When Mu Mingtang heard the loud noise, she subconsciously tried to avoid it. However, in the next moment, her ears were covered by someone else. Xie Xuanchen's hand was slightly warm. After he placed it beside her ear, all the sound that came to her was filtered out, as if it also carried the warmth of his palm.
Mu Mingtang's body was surrounded by Hsieh Hyun-chen's aura. It was stable and calm. His movements clearly looked relaxed, but it gave people a sense of indestructible confidence. As expected, Mu Mingtang slowly relaxed. She was no longer afraid of the acrobat's performance.
Before the acrobat started, the four of them were talking. At this moment, Mu Mingtang was watching the performance with great interest. Hsieh Hyun-chen was also covering her ears. The two of them were talking and laughing, as if they had completely forgotten about Jiang Mingwei and Xie Xuanji.
Jiang Mingwei's words of retort were stuck in his mouth. At this moment, he was neither speaking nor speaking. He didn't know what to do.
Jiang Mingwei and Xie Xuanji were still in a cold war. The cold war was already bad enough, but now they had to personally witness the main culprit flirting in front of them. Jiang Mingwei's mood was extremely bad. As expected, nothing good came out of meeting Mu Mingtang. It was only the first day of the New Year, but she had already ruined his good mood.
Logically speaking, people should stay up late on New Year's Eve. However, the imperial court was different from the common people. Early in the morning, there was still the Lantern Festival. This was something that couldn't be neglected. Even if the officials didn't sleep, they still had to go home to change their clothes and prepare for the Lantern Festival. Therefore, not long after the New Year, people began to leave the palace one after another.
Hsieh Hyun-chen and Mu Mingtang were the first to leave the palace. The others had to accompany the Emperor to enjoy himself, but Hsieh Hyun-chen didn't have to. Hsieh Hyun-chen didn't care about the Emperor's face at all. He left whenever he wanted to. Mu Mingtang was already tired. He should have gone back to sleep a long time ago. There was no need for him to waste time with this group of old men.
Hsieh Hyun-chen and Mu Mingtang swaggered away under the gazes of the crowd. As soon as they got into the car, Mu Mingtang couldn't help but yawn one after another.
Hsieh Hyun-chen felt sorry for her and said, "If you're sleepy, lean on me and sleep for a while."
"No, it won't take long to go home. I can handle it," Mu Mingtang said indifferently. She really felt that the journey was nothing, but when she felt sleepy, she couldn't react in time. Mu Mingtang closed her eyes and slowly lost consciousness.
Mu Mingtang dozed off bit by bit like a chick pecking at rice. When the carriage turned a corner, Mu Mingtang did not react in time and bumped into the carriage. Mu Mingtang was awakened. He rubbed his head in a daze and asked, "What's wrong?"
Hsieh Hyun-chen sighed and placed her on his lap. "It's okay. I told you to sleep for a while, but you didn't listen. "
Mu Mingtang originally wanted to force herself to sleep, but lying on Hsieh Hyun-chen's lap was the right height. His legs were well-proportioned and strong, and it was very comfortable to use as a pillow. Mu Mingtang immediately surrendered.
She didn't want to sleep. She would just lean on him for a while. Mu Mingtang thought as she closed her eyes.
In the end, she didn't know how long she dozed off. When Mu Mingtang woke up again, she found that the carriage had stopped. Mu Mingtang woke up with a start and realized that she was still lying on Hsieh Hyun-chen's lap. She quickly got up and asked, "We're home?"
"Yes." Hsieh Hyun-chen's voice came from above. He was also resting with his eyes closed. When he saw that Mu Mingtang had woken up, he opened his eyes and said, "There are too many people watching outside. I can't carry you down, so I can only let you sleep for a while."
Mu Mingtang naturally understood this logic. After all, Hsieh Hyun-chen was still a "patient" that could be blown away by a gust of wind. Mu Mingtang's sleep was extremely deep, and her eyes were misty. She slightly moved her waist and complained in a low voice, "Why didn't you wake me up? Has it been a long time? "
Although Mu Mingtang complained, her voice still had the softness of someone who had just woken up. It sounded very delicate and very seductive. Hsieh Hyun-chen tidied her messy hair from sleeping and casually said, "Not long."
Hsieh Hyun-chen said not long, but Mu Mingtang didn't dare believe it. She quickly got off the carriage. At this time, she found that there were many servants standing outside. She didn't know how long they had been waiting.
Seeing Hsieh Hyun-chen and Mu Mingtang get off the carriage, many of the maids and servants immediately kowtowed and said, "Congratulations to Prince and Princess for the New Year."
Today was the New Year. Everyone in the wangfu wanted to celebrate the New Year with their masters. The servants of the wangfu waited outside the carriage for as long as Mu Mingtang slept inside.
