Silent Lover 2 (Tanhua) - Chap 19
Chapter 19
Three days later, Emperor Xuan suddenly sent eunuchs to Qilin Mansion to deliver an order to summon Song Liqing.
Song Liqing kowtowed and thanked for the will, feeling puzzled.
“You know, my father-in-law, why did the emperor suddenly want to see me?”
The father-in-law hesitated to speak, and finally said: “Your servant only knows that the emperor scolded the crown prince all morning and scolded him bloody. You should be more careful after entering the palace…”
“Thank you, father-in-law.”
Song Liqing took a look at Xiaodi, and Xiaodi would give the eunuch a piece of silver.
The eunuch said sincerely and frightenedly: “This…this servant has passed on a decree, how dare he accept money from the Crown Princess?”
“My father-in-law is working hard, the sky is dry and things are dry, go buy a bowl of tea to moisten your throat.”
“Eh!”
Song Liqing’s tone was sincere, and he didn’t put up the crown princess’s airs, so the eunuch smiled respectfully and enjoyed it.
Song Liqing put on a turquoise court dress and crowned his head before entering the palace with the eunuch.
Seeing his official uniform, the eunuch couldn’t help but praise: “Princess Concubine Xia Ziyue Yun, I only know what a son Ruyu is after seeing you.”
“My father-in-law is absurd.”
Song Liqing smiled and sat in the carriage until he reached the Yihua Hall.
As expected, there were father and son Xuandi and Jun Qiyu in the palace. Emperor Xuan was sitting on the dragon chair with a deep expression, and Jun Qiyu saw Song Liqing, and turned to stare at him faintly, as if warning.
“I see the emperor.”
When Song Liqing kowtowed, his back was straight and his posture was dignified.
“Hmm.” Emperor Xuan’s voice was deep and thick, “Song Liqing, are you convicted?”
Although the tone was not harsh, Emperor Xuan was not angry and arrogant, which made Song Liqing’s heart sink for a moment, and he prostrated himself on the ground.
“I… I have been sick since the day of my wedding, and I dare not bring my sickness into the palace, so I haven’t entered the palace to pay my respects to the Second Sage. I am willing to plead guilty and be punished.”
“I’m not saying you’re negligent.” Emperor Xuan pondered, “The crown prince has not been to the morning court for three consecutive days, do you know?”
Song Liqing raised his head, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Jun Qiyu’s rebellious face.
He obviously bathed and changed Jun Qiyu before five o’clock every day, and sent him to the carriage.
Jun Qiyu didn’t go to court? Where can he go?
“I…don’t know.”
Emperor Xuan snorted and said: “Then he goes to the Qinglian Pavilion and Jinling Pavilion every day, where there are fireworks, and takes his favorite slave around to show off and have fun, don’t you know?”
“minister……”
Song Liqing has no way of knowing these things, Jun Qiyu is not allowed to follow him when he goes out every day, and the Qilin Mansion is full of Jun Qiyu’s people, how could he report to him, a princess who is a vegetarian?
Emperor Xuan sighed.
“You are the Crown Princess, and you must assist the Crown Prince in this position. Don’t let him be idle all day long! But you don’t even know his daily whereabouts. He is so wild when he goes out to play, and I still need to tell you. Have you put your mind on the prince?”
Song Liqing bit her lip and obeyed the reprimand.
“I will definitely fulfill my duties in the future, assist the prince, and not let the prince’s reputation be damaged.”
Emperor Xuan looked at Song Liqing kneeling on the ground, huddled together thinly, and knew in his heart that Jun Qiyu was stubborn, Song Liqing’s submissive character could not control Jun Qiyu, so he didn’t criticize him any more.
“Okay, you get up, the prince is arrogant and indulgent, you must have tolerated him a lot, if you have any grievances, you can tell me, I will make the decision for you.”
Song Liqing was short of energy and blood, and felt dizzy when he got up, but he did not lose his dignity by standing still.
“I am two years older than the crown prince. It is my duty to take care of His Royal Highness. I will not be wronged.”
“Speaking of which, you are the prince’s attendant who was handpicked by me. After Qiyu returned to the court, he didn’t read a single word of the book. After the feast of all nations, I will let him go to the academy to cultivate his morals. You can study with him. Stay close.”
