Hidden Sky Light

When A Nian threw herself into Chen Ling's arms, Mama Fang followed from outside the garden, gasping for breath. She followed A Nian all the way, but did not chase him.

Now that the new year has opened, he has grown taller, runs faster, and has good physical strength. It is a little difficult for Fang mama to follow him, but fortunately, with Ziyiwei following, the Ning residence is also stable, and Fang mama is also relieved.

"Your Majesty." When greeting, Mama Fang was still panting.

Seeing Ning Zi on the side of the emperor, she was blessed again, "Miss Ning!"

"Hello, Mommy Fang." Ning Zi also greeted.

Chen Ling knew what A Nian looked like when she ran, and she also saw that Mammy Fang was really tired, "Mother Fang, it's good that A Nian is with me, you go and rest."

"Yes." Mother Fang was blessed again.

Mother Fang had been by Chen Ling's side for a long time, and she knew that the emperor was always sympathetic and would not shirk.

The prince hadn't seen the prince for a few months. He obviously missed the prince. He talked to the prince all the time. His eyes were full of affection and joy, and he wished he could keep talking.

Children are always clinging to their mothers.

What's more, the prince is so small.

Earlier, the emperor had brought the prince on his southern tour, and he was reluctant to bear it in his heart.

But one day, the prince will grow up, and the prince is slowly learning to make him independent.

Seeing the backs of their mother and son together, Mommy Fang smiled.

There is nothing to ask for, the emperor and the prince are safe, and Fang mama's heart is at peace.

***

In the inner room, Mr. Ning was still half leaning on the rocking chair.

Chen Ling led A Nian into the house and stepped forward together, "Nian Nian, great grandfather and uncle."

A Nian blinked, and Chen Ling knew that this title was too awkward, and said softly, "Uncle Great Grandfather."

Ah Nian remembered that, with a milky voice, her beautiful eyes leaned forward a little, "Great grandfather and uncle~"

Although it was a mouthful, but when it was called out from Anian's mouth, there was no sense of disobedience, but it made people smile.

A Nian didn't call out perfunctorily to tell how far the whole person was, but leaned closer and took a serious look at his great-grandfather and uncle.

"Niannian." Chen Ling reminded.

He got too close.

But A Nian said miraculously, "Uncle Great Grandfather, your beard seems to be all white!"

Ah Nian has never seen anyone with so many white beards!

Ning Xiang has none!

Chen Ling originally wanted to remind her again, but because of what A Nian said, she paused again, and she said nothing without fear. It should have been a long time since no one had spoken to her grand-uncle like this, and her grand-uncle was probably willing to listen.

Chen Ling suppressed the words back in his throat.

But the next moment, Chen Ling regretted it, because A Nian was about to get close to Mr. Ning and asked curiously, "Uncle Great Grandfather, can I pull your white beard?"

Chen Ling was speechless, "Nian Nian."

A Nian smiled at her, and then hurriedly said to the old man Ning, "Nian Nian just tug at it, okay?"

"A Nian!" Chen Ling said slightly sternly.

Ah Nian hurriedly stepped back, not daring to get so close, but looking at Mr. Ning, his eyes were still filled with the curiosity and expectation unique to children, and his eyes were full of smiles. .

Ning Zi tugged at Chen Ling's sleeve and shook her head at her with a smile.

Chen Ling sighed in his heart.

Everyone pampered him, and he became more and more lawless.

But for some unknown reason, Chen Ling remembered Shen Ci who pulled his grandfather's beard...

Suddenly, it seems to have found a source.

Chen Ling was slightly annoyed, and gave up.

As for the old man Ning, he couldn't help laughing, and said warmly, "Then, just pull it out for a while?"

Ah Nian widened her eyes and nodded hurriedly.

It's bullshit, A Nian is really bullshit.

"Hey~" Mr. Ning was in pain.

A Nian quickly let go.

Chen Ling was about to stop her, but when she saw her grandfather and uncle smiled, A Nian also grinned.

