Fengmou in troubled times

In the 24th year of Emperor Yin's reign, the day of Jiazi in the lunar month of Renxu, advisable: Nacai, entering the house, meeting relatives and friends. Avoid: opening the market, making alliances, traveling, and getting married.

Although it is written in the old almanac, but on this important day when Cangjue and Langfu visit, the national teacher Ling Yan, who has always been too lazy to look up the almanac, will never say anything, "Today is not good, let's change it." One day" or something like that.

At this time, in front of the majestic Vermilion Palace in Rongshao Kingdom, the visiting envoys from the two countries met by chance.Because of several chance encounters along the way, the eldest prince Fang Tingwu, who is on behalf of the Cangjue Kingdom, and the Sixth Prince Qiu Chi, who is on behalf of the Langfu Kingdom, have met several times in private.Although the two countries don't care much about each other because of the neither salty nor weak diplomatic relations between the two countries, the basic etiquette cannot be abandoned.

Fang Tingwu took the lead in opening the curtains in the carriage, and greeted the Langfu Kingdom carriage that was almost walking side by side with him: "Six princes."

Qiu Chi, who responded immediately, raised the curtain and looked back, "His Royal Highness."

Although there were fake and polite smiles on each other's faces, Fang Tingwu seemed to be well versed in this way, and continued to say indifferently: "It's a long journey, and the road is really hard. I have another one waiting to marry The delicate imperial sister needs to be taken care of, and I thank the sixth prince for taking care of me."

Listening to his nonsense, he didn't blink his eyes, and Qiu Chi didn't tell the truth, but just followed him and said, "His Royal Highness Fang is polite." The two countries are afraid of Rong Shao's power, but they can't trust each other to form an alliance. The relationship is really delicate to extremely fragile. "Speaking of His Royal Highness Fang, the imperial sister," Qiuchi said while looking at the luxurious carriage decorated with red gauze behind the Cang Jue Kingdom motorcade, and the generous dowry following behind. "Forgive me for being stupid, your father, on the one hand, gave his son to Rong Shao as a hostage, and on the other hand married his adopted daughter into Rong Shao's wife. If he wants to be Emperor Yin's father-in-law, he is not afraid. After being rejected by Emperor Yin, I lost face."

Qiuchi "kindly" reminded him, but Fang Tingwu didn't appreciate it at all. "No, no, my imperial sister is a first-class beauty, and Emperor Yin will definitely love her very much." Seeing that he was full of self-confidence and was not accepted by Qiu Chi, Fang Tingwu couldn't help showing an ambiguous smile, " The Sixth Prince, have you ever seen Rong Shao's Wang Shuhou?"

It's so good, what are you doing with others?Qiu Chi felt a little unhappy, but didn't show it on his face, he just shook his head and said: "I've only heard some rumors, but I haven't seen the real face."

"To be honest with the sixth prince, I have only seen the portrait of Wang Shuhou. Although she is a man, she is a rare beauty." Fang Tingwu seemed to be quite at ease when he could already foresee the lively scene at the banquet. He laughed heartily, "And my imperial sister is no different from that Wang Shuhou."

Annoyed by his messy remarks, Qiu Chi raised his eyebrows, but smiled: "So, if there is a chance later, this king must make good friends with Rong Shao, the famous Wang Shuhou." It's over."

Fang Tingwu nodded and returned a polite smile, but stopped rambling.The convoys of the two countries were sent to rest after entering the palace, waiting for the reception of Emperor Yin at the banquet in the evening.So the seemingly cordial and friendly meeting between Cangjue Kingdom and Langfu Kingdom came to an end for the time being.

Naturally, Wang Shuhou Feng Yinran, who was mentioned for no reason, did not know about this episode.Due to Su Qianqian's request to come to the palace to watch the excitement, the helpless Feng Yinran had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree. After a long meal of persuasion, she promised to keep her own place, and then sent her to her sister Feng Mingyan to acclimatize for a few days in advance.Although I stayed at the Invitation Immortal Altar last night, it is not a good idea to accompany Fang Linyuan, who has attracted much attention, to attend at the same time today.So taking advantage of the hustle and bustle in the palace, Feng Yinran left the Yaoxian Altar and went to her sister's palace.

