withered prosperity

When the army entered the city in the past, they burned all the former imperial palace to the ground. Today's imperial palace was rebuilt on the original site.

In order to show their determination to be loyal to the new emperor, those elders and dignitaries who surrendered contributed money and efforts to build the palace more magnificent and magnificent.

"It is said that the prosperity of the world is no more than the residence of an emperor, and it really is extraordinary."

They are sitting on the shaft cart at the moment, passing the Tianji Hall.

This is where the emperor discusses matters, and it is also the most magnificent building in the entire palace.Looking from the front of the hall, one can only see continuous cornices and layers of bucket arches, especially the high platform in the east, which rises from the ground and is about tens of feet high, with a radius of several miles. There are lush forests and exquisite houses on it. For that.

Yan Hai couldn't help expressing such admiration.

"It is said that white deer haunted the imperial city when it was being built. Later, this high platform was built. It took a total of [-] years to build it to this scale. Tonight's banquet will be held here." Yin Yutang explained to him. : "Looking from the Bailu Terrace at night, you can see the lights of Shangjing at a glance. The scenery is very good."

"That's a good way to see and see." Yan Hai was very happy: "When I was in Chaomu Pavilion, I always wanted to go to the highest Mingyue Tower to see the scenery, but because of my humble status, I never got my wish!"

"The Chaomu Pavilion is just a place in the countryside. This capital city can only be called a scenic spot in the world when you look down at the colorful lights from a height at night." Yin Yutang disagreed.

Yan Hai laughed a few times.

Xiao Xiao didn't speak.

"I knew at a glance back then that the two of you brothers are definitely not ordinary children, and you kindly reminded Yue Qingbi, but it was of no use." Yan Hai said to Yin Yutang: "Yin Jiu is also a good means. She was so fascinated, she was not such a confused person, but somehow it was like being possessed by an evil spirit, she would not believe anything I said."

"Mr. Cuiwei knows people well, there is nothing in this world that can hide from your eyes."

"People's hearts are the most difficult thing to measure." Yan Hai smiled: "Even if I see through your identities, I still can't see through your hearts."

Yin Yutang laughed a few times in embarrassment, but said seriously: "Mr. Cuiwei, there are some things I want to tell you first."

"what's up?"

"It's about... Qingbi-jun." Yin Yutang looked embarrassed: "My emperor's brother has been in pain all these years because of Qingbi-jun's death, and I hope that Cuiwei-jun will meet my ninth brother and try not to mention it. ..."

"Don't mention Yue Qingbi? Of course." Yan Hai readily agreed.

He promised so readily, Yin Yutang couldn't let go of his heart at all.

"only……"

Yin Yutang thought it was true.

"Yin Jiu is not a very affectionate person, so how could he care so much about Yue Qingbi?" Yan Hai showed a puzzled expression: "Now he is the emperor, and there are many concubines, for an old man who has died for decades. Isn't it a bit strange that people hurt their spirits?"

"I'm afraid you won't believe me if I say it." Yin Yutang sighed, "My ninth brother still dreams of Qing Bijun often. Once he wakes up, he can't sleep all night."

"Yeah! I don't believe it." Yan Hai nodded: "How can a person like him not be able to sleep because of guilt? Most likely it's just a guilty conscience."

Yin Yutang couldn't answer the conversation anymore.

Xiao Xiao didn't speak from the beginning to the end.

"Mr. Cuiwei, are you going to see my ninth brother just like this?"

Seeing that he was already under the White Deer Stage, Yin Yutang finally couldn't help asking this question.

Yan Hai looked down at himself, and didn't think there was anything wrong.

"It's my fault." Yin Yutang cleared his throat: "I don't know if my ninth brother will be as surprised as I am when he sees such Cuiwei-jun!"

On the White Deer Terrace, Yin Yuzhang was waiting in person.

For him now, it is inconceivable to wait eagerly for someone, let alone standing and waiting.

Moreover, not only was he standing there waiting for someone, but there was no resentment in his heart, only anticipation. Even he himself felt that this kind of mood was extremely strange.

Maybe it has to come down to the fact that Cuiwei-jun is really a very unique person.

Yin Yuzhang still clearly remembers the first time he met him.

At that time, he was wearing a snow blue shirt, standing beside the peerless Yue Qingbi, not at all inferior.

Yue Qingbi turned to ask him, he glanced at himself, and said casually to stay.

Who would have imagined that these two words directly changed one's own life, and also changed the fate of the entire world...

Someone walked up the long steps of Bailu Terrace,

Walking very slowly, Yin Yuzhang couldn't help stretching his neck to look around.

