The Legend of Rebirth of the Demon Empress

Chapter 8
"What the sages said, the ministers dare not lie, but in the "Zhai Jing", there is a sentence that the ministers think is very reasonable."

Lin Zisu paused, and then said in a flat voice, "If you hear good and bad, you must tell the Son of Heaven. What the Son of Heaven is, is true; what the Son of Heaven is not, is not true."

This sentence is exactly from the "Zhai Jing", and the meaning is quite simple and clear. When you hear good or bad things, you must report to the emperor. If the emperor thinks it is right, everyone will think it is right; If it is wrong, everyone will think it is wrong.

"Haha, I can't see that you girl, you're still the material to be a Ci minister. Go back and study hard, and you will explain the "Zhai Jing" to me in detail some other day."

The emperor immediately turned his anger into joy, smiled and said to the queen: "The girl from Uncle Kangning's family is very interesting, you can see what to reward her later."

The competition continued, and Lin Zisu retreated to her seat amidst the whispered discussions of the crowd, and her "Picture of Green Peach" was also placed in a corner of the hall for people to watch as usual.

A large group of people focused their eyes on Lin Zisu, and for a while, emotions such as envy, jealousy, and doubt spread in the hall.

Lin Wenjing looked at Lin Zisu with a look of relief. His younger sister was praised by the emperor in public, which made him feel honored.

In addition to being apprehensive, he also felt that no matter how much praise his younger sister received, he couldn't exaggerate it, and his heart suddenly became clear.

Liang Mingtai's eyes also kept turning around Lin Zisu, and he couldn't bear to look away for a moment.

However, Liang Wanyi knew that there were many people here, and a slight misbehavior would attract criticism, so she gestured to Liang Mingtai, telling her brother to restrain himself.

Liang Mingtai just stared at Lin Zisu, not noticing that Liang Wanyi kept winking at him.

Naturally, Lin Zisu didn't notice the eye contact between the Liang brothers and sisters. She was thinking about an extremely important question at this time, and she couldn't pay attention to other people's eyes.

There is no such flower festival in the memory of the previous life. At that time, the emperor announced to the world after the Hundred Flowers Banquet that Xie Yao was made the Prince of the East Palace, and then he announced the intention of bestowing a marriage to the Marquis of Weiyuan.

Xie Yao got the support of Weiyuan Hou and other military generals, so he ascended the throne as emperor after the emperor died of illness.

It was now March of the 18th year of Zhengxing, and it was only half a year since Xie Yao ascended the throne in the previous life, but the emperor was full of energy today, so how could he look sick?

What will happen in the next six months?
Lin Zisu was thinking about something absent-mindedly, and the flower viewing party was coming to an end. The empress and the two concubines were discussing today's leader. Concubine Zhuang chose Fang Qingge, while concubine Xian chose Liang Wanyi.

In the end, the emperor appointed Fang Qingge as the leader, and rewarded her with a Shuangqi cloud pattern and Tian jade pendant on the spot.

Most of the teenagers and girls didn't care much about the leader of the flower viewing party, and their thoughts flew out of the hall early. The emperor also saw the urgency of the crowd, and said with a smile: "They are all young people who have been sitting with me for so long. It must be a bit boring, since you are here to enjoy the flowers, then you can go for a walk in the garden."

After everyone thanked the emperor, they walked out of the Shuhua Pavilion in groups of three and four, and there were also a few teenagers and girls who were admiring the calligraphy and painting works of the girls just now in a corner of the hall.

Liang Wanyi's "Flowers and Birds Greeting the Spring" and Lin Zisu's "Beautiful Peach" have become the objects of attention.

"Miss Liang's painting is really ingenious and delicate, and it was completed in such a short period of time. I don't know how long it will take me to practice to reach the realm of Miss Liang." A girl in a misty horse-face skirt He admired Liang Wanyi's paintings again and again.

"Miss Lin's painting doesn't have too many highlights, why?" Another girl whispered a question in her heart. Although she didn't dare to say the second half of the sentence, everyone present knew what she wanted to say.

A young man in blue wanted to show off, and immediately said eloquently: "Miss, please look, although this painting seems to have a lot of blank space, it is actually sparse but not empty, dense but not clogged. Yun Da is as ingenious as he is clumsy, that's probably the case."

"Although Brother Zhao's words are reasonable, I think Miss Liang's paintings are even better."

……

The fourth prince Xie Xi also quietly walked into the hall taking advantage of the discussion among the crowd.

Xie Yao was appreciating the painting with the sixth prince Xie Yun, when he saw Xie Xi, he smiled and said, "Fourth brother, today's father's punishment is also for your own good, so don't take it to heart."

For this fourth younger brother who has no chance to touch the throne, Xie Yao has never been stingy with his care.