The old and the young laughed to each other in the sunlight behind the screen. The sun was plated with a golden glow, and they looked warm and warm.

Chen Ling and Ning Zi looked at each other and laughed.

"Uncle Taizu, is it really that painful, or is it a lie?" A Nian smiled and leaned closer, as if after the scene just now, he really got close to Uncle Taizu, and there was no longer any distance.

Mr. Ning really thought about it "seriously", "Then mysteriously said, actually, you really saw it..."

A Nian thinks the great-grandfather's uncle is very interesting and is willing to be together.

"What books will you memorize?" Mr. Ning asked.

A Nian said aloud, "Five Eyes!"

With a smile in Old Man Ning's eyes, "Wumu Ji will be memorized? That's hard to memorize."

A Nian smiled and said, "It's not difficult to memorize, Nian Nian memorizes it to my great-grandfather and uncle.

"Okay, I'll listen." Old Man Ning smiled.

Ah Nian took a step back, stood up straight, and then began to recite in a rhythmic manner, with cadence.

Chen Ling lowered his eyebrows and smiled.

Ning Zi laughed softly, "Hey, the troublemaker's son is so smart."

Chen Ling looked at her and emphasized, "That's why I'm smart."

Ning Zi covered her sleeves, "Yes, you are smart."

Chen Ling laughed too, or she was indeed smarter...

Not far away, A Nian was still carrying aloud, and Mr. Ning listened carefully.

Chen Ling continued in a low voice, "In the beginning, it was rote memorization, and it was difficult to break a sentence. Later, I gradually learned to break a sentence, and I gradually became cadenced. Later, I thought about asking what this sentence meant, and I understood more and more. The more it grows, the bigger it grows..."

In Ning Zi's words, "Why does it feel like a child can't help his mother when he grows up?"

Chen Ling said softly, "Isn't it? I'll find a daughter-in-law by myself."

Ning Zi was upset, "Yo, which girl?"

Chen Ling sighed, "It's not that girl, Xu Jiao, Xu Qinghe, do you have any impression?"

Ning Zi smiled, "Xu Jiao? I've seen it before."

"Have you seen Xu Jiao?" Chen Ling just wanted to say so casually, Xu Jiao is Nan Shun's prime minister, Ning Zi should have heard of it, but she didn't expect Ning Zi to have seen it.

Ning Zi replied, "Yeah, I am a woman who wants a great scholar. I have met Xu Jiao twice, and I met Xu Jiao as an envoy when he was studying abroad. He likes to read, and he has read a lot of books. She will always go when she meets a great Confucian to give lectures. She has a lot of books there, if you can't find it, you can go to him to find it, and maybe you can find it."

"So that's the case." Chen Ling remembered, "When he left Beijing, I wanted to give him a farewell gift. He asked for a book from Lihe Diandong's warm pavilion."

Ning Zi shook her head, "Then you must have lost a lot of money. He can take care of the books you want, whether they are unique or uncommon, at least priceless..."

Chen Ling looked at her.

Ning Zi said with a smile, "It would be fine if he didn't become the prime minister, but it's a pity that he has nothing to read."

Chen Ling smiled, in Ning Zi's heart, only reading is high.

Chen Ling joked, "Why listen, you also like Xu Jiao?"

Ning Zi nodded, "Young gentleman, you look good, and it's pleasing to the eye, but I didn't read or kill, I call it appreciating beauty."

Chen Ling continued to laugh, "Then you should give up your mind. I heard that he has an indistinct relationship with Emperor Yuan."

"That's right." Ning Zi looked at her, "There are always a few Donggong and companions who are not sure about the relationship..."

Chen Ling: "…"

Not far away, A Nian finally finished memorizing, "Uncle Great Grandpa, is Nian Nian memorizing well?"

Old Master Ning stroked his beard and nodded, "Good memorization, Your Highness is smart."

A Nian blinked, looking at him curiously.

"What's wrong, Your Highness?" Old Man Ning asked.

Anian whispered, "Uncle Great Grandpa, why do I have no beard?"