As soon as Emperor Xuan finished speaking, Jun Qiyu was the first to become unhappy.
“Father! I’m not three years old, and I don’t need to accompany me. He will only get in the way when I am next to me.”
Emperor Xuan did not have a good face, and shouted: “You just need someone to control you! He is the person who will accompany you to the throne in the future and join hands with the world. If you don’t get close to him, do you still want to embarrass yourself with your favorite slave?”
Jun Qiyu didn’t refute, but turned her head, becoming even more rebellious.
Song Liqing knew that Emperor Xuan also had good intentions, and their love for each other originated from the academy, which was to create an opportunity for them to regain their old friendship.
It’s a pity that Jun Qiyu doesn’t appreciate it, it seems to be counterproductive.
“Liqing, you two heroes of the Song family are both serving me in the court. I am very pleased.”
This is a slap in the face for a sweet date, and it’s just a polite word for the way of the king.
“Thank you, Lord Long En.”
“By the way, you also have to accompany Qiyu to attend the Banquet of Nations. He has always been arrogant and doesn’t know how to restrain himself. You have to remind me.”
The emperor gave Song Liqing another decree.
Then Jun Qiyu neglected Song Liqing for two days, and even stayed out at night. Although Song Liqing was depressed, but he was able to rest on the bed, and finally healed up a bit, and his complexion improved.
On the day of the Wan Guo Banquet, he was only wearing plain court clothes, but when he opened the door, he saw Jun Qiyu and Hu Nuer had already dressed up and were about to board the carriage.
Hu Nu’er had already changed into Central Plains costumes, but the entire gorgeous robe was loosely worn, the collarbone was exposed, and the gold, silver, pearls and emeralds on the head were dazzling.
Song Liqing approached and asked, “Qiyu, is he going too?”
Hu Nuer answered delicately first: “My lord promised to take me to see the excitement. Today, when all nations come to court, Hu Nuer also wants to see the world. Is the princess not allowed?”
“It’s up to him to decide.”
Jun Qiyu said coldly, and took Hu Nuer into the carriage.
All the way to the palace, Jun Qiyu didn’t answer Song Liqing, he took Hu Nuer around, Hu Nuer smiled coquettishly from time to time, Song Liqing silently followed behind.
The Wan Guo Banquet is held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Jing Guo’s national strength is strong and shocking the world. All the vassal states come to the court. The envoys are seated at the banquet. The golden cups of wine and jade dishes are accompanied by singing and dancing.
Song Liqing and Jun Qiyu sat at the same table, and Hu Nuer could only sit by the table and wait on him.
But Jun Qiyu deliberately stayed away from Song Liqing, whispered to Hu Nuer, talked very happily, and indulged Hu Nuer to drink the wine in his cup, but the two of them seemed like a loving couple.
Song Liqing never drank alcohol, but he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, his throat was sore, he covered his mouth and coughed, and felt a scrutinizing gaze from the other side.
Pei Xingxu’s seat was directly opposite to Jun Qiyu’s.
He is a prince, and he has a high status among the envoys of various countries, so he is only under the prince.
Pei Xingxu’s gaze was intense, chasing Song Liqing unabashedly, as if he wanted to take everything into his eyes.
Song Liqing nodded uncomfortably, avoiding Pei Xingxu’s enthusiastic gaze.
Pei Xingxu didn’t care about his avoidance, and raised his glass with a smile.
“His Royal Highness is a beautiful woman, I really envy me, haha.”
Jun Qiyu drank with him politely.
He hooked Hu Nu’er’s chin again and proudly said: “My slave is also one of ten thousand in the Western Regions. Brother Pei, let’s have a good time.”
“Yes, Your Highness is very lucky.”
Pei Xingxu smiled, the beauty he was referring to was not this one at all.
He has been observing the three of Song Liqing since he entered the table. He saw that Jun Qiyu and Hu Nuer had a happy conversation, and he was very puzzled. Son.
But Song Liqing’s eyes were full of desolation, and his lonely and haggard appearance sitting on the side made him feel pity in his heart.
I can’t help but have the urge to love…
At the same time extremely jealous.
