A few days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the new year's eve of Tianwu's 25th year.
Because Consort Yun was staying at Chun Palace, Xuan Tianming arranged for the whole family to go to Chun Palace to celebrate the new year. But speaking of the whole family, it was just him and Feng Yu Heng, at most they would bring their attendant Bai Ze and maids Wang Chuan and Huang Quan. Originally, Feng Yu Heng would bring Xiangrong along, but Xiangrong moved to Chun Palace before her, causing her to have no one to bring along. And Xuan Tianming also suggested to let Feng Zirui leave the palace to celebrate the new year during the last morning court session, but was rejected by Emperor Tianwu, using the reason of "We like that child very much", forcefully keeping Feng Zirui in the palace.
Feng Yu Heng did not say anything about this, after all, there were many things she could not control, at least the current Dashun Dynasty was still Emperor Tianwu's decision, if the Emperor wanted to keep one person in the palace, other than stealing, what else could she do to bring that person out? Luckily, Xuan Tianming and Xuan Tianhua had arranged for people to look after them in the palace, so she did not need to worry too much.
The group sat in the imperial carriage, riding on the accumulated snow from last night, and rushed towards Chun Palace. And at this time, at the entrance of Chun Palace, the Fourth Prince Xuan Tianyi personally came out of the palace, rushing over to bring Xiangrong to his palace to celebrate the new year.
Feng Xiangrong stood in front of the Chun Palace, a maidservant holding an umbrella for her. She had a pure white cloak with a furry collar and hat draped over her shoulders, making her small face look even more clean and refreshing. She also faintly resembled Xuan Tianhua when he was dressed in white.
Xuan Tianyi did not like it, frowning and saying: "This colour does not suit you, why are you wearing white for such a young girl? To show your filial piety? "
Xiangrong ignored his words, only saying calmly: "Go back, I will not go to Ping Palace to celebrate the new year. You and I are only master and disciple. I've never heard of a master going to his disciple's house to celebrate the New Year. Besides, you're a prince. This is against the rules. "
"Old Seventh is also a prince!" Xuan Tianyi angrily pointed at Chun Palace and shouted: "Old Seventh is also a prince, so what? Is it within the rules for you to spend the New Year at his house? "
Xiang Rong explained to him: "That's because His Highness the Seventh Prince and His Ninth Highness' relationship is rather close, and the Ninth Princess and I are sisters. I stayed here to wait for my elder sister to celebrate the new year. If you don't believe me, just wait a little longer at the entrance of this mansion. I think His Ninth Highness and my Second Sister will be here soon. "
"You're saying that they're here for the New Year too?" Xuan Tian Yi was a little puzzled, "It's your first year as newlyweds. Instead of enjoying your two-person world at home, what are you doing here?"
Of course, Xiang Rong could not tell him that it was because Consort Yun was also here. After all, Consort Yun leaving the palace was considered a secret. Other than Chun Palace and Prince Yu and his wife, no one knew about it. No one could tell anyone else about it. She only said to Xuan Tianyi: "After all, they're all children brought up by Consort Yun. It's natural for them to celebrate the New Year together."
"Hmph!" Xuan Tianyi snorted coldly, "Isn't it just saying that they're brothers? Yes, I don't have any brothers, so I deserve to celebrate the New Year alone in the mansion. To think that I accompanied you for this period of time in Ji 'an Prefecture, you didn't even want to celebrate the New Year with me. You really don't have any humanity. "
Xiang Rong said: "I wanted to celebrate the New Year with Second Sister. Even if I didn't stay in Chun Palace, I couldn't have gone to Ping Palace. Your Highness the Fourth Prince, I already told you when we were in Ji 'an Prefecture. Master and disciple are master and disciple. I understand my own thoughts. You're very good, but since I have such thoughts, I shouldn't give you any hope. That's not something that my conscience can bear. "
"You want to be with him that much?" It was the first time Xuan Tianyi pointed out Xiang Rong's inner feelings so clearly, he asked Xiang Rong: "Do you know how many people in this world secretly like him? But who does he fancy? Does he look like he would find a woman in this lifetime? "
Xiang Rong's smile was a little sad, she said: "I've never hidden anything from you. There's someone in my heart and I can't get rid of it no matter what. This is my life, I can only accept it."
"But he doesn't fancy you at all!"
"That's his problem." Xiang Rong raised her head and looked at Xuan Tianyi, saying very firmly, "Whether he fancies me or not, that's his problem. I can only take care of myself. Your Highness the Fourth Prince, you can go back! "
After she finished speaking, she did not stay any longer, turning around and leaving with the maid beside her. Xuan Tianyi did not stop her, only touching his own face subconsciously, muttering to himself: "Does she think I'm too old? Compared to this little girl, I really am old! "
Xuan Tianyi was rejected at the door just like that, watching Xiang Rong walk around the front yard and enter the backyard. When he could no longer see her, he suddenly had an idea, quickly speaking to the servant beside him: "Let's also stay at Chun Palace to celebrate the New Year! Old Seventh and I are also blood brothers, why can't we celebrate the New Year together? It's decided then! " As he spoke, he wanted to walk into the palace, and even one foot had already crossed the threshold, but he was stopped by the housekeeper of Chun Palace.
