Chapter 342 Elopement

It’s a hot summer day and the heat is unbearable.

Xiang He, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites and the deputy envoy who sent him to Jia Lian, trotted to Jia Lian and suggested: "Master Jia, the weather is too hot, and many people can't bear it.

If this continues, I'm afraid many people will be exhausted on the first day.

Besides, the princess's golden body will be damaged if she continues to travel.

According to the official’s opinion, we should find a place to repair and wait until the sun goes down before we continue on our way.”

Because Jia Lian was riding a horse, Xiang He had to raise his head to talk to Jia Lian .

The midday sun was so fierce that he quickly raised his sleeves to cover himself.

Jia Lian did not despise him. The aristocratic civil servants of the Six Ministries of Beijing and Central Beijing are usually very pampered, so it is normal for them to be unbearable in the heat.

Looking back and forth, I found that the accompanying officers and soldiers were fine, and the formation was still intact.

Other personnel, especially the maids and eunuchs holding the ceremonial guard, have become very slack. From the expressions on many people's faces, it can be seen that they have reached their limit.

This is actually the reason why the team moves very slowly.

As the leader of this mission, Jia Lian should have an overview of the overall situation. A total of three to four thousand miles away, the road is still long. If these people are really exhausted, he will have no place to replenish them.

Besides, it is not cost-effective to endure such a sun and exchange extremely high physical energy consumption for a pitiful distance.

So he nodded, "Then find a place to repair for an hour."

Xiang He suddenly smiled and said: "The official has sent someone to investigate. Three Miles Road leads to an area backed by a mountain, which is blocked by mountains. We can camp there and repair."

"Just follow your wishes."

"Thank you very much. Sir."

Xiang He received Jia Lian's approval and immediately took people down to deliver the order.

Looking at Xiang He leaving quickly, Jia Lian shook his head. Unexpectedly, this little old man had quite strong execution ability.

No wonder the imperial court chose this person as his deputy.

I heard that before this He was in the Ministry of Rites, he was just a foreign minister, with no hope of promotion.

This time, he was suddenly promoted to doctor and then sent to Wala as deputy envoy. I am afraid it was an equal exchange.

The facts are similar to what Jia Lian thought.

This marriage is related to the overall situation of the court. Although the emperorJia Lian was appointed as the official envoy, but the princes in the court were still worried that Jia Lian was too young and might be okay with killing him, but as a foreign affairs director, he was just unsatisfactory.

With this consideration, it is natural to appoint an experienced official as a deputy to be responsible for the specific regulations.

But everyone knows that the Wala Palace is thousands of miles away from the capital, and it is a hot summer day. Who is willing to take on this hard work? Since the big guys are not willing to go, you can only choose from the middle class!

As an envoy to Wala, his rank cannot be too low. And as the saying goes, the emperor has no shortage of hungry soldiers. How can we get the right candidate to willingly take on the job?

Promotion!

Up several levels!

As long as the errands are done, your position will be stable when you come back.

Of course, it would be embarrassing if the errand was not done well.

Not only could he not keep the official rank he obtained, but he might even lose it...

Jia Lian, who wanted to understand this, felt that he should win over Xiang He.

No matter what, this trip will definitely take a long time. If he can have someone to help him share the affairs, his pressure will be much less.

So after setting up camp, I wanted to go to Xiang He to "talk about my heart". Unexpectedly, the officers and soldiers in charge of the guard came back and said that an old nun had come and was entrusted by someone to give him something. .

When Jia Lian heard about nun, he immediately thought of Miaoyu.

After asking, it turned out that it was indeed from Muni Yuan, so Jia Lian asked someone to bring the things in.

Although Miaoyu did not sign her name, Jia Lian naturally recognized her handwriting.

Looking at Miaoyu’s good painting skills and reading the subtle love poems written by the little girl, Jia Lian suddenly felt happy, and even the depression caused by the heat dissipated a lot.

Giving up on looking for Xiang He, Jia Lian sat alone in front of the case, thinking about how to reply to the letter.

Of course he doesn’t have to reply.

But he thought, Miaoyu knew that he had a heavy responsibility, but she sent someone to send him a painting regardless of it.

Obviously, it’s not just boredom.

Based on Jia Lian’s many years of experience, it was probably meant to give him questions. Well, you draw and I guess?

But to be honest, based on this painting alone, Jia Lian could only tell that when he left the city in the morning, Na Nizi should have gone to see him off.

That’s pretty much it. As for other big mysteries, Jia Lian couldn’t figure it out.

Although he can’t see it, Jia Lian knows how to do it.

A girl of seventeen or eighteen years old, as blank as a piece of paper, secretly sends an autographed painting to her sweetheart that she doesn’t even dare to sign her name on. Isn’t that what she wants to express?