Mu Mingtang was very embarrassed. She secretly glanced at Hsieh Hyun-chen. Hsieh Hyun-chen was very calm. He was used to being stared at. He raised his hand and casually said, "No need. Give me a reward. "
Everyone was happy and their congratulations became even more cheerful, "Thank you, Prince and Princess."
Mu Mingtang listened to the auspicious words all the way back to Jade Qilin Hall. When she entered the room, she was already tired and just wanted to sleep. Fortunately, the hot water had already been prepared. Mu Mingtang didn't have to wait. She took a bath and changed into her pajamas. Hsieh Hyun-chen went to take a bath.
Mu Mingtang yawned and sat on the bed. She was so sleepy that her eyes were red. She looked inside and felt that Hsieh Hyun-chen wouldn't come out for a while. She tiptoed to the side of the chest and took out something from inside.
Mu Mingtang was planning to secretly hide the thing under Hsieh Hyun-chen's pillow. She suddenly felt that hiding things like this was too sloppy. There was no fun in looking for it. Mu Mingtang looked around the bedroom. After walking around, she found that there were more places to hide things on the bed.
Mu Mingtang returned to the bed. She was sitting on the bed looking for a place to hide when she suddenly heard movement behind her. Hsieh Hyun-chen came out.
Mu Mingtang was shocked. She hurriedly stuffed the thing under the pillow. She quickly turned around and found that Hsieh Hyun-chen was walking towards the screen. He probably didn't see it.
Mu Mingtang immediately pretended that nothing was wrong and stood up. When she got up, she patted the pillow and adjusted the corner of the blanket. Her actions were very serious.
Hsieh Hyun-chen pretended not to know that she hid something under the pillow. He cooperated and didn't ask. Hsieh Hyun-chen thought that he was being overly considerate. However, Mu Mingtang felt guilty and wanted to cover it up. "I was making the bed just now. The new quilt wasn't very comfortable. I took a long time to fix it."
Hsieh Hyun-chen looked at her and almost couldn't help but want to laugh. "Yes."
Mu Mingtang was afraid that Hsieh Hyun-chen would find out. She quickly changed the topic. "How did you do it so quickly?"
After Mu Mingtang finished speaking, she found that Hsieh Hyun-chen was looking at her unkindly. Mu Mingtang was puzzled by the stare. She asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with this sentence?"
"No." Although Hsieh Hyun-chen said that there was no problem, the expression on his face was not good. The look in his eyes was not very kind.
Mu Mingtang was confused. What's wrong? Was she just praising him for being fast?
At this time, the two of them had changed into their pajamas. The maids in the room had already left. Only the red candles were left. The red candles reflected on the brand new quilt that had just been changed.
The two of them had just finished bathing. Their clothes were thin and their hair was half dry. Hsieh Hyun-chen put the candles away and then returned to the bed. Mu Mingtang was already sleepy. He leaned on the bed and yawned one after another. However, he still didn't fall asleep. After Hsieh Hyun-chen sat down, his hand naturally reached for the quilt. At this time, he found that Mu Mingtang's eyes were following him. She looked at him expectantly and with restraint.
Hsieh Hyun-chen forcibly changed his direction and reached for the pillow.
Unsurprisingly, he saw a pouch under the pillow.
Mu Mingtang said happily, "This is the New Year's money I prepared for you! Are you surprised? "
"Yes, it's a surprise." Hsieh Hyun-chen nodded cooperatively and picked up the red pouch. When he picked it up, he was still thinking that this stubborn person wouldn't really put New Year's money in it, right?
If she really dared to put money in it … Hsieh Hyun-chen thought about it and realized that he could not do anything to Mu Mingtang.
Hsieh Hyun-chen was full of helplessness. He untied the string of the pouch. He saw the thing inside and slowly pulled it out. He was very surprised. "You made this?"
Hsieh Hyun-chen held a six-eared ruyi knot in his hand. It was made of blue thread. The thread was smooth and complicated. The bottom was decorated with jade beads. It was very different from the ruyi knots on the market.
At first glance, it was obvious that he made it himself.
Mu Mingtang came over and said, "Yes. Turn it over and see. "
Hsieh Hyun-chen turned it over and found that on the back of the ruyi knot, there was a character woven with silver thread. It was the character "Chen" in the ancient seal script.
Hsieh Hyun-chen's heart seemed to be touched by something. A knot was not expensive, but such a delicate thing required a lot of effort. In the past month, he had not seen Mu Mingtang make anything.
Moreover, it had his name on it. It was obviously a unique gift that belonged to him in the world.
