Prince Han Sien

Any disturbance around the emperor is the most important concern of the people in the harem.

Soon there was news from the queen mother that the emperor had summoned Han Si'en.When the imperial concubine heard the news, she pursed her lips and smiled, looked at the queen mother and said: "The emperor always misses the queen mother, and today is the queen mother's birthday, I think I can't see the queen mother being unhappy at all."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, the smile on her face deepened a little, the other concubines echoed, and the dignified Empress rarely showed a hearty smile.

The queen mother looked at her daughters-in-law and sighed, "The emperor is filial."

The Empress Dowager was a very powerful woman when she was young, and she was not favored in the palace.But her father was the prime minister of the former court back then, and her natal family was quite powerful. She and the Shi family contributed a lot to the emperor's ascension to the throne, and she was a ruthless woman.

Therefore, the current emperor respected her quite a lot after he ascended the throne, and conferred the hereditary title of the Shi family.The emperor was on the throne for a long time, and it was the queen mother who advised him.In the year of Wang Ying's death, the queen mother slowly let go of the power to the emperor, and she was an old lady who didn't care about things in the harem, but the emperor still respected her very much.

In the eyes of others, the Empress Dowager is very powerful and has a great say in opposing Chu, so concubines with children in the harem are all close to each other.

As for what's going on inside, apart from the parties concerned, only Han Si'en knows best.

The emperor and Han Sien didn't get along for a long time, and when Han Sien came out of the imperial study, Yuan Bao looked at him with warm eyes again.

Yuan Bao has been with the emperor since he was the prince. Not to mention the person who understands the emperor's thoughts best, but he can definitely be ranked among the top three.

Whether the emperor frowned was happy or unhappy, he could tell.Yuan Bao thought that although he would not be able to leave any heirs in this life, he would still be one of the people who stood at the highest level of power. Many relatives, relatives, princes and grandchildren did not have face like him, so it was worth it.

He doesn't have any special pursuits, he also knows his position, and he also knows that because he is a celebrity around the emperor, he often offends those concubines and princes on weekdays.

When the new emperor succeeds to the throne, his good days will come to an end.Yuan Bao wanted to serve the emperor well. It would be best if he died in front of the emperor and could be buried with dignity. If he died after the emperor's death, he hoped that someone would open his mouth to keep the whole body for him.

So when dealing with Han Si'en, he just showed his goodwill casually at first, but now he pays more attention to three points.

Han Si'en didn't feel much about Yuan Bao's change in heart. Yuan Bao's attitude towards him would soon become the attitude of many people towards him.

Han Si'en returned from the imperial study to Han Yun's Changxin Palace, and everyone in the Han family who were waiting in Changxin Palace breathed a sigh of relief.When Han Sien went to the side hall where he was resting, Han Yun hurriedly asked the maid to serve tea to Yuanbao, hoping to keep him and inquire about some news.

Yuan Bao was the same as before, with a friendly look, and said: "The concubine Xian has broken the old slave, and the old slave on the side of the Long Live Lord has to serve him quickly. This tea is unbearable. After all, the Long Live Lord likes the prince very much." , Concubine Xian doesn't have to worry about it."

When Han Yun heard this, her heart twisted. She was more worried because the emperor liked Han Si'en, but not only did she not say this, but she also said to Yuan Bao with a grateful smile on her face. : "It is a blessing for the son to be liked by the emperor. I am here to thank Eunuch Yuan for taking care of my nephew."

After saying this, the court lady beside Han Yun handed Yuan Bao a few banknotes with a large denomination.

Yuan Bao accepted Han Yun's second gift today with a smile, and said, "I don't dare to be this old slave, so I will resign." Then he left from Changxin Palace.

When Yuan Bao walked towards the imperial study, he stroked the bank note in his sleeve pocket, his eyes narrowed even more.After he received the things from concubines, ministers and even the prince, even if it was a small ingot of silver, he would tell the emperor in detail.

It's just that in this palace, many smart people don't know it.Some were complacent about this, thinking that their methods of winning over were effective, and they won the most popular person next to the emperor.

After Han Yun waited for Yuan Bao to leave, her face turned cold, and the entire Changxin Palace fell silent.Han Yun sat on the imperial concubine chair, frowning slightly, all kinds of thoughts surged in her heart, the emperor valued Han Si'en, this is not a good thing for her, she should communicate with the Han family as soon as possible, and let them get Han Si'en as soon as possible. It would be better if Si En's position as the eldest son should be abolished.