Father Ning: "..."

***

A Nian and Ning were in the same place, Chen Ling and Ning Zi stayed together in the room for a while, and then they left the room and let them stay together.

"Grandfather has been talking less recently. His Majesty and the Crown Prince are here, especially when the Crown Prince is here. Grandfather talks a lot." Ning Zi sighed, especially Fang Cai, grandfather had not been so happy for a long time.

Chen Ling said, "I heard from the teacher that my grandfather and uncle have been doing well recently."

Ning Zi smiled, "It's okay, I just miss my grandmother."

Chen Ling understood.

The two were pacing in the garden together, Ning Zi said, "At the beginning of the rebellion of King Tan, my grandfather was worried at home, and it happened that Sheng Wenyu came to Wanzhou to see his grandfather. Grandfather confessed to Sheng Wenyu, and Sheng Wenyu rushed to Fuyang County to rescue him without stopping for a moment. I drove, but even so, I still resigned quickly, does it really have nothing to do with it?"

Ning Zi looked at her and didn't break it.

Chen Ling looked at Ning Zi without speaking.

Ning Zi smiled, "It seems that Your Majesty has a good idea."

Chen Ling asked, "Where's my grandfather and uncle?"

Ning Zi said, "Did he ask you?"

Chen Ling shook her head, and suddenly she remembered what her grandfather and uncle said to her yesterday.

- The height is colder. The higher the height, the colder it is. You are a king, and everyone around you should have your own judgment.

That's what it meant.

Grandpa and uncle let her make up her own mind and judge the people and things around her.

Ning Zi smiled and said, "Since grandfather didn't mention it, I should know that you know what you have in mind, A Ling, how long will you stay in Wanzhou this time?"

Ning Zi changed the subject, and Chen Ling said, "Let's do it in three or two days, I have other things to do."

Ning Zi nodded, "Then let the kitchen make your favorite Babao duck."

Chen Ling said with a smile, "Your Babao duck is better than the Yulan Pavilion's."

Ning Zi also laughed.

***

Around dusk, after dinner, Mr. Ning suddenly became interested and said that he was going to go around the city, and Chen Ling brought Ah Nian along.

This is Wanzhou, and Ziyiwei is here, so it is safe to walk in the city.

A Nian and Ning Zi were in the same place, Aunt Ning and Aunt Ning were in the same place, and Chen Ling was in the same place as Master Tong Ning.

Chen Ling did not wear a dragon robe, as if the younger generation in the family was traveling with the elders, Shi Huaiyuan pushed the wheelchair, and the old man Ning talked to Chen Ling, "Who is teaching the prince now?"

Chen Ling replied, "I want Zichu (Fang Siping) to be the prince's grandfather, but during this time, Chu was busy with Enke's affairs, and the teacher was teaching Ah Nian on his behalf."

"Fang Siping..." Father Ning recalled Fang Siping in his mind, and then nodded slowly, "Zichu has a good character, and it is good to be the enlightenment teacher of the prince."

Chen Ling continued, "He is currently serving as a waiter in the Ministry of Personnel. I have discussed with my teacher to use this Enke incident to train him. When Enke is over, he is considered to have made new achievements. He was transferred from the Ministry of Personnel and placed in the Hanlin Academy for a year and a half. He was in charge of confidential documents and was familiar with the operation of the various departments. Zichu had a mellow temperament, was knowledgeable and flexible, and was a good candidate for the future. "

Old Master Ning nodded, and then said, "This old man has something to say, and I want to speak to His Majesty alone."

Shi Huaiyuan understood, bowed his hands to Chen Ling and Ning Old Master, and then retreated to one side. Ning Zi saw her grandfather and the emperor together from a distance, so she did not bring the prince forward.

Just now, I just walked to a place with a wide field of vision. In front of me is the Mirror Lake in Jiangcheng City. The Mirror Lake is so wide that it can take a whole day to go down around the lake.

The sun was setting in the west, and most of the setting sun had pierced into the lake, and the light dust was dancing lightly in the fall.