Unexpectedly, when they reached the door, they bumped into Su Qianqian who came out head-on.Because the name of staying in the palace is unclear, Su Qianqian had to pretend to be a palace servant and follow the empress's side.At this time, she was wearing ordinary maid's clothes, but she was young and beautiful, slim and graceful, even standing among a bunch of maids, she was probably extremely outstanding.Feng Yinran, who had always treated her like her biological sister, seemed unhappy when she saw that she was pouting. She was idle, and was not in a hurry to visit her sister, so she stopped her and said, "Qianqian."

When Su Qianqian, who had woken up, saw him, she immediately forgot to be angry, "Of course, you're here!" She ran over to give Feng Yinran a hug, but soon realized that the time and place were not right, so she had to take it back in embarrassment. arm, "I miss you so much."

"Silly girl." Feng Yinran picked a small flower that matched the color of her dress and pinned it on her hair bun. She felt that Princess Pan'er, who coaxed her sister's family over the years, had developed a habit, and now she has some feelings for Qianqian. A gesture of love for juniors. "Why don't you look very happy, but this palace is not as fun as you imagined, so come back with me after the banquet."

Hearing this, Su Qianqian shook her head, "No, no, sister Mingyan is a queen, but she is very gentle and kind. I haven't stayed with her enough yet, but let me play for two more days." See Feng Yinran's expression had loosened a long time ago, so Qianqian picked up the topic and said, "I'm upset because of another matter." As she spoke, she walked with Feng Yinran into the palace garden, hiding behind the pillars in the corridor. Pointing to a palace lady who was taking care of flowers and plants, she said: "But look, that maid is called Cui Di. I live with her these few days, and seeing her sad face, I don't know what kind of difficult things I have encountered, but how can I set her up?" I don’t want to say anything, and guessing right and wrong makes me very boring. It’s really annoying.”

Unexpectedly, Qianqian has such a gossip physique, Feng Yinran couldn't help laughing, "It's just such a small matter, let me ask her for you."

"Are you here to ask?" Su Qianqian stared at him with rounded eyes, "But this is a private matter of others, and if they refuse to talk about it, you can't use the airs of your master to overwhelm her, it's not good."

"Want to know if her secret is still not noticed?" After Qianqian nodded in a hurry, Feng Yinran laughed, "You have a good idea, but it's not difficult."

Seeing Su Qianqian's impossibly funny expression, Feng Yinran didn't try to defend herself, but just walked out from behind the pillar, and waved to the court lady named Cui Di: "Cui Di, come here."

Who works in the imperial palace without knowing the uncle Wang Shuhou, Cuidi was suddenly called by Feng Yinran, fearing that she had made some mistakes, she rushed to the front in anxiety, timidly. He asked: "Greetings to Lord Hou, what orders does Lord Hou have?"

The dark red light in the eyes flickered slightly, Feng Yinran had intended to show Su Qianqian's tricks in front of Su Qianqian, but now he did it very smoothly. "Cuidi, what worries do you have in your heart?"

Su Qianqian, who was watching from the side, looked at Cui Di who was bewildered, because Feng Yinran babbled about the family affairs like beans, and was stunned, which was much more shocking than those modern magic tricks. up.She watched Feng Yinran and said to Cui Di after listening to it: "Forget what happened just now, go." Then Cui Di returned to the flower bed and continued the activities in her hands, as if she had just been a few minutes ago It was as if nothing had happened during the time, so I couldn't help being even more surprised.Immediately he asked, "Of course, are you hypnotizing?"

"Almost." Thinking of Liu Yin who had passed away, Feng Yinran's eyes darkened, but she smiled again when faced with Qianqian's inquiry of curiosity. "This is called mind-confusing technique. It can manipulate people's hearts and manipulate others if used properly."

Nodding half-understood, Su Qianqian changed her mind for a moment, and still smiled innocently, "Anyway, it's still early to leave the banquet, why don't we go play with Xiao Pan'er after we visit Sister Mingyan. You did me such a big favor just now, I will reward you with some delicious food later, okay?"

Knowing that she just cared about Cui Di's thoughts on the spur of the moment, when she thought of other things at this time, she immediately put them aside, Feng Yinran automatically forgot about this matter, and just let Su Qianqian continue to make noise and procrastinate. He walked into the inner hall together.

……Dividing line……

In order to demonstrate Rongshao's respect for the envoys of Cangjue Kingdom and Langfu Kingdom and the importance attached to this alliance, Emperor Yin specially selected officials of the third rank and above in the court and the royal family of Shuyan to accompany him, and ordered the actors in the palace to rehearse early in the morning There are new songs and dances for everyone to enjoy.