At this time, in the side hall where the men from the Han family of Changxin Palace were resting, Han Sien sat on a chair and looked at his fingers casually.Since he came back, these men of the same generation in the Han family have shown him inquisitive looks from time to time. At first, Han Sien pretended not to know, but later when they looked at him, he raised his head and looked at them, and also Give him a mocking chuckle for free, and no one will look at him again.

Naturally, these people were filled with all kinds of doubts, but because they were not familiar with Han Si'en on weekdays, they couldn't ask easily.Originally wanted to look at him, hoping to see something from his face.It's just a pity that Han Si'en has facial paralysis, and when he doesn't want to laugh, there is no expression on his face.

Anyway, time is slowly passing by.

When it was time to attend the royal banquet, the members of the Han family left from Changxin Palace.During this period, Han Yun and Han Sien have been living in peace, and Han Sien is very satisfied with the situation.

Royal banquets to celebrate major festivals are generally held in Yuxiangyuan.The place is spacious, and the scenery is also unique to the imperial palace, which is very suitable for holding various celebrations.

When Han Yuezhong, Han Yuewen and others arrived at their destination, they naturally met acquaintances, so they stood together and talked in twos and threes.Although Han Yueqing from the third room had just returned to Jiangnan not long ago, Han Yuezhong introduced him to the people around him, and he quickly integrated into these children from the capital.

On the contrary, Han Si'en, the noble son of the Duke's Mansion, was alone, looking very depressed and lonely.Han Yuezhong talked a few words with his friends, saw Han Sien leaning against an apricot tree alone, paused, and was about to go over and draw him into their circle.

It's just that he just made a move, and Han Yueqing on the side stopped him. Han Yueqing said worriedly: "Brother, last time you wanted to introduce someone to the third brother in Yongjun Palace, the third brother was not happy. The occasion in this palace is different. Outside, if Third Brother gets angry and makes some noise, that would be bad." His words also hinted that Han Sien went crazy in front of Changxin Palace. Showing a bit of hesitation.

The children of the capital, who are not human beings, knew it in their hearts when they heard Han Yueqing's words, and by the way, they made up a picture of Han Sien disdain to be with Han Yuezhong.

Li Han, the son of the Minister of Rituals, waved his folding fan and said in a suave manner: "Since this is the case, Brother Zhongwen should not come forward to make trouble. After all, today is the birthday of the Empress Dowager. Don't cause trouble and make it difficult. nice."

Zhongwen is Han Yuezhong's name, which can be called by his friends in the capital.Han Yuezhong had a look of contemplation on his face, and when he was about to say something, he raised his eyes and saw a round man standing in front of Han Sien, with a joyful smile on his face, gesticulating something with Han Sien .

Han Yuezhong was slightly surprised that someone was not afraid of Han Sien's grimace, but he didn't show it at all. He looked at Li Han and smiled and said, "It's because I thought too much. Although the third brother doesn't grow out of the house, there is no one around him." As for being quiet."

Others also saw the people around Han Sien because of his words, most of them had no impression of that ordinary-looking person.Then Li Han said with a smile on his face: "It's not to blame Brother Zhongwen, maybe it's because we can't get into the eyes of the prince of the Duke's Mansion."

Han Yuezhong heard the words "Senior of the Duke's Mansion" a little harshly.He smiled and said apologetic words to several friends repeatedly, diverting the topic.

Han Yueqing also went to chat with them about the new things in the capital, while Han Yuewen looked at them quietly and didn't say anything for a long time.

However, the most eye-catching thing today was Han Mingzhu who appeared in front of everyone for the first time. She was sitting there, her clothes were neat, her eyes were clear, and her face was bright and compelling.It aroused the jealousy of many ladies who thought they were beautiful, and it also attracted the prying eyes of many people, including some profligate playboys.

Han Sien's side was originally the quietest, but ever since Bai Shu saw him, his ears were no longer quiet.After seeing Han Si'en, Bai Shu walked up to him, and the first thing he said was: "Have you finished reading the scriptures I gave you?"

Han Sien looked at Bai Shu with a blank expression, thinking, his brother Bai Wenhan has cultivated this man to talk regardless of the occasion, I don't know if he regrets it now.

There was no one around him within a 20-meter radius. If there were people around, it would probably be reported in the entire imperial capital tomorrow that General Bai's younger brother is an empty-headed idiot who was thinking about the story on the Empress Dowager's birthday.

However, Bai Shu didn't say a few words to Han Si'en, because at the auspicious time, the emperor, queen mother and concubines with high status in the harem arrived, and they arrived at the banquet venue under the support of many court ladies and eunuchs.

Bai Shu was dragged away by his brother, and Han Sien, as the representative of the Duke's mansion, sat with Han Zhuo.

