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The most indispensable thing in the first month, apart from firecrackers and fireworks, is a banquet like flowing water.There are already many banquets in the court, large and small; but in order to celebrate my adult brothers officially taking up the post of new officials, it is rare for the emperor's aunt to take the initiative to hold a banquet, and the date is set on the Shangyuan Festival.

This day is already a holiday, and it will not affect normal work at all.Although I know that this arrangement must have been carefully considered by the aunt and her son-in-law and Zong Zhengqing, I still can't help but slander——

The day when I could have sneaked out of the palace was wasted!

However, this feast is not without benefits.As the oldest elder in the clan, Aunt Huang set up a family banquet, which was bigger than what I usually put on.A large scale means that there are many people, which means that I can wait for the opportunity to observe possible stepchild candidates.Although I estimate that it will take several years before this matter is actually implemented, but people who have no foresight must have near-term worries, and there is no harm in investigating it in advance.

According to the usual practice, the adoption should be divided into relatives and estrangements, not to mention that what I want is a prince.However, due to the chaos of the Three Kings, none of the brothers of my father's generation remained, so I can only consider among my brothers of this generation——

King Yongzhi of Shun and King Yonghuan of Jian are in a similar situation, they both have one legitimate son and two concubine sons; Wei Wang Yongmeng has only one daughter; Hengwang Yongfu has two concubine sons; No fault of his own family background, no matter whether it is a son or a daughter in the belly of Princess Huai, she can't consider it.

Continuing to think deeply, we have to rule out the prince's son - one of the reasons is that it is difficult for others, and the other is the trouble of relatives - so far there are only six candidates.

After a short speech, the banquet is just beginning.Taking advantage of the time when Yong Zhi and others came up to toast me one by one, I quietly looked behind them.But I don't know whether it's because the children are too young or my vision is too high. I can't see who has the qualifications to be a prince.Of course, at their age, even if they became princes, they would not ascend the throne, but how could cowardly ones do it?

As a result, it is useless for me to make any adoption plans now, because there is no qualified candidate at all.The best thing to do is the next best thing, I can only hope that Xie Jingyu's side is progressing smoothly.

Putting that aside, I started noticing something else—

Sister's two sons, who have always had headaches, are still very naughty, but today there are so many elders in the seat, even they have to obediently stay in their seats, and their expressions of sitting on pins and needles are just so funny.

As for Yong Chang, he is looking at me with aggrieved eyes.I saw it was funny, so I beckoned him to come over.As I expected, the reason he felt aggrieved was that I went to Jiannan for several months, and when I came back I started to work again; when I was done, I didn't look at him, but went to Tangquan Palace by myself.Although he didn't dare to complain openly, what he meant was that I didn't mean what I said.

"Long time no see, how is Chang'er's boxing practice?" I teased him on purpose.

Although Yong Chang pouted angrily, but it was a matter of personal honor, he still replied: "I'm still practicing."

Hearing his childish but tough tone, I wanted to laugh again, but somehow I held back. "How about the arrow practice?"

But I didn't expect that these words would become which pot should not be opened and which pot should be lifted, because Yong Chang became even more aggrieved in an instant. "My concubine won't let me practice."

After hearing this, I pretended to casually glance in the direction of the female relatives.Du Shi is the cousin of Du Jianzhi from the Ministry of Rites, who is well-read in poetry and books, gentle and docile; not to mention that she was a princess back then, when the father selected her, he really wanted her to be the next queen, and the standard could not be lowered.It is absolutely impossible to say that she is unreasonable, so I asked in a low voice: "Did your concubine mother explain the reason?"

Yong Chang blinked and lowered his voice. "My concubine said, Your Majesty has practiced archery since he was a child, and he has no distractions. Only when he grows up can he master the art of archery. Chang'er herself practiced late. If she is half-hearted, she will not be good at boxing or arrows."

I suddenly realized. "It's not very pleasant, but it is true."

Yong Chang was not happy when he heard it. "Your Majesty also thinks that Chang'er can't practice well with arrows?" He pursed his mouth and was about to cry.

"I'm not..." I was helpless for a moment.Yongchang is not usually so delicate, but he was born with a very sensitive mind in front of me. "According to what your mother and concubine said, it's not bad to practice boxing well." I tried to persuade with a soft tone.