"I have a few jars of fine wine in my place, and they will be delivered to your house after you are awarded the title"

Although Xie Yao lowered his voice, the sixth prince Xie Yun still heard it, and said, "Speaking of which, the fourth brother is already sixteen, so he should be sealed. Second brother, did you hear what the emperor said?"

According to the regulations of the Dayan Dynasty, except for the prince who moved to the East Palace when he became an adult, the rest of the princes had to live in the ten princes' mansion outside the imperial palace after they were 15 years old, so that they could go to the feudal domain when they became adults.

The third prince Xie Hui and the fourth prince Xie Xi are neither the eldest son nor the heir apparent. It is reasonable to say that they should have moved out of the palace long ago.

Xie Yao smiled and didn't answer, his eyes passed over several paintings inadvertently, but stayed on Lin Zisu's "Picture of Green Peach", only feeling that this painting had a feeling of deja vu.

He stared at the painting intently, and found that the painting was [-] to [-]% similar to his own style in terms of brushwork and layout, and his brushwork was smoother and more sophisticated than his own.

A burning thought flashed in Xie Yao's mind, he wanted to meet Lin Zisu alone.

Xie Xi saw Xie Yao's anomaly, and said with a smile, "I wonder which girl the second brother has taken a fancy to, so he is so fascinated? If you need a younger brother, just say, I will tie you up for you. I don't understand state affairs. Stealing jade and stealing incense and other trivial matters, he is very good at it."

What Xie Xi said was a bit nondescript, but his two brothers knew that he had always been like this, so they didn't take it seriously. Xie Yun smiled and said: "My fair lady, a gentleman is so good, seeing how the second brother is restless, there is probably something to do with this matter." .”

Facing the banter of his two brothers, Xie Yao answered a few words absent-mindedly, Xie Xi and Xie Yun looked at each other and smiled, Xie Yun changed the subject and said: "Second brother, I haven't been here in Shanglin Garden for a long time, it's rare to see me today." If we have time, we have to take a good look."

The three princes are looking for the flowers they like in the Qinchun Garden, and Lin Zisu and her elder brother Lin Wenjing are resting in the gazebo on the Diecui Mountain.

This Diecui Mountain was formed when the Yanxia Lake was built in those years. Looking down from the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery in Qinchun Garden.

Because of the memory of the previous life, Lin Zisu is no stranger to the plants and trees of Shanglin Garden.

"Brother, look at the Qihe Pavilion in the Yanxia Lake over there. It was built exactly according to the "Garden Classic" that 'the ground is covered with flowers, and the pavilion protrudes from the pond and is uneven'."

"The Qihe Pavilion uses grinding horns, it seems to be different from the one in the book."

"One hundred steps west of Yanxia Lake, there used to be a Bowen Pavilion, which contained all kinds of orphan copies. Unfortunately, it was burned down by the rebels during Yingzong's time."

Perhaps it was because of the lack of family affection in the previous life, Lin Zisu had no pressure in front of this elder brother, and described the subtleties of Shanglin Garden to Lin Wenjing like every treasure.

Her younger sister used to be a little bookworm, but now she is an elementary school scholar. Lin Wenjing is very satisfied with the sudden change in her younger sister's personality. After reading so many books, her younger sister is finally able to teach her and solve her doubts.

The two brothers and sisters were studying the layout of various pavilions and pavilions in the garden, but a few uninvited guests came to the pavilion.

Fang Qingge was a little depressed today. She had been preparing for the Hundred Flowers Meeting for more than a month, and finally got the leader. Unexpectedly, Liang Wanyi and Lin Zisu were the most eye-catching ones.

Liang Wanyi is the queen's niece, and she has always been by the queen's side. She has no chance to provoke her. This Lin Zisu is just a girl from a mud-legged family, and she dares to steal her limelight?
She heard that Lin Zisu went to Diecui Mountain with a young man, and thought it was a good opportunity to humiliate Lin Zisu, so she went to Diecui Mountain, and brought a few girls to witness together.

"Lin Zisu, Miss Ben has been looking for you, but I didn't expect you to have a private meeting here!"

Fang Qingge thought he had caught Lin Zisu's trick, and was triumphant in his heart, but he said indignantly, "It really is a small family, and it doesn't even need any shame!"

The sudden questioning made Lin Wenjing and Lin Zisu a little stunned, and then the brothers and sisters understood what Fang Qingge meant.

Lin Zisu asked calmly, "Our Kangningbo Manor has never offended Marquis Weiyuan, so I don't know why Miss Fang Er wants to slander us?"

Lin Zisu's words couldn't be more clear, but Fang Qingge couldn't catch the implication.

She only felt that Lin Zisu was making excuses, so she sneered and asked, "Where did I slander you? In broad daylight, what good can you, a lonely man and a widow, get together? You even found such a In a remote place, wouldn’t it be because you want to do that kind of adultery?”

