In the capital of Dashun, Emperor Tianwu held a New Year's banquet, inviting officials of standard fourth rank and above in the capital as well as their family members to enter the palace for a banquet on the evening of the first day.
The officials in the capital were not unfamiliar with this sort of banquet. In the past, Emperor Tianwu who always liked to be lively would hold a palace banquet every time there was a festival, whether it was big or small, even though there would be some trouble every time and it would not stop every time, but people still enjoyed it and never got tired of it. After all, the palace banquet was equivalent to a meeting of the highest level of people, officials could drink and chat merrily, children could also use this as a chance to get to know each other better, and it was possible that a marriage could be formed.
This year's palace banquet was similarly lively, the battle in the eastern border was fought directly to Zong Sui, which was thousands of miles away from the capital of Dashun. In addition, there was the Ninth Prince and Feng Yu Heng holding down the fort, everyone thought that there would be no problems at all, so no one took it to heart. Everyone drank and feasted when they should, enjoyed singing and dancing when they should, still teased each other when they should, everything looked the same as in previous years, but there were many fewer princes.
Many years ago, there were nine princes in Dashun, but the ones sitting here now were only the Eldest Prince Xuan Tianqi, the Second Prince Xuan Tianling, the Fifth Prince Xuan Tianyan and the Sixth Prince Xuan Tianfeng. Some attentive people noticed this detail and thought about the things that happened these few years, and they could not help but feel emotional. They only knew that the affairs of the world were impermanent, in the past, the Imperial Family had nine sons and achieved great success, but now, there were so few that even outsiders could not bear to see it.
Today, the Young Miss of the Prime Minister manor, Feng Tianyu, did not enter the palace, a Young Miss familiar with the capital asked Ren Xifeng about it, Ren Xifeng said: "Tianyu sprained her ankle a few days ago and it is not convenient for her to walk, I went to visit her this morning, and she even mentioned that she had not seen her sisters for a long time, after her injury has healed, she still needs to move around more!"
When everyone heard this, they quickly expressed that they would definitely visit the Prime Minister manor tomorrow. Using this topic, a number of girls who interacted with each other on a daily basis gathered together, chatting about all sorts of things. Ren Xifeng felt bored after listening for a while, what they were talking about was nothing more than which family's Master took in a concubine, which family's Young Miss was bullied by the daughter of the first wife, which shop had new ingredients, which family's desserts were better. She had never liked these kinds of trivial matters, so she sat in her seat and listened dryly. Gradually, her mind wandered.
Her Young,,,,, unknowingly, her eyes, she was, was, she was,,,,,,,, in her, in her, her, and unknowingly.
Xuan Tianfeng did not sit in the group of princes. As the regent prince, he was actually no different from the crown prince. There was a seat specially reserved for him, and that was the position of crown prince that was once coveted by so many of his brothers.
However, there was not much joy on Xuan Tianfeng's face as he sat there. He was still scholarly, refined, gentle, kind, and thrifty. The position of Regent did not change his temperament in the slightest. He was calm and indifferent. He did not seem like a Regent Prince with heavy responsibilities, but more like a pale-faced scholar.
He held his wine cup by himself. He did not drink, only quietly holding it. Occasionally, he would look at the Emperor Tianwu, and occasionally at the other princes. However, he could not sit on any side. He could not blend in with any of them. He was lonely, making one's heart ache.
As if noticing that someone was looking at him, Xuan Tianfeng's gaze turned. It accurately met Ren Xifeng's gaze. It startled Ren Xifeng. She wanted to look away, but it was a bit too late. Xuan Tianfeng beckoned to her and silently said, "Come here."
Ren Xifeng was a bit hesitant. She twisted her hands in front of her. In the end, she gritted her teeth and stood up. Under the watchful eyes of many people, she walked step by step to Xuan Tianfeng's side. She bowed and sat down. Then she looked at herself in disdain. Why was she so bashful? She was the daughter of General Pingnan. She could be considered one of the nobles in the capital. It was not like she had never spoken or interacted with the princes. What was there to be embarrassed about?
As a result, she cleared her throat and sat up straight. Her expression was much calmer.
Xuan Tianfeng laughed, "You're just talking to I. Why do you make it seem like you need to muster up a lot of courage? Miss Ren, you don't have to do that, do you? "
Ren Xifeng also felt that it was not necessary. However, she looked at the madams and young misses who began to point and whisper to each other after she left. She helplessly shook her head and said, "It really took some courage for me to dare to walk over!" As she spoke, she pointed to the other side, "As the saying goes, gossip is a fearful thing. Your Highness the Sixth Prince, look. Those people must be talking about me because I'm sitting next to you."
Xuan Tianfeng looked across for a while. Through reading the lips, he understood some of the words. He also sighed and said, "That's true. In the past, before I was regent, I was not in the capital all year round. Even if I was in the capital, most of the time I would shut myself in the library to write books. I rarely participated in these kinds of occasions. I didn't expect people to be so curious. Now that things are like this, I've implicated you. "
"It's not a problem." Ren Xifeng repeatedly waved her hand, "It's really not a problem. I'm not a pampered young miss. I don't have a delicate temper. If they want to say it, then say it. It's not like I'll lose a piece of meat."
Xuan Tianfeng couldn't help but laugh. He only thought that this young miss of the Ren family's temper really took after General Pingnan's. Her beautiful face carried a bit of valiance and heroism. Why … why did she resemble that girl Feng Yu Heng so much?
He was a bit absent-minded. He actually stared at Ren Xifeng for a long time. It wasn't until Ren Xifeng couldn't help covering her mouth and coughing lightly that he came back to his senses. He couldn't help but apologize, "I was rude. Young Miss Ren, please don't blame me."
