"Yes, if Yao'er can enter the palace to accompany the queen, it will also make me feel more at ease." Pei Qing sighed and said.

Queen Xiao was silent for a moment, "I have to ask the prince about this matter, and his opinion will prevail."

Pei Qing was certain in his heart, as if he was sure that the prince would agree, and said with a smile: "I would like to thank you on behalf of Yao'er first."

When it was dark, Shi Jun came to have dinner with Queen Xiao.

"Your father originally said that we would have dinner together, but he and Taoist Liu talked about Taoism and it was uncertain."

The emperor has always been keen on practicing Taoism, and he secludes himself for one month every year.

"Let's not talk about this, Yan'er, Pei Qing said today that Pei Yao wants to be your concubine, what do you think of this?

When Shi Jun heard Pei Qing, he tightened the jade pendant in his hand and agreed: "Since it is the queen mother's intention, I have no opinion. "

It's not your mother's intention. You feel that this is unfair to Mianmian. But if you reject Pei Qing directly, he will lose face. So I want to ask you what you think. What is your impression of Pei Mo?"

Empress Xiao picked up a piece of Dongpo pork for him, "Yan'er, try it. You like this the best."

Shi Jun took a bite of Dongpo pork and felt disgusted. He grew up in a temple and was used to not eating meat, let alone such greasy food.

He pretended to take a bite and said calmly, "It's just one more person in the East Palace. I don't care. "

Empress Xiao sighed, "Most concubines are here to balance the power in the court, but Mianmian, your mother wants you to treat her with your heart. Yan'er, you said you like her, so you should hold her in your hands and protect her, and never yell at her again, remember?"

Shi Jun forced a smile, trying to look as natural as possible, "I understand."

Empress Xiao said earnestly, "Don't just focus on promises, tell the truth to your mother. After returning to the palace, did you and Mianmian consummate your marriage smoothly?"

When Shi Jun heard this, he immediately understood that it seemed that Shi Yan and Xu Mian had not consummated their marriage yet, and he couldn't help feeling happy.

He answered honestly, "Not yet. ”

“You kid, have you played a trick on Mianmian again? Tomorrow is your birthday. Seize the opportunity and let Mianmian accompany you well. You two should hurry up and get this done.”

Shi Jun nodded, and Xu Mian’s shy look suddenly appeared in his mind.

Maybe this time he can really have a further development with her and realize the real husband and wife.

Today is Shi Yan’s birthday, but it is also Shi Jun’s birthday.

In the Zichen Hall, a palace servant walked in carefully holding a clay sculpture of a dragon entering the sea.

The dragon was carved lifelike and full of domineering.

"Your Highness, this is the dragon entering the sea that you ask to be made every year. This year, the finest purple clay material is used, and a night-shining pearl is embedded inside. The dragon will emit light at night. "

Shi Jun stood up, walked to the front of the "Dragon Entering the Sea", and examined it carefully.

The palace maid flattered: "Your Highness is a unique dragon, majestic and powerful..."

Unique? Shi Jun raised a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Suddenly he reached out and pulled out a sharp sword from the sword hanging on the niche next to him. With a move as fast as lightning, he instantly cut the palace maid's throat and killed her.

Blood splashed everywhere, and the palace maid fell to the ground.

And the exquisite dragon entering the sea was also As it fell to the ground, it broke into pieces and the Night Pearl rolled on the ground.

Shi Jun bent down to pick up the Night Pearl and then held it tightly in his hand.

With a mean and vicious sneer, he clenched his fist tightly, and when he released it again, the Night Pearl had turned into powder.

Does Shi Yan think he is unique? He never knew that there is a dark and crawling me who lives as humble as an ant!

Wei Xin came in and saw the blood all over the ground, and advised: "Your Highness, you should be more restrained, so as not to let people notice that something is wrong. "

Shi Jun looked at Wei Xin with cold eyes, the sword in his hand was stained with bright red blood, he swung it casually, and the sword fell to the ground with a crisp sound. He

turned around and sat back in front of the ebony desk, continuing to read the memorials, as if the bloody scene just now had never happened.

However, the hatred deep in his heart continued to roll.

Even though he has now replaced him as the crown prince, the pain and torture he suffered in those years is still difficult to calm down.

Suddenly remembering the words of Queen Xiao, he ordered: "Please ask the crown princess to come over at noon."

"Yes, Your Highness. "

After noon, Shi Jun received a summons from the emperor and went to Xu's study to discuss something.

In the Penglai Palace, Xu Mian was lazily lying on the swing in the sun, while Xuelian was anxiously urging her: "Crown Princess, the sun is about to set, aren't you going to the Zichen Palace?" Xu Mian

got off the swing slowly with a reluctant look on her face, complaining secretly in her heart.

Shi Yan had clearly said in the Xu Mansion's chamber outside the palace that she was not allowed to talk or get close to him in the palace, but today he suddenly asked her to go over.

What on earth does the fickle prince want to do?

"Crown Princess, today is His Highness' birthday. Please come over. This puts you in the most important position!"

Xu Mian got off the swing and took out a clay tiger from the inner hall, "Let's go. "

Xue Lian quickly tidied her hair and the hem of her skirt before accompanying her out.

When they arrived at the Zichen Palace, there was a person waiting there.

The person arrogantly blocked the entrance to the palace, "Crown Princess, what are you doing here?"

"I'm coming!"

Xu Mian wanted to go in, but Concubine Lan wouldn't let her, so Xu Mian kicked her.

"Why are you kicking people?"

"I'm kicking you!"

Xu Mian went in and sat on the armchair. Concubine Lan sarcastically said, "Your Highness, you wouldn't just give him a piece of broken clay for his birthday, would you? "

Xu Mian held the little tiger in his hands and ignored her.

The maids of both of them were very eager to help their masters, fearing that they would suffer losses.

Steady footsteps were heard outside the palace, and soon, Shi Jun entered the palace gate, his body was upright and majestic.

As soon as Shi Jun came back, Concubine Lan came forward and said in a coquettish voice: "Your Highness, you are back. Lan brought food, snacks and wine to celebrate your birthday."

Holding Shi Jun's arm, she said in a coquettish tone: "Your Highness, you have lost weight recently, and I am so distressed. Today I specially prepared your favorite Dongpo pork and sea cucumber with scallions..."

Shi Jun glanced at Concubine Lan, then turned to look at Xu Mian. She did not respond to Concubine Lan's words, but walked directly towards Xu Mian.

She walked up to her and stretched out her hand to take the clay tiger from her hand.

The little tiger was lifelike, with glaze on its body and a clear word "king" on its forehead. It looked very proud.

Shi Jun looked at the little tiger, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile, and asked: "Is this a birthday gift from the Crown Princess to me?"

Xu Mian nodded and stood up from the armchair.

Shi Jun stretched out his broad palm and gently stroked the tiger, a glimmer of joy flashed across his eyes, and he said softly, "I like it very much."