Chapter 174 King Yan
"I...I, my concubine's hand hurts." Yu Yanran held back tears, her tone still a little aggrieved.
"Here, hold the lamp!" Zhao Xing sat up and shouted.
The nuns in the palace are very skillful in beating people. It is impossible to leave scars that are difficult to heal, let alone damage the bones.
After all, they are teaching the nobles in the palace. If they leave scars or are disabled, how can they serve the officials.
Sheng Shulan's hand was more swollen than Yu Yanran's, and she didn't see anything unusual during dinner at night.
Zhao Xing didn't think much about it at the time. When he saw Yu Yanran crying, he thought something was wrong with Yu Yanran while eating, so he knew something must be wrong with her.
"Your Highness, I am my concubine..."
"Squeak~"
When Yu Yanran heard Zhao Xing calling someone to hold the lamp, she quickly sat up and wanted to stop her, but the palace maid was already there Opened the door and came in.
Soon, the palace maid lit all the candles on several candlesticks in the room, making the room as bright as day.
"Your Highness!" The palace maid came to the bed and waited for instructions.
"You all stand down." Zhao Xing ordered.
"Yes." Several palace maids responded and withdrew.
Although the lights in the house were lit, the bed was blocked by a tent, so it was still very dark inside.
Zhao Xing opened the tent and hung it up, and the room suddenly became bright.
I saw Yu Yanran sitting with her legs curled up, her eyes were slightly red, and there was a tear stain on the left side of her face.
"Tell me, why are you crying?" Zhao Xing asked.
"I...I am my concubine..."
"You are not allowed to tell lies." Zhao Xing's voice became a little thicker.
"Does Your Highness hate my concubine?" Yu Yanran mustered up the courage to look at Zhao Xing and said.
"Huh?" Zhao Xing was stunned and asked, "Why do you think so suddenly?"
Actually, he didn't know whether he liked Yu Yanran, but he might not hate it. That’s it.
Since he is not annoying, it means that there is something attractive about Yu Yanran that attracts him.
With his status and the fact that he is in ancient times, this alone is enough.
"His Highness favors Sister Shulan, but he has... never favored me. I was wondering if His Highness hates me." Yu Yanran lowered her head when she said this.
"Just..."
Zhao Xing wanted to say that it was just because of this, but after thinking about it carefully, it was normal for Yu Yanran to think so.
"Yanran."
Zhao Xing held up her head and kissed her with her blank eyes.
Any explanation at this time seems a bit feeble, and only actions can stop Yu Yanran from thinking.
Manchao has a slender waist and is only about 10 years old. Just got aroused by the romance, and the two buns are in the hanging Yang. When you first learn to apply strict makeup, you will feel as if you are slimming your figure, shy of rain and clouds of affection. What a charming move...
Half an hour later, Zhao Xing called the maid in and helped the two of them go to the bathroom to clean up.
When the two of them finished cleaning and returned to the bedroom, the bedding on the bed had been changed, and the windows in the room were opened to let in air.
After the palace maid served the two of them to sleep, she put down the tent, turned off the lights and left.
"Are you satisfied now?" Zhao Xing teased.
Even in the dim tent, Yu Yanran still shyly arched her arms into Zhao Xing's arms.
Zhao Xing saw this and stopped teasing her. He closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep soon after.
Listening to Zhao Xing's even breathing, Yu Yanran felt tired and fell into sleep.
When Zhao Xing woke up the next day, he saw that Yu Yanran was sleeping soundly, and he quietly went outside to wash up.
When he came back from martial arts practice, Yu Yanran had already gotten up. When she saw Zhao Xing's face turned red, she didn't dare to look at him.
Seeing her shy look, Zhao Xing wanted to make fun of her, but gave up after thinking about it.
There are many servants here, and with Yu Yanran’s temperament, a few teases can make her embarrassed for a long time.
When you are having fun in bed, a few jokes can add a bit of atmosphere, so forget it at this time.