Lin Wenjing has always been straightforward. Hearing Fang Qingge's bad words, he said angrily: "I don't know if what you said just now meant the Marquis of Weiyuan? Or the second girl Fang? If the second girl Fang doesn't make it clear today, we two brothers and sisters will go now." Please empress do justice!"

brother and sister?Fang Qingge came to his senses immediately, and cast a fierce look at a girl who was accompanying him, asking her to inquire about Lin Zisu, but she didn't even inquire about such an important matter.
The accompanying girl was the fifth young lady of Chen Shilang's family in the Ministry of Rites. Because she was a concubine and had four older sisters over her, her status in the family was not high. When Li Fang Qingge looked for her today, she was really flattered.

She also tried her best to follow Lin Zisu for a long time. Seeing Lin Zisu and Lin Wenjing go up to Diecui Mountain, she rushed to report to Fang Qingge, but unexpectedly there was a big misunderstanding.At this time, seeing Fang Qingge venting his anger on himself, he was so scared and wronged that he almost cried.

When Fang Qingge heard Lin Wenjing say that he was going to find the queen, he felt a little scared, and said sternly, "Go, just go, the empress will not listen to your one-sided words."

Lin Zisu was a little speechless. In her previous life, she was the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, and she was unambiguous in front of her younger siblings. In her memory, Fang Qingge didn't do much evil except for being outspoken. She never expected to be so brainless.

"Miss Fang Er, did you come to me just to say what you just said?"

With a smile on the corner of Lin Zisu's mouth, she shook her head at Lin Wenjing. Such a trivial matter would only be laughed at by the queen if it happened to the queen, it would be better to speak clearly in front of everyone, so as to save trouble in the future.

"I and I just went around this mountain, who knew you were here too?"

Fang Qingge was at a loss for words for a while, he couldn't say that he was here to catch the adulterer, right?She was trying her best to find a reason when a clear voice came from not far away.

"Marquis Weiyuan and old Kang Ningbo have made great contributions to the state, but it is just some misunderstanding. When the trouble comes to the queen mother, the two families will not look good. Why don't I come here to make peace with the two girls, and the two of you will make things trivial. stop"

It was the second prince Xie Yao who was speaking, and he brought the fourth prince and sixth prince over while speaking, without waiting for everyone to salute, Xie Yao said again: "My palace is also here to enjoy the flowers, you don't need to be polite."

When Fang Qingge saw Xie Yao save him from the siege, his face immediately brightened. Although Xie Yao said that there was no need to salute, he still stepped forward and blessed him and said, "My daughter has seen His Royal Highness the Second Prince."

After straightening up, he said again: "I have seen His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince."

Xie Yao nodded slightly to Fang Qingge, then turned his head and smiled at Lin Zisu: "Miss Lin is so elegant, are you here to watch the scenery? Just now I saw that the green peach painted by Miss Lin is so lifelike, it is really a wonderful pen, I don't know where the girl is Taught by a famous teacher?"

It's that smile again!In the previous life, it was this smile that made her fascinated by seeing it. She was mistaken for a life of infatuation, but in exchange for a miserable ending.

This handsome face appeared before her eyes again, and Lin Zisu felt chills all over her body. She suppressed the turbulent emotions in her heart and said coldly: "Your Highness, the minister's mother is still waiting in Mingde Palace, please excuse me. .”

Xie Yao didn't expect Lin Zisu to speak so bluntly, so he said politely: "Young lady, this is the first time you come to Shanglin Garden. The road to Mingde Palace is a bit tortuous, so I will see you off."

Xie Yao originally wanted to say "I will send the girl off", but felt that it was not appropriate, so he changed his words: "I will send someone to send the girl off."

As Xie Yao spoke, he gave orders, and a servant walked up to Lin Zisu and made a respectful "please" gesture. Seeing that Lin Zisu couldn't resist, she said softly, "Thank you, Your Highness, Second Prince, and my daughter-in-law will leave." ", then he and Lin Wenjing turned around and went down the mountain.

Before Lin Zisu took a few steps, Fang Qingge said to Lin Zisu's back with great reluctance: "Pretend to be noble, and don't know how to flatter you!"

She wanted to say a few more words, but when she saw Xie Yao staring at her worriedly, she closed her mouth tactfully.

Fang Qingge's eyes were all on Xie Yao, and most of Xie Yao's eyes were on Lin Zisu.Behind the two of them, there was another pair of eyes staring at Lin Zisu's back.

Xie Xi had the experience outside the city last time, so he didn't think that Lin Zisu was a well-educated lady. Hearing that Fang Qingge was eyeing Lin Zisu, he wanted to see how Lin Zisu should deal with it. The current result obviously didn't work. Let him wish.

It's just that I didn't expect that the second brother seemed to have some interest in Lin Zisu, and what I didn't expect was that this girl didn't even give the second prince any face.

That bet, well, seems to be getting more and more interesting.
(End of this chapter)