After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

Xia Hong, who had been keeping a glance at Shen Jinmo, retracted his gaze and chatted with Zhong Yuanyuan.

"Xiaojiu really likes Nanxing's appearance."

Zhong Yuanyuan waved her fan lightly, revealing the second half of Xia Hong's sentence that she hadn't mentioned.

"Even though you know you shouldn't have anything to do with them anymore, you still want to get close to them and take a look. I don't know who he resembles with this kind of lust for beauty."

Xia Hong also thought of the look Xia Yu had given Xie Nanxing just now: "I also find it interesting that he finds beauty and can actually appreciate it with pure eyes, without any intention of possessiveness."

He smiled as he looked at Zhong Yuanyuan who was pouring herbal tea for him: "I think this kind of character is like Yuanyuan."

Handing the round fan to Nanny Xi, Zhong Yuanyuan glanced at Xun Zhan and Xia Yu standing side by side at the bow and said, "Tell me, if we look for a princess for Nanxing based on his appearance, when will we be able to find one?"

Zhong Yuanyuan's words suddenly reminded Xia Hong that Xia Yu was already fourteen years old and it was indeed time for him to get married.

"The son of me and Yuanyuan should be paired with the last woman in the world. Does Yuanyuan have any preferences?"

After this question was asked, the eligible ladies standing beside A Niang subconsciously adjusted their hair and raised their heads slightly so that Zhong Yuanyuan could see their profile.

Without looking at the girl in the pleasure boat, Zhong Yuanyuan looked up at the people along the shore who were cheering for the dragon boat race.

"He wants the best looking cats. You see, it's not feasible for him to marry a virtuous woman."

Changing the subject, Zhong Yuanyuan and Xia Hong looked into each other's eyes and said, "Now that you love him so much, I think Yu'er, the princess, is worthy of her, even if she is just a woman with a flat head."

"As long as he can please me, I, as his mother, will let him do whatever he wants."

The dragon boat race had reached a critical moment. Xia Hong stood up first, holding Zhong Yuanyuan's hand, and stood with Zhong Yuanyuan in the viewing seat reserved for emperors.

The people who were originally waving flags to cheer saw Xia Hong's expression change. They shouted "Long live the emperor" and cheered to congratulate the dragon boat that won against the son of a noble.

The cannons roared, the streamers fluttered, and copper coins were scattered among the crowd. The magnificent spectacle of the mountains and rivers covered up the resentment deep in people's hearts at that moment.

The imperial boat docked, and Xia Hong and Zhong Yuanyuan had just sat on the imperial carriage when they suddenly heard a commotion behind them.

The imperial guard who was pushed to the ground by the crowd stood up and lifted the collar of the guard beside him: "It was you who pushed me down just now?"

The guards from the Imperial Guards Department rushed forward and rescued their brother: "You are useless and fell down after being accidentally touched by someone. Who can you blame?"

"Accidentally, Master, I think you did it on purpose."

"I did it on purpose, so what can you do about it? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you are of a noble status."

"What do you want? I'll beat you to death."

"He beat up our brother, and as a man, I have to avenge him."

"What's so scary about a bunch of mud legs? Just fight back and leave them with a breath."

……

Xia Hong frowned slightly, first glanced at the calm Shen Jinmo, then said to Eunuch Lin: "Little Lin, go and ask what happened?"

Eunuch Lin trotted all the way to inquire about the whole story. All kinds of trivial things came together, and even this shrewd Eunuch Lin didn't know how to explain what happened today.

The reason for their fight was really too weird.

It was just during the rehearsal of the parade that lasted for a month that the chef who served the dishes today gave the guards from the Imperial Guard Department half an extra spoonful of meat, and the servant who distributed the sugar water yesterday scooped an extra spoonful of sugar for the guards in front of the emperor.

This matter ultimately brought disgrace to the royal family. After reporting to Xia Hong, Eunuch Lin brought Tian Ding and Shen Jinmo back to the palace.

Also entering the palace were Xia Yu, who wanted to have lunch with Zhong Yuanyuan, and Xie Nanxing, who saw the signs and was worried about Shen Jinmo and wanted to follow him into the palace.

Xia Hong was a little tired after being busy today. After lunch, he curled up on the couch and took a nap. When he had the energy to deal with these things, he felt a little cooler.

Eunuch Lin bent down to help Xia Hong wash and brush his teeth, and explained everything in a low voice: "Master, Lord Shen and Lord Tian are now in the study waiting for you to summon them, and Prince Ming is now accompanying His Majesty in the Imperial Garden to bask in the sun."

Xia Hong took the handkerchief handed over by Eunuch Lin and wiped the water stains on his hands: "Wang Heng, can I have lunch?"

"Yes, it is used. When the imperial kitchen heard that Lord Shen and Prince Ming were here, they added an extra dish that the two masters liked today."

"Xie Nanxing is also with the eldest sister-in-law?"

"Master, you are really good at foresight. Young Master Xie was going to kneel with Master Shen, but Master Shen felt that it was too cold in the palace, so he begged me to find a young eunuch to take Young Master Xie out to bask in the sun."

"At that time, the queen also felt that the sun was pleasant, and by chance the three of them got together and sat down together in the imperial garden."

"Your Majesty and Master Xie are not afraid of the heat. You don't even know that King Ming's clothes were soaked by the sun."

He took the teacup handed over by Eunuch Lin and rinsed his mouth. The warm wind blew onto Xia Hong's dragon robe, and the vividly embroidered golden dragon seemed as if it was about to take off at any time.

Xia Hong looked at the sun outside which had cooled down a lot and said, "It's rare that I have some free time today. I'm just here to bask in the sun with my eldest sister-in-law."

Eunuch Lin understood immediately. He first arranged for two young eunuchs to take Shen Jinmo and Tian Ding to the Imperial Garden. Then he personally called all the palace maids and eunuchs and quickly decorated the Imperial Garden.

Zhong Yuanyuan is a casual person. If she wants to bask in the sun, then she will just go towards the sun. If there is a stool, she will sit on it. If there is no stool, she can just stand directly under the sun.

If there is no one around, she can sit in the soft grass and bask in the sun to her heart's content.

Xia Honggui is the king of a country. When he said he wanted to bask in the sun, it was not only to show his favor for Zhong Yuanyuan, but also to display his royal majesty and royal etiquette.

The imperial sedan chair carried Xia Hong into the imperial garden. The three casually placed lounge chairs had been taken away and replaced by the thrones for the emperor and empress carved with dragons and phoenixes, as well as the armchair and coffee table carved from nanmu.

The canopy embroidered with golden dragons completely blocked the sun. The breeze blew the warmth of the sun into the fingertips, but could not bring the brightness of the sun into the skin.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Following Eunuch Lin's loud shout, everyone who was originally sitting under the canopy stood up and saluted towards where the king was.

When the imperial carriage landed, Xia Hong walked straight towards Zhong Yuanyuan, held Zhong Yuanyuan's hand and sat down together.

"No thanks, just sit still."