Mr. Ning said, "Your Majesty, does your Majesty know about Chen Xian?"

Chen Ling did not hide it, "There are a few.

Only then did Mr. Ning nodded, "Okay."

Chen Ling was not mistaken, she obviously saw a ray of relief in her grand-uncle's eyes, she was about to speak, and saw her great-uncle smiling at her, "A Ling, after this step, you are the real emperor."

Chen Ling looked at him.

Old Master Ning continued, "When you ascend to the throne, you still need to be escorted by King Jingping, just like a chick; after King Jingping's death, the chaos of King Tan will arise, whether it is Shen Ci, Sheng Wenyu, Qu Bianying, Fan Yu, Chen Xiuyuan, Fang Siping, Cao Zhidu, Huo Lianqu, Chu Pingyu, An Yunbai and others, they helped you settle the rebellion of King Tan, which is the first test of wings; Your Majesty, after Chen Xian has taken this step, His Majesty is the real one Dominate the world..."

Chen Ling was slightly startled, then nodded, "A Ling knows."

Facing the lake breeze, Mr. Ning coughed a few times, and Chen Ling stepped forward, "Grandpa and Uncle."

Old Master Ning waved his hand, "Your Majesty, this old man will teach His Majesty the last lesson today. Your Majesty may not be in Wanzhou again in the future when you return to Beijing, and this old man may not be here again. Your Majesty must listen carefully to this lesson."

Chen Ling nodded, "Grandpa and Uncle, A Ling listen."

The old man Ning looked forward, the sunset fell into the expanse of the lake, and it was too late, "Your Majesty, what a good hand of the Ye family was abandoned by the deposed emperor earlier; However, he was beaten to life by the Jin Emperor, and your Majesty knows, what is the biggest difference between the abolished emperor and the Jin emperor?"

Chen Ling shook his head, "Grandpa and Uncle made it clear."

Father Ning said solemnly, "Your Majesty, it is suspicion."

Suspicion?

Chen Ling hesitated.

Old Man Ning said, "In those days, Yanhan was still under the Zhao family, but outsiders were surrounded by tigers and wolves, and there were feudal lords and vassal officials who ruled separately. , I originally thought it would usher in a prosperous age of Yanhan, but what came after the vaccination was that the emperor had suspicions about your great-grandfather and other families. Slowly, and because of suspicions, he even became a killer behind your great-grandfather's back. Respect the Marquis of Ping because of fear."

"Emperor Jin was the orphan of the Zhao family. He was lucky to escape when the power of the dynasty was changed. After the overthrow of the Zhao family, the whole world had put their hopes on the abolition of the emperor. As a result, the abolition of the emperor had not yet stood firm, so he thought about excluding dissidents, and finally ended up betraying his relatives and leaving. , Half of the aristocratic families in the country turned to Emperor Jin and fled the abandoned capital one after another. The Emperor Jin was originally weak, but he was attached to it from all directions. After Emperor Jin became emperor, he respected Mr. Gongsun as his father, and also took the lead in the army and defected to the army. His aristocratic clans were all those who betrayed the Zhao family in the past. If Emperor Jin had any quarrel in his heart, these aristocratic clans might not end up standing with him in the end. These aristocratic clansmen were willing to follow Emperor Jin in the end. The emperor will not follow in the footsteps of the deposed emperor."

"At that time, your great-grandfather was sitting in Wanzhou Mansion. Emperor Jin originally wanted to share Yanhan with your great-grandfather, and ruled by watching. It was precisely because Emperor Jin was open-minded and magnanimous that your great-grandfather would be a minister, and Yanhan was not given a point. For two. Until Emperor Jin passed away, both your great-grandfather and Emperor Jin were both monarchs and confidants. Later, the two married, and Emperor Jin's daughter was your grandmother."

"It's a pity that Heaven is jealous of Yingcai. Later, in the battle with Baer, ​​Emperor Jin was injured. There was no prince under his knees, but only two princesses. Your grandfather still had a princess. In this world, you can be surnamed Zhao or Chen, but Emperor Jin let him The surname in this world is Chen, because the Jingpinghou mansion can protect Yanhan and not be bullied by the ulterior motives in the middle of the country, or by the surrounding people..."

