There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 603
East Palace.

The prince was hesitating, holding a black chess piece in his hand, his knuckles were turning white, his complexion was sometimes complicated, sometimes angry, sometimes anxious, and he was still unable to make up his mind.

The Crown Princess's suggestion made him feel extremely embarrassed, and he really couldn't bear to face it.

At the same time, in the palace city, in the corridor in front of the main hall of the Wanxiang Shrine, Su Xian and Princess Lanling, who had not left after the dynasty, were finally summoned by the Queen alone.

Just before leaving the court, the Queen gave them both a meaningful look, which actually meant "Don't leave yet."

After all, it was Su Xian's business to enter the palace this time to face the Queen's test and join the inner guard.

The person who delivered the decree was Nangong Wan'er, the "personal lady" beside the empress. She saluted the two of them respectively: "Wan'er pays respects to Her Royal Highness, the Princess, and... County Marquis of Fanyang."

"Sister Wan'er, you don't need to be polite." Princess Lanling smiled and helped her up, blinking and looking at her carefully, because she... actually changed into a palace dress.

It is no longer the plain clothes just now.

I saw her, wearing a red palace skirt that was slim and decent, outlining her graceful and exquisite figure. The red skirt and red makeup perfectly set off her crystal clear skin and jade skin, as well as her beautiful face and moonlight appearance.

In particular, there is a little red between the eyebrows, which is a plum blossom-shaped flower patch that is carefully decorated. The bright red flower patch contrasts with the red lips, red skirt, and red makeup. It is nothing more than the beauty of a generation.

As the first female official beside the Queen, she usually wears hairpins, fan-shaped buns and other hairstyles to look dignified and steady. This type of bun is generally popular among noble ladies.

But this time, she changed to a bun called "double loop hanging".

A strand of hair is separated from the left and right sides and gently rolled into a circle, hanging down on the left and right ears. She wears exquisite beads on her head and has straight bangs. Two strands of hair hang down from the temples to decorate her cheeks, making her face appear small, lively and delicate. and young.

This is a hairstyle worn only by girls who have not yet left the palace.

However, although Nangong Wan'er looked delicate and young at this moment, her words and deeds were very appropriate and her behavior was very elegant.

Deeply influenced by court etiquette, her words and deeds are all so pleasing to the eye, and she naturally exudes the atmosphere of a great power and dynasty. It can be said that the country is beautiful and fragrant, which is impressive.

……

Princess Lanling's eyes showed surprise, she looked at Nangong Wan'er for a few more times, she seemed to realize something in her heart, but now she has no time to pay attention to these things.

Su Xian returned the courtesy and said:

"Secretary Nangong, you're polite."

"..."

Nangong Wan'er, as the Queen's "personal female officer", is known as the "Inner Prime Minister". In addition to being deeply trusted and favored by the Queen, she also wears many hats.

The Palace Supervisor serves the emperor's food, clothing, housing and transportation. Its chief officer, the "Dian Zhongjian" from the third grade, is none other than Nangong Wan'er. The Palace Supervisor is in charge of Cheng Yu, obeying the imperial decrees, and is responsible for food, medicine, clothing, transportation and housing. , The officials of the Sixth Bureau of Shangnian prepare their gifts and serve their duties.That's why some people call Nangong Wan'er "Nangong Jianzheng".

Palace official, the female official who assists the queen in managing the harem, has titles such as Shanggong, Shangyi, Shangshi, Shangfu, Shangfu, Shanggong, etc., but the empress additionally set up the post of "Gongzheng", the fifth grade, to command all palace officials , and Gong Zheng is Nangong Wan'er.So some people call her "Nangong Gongzheng".

The Ministry of Internal Affairs serves the queen in managing the harem. The chief minister of the internal affairs department is responsible for serving in the palace, going in and out of the palace, and publicizing and issuing orders.The officials in charge of the five bureaus of Yeting Bureau, Palace Wei, Xiguan, Internal Servant, and Inner Palace.Nangong Wan'er is a high-ranking eunuch, so some people call her "Nangong eunuch".