Mu Mingtang saw that Hsieh Hyun-chen did not speak and explained, "I made this myself. Because I have to write your name, the thread is different from ordinary ruyi knots. Your name is derived from the constellation, so I used blue thread. After I identified the position, I wrapped the silver thread around the blue thread and then spelled it out. "
Just by listening to it, one could tell how much patience and time was needed. Hsieh Hyun-chen held the delicate knot in his hand and said in a low voice, "Thank you. I like it very much."
Mu Mingtang saw that Hsieh Hyun-chen did not speak. He was originally nervous, but when he heard that he liked it, he immediately smiled and said, "The constellation of stars is eternal, hidden but never declining. You should also be like this. Be safe and sound, and live a hundred years as you wish. "
Hsieh Hyun-chen looked at Mu Mingtang. At this moment, her long hair was scattered and she was sitting in the red gauze tent wearing only a thin layer of clothing. However, she was seriously telling him that the constellation of stars is eternal, hidden but never declining.
The moon can be cloudy, and the stars can also be invisible. But even if the north star is hidden, it will never be extinguished.
Hsieh Hyun-chen had an indescribable feeling in his heart. He reached out and brushed Mu Mingtang's half-dry hair. When his hand slid to her shoulder, he naturally turned and hugged Mu Mingtang.
"Okay."
Mu Mingtang did not expect him to suddenly do this and was hugged tightly by Hsieh Hyun-chen. Mu Mingtang was stunned. Fortunately, Hsieh Hyun-chen hugged her shoulder and then let go, as if it was just a natural display of affection.
Hsieh Hyun-chen's actions were too open and aboveboard, making Mu Mingtang feel embarrassed. She quickly glanced at Hsieh Hyun-chen and stammered, "Then I'll go to sleep?"
"Mm." Hsieh Hyun-chen nodded and put away the ruyi knot with his name on it. He said, "You go to sleep first. The imperial court ceremony will start in less than two hours. I have to go prepare my court attire. I'm afraid I won't have time to accompany you."
"Ah?" Mu Mingtang was surprised, "Doesn't that mean you won't be able to sleep all night?"
Hsieh Hyun-chen nodded, "That's about right. But no one will be able to sleep tonight. I was the first to come back and it was already like this, let alone the others. "
Mu Mingtang sighed from the bottom of her heart. It was not easy to be an emperor, and it was the same for being an official. Usually, one had to be on duty at the imperial court. On the Lantern Festival, there was a rare seven days off, and one had to stay up all night to prepare for the imperial court ceremony.
Mu Mingtang sighed, "Don't tire yourself out. If you're really tired, just close your eyes and rest for a while."
"I know." Hsieh Hyun-chen nodded and rubbed Mu Mingtang's head, "You go to sleep first. I'm leaving."
Mu Mingtang originally wanted to send him off, but Hsieh Hyun-chen said that her hair was still wet and did not allow her to come out. Mu Mingtang could only sit on the bed and watch Hsieh Hyun-chen leave. The Imperial Court was the most important and grand ceremony of the year. All the officials in the capital had to dress up and attend. The Northern Tribes, Xixia, Korea, Jiaozhi, Dali, and other countries would also send envoys to celebrate the Ye Dynasty's New Year. It was related to the country's reputation and could not be joked about.
After Hsieh Hyun-chen left, Mu Mingtang slept on the bed alone. She was not used to it. She woke up and slept all night. It was not until dawn that she finally fell asleep in a daze.
Mu Mingtang slept until the sky was bright. She only truly fell asleep in the wee hours of the morning. Although she slept for a long time, she was still tired when she woke up. Hsieh Hyun-chen had not returned yet, so Mu Mingtang did not need to pay respects to her in-laws. She leisurely changed her clothes, got dressed, and ate breakfast at a leisurely pace.
So it was better to be independent. If there were in-laws watching over her, how could she sleep until she woke up naturally?
After Mu Mingtang finished eating, a maidservant came in to report, "Wangfei, the Song family sent a generous gift. Does Wangfei want to take a look?"
"Song family?" Mu Mingtang reacted, "Prime Minister Song?"
"Yes."
Mu Mingtang could roughly guess that Prime Minister Song was apologizing for the matter of Song Wu Lang. With the dignified Prime Minister making a move, Mu Mingtang still had some expectations. She said, "Bring the gift list over."
In the twelfth lunar month, Song Wu Lang did not know Hsieh Hyun-chen's identity and had a dispute with Hsieh Hyun-chen on the street. His words were quite disrespectful. If it was another member of the imperial family, it would be fine, but this person was Hsieh Hyun-chen. Even the Emperor did not dare to give face to him. As a result, Song Wu Lang offended him.
Prime Minister Song was so angry that he took a vine whip and whipped Song Wu Lang on the spot. Mrs. Song and her daughter-in-law persuaded Prime Minister Song to stop. It was said that even now, Song Wu Lang was in the ancestral hall copying family teachings.
