that she likes it, so no one has noticed it?
Brewing Shan was shocked.
In the imperial palace, Wenhua Hall, Wei Xun came uninvited, and brought a pair of warm jade chess pieces as a tribute from Borneo.The two played chess, Jiang Sui held the white piece, and after the result, he asked Wei Xun, "The township examination is going on in various places, and it will end at the end of the month. The examination will be scheduled for the first ten days of July. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Wei Xun's eyes fell on the chessboard, and after a moment of deliberation, he also made a move, then raised his head, and smiled slightly at Jiang Sui, "Ah Sui just decides."
Jiang Sui lowered his eyes and glanced at the chessboard.
Wei Xun is both civil and military, he writes vigorously and well, and he is very good at rhythm. Even his wonderful brushstrokes are at the level of everyone, even his grandfather, the emperor who likes to paint and write poems, can't compare.Of course, no one is perfect.
Jiang Sui had given him up several times, but he still couldn't save the current one-sided situation.
Without changing his expression, Jiang Sui said softly in his heart, it's a stinky chess basket.
If anyone could hear his heart, he would find that there was a subtle schadenfreude in his voice.
……
After talking about the imperial examination, Jiang Sui brought up the matter of Su Ri's mission. The regulations had already been prepared, and Su Ri also greeted him in advance.
"The envoy they sent is the second prince. The prince Su Ri is the first prince, and the second prince is his half-brother. This man is talented and talented, but his reputation in this country is not high. I heard that this person has no talent at all. , the inside is actually an idiot that indulges in pleasure, and I don't know what it means to send him on a mission every day."
Wei Xun was holding a black chess piece. Hearing this, he raised his head and looked at Jiang Sui with clear eyes, "Although Prince Su Ri has started to oversee the country, the foundation is not yet stable, and the second prince does not want to compete with him. , maybe he is also a smart person, no matter what his intentions are, he just sees the tricks and breaks the tricks."
These words were consistent with Jiang Sui's thoughts, he smiled, and then saw that Wei Xun decisively dropped the chess piece, forcing himself to death in the corner.
Jiang Sui: "..."
I really don't want to say that he taught himself how to play chess.
On the other side, Wei Xun was still muttering, "Why did you lose again? I'm not in the mood today, Ah Sui, let's play another round with me."
Where are you out of shape today, you have been out of shape for many years.
Picking up all the white pieces, Wei Xun picked up together, he picked up the black ones, the warm jade pieces collided with each other, making a crisp jade sound, at this moment, Jiang Sui mentioned another thing.
"Your Majesty reprimanded County Mistress Niongshan today. After she returns, she might cry to the Eldest Princess."
I have to say that Jiang Sui still knew Niong Shan very well, so he just went back and cried.
The calm expression on Wei Xun's face disappeared in an instant. He threw the chess piece he had just picked up into the sandalwood bowl, and said expressionlessly, "Oh? Ah Sui thinks I did something wrong?"
"...That's not true," Jiang Sui laughed dryly, "Nowadays the royal family is few and far between, and County Mistress Niongshan is the only daughter of the eldest princess. In terms of emotion and reason, Your Majesty should give her some face."
After all, the eldest princess has such a good reputation among the people, with her help, Wei Xun's seat will be more secure.
Jiang Sui didn't say this, but Wei Xun already understood, his face was sullen, and Wei Xun didn't speak for a while.
To be honest, he didn't like that aunt, but he didn't hate her either.Wei Xun is not a person who likes to play petty temper, for the sake of power, he is also willing to act as necessary.He could endure all kinds of respect and attention to Princess Zhu Shao, but he couldn't bear her daughter robbing him under his nose.
Thinking of what that girl in Yongshan was really thinking, Wei Xun's heart was filled with an unknown fire.
Is Ah Sui something she can covet? !
If Jiang Sui didn't have any feelings for her, even Xinyue himself didn't notice, he would have married Yong Shan to the other side of the mountain and the sea.
……
"I don't like her."
Suddenly, Wei Xun raised his eyelids and uttered these words to Jiang Sui.
Jiang Sui already felt it, but he wasn't surprised. He just didn't understand that Yongshan was very kind to Wei Xun, and every time he saw him he kept flattering him, so why did it have the opposite effect.
"why?"
"No reason," Wei Xun answered quickly, and then he asked again, "What about you, Ah Sui, do you like her?"
Jiang Sui's body froze. This question was too scary. Looking around, he found that no one was there except Qin Wangshan. He couldn't help but slightly bowed his body, leaned over, and whispered, "Actually... I'm a little afraid of her."
He spoke very carefully, and kept raising his eyes to see Wei Xun's face. When Wei Xun heard this, he first raised his eyebrows, then his shoulders trembled, and he laughed out loud.
It wasn't a faint sound, but a series of laughs.
Jiang Sui and Qin Wangshan's expressions were synchronized, and they looked at the emperor who was laughing so much that he had to hold his waist with one hand in a daze. After a long time, he laughed enough, and he let out a long breath, then raised his head again, and looked at Jiang Sui .
There is still a lingering smile on his face. To be honest, Wei Xun is very good-looking, but usually everyone only sees his dragon robe and majesty, so it is difficult to put worldly perceptions on him. After laughing like an ordinary person, Jiang Sui realized that he was also a young man with a clear and bright personality.
When he looked at Jiang Sui, Jiang Sui also looked at him, feeling the emperor's beauty in the prosperous age. At this time, Jiang Sui realized that the emperor looked at him a little strangely, as if... he usually looks at the prince.
A little loving.
Jiang Sui couldn't help frowning, and on the other side, Wei Xun shook his head amusedly, and said almost sighing, "Ah Sui, when will you grow up?"
Jiang Sui, who is 23 years old this year: "...???"