Feng Yinran, who was sitting at the top of the steps with his father Fengtong, was perfunctory to the minister beside him, but his eyes couldn't help chasing Fang Linyuan, watching him walk through the hall all the way to Cangjue who was sitting on the left side of Emperor Yin. Next to the prince of the country.Although he was walking among the princes, ministers, and children of the family, Feng Yinran felt that Fang Linyuan was the only one worthy of the name of the noble son of Zhilan Yushu, even in such a grand banquet, in these gorgeous crowns and beautiful clothes. Among the dignitaries and royal descendants, they are still outstanding and eye-catching.

Not knowing what Fang Tingwu and Emperor Yin said, Fang Linyuan smiled politely, the smile was just right but full of politeness.Feng Yinran looked at him from a distance, and always felt that he seemed a little absent-minded, with a bit of anxiety and worry. If he was worried about his future, it was completely unnecessary.Could it be that in just one day, something happened that he didn't know but could cause Lin Yuan a headache?

Feng Yinran was guessing wildly, but suddenly felt two probing gazes, raised her eyes slightly, and saw Fang Tingwu and Qiu Chi who were sizing him up wantonly. With a faint smile, he nodded to the two great gods on the seat, and then looked away, as if he suddenly became very interested in the singing and dancing of those actors.

Qiu Chi, who was placed on the lower right of Emperor Yin, felt a little puzzled and amazed at this moment. When Fang Tingwu thoughtlessly mentioned Wang Shu Hou Feng Yin Ran to him earlier today, he seemed to be in a fog. , now finally I can see Feng Yinran's true face, and after seeing his face that makes people can't help but think wildly, I am even more confused.Such a handsome young Marquis, who is also the queen's younger brother and the prime minister's only son, has nothing to do with a consort princess of the Cangjue Kingdom.He speculated in his heart, but he couldn't help but keep looking at Feng Yinran. If he was the nobleman of Langfu Kingdom, how could he be so moved by a man that he had never seen such a peerless beauty? Some thoughts.It's just that besides Feng Yinran's stunningly beautiful face, his beautiful phoenix eyes with a faint red light are as radiant as the stars in the sky, making him extremely dazzling against the background, attracting attention. People get stuck in it and cannot extricate themselves.

Fang Tingwu had already seen Qiu Chi's reaction in his eyes. In fact, he was the same. Although he had seen Feng Yinran's portrait a long time ago, he still couldn't help admiring him when he saw him.He glanced meaningfully at Fang Linyuan, the younger brother of the Seventh Emperor, who was seated next to him, then turned his head and cupped his hands towards Emperor Yin Shu Yanrong, saying: "Your Majesty, my father feels the suffering of the people of the two countries in the battle, and he is very grateful for the success of this alliance of peace talks." It can be said to be looking forward to it day and night. In order to express the hearts of my Cangjue, my father is willing to send the most beloved princess Yanyan to serve His Majesty, and I hope that Rong Shao and my Cangjue will live in peace and be good forever."

Emperor Yin's brows almost twitched. He had heard that Fang Hua intended to send a woman to fill his penis, but he didn't expect that he would get a princess to send her over in the end. In terms of seniority, wouldn't he be inferior? A piece of Fang Hua?Because of his displeasure, Emperor Yin didn't answer immediately, only to hear Fang Tingwu continue to say: "Speaking of which, although my imperial sister dare not say that the world is unparalleled, she is also a beautiful woman who can overwhelm the country. Why don't your majesty summon her?" She comes to meet and make a decision?"

If you decide after seeing your appearance, doesn't it mean that you are a fool who judges people by their appearance?Although disgusted by Fang Tingwu's gesticulation, Emperor Yin still held back his temper, nodded and said to the servants beside him: "Princess Yanyan from Cangjue Kingdom should come into the palace and have a talk."

As the eunuch's chanting passed down, the hall fell silent immediately, and the eyes of all the ministers fell on Princess Cangjue who walked in slowly with lotus steps.Because she came here for a wedding, the princess wore a bright red wedding dress. The gorgeous golden headdress and the gold thread embroidered patterns on the clothes complemented each other, shining and luxurious.There was a red tulle covering her head, her face was so vague that she couldn't see clearly, but no one would doubt her beauty.Feng Yinran felt that the woman walking slowly in front of her seemed to have seen it somewhere before, and her demeanor and unreal appearance revealed a familiar feeling, but she didn't realize that her father, Feng Tong, had already changed his face.