Nangong Wan'er, the three major forces in the harem, including the palace minister, the palace officials, and the chamberlain minister, are all in the hands of Nangong Wan'er. She has won the trust of the queen and is the well-deserved "internal minister".

But why did Su Xian call her "Nangong Siji"?

Under the palace officials, there is the position of "Shang Gong", and under the Shang Palace, there is the position of "Si Ji". The seal of the Secretary is the "Phoenix Seal", which is the seal of the Queen.

But since there was no empress in the current dynasty, there was only a queen, so the queen's seal was the emperor's seal, and Nangong Wan'er held the emperor's seal on her behalf, which was very powerful.

Although she holds many positions, including a third-rank palace eunuch, her power is not as great as that of a sixth-rank "secretary".

Therefore, most people at that time called her "Nangong Si Ji".

People who are closer to her call her "Wan'er" or "Sister Wan'er".

……

Nangong Wan'er turned to look at Su Xian, her eyes moving. After sizing Su Xian up close, she opened her red lips and was about to say something, but she lowered her eyes and looked away.

That shy look made Su Xian... bewildered.

Logically speaking, as the first female official beside the Queen, she has met many people and witnessed many big scenes, but why...

Su Xian couldn't help wondering, and said to himself: "Could it be that I was wrong just now? Or... Is there something dirty on my face? I can't see people so... people can't bear to look at each other?"

Seeing that the scene was silent, Li Youqing hurriedly asked:

"Sister Wan'er, your Majesty issued a decree to summon you?"

"what……"

Nangong Wan'er seemed to come out of her deep thoughts. After being slightly startled, she quickly came to her senses, looked at Princess Lanling and Su Xian and said seriously:

"Your Majesty has a decree to summon the Marquis of Fanyang County to have an audience alone. Lord Marquis, please come with me."

After she finished speaking, she immediately turned around and walked away, her steps slightly hasty, giving people the feeling of "escaping the scene".

Su Xian was about to receive the order, but when he looked up, he saw her turning around and taking steps. After being stunned for a moment, Su Xian waved to Princess Lanling and immediately chased after her.

"Sister Wan'er, Fan Yanghou, wait a minute." Unexpectedly, just two steps away, the voice of Princess Lanling came from behind.

"Your Highness Princess?" Nangong Wan'er stopped and looked back with a questioning look on her face.

Su Xian also stopped and turned around.

Li Youqing smiled apologetically at Nangong Wan'er and said, "Sister Wan'er, please wait a moment. I still have some things to explain to Marquis Fan Yang."

"Princess, you are welcome." Nangong Wan'er smiled sweetly.

Su Xian immediately walked back to Princess Lanling and said, "Your Highness, it's okay to say it. I'm all ears."

Li Youqing suddenly raised her delicate hand, gently pinched the corner of Su Xian's sleeve with her two slender fingers, and pulled him to turn around and walk towards the back of the corridor.

Su Xian looked strange and did not resist. He just looked at Princess Lanling's little hand and complained silently in his heart: "Although I have unintentionally taken advantage of the princess, it seems that I have not yet held the princess's little hand..."

"There is one thing that I almost forgot, so I will tell you now." Soon, the two of them walked out about a foot away, and she lowered her voice so that Nangong Wan'er in the distance could not hear her.

"Princess, please speak." Su Xian immediately became serious and quickly extinguished the charm in his heart.

"Just now in the main hall, His Majesty praised you very much and gave you the additional title of General Zuo Wuwei... However, you need to remember that the emperor is the emperor!"

"His Majesty is very likely to turn his back on the person later, and even use means such as intimidation and preemption... After all, this matter involves internal guards, so you need to be more careful."

Su Xian took a deep breath, nodded solemnly and said:

"Thank you for your advice, princess. I will definitely keep it in mind."

"Okay, let's go and wish us success!"

"it is good."

"..."

After Su Xian and Princess Lanling looked at each other for two seconds, they turned around resolutely and followed Nangong Wan'er's pace.

Queen, I'm here... Su Xian said secretly in his heart.

(End of this chapter)