"Your Majesty, whether it is your great grandfather or Emperor Jin, they are all superiors, and they all know that the imperial skills are both benevolent and powerful, but when the interests are exchanged, they will one day be exchanged by interests. Between the ruler and the minister, It's not just suspicion, Your Majesty, the rewards and punishments are clear, they can be His Majesty's siblings, friends, or even gentlemen's acquaintances. Such people will stand by His Majesty regardless of their interests, because they recognize that it is not interest, but His Majesty, It is the Son of Heaven, and this is the way of the king."

"This is the monarch and the ministers, and then it is the monarch and the people. Those who are monarchs can keep their original intentions and not be suspicious of power. Only then will Yanhan return to prosperity. Therefore, Your Majesty, the late emperor also Well, whether it's your grandfather or the old man, we all think that Your Majesty is more suitable for this position than Chen Xian and Chen Yuan..."

When the wind picked up, Mr. Ning coughed again, "Your Majesty's throne is more upright than anyone else, but the road to be taken by the king is not going now, and he will go in the future, only if he really takes this step, this court official Only the emperor's subject is truly the emperor's subject, and the emperor can protect Yanhan and the prosperous world. Your Majesty, do you remember?"

Chen Ling nodded again, "A Ling remembers."

It was rare for Mr. Ning to show a smile again, and then he turned his eyes to look into the distance. Before the sunset fell, the surrounding lanterns were already on.

"Grandpa and Uncle." Chen Ling saw that his eyes softened.

Father Ning said, "I want to go all over the world."

Si Hai is an aunt, and Chen Ling said softly, "I haven't seen my aunt."

Grandma has been dead a long time.

But when it comes to auntie, there is no sadness in the grandfather's eyes, but misses, "I miss her very much, without her, I would not be the Ningchuan I am today. A good person will make you want to become better, just like her. Okay."

Chen Ling was slightly startled.

When the wind picked up, Chen Ling called out, "Qi Shan."

Qi Shan stepped forward and handed over the stall.

Chen Ling put the old man Ning on, "Great-aunt, tell me about my aunt."

Xu Shi also remembered getting his wife, and Mr. Ning smiled gently, "Sihai is the daughter of the Marquis of Jingping and the youngest daughter of your great-grandfather. She has been loved by thousands since she was a child. At that time, my parents died early and went to my grandfather. The orphan. The world likes to be with me, pretends to like reading books, and pretends to have a chance encounter, but I don’t think she deserves it, so let her stay away from me…”

Chen Ling said softly, "What happened later?"

Ning Chuan sighed, "Later she almost married Liu Jian..."

Chen Ling was incredible, "General Liu?"

"Yeah." Ning Chuan smiled, "It's him..."

Chen Ling couldn't help laughing.

Suddenly listening to the entanglements of this generation, some discord, and some strange, but still curious.

…

Chen Ling listened quietly for a long time, and finally, Mr. Ning said again, "I miss her, Zi'er is getting older, and I'm going to see her soon. At this age, I'm actually not afraid of anything, and my children and grandchildren also have their own lives. I'm just glad that I did what I wanted to do when I was young, and I didn't miss anyone who shouldn't be missed. That's enough in the future."

Chen Ling's eyes were slightly stagnant, as if the breeze was blowing across his face.

***

For two or three days in a row, Anian was in front of Mr. Ning, playing chess, listening to the stories of the great-grandfather and uncle, and also listening to the stories of Ning Zi. The time passed quickly.

When it was time to leave, A Nian was very reluctant to partake of his great-grandfather and uncle.

One old and one small were talking on one side, while Chen Ling was with Ning Zi.

"A Ling, everything went smoothly." Ning Zi's eyes were filled with reluctance.

Chen Ling also said, "Peace and joy."

"Yeah." Ning Zi nodded.

