I can't afford it, it's super fierce!

Early summer and April are the most beautiful seasons in the world, when a hundred flowers are in full bloom and competing for beauty.The breeze is refreshing, and the petals of crabapple are dancing gently, the fragrance is full of fragrance, and the beauty is like a fairyland.Combined with the fine nectar and jade wine, it adds a poetic flavor to this luxurious but warm palace banquet.

"Uncle came early." On the day of Princess Anping's birthday, she wore a pomegranate red wide-sleeved shirt that was newly produced by Shangyifang.

"All blessings, eldest princess." Uncle Wei Guo smiled kindly.Princess Anping walked to her seat with a smile and sat down, and whispered a few words to the brothers and sisters of the concubines around her.After a while, Gu Yunsheng also came, and personally handed the long-prepared gift to the eldest princess, and said with a smile: "I wish Aunt Anping to be as happy as the East China Sea, and everything will be fine."

Princess Anping couldn't wait to open it and saw that it was a set of exquisite jade carvings.Four pieces of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums are carved, the plum blossoms are proud of the snow, the orchids are elegant, the green bamboos are tough, and the chrysanthemums are holy.The whole set of jade carvings can be called uncanny workmanship, lifelike, penetrating into wood.

"Sheng'er has a heart, I like it very much." The eldest princess Anping put away the congratulatory gift, and Gu Yunsheng performed the junior ceremony, walked to the seat next to the eldest princess and sat down.

In the main hall, guests came to celebrate the birthday one after another, and the concubines and concubines of the palace presented gifts one by one. Princess Anping suffered from backache and back pain, and her smiling face froze.

After the crowd gradually dispersed, the eldest princess finally got some free time, so Gu Yunsheng leaned over and asked in a low voice: "I heard that the emperor's grandmother specially invited Mr. Jiang, is there such a thing?"

"That's right." Princess Anping said: "My mother has long wanted to see Mr. Jiang, but it's not convenient because I'm in the harem. This time, I happened to meet on my birthday, so I came early on purpose. I didn't expect Brother Wang is late instead."

As soon as the words fell, the eunuch outside the hall suddenly announced loudly.

"Prince Shu is here, Master Jiang Lijiang is here!"

The hall, which was originally noisy, was instantly quiet and audible. All the seats were stunned and put down their work one after another. Those with low status hurriedly got up to meet them, and those with high status couldn't help getting up to look at the well-known Jiang Li in the distance. .

Outside the main hall, two figures, one blue and one purple, walked in slowly.

Prince Shu was dressed in brocade clothes and jade ornaments, and was dressed in dark purple clothes, showing his grace and luxury.

Jiang Li, who was following beside him, was wearing a dark blue brocade dress, elegant and peaceful, with a fresh and clean air.The eyebrows are like ink paintings, and the eyes are like autumn waves.The temperament of ice soul and snow soul, graceful figure, every move, every frown and smile, all make people's soul turbulent.

"Is that the well-known Master Jiang Yue in Beijing?"

"But the Jiang Li who fought in the Xiangxue Pavilion and caused turmoil in the world?"

"Is he really... the son of Master Jiang Mingjiang?"

The two paid homage to the few concubines in the palace, as well as the concubines of the emperor's palaces, and went straight to today's protagonist, Princess Anping.

"Kowtow to the Eldest Princess Fangchen." Jiang Li saluted first, and then handed over the brocade box.Princess Anping opened it and smiled, "Thank you Mr. Jiang, I like it very much."

After Princess Anping finished speaking, the maid on the side also handed over Gu Jinzhi's gift, and before opening the brocade box, she smelled the unique fragrance from inside.Seeing the strange light from the night pearl inside the box, Princess Anping smiled from ear to ear: "Thank you, Brother Wang, this thing is so beautiful!"

After delivering the congratulatory gifts, Gu Jinzhi took Jiang Li to his seat.Gu Yunsheng looked at Jiang Li's face, seeing that his face was ruddy and his breathing was steady, it could be seen that his recovery was just in time, and his heart was at ease.

At this moment, the eunuch shouted loudly, and the emperor, empress and queen mother arrived.

Everyone got up, knelt down to worship, and shouted long live.

The night is like a daisy, the singing and dancing above the main hall is peaceful, and the drums and music are singing together.

The Empress Dowager looked around the room and set her eyes on Gu Jinzhi, and she naturally noticed the most eye-catching and dazzling person beside him: "Jinzhi, the person sitting next to you is the former leader of Jiushu, the son of Jiang Ming?"

Everyone looked at the person who got up and walked to the center of the hall in a daze, and they all took a breath.

"Grassman Jiang Li, kowtow to the Queen Mother."

With just one glance, the queen mother's heart throbbed.I don't know if the feeling that comes out is shock or sigh, or jealousy, or self-ashamed.

In the palace for several years, I have seen countless beauties.I think when she was young, she was glamorous and stunning, and she was also the number one beauty who was famous all over Jinling.But seeing this person now, I feel a little ashamed.Regardless of temperament, posture, and appearance, they are all incomparable and unique in the world.In terms of beauty, he is beyond the dust and vulgarity.In terms of heroism, he is outstanding.