I miss you.

Do you miss me?

As long as you understand this, it will be easy to handle.

　……

Just when Jia Lian was silent in the quagmire of communicating with the little nun through the air, he was overjoyed.

The shade of the mountain is the best and coolest place. The fourth prince also specially prepared gifts to see his royal sister.

After being informed, he entered Princess Zhaoyang’s boudoir.

"Sister Huang, look at what I have brought you."

Even the temporary boudoir tent is spacious and bright.

The basic furnishings such as tables and tea sets are also very complete.

The fourth prince came directly to Princess Zhaoyang’s case, put the box down and was about to open it.

Suddenly he raised his head and glanced at his imperial sister. He couldn't help but froze and said, "Sister Huang, you are so beautiful today..."

Zhao Princess Yang's favorite thing in the past was dressing up. Except in Weiyang Palace, I rarely wear skirts.

At this time, he was wearing colorful phoenix clothes, and because of the heat, he had removed all the extra ornaments.

Amidst the glittering gold, it shows the most beautiful appearance of the daughter’s family.

Princess Zhaoyang didn’t expect her silly brother to blurt out these words, so she couldn’t help but smile, “It’s rare to hear a kind word from me from your mouth.”
< br />"How can...why did you always bully me before!"

The fourth prince wanted to deny it, but he felt that it was not his style, so he just straightened his neck and said.

His words also made the maids in the tent smile.

Princess Zhaoyang waved her hand and asked the extra maids to go out. Then she sat upright, looked at the fourth prince, and asked with a smile: "Tell me, what did you bring me?"

Seeing the smile on the imperial sister’s face, the fourth prince could not help but feel much better.

"See for yourself."

The fourth prince opened the thick wooden cover, and with a burst of cold air, Princess Zhaoyang also saw clearly the contents of the wooden box. .

It’s actually iced fruit.

There are many kinds of grapes, watermelon cut into pieces, etc.

Princess Zhaoyang raised her eyebrows slightly, glanced at the proud fourth prince, and said calmly: "You sent someone to bring this from the capital, right?"

"Uh. , Imperial Sister, aren’t you surprised? It’s such a hot day, wouldn’t it be the most refreshing to take a bite of iced fruit?”

The fourth prince stared at Princess Zhaoyang, reacting to her Very dissatisfied.

Princess Zhaoyang was silent for a moment, turned her eyes, and suddenly stood up, holding the edge of the wooden box with both hands, looking at the fresh-colored fruits inside, and said: "It's actually an iced fruit, I'm so surprised I like it so much, thank you, my good brother."

Uh...

When the fourth prince looked at his sister's poor performance and accidentally looked up at him, The playful look in his eyes.

The fourth prince shook his head helplessly: "Forget it, sister, you don't have to pretend.

Eat quickly, the ice will finish melting later.
< br /> Alas, when I first left the city, I saw how hot the weather was, so I sent someone back to the palace to get ice cubes.

But those people were really stupid and told them to wrap up tightly, but When I came back, there was still only this much left.

So, I can still use it today. When I am far away from Beijing tomorrow, I’m afraid I won’t be able to deliver it.”
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As a representative figure who is greedy for pleasure, the fourth prince had people build a cellar imitating the inner palace at the beginning of the construction of his palace and store a lot of ice cubes.

But the ice cubes can maintain their shape deep underground. Once taken out, they will melt quickly in today's weather.

"But don't worry, Sister Huang, I can still find a way even if you are far away from the capital.

"We will always pass through some prefectures and counties along the way, and there may be some landlords and squires in those places. I will send someone to buy the ice storage when the time comes. As long as I am here, Sister Huang, you will no longer have to worry about the scorching heat along the way..."

Princess Zhaoyang's state of mind , and have no intention of enjoying it.

But at this moment, seeing that my brother, who never liked to think about things, took such great pains to save her from the heat during the journey, I couldn't help but feel touched.

Looking at his younger brother carefully, Zhaoyang said seriously: "As the prince of the Wei Dynasty, you should not leave the capital for too long.

Forget it for today, tomorrow morning , you'd better set off and go back."

The fourth prince was stunned, then his brows sank, and he said angrily: "I told you, I won't go back.

Even my father allowed me to send you off, as long as I don’t leave Yanmen Pass. So if I don’t go to Yanmen Pass, IWill not go back. ”

In order to win the right to escort his sister, the fourth prince bargained with Emperor Ningkang for a long time.

He first wanted to take Jia Lian’s place and escort Princess Zhaoyang there in person. From the King's Court of Wala.

Obviously, Emperor Ningkang did not allow it. However, seeing the deep love between him and his second daughter, he was allowed to be sent out of the capital, but he was sternly told that he was absolutely not allowed to leave Yanmen Pass.< br />
Ning Kangdi’s bottom line is his starting line.

