Imperial Cultivation

The wind howled, and goose feather snow danced wildly.

Mingyue Tower was brightly lit amidst the wind and snow, still filled with music and clamor.

Chu Zhiyuan's residence was not far from Mingyue Tower, and it was also brightly lit at this time.

In the howling wind, strings of lanterns swayed violently, constantly being tossed up, as if they were about to be torn into the sky and fly away at any moment.

Chu Zhiyuan stood at the gate of the courtyard to greet guests.

Guo Chi and the other three stood around him, shielding him from the wind and snow.

Zou Fang was busy inside and out, directing the servants of the Prince's Palace to serve everyone, taking on the responsibilities of a chief steward.

Chu Mingxuan and the others arrived quickly, and all the princes and nobles of the Mingwu Hall were present, immediately making this residence lively.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "You know about that, recently I haven't been paying attention to Xiao Zhen, I've been busy with my own affairs."

That's right then.

"The imperial court does want to send us away, but the matter can't be negotiated, there's no way, it's stuck here, we can only delay the time."

Miao Xinmao smiled and said: "Xiao Zhen is holding a grudge against you, knowing that you're about to get engaged, she insists on stirring things up, deliberately trying to ruin it."

After we sent them back, Miao Xinmao greeted us coldly, acting like half a host, chatting and laughing with us.

"Yes, Xiao Zhen is indeed ill-intentioned," Miao Xinmao snorted.

After I sent Miao Xinmao back, when I returned, I saw a rosewood auspicious cloud carriage rushing over, and coming up was Duke Miao Xinmao of An Xiao Ruoyu.

I'm afraid Guo Huai'an guessed that Bai Yangqing's actions were under my command!

But so what!

Chu Mingxuan and the other eight, together with Bai Yangqing, retreated to the small door.

"Duke Song and the others have just arrived," Guo Huai'an said: "Just right, let's go."

As a member of the Qing Prince's Mansion, if Ye Bai wanted to deal with Miao Xinmao's duke, he wouldn't have to go to such lengths, but could act recklessly.

Other women would have to avoid it, and could no longer express their love and concern.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan standing there calmly and composed, like a jade tree facing the wind, not at all affected by the wind and snow, the eight all snorted inwardly.

"Yes, thank you Seventh Young Master," someone said.

Fine wine and delicacies were continuously sent up, and everyone sat around a small round table, not enough for eighty people, it was crowded.

"Old Guo, tell me what you think," Song Tianhai said with a smile.

He was still refined and elegant in the wind and snow, and his snow-white sable fur coat and hat added a bit of elegance.

Chu Mingxuan waved his hand and frowned: "Why are you here?"

That was to give face to Qing Prince Ye Bai.

Coming out of the carriage was a handsome and refined young man, as gentle as jade.

Everyone immediately looked at each other, and all looked at Miao Xinmao.

One must use the rules to do things.

Guo Huai'an exchanged a few pleasantries with him, not letting him feel neglected.

"I heard that the Meng envoy is also coming soon," Guo Huai'an opened the topic.

"It seems to be about a marriage alliance, isn't it, Fourteenth Uncle?" a Ye family member asked.

Guo Huai'an smiled and nodded to Bai Yangqing, who cupped his fists in salute: "I invited the Duke's Mansion to join in the fun."

The Duke's Mansion ran to the Prince's Mansion today to apologize, and has not left the mansion, just standing inside, facing the wind and snow, if you didn't know, you would think the Prince's Mansion was punishing him.

Guo Huai'an smiled and said: "How can there be a reason to not welcome guests?"

That is the rule.

When he got closer, he cupped his fists and saluted: "Duke, Seventh Young Master Ye, Eighth Young Master Ye, Huai'an is being impolite!"

That Bai Yangqing is an ambitious person, unwilling to just be a marquis, as long as it is conducive to promotion and meritorious service, he will do anything.

Although Ye Baichuan was introverted and did not like to socialize, he was familiar with Xiao Ruoyu and each other, having welcomed and sent them off before.

So he wasn't very comfortable.

"Which camp is Fourteenth Uncle going to?"

"It is indeed because of the marriage alliance," Miao Xinmao smiled and said: "Xiao Zhen insists on marrying the princess to Yuan Ye Bai, while the imperial court firmly refuses, wanting the Seventy-eighth Prince to marry Xiao Zhen's princess."

Although Chu Mingxuan instigated Miao Xinmao to do things, he didn't really care about Bai Yangqing's feelings.

Soon, after the wine was drunk and the atmosphere warmed up, he smiled and greeted everyone.

He was complacent.

Miao Xinmao saw him, his expression changed slightly, squinting his eyes to look, and after Ye Baichuan greeted him, Chu Mingxuan couldn't help but say: "Is his younger sister well?"

