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As soon as the 25th of the twelfth lunar month passes, the days seem to pass faster than usual, and it will be New Year's Eve in the blink of an eye.

On the night of New Year's Eve, Changchun Yuanzhong set up a banquet for all civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and the vassal kings who had been waiting for several days in the posthouse all went to the palace for the banquet together. The most prosperous day of the year was ushered in the palace. day.

It was just getting dark, and the garden was already brightly lit. More than half of the Changchun Garden was built on the lotus pond. The garden is surrounded by a lake and surrounded by forests. It is in the shape of an undulating arch bridge, under the emerald glazed tiles, each arch has a fairy peach gourd-shaped window lattice, and a bronzing water hibiscus with open pistils is carved on it, showing the royal style everywhere.

After the two banquets, the banquet was in full swing. People in Dazhou like the cold rather than the heat. It has long been a custom to hold the New Year’s Eve dinner in the Changchun Garden. The winter is cool and windy, but the atmosphere of the banquet is not affected at all. Everyone can indulge for so many days throughout the year. Even though because Rong Xu was here, the courtiers couldn't help being cautious, but when the silk and bamboo orchestra played, and the light and graceful singing and dancing came on stage, they couldn't help but relax for the most part.

The seats are arranged from the inner garden to the outer. All the princes and officials are in the inner garden, and the relatives and children brought by the courtiers can only sit in the farther seats. The arch bridges communicate with each other, and some seats in the outer garden can hardly be seen clearly.

Bai Sheng is sitting on a small table in the outer garden at this moment. This place is next to the lotus lake. Rose flowers grown in greenhouses are placed along the lake. The lake surface is shimmering under the lights, and the scenery is particularly beautiful.

He came with Rong Xu. When he approached Changchun Garden, Rong Xu told Bai Sheng not to run around, so he ordered Jiang Youquan to take Bai Sheng to find a seat. There are no concubines in the palace, so there is nothing in the outer garden. Exquisite, but also more comfortable than inside.

Bai Sheng didn't even take off his cloak, because there was no one to take care of him, and the dishes were rich, and he couldn't help but take a few sips of the wine mixed with him by the little maid serving him, and accidentally overeat He fell on the square table dizzily and rubbed his stomach.

There are different seats for men and women. Even in the same courtyard, there are several large screens with ink and wash landscapes in between. The seats next to Bai Sheng's table are all young people who look very young. They are very engaged in chatting together. With his ears on the sidelines, he may not be able to understand what they are saying, but this does not prevent him from listening happily.

"Have you heard? I heard from my father that the king of Nanming County brought two princesses with him when he came to Beijing for worship. It is said that he is going to discuss relatives in the capital."

"You're an old tune. Who in the capital hasn't heard the news? I have a more powerful one here... I heard that the son of Nanming County Prince Pang Li who came to Beijing together this time! "

"Hey, what's the matter with the prince, he doesn't have more heads and legs than us, how can a princess look good?"

"You don't know, when the late emperor was here, the eldest son of Nanming County Prince's Mansion once discussed marriage with Princess Zhaoqing. At that time, the late emperor personally bestowed the marriage on her. The two parties agreed on the wedding date, and even invited the guests. Going to officiate the wedding, but a few days before the big wedding, Pang Li suddenly regretted the marriage and said he would not marry! Although the news is gone now, but at the time this incident was not a small one, and Princess Zhaoqing took short-sightedness because of it! Fortunately, it was discovered in time and rescued, otherwise it is hard to say whether there is Nanming's lineage today..."

"This, this... This Prince Nanming's son is too arrogant! What an honor Princess Shang is, many people can't see through the eyes, and he dares to regret the marriage? Isn't this a blatant show of the royal family's face? !"

"No, the first emperor was so angry that he almost took away the title of the county king. In the end, although he didn't win the title because of his previous military achievements, he also deprived him of the post of the county king and general, and confiscated the imperial gift of the year. The mansion of the prince of the county in the capital, the whole family has been entrusted to the poor village of Nanming..."