Also paled in shock was Emperor Yin Shu Yanrong who was sitting on the high steps, staring blankly at Princess Yanyan walking up the steps step by step, slowly lifting the red veil that covered her face, revealing the face that made her dream. Shu Yanrong almost tried his best to resist the urge to get up and hug the woman in front of him, and said through gritted teeth, "You are the Princess Yanyan of Cangjue Kingdom?"

The woman standing in front of Emperor Yin smiled slightly, she was as gentle and docile as a pool of clear water, she bowed to Shu Yanrong with all manners, and said softly: "Return to Your Majesty, Yanyan was taken by my father for me." Title. The little girl’s boudoir’s name is a bamboo character, and the green bamboo is like a whirling bamboo.”

As if struck by a thunderbolt, Shu Yanrong firmly grasped the armrest of the dragon chair, and managed to stabilize her figure.And Feng Yinran, who was sitting under the steps like other princes and ministers, did not notice the change in Shu Yanrong's expression, except that she felt that the princess' voice was somewhat familiar.Because the Princess Yanyan was facing Emperor Yin and was on the steps, Feng Yinran had no chance to see her true face on Mount Lu, but unexpectedly, the empress, the prince and Qiuchi from the Langfu Kingdom all had expressions on their faces. He looked at himself in shock, as if he had seen a ghost.

It is obviously the princess presented by the Cangjue Kingdom, what are my sister, Ping Yu and the sixth prince of Langfu looking at me like this, is it possible that this princess looks a lot like me?Suddenly, Feng Yinran remembered that the princess's boudoir name was a bamboo character, and suddenly recalled the phantom she had seen in the bamboo forest in Yizhuyuan—his aunt, Feng Yin, who gave birth to the crown prince Shuyan Pingyu for Emperor Yin. The daughter of the family, Fengzhu!Thinking of the miserable woman who was nine points like her who died young, and the princess of the Cangjue Kingdom whose boudoir name also had the character bamboo, Feng Yinran felt chills all over her body.He couldn't help looking at Fang Linyuan, meeting his worried gaze, and gradually relaxed a little in his heart.Before Linyuan told him that before Rongshao, Fang Hua hadn't recognized this goddaughter as a princess, and even if she had seen her, she was just a child who hadn't grown up, so why should she make random guesses and hurt the relationship between the two.Except for his father Feng Tong, master Ling Yan and Shu Yanrong himself, how many people know about Feng Zhu's past, but how much did Lin Yuan see and hear in the bamboo forest that day?

Most of the courtiers hadn't noticed the eerie atmosphere in the hall for a moment.Feng Tong, who had already guessed that Princess Yanyan resembled her younger sister Feng Zhu, quickly stood up, saluted Emperor Yin with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, the envoys from Cangjue have come a long way, and the princess is fragile, and the canonization ceremony has not yet been held* *, you don't need to be here for reasons of love and reason. If you think the princess is tired, His Highness Fang will feel distressed."

Shu Yanrong, who came back to his senses, couldn't hear Fengtong's reminder, and immediately stood up with a big smile, and personally covered Princess Yanyan again with the veil, and summoned the maid to wait for her to leave the table, "It's because I didn't think carefully. Already, the wronged princess first went to Qiwu Palace to have a good rest, and I will come to visit you later."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Princess Yanyan was blessed again, and then she supported the maid's hand, dragged her wedding dress, and walked out of the palace.When passing by Feng Yinran, whether it was intentional or not, the eyes behind the veil stayed on Feng Yinran's face for a while, and then moved away without a trace.

Watching that slender and enchanting figure disappear out of the hall, not only Emperor Yin Shu Yanrong sitting on the seat, but even the empress and prince beside him, as well as Feng Tong and Feng Yinran who were sitting next to him, were all a little bit uninspired and interested. dull.Sitting on a high place, Qiuchi, the sixth prince of Langfu Kingdom, couldn't see clearly, and the smile on his face became wider when he picked up the wine.Although that Princess Yanyan had a face that was [-]% similar to Wang Shuhou's, compared to Wang Shuhou, it always made people feel less seductive and intoxicating.And looking at Emperor Yin's unusual performance, he actually liked to care about the princess who looked a bit like his brother-in-law... His eyes swept across Fang Tingwu who was trying to restrain his smile, and Qiu Chi Chaofeng Yin Ran Toast in the direction of the party, so interesting and lively, what reason do you have, why don't you come and join in?