When the emperor stood in the brightly lit place, the audience was silent, and then everyone worshiped, and men and women chorused, all with joy.

With a smile on his face, the emperor waved his hand to make everyone fall back and sit on the main seat. Today, the empress dowager is the protagonist, and the empress dowager is next to the emperor, and the other concubines in the palace are next to each other.

After the emperor said something to congratulate the queen mother on her birthday, everyone congratulated the queen mother on her thousand years old. At this time, the queen mother was reserved and happy.After kneeling down this time, everyone can just sit in their seats without moving, of course, unless the emperor calls your name and talks to you.

Then the emperor toasted and said some celebratory words, and everyone drank together.The wine that everyone drank was bamboo leaf green specially brewed in the palace. It tasted a bit astringent, but after drinking it, a refreshing feeling ran from the bottom of the heart to the head. It was really special. Han Sien liked this wine very much.

After the monarch and his subjects drank three cups of wine together, a court lady began to perform in the center of the open venue.Those who play the instruments are famous musicians, and the women who dance are women with excellent posture and appearance.

Everyone has always liked beautiful things, but because of the special identities of these women, as courtiers, they are more restrained.Of course, there are also those who are not so restrained, such as King Yong, who is famous for being lewd, and Han Sien, who is attending a royal banquet for the first time.

King Yong was squinting, while Han Sien looked at the dance with admiration.It's just that his attitude, in the eyes of others, has become lustful.

Han Zhuo noticed the teasing eyes of his colleagues, and frowned at Han Sien's performance.Although Han Sien knew the anxiety in his heart, he didn't want to change his appreciation of beauties at all.

The strings and bamboos stopped, and the maids who were performing all retreated, and then it was time for everyone to present gifts to the Queen Mother.

This gift to wish the Empress Dowager a happy life and a healthy life naturally starts with the princes.

The current empress has no sons, but only one daughter, ranking fourth, so the position of prince has been vacant.

The eldest prince, Ji Fan, was conferred the title of King Qing after leaving the palace to build a mansion, and now he is temporarily serving in the Ministry of War.Ji Fan was born with a burly face and a little bit of strength, unlike the emperor or his weak mother concubine Yun.

Originally, as the eldest prince, he took up a long character, and the influence of the mother and concubine's family was quite good, so someone should have followed him and advised him to seek the crown prince.But the eldest prince Kong has brute force and is quite brainless. He only likes to fight and drink since he was a child.

A few years ago, because he injured his cousin's eye, he completely became enemies with his mother's family, but his back was very clean.

The gift Ji Fan gave was in line with his mind, it was a sword that could cut iron like mud.According to what he said, this sword was opened by an expert, it can cut demons at the top, and it can benefit and ward off evil at the bottom, it is very rare.

After listening to Ji Fan's words, the Queen Mother asked the sword to be accepted with a calm expression.

The second prince, Ji Rong, had a low status as a concubine and died young. He was raised by Concubine Shi Gui since childhood.It's just that his body has always been weak, and he rarely appears in front of the world, and he doesn't hold a position now.Ji Rong likes to devote himself to writing poems at home, and many nouns and famous sentences have been handed down. He is a rare poet. When he left the palace to build a mansion, he was conferred the title of King Jia by the emperor.

The gift he gave to the queen mother was a fine white jade Guanyin. The Guanyin was white and delicate, and the hair could be seen clearly. The Guanyin had a gorgeous and kind posture, and the queen mother looked a little better.

The third prince, Ji Luo, who is the king of the county, gave the queen mother a scripture that he copied himself. The queen mother said lightly that she was filial, and the third prince calmly withdrew.

The Fifth Prince Ji Huai gave a blessing and longevity blanket of Baifu Baishou, seven feet long and seven feet wide. The blanket was embroidered with a picture of a hundred birds facing the phoenix. Words can be described as extremely attentive.

Among the princes, the Empress Dowager was the most satisfied with Ji Huai's gift, and she had a smile on her face when she saw it.Han Yun, who was sitting on the concubine's seat, showed a reserved smile at this moment.

While everyone was presenting gifts, Han Si'en had been drinking the pot of green bamboo leaves.

When Han Zhuo found out that Han Sien was a little drunk, the courtiers' offerings were over.

The Empress Dowager turned her eyes slightly, looked at the position of the Han family, and suddenly said, "I heard that Han Han's favorite jewel has just returned to the capital, which one is it? Let the Ai family take a look."

Han Sien heard what the queen mother was saying, and when Han Mingzhu stood up, he laughed.

His voice was not high, but he couldn't hold back the silence of the audience at this time, and his laughter seemed particularly abrupt.