Although you are beautiful, you can't be square, but you are not feminine.Although living in a dusty place like Xiangxue Pavilion, it emerges from the mud without being stained, and still has a lonely and thin appearance.

"Father Tiger has no dogs, Mr. Jiang's demeanor, the Ai family is amazed." The Empress Dowager straightened her appearance, and it was inconvenient to say some things in public, so she casually expressed condolences and let Jiang Li retreat.

The hall is full of singing and dancing, full of joy.

Jiang Li drank the imperial wine lightly, watching the golden palace full of powerful people.Most people's eyes were focused on him, most were amazed, few were yearning, some women in deep palaces had heard of Jiang Li's name for a long time, and now they are naturally surprised to see him.But Jiang Li suddenly felt that there seemed to be a murderous look in the dozens of gazes, Jiang Li was a little surprised, and looked at the source of the breath, it was a familiar person.

That person was dressed in a luxurious and luxurious dress, but his demeanor and demeanor were unavoidably inferior. He looked sloppy and did not care about space, and he looked at Jiang Li with menacing eyes.He is the eldest son of the first emperor, Zhun Junwang, who ranks third, only half a year younger than the second prince Gu Jinzhi.

The reason why they knew each other was because the King Zhun was a frequent visitor of Xiangxue Pavilion.

"Li'er, what's the matter?" Gu Jinzhi followed Jiang Li's gaze, and there was nothing special about it.

Jiang Li shook his head lightly, ignoring the resentful Prince Zhun, and concentrated on enjoying the singing and dancing in the palace.

After drinking for three rounds, Princess Anping's birthday banquet was lively and lively. The emperor drank too much wine and moved to a concubine in the harem.The Empress Dowager drank a few more glasses, she smelled a little drunk, and was supported by Nanny Tian to leave the table early.After about a stick of incense, Mother Tian returned to the side hall and told Yu Tai that the Queen Mother had summoned her, and Yu Tai went to inform Gu Jinzhi and Jiang Li who had already prepared.

"The Empress Dowager wants to meet Young Master Jiang alone, and the prince will drink a cup of tea in the Nuan Pavilion to unwind at the bar." Madam Tian bowed and saluted, arranged for Gu Jinzhi, and led Jiang Li to the main room.

"Young Master Jiang, you don't need to be formal, sit down." The queen mother pointed to the seat in front of her, and seeing Jiang Li standing still, she had no choice but to repeat: "There are no outsiders here, so why are there so many rules? The Ai family wants you Sit down and talk, sit down."

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Jiang Li walked over, knelt on the ground, and waited quietly for the Queen Mother to speak.

"Last month, my son had a poisonous hair, and you saved him. Firstly, it relieved his pain when he was poisoned, and secondly, he saved his life. The Ai family has many sons and daughters, even though there are emperors and Jinhua under their knees Cheng Huan, but Ai's family loves Jin Zhi the most, and Ai's family sincerely thank you for Jin Zhi's ability to get through the poisonous waves safely." The Empress Dowager took the cup from Nanny Tian, ​​looked at Jiang Li sincerely, and said, "Take tea On behalf of the wine, thank you again, young master."

"The empress dowager speaks too much, and the grassroots would never dare to be her." Jiang Li bowed down according to the etiquette.The Empress Dowager drank the strong tea in the cup, and when she looked at Jiang Li again, there was endless sadness in her eyes.

"Mr. Jiang has traveled far and wide, and has seen a lot. Do you have any insights into the poison of the scorpion?" The Queen Mother said this, even the bright makeup on her face could not conceal the deep expectation in her heart.

A loving mother loves her son, not for repayment.Jiang Li felt emotional in his heart, it is human nature for a mother to miss her child.Isn't his mother worried about him every day, thinking about him all the time, and worrying about a little bump more than anyone else.When he made a mistake, he was beaten up by his father and was bedridden, and his mother stayed by the bed in plain clothes, and she felt distressed and wiped her tears alone, wishing to take her place.

Whoever says the grass-inch heart will get three Chunhui.The Queen Mother loved Gu Jinzhi so much, Jiang Li couldn't bear to let her down.

"There must be a way to solve everything. After all, the grassroots have little knowledge, so they know very little about Sui Lan."

The Empress Dowager's eyes suddenly dimmed, she lowered her eyes, and said with a wry smile: "Young Master Jiang, you don't have to do anything to comfort Ai's family. Ai's family knows that this Ai Lan is fierce and domineering. After so many years, if someone Solution, Jin knows why this is so?"

"My lord's blessings are profound, and he will surely be able to dissipate mist and misfortune, turning bad luck into good luck."

"I hope so. The Ai family doesn't ask for anything now, but that he can spend the rest of his life in peace and joy." The queen mother looked at the faint night sky outside the window, and a few residual stars hung lonely above the night, exuding a tiny and bleak light. shine.

"Young Master Jiang, how does Jin Zhi treat you?" After a long silence, the Empress Dowager suddenly asked this question, which confused the maids and servants serving around.