"Ke Chang'er just wants to practice archery." Yong Chang said again, there was a little water in his black and white eyes.

In addition to being distressed, I am a little puzzled.It stands to reason that young people are prone to whim and forget it; half a year has passed since the Jiannan victory, why is he still thinking about it? "It will take at least ten years of hard work if I want to practice the archery like I do." It may not be possible, I added in my heart.

"As long as I can practice arrows well, Chang'er is willing to spend ten years, 20 or 30 years!" Yong Chang said firmly, and he almost swore an oath.

"You..." I had nothing to say for a moment.Why another stubborn eye?Is it because I have a stubborn physique or what? "I ask you, why do you have to practice archery?"

The man who was determined just now suddenly murmured. "Chang'er...I..."

"How are you?" I couldn't help asking.

Yong Chang didn't seem to want to say it.At this time, sister happened to be approaching, and he caught a glimpse of it, turned around and ran away as if grabbing a life-saving straw.

He took the initiative to run away from me, and he didn't turn back three times. This has never happened before, and I was stunned for a while.Not only me, my sister also saw something wrong. "Chang'er, what's the matter?"

I briefly talked about archery practice.Hearing this, my elder sister looked thoughtful.When she spoke again, her voice was full of reminiscence: "When the prince's brother left, Chang'er was still young and didn't remember anything." She sighed, and said again: "Now it seems that he may really regard your majesty as the prince. brother."

... Treat me as a father?

As soon as this idea popped up, I inevitably thought of the matter of adoption.Yongchang's qualifications are naturally stronger than those of the six concubines, but the Du family has been a widow for the elder brother of the prince for many years, and even single-handedly brought up Yongchang. No matter what, I will never think about her only son. "Sister, you can't just say this casually. I'll let it go, I'm afraid the emperor's sister-in-law will be sad when she hears it."

"It's my sister who didn't notice it for a while." My sister also thought of the hidden meaning, and there was a trace of guilt on her face, "What my sister means is that Chang'er admires His Majesty, so he wants to learn whatever His Majesty practices, which is very normal. .”

I thought about it, and it's the same reason. "That's all, don't mention this. Sister, is there something to do here?"

Sister clapped her hands. "Ah, I almost forgot." She pointed in the direction of Yong Zhi and the others, "The second brother said they would come to toast His Majesty later, so my sister came to remind His Majesty to drink a bowl of hangover soup first."

"Come again?" I couldn't help but want to touch my forehead.

"The reason for the emperor's aunt to hold a banquet is ready-made, and I can't avoid it." Sister said, looking at me with a little worry, "How about a few more drinks for your majesty, sister?"

It's easy to say once or twice, and it's not a problem to ask sister to drink on my behalf every time. "Sister's kindness, I appreciate it. But I think they are just adding to the fun, and they won't go too far."

Although everyone has a measure of how much to drink, I discovered earlier that Yong Zhi and Yong Huan are very interested in pouring me wine.Now there is a great opportunity in front of them, it is impossible to tell them to let go of the courage to drink, but it is absolutely impossible to let them go lightly.

Therefore, when I return to the palace later, I feel top-heavy like never before.A glass of wine was a mistake, and I couldn't help but slander in my coma.In the future, let's compare the pitching pot, let's see if I don't pour all the wine back...

When they arrived at Huizheng Gate, Liu Jin was already waiting there.As soon as I poked my head out of the chariot, he was taken aback: "Your Majesty, have you drank... how much?"

I couldn't explain this to him. "Prepare something, I want to take a bath." The smell of alcohol all over my body, even I can't stand it.

Hearing that I could still clearly order him to do things, Liu Jin's complexion improved a bit. "Go back to Your Majesty, this old slave has already prepared it." He trotted forward and gave me a hand to get off the car, "But, Your Majesty, Mr. Xie has been waiting for you for a while."

The movement of my landing stopped immediately. "Is he in a hurry?"

"I don't want to ask more questions about the affairs of the court and China." Liu Jin said while watching my expression, "Your Majesty drank a lot, do you want Prime Minister Xie to come back another day?"