The housekeeper told him: "Your Highness the Fourth Prince, I'm sorry. Today, other than Prince Yu and Royal Consort Yu, Chun Palace will not be receiving any other guests! May Your Highness the Fourth Prince forgive us. "
"Huh?" Xuan Tianyi did not expect to be rejected so quickly, his heart filled with anger, and could not help but point in the direction Xiang Rong left in, saying: "Where's that girl? She's also not from Chun Palace, why is she still being received? "
The housekeeper turned back to look, saying with a smile: "Is Your Highness the Fourth Prince talking about Feng Third Miss? You've misunderstood, Feng Third Miss is not considered a guest, she has always been staying in the palace. " With one sentence, he simply categorized Xiang Rong as someone who was already in Chun Palace, causing Xuan Tianyi to feel angry again.
But no matter how unhappy he was, what could he do? Just like what Xiang Rong said, this was her own choice, and this choice did not even matter what the other party's attitude was, whether he liked her or not, she was happy. This was really hard to buy someone's happiness with money!
He retracted his footsteps, taking a deep look at Chun Palace, then turned around and left, not staying any longer. It was just that his leaving footsteps were a little heavy, carrying a lot of dissatisfaction. But no matter how dissatisfied he was, it could not compare to the courage that Xiang Rong used a few years to accumulate after secretly pledging her heart, as well as that stubborn spirit of not turning back until she hit a wall.
On this New Year's Eve night, Chun Palace was very lively. Because Consort Yun was here, the home was more like a home, the two brothers were more like two brothers, in addition to the addition of a new daughter-in-law Feng Yu Heng this year, and the future daughter-in-law Consort Yun prepared in her heart, Feng Xiangrong, the New Year's Eve dinner was joyous and harmonious. Not only did they make dumplings and set off firecrackers, Xuan Tianhua even played the zither for everyone, it was just that when the sound of the zither ended, Consort Yun who was holding a dumpling in one hand and the red wine that Feng Yu Heng took out in the other hand suddenly asked loudly: "Hua-er, tell Mother, do you like the Third Girl?"
This question caused everyone to feel a little awkward, although the red wine was delicious, even though it was mixed with soft drinks, the aftereffects were still a little strong, not to mention that it was the aged Lafite that Feng Yu Heng took out from her space. Consort Yun drank from afternoon to night and did not stop, at this moment, she was already in a slightly drunk state. Feng Yu Heng was worried that Xuan Tianhua's answer would hurt Xiangrong's heart, so she quickly added: "Xiangrong is so obedient and sensible, we all like her." The meaning in her words, liking was liking, advancing to the next level of feelings were two different things, hinting to Xuan Tianhua not to be too hurtful during the New Year.
Xuan Tianhua did not make everyone feel too awkward, only staring at Xiangrong for a while, then suddenly smiled, saying: "Sister-in-law is right."
Xiangrong twisted the hem of her dress with both hands, hearing this answer, she heaved a sigh of relief in her heart, but at the same time, she was also a little disappointed. She was afraid of Xuan Tianhua's direct rejection, but she also cherished Consort Yun's sudden question, because other than Consort Yun, she was afraid that no one else would be willing to ask such a question, right? It was very likely that she would silently keep her thoughts in her heart for the rest of her life, never daring to tell him directly, and never getting an answer from him. In this life, she might slowly pass through this kind of hesitation, fortunately, there was no Feng family now, she also did not have the pressure and coercion to get married.
Xuan Tianhua's answer was very vague, but it could be considered to be muddled through, Xuan Tianming advised Consort Yun to drink, this topic was considered to be over. Only Consort Yun looked at Xiangrong with a sigh and said: "I really helped you, but you also have to take the initiative! Look at your second sister sitting so close to Ming, why are you so far away from Hua-er? Afraid that he will eat you up? "
Xiangrong blushed, quickly saying: "His Highness the Seventh Prince is playing the zither."
And at this time, Xuan Tianhua's zither music had already stopped, he also walked back to the table and sat down, there was indeed an empty seat at the side. He took the initiative to call Xiangrong and said: "Come and sit!"
Xiangrong felt a wave of excitement in her heart, she walked over with a red face, with the help of the slight alcohol, she sat down without hesitation, and even moved the chair closer to Xuan Tianhua's side, looking like she was about to die a martyr's death, causing Consort Yun to giggle.
On New Year's Eve, everyone tacitly chose not to mention Emperor Tianwu, so as to avoid bringing up Consort Yun's sadness during the New Year. But after 30 minutes of drinking, Consort Yun brought up this topic herself, she said: "Take a guess, what is the old guy doing now?"
Inside the imperial palace, a New Year's Eve banquet was also set up in the outer hall of Zhao He Hall, there were only three masters at the banquet, they were Emperor Tianwu, Consort Yuanshu and the Eighth Prince Xuantian Mo. These three people sat around the table, raising their cups frequently, Tianwu downed a cup, Consort Yuanshu would even twist her handkerchief at the right time to wipe away the remaining drops of alcohol at the corner of his lips. Those who did not know would only sigh at how beautiful and harmonious this family of three was when they saw this scene! But those who knew, including the palace servants serving inside and outside Zhao He Hall, did not say it out loud, but most of them felt a little emotional in their hearts. They only knew that this year's New Year's Eve, Emperor Tianwu celebrated it very differently from the past.
Not only did the palace servants feel that it was very different, even Emperor Tianwu himself felt that it was a little strange, as he drank, he suddenly said: "This is the happiest New Year Zhen has ever celebrated, with a wife and child accompanying me, it's as though Zhen has fulfilled a long-cherished wish of many years." As he spoke, he gently hugged Consort Yuanshu, a look of reminiscence appeared on his face, his words stopped, as though he was thinking about something. After a long while, he suddenly asked: "How were New Years celebrated in the past? Why is it that no matter how We think, We can't remember? "
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