Ren Xifeng shook her head, "It can't be. Your Highness the Sixth Prince must have thought of Heng Heng, right? I also miss her very much. "
Xuan Tianfeng didn't hide it and said straightforwardly, "Indeed, I heard that you two have a good relationship. Your temperament is very similar to hers. It really made me think of something. She followed Ninth Brother to the eastern border and there were no reports of the battle before the new year. I really don't know how the situation is over there. I am very worried. "
"They will definitely be invincible!" Ren Xifeng was very confident about this. "Heng Heng is so powerful, she will definitely defeat Zong Sui!"
The slightly awkward atmosphere finally eased. Ren Xifeng was more relaxed than before. She took the initiative to ask Xuan Tianfeng, "How is Your Highness the Sixth Prince's body? Your illness last time … "
"It's already fine." Xuan Tianfeng said with a smile, "Before Heng Heng Heng left me some medicine, I was more or less fine after taking it for less than ten days. Many thanks to Young Miss Ren for thinking about me, and many thanks to Young Miss Ren for hiding my illness last time. You know that I am the regent of the country. If people know that my body is unwell, there will definitely be a storm in the court. The current Dashun really can't take the torment. I cannot take that risk. "
"But Your Highness the Sixth Prince cannot joke around with your own body anymore." Ren Xifeng's expression darkened, "Last time, it was fortunate that Heng Heng was there. But even if Heng Heng Heng is a divine physician, she is not a deity. She cannot treat all illnesses. If Your Highness the Sixth Prince wishes for Dashun to be safe and sound, you must cherish your own body. Only if you are healthy, can Dashun be healthy. "
"I know." Xuan Tianfeng nodded, "Many thanks to Young Miss Ren."
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince is too polite. Speaking of the previous matter, I still have to apologize to Your Highness the Sixth Prince, because Noble Lady Li … "
"You do not need to apologize to me." Xuan Tianfeng knew what she wanted to say, so he stopped Ren Xifeng from apologizing and said to her: "You did the right thing and you said the right thing. Those words were originally what I wanted to say, but I am her son. There are some reasons that I clearly know, but I cannot say them out loud. I also have to thank Young Miss Ren for saying those words for me. It is also because of your words that I am now safe and sound. "
"Noble Lady Li is no longer causing trouble?" Ren Xifeng let out a long sigh, "It's good that she is no longer causing trouble." After saying this, she felt her nose itch. She wanted to endure it with all her might, but she couldn't. In the end, she still sneezed.
Xuan Tianfeng frowned, "Sick?"
Ren Xifeng nodded in annoyance, then carefully looked around. Fortunately, she covered her mouth when she sneezed. The sound was very soft and was covered by the sound of the drums, so no one noticed. She looked at Xuan Tianfeng with a pleading expression, pleading: "Your Highness the Sixth Prince, please forgive me. I do have a small cold and have been coughing these days. I know that entering the palace while sick is a big taboo and will cause the noble ladies to pass the illness, but I still couldn't help but want to come in and join in the fun. I beg Your Highness the Sixth Prince not to blame me. "
Xuan Tianfeng waved his hand, "I am not afraid of being passed the illness and will not blame you, there is no need to be afraid. But even if you are sick, you still need to treat it. You know how to advise me to take care of my body, you should also understand this principle. "
Ren Xifeng nodded, "Thank you for Your Highness the Sixth Prince's concern, I will treat it. I have been taking the medicine prescribed by Hundred Herb Hall, I will be fine soon." She lowered her head, feeling a little down. She was silent for a while, but in the end, she still could not hold it in and said the words that she had been holding back in her heart: "I should not have entered the palace, but for some reason, I felt that if I did not enter the palace, I would lose contact with many people. In the past, there were always close sisters by my side, but now, Heng went to war, Tiange married far away to Gu Shu, Tianyu sprained her ankle and can't go out, even Furong and Xiangrong went to Ji 'an County and will not return to the capital to celebrate the new year. Looking at the palace again, the Third Prince and Eighth Prince are dead, His Highness the Fourth Prince went to Ji 'an County, His Highness the Seventh Prince and His Ninth Highness are attacking Zong Sui. Losing so many people all of a sudden, it will make people feel empty and uncertain. So I really wanted to enter the palace to take a look, especially wanting to stay in places with more people for a while, even if it's just listening to family gossip, it is also good, at least there is some liveliness. Your Highness the Sixth Prince, do you know? I actually really hope to return to many years ago, even if there were fights and battles, at least every life was lively. But look at the current situation, even if I want to quarrel, I can't find anyone to quarrel with. "
Her words caused Xuan Tianfeng to sigh emotionally, indeed, as they walked these few years, many people fell behind, and once they fell behind, they could not catch up. There were only a few people left who continued to move forward, walking further and further away, the people around them also became fewer and fewer. Just like now, sitting here, he was not embarrassed or embarrassed, the position that so many people envied in the past was more like a shackle to him. But he could not break free, this shackle was something that he was born with, it was something that he had to bear as a member of the Xuan family, moreover, this was something that Feng Yu Heng, that girl, personally put on him.
Xuan Tianfeng smiled bitterly, that girl wanted freedom and threw such a heavy burden to him, then he would bear it! Even if it was for that girl, for her to be able to live a hundred years without any worries, he was willing to stay in this world, he only hoped that no matter where that girl went in the future, she would remember him, this Sixth Brother, that way … … it would be fine.
Ren Xifeng saw that Xuan Tianfeng had sunk into deep thought again and did not speak anymore, the two of them were thinking about their own matters, at this time, they saw that in the opposite direction, there was a girl taking small steps, walking in the direction of the princes' seats … …
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