Even if I drink too much, I also know that I am not the only one who thinks that I should do something else when I am on vacation. "No, just go and set up a screen."

The real function of the screen is not to block the line of sight, but to block the eyes and ears.When I soaked in the steaming hot tub, I waved the palace servants to leave, leaving only Xie Jingyu.Liu Jinsheng was afraid that I would accidentally drown him, so when he went out, he reminded him ten thousand times that if I didn't make a sound for a long time, Xie Jingyu would have to call him in.

As for Xie Jingyu, it is naturally impossible for me to get drunk and drown.But his method is not to ask Liu Jin to serve him after I fall asleep, but to serve him himself. "Your Majesty?" He walked around the screen as soon as the door closed.

"Stop screaming, I know it's you." I leaned my head back on the soft towel by the pool, half-closed my eyes, and felt the fever on my face due to the effect of alcohol.

no answer.There was a low sound of water, and then someone knelt down on the side, and there was a moist and slightly cool touch on the cheeks and temples.I opened my eyes slightly, and saw Xie Jingyu wiping my face with a wet handkerchief in his hand. "You don't need to do this." I tilted my head uncomfortably.

But Xie Jingyu stopped my movement with his other hand. "Rather than letting someone else do it, Chen would rather do it himself." He insisted, and then wiped it off bit by bit.

Thanks to that coolness, I'm a little more sober.The first thought that came to my mind was to criticize his behavior of kissing my swollen lips and not reminding me, but now seeing his gentle movements, how can I be willing to blame him? "Didn't you guess the lantern riddles this year?"

Xie Jingyu shook his head. "I don't want to go alone."

"Is it because I went to the banquet?" I asked again.

Xie Jingyu shook his head again. "It's only in dreams that one's wishes come true, and I have always understood."

I don't know why, but what he said seems to have other meanings.Not only that, but his nodding and shaking his head on the second day of the new year appeared before my eyes again.Before that, I said two things - one is that I am not interested in women who are drafted into the palace, and the other is that I don't want him to be suspicious.If it is based on the corresponding relationship, does Xie Jingyu mean that he knows that I am not interested in the women who are drafted into the palace, and the other is that he will not be suspicious?

Strange, I always feel that there is a third meaning... I shook my head, wanting to be more sober.

"Don't move around, Your Majesty." Xie Jingyu said disapprovingly, "I will wipe it again for you. Your Majesty, after taking a bath, let's take a rest earlier."

What?So you came here on purpose just to let me go to bed early?

"Mirror fool." I emphasized my tone a little.

With a wet kerchief on his face, Xie Jingyu obviously understood my subtext.He looked at me, then bent down, and kissed me like a dragonfly. "Drunken people are weak, and if they sweat again, they may catch a cold."

I will sweat to some extent, but... "I'm not drunk!" Zhen said unfairly.

Xie Jingyu had "I don't believe it" written all over his face, but he didn't refute.

"Where do you get so much reason?" I was almost out of temper, "If there is, why didn't you see it on the second day of the new year?"

"The second day of the Lunar New Year?" Xie Jingyu repeated, and after realizing it, his cheeks flushed slightly, "Your Majesty saw it?"

Thinking of how embarrassing it was at that time, I started to get angry. "I didn't see it at first, but Zhou Sheren found out."

Xie Jingyu was taken aback. "I thought your majesty would notice it during lunch..." He blinked slowly, in disbelief, "but your majesty just like that..."

Thinking of Zhou Bubi's previous Yongzhi and Yongmeng, I became more and more annoyed. "How dare you say that?"

Xie Jingyu obviously thought of the same thing. "His Royal Highness King Shun has never been careful, so it should be fine. But His Royal Highness King Wei..."

Let me tell you that Yongmeng must have paid more attention to things that Zhou Bubi could have noticed.This is the first time, and he didn't say anything; but if it's the second or third time, I'm afraid there will be no luck at all. "His Royal Highness Wei Wang has more important matters." Zhen snorted.

If Xie Jingyu used to have an attitude of appeasing drunk people, it has all disappeared at this time. "What's more important?" He was stunned, "Could it be that His Royal Highness Wei Wang confessed to His Majesty?"

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