A carriage that looked simple but was actually luxurious came in the wind and snow, and arrived under the escort of a group of guards.

If I also get drunk, wouldn't I be able to beat him up severely?

"Duke Song, seven Ye brothers, welcome," Guo Huai'an cupped his fists and smiled: "Please come inside."

And he came with Song Tianhai.

He frowned secretly.

Guo Huai'an smiled secretly.

Chu Mingxuan's expression sank.

The two were very familiar, chatting and laughing.

"Still nothing has been negotiated?"

Guo Huai'an showed a grateful expression and invited him to go in.

Young Master Tao said: "In fact, even if an engagement is made, it may not be possible to dissolve the marriage contract, as long as the emperor issues an imperial decree,

If it is beneficial to the country, it is nothing.

If he goes crazy after drinking, he will vent all his hatred on himself.

I went up to greet him, cupped my fists and smiled: "Duke, it is really a sin to come out in such weather, I am extremely grateful!"

Song Tianhai said: "Big brother can't come, feeling guilty, so he asked our two brothers to come over on his behalf."

"We still have to guard against this Cheng Tianfeng from going crazy."

Now Xiao Ruoling is already Guo Huai'an's concubine, just waiting for the date to pass through the door.

"Is the Meng envoy about to be sent away?" someone asked.

This Ye Baitao and Ye Baichuan brothers are not Young Dukes, but only the second and third young masters of the Shouguo Duke's Mansion.

At this moment, a carriage stopped nearby, and Bai Yangqing, as burly and strong as a bear, came out, striding over, with a heroic spirit.

"That guy!" Miao Xinmao immediately sank his face, extremely annoyed.

The Young Duke of the Shouguo Duke's Mansion was injured and could not come, but Ye Baitao and Ye Baichuan came instead.

Guo Huai'an immediately showed a smile, greeted him and cupped his fists and said: "I was waiting for you, please come in."

Being at the very end of the seat, he had no sense of inferiority at all, not afraid to speak because of the prince and duke, but constantly talking and laughing, talking and laughing freely.

Ye Baichuan was immediately embarrassed: "Am I the latest?"

Among the people, there was no Seventy-eighth Prince.

Miao Xinmao smiled secretly in his heart.

After all, I am destined to inherit the title of Duke, Miao Xinmao will not be able to be promoted to Duke in several lifetimes, and will never be able to sit on an equal footing with me.

Miao Xinmao continued to go inside to greet guests.

In today's world, in today's situation, there is simply no such great merit.

Ye Baichuan also sank his face, but pretended not to hear his words, and directly greeted the Marquis Guo next to him.

Bai Yangqing took a step forward to show contempt, Chu Mingxuan and the other eight talked and laughed freely, ignoring him.

Miao Xinmao said: "That old Guo is a lazy fellow, no need to bother with him."

Seeing Ye Baichuan, I don't believe that Chu Mingxuan is not moved by the scene, does not feel sad and resentful, does not use wine to drown his sorrows, and does not take the opportunity to go crazy after drinking.

Guo Huai'an looked over with a smile.

"My younger sister originally went out a lot, but after hearing your instructions, she no longer goes out, only inviting Kang Xiao Ruoyu's seventh elder sister over to play."

Guo Huai'an nodded: "Duke Ye is polite."

Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like eyebrows.

Guo Huai'an recognized at a glance that this was Duke Guo of Ren Xiao Ruoyu.

Guo Huai'an smiled and said: "Please come inside the house, don't catch a cold, Duke's Mansion, no need to be restrained, just be casual."

I accompanied Ye Baichuan to walk outside, and asked: "Has his sister been out of the mansion recently?"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "That's right, the Meng envoy is about to arrive in a few days, it will be troublesome then!"

"I haven't thought about it yet, I'm still considering it."

"Everyone, everyone, I know where the stalemate is," Bai Yangqing chuckled: "Actually, the news has spread, everyone knows it in private."

"Our brothers came uninvited, are we not welcome?" Young Master Tao said.

"How can we refuse the kindness of the Great Prince," Marquis Guo, as gentle as a scholar, smiled,

Song Tianhai and the other three came out of the luxurious carriage and rushed over, even wearing sable fur coats and hats, they still shrank their heads and necks.

"That's good," Young Master Tao snorted.

They are all young people, and they are all familiar with each other, speaking casually, and drinking happily.

These words made Chu Zhiyuan next to him frown, and Chu Zhiyao's face sank slightly.

Bai Yangqing's expression was natural, appearing not to care about being neglected.

He is still young and has not entered the Mingwu Hall.

Surrounded by the guards, the one at the head was Song Tianhai, with Ye Baitao and Ye Baichuan brothers beside him.

The four great dukes share the same fate as the country, this is the merit of the founding of the country.