Yin Twelve was very easy to identify, but the remaining two were somewhat unclear.

When he got closer, Yin Yuzhang was even more surprised.

Yin Yutang had indeed told him that Mr. Cuiwei was hiding in the Chaomu Pavilion, not only his appearance was ordinary, but also his temperament changed drastically.

But even if the person had already come in front of him, Yin Yuzhang still couldn't be sure that the ordinary-looking man in the gray long coat in front of him was really the luxurious Cuiwei Jun who loved luxury and had no scruples.

Yan Hai was also looking at him.

To be honest, after so many years, he had almost forgotten what Yin Yuzhang looked like, and only vaguely remembered that it was a good look.

At that time, Yin Yuzhang was almost 20 years old. Now, more than ten years later, his appearance is still handsome, but there is a little majesty and arrogance between his eyebrows.

Emperor...

"I have seen my emperor, long live my emperor!" Yin Yutang kowtowed to Yin Yuzhang.

Yan Hai and Xiao stood still.

"Twelve, get up! Didn't you agree, today's family banquet, there is no difference between monarch and minister, you and I are brothers, we are close friends with Mr. Cuiwei, and this is Mr. Cuiwei's..."

"Family." Yan Hai took it smoothly.

Yin Yutang and Yin Yuzhang were dumbfounded for a moment.

Xiao Xiao who was standing behind looked at his back, his eyes were flickering, but he didn't deny it after all.

If this "Xiao" was a little smaller, maybe everyone could comfort themselves that this is a girl in men's clothing, after all, today's aristocratic women often dress up in men's clothing.

But look at this guy who is taller than me, with long hands and feet, without any femininity of a woman... If you insist that there are such girls in this world, it must be good luck...

If it were someone else, such as Murong Yu, he would definitely blurt out and ask, "Are your family members male or female?"

But how could the Yin brothers be such ungrateful people, not to mention that it was "Cuiwei Jun" who said this, no matter how surprised they were, their expressions only changed for a moment, and they returned to normal in the blink of an eye.

"I didn't expect that we haven't seen each other for many years. Cuiwei-jun's preferences are still so different. The two of you are really a match made in heaven. It's very good! Very good!" Yin Yuzhang came to pull him: "Such a family banquet can be regarded as a real name." return."

"I haven't seen you for many years, but you haven't changed much." Yan Hai let him hold his hand. "No matter what others say, you can boast a few words in turn. I have always admired you the most."

"I can put on airs and say irony to others, but you dare not to Cuiwei-jun." Yin Yuzhang's smile is extremely sincere: "Even though Yin Yuzhang is rich in the world today, in front of Cuiwei-jun, I will always be just Yin Jiu. "

"Really?"

"There is absolutely no falsehood!"

"Okay! What a Yin Jiu!" Yan Hai flipped his wrist, clasped his hand, and pulled it closer.

"Mr. Cuiwei!" Yin Yutang was about to rush forward in one stride.

Xiao Xiao moved his feet slightly, and immediately blocked his way in front of him.

"Mr. Cuiwei, you are..."

"Since you are Yin Jiu, then we have a lot to talk about, so we can talk about it." Yan Hai smiled at him: "For example, Xueluhua."

Yin Yuzhang's smile stiffened suddenly.

"It's okay, there's no rush, there's enough time." Yan Hai let go of his hand and patted his shoulder: "Eat first, we'll talk after we're done."

As soon as Yan Hai stepped into the courtyard where the banquet was held, he was obviously taken aback.

Xiao Xiao followed him closely and noticed his strangeness.

This courtyard should be newly built, not too big, but very special.

For some reason, the entire yard is covered with tall green bamboos, which almost block out the sky and the sun. On the ground, there are water channels shaped like rings, one ring inside another ring, at least there are four or five channels.

The gurgling water, the rustling bamboo leaves...

Yan Hai stood on the steps leading to the courtyard, the expression on his face was indescribable.

Like nostalgia, like sigh.

"I built this according to the general appearance in my memory. If there is any error, please forgive me." Yin Yuzhang said beside him.

Xiao felt that Yan Hai should say two stabbing words next, to make Yin Yuzhang even more embarrassed.

Because Yan Hai obviously hated Yin Yuzhang.

But unexpectedly, Yan Hai actually smiled at Yin Yuzhang, it was still a very sincere smile.

"You have a heart." His voice softened.

Yin Yuzhang showed a relieved expression, and the tense atmosphere also loosened a lot.

Xiao Xiao followed the two of them, walked across the covered bridge across the waterway, and walked to the door of the house.

He raised his head and saw the word "Cuiwei" on the plaque.