"It's really embarrassing, how did King Nanming give birth to such a son with the title he earned by fighting to save the holy driver on the battlefield... No, what you just said is the son? Pang Li is such an idiot Well, his father can still be his son?"

"Hey, you've hit the point. This is the difference between Nanming Shizi and us. This matter should be placed on us. It's good not to be broken by family law, but it can be placed on Shizi. He is still the eldest son, even King Nanming has been demoted, so he still refers to his son."

"what happened!"

"This Pang Li is not on the same level as us. I heard from the storyteller at home that the eldest son Pang Li was the number one romantic man in the capital at that time. Needless to say, he is handsome and handsome and has a high status. The key is that he is young and promising. He ended up in the first year In the imperial examination, he won the second place in one fell swoop. Back then, the top three were riding horses and parading through the streets. The flowers thrown by the girls were all along the road. Who is it? That is the person that all the women in the boudoirs of the capital look forward to marrying, otherwise, how could the emperor personally propose marriage."

"Entering the court, Princess Shang... This seems to be a bright future, what is Pang Li doing for?"

"Who knows, back then everyone said that Nanming Shizi was the most stable person among the children of the aristocratic family. He had never made a mistake in his job, but who would have thought that the most stable person would do the most amazing thing. And I also heard reliable news that six years have passed, not only has Nanming Shizi not married, he has not even taken a concubine, so you just say this is strange?"

"Qiqiqi, that's amazing! I just want to know what Pang Li is for..."

"It stands to reason that there is no reason to do this. Isn't this world's son a good-for-nothing? Is there any hidden disease?"

The men's fun is so simple, everyone was stunned for a moment, as if they had been poked at some acupuncture point, they laughed crookedly, and seeing them laughing happily, Bai Sheng couldn't help but bent his eyes and followed She giggled, even though Bai Sheng didn't understand what they were laughing at.

These dandies who love to play around on weekdays were originally very cautious because they were in the palace. After laughing for a while, the conversation slowly started. Someone started the conversation, and the topic gradually became wider, and they even chatted in a low voice. things in the palace.

"I told you, don't spread the word... I heard that a few days ago, a young master suddenly appeared in Pingqing Palace. He looked like a fairy, and he was very much loved by His Majesty. Even at night, they stay in the main hall..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted, "You are so nonsense! I can believe anyone you say, but your Majesty? I won't believe it even if you kill me!"

"Oh, what did I lie to you! You forgot? Didn't my eldest brother be assigned to the Pingqing Palace half a year ago? This is what he accidentally said when Xiu Mu came back this time!" The man raised his head while talking. hand, the appearance of swearing.

"Zheng Er, you are really ruthless. Isn't that your own brother? If your brother misses something, you can bring it here and talk about it. You are not afraid of killing your brother..." Someone teased.

The person called Zheng Er was embarrassed, "Isn't this just for fun, you have already said that I can't just sit still, right? Besides, if you don't talk about it, it's fine..."

"Even if you dare to say it, we dare not listen..."

Although they didn't dare to say it, a group of people finally got together and chatted.

The new emperor of the Great Zhou succeeded to the throne at the age of 15, single-handedly eradicated the rebellion and rectified the court, and personally conquered the barbarians to relieve the great Zhou's century-old worries. Rong Xu was not diligent in the government and acted arbitrarily, but he never missed anything in decision-making... .. All these old things, in the ears of this group of young and energetic young people, have instead become the hidden art of the emperor, giving birth to more admiration and admiration, rather than fear.

About him, no one in the younger generation in the capital is not interested.

Bai Sheng started to feel drowsy when he heard his Majesty from other people's mouths, and his head became more energetic. He sat upright and tried to concentrate on listening, but found that they seemed to have deliberately lowered their voices. Bai Sheng They moved to the edge of the table and couldn't hear them.