After Sheng Shulan came over and had breakfast in the company of the two beauties, Zhao Xing went to the study to review the papers.
Sheng Shulan originally wanted to go strolling around the garden with Yu Yanran, but yesterday she was told to learn the rules even though she didn't go much for a stroll.
Yu Yanran shrugged off her discomfort and returned to the yard.
"Girl..."
When Mrs. Xu saw Yu Yanran coming back, she was about to speak when she suddenly froze.
After coming back to her senses, Xu’s mother excitedly pulled Yu Yanran into the house and sent all the maids out.
"Congratulations, girl." Xu's mother said happily.
When a woman loses her virginity for the first time, there will be no particularly obvious symptoms.
However, there are some subtle differences in the expression and walking posture.
Ordinary people can't tell this difference at all, which is why Sheng Shulan didn't notice anything unusual about Yu Yanran.
But an old lady like Mrs. Xu can spot it at a glance.
"Mama Xu." Yu Yanran said coquettishly with a blushing face.
"Every woman has such a day, what is there to be shy about." Xu's mother smiled and said cheerfully: "Girl, you have a weak temperament, and a place like the palace is not suitable for you. If you can have a Children, regardless of brother or sister, will always have something to think about in the future. "
Yu Yanran has a weak temperament and will not fight or fight. If she marries a low-class family and is afraid of the power of the Yu family, she will also treat her. Well, life after marriage won’t be too sad.
But she chose to enter the East Palace. With her temperament, she could not compete with others.
She has been taking care of Yu Yanran since she was a child. In her eyes, Yu Yanran is the same as her granddaughter.
Mother Xu knew that most of the concubines in the palace seemed to be noble, but in fact most of them were miserable.
With Yu Yanran’s temperament, it is likely that she will be like that in the future.
She only hopes that Yu Yanran can have a son and a half, so that even if she is not favored in the future, she will still have something in her heart.
…………
“Your Highness, King Yan wants to see you.” Sanshui said.
Hearing this, Zhao Xing put down the brush in his hand and said in surprise: "Has King Yan explained his intention?"
Since he moved to the East Palace, this was the first time that a clan member came to ask for an audience.
It’s not that the clan members don’t want to curry favor with him as the prince, but it’s just that it’s useless.
The Song Dynasty learned from the lessons of the late Tang Dynasty when the vassal regimes were divided and military generals relied on their own troops, emphasizing culture over military affairs.
Naturally, it also absorbed the chaos of the Tang Dynasty clan, and had very strict restrictions on the clan's children. The children of the clan were not allowed to hold actual positions. Those with a close bloodline could only stay in Bianjing, while those with a distant bloodline would be sent to the local areas to serve as regiment training envoys.
The Tuan Lian Envoy is a "three noes" official position.
What are the Three Nothings?
It means no authority, no quota, and no location.
So even if you fawn over the prince Zhao Xing, it doesn't make any sense.
On the contrary, if it is not done well, it will be misunderstood as having ulterior motives.
It all shows that since Zhu Di, the imperial family treated the clan like pigs. The Song Dynasty was actually more ruthless than the Ming Dynasty.
"Back to Your Highness, King Yan brought a lot of gifts and two women. He didn't say why he came." Sanshui said.
"It just so happens that Gu is a little tired, so go see him and take it as a rest."
Go to the Three Treasures Hall without anything to do. After meeting him, you will naturally know the purpose of King Yan.
When Zhao Xing came to the main hall, the sitting King Yan quickly stood up and saluted: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Brother Wang, there is no need to be so upset. Please get up quickly." Zhao Xing smiled and gave him a weak hand. .
The father of King Yan was a brother of the official family, and the two were cousins.
Zhao Xing came to the superior and sat down, and said: "Brother Wang, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Highness." King Yan bowed his hands to thank him and sat down.
King Yan was in his thirties, with a Chinese-character face, and he was calm and powerful.
It is not surprising that the official family finally chose King Yong between King Yong and King Yan.
The appearance of King Yan, in later generations’ terms, means he was born with the face of an official.
