Chapter 67 Why does it look familiar?
That night, Xiao Jingheng rested in Emperor Hui's bedroom.
The next morning, Emperor Hui appeared at the morning court holding Prince Ling's hand.
All the civil and military officials in the court were so shocked by this scene that they even forgot to perform formalities.
They were all stunned, as if they were dreaming.
You must know that since the death of Empress Huo, Prince Ling has become the least favored prince in the palace and was exiled from the capital at a young age.
Even though he has made many military achievements, he has been so low-key since he returned to Beijing that it's as if he didn't exist.
That is why they feel unbelievable at this moment. Could it be that the weather in the capital is going to change?
When the prince saw Xiao Jingheng appear at the morning court, his face immediately darkened.
Although he had received the news long ago, he knew that Xiao Jingheng had not left his father's bedroom all night.
Even though he was mentally prepared, he still found it hard to accept.
His father had always been very strict with him since he was a child and had never held his hand like this.
However, he gave this unique favor to Prince Ling.
The prince's eyes turned red with jealousy. He clenched his hands tightly and watched Xiao Jingheng stand next to him. At this moment, he felt an unprecedented uneasiness.
I wonder how long he can stay on the throne of the crown prince?
"Prince."
The voice coming from the dragon throne immediately brought the prince back to his senses.
He stood up in a panic and bowed, "Father."
Emperor Hui glanced at him and asked, "Are you sober now?"
The prince was shocked. He had drunk a whole jar of wine at the banquet in the marquis's mansion and was drunk for a whole day and night, so he missed the morning court yesterday.
If the emperor mentioned this matter at this time, I'm afraid he would scold him.
He knelt on the ground hastily and bowed his head to admit his fault: "I know I was wrong, please calm down, father!"
Emperor Hui narrowed his eyes and asked coldly, "What's wrong?"
The prince gritted his teeth and replied, "We shouldn't gamble in public, and we shouldn't get drunk and mess up things."
Emperor Hui snorted and asked him, "I heard that you were not the only one who lost the bet that day, but why were you the only one who got drunk and passed out?"
"My son..."
The prince was panicked for a moment and didn't know how to explain.
Emperor Hui suddenly slammed the table and said, "It seems that you don't know where you are wrong?
As the crown prince, you shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country. You should set an example and remain calm in the face of praise or criticism.
However, for the sake of so-called face, you refused to admit your mistake and insisted on showing off by drinking some wine.
I want to ask you, did you save your dignity after drinking this wine? "
The prince prostrated himself on the ground in shame. He thought he had kept his promise and preserved his integrity and dignity as the crown prince of the Eastern Palace.
In the end it became a joke.
Xiao Jingheng stood up and said, "Father, you can't blame the prince for this. He lost the bet and fulfilled the bet. What's wrong with that?
I know that your father scolds the Crown Prince because he feels sorry for the harm done to his health by drinking.
But the emperor's attitude is too harsh, which may cause the prince to ignore the emperor's painstaking efforts."
Emperor Hui glanced at him and said, "You are quite good at talking. Since you care so much about the prince, why don't you share some of his worries for him?
How about letting you preside over this year's imperial examination?"
Xiao Jingheng bowed and said, "I obey your command."
The prince, who was kneeling on the ground, turned pale when he heard this.
My father is trying to recruit disciples for Prince Ling and seize his power.
You must know that those who will be tested will be important officials in the court in the future!
He closed his eyes, the hatred and jealousy in his heart almost destroyed him. At this moment, a terrible thought emerged in his mind.
……
Shen family.
After Song Shiwei had breakfast, she moved a chair into the yard and sat sew- ing purses while admiring the flowers.
Zhu Qing hurried in, with a look of joy on her face, and said, "Miss, I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Ling has come to the court.
Not only that, he was also appointed to preside over the imperial examination. Now the news has spread all over the capital."
Song Shiwei was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Zhu Qing: "He will preside over this year's examination?"
"Yes."
Zhu Qing said: "I heard that the prince's party strongly opposed it, but His Majesty finally decided on His Royal Highness Prince Ling.
Moreover, the prince was reprimanded by His Majesty at the morning court today."
"why?"
Song Shiwei asked curiously.
Zhu Qing said: "Didn't the prince lose the bet in the Marquis' Mansion that day?
He refused to apologize to you and insisted on drinking that jar of wine. He ended up getting drunk and had a hangover for a whole day and night."
Song Shiwei: "..."
Why did she feel like she was in big trouble again?
With the prince's tolerance, he must hate Xiao Jingheng to death, and of course she can't escape.
After all, it was she who made him lose the bet.
She sighed quietly, looked at the almost finished purse in her hand and said, "Go and find out where His Royal Highness Prince Ling is now."
Someone who has been out of favor for many years suddenly regains favor. This great joyous event must be celebrated properly.
After all, she now has someone to back her up.
……
Qingfeng Tower.
After Xiao Jingheng came out of the palace, he came here.
He sat in a private room on the third floor, slowly drinking his favorite dandelion tea.
The man sitting opposite him was still dressed in red. He leaned lazily on the chair, staring at Xiao Jingheng opposite him and asked, "Aren't you very stubborn and unwilling to admit your mistakes to His Majesty? Why did you change your mind?"
"This time, that time."
Xiao Jingheng glanced at him, his eyes fell on the eye-catching bright red clothes on him, and frowned and said: "Don't dress like this in front of me in the future!"
The man looked puzzled: "Why? I always wore this before."
Xiao Jingheng said coldly: "I said no, and that means no."
Last time, it was because of this red dress that Song Shiwei misunderstood that he had hidden a girl in his house.
How inappropriate for a grown man to dress so flashy!
"If you don't give me a reason, I won't agree."
The man snorted, insisting to find out the reason.
Based on his understanding of Jamel Xiao, he would not care what he wears for no reason.
Xiao Jingheng frowned, and at this moment he heard Qing Mo's voice from outside: "My Lord, Miss Song is here."
His eyes moved with a little surprise that Song Shiwei would come here to find him. He said, "Bring her here."
The man in red stood up and was about to avoid him when he heard Xiao Jingheng say, "Sit down!"
The man was stunned for a moment, pointed at himself and said in disbelief: "You want me to stay and see her?"
Xiao Jingheng said: "She is a trustworthy person."
This one sentence shocked the man. Although he knew that Xiao Jingheng had unusual feelings for Song Shiwei, the relationship between him and Xiao Jingheng was a secret.
She can be allowed to know such an important thing. It seems that Xiao Jingheng has made up his mind that she is the only one in his life.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
Song Shiwei walked in and saw that there was another person in the room. She was stunned at first and then shocked. She stared at the man in red with a look of surprise.
Why does this face look familiar?