There was a table between Bai Sheng and them, seeing their mysterious appearance, he struggled for a moment, but still wanted to listen, so he sneaked over from the side.

Although they didn't dare to directly talk about Rong Xu's matter, what they said involved people around Rong Xu, so everyone was more vigilant than before, and Bai Sheng was discovered as soon as he passed by.

The group of people immediately fell silent, and Qiqi turned their heads to look at him. Bai Sheng was planning to eavesdrop, but was startled by the battle, subconsciously stopped and backed away.

"Hey, wait, this young master." This group of people reacted quickly, seeing the situation, two people came up, one left and one right pulled Bai Sheng towards them, "Which family does this young master belong to? It's the first time I've seen you today, and there's still a long time before the dinner party, so I'll be free if I'm free, if I go over and have a chat, the time will be better..."

Bai Sheng felt that their talk was very interesting, so he didn't resist being pulled by them to sit down together, but felt that there were too many unknown people around him looking at him, and he was a little nervous, "I just listened to what you said, it was interesting, I didn't mean it Overheard..."

When Bai Sheng was speaking, a group of people all looked at him carefully.

Those who can come to the New Year's Eve banquet are all courtiers who have stayed in Beijing, or relatives of these courtiers. There is also a difference in status between the children of the family. If the father is a high-ranking official in the court, some of them know each other even if they don't have much contact with each other. Yes, if you meet someone like this, it is likely to be those little-known low-ranking officials, most of the children of the aristocratic family disdain to associate with them.

"My son, which family do you belong to?"

Bai Sheng didn't know what to say, but when he remembered that he seemed to have said something wrong last time, the little eunuch suddenly changed his face. Bai Sheng was afraid that he didn't understand anything, so he showed timidity when he opened his mouth, and dared not answer, "I still don't Sorry to bother you, I'd better go back to my seat..."

Before he stood up, he was grabbed by the person next to him. The person looked a little surprised, "Could it be that you came from the fiefdom? Nanming, or Guangle?"

A few people across the square table also cheered up, "That's right, this year the feudal lords also came to the New Year's Eve banquet..."

No matter how low-ranking a petty official is, with this appearance, it is impossible for so many people to have no impression of him at all, but they will not have the slightest impression of him if they glance at it, unless they have not been here in previous years.

"How is it possible, not to mention how old Guang Le Wang is this year, even if he comes, he should be at the formal table. It is even more impossible for the prince of Nanming. How can the most romantic young man in the capital be so timid?"

Bai Sheng had always wanted to come and play with them just now, but after he actually came here, he realized that it was not as interesting as listening to it just now, it was like a group of people chatting happily together, and he was a very abrupt interjection. Those who come in, no matter how happy they are, have no part of their own.

Bai Sheng wanted to stand up and leave, but the person next to him kept pulling him, and no one responded after talking several times. There were too many of them, and Bai Sheng didn't dare to confront them head-on, so he could only bow his head and break up silently while they were chatting. The man's hand.

At this moment, the restraint on the arm was suddenly released.

A hand was stretched out from behind, pinching the hand of the man Bai Sheng and lifting it up, the man cried out in pain, only then did the people who were chatting with each other realize that there was another person behind him at some point, He was tall, and the scariest thing was his face, with a scar across his right eye, which looked so scary that a group of people were stunned.

Bai Sheng hurriedly took a step back, jumped out from the crowd, and after standing still, thanked those who helped him gratefully, "Thank you."

The tall and thin stranger turned his head, smiled at Bai Sheng, nodded and said, "You're welcome."

This group of dandies have always bullied the soft and feared the hard, seeing this man looked very difficult to mess with, the others didn't dare to speak for a moment, the man pinched by him was in so much pain that he couldn't care less, tears were about to come out, the pain was so chaotic Shout, "Bold, who are you! You let go, let go!"

Not only did the strange man not let go, but he raised his hand to pinch his chin, leaned closer and said in a low voice, "Didn't you still want to see me just now? Now that you see me, are you unhappy?"