But in ancient times, it was the kind of appearance that looked like an emperor.
But the official appearance is the kind of more elegant one.
To put it simply, this kid is not like me.
Zhao Xing glanced at the two women standing behind King Yan. They were in their twenties, plump and beautiful.
The most important thing is that the two of them have their hair tied up.
As mentioned earlier, those who have been married and divorced can dress up as women or girls, it all depends on their own preferences.
The two women had their heads crossed, indicating that they were either married women or divorced women.
It is impossible for King Yan to send him a wife, which means that the two women should be reconciled.
Zhao Xing's eyes flashed slightly. Could it be that King Yan knew that he had brought Shulan into the East Palace and thought he was a thief of Cao Cao?
Specially found two women who were at peace with each other to please him?
“I wonder why Brother Wang came to visit Gu?” Zhao Xing asked.
“Your Highness.” King Yan smiled and said, “I spent some effort to find these two women, and they are specially presented to Your Highness.”
"Why don't you pay your respects to His Highness?" King Yan turned his head and said.
"The common people pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince." The two women walked to the palace and bowed to Zhao Xingyingying.
"Brother Wang is really thoughtful." Zhao Xing said with a smile.
It has only been three days since Sheng Shulan entered the East Palace, including today.
If we count from the time he sent Sanshui to talk to Sheng Wei about this matter, it would only take more than half a month.
However, King Yan learned the news in such a short period of time, and also searched for two beautiful women who had reconciled.
It means that he has been monitoring every move of Donggong.
It’s really thoughtful.
King Yan’s expression remained unchanged and he smiled and said: “I am doing this because I want to ask your highness for help with a small matter.”
“Oh?”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing waved to the two women and motioned for them to come forward.
When the two women came closer, Zhao Xing reached out and took them into his arms.
Zhao Xing had a splendid look on his face, his hands moved around the waists of the two women, and said, "I wonder if Brother Wang needs help from me?"
"Chen. The princess has a nephew who made some mistakes and was dismissed from his post at home. Now half a year has passed. He also knows that he made a mistake and wants to ask for help from His Highness. Instead of asking for reinstatement, at least he can have a job to make a living. ." King Yan said.
"What else do I care about? This little thing will be handled by Brother Wang later. If Brother Wang has nothing to do, just go back first."
Zhao Xing said, and kissed the woman on the left on the face, looking anxious.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I brought some treasures this time to present to Your Highness." King Yan said, taking out a gift list from his sleeve.
"What kind of treasures are you waiting to see when you look back? Sanshui, give it to Brother Wang for me."
Zhao Xing waved his hand impatiently and continued to talk to the two in his arms. The beauty teased, and the movements of her hands became more and more excessive.
"I leave!" Upon seeing this, King Yan stood up, bowed and retreated.
When he reached the entrance of the palace, he paused and listened to Zhao Xing and the woman's teasing laughter coming from inside the palace. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and continued walking forward.
Zhao Xing's eyes regained clarity and he let go of the beauty in his arms.
"Your Highness..."
The two women were a little nervous at first, but seeing Zhao Xing being so unrestrained, they relaxed.
While they were dreaming about serving Zhao Xing well and enjoying the glory and wealth in the future, Zhao Xing suddenly let go of them.
"Get up!" Zhao Xing said with a cold voice.
The two women stood up quickly, standing there at a loss.
"Take them down and find a yard to place them first." Zhao Xing said to the maid standing beside him.
"Yes." The palace maid responded, leaned forward and said, "Two noble ladies and slaves are here."
Zhao Xing did not correct the palace maid's title, frowning and thinking about King Yan's intentions.
After a while, Sanshui came back.
"Your Highness, we have been sent away."
"Sanshui, closely monitor the eunuchs and maids in the East Palace who usually have contact with the outside world." Zhao Xing said.
“Yes!” Sanshui responded.
"Find Yin Hanzhang." Zhao Xing ordered.
(End of this chapter)