After A Nian finished saying goodbye to Ning, Chen Ling also stepped forward, "Grandpa and Uncle, A Ling is gone, I will come to see you later."

Father Ning said gently, "A Ling, you are born like your aunt."

Chen Ling was surprised.

"Let's go, the journey is smooth." Mr. Ning didn't say much.

"A Nian." Chen Ling called.

A Nian came to Chen Ling, and when he left, he waved to Father Ning and Ning Zi, "Goodbye Uncle Great Grandfather, goodbye Aunt Ning, Niannian will miss you~"

Chen Ling smiled.

***

On the carriage, A Nian rubbed into Chen Ling's arms, "Father, Emperor, Father, A Nian misses you~"

Chen Ling reached out and scratched his nose, "I miss you too."

A Nian covered her nose in surprise and looked at her with an unbelievable look, "Father, only Uncle Shen can scratch my nose like this..."

Chen Ling: "…"

Chen Ling pretended to be slightly annoyed, "Can't I scrape?"

A Nian said seriously, "The nose will be on the bed."

Chen Ling looked at him inquiringly, "Why, if Shen Ci scratches your nose, it won't collapse?"

Anian said solemnly, "Uncle Shen said that he would pay attention, so only if he scratches his nose, his nose will not lie down."

Chen Ling paused, suddenly remembering that Shen Ci also liked to scratch her nose secretly when she was a child, and then said the same thing.

Shen Ci treats Ah Nian as if she treats her...

Anian said again, "Father, father, father, I'm going to be four years old!"

Chen Ling hummed softly, "It's time to be sensible."

"What is sensible?" A Nian was also curious.

Chen Ling embraced him, "To be sensible is to know what you should know."

"Then Nian Nian is sensible!"

"Oh?" Chen Ling looked at him.

A Nian said seriously, "Listen to the father's words and be a good prince, is Nian Nian sensible?"

Chen Ling couldn't help laughing, "Who told you?"

"Uncle Shen, he said that I am a man, and I want to protect the royal father!" A Nian blurted out.

Chen Ling looked at him, "What else did your Uncle Shen have?"

A Nian sat up straight, "Uncle Shen said, let's protect the father and emperor together, and also pull the hook with me."

After Ah Nian finished speaking, he raised his little finger and moved.

Chen Ling approached, "You like Shen Ci so much?"

Anian nodded, "It was fun when Uncle Shen taught me to read. Together with Uncle Shen, we practiced small wooden swords, endorsed books, and rode horses. It was very tiring and fun. Anian just liked him, he was different from others."

Chen Ling was slightly taken aback.

—Your Highness, you are partial to me again.

- Eccentric, can't you?

—Well, be careful Your Highness spoils me.

Chen Ling's fingertips curled slightly, and after a while, his thoughts were pulled back by the voice in his ear, "Father, am I very sensible?"

Childish words.

Chen Ling embraced him, "sensible, when you are older, you are really sensible, the father has a lot to tell you."

"Could the royal father say it now?" A Nian blinked.

Chen Ling shook his head, "No, you are going to sleep now, and the royal father will look at the book."

"Then can I sleep with the royal father here?"

"Can."

Anian lay down obediently.

Chen Ling smiled and reached out to pick up a volume of memorials, only to hear the small head on one side keep making a sound.

"What?" Chen Ling asked him.

Anian stretched out his hand to cover his eyes, "Count the sheep, Uncle Shen said, if you can't sleep, count the sheep."

Chen Ling: "…"

***

On the way back to Beijing, after about five or six days, another letter was presented to Chen Ling.

- General Shen is seriously ill.

Chen Ling's eyes stayed on the paper for a long time, and many things flashed in his mind...

A Nian was lying on one side to read, and seeing his father reading a letter for a long time, he asked, "Father, what's wrong?"

Then Chen Ling put down the paper and looked at him, "A Nian, the royal father will take you to meet someone."

"Who is it?" A Nian approached Chen Ling and looked at her with wide eyes.

Chen Ling said softly, "The person who is very important to you..."