Chapter 188 [Secrets of the Northern Territory]

The moon is shining on the nine states, some are happy and some are sad.

Worrying about menstruation is killing people, so take a break.

There is a kitten humming in the Thousand Stars Pavilion, and the imperial concubine is angry in the Qingshu Palace.

Bang, bang, bang...

The sound of broken objects is heard in the Qingshu Palace.

"Waste, all waste."

"Why did I give birth to three of you waste things!"

"Who is that little bitch?"

"She can drive in the palace and drive all the way into the East Palace!"

"Do you three know what is going on?"

As Concubine Zhang said this, she pounced on the eldest prince who was kneeling in the middle.

She looked horrible with her hair disheveled, and grabbed the eldest prince's collar.

"There are only seven months left until the Spring Festival next year. Can you turn the situation around?"

"Your father is clearly targeting you now."

"When that little bitch wins, give her all kinds of honors."

"When you and the little bitch win together, just give her a broken Go set as a prize."

"Xian'er, do you understand the current situation?"

"Only if you keep winning alone and your father has no room for favoritism, can you turn the tide."

"You have to win!"

"Keep winning and don't give anyone else any chance!"

In the palace, there was no one except Concubine Zhang and her three children.

After receiving the news this morning, the fourth prince knew that his mother was going to lose her temper again today, so he dismissed his attendants early.

Today is different from before.

The eldest prince was expressionless and replied calmly:

"Don't worry, mother, I will definitely get the opportunity to visit the Spring Festival."

The eldest prince is used to it.

He knows how to appease his mother as soon as possible.

Did he say at this time that he couldn't do it, or wasn't sure?

There was no need, there really was no need.

Especially since his younger brothers and sisters were still suffering with him.

The best policy was to appease his mother as soon as possible.

What would his words mean when the results came out in the future.

Winning would be the best!

What if he lost?

It was just a word.

When the outcome was decided, would his mother still hold him hostage because of what he said?

What if she didn't?

Would that change their ending?

The eldest prince was not without the idea of ​​changing their current situation, but he was powerless and could do nothing to help.

At first, the eldest prince would try to struggle under this mountain-like pressure.

Because his mother had been encouraging him to resist.

The eldest prince struggled desperately again and again, but to no avail.

And his mother's words of encouragement became more and more severe.

At this time, the eldest prince realized that the mountain that made him almost unable to breathe was pressed on him by his mother.

Gradually, the eldest prince's resistance became superficial.

He began to find a way to live in accordance with the mountain.

Concubine Zhang kept telling the eldest prince encouraging words, repeating over and over again how miserable they would be if he failed.

The fourth prince stared at the ground in front of him, as if he was counting the number of fragments lying there, or admiring the appearance of fragments of various shapes.

Focused and serious.

On the other side, the sixth princess looked at their mother with some fear, and occasionally looked at the eldest prince with eyes full of pity and pity.

Everyone knew that the moment in front of them was painful.

Even Concubine Zhang would catch a glimpse of her own figure reflected everywhere.

Even she felt strange when she saw it.

But every time at this time, Concubine Zhang would instantly look away, not looking at her own reflection, not thinking about her appearance at this time.

Only in this way can she force herself to continue to spur the eldest prince.

…

Among the many nobles in the palace today, there are many who have similar reactions to Concubine Zhang.

When they learned that Princess Ankang drove in the palace and went to the East Palace.

Not to mention the princes and princesses, even the concubines and empresses were mentally broken.

They each tried their best to find out what Princess Ankang was doing in the East Palace.

They were really afraid that Princess Ankang would move into the East Palace.

Although everyone thought that Emperor Yongyuan would not agree to such an absurd wish, when they heard the news in the morning, they could not help but think in this direction.

I am afraid they could not imagine that the reason for such a big commotion was just that Princess Ankang made a wish to read more books.

And Emperor Yongyuan, who was the initiator, saw that the people in the palace were so unsettled, and I am afraid he would only sneer with smugness.

Because he wanted such an effect.

…

As the saying goes, happy time passes easily.

The three little ones spent the whole day in Qianxing Pavilion, and the sunrise and sunset seemed so fast.

At lunch, Li Xuan and Princess Ankang just took a bite and returned to Qianxing Pavilion impatiently.

Zhao Feng specially prepared the meal in the yard outside Qianxing Pavilion.

But Li Xuan and Princess Ankang, who were in a hurry to go back to read, had no time to care about the royal food.

After they quickly filled their stomachs, they returned to Qianxing Pavilion to continue reading.

Li Xuan was in a hurry to record a few more exercises, while Princess Ankang had not yet decided which books to borrow to read.

In contrast to Li Xuan, Princess Ankang had a great interest in all the books in Qianxing Pavilion except for the martial arts secrets, and she wanted to read them all.

It’s just that the types of books in Qianxing Pavilion are too rich, and the collection is too amazing.

Even if Princess Ankang is willing to spend her whole life in Qianxing Pavilion, I’m afraid she can’t finish reading these vast books.

In today’s world, books are extremely precious.

The collection of books in Qianxing Pavilion can be said to be an important asset of the Daxing royal family.

Finally, night fell, and the three little ones had to leave Qianxing Pavilion.

Princess Ankang selected seven books and planned to borrow them today.

Li Xuan thought that they would mainly be story books, but he didn't expect that Princess Ankang chose local chronicles.

Most of these books introduce local customs and have a lot of illustrations, including maps and clothing and item illustrations.

It seems that Princess Ankang is very interested in the world outside the palace.

Li Xuan thought that if there is a chance in the future, he must take Princess Ankang and Yu'er to every corner of the world.