He has long made up his mind to at least send it to Yanmen Pass!

This When he saw the imperial sister looking at him with a sullen brow, the pressure he had accumulated since childhood made his stiff neck immediately relax. He reached out and pulled Princess Zhaoyang's sleeves, and begged: "Sister Huang, please let me give you more." Give it to you.

You don’t know how uncomfortable it makes me feel when I think that you are going to marry to Wala and may never see you again from now on.

Just let me see you off.

I promise, I will go back when we get to Yanmen Pass, okay..."

Princess Zhaoyang originally didn’t want the fourth prince to suffer, but on the other hand, the fourth prince The concern shown for her this time made her feel a bit heavy.

That’s why she wanted to drive the fourth prince back early.

But at this time, seeing him really He expressed his emotions carefully, thinking that he and his brother would be far apart from now on, and that he would no longer be able to help him in any way, and he couldn't bear it in his heart.

"Okay. But we have agreed that you will go back when you arrive at Yanmen Pass. "

Princess Zhaoyang said sternly, and she had already made a conclusion in her words.

"Okay, okay, sister Huang, eat quickly, it will really stop getting cold later. …”

The fourth prince agreed repeatedly and once again urged Princess Zhaoyang to enjoy the iced fruit.

Princess Zhaoyang nodded and reached out to pick up a ripe grape. , put it to your mouth, pinch the skin, and the pulp pops into your mouth.

It is sweet and slightly sour, coupled with the coolness in the heart, it is really refreshing in this hot summer. Heart-opening.

The fourth prince hurriedly moved a plate over and asked the imperial sister to put the peel on it, and then asked expectantly: "How is it, is it sweet? ”

“Very good. ”

Princess Zhaoyang nodded in affirmation.

She picked up one more, and suddenly thought of something, and condensed.

The Fourth Prince I saw the queen picked up a grape again and held it in her hand without eating it for a long time. I thought, does the queen want to feed me?

It’s been a long time since I’ve had Sister Huang feed me.

Well, should I reject it out of disgust...

The fourth prince opened his mouth slightly, waiting for his sister to feed him, but saw his sister suddenly throwing the fruit away. After putting it in his mouth, he immediately called a maid in and ordered: "Send this plate of grapes to Zhenyuan General Jia Lian."

While speaking, he picked up the whole plate of grapes and handed it to the maid. Taken away.

When she turned around and was about to taste the other two items, she saw her younger brother's expression of bitterness and hatred. Princess Zhaoyang couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with you?"

It seemed that she was thinking of something, She explained casually: "Jia Lian went to Wala this time because he was hurt by me. That's why I asked someone to give him a plate of fruit as a token of my sincerity.

What, you don't want to?"

"No, I am very willing!"

The fourth prince grabbed a piece of watermelon bitterly, threw it into his mouth, chewed it twice, and swallowed it viciously. .

Seeing the jealousy written on his face, Princess Zhaoyang couldn't help but laugh.

Using the bamboo stick prepared by the fourth prince, he inserted a piece of watermelon again and handed it to the fourth prince.

The fourth prince finally felt a little balanced, took the bamboo stick, and tasted it slowly.

After eating the melon, seeing that there was no one in the tent, the fourth prince leaned over to Princess Zhaoyang and whispered: "Sister, tell the truth, you really voluntarily married Navarre. The prince’s?”

Princess Zhaoyang frowned and said nothing.

The fourth prince immediately said firmly: "Sister Huang, please stop lying.

I don't know you yet.

You are clearly the I really like that Jia Lian!"

The fourth prince said, and in a lower voice, he said seductively: "Sister Huang, if this is not the case, when we turn back and stay far away from the capital, I will give Jia Lian to him. Tie up.

Then my soldiers will pretend to be grassland bandits, attack the camp in the middle of the night, and pretend that you and Jia Lian have been captured by the bandits.

Then, you guys The two of them can wander around the world and disappear from the world, how about that?" The fourth prince disliked that Prince Wala very much, he looked like a fur ball, dark and strong.

Originally Jia Lian was taller than him, but that bullshit third prince was not only taller than Jia Lian, but also as strong as a bear.

You are not worthy of your own royal sister.

It is absolutely impossible for the imperial sister to like such a barbarian.

In order to make Sister Huang happy, this is the best way he came up with.

That's right, he would rather let the emperor's sister run away with Jia Lian than see the emperor's sister marry to Wala.

If you elope, you can give the emperor what she wants. Secondly, if he misses the imperial sister in the future, he can still meet her secretly!

As for whether Jia Lian is willing...

You have to be willing if you are willing, and you have to be willing if you are not.

Anyway, if his sister likes him, he must be his sister’s person.