old friends return

Liu Yinzhen just came to toast out of courtesy, so naturally he didn't have too many polite words to say, but the valet next to Cheng Muzhi made him look twice, Liu Qingyan naturally also noticed that Liu Yinzhen was looking at him, subconsciously Then he hid beside Cheng Muzhi again.Liu Yinzhen guessed who it was in his heart, so he didn't say much, and returned to his seat after toasting.

Liu Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief. If his father knew that he followed His Royal Highness into the palace like this, he would definitely be angry.After a ten-day toast here, it was just about time, but there was an abrupt laugh from the banquet: "I was wondering why His Royal Highness, who I haven't seen in a few years, looks so familiar at first glance today, but you remind me King."

The speaker was none other than Emperor Hengde's younger brother, Prince Ling Cheng Wei. According to his seniority, Cheng Muzhi wanted to call him Uncle Emperor.This person had been in his own fief before, and he rarely entered the court. He was an idler, and because of his indiscriminate temperament, he was not welcomed by Emperor Hengde on weekdays.Tonight is a state banquet, and all members of the royal family are required to be present, so naturally Cheng Wei also came.

Cheng Wei didn't need anyone else to pick up his words, the attendant beside him had already picked up the conversation for him, and he nodded and said yes while laughing with him.Emperor Hengde was also aroused by his words, and asked: "Why, the crown prince and your uncle have not seen each other for two or three years, why do you look familiar? Is it possible that you are similar to an acquaintance of yours? No?"

Cheng Muzhi looked at his uncle, whom he didn't know very well, and didn't have any desire to answer, even if they were talking about him right now.Then Cheng Wei continued to smile and said: "Prince Huarong, how can I have such a friend like the prince? I met the former queen a few years ago. At that time, I was shocked and unforgettable. Now I look at it again. When it comes to His Royal Highness, this appearance is almost like the former empress..."

Cheng Muzhi's hand holding the wine glass trembled suddenly. Doesn't Cheng Wei's words like this show that he coveted the former queen?Are you not afraid that your father will blame him?Liu Qingyan tugged his sleeve lightly, signaling him to be calm and not to be impatient. I thought that Cheng Wei had finished talking here, but Cheng Wei drank another glass of wine and continued: "Brother Emperor, speaking of which, the prince In terms of appearance, it really doesn't look like you..."

The banquet was completely silent at this time, everyone held their breath and concentrated their attention, and lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look at Emperor Hengde's already black and blue face.And Cheng Wei seemed to have finally realized it at this moment, and even crawled and knelt down to the position under Emperor Hengde's seat, "Brother, forgive me! I have no intention of offending Brother Huang... Forgive me, brother, it's just a moment I drank too much wine... Brother Emperor, forgive me..."

Emperor Hengde didn't say anything, he played with the wine glass in his hand, and looked up at Cheng Muzhi.

Cheng Muzhi knew that his uncle was on fire, but the fire had already burned himself, and no one dared to say anything at the moment, so he stood up and said, "Father, I heard a folk saying that says The most important thing is that the daughter is more like the father, and the son is more like the mother. It is the same reason with the emperor's uncle, and I feel that if you look at it from the perspective of the emperor's uncle, the elder brother is also very similar to Yan Guifei."

What he said seemed to be a bit of a joke, but it shifted everyone's attention to Cheng Muze. Cheng Muze held the wine glass and looked at Emperor Hengde, feeling a little embarrassed in his heart but had to smile openly.

His appearance is indeed five points similar to that of Concubine Yan Gui, but he inherited most of Concubine Yan's bad points. Concubine Yan Guifei's nose is a bit low, so he made it even lower, and his cheekbones were slightly higher, so he also No matter how tall it is, Yan Huiqian's face does not stand out too much. However, all kinds of defects are accumulated on his face. Although his appearance is not ugly, he is not outstanding among many princes, so Cheng Muze It is not pleasant to mention his appearance.

Seeing this, Concubine Yan also smiled and persuaded: "The concubine and Mu Ze look a little similar. Prince Ling's words are not unreasonable, but there is some basis for the folk sayings..." She said One side of his eyes slashed at Cheng Muzhi like a knife.

At this time, Emperor Hengde also smiled and said to Cheng Wei who was still kneeling below: "Get up quickly, I have already said that although tonight is a state banquet, there is no need to be too restrained. Is it possible that I can't listen to these jokes? There are also parents in the royal family who are short-sighted, right? Prince Ling, stop kneeling and go back to the table."

Cheng Wei, who was below, also got up immediately, and finally said with the same brain: "It's the minister who didn't know how to spoil the atmosphere. Naturally, the emperor won't care about the minister. The feast has just begun, everyone, don't be spoiled because of this king." Interest." While talking, he bowed and retreated back to his seat, his legs were still trembling weakly, he sat down and took a long breath before casting a grateful look at Cheng Muzhi.

Cheng Muzhi raised his wine glass and gently motioned to him, how could he rescue him?It's just that he is afraid that his words will hurt him, not to mention that his words just now revealed a lot of his disrespect to his mother.

Cheng Muzhi smiled lowly, but since the uncle is grateful to him, maybe it can be of some use, right?While picking up a mouthful of vegetables, he squeezed Liu Qingyan's hand behind him, and asked in a low voice, "Are you hungry?" He seemed to hear Liu Qingyan's stomach grunt twice just now.

Liu Qingyan couldn't speak well, so he just wrote two words "no" in the palm of his hand.Then he broke free from his restless hand, and slowly took two steps back.Cheng Muzhi shook his head helplessly, turning a blind eye to Cheng Muze's eyes that seemed to kill someone.

The dinner ended at midnight, and everyone was a little tired. After all, tomorrow is not a Muxiu and morning is needed. They are no longer interested in singing, dancing and juggling, and they just want to wait until the end.Emperor Hengde couldn't bear it any longer and went back with his arms around Concubine Yan Gui's waist. Although the ministers also had this idea, but because the crown prince was still there, no one offered to leave.

Cheng Muzhi was actually not in the mood to stay here at this time, not to mention Liu Qingyan accompanied him into the palace before dinner and stood there until now, how could he be willing?Now, looking at the drowsy appearance of the crowd, he said in a very magnanimous manner: "Today is the day when I give up my hair, and all the ministers have been busy for a long time. Mu Zhi thank you here But everyone, the court will be held early tomorrow, and I will not stay with you, so I will go back to rest earlier. Now that my palace has officially entered the court, there are still many things to trouble you in the future."

The words are modest and decent, and everyone will naturally have a better impression of Cheng Muzhi, not to mention they are in their arms. They go to court so early every day, and how long can they rest if they really have to wait for the dinner to go back to rest?Dragging a not sober head to go to the court should be reprimanded by Emperor Hengde, so it is really a vicious circle...

Dali Temple Minister Chen Yuting took a step forward and said to Cheng Muzhi: "Your Highness is serious, why don't you bother to talk about the duties of the ministers?" After speaking, he bowed and saluted: "In that case, the ministers will go back first. Your Highness should also go back to the residence earlier to rest."

The other ministers also saluted one after another, Cheng Muzhi returned the salute, and retreated first with Liu Qingyan, and the ministers also retreated about a quarter of an hour after Cheng Muzhi left, leaving some palace servants to tidy up.