It would be a pity if they stayed in Jingyang Palace all their lives and never witnessed the magnificence and colorfulness of this world.

Footprints in the southeast, all the beautiful mountains and rivers.

This has always been something Li Xuan wanted to do with the two little girls.

For the two little girls, there is really not much in the palace that is worth their nostalgia.

If...

Li Xuan said if.

If Princess Ankang's disease is really incurable, Li Xuan would rather take her out of the palace and travel around the world before welcoming the arrival of that day.

As soon as this thought came to mind, Li Xuan shook his head and drove it out of his mind.

"No!"

"There won't be such a day!"

"As long as I continue to practice with Ankang, her health will only get better and better!!!"

At this time, Princess Ankang saw Li Xuan in a daze and couldn't help asking: "Ah Xuan, what are you thinking about?"

"Have you picked the book you want to borrow?"

Looking at Princess Ankang in front of him, Li Xuan was in a trance for a while, then he immediately perked up and meowed.

He picked a book from the bookshelf.

It was not a secret book of martial arts, but a collection of experiences and insights about breaking through the marrow training realm.

Although many of the words on it were concise, they were very meaningful. Li Xuan planned to take it back and study it carefully.

He could record the martial arts directly through his talent, but he could only read these miscellaneous experiences by himself.

The experiences on it were all very useful, otherwise they would not be placed on the bookshelf of Qianxing Pavilion.

And it was one thing to read before practicing in person, and it was another thing to read these experiences after practicing.

Li Xuan knew this, so he chose a book on the experience of practicing the marrow realm.

Encouraged by Princess Ankang, Yu'er also chose a book.

She was taught by Zhao Feng himself, so she was not very interested in martial arts secrets, but chose a book about health preservation.

It records various good things that are beneficial to the body, including but not limited to massage techniques, various medicinal foods, foot bathing medicine bags, concentration aromatherapy, balanced diet, etc.

Although the aspects involved are not deep, and only the most superficial principles are explained, the aspects covered are extremely wide.

Yu'er is most interested in this book, so she chose to borrow it.

In this way, Princess Ankang has seven books, Li Xuan has one, and Yu'er has one, which adds up to only nine books, and there is still one book short of the loan quota of ten books.

The three little ones are at the door of the first floor at this time, going through the procedures for borrowing books with Mr. Ye.

They found that there were only nine books, and they couldn't help but panic.

It's late now. If they don't set off to go back, they may not be able to return to Jingyang Palace before the hour of Xu.

If I give up a quota for borrowing books, I can't help but feel a little regretful.

"Your Highness, why don't you borrow a book from the books you didn't finish reading during the day."

"Otherwise, it would be a pity to waste a quota."

Yu'er advised.

She knew that Princess Ankang liked to read books.

Today, Princess Ankang's smile never stopped when she held the book.

Since a book can bring such happiness to Princess Ankang, Yu'er is reluctant to give up such a quota.

"This..."

Princess Ankang couldn't help but hesitate.

It was all because they didn't communicate well before, and finally found out that there was still one book missing.

Seeing that Li Xuan was so fascinated by the martial arts secrets, Princess Ankang left him an extra quota for a book.

As a result, Li Xuan also chose only one book because he didn't want to occupy Princess Ankang's opportunity to borrow books.

Such a misunderstanding led to the current embarrassment.

It was getting dark outside, and it was too late to pick books now.

Princess Ankang asked Yu'er to pick up a book closest to them, but was stopped by Old Ye.

Old Ye took out a thick book from under his desk.

"Borrow this one."

Old Ye said in his old voice.

Princess Ankang looked at the four big characters [Secrets of the Northern Territory] on the cover, and then looked at Old Ye.

Old Ye had a blank expression on his face, as if he was just making a casual recommendation.

"Okay, thank you Old Ye."

Princess Ankang thanked and accepted the book.

Old Ye nodded slowly and registered the last book for them.

In this way, their book-reading trip to Qianxing Pavilion today was also successfully concluded.

Zhao Fenghe's carriage had already been prepared outside the Qianxing Pavilion.

The three children got on the carriage and said goodbye to Mr. Ye.

Mr. Ye just nodded, then turned around and locked the door of Qianxing Pavilion, and continued to take out the broom he used during the day and started sweeping the floor.

"Mr. Ye, we'll come again next month."

"Goodbye."

After Zhao Feng said hello, he sent the three children back to Jingyang Palace.

As the sun set in the west, the palace was already brightly lit.

Although it was the same path as during the day, there was a lot more solemnity.

The imperial guards holding torches guarded the towers.

The palace at night was indescribably deep, and it was a completely different atmosphere from the daytime.

Li Xuan huddled in Princess Ankang's arms, and looked at the scene outside through the window of the carriage with her.

"Ah Xuan, the palace at night is a bit scary."

Princess Ankang looked at the shadow of the tower that looked like a monster, and couldn't help saying.

She had lived in the palace for more than ten years, and it was the first time she saw such a scene.

Li Xuan also nodded silently.

I always feel that the atmosphere here is a little different from that in the West Palace.

If the night in the West Palace can be considered "lively", this side is a little too quiet.

The road from the East Palace to the Taiji Palace Square is full of such a depressing atmosphere.

It was not until the carriage entered the West Palace that Li Xuan felt a little more relaxed.

"It seems that this side is more suitable for my physique."

But Li Xuan thought about it and couldn't think of the reason for such a difference.

"It's really strange."

He simply stopped thinking about it, looking at the ten books in Yu'er's arms and the many exercises recorded in his mind, he couldn't help but be happy.

"I can go to Qianxing Pavilion once a month in the future."

"Hehe, so cool!"

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