However, no matter how angry he was, his son was still his own son. Prime Minister Song had to clean up the mess caused by his son. Prime Minister Song did not dare to directly come to the door. He was afraid that the Emperor would think too much when he brought the gift.
Since ancient times, monarchs had been suspicious. Prime Minister Song, as the current Prime Minister, had sent a generous gift to the previous Emperor's son during the New Year. If this spread to the Emperor's ears, who knew what he would think.
Therefore, Prime Minister Song did not dare to make a move until yesterday at the New Year's Eve banquet. Today, he dared to order his family to send an apology gift. Mu Mingtang took the Song family's gift list and skimmed through it. She was satisfied.
Sure enough, the officials of the Ye Dynasty were all very rich. When she was in the Jiang family, she felt that Jiang Honghao's family was quite rich. At that time, Jiang Honghao was only the deputy of the third department. Prime Minister Song had been the head of the imperial court for many years. The things in his hands were naturally incomparable to the Jiang family.
Making a windfall on the first day of the New Year was really a good sign. Mu Mingtang put down the gift list and said, "I know. Put the things in the warehouse and take this list to register."
The servant girl accepted the order and left. In addition to the generous apology gift, Madam Song also sent a handwritten letter. The general idea was that she was apologizing for her son. Between the lines, there were tears and snot. She was very guilty. Mu Mingtang took out a brush and wrote a simple reply to Madam Song.
In addition to the Song family, the Prince's residence also received many New Year's greetings. New Year's greetings were part of the etiquette. It was very popular to exchange New Year's greetings. After all, it was much more convenient to send someone a New Year's greeting than to personally visit.
In particular, Hsieh Hyun-chen's identity was special. No one dared to visit, but no one dared to leave behind a New Year's greeting. When the servant girl brought over a portion of the greetings, Mu Mingtang was shocked.
This was only the small portion of greetings from the owner. There were still several piles of greetings.
In addition to New Year's greetings, the residence also had a backlog of gifts from various families. Those who were able to exchange gifts were already famous and close. Mu Mingtang had someone bring over the list of gifts and reply accordingly.
She was looking at the greetings and gifts when suddenly, someone outside said that the Prince had returned. Mu Mingtang stood up and walked two steps. Sure enough, Hsieh Hyun-chen lifted the curtain and entered.
The Han family had always valued red. On an occasion like the Lantern Festival, everyone, from the emperor to the courtiers, would be dressed in bright red. Hsieh Hyun-chen was wearing a crimson robe today. The color red was very specific to the person. If it was worn correctly, it would be as beautiful as a peach or plum. If it was worn incorrectly, then it would be tacky. However, Hsieh Hyun-chen's crimson robe made him look extremely radiant. His handsomeness carried an exuberant heroic spirit. It was so gorgeous that one couldn't look at him directly.
Mu Mingtang could clearly feel that after Hsieh Hyun-chen entered, half of the room was lit up by him.
Hsieh Hyun-chen was already used to wearing a crimson robe. He didn't think it was strange and didn't pay attention to how eye-catching he was. However, when he saw Mu Mingtang, Hsieh Hyun-chen complained with some grievance, "I'm finally back. Not to mention waiting at Xuande Gate early in the morning, after the court meeting, the Emperor gave a banquet and insisted on inviting the Northern Tribes and other countries' envoys to enjoy the singing and dancing. I've been busy the entire morning and can only come back now. "
Hsieh Hyun-chen didn't sleep the entire night and had been waiting outside Xuande Gate early in the morning. The ceremony for the Lantern Festival was long and tedious, but it was also very particular. There couldn't be a single mistake. Going through all this was very tiring work. The older and weaker courtiers couldn't handle it at all. Even so, the civil and military officials all felt proud to be able to attend the Lantern Festival.
However, Hsieh Hyun-chen's tone of disdain was very natural. Mu Mingtang didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it. Mu Mingtang accompanied him to change clothes. Then the two of them sat on the bed. Mu Mingtang said, "You didn't sleep last night and you've been tired for so long today. It's been hard on you. I've already ordered lunch. You should eat first and then sleep for a while. "
Mu Mingtang finished speaking and asked, "Are you sleepy?"
It would have been better if she didn't ask. After she asked, Hsieh Hyun-chen smoothly wrapped his arm around her shoulders and rested his forehead on her neck, "Sleepy."
"Eat first. After eating, you can sleep peacefully."
Although the Emperor had given them a banquet, they couldn't eat in this kind of situation. Hsieh Hyun-chen still had his eyes closed. He leaned on Mu Mingtang's shoulder and said, "I've been awake for too long. My head hurts. Sleep with me. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep. "
Hsieh Hyun-chen's tone couldn't be more natural. The servants around them were already in a mess when Hsieh Hyun-chen entered the room. When they heard this sentence, their eyes almost fell out of their sockets.
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