Jiang Li's face was slightly condensed, and he subconsciously recalled: "Everything is meticulous."

The Empress Dowager seemed very satisfied with Jiang Li's blunt words. She nodded and said, "You are not only Jinhua's friend, but also Yunsheng's teacher. The Ai family has heard them mention you many times, and they are all praises. Seeing the young master, he is really extraordinary, with excellent literary and military skills. In the past, Jiang Ming was loyal and courageous. Since you are the son of Mr. Jiang, you must know good and evil and tell right from wrong. Yun Sheng also said more than once that you are a humble gentleman who knows how to repay you .”

Jiang Li kept silent and listened quietly.

"The Ai family knows that Jin Zhi values ​​you very much. He treats you sincerely and takes care of you in every possible way. The Ai family hopes that he will get what he deserves. Mr. Jiang, can you agree to the Ai family's every time Jin Zhi's poisonous attack occurs in the future? At that time, you can guard him by his side?" The Empress Dowager's face was serious, her eyes were sincere: "The Ai family knows that this is a bit difficult for others, but although the Ai family is the queen mother, she is also an ordinary mother. The Ai family does not want to see her son suffer. Aijia can only be selfish once."

Jiang Li lowered his eyes, and the night wind blew in through the window, gently curling a lock of black hair at his temples, slightly rippling, covering his star-like eyes flickering: "The Queen Mother wants to see me, just to say This matter?"

The queen mother thought that Jiang Li was unwilling, so her tone suddenly became a little cold and stiff: "One is to express my gratitude to you for saving Jin Zhi, and the other is to hope that you can continue to help him in the future. After all, this is a poisonous thing, and only you can suppress it for a few minutes." Point. Mr. Jiang, are you willing?"

Jiang Li's face was as cold as water, no one could see his thoughts from his words and deeds.He only gently put down the cup, raised his eyes to meet the slightly threatening eyes of the Queen Mother: "Yes."

The queen mother was taken aback.

She didn't expect Jiang Li to agree so easily and happily, she even thought about what method she would use to make Jiang Li submit if Jiang Li resisted.Not to mention Gu Yunsheng and Princess Anping's expositions to Jiang Li in the past, only the rumors outside, including the Xiangxuege battle that shocked the world, can reflect Jiang Li's Aoshuang character who would rather be broken than broken.

As long as he is not willing, who can force it?Either he would kill the person who threatened him, or he would die with that person, even if it was death, he would never let others manipulate him.

A proud, unyielding tenacity.

He is like a handful of clear springs, clear, sweet and moist.It is soft and bendable, full and elegant, and just like ice and snow.In various poses and with different expressions, one side is soft and the other side is rigid.

Could it be that there is some kind of conspiracy to agree so easily?

The Empress Dowager tightly clenched her plain hand hidden in her sleeve: "You, really agreed?"

"The queen mother doesn't believe it?" Jiang Li was keenly aware of something, his eyes were still light and unwavering: "Even if the queen mother doesn't say it, I will do the same."

The queen mother was stunned, surprised in her heart.However, after more than [-] years of fierce fighting in the harem, he has cultivated a city mansion that does not display emotions: "You know how to drink water and think about the source, and Aijia will naturally believe it. Jin knows that he treats you in every possible way, and you must remember it in your heart."

There was a glint in Jiang Li's eyes, and he said flatly, "The reason why I did this is not to repay a favor."

The queen mother was confused: "Then you..."

"The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring, and the kindness of a day should be repaid with a lifetime. If others have kindness to me, I will do my best to repay the kindness, go through fire and water, and forget my life. Repay this kindness, the two Clear. As for the love of the prince, I will still go all out and do my best, but I will not pay back with my life, after all, when a person dies, nothing is left."

The confusion on the Empress Dowager's face was even more intense, she lightly pursed her red lips to guess the meaning of Jiang Li's words, thinking about the difference between the two: "Only if you are alive, you are qualified to talk about the funeral, if Young Master Jiang can sincerely repay Jin Zhi , Aijia will never treat you badly, anything you ask for, Aijia will agree to you. Money, fame and fortune are not your pursuit, that is..."

"Thank you Queen Mother for your kindness, I have nothing else to ask for." Jiang Li interrupted the Queen Mother.The Empress Dowager had expected it a long time ago, but it was not surprising that he could even refuse the emperor's request, let alone himself?

"That's all." The queen mother sighed quietly, and waved her hand towards Madam Tian beside her. Mama Tian understood, and made a "please" gesture to Jiang Li.

"The Empress Dowager is a thousand years old, and the grassroots will leave." Jiang Li followed Aunt Tian out of the hall.

Repay.

If it was someone else, he would choose to sacrifice his life to repay this kindness when the other party was in crisis.

But in the face of Gu Jinzhi, he will not repay it with his life, but slowly repay it with the rest of his life.Or it can be said that for others, he can easily clear up his love and affection.For Gu Jinzhi, he always felt that it was not enough, no matter what he gave or paid back, it was far from enough.Perhaps, this life will not be clear!

He just wanted to stay by Gu Jinzhi's side, and pay back slowly for the rest of his life.